Uganda

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ISBN: 9780761448594 | 0761448594
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 1/1/2010

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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Uganda"--Provided by publisher.

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Introduction	p. 5
Geography	p. 7
Climate and seasons
A tropical paradise
Highs and lows
A land of lakes
The source of the Nile
National parks
The animal kingdom
Major cities
History	p. 19
King Mutesa I of the Baganda
Europeans in Uganda
Ugandan independence
Idi Amin Dada
Obote versus Museveni
Government	p. 29
Mutesa II
A king in exile
National and local structures
The man at the center
Economy	p. 35
Agriculture
Tourism
Manufacturing
Fishing
Mining
Energy
Foreign trade
Working life
Transportation
Environment	p. 45
National Environmental Management Authority
Deforestation
Air pollution
Wetlands
Polluted wetland crops
Water
Water pollution
Water supply and sanitation
Wastewater treatment and wetlands
Recycling
Plastic-bag ban
Endangered plants and animals
National parks
Ugandans	p. 57
Bantu people
Baganda
The people of the north
Pygmoids
Lifestyle	p. 65
Homesteads
The family structure
Women and children
Boys and girls
Birth
Marriage
Polygamy
Customs of death
Burial places
Other historical sites
Education
The education model
Uganda today
Knowing the right people
Religion	p. 83
Traditional religion
Jok
The spirit world
Modern-day religion
Missionaries
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Language	p. 93
The importance of Luganda
Other languages
The significance of names
The role of the media
Arts	p. 101
Dance
Acholi dancing
Music
Foreign influences
Fine arts
Traditional crafts
Leisure	p. 109
Traditional entertainment
Traditional games
Fun in the city
Nightlife
Sports
Festivals	p. 117
Birth
Death
Festivals of marriage
Religious holidays
Secular holidays
Food	p. 123
Tribal food
Cooking in the open air
Food rituals
Water supply
Cooking for the masses
Drinks
Fruits and vegetables
Map of Uganda	p. 132
About The Economy	p. 135
About The Culture	p. 137
Time Line	p. 138
Glossary	p. 140
For Further Information	p. 141
Bibliography	p. 142
Index	p. 143
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