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Uganda

country · Uganda

Current situation

Uganda is kept here for reference only. The information below is the most recent available record and predates the situation described above; figures such as population reflect the last data gathered before the current crisis and may no longer describe Uganda today.

Overview

Uganda is a country in Africa, with its capital at Kampala.

Key facts

CountryUganda
CurrencyUGX

About the country

Uganda is a country in Africa.

The capital city is Kampala.

Practical information

The currency is the UGX (Shilling).

The main language spoken is English.

Traffic drives on the left.

Cities in Uganda

Among the places worth a look in Uganda are Kampala, Mbarara, Gulu, Jinja, Kasese, Mbale, Ibanda, Kisoro, Masaka and Mukono — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.

Exploring the country

A trip to Uganda usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.

Regions & places

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.