Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, it lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. As of 2024, it has a population of over 49 million, of which 8.5 million live in the capital and largest city, Kampala.

6 days ago · Uganda, country in east-central Africa. Its physical features vary from the tall volcanic mountains of the eastern and western frontiers to the densely forested swamps of the Albert Nile River and the rainforests of the country’s central plateau.

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Apr 26, 2023 · Provides an overview of Uganda, including key dates and facts about this east African country.

Dec 26, 2023 · Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa and covers an area of 241,038 km². Uganda is bordered by the nations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Tanzania.

The Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in east Africa. Its capital and biggest city is Kampala. The currency is the Ugandan Shilling. The official languages of Uganda are English and Swahili. The most common religion is Christianity. The President of Uganda is Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The country is to the East of Africa.

Dec 13, 2023 · Uganda gained independence in 1962 with one of the more developed economies and one of the strongest education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, but it descended within a few years into political turmoil and internal conflict that lasted more than two decades.

Uganda , officially Republic of Uganda, Country, eastern Africa. Area: 93,264 sq mi (241,553 sq km). Population: (2025 est.) 47,487,000. Capital: Kampala. Uganda is home to dozens of African ethnic groups, as well as a small Asian community. Languages: English (official), Swahili.

Jan 23, 2025 · Uganda - African Country, Lake Victoria, Wildlife: In the late 1950s, as a few political parties emerged, the African population concentrated its attention on achieving self-government, with focus on the Legislative Council.

Jan 6, 2025 · Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa bordered by Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania. Lake Victoria occupies a large part of the country’s southern part.