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The arms were adopted on August 21, 1979. | The arms were adopted on August 21, 1979. | ||
The arms show a silk cotton tree, or so-called "God tree". This | The arms show a silk cotton tree, or so-called "God tree". This tree is of local historical interest, as under such a tree the Spanish signed a treaty with the local chieftain, effectively making the area a Spanish territory. | ||
The six six-pointed stars above the shield represent the mainland and the five main islands in the country. | The six six-pointed stars above the shield represent the mainland and the five main islands in the country. | ||