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Uganda Neighboring Countries

Uganda is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Kampala. The official languages are English, Swahili. The currency is Ugandan shilling.

What are the neighboring countries of Uganda? Uganda shares land borders with 5 countries. These Uganda neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Uganda at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Uganda neighboring countries are: South Sudan, DR Congo, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Uganda and its border countries. The map highlights Uganda in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Uganda

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Uganda?

Uganda shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Uganda?

The neighboring countries of Uganda are: South Sudan, DR Congo, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Uganda?

Countries in Africa with 5 land borders: Senegal, Kenya, Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Uganda?

Countries in Africa with more than 5 land borders: Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Niger, DR Congo, Burkina Faso, and 7 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Uganda?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 5 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, and 27 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Uganda?

The capitals of countries bordering Uganda are:
  • South Sudan: Juba
  • DR Congo: Kinshasa
  • Kenya: Nairobi
  • Tanzania: Dodoma
  • Rwanda: Kigali

What are the country codes of Uganda's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Uganda's neighbors are:
  • South Sudan: SS (ISO 2) / SSD (ISO 3)
  • DR Congo: CD (ISO 2) / COD (ISO 3)
  • Kenya: KE (ISO 2) / KEN (ISO 3)
  • Tanzania: TZ (ISO 2) / TZA (ISO 3)
  • Rwanda: RW (ISO 2) / RWA (ISO 3)