Uganda
An equator-straddling slice of East Africa where snow-capped mountains meet the source of the Nile, and half the world's remaining mountain gorillas call the forests home.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANSÂ â—˘
Six horizontal bands of black, yellow and red repeated twice, with a central white disc bearing a grey crowned crane. Black represents the African people, yellow the sunshine, and red brotherhood; the crane is the national symbol.
Uganda FACTSÂ â—˘
| Capital | Kampala |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 51,384,894 (2025) |
| Area | 241,038 km² |
| Population density | 213/km² |
| Currency | Ugandan shilling (UGX) |
| Official languages | English, Kiswahili |
| Calling code | +256 |
| Internet TLD | .ug |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | UG / UGA |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- The White Nile begins its journey to the Mediterranean here, flowing out of Lake Victoria near Jinja.
- It shares Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, with neighbouring Kenya and Tanzania.
- Its Bwindi Impenetrable Forest shelters roughly half of all the mountain gorillas left on Earth.
- The Rwenzori Mountains carry permanent glaciers despite sitting almost exactly on the equator.
Uganda QUICK ANSWERSÂ â—˘
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
What is the population of Uganda?
Uganda had a population of 51,384,894 in 2025.
What currency does Uganda use?
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX).
What languages are spoken in Uganda?
The official languages of Uganda are English and Kiswahili.
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