Arico

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ARICO

Region : Canarias
Province : Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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Spanish	Cortado: 1° de sinople, la colmena de oro, 2° de azur, el ancla de plata. Orla de plata con cuatro instrumentos agrícolas para aricar la tierra. Al timbre, orona Real cerrada.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 14, 1985.

The beehive is symbolizing agriculture, the anchor coasts and beaches. The tools on the bordure are canting; these tools were used in order to loosen the soil (aricar).

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