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Argentina has a number of national symbols, some of which are extensively defined by law.
The '''National symbols of Argentina''' are the [[national symbol|symbol]]s used in [[Argentina]] and abroad to represent the nation and its people. The country has a number of national symbols, some of which are extensively defined by law.<ref name="Datos generales de Argentina">{{cite web|url=http://www.folkloredelnorte.com.ar/tucuman/argdatos.htm#simbolos |title=Datos generales de Argentina |publisher=Folkloredelnorte.com.ar |accessdate=2011-06-19}}</ref>

Here is the detail video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdrTW1IcLbA National symbols of Argentina] <ref name="Datos generales de Argentina">{{cite web|url=http://www.folkloredelnorte.com.ar/tucuman/argdatos.htm#simbolos |title=Datos generales de Argentina |publisher=Folkloredelnorte.com.ar |access-date=2011-06-19}}</ref>


== List of symbols ==
== List of symbols ==
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! style="width:20%;"|Symbol !! style="width:30%;"|Image !! style="width:80%;"|Description
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! style="width:20%; text-align:left;"|<center>Symbol</center> !! style="width:30%; text-align:left;"|<center>Image</center> !! style="width:80%; text-align:left;"|<center>Description</center>
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| [[National Flag]]<ref name="argentina.ar">{{Cite web|url=http://www.argentina.ar/_es/pais/simbolos-nacionales/index.php|title=Símbolos Nacionales|publisher=Argentina- News public portal of the Argentine Republic|language=Spanish|accessdate=2011-02-25}}</ref>
| [[National flag]]<ref name="argentina.ar">{{Cite web|url=http://www.argentina.ar/_es/pais/simbolos-nacionales/index.php|title=Símbolos Nacionales|publisher=Argentina- News public portal of the Argentine Republic|language=es|access-date=2011-02-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101205164342/http://www.argentina.ar/_es/pais/simbolos-nacionales/index.php|archive-date=2010-12-05}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|100px]]<br>[[Flag of Argentina]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Flag of Argentina.svg|border|100px]]<br />[[Flag of Argentina]]
| It consists of three, equal in width, horizontal stripes, colored light blue, white and light blue, with the [[Sun of May]] in the centre of the middle, white stripe. The flag was designed by [[Manuel Belgrano]] in 1812; it was adopted as a national symbol 20 July 1816.
| It consists of three, equal in width, horizontal stripes, colored light blue, white and light blue, with the [[Sun of May]] in the center of the middle, white stripe. The flag was designed by [[Manuel Belgrano]] in 1812; it was adopted as a national symbol 20 July 1816.
|-
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| [[Coat of Arms]]<ref name="argentina.ar"/>
| [[Coat of arms]]<ref name="argentina.ar" />
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Coat of arms of Argentina.svg|100px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of Argentina]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Coat of arms of Argentina.svg|100px]]<br />[[Coat of arms of Argentina]]
| It was established in its current form in 1944, but has its origins in the seal of the General Constituent Assembly of 1813. At the top we find the gold-yellowed Sun of May. The Coat of Arms symbolizes the rising of Argentina, the unity of the [[provinces of Argentina]], power and willingness to defend freedom.
| It was established in its current form in 1944, but has its origins in the seal of the General Constituent Assembly of 1813. At the top we find the gold-yellowed Sun of May. The coat of arms symbolizes the rising of Argentina, the unity of the [[provinces of Argentina]], power and willingness to defend freedom.
|-
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| [[Cockade]]<ref name="argentina.ar"/>
| [[Cockade]]<ref name="argentina.ar" />
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Escarapela argentina.svg|100px]]<br>[[Cockade of Argentina]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Escarapela argentina.svg|100px]]<br />[[Cockade of Argentina]]
| It was instituted by decree on February 18, 1812 by the [[First Triumvirate (Argentina)|First Triumvirate]]. The cockade was first used by the ladies of [[Buenos Aires]] during the events of the 1810 [[May Revolution]]. On February 18, 1812, the government decided to create the national cockade of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata with light blue at its outer border and centre, and white between both. Belgrano then used the same colours to design the national flag.
| It was instituted by decree on February 18, 1812, by the [[First Triumvirate (Argentina)|First Triumvirate]]. The cockade was first used by the ladies of [[Buenos Aires]] during the events of the 1810 [[May Revolution]]. On February 18, 1812, the government decided to create the national cockade of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata with light blue at its outer border and centre, and white between both. Belgrano then used the same colours to design the national flag.
