What is the capital of Uganda?

The capital of Uganda is Kampala.

What continent is Uganda in?

Uganda is in Africa, specifically the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the population of Uganda?

Uganda has a population of roughly 42,723,139 people, across a land area of 241,550 km².

What language is spoken in Uganda?

The main languages of Uganda are English and Swahili.

Which countries border Uganda?

Uganda shares a land border with 5 countries: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania.

Uganda

Republic of Uganda

Uganda is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Kampala, home to roughly 42,723,139 people across 241,550 km² of land.

Where is Uganda?

Uganda is in Eastern Africa, Africa, bordering DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Kampala
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Eastern Africa
Population: 42,723,139
Land area: 241,550 km²
ISO codes: UG / UGA
Languages: English, Swahili
Coastline: Landlocked
Currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX)
Calling code: +256
Internet domain: .ug

How Uganda compares

Uganda ranks 33rd of 194 countries on this site by population and 79th by land area — roughly 0.6% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 8th of 54 by population and 32nd by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Uganda: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Uganda flag breaks down as 35.3% red, 33.4% yellow and 31.3% black.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

The White Nile begins at Jinja, where water pours out of Lake Victoria.
Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest draw trekkers from around the world.
Winston Churchill called Uganda the "pearl of Africa" for its lakes, mountains, and wildlife.
The Kasubi Tombs of the Buganda kings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site built from organic materials.
Ugandan ndere dance troupes showcase the music and movement of dozens of ethnic communities.

Bordering countries

Uganda: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Uganda?: The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
What continent is Uganda in?: Uganda is in Africa, specifically the Eastern Africa subregion.
What is the population of Uganda?: Uganda has a population of roughly 42,723,139 people, across a land area of 241,550 km².
What language is spoken in Uganda?: The main languages of Uganda are English and Swahili.
Which countries border Uganda?: Uganda shares a land border with 5 countries: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania.

Practice with geography games

Studying Uganda is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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