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This presentation presents the state symbols of the countries in which the plants are present. Plants have great importance in state symbols, as they characterize nature, economy. political and spiritual values ​​of the country. Undoubtedly, heraldry is an interesting science, studying which you can learn a lot about the multifaceted features of a particular country.

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Plants in state symbols

Objectives of the work: to study the symbolism of states where plants are present. Tasks: 1. Writing brief description state symbols in which plants are present. 2. Find out what meaning the plants have in these symbols.

Heraldry is the science of coats of arms and emblems. The main figures that are used in the compilation of the coats of arms are divided into natural, artificial and fantastic. Natural figures in heraldry are those images that reflect the phenomena and manifestations of the entire diverse world of nature. Natural figures are subdivided into three main groups: - space objects, planets and elements, natural phenomena; - animals; - Plants In this work, we will consider only plants that are present in the state symbols.

Trees. Trees are usually depicted with clear signs of their species. Oak, pine, spruce, linden, birch, palm, olive, laurel are especially widespread. Less common are apple, pear, cherry, yew, maple, cedar, baobab and some others, especially in the symbolism of the "third world" countries. Trees can be depicted as a whole, in such cases they are called "torn out", or parts. Each of these types of images has its own meaning.

The coat of arms of Lebanon is made with the style of the Lebanese flag. Red is a symbol of the blood shed in the struggle against various colonizers, white is the purity of the snow of the Lebanese mountains, the purity of the thoughts of the people of Lebanon. Tree - Lebanese cedar - a symbol of holiness and immortality (eternity). Lebanon

The coat of arms of the colony of Brazil 1500-1816 The coat of arms depicts a coffee tree, which in these years was the main agricultural crop. It was coffee that made the Brazilians profitable. Brazil

The coat of arms consists of a central emblem framed by branches coffee tree on the left and tobacco on the right, these are important crops. coat of arms from 1822 to 1889 from 1889

In the center of the coat of arms there is a Haitian palm tree (agricultural culture of Haiti), considered on the island a symbol of freedom of the people, crowned with its other symbol - the Phrygian cap. Palm is a significant symbol of victory, glory, superiority, peace, longevity, resurrection and immortality. Haiti Haiti

The central emblem is supported by an image of a mountain range that turns into a plateau, a typical Honduran landscape. Forested mountains and hills occupy about two-thirds of its territory. Three pines and three evergreen oaks, the most characteristic trees for the central part of the country, symbolize the forest resources of Honduras. In addition, pines denote sublime aspirations. human soul and the oaks are courage. Honduras

Leaves. The leaves of trees, depicted separately, are of great importance in the emblem, since they are even better than a whole tree, they can specifically indicate its species, and therefore, more clearly reveal the meaning of the emblem. Oak, linden, spruce, pine needles, as well as stylized images of yew needles, maple leaves, and palm leaves are the most widespread in classical and modern emblems.

The coat of arms of Italy includes olive and oak branches. Oliva symbolizes the peacefulness of the nation, meaning the desire for internal harmony in the country and international brotherhood outside its borders. The oak branch speaks of the strength and dignity of the Italian people. At the same time, both of these branches represent the two most typical types of Italian vegetation. Italy

The blooming cactus is famous for the fact that cochineal aphids multiply on it in huge numbers, from the dried individuals of which they obtain excellent scarlet dye for fabrics and food coloring. The branch of the evergreen stone oak symbolizes the republic, and the branch of the laurel symbolizes the glory and immortality of its heroes. The branches are tied with a ribbon of national colors. Mexico

The upper part of the coat of arms of the Bahamas is surrounded by the branches of the royal palm tree growing on the islands, as a symbol of fertility. The palm branch is the main symbol of victory, triumph and longevity. Bahamas

The national emblem of Canada is the sugar maple leaf, which is featured on both the flag and the coat of arms of Canada. it beautiful tree- one of the tallest broadleaf trees in the world (up to 40 m in height) - grows only in the southeast of Canada. The image of sugar maple leaves growing from one branch represents the development of a new nation from many peoples.

