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🇺🇬 Uganda

Uganda is a country in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Kampala, it has a population of about 51 million, it spans 241,550 km², and it uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX).

Capital

Kampala

Population

51,384,894

Area

241,550 km²

Currency

Ugandan shilling (UGX)

Region

Eastern Africa

Continent

Africa

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What are the top cities to visit in Uganda?

Kampala Nansana Kira Bunamwaya Kyengera Mbarara Kasangati Mukono Njeru Gulu Katabi Kajansi Lugazi Hoima

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