Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Acholi
The name "Acholi" is used for peoples living in the former Acholi District of northern Uganda and the adjoining area of the southern Sudan. The primary language of Acholi today is Luo, a Western Nilotic language spoken by groups...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Alur
The Alur speak DhuAlur, a Western Nilotic language of the Lwo Group. They live in northwestern Uganda and in the neighboring parts of northeastern Zaire. Some two-fifths of the Alur live in Uganda and three-fifths in Zaire. The family is...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Uganda: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Uganda in Eastern Africa.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Lango
The Lango are one of the largest of the non-Bantu ethnic groups in Uganda. Since Ugandas independence, the Lango have become integrated into national political life. Music and dance are important aspects of Lango life; the finger piano,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nandi and Other Kalenjin Peoples Kinship
Nandi; about one-third of all Kalenjin and second-largest of the Kalenjin subgroups, they are geographically the most centrally located. The Kalenjin live mainly in the highland of western Kenya, although the Sebei and some Pokot are...
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Dictators of the 20th Century: Idi Amin
Contains short biography of Amin and a large picture. Also includes good links to additional information.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Uganda
This site has a large flag of Uganda with a description of the flag and the country coat of arms provided by Flags of the World.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Uganda
On this site, students learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Uganda.
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More or Less: Heroes and Killers: Idi Amin Dada Oumee
Discusses Amin as a major killer of the 20th century. Includes a timeline of his life and background information.
Curated OER
Uganda's Atrocious War
An account on the civil war in Uganda which has been raging for the last seventeen years (since 1987). The report is dated June 12, 2003.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Uganda
Learn about religion in Uganda, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Map of Uganda
A map featuring Uganda and its neighboring countries.