Herbs. Herbs include all plants that are usually depicted as completely the same. in green... Herbs are depicted either in the form of a bunch, or as a separate stem, if they have well-defined generic characteristics. So, for example, heather, sedge, clover, flax, celery, thistle (burdock), leeks, as well as tobacco are depicted, sugarcane that have recently appeared in the coats of arms of a number of new countries.

Shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is registered trademark Republic of Ireland, is a graphic representation of a three-lamellar white clover leaf. White clover has long been known for its medicinal properties, and in the Victorian era it became a very popular motif in ornaments. Ireland

Fruit. The fruits can be depicted as a group or woven into a wreath, and can also be represented by any one specific type. Among the classic fruits, grapes, orange, nuts, pomegranates, apples, pears, as well as acorns, spruce and pine cones, raspberries and an ear of corn should be noted, which are classified as fruits in the emblem. Of the fruits that have recently been introduced into heraldry, it should be noted orange, lemon, pineapple, coconut, banana, nutmeg, depicted on the coats of arms of a number of tropical island states.

Pineapples, placed on the board, did not play and do not play a big role in the economy and are grown in insignificant quantities. They symbolize tropical vegetation and agriculture in general. A basket with fruits and fruits in hands, Indian women and onions in the hands of an Indian remind of their main occupations - agriculture and hunting. Jamaica

The coat of arms of the Armenian SSR depicts a grape bush with a vine and leaves, ears of wheat. Grapes clearly symbolized and reflected one of the branches of the republic's economy, and in a broader sense served as an emblem of fertility. Armenian SSR

The coat of arms was approved as a national symbol on May 9, 1834, shortly after the liberation from Spanish colonialism. At that time, the republic bore the name of New Granada, which is reminiscent of an open pomegranate in the upper part of the coat of arms, on its sides there are two golden horns, symbolizing the country's wealth, gold is poured from one, and from the other all kinds of fruits of the earth. Colombia

Ears of corn. Spikes in the row of plant emblems stand out in a special group due to their special importance, especially among the states that arose in the 20th century. Images of ears, as a rule, are stylized, given conditionally. Of cereals, rye, wheat, millet and rice are usually depicted. Ears can be depicted separately, or grouped into wreaths, or combined and alternated with each other, or depicted in sheaves.

The cogwheel and crops on Vietnam's coat of arms represent the union of agriculture and industrial labor in the overall communist model. Vietnam

A view of a hydroelectric power station irrigating rice fields, rice inflorescences on the sides, forming an oval structure of the coat of arms. As you can see, rice is the main wealth of the country. Democratic Kampuchea 1975-1979

Below is a wreath of wheat ears and oak branches. A wreath of ears of corn symbolizes wealth and fertility. Oak branches symbolize the antiquity of the country. Azerbaijan

In the center of the coat of arms there is an oval, which depicts Mount Potosi. The sun rises behind it on the left side. In front of it is depicted an alpaca, which is the national animal of this country, as well as a sheaf of wheat and a breadfruit. The last two sites represent the resources of Bolivia. Bolivia

Flowers. Flowers are the oldest group of plant images in heraldry, but it continues to grow with new species. Due to their antiquity, flowers in heraldry usually have not natural, but emphatically heraldic, stylized and conventional images. This applies primarily to chrysanthemum, rose, lily, lotus. Other flowers include burdock, carnation, daffodil, bell, chamomile, buttercup, poppy, tulip, lily of the valley and edelweiss, and among the newly introduced heraldry by young states, orchids and Victoria region should be noted.

In the center of the coat of arms is the emblem of a water lily, framed by ears of rice. There are four stars and a jute trefoil above the water lily. The water lily is the national flower of Bangladesh, it is found throughout the country. Rice represents Bangladesh as an agricultural country. Bangladesh

The coat of arms of Belarus is decorated with “useful plants for the economy” - blue flax flowers and pink clover. In heraldry, they play not a symbolic role, but an informational one, since they inform about the main wealth of the country. Byelorussia

