Flag of Uganda
The flag of Uganda has six horizontal stripes. Its colors are black, yellow, red and white. On it: an animal and a disc. The current design dates from 1962. Uganda is in Africa, and its capital is Kampala. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Kampala |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 50 million |
| Area | 241,550 km² |
| Currency | Ugandan shilling |
| Colors | black, yellow, red and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1962 |
Which one is the flag of Uganda?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Kenya
Malawi
ZimbabweFlags of the neighbors
DR Congo
Rwanda
South Sudan
TanzaniaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Uganda?
Black, yellow, red and white. The flag of Uganda has six horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Uganda?
Kampala.
Which flags look like the flag of Uganda?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe.
When was the flag of Uganda adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1962.
What is the population of Uganda?
About 50 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 241,550 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.