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    Uganda

    Uganda at a glance

    Capital city

    Kampala

    Population

    50.0 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $650/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 34/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.36/5 — rank 110/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    English, Swahili

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    People & culture

    The nation continues to grow as a welcoming hub where community ties are paramount. You will find the culture deeply rooted in hospitality, with music and dance weaving through social gatherings.