|-
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| [[Sun of May]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://flagspot.net/flags/ar).html|title=Argentine National Emblems|publisher=Flags of the World|accessdate=2011-02-25}}</ref>
| [[Sun of May]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://flagspot.net/flags/ar).html|title=Argentine National Emblems|publisher=Flags of the World|access-date=2011-02-25}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Sol de Mayo-Bandera de Argentina.svg|100px]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Sol de Mayo Bandera Argentina.png|100px]]
| The Sun of May is a representation of the [[Andean civilizations|Inca]] sun god [[Inti]].<ref>{{cite book |title=[[Historia Argentina]] |trans_title=Argentine history |last=Abad de Santillán |first=Diego |authorlink=Diego Abad de Santillán |year=1965 |publisher=TEA (Tipográfica Editora Argentina) |location=Buenos Aires |language=Spanish id=Unkown ID 2900104629702 <!--This is not an ISBN. It appears to be a "for internal use" EAN, which is only valid at the location that issued it. Thus, it is not useful as an identifier. -->}}</ref> The [[sun]], called the Sun of May, is a replica of an engraving on [[Argentine real|the first Argentine coin]], approved in 1813 by the [[Asamblea del Año XIII|Constituent Assembly]]. It features 32 rays, 16 undulated and 16 straight in alternation, and since 1978 it must be embroidered in the official ceremonial flag.
| The Sun of May is a representation of the [[Andean civilizations|Inca]] sun god [[Inti]].<ref>{{cite book |title=[[Historia Argentina]] |trans-title=Argentine history |last=Abad de Santillán |first=Diego |author-link=Diego Abad de Santillán |year=1965 |publisher=TEA (Tipográfica Editora Argentina) |location=Buenos Aires |language=es}}</ref> The [[sun]], called the Sun of May, is engraved on an 1828 eight escudo, [[Argentine real|the first Argentine coin]], approved in 1813 by the [[Asamblea del Año XIII|Constituent Assembly]]. It features 32 rays, 16 undulated and 16 straight in alternation, and since 1978 it must be embroidered in the official ceremonial flag.
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| [[National Anthem]]<ref name="argentina.ar"/>
| [[National anthem]]<ref name="argentina.ar" />
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Partitura del Himno Nacional Argentino hallada en Bolivia.jpg|100px]]<br>"[[Argentine National Anthem|Himno Nacional Argentino]]"<br>(Argentine National Anthem)
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Partitura del Himno Nacional Argentino hallada en Bolivia.jpg|100px]]<br />"[[Argentine National Anthem|Himno Nacional Argentino]]"<br />(Argentine National Anthem)
|The [[Argentine National Anthem]], adopted in 1813, was written by [[Vicente López y Planes]] with music by [[Blas Parera]]. It has been subsequently shortened to only three paragraphs, after omitting the lyrics' attacks against former occupant Spain. Performance of the anthem is mandatory during all official events, and Argentines in attendance are expected to stand up and sing it.
|The [[Argentine National Anthem]], adopted in 1813, was written by [[Vicente López y Planes]] with music by [[Blas Parera]]. It has been subsequently shortened to only three paragraphs, after omitting the lyrics' attacks against former occupant Spain. Performance of the anthem is mandatory during all official events, and Argentines in attendance are expected to stand up and sing it.
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| [[Motto]]<ref name="Ministry of Education">{{cite web |url=http://www.me.gov.ar/efeme/escudonacional/asamblea.html |title=Asamblea General Constituyente. Sesión del 12 de Marzo de 1813 |trans_title=General Constituent Assembly. Session of March 12, 1813 |publisher=Ministry of Education |language=Spanish |accessdate=September 17, 2011}}</ref>
| [[Motto]]<ref name="Ministry of Education">{{cite web |url=http://www.me.gov.ar/efeme/escudonacional/asamblea.html |title=Asamblea General Constituyente. Sesión del 12 de Marzo de 1813 |trans-title=General Constituent Assembly. Session of March 12, 1813 |publisher=Ministry of Education |language=es |access-date=September 17, 2011}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|<br>''[[En unión y libertad]]''<br>(In unity and freedom)
| style="text-align:center;"|<br />''[[En unión y libertad]]''<br />(In unity and freedom)
|It was set in the [[Asamblea del Año XIII|1813 General Assembly]],<ref name="Ministry of Education"/> during the [[Argentine War of Independence|War of Independence]] of the [[United Provinces of the Río de la Plata]] from the [[Spanish Empire]]. It can be seen in all [[Argentine peso|peso]] coins and banknotes currently in circulation.
|It was set in the [[Asamblea del Año XIII|1813 General Assembly]],<ref name="Ministry of Education" /> during the [[Argentine War of Independence|War of Independence]] of the [[United Provinces of the Río de la Plata]] from the [[Spanish Empire]]. It can be seen in all [[Argentine peso|peso]] coins and banknotes currently in circulation.
