Uganda

About Uganda

Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a country in Eastern Africa. Its capital and largest political center is Kampala. It covers an area of roughly 241,550 square kilometers.

The main languages spoken across Uganda include English, Swahili. Day-to-day trade runs on the Ugandan shilling (UGX), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter. Uganda is landlocked, sharing land borders with its neighbors rather than opening onto the sea.

FAQs

What is the capital of Uganda?
Kampala is the capital of Uganda.

What currency is used in Uganda?
Day-to-day trade runs on the Ugandan shilling (UGX), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter.

How many countries border Uganda?
Uganda shares a land border with 5 countries.

What is the calling code for Uganda?
To call Uganda from abroad, dial the international access code followed by +256.