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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
love their country.
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Uganda Quick Facts
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Country (long
form)
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Republic of Uganda
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Capital
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Kampala
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Area
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236,040 sq km
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Population
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20,158,176
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Languages
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English (official),
Luganda, Swahili, Bantu languages, Nilotic languages
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Religions
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Roman Catholic ,
Protestant , Muslim , indigenous beliefs
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Life Expectancy
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39.98 male, 40.6
female (1996)
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Infant mortality
rate, 1997
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99 (per 1,000 live
births)
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Average family
income
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320 US$
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Government
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republic
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Currency
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Ugandan shillings (USh)
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Industry
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sugar, brewing,
tobacco, cotton textiles, cement
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Agriculture
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coffee, tea, cotton,
tobacco, cassava (tapioca), potatoes, corn, millet,pulses; beef, goat
meat, milk, poultry
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Minerals and
Resources
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copper, cobalt,
limestone, salt
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Who we
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New
Victory Child Care-Uganda (NVCC) is
a Christian child welfare
Community Based Organization
registered in
the Republic of Uganda under
the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development. It is devoted to
serving the needs of the orphans as
a result of HIV /AIDS ,
other vulnerable children of Uganda and foster families to enhance their
well-being.
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