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National symbols of Ecuador are the representative symbols that are used by Ecuador

Ecuador

Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...

to represent the nation, reflecting different aspects of the cultural life and history. The official symbols or emblems of Ecuador are established by law and part of the Political Constitution of Ecuador.

Official symbols

The official symbols of Ecuador are established by law.

	Symbol	Adopted
Flag Flag A flag is a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium.The first flags were used to assist...	Flag of Ecuador Flag of Ecuador The flag of Ecuador, which consists of horizontal bands of yellow , blue and red, was first adopted on September 26, 1860. The design of the current flag was finalized in 1900 with the addition of the coat of arms in the center of the flag. Before using the yellow, blue and red tricolor, Ecuador...	September 26, 1860
National anthem National anthem A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...	Salve, Oh Patria Salve, Oh Patria "¡Salve, Oh Patria!" is the national anthem of Ecuador. The lyrics were written in 1865 by the poet Juan León Mera, under request of the Ecuadorian Senate; the music was composed by Antonio Neumane...	September 29, 1948
Coat of arms Coat of arms A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...	Coat of arms of Ecuador Coat of arms of Ecuador The coat of arms of Ecuador in its current form was established in 1900 based on an older version of 1845.-Blazon:...	1845, (Altered 1900)

Unofficial symbols

	Symbol	Remarks
National flower	Rose Rose A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species. They form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers are large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows... "Lycast Skinneri"	Unofficial national flower emblems
National animal	Andean Condor Andean Condor The Andean Condor is a species of South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae and is the only member of the genus Vultur...	1958
National Colors	Yellow, Blue, Red

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| Yellow for the Sun and Gold, Blue for the Sky and Liberty, Red for the Blood and Freedom
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! National Mountain
! Chimborazo
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| national symbol: see coat of arms
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! National River
! Amazon
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| national symbol: see coat of arms
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! National Symbol
! Steam Boat on the Amazon River
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| national symbol: see coat of arms
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Official symbols

Unofficial symbols

See also