National symbols of Peru
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National symbols of Peru are the symbols that are used in Peru to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of the cultural life and history. The national symbols of Peru are established by law and part of the Political Constitution of Peru (Article 49).[1]
Official symbols
[edit]The official symbols of Peru are established by law and part of the Political Constitution of Peru (Article 49).[1]
| Symbol | Image | Adopted | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag | Flag of Peru | |
February 25, 1825 |
| National anthem | National Anthem of Peru | September 19, 1821 | |
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Peru |  |
March 18, 2016 |
Unofficial symbols
[edit]| Symbol | Image | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National flower | Cantua (kantuta or guano) Cantua buxifolia[2] |
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Unofficial national flower emblems |
| National animal | Vicuña Vicugna vicugna |
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Unofficial national animal emblems |
| National bird | Cock-of-the-rock Rupicola peruviana[2] |
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Unofficial national bird emblems |
| National colors | Red White
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Unofficial national symbol | |
| Cockade | Cockade of Peru Escarapela[1] |
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Unofficial national symbol |
| National Instrument | Pan-flute |  |
Unofficial national symbol. |
Peruvian icons
[edit]Icons of Peruvian culture.
| Image | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu |  |
Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. |
| Inca Kola |  |
Sweet yellow soft drink. |
| Incan Empire |  |
Ancient civilization that encompassed Peru. |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Congress of Peru, Political Constitution of Peru Article 49, retrieved October 30, 2008
- ^ a b (in Spanish) National Institute for Natural Resources (INRENA), Boletín de Noticias No. 588[permanent dead link], retrieved October 30, 2008
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