Flag of Uganda
Six horizontal stripes of black, yellow and red, with a white disc in the centre holding a grey crowned crane.
- Colours
- black
- yellow
- red
- white
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1962
What the flag of Uganda means
Black stands for the people of Africa, yellow for the sunshine and red for brotherhood. The grey crowned crane in the white disc is the national bird, and its raised leg stands for the forward movement of the country.
Where is Uganda?
Uganda is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan and Tanzania. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Uganda adopted?
The current flag of Uganda was adopted in 1962.
What colours are on the flag of Uganda?
The main colours of the flag of Uganda are black, yellow, red and white.