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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,000 lives. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections.
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Surface Area: 236,040 square km
Population: 26,404,543 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Eastern Africa
Capital City: Kampala
Head of State: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI
Prime Minister: Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI
Independent since: 9 October 1962 (from UK)
Currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX)
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