The imperial seal of Japan is a symbol in the form of a yellow or orange 16-petal chrysanthemum. It is considered the emblem of the Japanese emperors and members of the Japanese imperial family. The imperial seal is sometimes used as the national emblem, although the country's official emblem does not exist in Japan. The image of the imperial seal consists of a central circle surrounded by sixteen petals, outside them are surrounded by a second row of petals. Japan

On the coat of arms of Nepal, you can see the red flowers of rhododendrons. it national flower country. Crimson is also considered the national color of Nepal. Nepal

Conclusion: Plants are of great importance in state symbols: 1. Characterize the nature of the country 2. Characterize the economy of the country 3. Reflect the political values ​​of the country 4. Reflect the spiritual values ​​of the country. Undoubtedly, heraldry is an interesting science, studying which you can learn a lot about the multifaceted features of a particular country.

Many coats of arms of the world contain in their symbolism the plants that made them famous. Lilies and maple leaves, hemp and poppy combined in heraldic signs and took their place in the symbols of states ...

Coat of arms of Australia - branches of eucalyptus, kangaroo and emu
Plants and animals (both existing and mythical) were most often chosen for emblems and coats of arms. Mostly plants are represented that play a serious role in the welfare of the state, or have an important symbolic meaning. So on the coats of arms they were depicted in full size or in parts: oak, pine, spruce, linden, birch, palm, olive, laurel; bunches or stems of herbs: heather, sedge, clover, flax, celery, thistle, leek; individual leaves of trees : oak, linden, pine; fruits: grapes, orange, nuts, pomegranate, apple, pear; ears of cereals: rye, wheat, millet (kaoliang) and rice; flowers: rose, daffodil, tulip, lily, iris, chamomile, chrysanthemum , lotus. In the USA, each state of the country has its own flower symbol: Indiana - peony, Ohio - red carnation, Colorado - catchment area, Alaska - forget-me-not, Kansas - sunflower, Texas - blue lupine, California - Escholzia.
Let's talk about some of them ...

the Rose
The most common flower in heraldry is the rose, which represents the image of the Mother of God. Interestingly, wreaths and bouquets of roses could only be used by persons belonging to the royal family, everyone else was content with one flower. The world famous war of the Red and White Rose was so called because the York dynasty fell in love with the white rose more, and the Lancastrian house chose the damask red. A flower with red petals and white stamens, the so-called Tudor rose, is the emblem of England. In Bulgaria, the unofficial symbol is a bright purple rose, while the capital of China prefers black. There are 9 roses on the coat of arms of the capital of Finland. ...

Lily
Lily is a sign of purity, holiness and integrity. The lily triad is a symbol of the Bourbon family, the kings of France and Spain. Thanks to this, the lily flaunted everywhere - from carriages and coins, to flags and clothes, for which France was called the country of lilies. It is curious that opinions regarding the stylistic image of a lily on the royal coat of arms have caused numerous controversies - some scientists believe that this is the tip of a halberd, others that it is an iris flower. Lily also flaunts on the coat of arms of Florence, Bosnia and Herzegovina, many noble families of Poland.

Lotus
The noble lotus is the most revered flower among Egyptians, Indians and Buddhists. For example, the coat of arms of Egypt used to be five petals of a dissolved lotus, and although today the coat of arms has been changed, it is still considered the sacred flower of Egypt. However, despite its popularity, the lotus adorns only one modern coat of arms - this is the coat of arms of a small country of Bangladesh.

For all peoples of the world, the country's symbolism plays an important role. It reflects the history of the state, the thinking of their ancestors, national traditions that will always be sacred. The coat of arms is a distinctive feature of the country, depicted on coins, flags and shields. The choice of thousands of emblems and images that existed in the Middle Ages was not random in each of the states. In most countries, these symbols are understood as national and unifying. But in addition to traditional symbols, each country has a number of others, which denote history, culture and way of life specific to each state.

The most ancient heraldic decorations include flowers and plants... Today, images of flowers can be found on the coats of arms of many countries. Initially, the list of plants allowed for the image was limited, and each of them had a clearly defined meaning. So, the lily, being the royal symbol of France, meant purity and light. Beautiful flower roses - the royal symbol of England - gave hope and joy.

