Bugiri, Uganda

Capital City

Bugiri is a nondescript Ugandan town that sees a lot of automotive traffic, but offers little else to recommend it. With a population of just 36,000 and a breakneck growth rate of nearly 4% per year, the town's infrastructure struggles to keep up. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as evidenced by the presence of the district administration headquarters. And while the town is home to a 100-bed public hospital, the booming sex trade in the suburb of Naluwerere suggests some underlying social issues. This is a place for those who can tolerate red tape and a less-than-desirable quality of life - hardly an enticing prospect for would-be expats.