| Uganda is located in the central-east part of Africa. The country itself is roughly the size of the state of Oregon. We are currently serving in the town of Mbarara which is in the southwest region about four hours from the capital city, Kampala. |
My father, Bryan Stensaas, is also a missionary serving in
the town of Mbarara. My older brother Keith serves with
his family in the town of Masaka, and my younger brother
Andrew serves with his family in the town of Mbale. My
sister, Alisha, has also joined our team in Mbarara.
the town of Mbarara. My older brother Keith serves with
his family in the town of Masaka, and my younger brother
Andrew serves with his family in the town of Mbale. My
sister, Alisha, has also joined our team in Mbarara.
| "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty" is the Uganda national anthem and is a result of a contest. Its words and music are composed by George Wilberforce Kakoma. With only nine "bars" or "measures", it is one of the shortest national anthems. --------------------- Oh, Uganda! may God uphold thee, We lay our future in thy hand; United, free for liberty together we'll always stand. --------------------- Oh, Uganda! the land of freedom, Our love and labour we give; And with neighbours all At our country's call In peace and friendship we'll live. ---------------------- Oh, Uganda! the land that feeds us, By sun and fertile soil grown; For our own dear land, We'll always stand, The Pearl of Africa's Crown |
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| The Great Nile River |
Kazinga Channel
| Uganda's Coat of Arms The green symbolizes Uganda's lush, green vegetation. Supporting the shield are the Uganda Kob, symbolizing abundance of wildlife; and the Crested Crane, Uganda's national bird. Standing on a green mound is a shield and two crossed spears. The shield and spears symbolize our readiness to defend our motherland against all enemies. Across the top of the shield are the waves of Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake on Earth. In the center of the shield is the sun, representing Uganda's glorious sunny days. At the bottom of the shield is the traditional African drum, used for dancing, ceremonial rituals, and for summoning the people to rally. Coffee and cotton, Uganda's main cash crops, are displayed on the green mound; together with the River Nile, the world's longest river; which starts its 8,000 km (5,000 mile) journey in Uganda. The Uganda motto is "For God and My Country". |
| Uganda's Flag and its Meaning From the top, a total of six horizontal stripes of black, yellow, red, black, yellow, red. Black symbolises our African heritage and Uganda's fertile soil; yellow is for the glorious sunny days, so characteristic of Uganda; red symbolises the red blood that runs in our veins, forming a common bond to all humankind. The majestic crested crane, the national bird of Uganda, adorns the center of the flag and stands on one leg facing the flag pole. The raised leg symbolizes that Uganda is not stationary but moving forward. |
| National Bird The Crested Crane is the official bird of Uganda. The three colors of Uganda, black, yellow, and red, are contained in it's plumage. It is a friendly, gentle and peace loving bird, characteristics which are certainly true of the Ugandan people. It is a crime punishable by imprisonment to kill a Crested Crane. |
| Kabale Tea Fields |
Quick Facts:
President and Commander in Chief: His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (since Jan '86)
Vice President: Gilbert Bukenya
Area: 241,040 sq. km. (93,070 sq. mi.); about the size of Oregon.
Terrain: 18% inland water and swamp; 12% national parks, forest, and game reserves; 70% forest,
woodland, grassland.
Climate: In the northeast, semi-arid, rainfall less than 50 cm. (20 in.); in southwest, rainfall 130 cm.
(50 in.) or more. Two dry seasons: December-February and June-July.
Population (2007): 30.9 million.
Religions (2007): Christian (Catholic, Protestant) 85%, Muslim 12%, other 2%.
Languages: English (official); Luganda and numerous other local languages. Swahili is generally
spoken only among the Ugandan military.
Education: Attendance (2008; primary school completion rate)--54%. Literacy (2003)--70%.
Health (2008 est.): Infant mortality rate: 78/1,000. Life expectancy: 51 yrs.
Government: Republic.
Agriculture: Cash crops: coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, cut flowers, vanilla. Food
crops: bananas, corn, cassava, potatoes, millet, pulses. Livestock and fisheries:
beef, goat meat, milk, Nile perch, tilapia.
Trade: Exports (2008 est.): $1.72 billion: coffee, fish and fish products, tea, electricity, horticultural
products, vanilla, cut flowers, remittances from abroad. Major markets: EU, Kenya,
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Rwanda, U.K.
Imports (2008 est.): $4.5 billion: capital equipment, vehicles, petroleum, medical supplies,
metals, cereals. Major suppliers: U.A.E., Kenya, EU, India, South Africa, China, U.S.
Currency: Uganda Shilling (2,300/= equal to $1 <Dec 2010>)
Time: GMT+ 3
President and Commander in Chief: His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (since Jan '86)
Vice President: Gilbert Bukenya
Area: 241,040 sq. km. (93,070 sq. mi.); about the size of Oregon.
Terrain: 18% inland water and swamp; 12% national parks, forest, and game reserves; 70% forest,
woodland, grassland.
Climate: In the northeast, semi-arid, rainfall less than 50 cm. (20 in.); in southwest, rainfall 130 cm.
(50 in.) or more. Two dry seasons: December-February and June-July.
Population (2007): 30.9 million.
Religions (2007): Christian (Catholic, Protestant) 85%, Muslim 12%, other 2%.
Languages: English (official); Luganda and numerous other local languages. Swahili is generally
spoken only among the Ugandan military.
Education: Attendance (2008; primary school completion rate)--54%. Literacy (2003)--70%.
Health (2008 est.): Infant mortality rate: 78/1,000. Life expectancy: 51 yrs.
Government: Republic.
Agriculture: Cash crops: coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, cut flowers, vanilla. Food
crops: bananas, corn, cassava, potatoes, millet, pulses. Livestock and fisheries:
beef, goat meat, milk, Nile perch, tilapia.
Trade: Exports (2008 est.): $1.72 billion: coffee, fish and fish products, tea, electricity, horticultural
products, vanilla, cut flowers, remittances from abroad. Major markets: EU, Kenya,
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Rwanda, U.K.
Imports (2008 est.): $4.5 billion: capital equipment, vehicles, petroleum, medical supplies,
metals, cereals. Major suppliers: U.A.E., Kenya, EU, India, South Africa, China, U.S.
Currency: Uganda Shilling (2,300/= equal to $1 <Dec 2010>)
Time: GMT+ 3
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