Uganda
Republic of Uganda
People: Ugandan
Uganda is located in Eastern Africa and has a population of around 45.9 million. Its capital city is Kampala, and the most widely spoken official language is English. Uganda is landlocked, sharing borders with 5 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Uganda is the 35th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.57% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 79th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 190 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Uganda — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Uganda |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Kampala |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| Population | 45,905,417 |
| Area | 241,550 km² |
| Currency | Ugandan shilling (UGX) Sh |
| Official Languages | English, Swahili |
| Dialling Code | +256 |
| Internet TLD | .ug |
| Timezone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | UG / UGA |
| Borders | DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uganda
What is the capital and currency of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala and the currency is the Ugandan shilling (UGX), symbol Sh.
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
What currency does Uganda use?
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX, symbol: Sh).
What language do they speak in Uganda?
The official languages of Uganda are English and Swahili.
What is the dialling code for Uganda?
The international dialling code for Uganda is +256.
What side of the road does Uganda drive on?
Uganda drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Uganda
DR Congo
Kenya
Rwanda
South Sudan
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