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Uganda

Eastern Africa, Africa

EnglishSwahili

Uganda is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 45,905,417 and an area of 241,550 km², the capital city is Kampala. The official languages are English and Swahili. The national currency is the Ugandan shilling (Sh UGX).

Quick Facts

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Kampala
Capital
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45,905,417
Population
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241,550 km²
Area
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Sh UGX
Currency
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+256
Dial Code
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.ug
TLD

Economy

Uganda has a GDP per capita of $1,078, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$1,078
GNI per Capita$1,020

Geography

Uganda is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 1.00°N, 32.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. The highest point is Mount Stanley at 5,109 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates1.00°N, 32.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Stanley
5,109 m
🏞️ Longest RiverNile
6,650 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Uganda, including Mandela National Stadium with a capacity of 45,202 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumMandela National Stadium
45,202 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Uganda

What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
What is the population of Uganda?
Uganda has a population of approximately 45,905,417 people.
What currency does Uganda use?
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (Sh UGX).
What languages are spoken in Uganda?
The official languages of Uganda are English, Swahili.
What is the area of Uganda?
Uganda covers a total area of 241,550 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Uganda?
The GDP per capita of Uganda is approximately $1,078.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)