Situated in Eastern Africa, Uganda 🇺🇬 (officially Republic of Uganda) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 50.0 million and a total area of 241,550 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Uganda through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Kampala, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Uganda located?
Uganda lies in Eastern Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 241,550 square kilometres, it ranks 82nd in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Uganda has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania.
Kampala serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Uganda has to offer.
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Who lives in Uganda?
Uganda is home to approximately 50.0 million residents — the 31st largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Ugandans.
Uganda is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Swahili. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Uganda rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Ugandan shilling (UGX, symbol Sh). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Uganda is +256. Websites from the country typically use the .ug internet domain.
If Uganda came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Kampala) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Uganda shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Uganda
- Uganda's flag emoji is 🇺🇬 — its two-letter country code is UG and its three-letter code is UGA.
- Uganda covers 241,550 km², ranking 82nd in the world by area.
- With about 50.0 million people, Uganda holds the 31st spot in the world population ranking.
- Uganda is a member state of the United Nations.
- Uganda is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Uganda — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Uganda?
- The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
- What is the population of Uganda?
- Uganda has a population of approximately 50,015,092 people, ranking 31st in the world.
- Where is Uganda located?
- Uganda is located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Uganda?
- The languages spoken in Uganda include English and Swahili.
- What currency is used in Uganda?
- Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX).
