Sometimes it's better
to just go slow.
(Gungu, Uganda)

Population (2005 est.): 27,269,482 growth rate: 3.3% Literacy rate: 70% (2003 est.)

Religion: Roman Catholic 33%, Protestant 33%, Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 18%

Capital: Kampala

Currency: Ugandan Shilling. The exchange rate fluctuates between 1725-1925 shillings to US$1

Time Zone: GMT +3

Electricity: 220-240V 50Hz British Plug.

Economy: Uganda has substantial natural resources, including fertile soils, regular rainfall, and sizable mineral deposits of copper and cobalt. Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy, employing over 80% of the work force. Coffee accounts for the bulk of export revenues.

National Holiday: Independence Day, 9 October (1962)