Embassy of Uganda in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; address P O Box 8804, Kinshasa; phone +243810507179. Head of mission: Mr. J.B. Ocana. Plus…
Head of mission: Mr. J.B. Ocana, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Tomaž Matjašec, Consul (as of 2015)
Uganda, known as the "Pearl of Africa," boasts beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife, including mountain gorillas. Despite being an underexplored tourist destination, it offers significant appeal for a segment of the 99 million people in Congo, D.R.
Uganda is generally considered safer for tourists compared to the Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R.). According to the Global Peace Index, Uganda ranks 124th out of 160 countries, while Congo, D.R. is ranked 155th. The murder rate in Uganda is 8.5 per 100,000 people, with female murders at 4.0, whereas data for Congo, D.R. is not available. The Global Organized Crime Index also indicates that Uganda has lower levels of organized crime compared to Congo, D.R. For instance, Uganda scores 5.0 for mafia groups and 7.0 for crime networks, while Congo, D.R. scores 9.0 in both categories. Overall, while no destination is without risk, Uganda presents a relatively safer environment for tourists coming from Congo, D.R.
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