Country: Republic of Uganda

Population: 33.4 million (UN, 2010 estimate)

Capital: Kampala

Area: 241,038 sq km (93,072 sq miles)

Main languages: English, Swahili & local languages

Main religions: Christianity, Islam

Life expectancy: 52 (WHO, 2009)

Literacy rate: Adult [15+] 71%, Youth [15-24] 84% (UNESCO, 2006)

Urban population (% of total): 13% (UN, 2009)

Population under 18 years: 18.3 million (UN, 2009)

Child mortality: 128 children in every 1,000 likely to die before five years (WHO, 2009)

Child nutrition: 16% of children below five years underweight (WHO, 2000-2009)

Number of children (0-17) who have lost one/both parents: 2.7 million (UNICEF, 2009)