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Uganda — silhouette, capital and facts
Uganda is in Africa and its capital is Kampala. With about 48 million people and 241,550 km², it ranks 79th in area and 31st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Uganda, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Kampala
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 48 million
- Area
- 241,550 km²
- Language
- English and Swahili
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling
- Flag colors
- black, yellow, red, white
Borders
Uganda shares a land border with 5 countries: South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Fun facts about Uganda
- In Jinja, the Nile begins its journey as it leaves Lake Victoria.
- Bwindi National Park shelters about half of the world's mountain gorillas.
- The Rwenzori Mountains, called the Mountains of the Moon by the ancients, have snowy peaks near the equator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
Which continent is Uganda in?
Uganda is in Africa.
Which countries border Uganda?
Uganda shares a land border with 5 countries: South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Uganda?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Uganda is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Uganda?
In Jinja, the Nile begins its journey as it leaves Lake Victoria. Bwindi National Park shelters about half of the world's mountain gorillas. The Rwenzori Mountains, called the Mountains of the Moon by the ancients, have snowy peaks near the equator.
More countries in Africa
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Uganda. It is only an approximation.
- Ivory Coast — Yamoussoukro, Africa
- Djibouti — Djibouti, Africa
- Angola — Luanda, Africa
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