Uganda
East Africa, Uganda
Uganda
People from Uganda are called:
Male/General:
Ugandan
Pronunciation:
/juˈɡændən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after the Buganda kingdom, from the Luganda 'bu' (land) and 'ganda' referring to the Ganda people.
About Uganda
- Capital city: Kampala.
- Landlocked country known as the 'Pearl of Africa' for its natural beauty.
- Source of the Nile River with diverse wildlife and mountain gorillas.
- English is official language with Luganda and Swahili widely spoken.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 48,582,334 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Uganda
- Region:
- East Africa