What is the area of Uganda?
Uganda covers 241,037 km², making it a medium-sized East African country, slightly smaller than the United Kingdom.
Area and Comparisons
With its 241,037 km², Uganda has an area comparable to that of the United Kingdom (243,610 km²) or Ghana (238,533 km²). The country ranks 81st worldwide by area.
Territory Geography
This area comprises:
- Land: approximately 197,100 km²
- Inland waters: approximately 43,938 km² (Lakes Victoria, Albert, Edward, George and Kyoga)
Uganda extends approximately 660 km from north to south and 480 km from east to west, with borders shared with Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.
Key Points
This relatively compact area makes it possible to discover the diversity of Ugandan landscapes during a single trip: from the Rwenzori Mountains to the savannas of the north, passing through the impenetrable forest of Bwindi.