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Uganda Commonwealth Realm 1962–1963 
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Motto
'For God And My Country'Anthem
'Oh Uganda, Land Of Beauty'Location of the commonwealth realm of Uganda(dark red) in Africa(light grey)
Capital Kampala Government Constitutional Monarchy Queen of Uganda - 1962-1963 Elizabeth II Governor - 1962-1963 Walter Coutts Prime Minister - 1962-1963 Milton Obote Historical era Cold War - Independence 26 May 1962 - Became 'State of Uganda' 9 October 1963 Currency East African Shilling The commonwealth realm of Uganda, to give its official name, known simply as Uganda, was a predecessor to modern-day Uganda and an independent state that existed between 1962 and 1963. When British rule ended in 1962, Uganda was given independence as a commonwealth realm, in which the state existed until the proclamation of the state in 1963, The 'State of Uganda' came into existence on 9 October 1963. The description of the 'state' was implicitly implying that the post-commonwealth realm state was not a republic; given that it was a 'federation of tribal kingdoms'. Uganda did not de jure become a republic until 1966 and Milton Obote's conflict with President Edward Mutesa II (see below.) During the commonwealth realm phase, the British monarch remained head of state of Uganda, and was represented in Uganda by a governor-general. The following governor-general held office in Uganda during the commonwealth realm period:
- Sir Walter Coutts (9 October 1962 - 9 October 1963)
Milton Obote held office as prime minister (and head of government) of Uganda during this period. Following the abolition of the Commonwealth Realm, the Kabaka (King) of Uganda, Edward Mutesa II became the first President of the new 'State of Uganda'.See also
- Governor-General of Uganda
- Elizabeth II
- Uganda Protectorate
- Walter Coutts
- Edward Mutesa II
- Milton Obote
References
- www.worldstatesmen.org/Uganda.html
- www.archontology.org/nations/uganda/00_1962_1963_s.php
- www.guide2womenleaders.com/Uganda.htm
- www.mapsofworld.com › Uganda › Government
- hansard.millbanksystems.com/lords/.../uganda-independence-bill
Categories:- Former polities of the Cold War
- Former countries in Africa
- States and territories established in 1962
- States and territories disestablished in 1963
- Former Commonwealth realms
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