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Uganda quiz
Uganda appears in 5 quizzes: flag, the Africa map, one trivia question and 2 Explorer photos. Kampala is the capital.
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6 questions about Uganda only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Uganda at a glance
| Capital | Kampala |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | East-Central Africa, west of Kenya, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 51 million (2025 estimate), 29th of 196 |
| Area | 241,038 km², 77th of 196 |
| People per km² | 211 |
| Land borders | DR Congo (877 km), Kenya (814 km), South Sudan (475 km), Tanzania (391 km), Rwanda (172 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley, 5,110 m |
| Official languages | English and Swahili |
| Currency | Ugandan shilling |
| Flag colours | black, yellow, red and white |
| Independence | 1962, from the United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +256 |
| Terrain | Mostly plateau with rim of mountains |
| Climate | Tropical; generally rainy with two dry seasons (December to February, June to August); semiarid in northeast |
| Where the name comes from | The name is derived from the Swahili word u, meaning "land" or "country," and the Ganda people; the origin of the Ganda name is unclear |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Uganda is landlocked and touches 5 countries; the DR Congo has the longest border with it (877 km), Rwanda the shortest (172 km). By area Uganda is 77th of 196 countries, just behind the United Kingdom and ahead of Ghana.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
A giant thatched dome housing the tombs of four kings of Buganda.
Photo: Z thomas / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The Nile forced through a 7-metre gap in the rock, the most powerful waterfall in the world.
Photo: Jingo Faizal / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
1| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country did Winston Churchill call “the Pearl of Africa”? | Uganda |
Where Uganda trips people up
Uganda is shown with Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi for the flag.
One trivia question is “Which country did Winston Churchill call “the Pearl of Africa”?” (Uganda). Explorer has 2 Uganda photos: Kasubi Tombs and Murchison Falls.
Every Uganda question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
Which continent is Uganda in?
Uganda is in Africa.
What is the population of Uganda?
About 51 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Uganda?
Uganda borders the DR Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Rwanda.
What is the highest point in Uganda?
Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley, at 5,110 m.
What is the official language of Uganda?
There are 2: English and Swahili.