Uganda Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Uganda |
| Common Name | Uganda – /juˈgæn.də/ |
| Nationality | Ugandan(s) – noun, Ugandan – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1962 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 134 districts and 1 capital city |
| Total Population | 47.7 million (#31) with 26.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Kampala (capital city) |
| Major Languages | English (official language, widely used), Swahili (official), Nilo-Saharan languages, Arabic |
| Electricity Access | 45.2% of total population |
| Internet Access | 10% of total population |
| Currency | Ugandan Shillings (UGX) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $103.0 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $2,200 (#207) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 241,038 sq km / 93,065 sq mi (#81) with 18.2% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Eastern Africa |
| Bordering Countries | DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty!”