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Uganda Geography, Climate, and Weather




Geography

Republic of Uganda is situated in East Africa.Population, is estimated to be 19.8 million.Area compromising of 238,461 square kilometres or 92,046 square miles.Uganda shares borders with Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zaire.Capital of Uganda is Kampala. Major Towns, compromises of Jinja, Mbale, Tororo, and Soroti .

Physical:The western Rift Valley runs along the Zaire border. Lake Victoria borders the south and east of Uganda and there are also many other lakes including Lakes Albert, Edward, Kwania, Cyoga and Bisina. The Victoria Nile and the Albert Nile are the main rivers.


Climate
Elevation and distance from the sea control the climate of Tanzania. On the mainland coastal strip along the Indian Ocean, the climate is warm and tropical, with temperatures averaging 27° C (80° F) and rainfall varying from 750 to 1400 mm (30 to 55 in).

The climate on the islands is generally tropical, but the heat is tempered by a sea breeze throughout the year. The annual mean temperature for the city of Zanzibar is 29° C (85° F) maximum, and 25° C (77° F) minimum; for Wete in Pemba, 30° C (86° F) maximum and 24° C (76° F) minimum. Most rain falls from December through May. Tanzania also can experience substantial fluctuations in rain amounts from one year to the next.


 

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