Uganda

Geography

Although landlocked, Uganda has access to several large water bodies, including Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, Lake Kyoga and Lake Edward. The country is located on a plateau, averaging about 900 m above sea level. Although generally tropical in nature, the climate differs between parts of the country. Uganda includes several offshore islands in Lake Victoria. Most important cities are located in the south, near Lake Victoria, including the capital Kampala and the nearby city of Entebbe.

Related Topics:
Lake Victoria - Lake Albert - Lake Kyoga - Lake Edward - Plateau - Kampala - Entebbe

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Uganda is divided into 56 districts, spread across four administrative divisions: North, East, South and West. The districts are all named after their 'chief town'. The city of Kampala, for example, is in the district of Kampala.

Related Topics:
56 districts - City of Kampala - District of Kampala

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