Uganda
Neuigkeiten, Termine, Marktplatz und Menschen aus Uganda.
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- Gegründet
- 1962
- Fläche
- 241038,0 km²
- Hauptstadt
- Kampala
- Amtssprachen
- Swahili, English
Einwohnerentwicklung
- 1960: 6788211
- 1965: 8014376
- 1970: 9446024
- 1975: 10827097
- 1980: 12549779
- 1985: 14661481
- 1991: 18156095
- 1996: 21407693
- 2001: 25088033
- 2006: 29711397
- 2011: 35148064
- 2021: 47123531
Hier geboren
- Idi Amin (1925–2003) – President of Uganda (1971-1979)
- Yoweri Museveni (1944) – President of Uganda since 1986
- Zohran Mamdani (1991) – mayor of New York City since 2026
- Milton Obote (1925–2005) – President of Uganda (1966–1971; 1980–1985)
- Joseph Kony (1961) – Ugandan Leader of the Lord's Resistance Army
- Joshua Cheptegei (1996) – Ugandan athletics competitor
- Vanessa Nakate (1996) – Ugandan climate change activist
- Pione Sisto (1995) – Danish professional footballer
Sehenswert
- Kasubi Tombs – Grass thatched round house containing the tombs and insignia of Mutesa I, and three northern subsequent rulers of Buganda
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – national park in Uganda
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park – national park in Uganda
- Mount Elgon – shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya
- Lake George – lake in Uganda
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park – national park in Uganda
- Ssese Islands – islands of Uganda
- Kampala Mosque – mosque in Uganda
Quelle: Wikidata (CC0 1.0) · Bild: tobias, Public domain – Wikimedia Commons · Bild: Sodacan, CC BY-SA 3.0 – Wikimedia Commons
Aktuelle Beiträge
- Uganda – from the great kingdoms to an independent nation · Central ·
The region of today's Uganda has long been home to farming and herding peoples. Around the Great Lakes, powerful kingdoms developed over the centuries, among them Bunyoro-Kitara, Buganda, Toro, Ankole and Busoga. Bugand…
- Fort Portal: See · Kabarole ·
Fort Portal's on the edge of Uganda’s equatorial rainforest. It's an enchanting land full of lakes, grasslands, marshes and forests on the lower slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains in western Uganda. There are many wonderf…
- A listening ear · Kazo ·
Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Kazo …
- Language exchange in the neighbourhood · Kazo ·
Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …
- Places for young people in Kazo District · Kazo ·
Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Kazo District can you recommend,…
- Making your money last · Kazo ·
Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …
- Traditions in Kazo District · Kazo ·
Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Kazo District means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!
- Good news from the neighbourhood · Kazo ·
So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Kazo District would you like to share this week? We look forward to your posts!
- Photo of the week · Kazo ·
A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Kazo District and tell us briefly where you took it!
- Kazo District: History · Kazo ·
The area of what is now Kazo District was originally part of the chiefdom of Buhweju, which was incorporated into the Protectorate of Uganda in 1901 as part of the district of Ankole. After the 1971 Ugandan coup d'état,…
- Kazo District · Kazo ·
Kazo is a district in Uganda's Western Region. It is located approximately 200 square kilometres (77 sq mi) west of Uganda's capital Kampala. It covers an area of 1,556 square kilometres (601 sq mi) and recorded a popul…
- A listening ear · Buhweju ·
Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Buhwe…
- Language exchange in the neighbourhood · Buhweju ·
Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …
- Places for young people in Buhweju District · Buhweju ·
Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Buhweju District can you recomme…
- Making your money last · Buhweju ·
Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …
- What could make Buhweju District even better? · Buhweju ·
Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Buhweju District: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggest…
- Rainy day – now what? · Buhweju ·
Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Buhweju District when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share y…
- What's on the table here? · Buhweju ·
Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Buhweju District? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!
- Planning a street party – here's how · Maracha ·
A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…
- Repair instead of throwing away · Maracha ·
A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…
Termine
- New moon · · Uganda,
- World Diabetes Day · · Uganda,
- Full moon · · Uganda,
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women · · Uganda,
- World AIDS Day · · Uganda,
- United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities · · Uganda,
- International Volunteer Day · · Uganda,
- New moon · · Uganda,
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