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🇺🇬 Uganda Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Uganda is a country in East Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 241,038 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
East Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
241,038 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
195/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
1962
established
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Climate
Tropical highland, mild due to altitude
general type

Location and Position

Uganda is situated in East Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Uganda has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Uganda covers a total area of 241,038 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 47.1M across this area, the population density is 195/km². The capital city is Kampala.

Climate

The climate of Uganda is tropical highland, mild due to altitude. The best time to visit is generally June–August, December–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Uganda

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South Sudan
Juba
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Kenya
Nairobi
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Tanzania
Dodoma
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Rwanda
Kigali
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Congo
Brazzaville

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Uganda located?

Uganda is located in East Africa, Africa. The capital city is Kampala.

How large is Uganda?

Uganda has a total area of 241,038 km² with a population density of 195/km².

What countries border Uganda?

Uganda shares land borders with: South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Congo.

What is the climate of Uganda?

The climate of Uganda is Tropical highland, mild due to altitude. The best time to visit is June–August, December–February.

What timezone is Uganda in?

Uganda observes UTC+3 timezone.

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