UGANDA

RAPID INFORMATION DATA SHEET
(Actually based on the year 2007 estimates)
Geography
General information
Official language: English, Swahili
Other key languages: Luganda, Ateso,, Lua
Major religious groups: Christian, Ethnic, Muslim
Capital: Kampala
Population: 30.9 m
Land area: 241,038 km²
Population density (people/km²): 128.2

Key economic data
GDP: US$ 10.2 bn
GDP per capita: US$ 330
PPP GDP per capita: US$ 966
Average Real GDP growth 2000-06: 5.6%
Currency: Uganda Shilling
Key exports: Coffee, fish, cotton, tea
Key imports: Machinery equipment, vehicles & accessories, vegetable products, animal fats & oils, chemicals, petroleum

Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa, with fantastic natural scenery, Half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population is in Uganda. It also offers world-class white water rafting at the source of Nile and some of the region's more peaceful national parks, where wildlife viewing doesn't involve long waits in line behind a dozen or more vehicles. The natural attractions are among the best in the region. The highest mountain range in Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains and one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world.
Situated in eastern Africa, Uganda is mostly a plateau, a compact country, roughly the size of Great Britain or the state of Oregon in the United States. It lies astride the Equator and has a fine mild climate with copious rainfall that is experienced three times a year and sunny months.

Uganda has 17 tribes belonging to the Bantu and Nilotic groups. Uganda is a country of many cultural contrasts. English is the official language. Many people outside the office also commonly speak it. Luganda is easily the more spoken language in most towns where business is transacted.

Uganda is a friendly place to be; camping can be fun in most areas especially in the south where there will be no hassles. There are some tips which may prove useful to you especially if you are not the hardy type of visitor.
All you wanted to know about gorillas but were afraid to ask can be seen known in Uganda.
Despite the bad name and scary stories told about gorillas at the beginning of the 1900s, before scientists unraveled the mystery and life behind these gentle giants, gorillas have now become popular tourist attraction and creatures of the wild worth conserving.

UGANDA

Tax indicators

Companies:
• Company tax: Resident companies 30%
• Company tax: Non-resident companies 30%
• Secondary Tax on Companies (STC) None
• General sales tax None
• Value-added tax 18%

Individuals:
• Fiscal year end 30 June
• Individual marginal tax rate (maximum) 30%
• Basis of taxation Residence-based

Withholding tax:
• Interest 15%
• Dividends 15%
• Royalties 15%
Exchange controls Do not exist
Double tax treaties Exist
Capital gains tax 30% (on business asset)

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