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| [[Logo]]<ref name="Argentina: brand for the world">{{cite web |url=http://www.argentina.ar/_en/country-brand/C1017-argentina-brand-for-the-world.php |title=Argentina: brand for the world |publisher=Secretariat of Public Communication, Presidency of the Nation |accessdate=September 26, 2011}}</ref>
| [[Logo]]<ref name="Argentina: brand for the world">{{cite web |url=http://www.argentina.ar/_en/country-brand/C1017-argentina-brand-for-the-world.php |title=Argentina: brand for the world |publisher=Secretariat of Public Communication, Presidency of the Nation |access-date=September 26, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003095142/http://www.argentina.ar/_en/country-brand/C1017-argentina-brand-for-the-world.php |archive-date=October 3, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Argentina Logo.png|100px]]<br>[[Logo of Argentina]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Logo de la Marca País Argentina.png|100px]]<br />[[Logo of Argentina]]
|It came from the Contest for the Visual Identity of the Argentina Brand, which took place in 2006.<ref name="Argentina: brand for the world"/> Through the [[president of Argentina|presidential]] [[decree]] 1372/2008, the logo representing [[Argentina]] abroad became official.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.argentina.ar/advf/documentos/48b841368dffc9.82887130.pdf |title=Decreto Presidencial 1372/2008 |publisher=Secretariat of Public Communication, Presidency of the Nation |language=Spanish |trans_title=Presidential Decree 1372/2008 |format=PDF |quote=Artículo 1 - Créase la "Marca Argentina", cuyo Signo Oficial será el isologotipo que luce en el Anexo que forma parte integrante del presente, la que permitirá homogeneizar la imagen nacional en el mundo.|accessdate=September 26, 2011}}</ref>
|It came from the Contest for the Visual Identity of the Argentina Brand, which took place in 2006.<ref name="Argentina: brand for the world" /> Through the [[president of Argentina|presidential]] [[decree]] 1372/2008, the logo representing [[Argentina]] abroad became official.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.argentina.ar/advf/documentos/48b841368dffc9.82887130.pdf |title=Decreto Presidencial 1372/2008 |publisher=Secretariat of Public Communication, Presidency of the Nation |language=es |trans-title=Presidential Decree 1372/2008 |quote=Artículo 1 Créase la "Marca Argentina", cuyo Signo Oficial será el isologotipo que luce en el Anexo que forma parte integrante del presente, la que permitirá homogeneizar la imagen nacional en el mundo. |access-date=September 26, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003095226/http://www.argentina.ar/advf/documentos/48b841368dffc9.82887130.pdf |archive-date=October 3, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| [[Father of the Nation|Father of the Fatherland]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.argentina.ar/_es/pais/personalidades/C2390-jose-de-san-martin.php |title=José de San Martín |publisher=Argentina.ar |accessdate=February 25, 2012}}</ref>
| [[Father of the Nation|Father of the Fatherland]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.argentina.ar/_es/pais/personalidades/C2390-jose-de-san-martin.php |title=José de San Martín |publisher=Argentina.ar |access-date=February 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202114854/http://www.argentina.ar/_es/pais/personalidades/C2390-jose-de-san-martin.php |archive-date=December 2, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Josedesanmartin.jpg|100px]]<br>[[José de San Martín]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Josedesanmartin.jpg|100px]]<br />[[José de San Martín]]
|
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| [[National colours]]
| [[National colours]]
| style="text-align:center;"|<center>{{color swatch|#74acdf|Sky blue}}{{color swatch|#FFFFFF|White}}{{color swatch|#fcbf49|Gold}}{{color swatch|#0067c6|Blue (secondary)}}</center>
| style="text-align:center;"|{{color swatch|#74acdf|Sky blue}}{{color swatch|#FFFFFF|White}}{{color swatch|#fcbf49|Gold}}{{color swatch|#0067c6|Blue (secondary)}}
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| rowspan="2" |[[National personification]]
| rowspan="2" |[[National personification]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Independencia Argentina.JPG|100px]]<br>[[Allegorical representations of Argentina|Effigy of the Republic/Liberty/Progress/Fatherland]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Independencia Argentina.JPG|100px]]<br />[[Allegorical representations of Argentina|Effigy of the Republic/Liberty/Progress/Fatherland]]
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| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Posta de San Luis.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Gaucho]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Posta de San Luis.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Gaucho]]
