Flag of Uganda
The flag of Uganda has six horizontal stripes of equal height: black, yellow, red, black, yellow and red. In the center is a white circle showing a gray crowned crane, the national bird, standing on one leg and facing the hoist.
Colors
- Yellow #F8D808 · 33%
- Red #D80808 · 32%
- Black #080808 · 30%
- White #F8F8F8 · 4%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Uganda
Black stands for the people of Africa, yellow for the sunshine Uganda enjoys, and red for the brotherhood of all people, linked by the same red blood. The crowned crane was chosen for its gentle nature and also appears on the coat of arms. The flag was adopted on October 9, 1962, the day Uganda became independent from the United Kingdom.
Map of Uganda
Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa that lies on the equator. It borders South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and shares Lake Victoria with Kenya and Tanzania.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Uganda?
The flag of Uganda is yellow, red, black, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Uganda?
The flag of Uganda has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Uganda mean?
Black stands for the people of Africa, yellow for the sunshine Uganda enjoys, and red for the brotherhood of all people, linked by the same red blood. The crowned crane was chosen for its gentle nature and also appears on the coat of arms. The flag was adopted on October 9, 1962, the day Uganda became independent from the United Kingdom.
Can I download the flag of Uganda?
Yes: this page has the flag of Uganda as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (tobias).
