The Uganda Atlas

John Gibbons: Uganda At A Glance 2002

Ethnic groups of Uganda Source :Uganda at a glance (2007)

U ganda is divided into four regions namely; spread across the country. The Central Region covers an area of approximately 61,403 km 2 and the major principal towns are Kampala, Kira, Nansana, Masaka and Entebbe. The eastern region of Uganda covers an area of approximately 39,479 km 2 and the major towns are Jinja and Mbale. The region is renowned for its agricultural activities that thrive on the fertile soils, abundant water and rainfall. The area is also famous for its sugar plantations, breweries and is a major tourist attraction as it is the source of the river Nile. The western region of Uganda covers an area of 55,277 km 2 and the major town in the area is Mbarara. Central, Eastern, Western and Northern regions. These regions are further divided into 83 districts

The district of Mbarara is located 266 km from Kampala and was part of the traditional Ankole Kingdom. The region is rich in mineral resources, wildlife and currently undergoing a major transformation with the on-going oil exploration and developments in the Albertine Graben. The area is a prime tourist destination and boasts of national parks, breathtaking mountain terrains and rainforests that are home to the mountain gorilla. The Northern region of Uganda covers an area of approximately 85,392 km 2 and the principle towns are Gulu and Lira. Gulu is the commercial center of the region located 332 km from the capital city Kampala. The major economic activity in the region is agriculture and the majority of the people are engaged in farming.

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