Geography
Uganda is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 1, 32; it has DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania.
Neighboring countries: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania
Africa
Uganda
Uganda is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Kampala
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 45.9 million
- Area
- 241,550 km²
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX)
- Official language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Internet TLD
- .ug
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Uganda map preview: 1.00, 32.00
People and Culture
Uganda uses English, Swahili in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Uganda varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Uganda is recorded with the official name Republic of Uganda. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Kampala
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Kampala
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Uganda is grouped under Africa.
- Uganda has a listed area of 241,550 km².
- Uganda is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Uganda
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
What continent is Uganda in?
Uganda is in Africa.
What currency does Uganda use?
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling.
What language is spoken in Uganda?
English, Swahili is listed for Uganda in this database.