People and society
Uganda's people include Baganda, Banyankole, Basoga, Bakiga, Iteso, Langi, Bagisu, Acholi, and Lugbara, alongside others. Religious affiliations include Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Muslim, with Protestant traditions including Anglican, Pentecostal/Born Again/Evangelical, Seventh Day Adventist, and Baptist.
Population density is relatively high in comparison to other African nations, and most of the population is concentrated in the central and southern parts of the country. People are particularly concentrated along the shores of Lake Victoria and Lake Albert, while the northeast is least populated.
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Government
Its form of government is a presidential republic. Its legal system is a mixed system of English common law and customary law. The latest constitution was adopted 27 September 1995 and promulgated 8 October 1995. Independence from the UK came on 9 October 1962. The national holiday is Independence Day, 9 October (1962).
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Flag and symbols
Six equal horizontal bands—black, yellow, red, black, yellow, and red—form Uganda's flag, with a white disk at the center. The disk shows a grey crowned crane, the national symbol. Black stands for the African people, yellow for sunshine and vitality, and red for African brotherhood.
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