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The colors of the flag derive from the flag of the Uganda People's Congress, the party that won the first elections. They symbolize the people of Africa (black), sunshine (yellow) and brotherhood (red).
The crested crane (Balearica pavonia) is the symbol of Uganda and has appeared on the colonial badge in the early 20th century.

 

Map Source: www.cia.gov

 

Map Source: www.cia.gov

 

 

UGANDA
Formal Name:  Republic of Uganda.

Local Name:  Uganda.

Capital: Kampala.

Area:  236,040 sq km - slightly smaller than Oregon.

National languages: English and Swahili.

Currency: Uganda Shilling.  1 Uganda Shilling = 100 Cents.

Population: 27,269,482.

Religions: Roman Catholic 33%, Protestant 33%, Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 18%.

President:  President Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since seizing power 26 January 1986); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government.

Misc:  Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,000 lives. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections.
Misc. Source: www.cia.gov

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