Official Palette
Symbolism
Black represents the African people, yellow represents Africa's sunshine, and red represents African brotherhood and the blood that connects all people. The Grey Crowned Crane is the national bird of Uganda.
History
Adopted on October 9, 1962, the date of independence from the United Kingdom. Designed by the Minister of Justice, Grace Ibingira, and based on the Uganda People's Congress party colors.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. Six equal horizontal bands of black, yellow, red, black, yellow, and red. A white disc in the center features the Grey Crowned Crane.
Color Meanings
black: The African people
yellow: Africa's radiant sunshine
red: African brotherhood and the blood that connects all people
Country Facts
- Population
- 52.8M
3.4% of Africa
- Capital
- Kampala
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- Central Africa
- Landlocked
- Yes
- ISO 3166-1
- UG
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- October 9, 1962
- Designer
- Grace Ibingira
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Animal
Influences
Grey Crowned Crane (national bird)
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The Grey Crowned Crane must face the hoist
- Horizontal bands must be of equal height
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