Uganda: flag, capital and key facts
Uganda is a country in Africa whose capital is Kampala. It covers 241,550 km², making it the 79th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 45,741,007, 31st in the world. It shares a land border with 5 countries. Official currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX).
Key facts about Uganda
| Capital | Kampala |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 45,741,007 (rank 31) |
| Land area | 241,550 km² (rank 79) |
| Currency | Ugandan shilling (UGX) |
| GDP per capita | 1,000 USD |
| Main languages | English, Swahili |
| ISO 3166-1 code | UG |
Which countries border Uganda?
Uganda shares a land border with 5 countries:
- the DR Congo — capital Kinshasa
- Kenya — capital Nairobi
- Rwanda — capital Kigali
- South Sudan — capital Juba
- Tanzania — capital Dodoma
Other countries in Africa
Play with Uganda on Flagdle
Uganda is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Kampala” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.