Uganda
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Kampala
- Population: approx. 48.5 million
- Languages: English, Swahili (both official), Luganda
- Area: 241,550 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+3 (EAT)
- Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
- Flag Colors: Black, yellow, red with a Grey Crowned Crane
- National Holiday: October 9
- National Anthem: Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty
- Neighboring Countries: South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Kampala
- Nansana
- Kira
- Makindye Ssabagabo
- Mbarara
- Mukono
- Gulu
- Lugazi
- Kasese
- Masaka
- Jinja
- Entebbe
- Lira
- Mbale
- Hoima
Top 15 Highlights
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Mountain Gorilla Trekking)
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Source of the Nile (Jinja)
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon)
- Kibale National Park (Chimpanzee Trekking)
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Sipi Falls
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Kasubi Tombs (Kampala)
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Lake Victoria & Ssese Islands
- Fort Portal Crater Lakes
Climate and Nature
Uganda enjoys a tropical climate that remains remarkably mild year-round due to its elevated plateau geography. It experiences two wet seasons (March–May and September–November). Lush vegetation, vast lakes such as Lake Victoria, rainforests, and the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori range characterize its terrain.
Culture and Gastronomy
Home to more than 40 distinct ethnic groups, Uganda features vibrant music, dance, and traditional monarchies (such as the Buganda Kingdom). Food culture is anchored by 'Matooke' (steamed mashed green bananas), typically served with peanut sauce or meat stews. A famous national street food is the 'Rolex' (rolled egg in a flatbread).
Economy
Uganda's economy relies heavily on agriculture, employing the majority of the national workforce. Major agricultural exports include coffee, tea, cotton, cut flowers, and fish from Lake Victoria. Eco-tourism, particularly gorilla tracking and wildlife safaris, serves as a crucial revenue stream.
Did you know?
- Winston Churchill famously named Uganda "The Pearl of Africa" in his 1908 book due to its magnificent landscapes and biodiversity.
- Nearly half of the world's remaining wild mountain gorilla population lives within Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- The popular local street food 'Rolex' earned its name from a corruption of the phrase "rolled eggs".
- Murchison Falls is the world's most powerful waterfall, pushing the entire Nile River through a narrow 7-meter rocky gap.
- The Equator runs directly across Uganda, marked by famous visitor monuments near Lake Victoria and Kayabwe.
Live footage: Discover Uganda via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Uganda and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Uganda: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Uganda: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Uganda in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
