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Uganda Ugandan Flag 3x5 ft | National Banner All Weather Double Stitched Outdoor. Whether you're Ugandan, a wildlife enthusiast, a student of East African history, or a collector of world flags, this is a high quality flag built to fly proudly in all weather conditions. The black represents the African people, the yellow represents the sunshine and vitality of Africa, and the red represents African brotherhood and the blood that connects all Africans. πΊπ¬ In Stock β Ships Within 5-8 Business Days π Product Details Size: 3x5 ft (34.5" x 56" / 87.6cm x 142.2cm) Material: Heavy-duty 100% polyester Colors: Vibrant and fade-resistant for long-term display Finishing: Strong reinforced header with brass grommets Construction: Double-stitched edges for long-lasting durability Use: Suitable for indoor and outdoor display π΄ About This Flag The Ugandan flag β six equal horizontal stripes of black, yellow, red, black, yellow and red with a white circle at the center containing a grey crowned crane β is one of the most visually striking and immediately recognizable national flags in East Africa. The black represents the African people, the yellow represents the sunshine and vitality of Africa, and the red represents African brotherhood and the blood that connects all Africans. The grey crowned crane at the center β Uganda's national bird β is one of the most elegant and distinctive birds in all of Africa, known for its spectacular golden crown of feathers and its graceful dancing displays during courtship making it a perfect symbol of Uganda's extraordinary natural beauty and wildlife heritage. Uganda is one of the most naturally extraordinary nations on earth β a landlocked East African country of breathtaking landscapes and remarkable biodiversity that has earned the nickname the Pearl of Africa β a description first coined by Winston Churchill who visited in 1907 and was overwhelmed by the country's extraordinary natural beauty. Uganda is home to approximately half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park β making gorilla trekking in Uganda one of the most profound and moving wildlife experiences available anywhere on earth. The source of the Nile River at Jinja where Lake Victoria flows northward beginning its 6,650 kilometer journey to the Mediterranean Sea is one of the most historically significant geographical points in all of Africa. Uganda is also home to Lake Victoria β the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area β shared with Kenya and Tanzania and forming the heart of the Great Lakes region of East Africa. Despite its extraordinary natural wealth Uganda has had a complex and at times turbulent modern history including the brutal dictatorship of Idi Amin in the 1970s β one of the most notorious and violent regimes in African history β and the long insurgency of the Lord's Resistance Army in the north that caused immense suffering to the Ugandan people. Uganda's resilience in the face of these challenges and its extraordinary natural and cultural heritage make it one of the most fascinating and increasingly visited nations in East Africa. Whether you're Ugandan, a wildlife enthusiast, a student of East African history, or a collector of world flags, this is a high quality flag built to fly proudly in all weather conditions. Looking for more African and world flags? The Flag Vault carries Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, DR Congo, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and a growing collection of national flags from around the globe β check out the store for the full selection. π¦ Shipping In stock and ready to ship. Please allow 5-8 business days for delivery via USPS or UPS. Tracking provided at dispatch. Free shipping β no hidden fees at checkout. Why buy from The Flag Vault? 100% positive feedback and hundreds of satisfied customers. What you see is what you get β every time.