What does the yellow on Saskatchewan's flag represent?
motto- Multis E Gentibus Vires ("from many people strenth")
flower- western red lily
bird- prairie sharp-tailed grouse
tree- white birch
What is the bird on the flag of Guatemala?
The national animal of Guatemala is a green bird called the Quetzal. This is also the name of a city and of the currency. (The name is borrowed from a god of the ancient civilization that resided there.)
What do the colors of Guyana flag represent?
GREEN represents the agricultural and forested nature of Guyana
WHITE symbolizes the rivers and water potential of the country
GOLDEN arrow represents Guyana's mineral wealth
BLACK portrays the endurance that will sustain the forward thrust of the Guyanese people and
RED represents the zeal and dynamic nature of nation-building which lies before the young and independent Guyana
What does the Aborignal flag mean to the Aboriginals?
The black means the people, the yellow means the sun and the red can mean the blood to some Aboriginal people
What is the purpose of the star and the crescent in the flag of Pakistan?
Pakistan is an Islamic country and so its flag is what is called an Islamic flag. Tradition has it that Sultan Osman I had a dream involving a giant crescent moon and from then on the crescent became a Muslim symbol while the five pointed star represents the five pillars of Islam.
What does the red white and blue on the Netherlands flag stand for?
The flag was changed in 1795 by the French because they had a big influence on the Netherlands. They changed it to Red-White-Blue. Officially it was Orange-White-Blue (Prinsenvlag) because the Prince of Orange conquered the Netherlands and the people made a flag in his honour. The orange meant power, public might, and a defending spirit. The white was neutral and represented Politics and Religion. The blue represented the people, work and the economy.
What three colors are on the Rwandan flag that was adopoted in 2001?
The three colors on the Rwandan flag adopted in 2001 are light blue, yellow, and green.
What does the German flag stand for?
Well that's quite a long and complicated answer. But basically its stands, historically, for the unification of Germany, The colors were first used in the 19th century during the struggle of the unification of the hundreds German (independent) states into a more democratic construct of a nation. In a poem it is called the dark night (presence with small states, a lot of borders within Germany, powerful autocrats and no citizen rigths), the red morning (the idea of a better future, the ideals of the young, the struggle) and the golden light (the future of a united Germany where all Germans together can work for the better in the country).Similarities can be found in the German anthem. Later was freedom added to the symbols.As the only German flag the flag of the President and the Chancelor have an eagle in the middle due to the heraldic history of German flags.
Which national flag is made up of black gold and red?
Belgium has vertical stripes of black, gold and red.
Why dragon is in the flag of Bhutan?
The dragon in the flag of Bhutan symbolizes the country's name, which translates to "Land of the Thunder Dragon." The dragon represents the thunder and the fierce protector of the nation, embodying strength and purity. The white color of the dragon signifies the purity of the Bhutanese people and their commitment to their culture. Additionally, the dragon holds jewels in its claws, symbolizing the wealth and prosperity of the nation.
What is the meaning of the national flag of Jamaica?
Jamaican Flag Meaning:
The Jamaican flag is symbolized by the motto: 'Hardships there are but the land is green and the sun shineth'. The black triangles represent the adversity Jamaica has overcome and for hardships it may have in the future. The green triangles represent hope and agriculture and the golden saltire (diagonal cross) stands for the mineral wealth of Jamaica and sunlight.
What do the colors on the denmark flag mean?
According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Danish flag represent the following: * White - peace and honesty * Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
What color is the Italian flag?
The Italian flag consists of three different colors that make up the overall look of the flag that represents them. The colors in the flag are as follows they are green, white and red. They are represented by three blocks of color connected vertically.
What do the 3 colors of the Tennessee flag represent?
The three stars are of pure white, representing the three grand divisions of the state. They are bound together by the endless circle of the blue field, the symbol being three bound together in one - an indissoluble trinity. The large field is crimson. The final blue bar relieves the sameness of the crimson field and prevents the flag from showing too much crimson when hanging limp. The white edgings contrast more strongly the other colors.
What does ordem e progresso means in brazilean?
The motto at the flag is actually Ordem e Progresso (not de).
Ordem e Progresso means ORDER AND PROGRESS. (its a positivism movement motto).
ORDEM - ORDER
PROGRESSO - PROGRESS
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What animals are seen a Mexican flag?
The Mexican Flag portrays an eagle, perched on a prickly pear tree, devouring a serpent
What does the colors of the Indonesia flag mean?
White - Peace and Honesty
Red - Hardiness, Bravery, Strength and Valour (boldness or determination)
What does the colors on the Latvias flag mean?
Lithuanian's flag colors are based on the country's traditional national dress - the yellow stripe represents the sun, Lithuania's fields of wheat and prosperity; the green symbolizes the country's forests, flora and hope; and the red stands for the blood spilt for independence, courage and the people's love for Lithuania.
What do the colors of the Dominican flag represent?
The flag of the Dominican Republic is composed of a central white cross with red and blue rectangles in the corners (red in the upper right and lower left; blue in upper left and lower right). The national coat of arms is in the center of the white cross. The coat of arms pictures a red, white and blue flag-draped shield with a Bible and cross; the shield is surrounded by an olive branch (on the left) and a palm branch (on the right). A blue ribbon above the shield reads, "Dios, Patria, Libertad" (meaning "God, Fatherland, Liberty"). A red ribbon under the shield reads, "Republica Dominicana" (meaning "Dominican Republic"). The ratio of its height to its width is about 2:3.
This flag was officially adopted on November 6, 1844, after the Dominican
hi Republic obtained independence from Haiti.
AnswerThe blue is said to stand for Liberty, red for the fire and blood of the independence struggle and the white cross is a symbol of sacrifice.
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The Dominican Republic flag was officially adopted on November 6, 1844.
The blue and red are from the flag of Haiti, which once controlled the Dominican Republic. The white cross is symbolic of faith.
The centered coat of arms appears on the flag for national and state use only. That coat of arms displays an open bible topped by a gold cross. Above the arms the Trinitarian motto is displayed, Dios, Patria, Libertad. (God, Country, Freedom)
Why do chinese people like red?
Probably red, as red represents the blood split during the communist revolution.
What is the color of the tennessee state flag?
Adopted in 1905, the flag features three stars representing the grand divisions of the state: East, Middle and West. The stars are bound together in indissoluble unity by an unending white band. The meaning of the three stars are for culturally and geologically, East, Middle, and West Tennessee are as different as any three state could be.
What do the colors in Lithuania's flag represent?
The colors of the national flag represent Estonia's history, nature and folk costumes. The blue stripe represents faith, loyalty and devotion as well as the sky, sea, and lakes. The black symbolizes the dark past and suffering of the Estonian people as well as the traditional black jacket of the Estonian peasant. The white represents striving towards enlightenment and virtue, hope and freedom. White also symbolizes the color of birch bark and snow, and Estonian summer nights illuminated by the midnight sun
Who decided the colour of Pakistan flag green and white?
The flag was designed by Amiruddin Kidwai, and is based on the All-India Muslim League flag. The national flag of Pakistan was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, just three days before the country's independence.The constituent assembly of Pakistan met on the 11th of August,1947 and approved it when Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan presented the flag to the constituent assembly.
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How do you retire a worn United States flag?
The only definitive answer is found in the US Flag Code. TITLE 4 > CHAPTER 1 > Sec. 8(k). It states:
"The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning"