OFFICIAL SYMBOLS



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  • National FLAG

  • National SHIELD

  • PINE-National TREE

  • ORCHID-National FLOWER

  • WHITE TAILED DEER-National FAUNA


    NATIONAL FLAG


    Three equal bands: blue(top), white(center), blue(bottom) and five-pointed stars centerd
    in the white band. The stars represent the members(Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua,
    El Salvador and Costa Rica) of the former Federal Republic of Central.




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    NATIONAL SHIELD


    It represents Honduras' history and the rich variety of national resources, which should be protected.



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    PINE-NATIONAL TREE


    The pine tree (pinus oocarpa or pino ocote) represents the national flora.


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    ORCHID-NATIONAL FLOWER


    The unique beauty, vigor and characteristics of the Orchid (Honduras' native flower)
    replaced the Rose(not native to Honduras) as the National Flower.


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    WHITE TAILED DEER-NATIONAL FAUNA


    The White Tailed Deer (odocoileus Vierginianus)is the beauty symbol of Honduras' fauna,
    who lives in plains and vegetated hills.


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