Fun facts about Lira
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Lira was one of the last towns in Uganda held by loyalists of Idi Amin during the Uganda–Tanzania War.
Lira
Uganda
Lira is a city in the Northern Region of Uganda. It serves as the main urban center of the Lango sub-region. On 1 July 2020, Lira was officially elevated to city status as part of Uganda's government plan to create new cities across the country.
From the “History” section
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Lira City is located approximately 337 kilometres north of Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
Lira
Uganda
Lira is a city in the Northern Region of Uganda. It serves as the main urban center of the Lango sub-region. On 1 July 2020, Lira was officially elevated to city status as part of Uganda's government plan to create new cities across the country.
From the “Location” section
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The day population of Lira is projected at 500,000.
Lira
Uganda
Lira is a city in the Northern Region of Uganda. It serves as the main urban center of the Lango sub-region. On 1 July 2020, Lira was officially elevated to city status as part of Uganda's government plan to create new cities across the country.
From the “Population” section
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Lira City has been baptized as the 'Commercial and Industrial City' of Northern Uganda.
Lira
Uganda
Lira is a city in the Northern Region of Uganda. It serves as the main urban center of the Lango sub-region. On 1 July 2020, Lira was officially elevated to city status as part of Uganda's government plan to create new cities across the country.
From the “Economy” section
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Lira is served by a public civilian airport, Lira Airport.
Lira
Uganda
Lira is a city in the Northern Region of Uganda. It serves as the main urban center of the Lango sub-region. On 1 July 2020, Lira was officially elevated to city status as part of Uganda's government plan to create new cities across the country.
From the “Transport” section
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Photo: Brien Beattie · CC BY-SA 3.0