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U
ganda is divided into four regions namely;
Central, Eastern, Western and Northern regions.
These regions are further divided into 83 districts
spread across the country. The Central Region covers
an area of approximately 61,403 km
2
and the major
principal towns are Kampala, Kira, Nansana, Masaka and
Entebbe. The eastern region of Uganda covers an area of
approximately 39,479 km
2
and the major towns are Jinja
and Mbale. The region is renowned for its agricultural
activities that thrive on the fertile soils, abundant
water and rainfall. The area is also famous for its sugar
plantations, breweries and is a major tourist attraction
as it is the source of the river Nile. The western region of
Uganda covers an area of 55,277 km
2
and the major town
in the area is Mbarara.
The district of Mbarara is located 266 km from Kampala
and was part of the traditional Ankole Kingdom.
The region is rich in mineral resources, wildlife and
currently undergoing a major transformation with
the on-going oil exploration and developments in
the Albertine Graben. The area is a prime tourist
destination and boasts of national parks, breathtaking
mountain terrains and rainforests that are home to the
mountain gorilla. The Northern region of Uganda covers
an area of approximately 85,392 km
2
and the principle
towns are Gulu and Lira. Gulu is the commercial center
of the region located 332 km from the capital city
Kampala. The major economic activity in the region is
agriculture and the majority of the people are engaged
in farming.
Ethnic groups of Uganda
Source
:Uganda at a glance (2007)
John Gibbons: Uganda At A Glance 2002
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