National seal of the Comoros facts for kids

Quick facts for kids National Seal of the Comoros
Armiger	Union of the Comoros
Adopted	2016
Motto	Unité, Solidarité, Développement "Unity, Solidarity, Development"

The national seal of the Comoros is an important symbol for the country. It features a crescent moon, just like the one seen on the national flag. Inside this crescent, you'll find the four stars that also appear on the flag.

Right above the crescent, there is a bright sun with its rays shining outwards. Around the main design, the name of the country, "Union of the Comoros," is written in both French and Arabic. The entire design is framed by two olive branches. At the very bottom, the national motto is written in French.

The Comoros National Seal

The national seal is like a special stamp that represents a country. It is used on official documents and buildings. The seal of the Comoros tells a story about its history and values.

What Does the Seal Look Like?

The main part of the Comoros seal is a green crescent moon. Inside the crescent are four white stars. These symbols are very important to the Comoros. Above the crescent and stars, a golden sun shines brightly. Its rays spread out, making the seal look very hopeful.

Around this central picture, the country's name is written. It says "Union of the Comoros" in two languages. These are French and Arabic. French is spoken because of the country's history. Arabic is important because of the country's religion.

The whole design is surrounded by two green olive branches. These branches form a circle around the main symbols. At the bottom of the seal, you can read the country's motto. It is written in French: "Unité, Solidarité, Développement."

The Meaning Behind the Symbols

Each part of the Comoros national seal has a special meaning. The green crescent moon and the four white stars are symbols of Islam. Islam is the main religion in the Comoros. The four stars also stand for the four main islands that make up the Comoros. These islands are Grande Comore, Mohéli, Anjouan, and Mayotte.

The sun above the crescent often represents a bright future. It can also mean new beginnings and independence. The olive branches that frame the seal are a common symbol of peace. They show that the Comoros wishes for peace.

The national motto, "Unité, Solidarité, Développement," is very important. It means "Unity, Solidarity, Development" in English. These words show what the people of the Comoros believe in. They want to be united, help each other, and grow as a nation.

A Look at Past Seals

The Comoros has had different national seals over the years. These changes often happened when the country's government or name changed. Each seal reflected the time it was used.

The first seal after independence was used from 1975 to 1978. It represented the "State of the Comoros." Later, from 1978 to 2016, a different seal was used. This was for the "Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros." The current seal was adopted in 2016. It represents the "Union of the Comoros."

Gallery

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  Seal of the State of the Comoros (1975–1978)

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  Seal of the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros and the Union of the Comoros (1978–2016)

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  Seal of the Union of the Comoros (2016-present)

See also

Would you like to read about the Comoros seal in Spanish? Check out: Sello de Comoras para niños