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 UK. Designed by the Minister of Justice, Grace Ibingira.
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 facing the hoist.
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