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Uganda
Pearl of Africa, Gorilla Kingdom
Overview
The "Pearl of Africa," home to half the world's remaining mountain gorillas, the source of the Nile, and a young, rapidly growing population.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Land Area
241,550 km²
Capital
Kampala
Languages
English, Swahili
Currencies
Ugandan shilling (Sh)
At a Glance
33
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
24
Freedom
51
Security
25
Life Expectancy
66 yrs
Median Age
16.5 yrs
Urbanization
27%
Cost Index
33
Housing Index
11
Healthcare Access
29/100
Climate
Average Temperature
22.9°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Adjumani 26.7°C
2 Gulu 25.7°C
3 Yumbe 25.4°C
4 Nebbi 25.3°C
5 Otuke District 25.2°C
Cities
Ibanda District Margherita Bukwa District Wakiso District Kampala District Kampala Luwero Mbale Mubende District Oyam District Arua Masaka
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 33
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 11
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 30.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 9/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 31/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 63 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 10
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.98% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 29 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 55/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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