Uganda - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Republic of Uganda

Area in Km²

241,038

Population

34,758,809 population

Capital

Kampala

Religion

85% Christian; 12% Muslim; 3% Other

Government

Dominant-party semi-presidential republic

Language

Official language

English, Kiswahili

Languages spoken

None

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+3

Currency

Currency

Dollar

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

High terrorism risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

High

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, Diners club, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+256

Internet availability

Medium

Electricity

V

240

Hz

50