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Uganda

Africa

Quick Facts

Capital

Kampala

Population

46.0M

Area

241,038 km²

Density

191 /km²

Median age

17 yrs

Description

Adoption

9 October 1962 (independence, 64 years).

Designed byGrace Ibingira, a minister (1962), from the colours of the UPC party.

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

2:3

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Black#000000

Black depicts the African people.

Yellow#FFE700 · Pantone 116 C

Yellow depicts the sun and vitality.

Red#DE3908 · Pantone 1795 C

Red depicts brotherhood, the blood ties among all Africans.

White#FFFFFF

The white disc showcases the crowned crane, the national bird.

Symbols & elements

Grey crowned crane

The national bird, shown with one leg raised to signal a nation moving forward. It was the badge of Ugandan soldiers under British rule.

Construction details

Proportions 2:3. Six horizontal bands, black, yellow, red, black, yellow, red, with a white disc at the centre bearing the crowned crane, the national bird, one leg raised.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Uganda

The flag is honoured on 9 October, Independence Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

At its centre, the crowned crane, the national bird, stands on a single leg.

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