Fun facts about Jinja
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Jinja is approximately 81 kilometres east of Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
Jinja
Uganda
Jinja is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda, located on the north shore of Lake Victoria.
From the “Location” section
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The city was founded in 1901 by British settlers.
Jinja
Uganda
Jinja is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda, located on the north shore of Lake Victoria.
From the “History” section
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Jinja has the second largest economy in Uganda.
Jinja
Uganda
Jinja is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda, located on the north shore of Lake Victoria.
From the “Economy” section
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Jinja is home to the Eastern Campus of Makerere University.
Jinja
Uganda
Jinja is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda, located on the north shore of Lake Victoria.
From the “Education” section
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On 1 July 2020, Jinja was awarded city status by the government of Uganda.
Jinja
Uganda
Jinja is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda, located on the north shore of Lake Victoria.
From the “City status” section
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