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<center>''' {{uc:Nyanga province}} '''</center><br> | |||
'''Country''' : Gabon [[File:Gabon.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
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| D'azur à la cotice dentelée en haut d'argent accompagnée de deux tarpons du même, celui de la pointe contourné, au chef ondé d'or chargé d'un lion léopardé de gueules, armé et lampassé d'azur. | |||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The azure field of the coat of arms symbolises the maritime character of the region; the wavy partition symbolizes the Nyanga river. The sea is also represented by tarpon, which are very popular with fishermen; the savannah is symbolised by the gold chief; the forest and its exploitation are symbolised by the saw. | |||
The lion in chief representd the guarding of the border with Congo. | |||
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File:ga-nyanga.jpg|alt=Blason de Nyanga/Arms (crest) of Nyanga|The arms on a stamp and FDC | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Gabon|'''Literature''']]: Blasons République Gabonaise | |||
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[[Category:Provinces of Gabon]] | [[Category:Provinces of Gabon]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:02, 10 October 2023
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Country : Gabon  |
| French | D'azur à la cotice dentelée en haut d'argent accompagnée de deux tarpons du même, celui de la pointe contourné, au chef ondé d'or chargé d'un lion léopardé de gueules, armé et lampassé d'azur. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The azure field of the coat of arms symbolises the maritime character of the region; the wavy partition symbolizes the Nyanga river. The sea is also represented by tarpon, which are very popular with fishermen; the savannah is symbolised by the gold chief; the forest and its exploitation are symbolised by the saw.
The lion in chief representd the guarding of the border with Congo.
Image gallery
The arms on a stamp and FDC
Literature: Blasons République Gabonaise
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