Uganda Periphery Nation

Uganda a Periphery Nation
Introduction / Geography & Demographics Uganda is a small, landlocked country, smaller than the state of Texas, located in Central Africa (on the Equator) with only a lake as a water source. Landlocked means that a country is surrounded by other land (countries) without rights to or access to waterways. "Uganda is landlocked by Kenya, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Rwanda" (Uganda Country Summary, 2001). As a landlocked country, the social issues associated with the country seem to increase due to the dilemmas surrounding receiving goods, and clean water. The two social issues I have chosen to address with the periphery nation of Uganda are poverty and disease, which are compounded by the
This area is also at the mercy of the weather and how that influences water levels changing the amount of fresh water for individuals, animals, and crops. Disease is a social issue that affects all of Uganda due to inadequate health facilities, and limited resources for procuring medicines and vaccines. This issue is one that has many Uganda students desiring to learn medicine so that they may help fight the disease and health issues that plague their
There are many factors that contribute to the poverty in Uganda such as climate and global warming issues however this is not just a problem or concern for Uganda rather it is an epidemic that should be addressed by everyone. Reducing our ecological footprints on the earth by reducing, reusing, recycling, and reminding others to do this same is a world responsibility that must be addressed immediately. I fear that without immediate action it may be more than countries like Uganda that are feeling the effects rather it may become something that affects all countries, agriculture, and overall health of our world's