The ancient heraldic symbols were laurel and olive branches, as symbols of triumph, victory and peacefulness. To this day, they remain the most often depicted plants on the state emblems of the vast majority of countries in the world and, as a rule, are depicted together.

In second place in popularity - White Rose which symbolizes love and faith. It is found on the royal arms of European countries and today is the official flower and symbol of Finland. The Finnish coat of arms depicts nine roses at once, according to the number of administrative units of the country.

The state emblem of Japan is a sixteen-petalled chrysanthemum. Back at the end of the VIII century A.D. this flower became the national emblem of the state and the highest award of the country - the order of the chrysanthemum. This plant in Japan is surrounded by love and care. Thanks to its long flowering period, chrysanthemum represents happiness and longevity.

Not so long ago, in the heraldry of young tropical states, images of an orchid, "Victoria regia", a giant water lily, included in the modern coat of arms of the state of Guyana, appeared. A garland of rhododendrons adorns the coat of arms of Nepal. And the coat of arms of Mexico depicts cacti.

Among the coat of arms, such types of trees as oak, pine, spruce, linden, maple, birch, olive, palm, laurel are very popular. There are apple, cherry, yew, cedar and baobab. Images of trees are used both in whole - from roots to crown, and in part: trunk, crown or individual branches. These plant symbols indicate the breed, the noble origin of the coat of arms and carry a certain meaning. For example, oak means strength and power, laurel - glory and honor, olive - peace and wisdom, palm - longevity and victory, and spruce - fertility and renewal.

On modern coat of arms The Italian Republic depicts the branches of olive and oak. The olive branch symbolizes the peacefulness of the nation, meaning the desire for internal harmony in the country and international brotherhood outside its borders. And the oak branch speaks of the strength and dignity of the Italian people.

The fifth, lower, white field of the coat of arms of Canada depicts three red leaves of a sugar maple growing from one branch and personifying the development of a new nation from many peoples.

Antigua and Barbuda ... Mainly the coat of arms of this country denotes the sugar industry, which generates most of the income for the islands. At the base of the shield, in front of the sea, there is a tower symbolizing the sugar-cane factory. On the left side of the coat of arms there is a sugar cane, on the right - a cotton flower. The helmet is braided with four hibiscus flowers, on top of the helmet is a pineapple.

The Australian national emblem is depicted as a shield framed by flowering eucalyptus branches.

On the coat of arms of Angola, you can see the national symbols of this country: corn, coffee and cotton, reflecting industrial and agricultural products. The cotton and coffee found on the coats of arms can be called symbols of foreign trade.

The coat of arms of the Republic of Bulgaria is depicted on the shield. At the foot are crossed oak branches with acorns. In this case, the oak symbolizes strength and nobility.

Olive branches on the coat of arms of France symbolize peace, oak branches - wisdom. The coat of arms of Cuba consists of a shield under a Phrygian cap, framed by an oak branch on one side and a laurel branch on the other.

The coats of arms of Argentina, Greece and El Salvador are surrounded by a garland of noble laurel, which is a symbol of victory.

Brazil consists of a central emblem framed by branches of a blossoming coffee tree on the left side and tobacco on the right.

The coats of arms of countries such as Uruguay, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Cyprus are bordered by olive branches, which means, first of all, a symbol of peace. As well as peace, steadfastness, generosity and refinement.

Gambia ... The coat of arms of this country depicts a shield, above which the heraldic helmet of a knight and a palm branch around it rises. The palm tree, symbolizing longevity and victory, is featured on the coat of arms of Liberia, as the most versatile source of nutrition for Liberians, ultimately representing prosperity. The palm tree also symbolizes the main tree Saudi Arabia... Around the shield of Malta, you can find two branches: on the right olive, on the left - palm, meaning peace and nature of Malta. Upper part of the coat of arms Bahamas surrounded by the branches of the royal palm tree growing on the islands, as a symbol of fertility.

The coat of arms of Haiti depicts a cabbage palm surrounded by a Phrygian cap, which symbolizes the freedom of the people of this country.

And the coconut tree depicted on the coat of arms of the Maldives reminds of the main means of existence of the nation. Residents believe that this is the most significant tree for them, since they use every part of it in various areas of life.

