Countries that border Uganda
Uganda shares land borders with 5 countries: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Uganda's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Uganda
- CapitalKampala
- RegionEastern Africa
- Land borders5
- Area241,550 km²
- Population45,905,417
- ISO codeUG
Learning Uganda on the map
Knowing which countries border Uganda is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Uganda and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Uganda?
Uganda borders 5 countries: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania.
Which countries share a border with Uganda?
The countries bordering Uganda are: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania.
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.