On the flags of many countries of the world, we find images of plants. They are represented, as a rule, by trees, branches, flowers, wreaths, cereals (ears, sheaves), herbs and fruits. Initially, the list of plants allowed for the image was limited, and each of them had a clearly defined meaning. Different peoples have always had and still have a special attitude towards flowers and plants, which reflects the history of the state, the thinking of their ancestors, and national traditions.

The prickly pear cactus is depicted on the national flag of Mexico. Among the Aztecs, who inhabited the territory of modern Mexico in ancient times, cacti were sacred.

Since 1867, when Canada was granted dominion status, the maple leaf has become the national emblem. There are many amazingly beautiful maples in the country. Maple was used to make furniture and huts, maple syrup was mined and sugar was cooked from it.

The cedar is considered a Lebanese shrine. From its luxurious wood, beautiful palaces and temples were erected, strong sarcophagi were made for the pharaohs, exquisite thrones for the caliphs, and much more.

The Australian coat of arms features a kangaroo and emu animal pattern, framed by flowering eucalyptus branches (a typical plant in Australia), which support a shield with the six state coats of arms of Australia.

The varingjin tree is depicted on the coat of arms of Indonesia.

The coat of arms of Vietnam is crowned with ears of rice - the main grain crop of the country. They also adorn the emblem of the DPRK.

Olive branches on the white flag of Cyprus with a gold-sewn island silhouette symbolize peace.

The coat of arms of the small republic of San Marino is decorated with a wreath of oak and laurel branches. The coat of arms of Guatemala also features a laurel wreath.

The breadfruit is depicted on the coat of arms of the Republic of Bolivia, and the cinchona tree has become a symbol of Peru.

The coat of arms of Venezuela is decorated with a palm and laurel branch.

Fiji's symbol of independence is complex. The basis of Fiji's economy is sugarcane, bananas, coconut trees, which is reflected in the coat of arms.

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Presentation on the topic: Plants on the coats of arms of different countries

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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. 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. 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.

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Olive and oak are the most common trees in Italy. The olive indicates the southern territories of the country, and the oak indicates the northern ones. Olive and oak are the most common trees in Italy. The olive indicates the southern territories of the country, and the oak indicates the northern ones. The oak branch is a symbol of the strength and dignity of the people of the country.

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The coat of arms consists of a central emblem flanked by branches of a coffee tree on the left side and tobacco on the right, these are important agricultural crops in Brazil. The coat of arms consists of a central emblem flanked by branches of a coffee tree on the left side and tobacco on the right, these are important agricultural crops in Brazil.

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The palm tree means the beginning of the sun, exultation, honesty, glory. Since the palm tree always grows upright - blessing, triumph, victory. Never shedding foliage, a palm tree is constantly adorned with the same greenery. People consider such a power of this tree to be acceptable and suitable for depicting a victory. Palm tree means the beginning of the sun, exultation, honesty, glory. Since the palm tree always grows upright - blessing, triumph, victory. Never shedding foliage, a palm tree is constantly adorned with the same greenery. Such power of this tree is considered by people to be acceptable and suitable for depicting victory.

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

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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. 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.

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Flowers in the emblems of different countries For all peoples of the world, the symbols of the country play 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.

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Coat of Arms of Great Britain. Rose, clover and thistle. Herbal symbols of the United Kingdom countries: rose - the symbol of England, thistle - Scotland, clover - shamrock - Northern Ireland and leek - Wales.

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Coat of arms of Italy. Olive. Oak. Olive and oak are the most common trees in Italy. The olive indicates the southern territories of the country, and the oak indicates the northern ones. The oak branch is a symbol of the strength and dignity of the people of the country.

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Coat of arms of Brazil. Coffee tree, tobacco The coat of arms consists of a central emblem flanked by branches of a coffee tree on the left side and tobacco on the right, these are important agricultural crops in Brazil.

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Coat of arms of Bolivia. Breadfruit. The coat of arms depicts a sheaf of wheat and a breadfruit. These two sites represent the resources of Bolivia. There is also a laurel wreath on the coat of arms.

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Coat of arms of the Bahamas. Palm. Palm means the beginning of the sun, exultation, honesty, glory. Since the palm tree always grows upright - blessing, triumph, victory. Never shedding foliage, a palm tree is constantly adorned with the same greenery. Such power of this tree is considered by people to be acceptable and suitable for depicting victory.

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Coat of arms of Canada. Maple. On the lower, white field of the coat of arms of Canada, there are three red leaves of the sugar maple growing from one branch and personifying the development of a new nation from many peoples.

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 frequently 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.

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, images of an orchid, "Victoria regia" - a giant water lily, included in the modern coat of arms of the state of Guyana, appeared in the heraldry of young tropical states. 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.

Olive and oak branches are depicted on the modern coat of arms of the Italian Republic. The olive branch symbolizes the peacefulness of the nation, meaning the striving 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.

On the fifth, lower, white field of the coat of arms of Canada, there are three red leaves of the 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 ... On the coat of arms of this country, a shield is depicted, 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 the coats of arms, but also on modern banknotes and coins of different countries of the world. For example, the Indian 20 paise coin features a lotus. From all of the above, it follows that different peoples have always had and remains a special attitude towards flowers and plants. Flowers were idolized, revered and made the main symbols of their country.