Uganda is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Kampala, with a population of approximately 47.1M and a total area of 241,038 km². The official languages are English / Swahili and the currency is the Ugandan Shilling (UGX).
Uganda covers an area of 241,038 km² with a population density of 195/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $45.5B ($967 per capita) and gained independence in 1962. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Uganda is home to half the world's remaining mountain gorillas — trekking to see them in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the most powerful wildlife experiences on Earth. Uganda also contains the source of the Nile, the world's longest river.
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UNESCO home to half the world's mountain gorillas — the most moving wildlife encounter on Earth
The world's most powerful waterfall by flow — the Nile squeezes through a 7m gap creating a thundering cataract
Africa's largest lake and the source of the Nile — shared by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania
UNESCO the Mountains of the Moon — glaciers on the equator and the third highest peak in Africa
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
The official language(s) of Uganda are English / Swahili.
The population of Uganda is approximately 47.1M.
Uganda uses the Ugandan Shilling (UGX).
Uganda is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
Uganda has a GDP of $45.5B, with a GDP per capita of $967.
The best time to visit Uganda is June–August, December–February. The climate is Tropical highland, mild due to altitude.
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