Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. As of 2024, it had a population of 49.3 million, of whom 8.5 million lived in the capital and …

1 day ago · Uganda, country in east-central Africa. Its physical features vary from the tall volcanic mountains of the eastern and western frontiers to the densely forested swamps of the Albert Nile …

Dec 26, 2023 · Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa and covers an area of 241,038 km². Uganda is bordered by the nations of the Democratic Republic of the …

3 days ago · Uganda is a landlocked republic with a developing economy in central eastern Africa. Tourist facilities abound, but while infrastructure is adequate in Kampala, the capital, it is limited in …

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The location of Uganda An enlargeable map of the Republic of Uganda The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Uganda: Uganda –commonly referred to as the Pearl[1] by …

Travelers have called out that as of recent updates, Uganda no longer offers a visa on arrival for most nationalities. It is mandatory to have an e-visa or a visa from a Ugandan mission abroad before …

4 days ago · The early history of Uganda, like much of sub-Saharan Africa, is a saga of movements of small groups of cultivators and herders over centuries. Cultures and languages changed …

Oct 20, 2025 · Uganda is home to a startling array of natural wonders, including Africa’s tallest mountain range, the source of the Nile, the world’s longest river, and Africa’s largest lake.

Dec 5, 2025 · Most of Uganda is situated on a plateau, a large expanse that drops gently from about 5,000 feet (1,500 metres) in the south to approximately 3,000 feet (900 metres) in the north. The …