Akousa
Uganda
Kampala · Eastern Africa · English, Swahili
Key Statistics
Population
48.6M
#30 / 197
Area
241,550 km²
#79 / 197
GDP (Nominal)
$53B
2024 estimate
#89 / 197
GDP per Capita
$1,187
2024 estimate
#171 / 197
Population Density
201/km²
#52 / 197
Medium
Human Development Index
0.550
#160 / 194
Life Expectancy
68.2 years
#138 / 196
CO₂ Emissions
0.13 t/capita
Restricted
Press Freedom
#128
RSF Index 2024
Internet Users
27%
#180 / 197
Calling Code
+256
Timezone
UTC+3
Driving Side
Left
Location
| Continent | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa |
| Coordinates | 1.4°N, 32.3°E |
| Coastline | Landlocked |
General Information
| Official Name | Uganda |
| Capital | Kampala |
| Government | Unitary presidential republic |
| Independence | 1962 |
| Languages | English, Swahili |
| Currency | UGX |
| Population Density | 201/km² |
| Calling Code | +256 |
| Timezone | UTC+3 |
| Top-Level Domain | .ug |
| Driving Side | Left-hand traffic |
| ISO Code | UG · UGA |
| Memberships | African UnionEACCommonwealth |
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Uganda shares land borders with 5 countries.
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