Capital: (and biggest city) (and largest city) Kampala

English is the official language(s).

The Democratic Republic is the government.

Yoweri Museveni is the President of Uganda.

Total area: 236,040 km2 Water (%): 15.39

Population: 32,369,558 people were estimated in 2009.

 

Ugandan shillings are the currency (UGX)

EAT (UTC +3) is the time zone.

Drives to the left.

TLD on the internet:ug

+2561 dialing code (006 from Kenya and Tanzania)

 

Uganda Travel Information

Uganda, sometimes known as the Pearl of Africa, is one of the most beautiful African nations worth visiting. It is certainly a gem of Africa for many reasons, the most essential of which is that it hosts everything Africa has to offer. A visit to this magnificent landlocked nation not only provides you with the best of its breathtaking scenery, but also allows you to experience its natural treasures, diversified animals, and excellent climate, and engage with the most modest, warm inviting, and friendliest people, among other things.

 

Uganda has a total area of 236041 square kilometers and is bordered by various states. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lies to the west, South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, and Tanzania and Rwanda to the south. It obtained independence from Britain on October 9, 1962, with a flag consisting of six horizontal bars of black, yellow, and red.

Unlike other African countries, Uganda is located near the equator, hence it has a tropical climate with slight variation in temperature. This landlocked country is well recognized as an all-year safari destination due to its favorable weather conditions. Having said that, Uganda was named the finest tourist destination in the Lonely Planet in 2012, and in 2016, it was named one of the top 16 vacation destinations by CNN, before being named one of the top 19 countries to visit in 2019.

Currently, there are about 44316,309 inhabitants in Uganda, with 87 percent of them residing in rural regions. It is primarily made up of children, accounting for approximately half of its population. Agriculture is more important to the majority of the population. The official language is English, although Uganda is a varied country with over 40 dialects, including Luganda, Kiswahili, Ateso, Runyakole, and others. It is endowed ethnically and culturally, with the bulk of its people being Bantu speaking—the Baganda in the center, Bakiga in the southwest, Batooro, Banyankole, Basoga, as well as Lango, Acholi, and Karamojong. In terms of religion, the majority of Uganda’s population is Christian, followed by protestants, Roman Catholics, Muslims, Pentecostals, Seventh-day Adventists, and others.

 

Safety

When it comes to safety, Uganda is one of Africa’s safest safari locations. However, it is not completely safe, just like other nations. Most notably, low crime rates are constantly recorded, and its main city, Kampala, is one of the safest cities in East Africa. However, remember that safety always begins with you, the traveler, and avoid traveling at night!

 

Currency

To begin, Uganda is a cash-based economy, and the Uganda shilling is utilized in the majority of transactions. Other currencies are also welcome, particularly US dollars, as the tourism industry is heavily reliant on the US dollar. Additionally, pounds and other currencies are accepted, and there are several forex bureaus where you may exchange any foreign cash into Uganda shillings to simplify spending in the local market. If you have an international card, you may be able to use it, particularly at upscale hotels, while Visas may be used at select ATMs in metropolitan areas.

 

How to Travel to Uganda

Many airlines provide flights to Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport, including KLM, Qatar Airways, Brussels, Egypt Air, Kenya Airways, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir, Etihad Airways, and Emirates Airlines, to name a few. By road, the border areas include Busia and Malaba in the east, which are accessible to visitors from Kenya, as well as Katuna and others.

 

Ugandan landscape

Uganda was one of the nations affected by the uplift, with numerous regions, particularly on the southwestern side, being predominantly mountainous. The Rwenzori Mountain range, which includes one of the highest mountains on the continent, is located in this region. The Virunga volcanoes, Mount Elgon, Bufumbira, and others are among the others. Uganda is a greener nation in general, with much of its land covered by water in the form of lakes, rivers, and swamps. It is also a portion of Lake Victoria, which is the source of the famous Nile, as well as Lake Kyoga, Lake Edward, Lake George, Albert, and others.