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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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