Flag of Uganda This 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 red represents brotherhood 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.
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symbolizes that Uganda is not stationary but moving forward.
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Official Crest of Uganda
The official insignia (coat of arms) of Uganda reflects the identity, aspirations and economic activity of Uganda. The Crested Crane (Regulorum gibbericeps) 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 (Adenota kob Thomasi) which symbolizes the abundant wildlife found in Uganda.
(Regulorum gibbericeps)
Official Bird of Uganda
The Crested Crane is the official bird of Uganda. In its plumage, it contains the three colors of Uganda (see flag info above)and is a friendly, gentle and peace loving bird, characteristics which are certainly true of the Ugandan people.
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 labour we give,
And with neighbours 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
from Social Studies Atlas for Uganda page 1, see Uganda Books