Coat of arms of Somalia facts for kids
The coat of arms of Somalia is a special symbol for the country. It was officially chosen on October 10, 1956. This important symbol helps represent Somalia to the world.
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What is Somalia's Coat of Arms?
The coat of arms of Somalia features a shield held up by two leopards. These leopards are important animals in the region. The shield itself has a white, five-pointed star in the middle. This star is a common symbol in Somalia and represents unity.
What Does the Shield Look Like?
The shield has a blue background, which is a color often seen on Somalia's flag. The white star sits proudly in the center of this blue shield. Below the shield, there are two spears crossing each other, and two palm branches. These symbols add to the meaning of the coat of arms.
History of the Design
The design of Somalia's coat of arms has some history. The leopards and the white star were also part of the coat of arms used when the country was known as Italian Somaliland. Before the current design, Somalia had a different coat of arms from June 8, 1919. That older design had a shield divided by a wavy white line. The top part of that shield was blue with a leopard and a white five-pointed star.
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