Uganda

Uganda Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Uganda
Common NameUganda – /juˈgæn.də/
NationalityUgandan(s) – noun, Ugandan – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1962 (from the United Kingdom)
Administrative Divisions134 districts and 1 capital city
Total Population47.7 million (#31) with 26.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasKampala (capital city)
Major LanguagesEnglish (official language, widely used), Swahili (official), Nilo-Saharan languages, Arabic
Electricity Access45.2% of total population
Internet Access10% of total population
CurrencyUgandan Shillings (UGX)
Real GDP (PPP)$103.0 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$2,200 (#207) – 2021 estimate
Total Area241,038 sq km / 93,065 sq mi (#81) with 18.2% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Eastern Africa
Bordering CountriesDRC, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty!”