Uganda
Republic of Uganda
Uganda is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Kampala, home to roughly 42,723,139 people across 241,550 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- Kampala
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 42,723,139
- Land area
- 241,550 km²
- ISO codes
- UG / UGA
- Languages
- English, Swahili
Did you know?
- The White Nile begins at Jinja, where water pours out of Lake Victoria.
- Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest draw trekkers from around the world.
- Winston Churchill called Uganda the "pearl of Africa" for its lakes, mountains, and wildlife.
- The Kasubi Tombs of the Buganda kings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site built from organic materials.
- Ugandan ndere dance troupes showcase the music and movement of dozens of ethnic communities.
Bordering countries
DR Congo
Kenya
Rwanda
South Sudan
TanzaniaPractice with geography games
Studying Uganda is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Colors
Guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact color percentages — no symbols, just hues. Six tries with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited guesses, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more.
- Country from Capital
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, and blurred-flag hints.