On the coats of arms of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, ears of wheat and stalks with open cotton bolls are represented, which characterizes the main wealth of these countries.

The coat of arms of the Republic of Belarus depicts flowers of clover and flax.

The image of flowers can be found not only on coats of arms, but also on modern banknotes and coins. different countries the world. For example, the Indian 20 paise coin features a lotus. From all of the above, it follows that different nations there has always been and remains a special attitude towards flowers and plants. Flowers were idolized, revered and made the main symbols of their country.

What is a symbol? Translated from the Greek language, this word means a sign, an omen inherent in something specific. But not everything that surrounds a person has a symbolic meaning. Falling snow is a sign of winter, and dripping from roofs means spring is coming. But these phenomena are not symbols. The latter carry a deeper, philosophical meaning.

We all know perfectly well that the dove is a symbol of peace, and a pair of white swans symbolizes love and fidelity. Different countries also have their own signs and signs. They are formal and informal. The official ones include state symbols: coat of arms, flag and anthem. When did they first appear? What do they mean?

What plants are symbols of the countries of the world? What were the first flags made of and what was depicted on the first Russian coat of arms? Next, we will consider the most interesting and unusual symbols of countries and cities in the world. But first, a little digression into history.

Distant past

One of the important symbols that emphasize the uniqueness of the country is the coat of arms. It appeared as the very first of the other official signs. Slavs who lived in the VI-VIII centuries. AD, with the help of various ornaments, separate territories were distinguished. The prototype of the oldest coat of arms can be considered a seal with the image of a falcon. These belonged to the great Russian princes. Any documents were certified with a seal so that any person, even an uneducated one, could appreciate the importance of such paper.

The first Russian coat of arms was a coin with the image of St. George the Victorious. In the middle of the 15th century, a double-headed eagle appeared. His image was present on the royal seal and on the coin.

Pole, banners, banners, flags

At all times, people communicated with the help of symbols, thanks to them, belonging to a certain clan-tribe was indicated. Roman legionnaires, setting out on campaigns, carried with them a pole with a pennant. Images of gods, various symbols could be applied on them. With their help, the soldiers during the battle could determine where the enemy's army was.

The first flags appeared in China and Egypt, their history thus goes back about 3000 years. They became troops, territories, and then states. They were called differently: standard, banner, manipulus, banner. A march of troops, military battles, a military parade, an oath - all these events cannot be imagined without the use of such symbols. Banners could be decorated with fringes, ribbons, tassels. Various inscriptions and mottos could be present on them. Carrying the banner in battle was considered very honorable, and losing it meant saying goodbye to honor and to your life.

Types of flags of Russia

In Russia, the first banners appeared in the 10th century. The banner most often depicted the Savior Not Made by Hands.

The national flag appeared at the end of the 17th century, during the reign of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Three stripes of white, red and of blue color, and in the middle - the image of a two-headed eagle. Subsequently, commercial ships began to sail under this flag, and trade with foreign countries was conducted.

St. Andrew's flag. A blue cross is depicted on a white cloth. Ships went under this banner. It appeared at the end of the 17th century and began to be considered the flag of the Russian fleet. Later, panels of three colors appeared. The white one belonged to the admiral's ships, the blue one belonged to the vice admiral's, and the red one belonged to the rear admiral's. In 1992, the Andreevsky flag was returned to its status, and now the banner white with a blue cross represents the strength and power of the Russian fleet.

In 1858, the royal standard appeared. A black eagle was depicted on a yellow background. He was raised at the location of the king.

After October revolution the Red Banner of the RSFSR appeared. It depicted a sickle, a hammer, and a red star.

Since 1993, the Russian flag has become as we all know it. Three identical stripes different colors: white, blue, red.

Flags of the countries of the world

There are about 250 of them in total. Each of them is unique. Knowing about the color symbols of the flag, you can tell a lot about the country. In ancient times, the most popular colors were white, black and red. What do some of the colors of the flags say?

