Final Multi-Media Project Lauren McDonald May 16, 2016 History of Uganda Final Multi-Media Project Lauren McDonald May 16, 2016

Location & Climate Uganda is a land-locked country centralized in Africa– bordered by South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo Being located near Lake Victoria has provided Uganda with fertile land and a tropical climate Although Africa is usually preconceived as a dry, hot desert, Uganda proves that this is not true, with volcanoes, forested swamps, rainforests, and lakes Uganda has a very unique climate variety

Language & People Groups Uganda gets its name from the Buganda Kingdom Two main ethnic groups: Nilotic North and Bantu South Uganda has 32 main languages that are spoken Swahili and English are the two official languages English is necessary for high office, political power, and those in command

Religion Religion is an important part of a country’s culture Uganda’s religious heritage is tripartite: indigenous religions, Islam, and Christianity Islam & Christianity are the most popular 4/5’s the population is Christian (divided between Roman Catholics and Protestants)

Natural Resources & Politics Uganda’s Natural Resources: Copper, Cobalt, Hydropower, Limestone, Salt, Arable land, and Gold Exports: Coffee, Fish and Fish Products, Tea, Cotton, Flowers, Horticultural products, & Gold Imports: Capital equipment, Vehicles, Petroleum, Medical Supplies & Cereals Uganda’s natural resources are the richest & most diverse in Africa Uganda is one of the world’s poorest countries due to its unstable economy

Missions Matthew 24:14 Hope Center Uganda African Children’s Mission Many mission’s organizations are working to spread the Gospel of Christ through Uganda

Conclusion Landlocked Uganda has transformed itself from a country with a troubled past to one of relative stability Uganda obtained formal independence on October 9, 1962 President Museveni is the current president and is working to transform the country