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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 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. |
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 |
Links
 AllAfrica.com
Uganda Headlines
Encarta
Encyclopedia on Uganda
World
Bank country profile for Uganda
Library
of Congress in-depth study on Uganda
The
UGANDA Online National Information Center
General
history of Uganda plus book links
Comprehensive
Guide to Uganda
Time
& Weather
Busoga
Traditional and Custom
Archeology,
etc.
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