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Country Facts:
Uganda vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Uganda and United States by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Uganda vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Uganda is 93 263 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 3844% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 263 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Uganda has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

0.0 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Uganda is Kampala, with a population of about 1 516 210 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 516 210 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Uganda is Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley), its height is 16 762 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

16 762 ft
Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley)
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

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134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

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-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Uganda vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Uganda is about 45 741 007, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 741 007 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 68.6 years in Uganda and 80.4 years in the United States.

68.6 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 15.7 years in Uganda and 38.5 years in the United States.

15.7 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 3.31% in Uganda and 0.7% in the United States.

3.31%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 76.5% in Uganda and 99.0% in the United States.

76.5%
99.0%

Language

In Uganda, the main language is English, Swahili, and in the United States the primary language is English.

english, swahili
english

Religion

In Uganda, the main religion is Christianity; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

1 303 000 ppl
Ranking: 92/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Uganda: 2 293 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

2 293 Int$
Ranking: 176/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Uganda: Uganda Shilling (UGX). United States: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
UGX
Uganda Shilling
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Uganda: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Uganda has left-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Uganda - July, August, September; United States - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.
Your country

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B36 USD - 45 USD
T62 USD - 83 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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