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UGANDA
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Quick Facts about
Uganda
Flag
| The flag of Uganda was adopted in 1962.
The black color identifies Uganda as a black nation of Africa, the
yellow represents the abundant sunshine Uganda enjoys being situated
on the equator, and the red represents the brotherhood of Ugandans
with the rest of Africa and the world. The crested crane, the
national bird of Uganda, adorns the center of the flag and stands on
one leg facing the flag pole. The raised leg symbolizes that Uganda
is not stationary but moving forward. |
Official Bird - The Crested Crane
| The Crested Crane is the official bird
of Uganda. The three colors of Uganda, black, yellow, and red, are
contained in it's plumage. It is a friendly, gentle and peace
loving bird, characteristics which are certainly true of the
Ugandan people. It is a crime punishable by imprisonment to kill a
Crested Crane. |
National Anthem
| Listen |
Oh Uganda may God uphold thee,
We lay our future in thy hand,
United free for liberty
Together we'll always stand.
Oh Uganda the land of freedom,
Our love and labor we give,
And with neighbors all,
At our country's call
In peace and friendship we'll live.
Oh Uganda! the land that feeds us,
By sun and fertile soil grown,
For our own dear land,
We shall always stand,
The pearl of Africa's Crown. |
Official Crest
| The official insignia (coat of arms)
of Uganda reflects the identity, aspirations and economic activity
of Uganda. The Crested Crane includes all the national colors
(black, yellow, and red) plus it is friendly, gentle, and peace
loving, characteristics true of the Ugandan people. To the left is
a Kob which symbolizes the abundant wildlife found in Uganda. The
spear and shield are traditional tools of defense in Africa. The
sun represents the abundant sunshine found in Uganda as an
equatorial nation. The drum is a symbol of the cultural heritage
of the Ugandan people. The upper blue lines (top of shield)
represent Uganda's abundant rainfall while the lower blue lines
(under the shield) represent plentiful lakes and rivers. To the
left see coffee growing and to the right cotton, both cash crops
of Uganda with cotton being grown less today than in previous
years. The motto For God and My Country reflects upon Uganda as a
nation of people who fear God and love their country. |
Uganda Quick Facts
| Country (long form) |
Republic of Uganda |
| Capital |
Kampala |
| Area |
236,040 sq km |
| Population |
20,158,176 |
| Languages |
English (official), Luganda, Swahili,
Bantu languages, Nilotic languages |
| Religions |
Roman Catholic , Protestant , Muslim ,
indigenous beliefs |
| Life Expectancy |
39.98 male, 40.6 female (1996) |
| Infant mortality rate, 1997 |
99 (per 1,000 live births) |
| Average family income |
320 US$ |
| Government |
republic |
| Currency |
Ugandan shillings (USh) |
| Industry |
sugar, brewing, tobacco, cotton
textiles, cement |
| Agriculture |
coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, cassava
(tapioca), potatoes, corn, millet,pulses; beef, goat meat, milk,
poultry |
| Minerals and Resources |
copper, cobalt, limestone, salt |
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