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Bookmark & shareNewly invigorated and raring to go, Uganda is worth a fresh-eyed look.
Travellers are flocking to Uganda's beautiful mountains, trekking opportunities and communities of mountain gorillas. Kampala is now the modern, bustling capital of a new Uganda, a country with one of the fastest growing economies in Africa.
Travel Warning: Dangerous Areas
Although much of Uganda is generally safe, there are some risky areas. Despite recent attempts by the Ugandan government for a ceasefire, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) is still active north of Murchison Falls National Park and around towns such as Lira and Gulu. These areas should be avoided. The borders with Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan should also be avoided. The remote Karamoja region in the northeast is prone to violence and banditry, and travellers should steer clear of public protests or demonstrations in Kampala. It is imperative to make inquiries with knowledgeable local authorities before setting off to these areas.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Uganda
Population
24,600,000
Currency
Name: Uganda Shilling
Code: UGX
Symbol: USh
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3
Country Dialing Code
+256
Weights & Measures
Metric
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