Ecuador is a state located in South America. Ecuador borders Peru and Colombia and is washed by the Pacific Ocean. The country includes the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador is known for its mountains - the Andes, which consist of two ridges:
- Oriental Cordillera.
- Western Cordillera.
Ecuador: coat of arms and flag
The national symbol of the state has a rectangular shape, it has yellow, blue, red stripes horizontally. The flag of Ecuador has a 1:2 aspect ratio and was approved in December 1900. The width of the top yellow stripe is equal to the total width of the other two stripes.
The coat of arms of Ecuador is located exactly in the center of the flag canvas and has the shape of a shield, which depicts the Guayas River, which originates from the Chimborazo volcano. The depicted picture personifies not only the beauty of the nature of Ecuador, but also the we alth of such regions of the state as the Costa and Sierra. A ship is sailing on the river. He was chosen for a reason. The first steamboat in South America was built in Guayaquil in 1841. Every ship has a mast, but not this one. Here, instead of a mast, a caduceus is depicted, which symbolizes the development of the economy and trade. Above you can see a bright golden sun, above which you can see the following signs of the zodiac:
- Aries.
- Taurus
- Gemini.
- Cancer.
These signs symbolize the period from March to July, when the March Revolution took place in 1845. On the coat of arms you can see the Andean condor, which is depicted not only on the symbols of power in Ecuador, but also in Chile, Bolivia, and Colombia. The Andean Condor, which spread its wings, is a symbol of the greatness, strength and power of Ecuador. Four flags of Ecuador are located on the sides of the shield - the laurel symbolizes the glory of the state, and the palm leaf, located on the right, symbolizes peace. Fasces are depicted under the shield, which symbolize the dignity of the young republic.
Meaning of the flag of Ecuador
In heraldry, every symbol, stripe, star or image has a meaning. The flag of Ecuador is a tribute to the patriots who shed their own blood for the independence of the state. The blue color symbolizes the sky and the sea. Ecuador has minerals, especially gold. The yellow color of the canvas symbolizes this particular metal. The flag of Ecuador has changed several times.
History of national symbols
In 1822, Venezuela, Ecuador and Colombia gained independence. Therefore, it is not surprising that the symbols of these states are similar. These countries formed a confederation called Gran Colombia. In 1830, the confederation broke up, but the national symbols of these countries reflected a period of unity. The symbol of the confederation was designed by the great fighter for freedom and human rights - GeneralFrancisco Miranda. The flag of Ecuador most of all resembles the flag of Colombia, and the main difference is the image of the coat of arms of Ecuador. In 1900, the coat of arms of the state was officially transferred to the canvas of the flag. Another distinguishing feature is that the aspect ratio is 1:2, while the flag of Colombia has a 2:3 aspect ratio. The coat of arms of Colombia, which is also very similar to the Ecuadorian, depicts a cornucopia from which gold (coins) is pouring.
