Flag of Uganda
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Flag ratio: 2:3The flag of Uganda was adopted on 9 October 1962; the date that Uganda became independent from the United Kingdom. It consists of six equal horizontal bands of black (top), yellow, red, black, yellow, and red; a white disc is superimposed at the centre and depicts the national symbol, a grey-crowned Crane, facing the hoist side. Allegedly, the three colours are representative of African peoples (black), Africa's sunshine (yellow), and red symbolizing African brotherhood (red being the colour of blood, through which all Africans are connected).[1] The bird is fabled for its gentle nature and was also the military badge of Ugandese soldiers during British rule. The flag's colours are derived from those of the Uganda People's Congress.
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