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
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.