• 1 of 53 countries on the African continent
• Area = 236,040 sq km or 91,136 sq mi (slightly smaller than Oregon or the U.K.)
• Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy, employing over 80% of the work force, with coffee accounting for the bulk of export revenues.
• Population (UN estimate) = 30,884,000 (38th most populous in world)
• Time Zone = +3 GMT / UCT. (US Central Time Zone is 9 hours behind Uganda)
• Minneapolis to Kampala (capital & largest city) = 12,708 kilometers or 7,896 miles
• There are no non-stop flights from Middle America to East Africa. A stop in Europe is required and travel time door-to-door will be at least 24 hours.