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Quick Facts
about Uganda
Flag
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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. |
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Official Bird - The
Crested Crane
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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. |
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National Anthem
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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. |
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Official Crest
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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
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Uganda Quick
Facts
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Country (long
form) |
Republic of
Uganda |
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Capital |
Kampala |
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Area |
236,040 sq km |
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Population |
20,158,176 |
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Languages |
English
(official), Luganda, Swahili, Bantu languages, Nilotic languages |
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Religions |
Roman Catholic ,
Protestant , Muslim , indigenous beliefs |
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Life
Expectancy |
39.98 male, 40.6
female (1996) |
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Infant
mortality rate, 1997 |
99 (per 1,000
live births) |
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Average
family income |
320 US$ |
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Government |
Republic |
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Currency |
Ugandan
shillings (USh) |
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Industry |
sugar, brewing,
tobacco, cotton textiles, cement |
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Agriculture |
coffee, tea,
cotton, tobacco, cassava (tapioca), potatoes, corn, millet,pulses;
beef, goat meat, milk, poultry |
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Minerals and
Resources |
copper, cobalt,
limestone, salt |
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