The flag of Uganda is composed of six equal horizontal bands of black, yellow, red, black, yellow and red. A white circle bearing a hoist-side facing grey red-crested crane is superimposed in the center of the field.

Uganda

Republic of Uganda

People: Ugandan

🏛️CapitalKampala
💰CurrencyUgandan shilling (Sh)
🗣️LanguageEnglish, Swahili
📞Dialling Code+256
🌍RegionEastern Africa
👥Population45,905,417

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.

Uganda — key facts at a glance

Official NameRepublic of Uganda
Capital CityKampala
ContinentAfrica
RegionEastern Africa
Population45,905,417
Area241,550 km²
CurrencyUgandan shilling (UGX) Sh
Official LanguagesEnglish, Swahili
Dialling Code+256
Internet TLD.ug
TimezoneUTC+03:00
Drives on theLeft side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeUG / UGA
BordersDR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania

Travelling to Uganda?

Driving side: Left
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +256 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uganda

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

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