What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
- Official name
- Republic of Uganda
- Capital
- Kampala
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Land neighbours
- DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania
- Area
- 241,550 km²
- Landlocked
- Yes
- Calling code
- +256
- Internet domain
- .ug
Quick answers about Uganda
What currency is used in Uganda?
Uganda uses Ugandan shilling.
Where is Uganda?
Uganda is in Eastern Africa, within Africa.
What languages are spoken in Uganda?
The reference languages listed for Uganda are English, Swahili.
Which countries border Uganda?
Uganda shares listed land borders with DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania.
Is Uganda landlocked?
Yes. Uganda is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.
States and provinces in Uganda
- Abim
- Adjumani
- Agago
- Alebtong
- Amolatar
- Amudat
- Amuria
- Amuru
- Apac
- Arua
- Budaka
- Bududa
- Bugiri
- Buhweju
- Buikwe
- Bukedea
- Bukomansimbi
- Bukwa
- Bulambuli
- Buliisa
- Bundibugyo
- Bushenyi
- Busia
- Butaleja
- Butambala
- Buvuma
- Buyende
- Dokolo
- Gomba
- Gulu
- Hoima
- Ibanda
- Iganga
- Isingiro
- Jinja
- Kaabong
- Kabale
- Kabarole
- Kaberamaido
- Kalangala
- Kaliro
- Kalungu
- Kampala
- Kamuli
- Kamwenge
- Kanungu
- Kapchorwa
- Kasese
- Katakwi
- Kayunga
- Kibale
- Kiboga
- Kibuku
- Kiryandongo
- Kisoro
- Kitgum
- Koboko
- Kole
- Kotido
- Kumi
- Kween
- Kyankwanzi
- Kyegegwa
- Kyenjojo
- Lamwo
- Lira
- Luuka
- Luweero
- Lwengo
- Lyantonde
- Manafwa
- Maracha
- Masaka
- Masindi
- Mayuge
- Mbale
- Mbarara
- Mitooma
- Mityana
- Moroto
- Moyo
- Mpigi
- Mubende
- Mukono
- Nakapiripirit
- Nakaseke
- Nakasongola
- Namayingo
- Namutumba
- Napak
- Nebbi
- Ngora
- Ntoroko
- Ntungamo
- Nwoya
- Otuke
- Oyam
- Pader
- Pallisa
- Rakai
- Rubirizi
- Rukungiri
- Sembabule
- Serere
- Sheema
- Sironko
- Soroti
- Tororo
- Wakiso
- Yumbe
- Zombo
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.