• White - purity of thoughts, innocence, truthfulness.
• Black - sadness, wisdom, modesty.
• Red - courage, strength, revolutionary spirit.
• Blue is the sea, tranquility, greatness.
• Green - in Muslim countries is considered the color of Islam.

Symbols from different countries of the world may have different meanings.

The national symbols of the countries of the world are sometimes very unusual. Take flags, for example. They all have the form of a rectangle, which depicts the symbols of different countries of the world. But there are exceptions. We bring to your attention the most interesting of them in form and content.

• The shape of the flag of the state of Nepal is pentagonal. But many call it a "half-grain". At the top of the flag is a drawing of the sun, and at the bottom is a drawing of the moon. The combination of these symbols suggests that the country will live and prosper forever, as these heavenly bodies are eternal.
• The Swiss flag is in the shape of a square. A large white cross is drawn on the red cloth. The flag of the International Committee of the Red Cross is its descendant, only in this case the cross is red and the fabric is white.
• The Vatican flag is also square. The base is two identical stripes of yellow and white, the last one depicts the coat of arms of the country - two keys to Paradise and Rome, and above them -
• The flag of Portugal features an astronomical instrument. It is a symbol of the geographical discoveries of the country.
• The Angkor Wat temple is depicted on This is also a kind of sign of uniqueness, because usually the symbols of the countries of the world do not contain images of religious structures.
• Russia's modern weapon, the Kalashnikov assault rifle, adorns the Mozambique flag. there are no such canvases anywhere else.
• The coat of arms depicting a chessboard is characteristic of Croatia. On the red, white and blue stripes of the flag, we can see the beloved symbol of chess players from all over the world.
• The outlines of Cyprus can be seen not only in geographical maps, but also on the white cloth of the state of the same name.
• A beautiful spectacle of the starry sky appears before our eyes on the flag of Brazil. All of it, of course, did not fit, only a part: 27 stars, according to the number of states in the country.
• At first glance, there is nothing unusual about the Norwegian flag. But this is a misleading impression. Part of this flag was painted by ... a child.
• does not use any signs on its banner. The green flag represents the state religion of the country - Islam.

The history of the creation of the coat of arms

The symbols of the countries of the world have a rich history dating back to ancient times. The tradition of creating a coat of arms begins with totems. This word means "kind". The Indians were the first to use totems. Each tribe chose an animal or plant, the image of which was applied to fabric, personal items, sometimes even to the human body. By these signs it was possible to determine belonging to a particular tribe.

Crusades and knightly duels in Western Europe contributed to the widespread use of coats of arms. They acted primarily as identification marks. In one of the poems of Samuil Yakovlevich Marshak there are these lines:

This was the old custom, -
So that from the state emblems
The beastly face threatened the neighbors
The grin of all your teeth.

The first coat of arms of Russia also depicted a bird of prey - a two-headed eagle. This image is still present on it.

Animals on the coats of arms of the world

Since ancient times, people have treated them with great respect. Animals were idolized, worshiped. Images were present on dishes, clothes, weapons. It was believed that they bring good luck and prosperity.

Animal symbols of the countries of the world are quite diverse:

• The lion is one of the oldest and most popular images. It personifies strength, fearlessness, dexterity. The symbol can be found on the coats of arms of Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Bulgaria, India and others.
• Kangaroo - lives in Australia, therefore it takes pride of place on the coat of arms of this country. Symbolizes forward movement, since these animals do not jump backward.
• The image of a cow is on the coat of arms of Andorra.
• Leopard symbolizes endurance, courage, courage. You can see on the coat of arms Here you can read the motto of this country: "Brotherhood. Justice. Labor".
• The antelope is present on the coat of arms of the state of Zimbabwe.

Symbols of the countries of the world can be expressed not only with the help of animals. On some coats of arms there are images of plants, objects, natural phenomena, fruits.

Flowers-symbols of the countries of the world

The world of plants is amazing and wonderful. Each country usually has its own flower. His image is even present on some coats of arms:

• Great Britain - rose, clover and thistle.
• Mexico, Malta - cactus.
• Guyana is a water lily.
• Antigua and Barbuda - Red Hibiscus.

Similar symbols of the countries of the world (plants and trees) can be found on the coats of arms.

