Uganda

    Coat of Arms

    Coat of arms of the country of Uganda

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    Population
    • Population: 36860700 people.
    • Official Language: English
    • HDI: 0,550
    • Poverty rate: 91.1%
    • Gini: 42.7%
    • The believing population: 93%
    • Main religion: Christianity (86.7%)
    • Second religion: Islam (11.5%)
    Harmful habits
    • Alcohol: 6.8 litres/year
    • Smoking: 8.4%
    Internet
    • Internet users: 22.2%
    • Mobile Internet: 94.0%
    • Landline Internet: 5.2%
    • Internet speed: 16.0 Mbps
    • Country Top Level Domain: .UG
    General information about the country
    • Country name:
      Uganda
    • Code (2-digit):
      UG
    • Continent:
      Africa
    • Country level:
      Tier 3
    • Capital:
      Kampala
    • Country area:
      236040 sq km.
    • Telephone code:
      +256
    • Currency (code):
      Ugandan shilling (UGX)
    Geographical features of the country

    Administrative division into regions

    Region (4): Eastern, Western, Northern, Central.

    Features of the country

    The modern territory of the country was partially or fully occupied by the following states: Kitara Empire, Unyoro (Bunyoro), Ankole (Nkole), Buganda, British Empire (now Great Britain).

    Uganda has access to the following lakes: Victoria, Albert, Edward (Rutanzige), Kyoga, Kwanya, George, Bisina.

    The following rivers flow through the territory: Nile, Semliki.

    Mountains in the territory: Stanley, Speke, Baker, Emin, Gessi, Luigi di Savoia, Elgon, Muhabura, Sabiño, Gahinga, Kahuzi, Moroto, Kadam, Biega.

    Volcanoes present in the territory are: Elgon.

    Gambling regulation
    • Online casinos:
      Regulated
    • Online sports betting:
      Regulated
    Top payment systems

    Top payment methods (October 2024):

    • mtn
    • airtel