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Uganda

Republic of Uganda

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Uganda is listed in Eastern Africa, within Africa. Its capital is Kampala. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalKampala
RegionAfrica
ISO alpha-2UG
ISO alpha-3UGA
Currency code(s)UGX
Language code(s)en, sw
Calling code(s)+256
Country-code TLD.ug
Area241,550 km²

Where is Uganda?

For broad geographic classification, Uganda is grouped under Africa and the subregion Eastern Africa. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Uganda?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is UG, while the three-letter code is UGA. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Uganda has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.