• Peru is a laurel branch.
• Bahamas Cuba, Dominican Republic and many other countries - a palm tree.
• Australia - eucalyptus.
• Jamaica, Antigua, Barbuda - pineapple.
• Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Turkmenistan - grapes.

The most exotic coat of arms in the world

The state of Dominica is located on an island in the Caribbean. The coat of arms of this country is called the most exotic. Judge for yourself. A blue-yellow shield is held by two sisseru parrots. Above them is an image of a roaring lion. The shield is divided into four parts.

Each of them contains a specific symbol.

• Boat with a sail - indicates a position in the Caribbean.
• Banana is one of the main crops in the country.
• Coconut palm tree on the island - symbolizes the highest point - the extinct volcano Dyabloten, 1447 m).
• The Dominican mountain frog is an endemic animal found only on the islands of Dominica and Montserrat.

At the bottom of the coat of arms is a ribbon with the country's motto: "After God (the main thing) is the earth."

1. Main solemn song Russian Empire"God save the Tsar!" and "God save the Queen!" Great Britain were very similar. The fact is that the words of the Russian anthem were set to the music of the British. Only more than ten years later another version was written. This time the music was by a Russian composer.
2. The world's longest hymn is Greek. Officially, it consists of only two verses, but when it was written, there were more than a hundred verses. The short version is played at the opening and closing of the Olympic Games.
3. The National Anthem of Armenia is based on the poem "Song of an Italian Girl".
4. At one of the international tournaments, the first place was taken by an athlete from Kazakhstan. During the award ceremony, instead of the anthem, a song from the film sounded, since it was she who appeared in the search engine next to the real anthem of Kazakhstan.
5. During the Great Patriotic War in Norway, the Nazis broke into the Philharmonic Hall. They were about to grab one of the violinists, who was of Jewish nationality. The musicians began to sing the Norwegian anthem, and this gave him the opportunity to hide.

Unofficial symbols representing different countries

In addition to the official symbols, each state has its own distinctive signs and signs. Among them are the artistic symbols of the countries of the world. Let's remember the most famous ones:

• In Russia - samovar, birch, Red Square, the Kremlin.
• In the United States of America - the Statue of Liberty.
• In Great Britain - Big Ben.
• In France - the Eiffel Tower.
• In Japan, sakura.
• In Egypt, there are pyramids.

In addition, there are animal symbols of the countries of the world. Some of them:

• Australia is a kangaroo.
• Great Britain is a lion.
• Russia is a brown bear.
• Holland is a cow.
• India is a tiger.
• China is a panda.
• Canada is a beaver.
• Mongolia is a horse.
• Thailand is an elephant.
• New Zealand is a kiwi bird.
• Germany is an eagle.

State symbols of the countries of the world and other signs emphasize the uniqueness of each state. Respecting the traditions and customs of other peoples, it is necessary to know their symbolism.

Flowers in the emblems of different countries

• For all peoples of the world, the country's symbolism plays an important role. It reflects the history of the state, the thinking of their ancestors, national traditions that will always be sacred. The coat of arms is a distinctive feature of the country, depicted on coins, flags and shields. The choice of thousands of emblems and images that existed in the Middle Ages was not random in each of the states. In most countries, these symbols are understood as national and unifying. But in addition to traditional symbols, each country has a number of others, which denote history, culture and way of life specific to each state.

• The most ancient coat of arms include flowers and plants. Today, images of flowers can be found on the coats of arms of many countries. Initially, the list of plants allowed for the image was limited, and each of them had a clearly defined meaning. So, the lily, being the royal symbol of France, meant purity and light. The beautiful rose flower - the royal symbol of England - gave hope and joy.

• The ancient heraldic symbols were laurel and olive branches, as symbols of triumph, victory and peacefulness. To this day, they remain the most often depicted plants on the state emblems of the vast majority of countries in the world and, as a rule, are depicted together.

• In second place in popularity is the white rose, which symbolizes love and faith. It is found on the royal arms of European countries and today is the official flower and symbol of Finland. The Finnish coat of arms depicts nine roses at once, according to the number of administrative units of the country.