What do the symbols in the Florida flag represent?

Answer 1

Like most states, Florida has a variety of different symbols.

Probably the symbols with the widest use are the State Flag or the State Seal.

The flag of the state of Florida consists of a red diagonal cross on a white background, with the seal of Florida superimposed on the center.

Florida statute states: "The great seal of the state shall be of the size of the American silver dollar, having in the center thereof a view of the sun's rays over a highland in the distance, a sabal palmetto palm tree, a steamboat on water, and an Indian female scattering flowers in the foreground, encircled by the words 'Great Seal of the State of Florida: In God We Trust.' "

Other symbols of Florida include:

• State flower - Orange blossom
• State tree - Sabal palm
• State wild flower - Tickseed
• State animal - Florida panther
• State bird - Northern mockingbird
• State butterfly - Zebra longwing
• State fish (fresh water) - Florida largemouth bass
• State fish (salt water) - Atlantic sailfish
• State horse - Florida cracker horse
• State mammal (marine) Florida Manatee
• State mammal (salt water) - Porpoise
• State reptile - American alligator
• State reptile (slat water) - Loggerhead Sea Turtle
• State shell - Horse Conch
• State tortoise - Gopher Tortoise
• State gem - Moonstone
• State soil - Myakka Soil
• State stone - Agatized Coral
• State beverage - Orange Juice
• State fruit - orange
• State pie - Key Lime Pie

among others

Answer 2

They are numerous and varied and some have statuatory rank and meaning like the: * State Flag since 1985, * State Seal since 1985, * State Nickname of the Sunshine State since 1970, * State Tree the Sabal Palmetto since 1953, * State Reptile which is the American Alligator since 1987 and the * State Beverage of Orange Juice. Others like the State Flower of the Orange Blossom and the State Song of "Old Folks at Home" lack inclusion in the State Constitution.

Answer 3

The current Florida flag was adopted in 1900. The symbol of the red cross was added so the white banner on the flag would not look like flag of truce.

Answer 4

A red saltire of St. Andrew is on the flag of Florida. This flag is on a white background. Over the years, Florida's flag has changed and the final design was approved in 1900.

Answer 5

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