Uganda is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 45.7M and an area of 241,550 km². Its capital is Kampala, English is the official language, and it is a republic. Uganda is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalKampala
Population45.7M
Area241,550 km²
LanguageEnglish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyUgandan Shilling
GDP/capita$900
Independence1962
Geography
LandlockedMountains above 3,000 mRainforestSavannaLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
RiversNile
Geo. linesEquator
BordersDR Congo, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Tea, Maize, Bananas
MineralsGold, Cobalt
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Uganda in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Uganda efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Nile river?
✅ Yes
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