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National Emblems
Questions about emblems such as flags, coats-of-arms, or any other other national symbols such as animals or trees.
717 Questions
What do the parts of Chile's coat of arms mean?
The coat of arms of Chile is conformed by many elements, and each one of them have an specific meaning and significance. The Condor is one of the most important symbols of the country, since this majestic bird lives only in this territory, the other animal represented in the coat of arms and that also is an exclusive species of this land, is the Huemul. Colors are also very important, the red color is there to represent the blood that was spilled in the fight for the independence of the country, the blue color is the sky and the white of the star is the snow over the Andes. This star is supposed to represent the government. The motto under the coat that reads 'Por la razón o la fuerza', it reads 'By reason or force' in English, and its meaning is related to the Chilean conviction to use the force if others options fail.
Why was the national animal of India changed from lion to tiger?
Until 1973, the Lion was the national animal of India. In April 1973, Project Tiger was started to save the tigers in India. As a consequence, in 1973, the Bengal Tiger was made the national animal of India.
What is some information about Guatemala's national flower - the white nun?
It has three white petals and a yellow center
What is the national flower of Brazil?
The national flower, or floral emblem, of Brazil is the Ipê-amarelo (Tecoma chrysostricha)
You can see a picture in the Sources and Related Links section, below.
Ipe-Amarelo
To see what it looks like go here:
http://www.baixaki.com.br/imagens/wpapers/BXK16463_ipe-amarelo02800.jpg
Why were coat of arms created?
To distinguish the nobles fighting in battles and tournaments to their combatants and followers. Since they all wore roughly the same outfit and had their faces covered by visors, they would otherwise be hard to tell apart.
What do the symbols stand for in the Vatican City symbol?
The symbols for in the Vatican City are on its flag. The keys stand for the keys of Heaven. The Papal Tiara stands for the Pope. The yellow and white of the flag stand for gold and silver, the color of the keys.
Through 1821-1836 what did the colors stand for on the mexican flag?
At first, the meaning colors of the Mexican flag was:
- Green: was a sign of independence from Spain.
- White: Religion, faith or belief, the Roman Catholic faith.
- Red: Union among Americans and Europeans
What does it mean if a flag is at half mast?
It usually indicates that someone important recently died, or that there was a national disaster or tragedy.
What year did the peacock become India's national bird?
On 31st January 1965 Peackock became our National Bird.
Big ben, tea, the London eye, the gherkin (the building not the food :p), the beatles, red buses
maybe a bull or a matador but in FIFA its a spanish orange
What is national emblem of Australia?
The Australian coat of arms was adopted on September 19, 1912. The emblem design is a shield that represents New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. The shield is supported by a red kangaroo and an emu, which, by themselves, are unofficial emblems of Australia.
Why are there lions on some flags?
Possibly because lions are seen as a symbol of fieceness and strength, as well as being iconic to a country or organisation.
When was Coat of arms of the Pitcairn Islands created?
Coat of arms of the Pitcairn Islands was created in 1969.
Why jasmine flower is selected as a national flower of Indonesia?
Because they wanted to pay respect to jasmine, from the movie aladin.
Spain does not have an official national animal. The three Spanish symbols authorized by the government are the Flag, the Heraldic Crest, and the Spanish National Anthem.
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