Uganda: flag, capital and facts

Uganda is a landlocked country in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Kampala. It covers about 241,550 km² (93,263 sq mi). Official languages include English and Swahili. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Uganda at a glance

Official name: Republic of Uganda
Capital: Kampala
Region: Eastern Africa (Africa)
Area: 241,550 km² (93,263 sq mi)
Official languages: English and Swahili
Currency: Ugandan shilling (Sh)
People: Ugandan
Calling code: +256
Internet domain: .ug
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Uganda is Kampala.

Uganda is in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (Sh).

Uganda has 2 official languages: English and Swahili.

Uganda borders DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Uganda at a glance

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