Uganda Country Overview

 

Republic of Uganda

Uganda Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Uganda. It is also commonly referred to as Uganda. The name Uganda comes from the Kingdom of Buganda.

African map highlighting Uganda’s location.

1. Where is Uganda located?
   

   Uganda is located in the east central of Africa. Uganda borders the following countries; Sudan to the South, Kenya to the north, to the south-west of Rwanda , to the south of Tanzania, and to the west of the Democratic Republic of the Congo .  

2. What is the capital of Uganda?

   The Capital of Uganda is Kampala.

3. How large is the country of Uganda?

   Uganda has 241,038 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Uganda a member of the African Union?
   

   Uganda is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

1. What is the population of Uganda?

   The population of Uganda is slightly over 44.7 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Uganda is Omdurman with a population of 1.6 million approx. (2018).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Uganda?

   As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Uganda are; Baganda, Banyankole, Basoga, Bakiga, Iteso, Langi, Bagisu, Acholi, Lugbara, and other groups.

3. How many languages are spoken in Uganda?

   The most popular languages spoken in Uganda are; English, Ganda, Luganda, Nilo-Saharan, Swahili, and Arabic.

4. What religions are in Uganda?
   

   Uganda religious groups consist of; Islam, Christianity, and other traditional religions.

1. Uganda Political System Overview.

   Uganda has a presidential republic form of government. The country has 135 administrative regions (134 districts and 1 capital city).

2. What is the currency used in Uganda?

   The Ugandan shilling (UGX) is the official currency for Uganda.

3. What makes up the economy in Uganda?

   Uganda’s main resources and industries consist of; plantains, cassava, maize, sweet potatoes, vegetables, beans, bananas, sugar cane, sorghum, tobacco, cotton textiles, cement, and steel. Uganda country overview for the economy extends beyond the segments mentioned. 

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.