Republic of Uganda

Capital:  Kampala

Airports:  Entebbe

Currency:  The is the basic monetary unit.  For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.

Time Zones:  Current local time. Standard time is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  

Languages:    English is the official language.  Swahili, Arabic and regional languages are also in use.

Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Uganda.

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.

The web site for the Embassy of Uganda in Washington, DC has information on tourism and consular affairs, including visa applications.

Three sites in Uganda have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

MyUganda web site has news and articles of  topical interest related to Uganda as well as tourism information.

The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Uganda.

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