Uganda: flag, capital and facts
Uganda is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Kampala. Population — 50,015,092. Area — 241,550 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Uganda
Black, yellow and red stripes with a crested crane.
The capital of Uganda — Kampala
Kampala is the capital of Uganda. Kampala overlooks Lake Victoria.
Facts about Uganda
- Official name
- Republic of Uganda
- Capital
- Kampala
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 50,015,092
- Area
- 241,550 km²
- Currency
- UGX (Sh)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 1°, 32°
How to remember the name
The nameUganda — where the Nile flows out of Lake Victoria.
Did you know?
The mighty Nile begins in Uganda, at Lake Victoria.
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