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| rowspan="2" |[[List of national trees|National tree]]<ref name="Datos generales de Argentina"/><ref name="Quebracho">{{cite web|url=http://www.ambiente.gov.ar/?aplicacion=normativa&IdNorma=795&IdSeccion=0|title=Declárase “Arbol Forestal Nacional” al (Schinopsis Balansea Engl) “Quebracho colorado chaqueño”|language=Spanish |publisher=Secretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable de la Nación|date=1956-08-21 |accessdate=2012-02-25}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |[[List of national trees|National tree]]<ref name="Datos generales de Argentina" /><ref name="Quebracho">{{cite web|url=http://www.ambiente.gov.ar/?aplicacion=normativa&IdNorma=795&IdSeccion=0|title=Declárase "Arbol Forestal Nacional" al (Schinopsis Balansea Engl) "Quebracho colorado chaqueño"|language=es|publisher=Secretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable de la Nación|date=1956-08-21|access-date=2012-02-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310214749/http://dgrinkraut@ambiente.gov.ar/?aplicacion=normativa&IdNorma=795&IdSeccion=0|archive-date=2012-03-10|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Erythrina crista-galli 2-3.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Erythrina crista-galli|Ceibo]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Erythrina crista-galli 2-3.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Erythrina crista-galli|Ceibo]]
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| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Schinopsis balansae.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Schinopsis balansae|Red Quebracho]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Schinopsis balansae.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Schinopsis balansae|Red Quebracho]]
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| [[Floral emblem]]<ref name="Datos generales de Argentina"/>
| [[Floral emblem]]<ref name="Datos generales de Argentina" />
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Erythrina crista-galli2.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Erythrina crista-galli|Ceibo flower]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Erythrina crista-galli2.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Erythrina crista-galli|Ceibo flower]]
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|-
| [[List of national animals|National animal]]/[[List of national birds|National bird]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redargentina.com/Faunayflora/Aves/hornero.asp |title=Info about Hornero |language=Spanish |work=Redargentina.com |date=2007-09-24 |accessdate=2010-04-25}}</ref>
| [[List of national animals|National animal]]/[[List of national birds|National bird]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redargentina.com/Faunayflora/Aves/hornero.asp |title=Info about Hornero |language=es |work=Redargentina.com |date=2007-09-24 |access-date=2010-04-25}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Furnarius rufus-4.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Rufous Hornero|Hornero]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Furnarius rufus-4.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Rufous hornero|Hornero]]
|-
|-
| |National gemstone<ref name="Datos generales de Argentina"/>
| |National gemstone<ref name="Datos generales de Argentina" />
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Rhodochrosite-117489.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Rhodochrosite]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Rhodochrosite-117489.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Rhodochrosite]]
|-
|-
| |[[National sport]]<ref name="Datos generales de Argentina"/>
| |[[National sport]]<ref name="Datos generales de Argentina" />
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Levante.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Pato]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Levante.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Pato]]
|-
|-
| [[List of national liquors|National liquor]]<ref name="Wine">{{cite web|url=http://www.argentina.ar/_es/pais/C5585-declaran-al-vino-bebida-nacional.php |title=Declaran al vino bebida nacional |publisher=Argentina.ar |accessdate=2011-06-19}}</ref>
| [[List of national liquors|National liquor]]<ref name="Wine">{{cite web |url=http://www.argentina.ar/_es/pais/C5585-declaran-al-vino-bebida-nacional.php |title=Declaran al vino bebida nacional |publisher=Argentina.ar |access-date=2011-06-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110805142058/http://www.argentina.ar/_es/pais/C5585-declaran-al-vino-bebida-nacional.php |archive-date=2011-08-05 }}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;"|[[image:Petit Verdot.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Argentine wine|Wine]]
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Petit Verdot.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Argentine wine|Wine]]
|-
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| National [[infusion]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/215000-219999/218040/norma.htm|title=Ley 26.871 - Declárase al Mate como infusión nacional.|work=InfoLEG|publisher=[[Minister of Economy of Argentina|Ministry of Economy and Public Finance]]|accessdate=7 October 2010|language=Spanish}}</ref>
| National [[infusion]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/215000-219999/218040/norma.htm|title=Ley 26.871 Declárase al Mate como infusión nacional.|work=InfoLEG|publisher=[[Minister of Economy of Argentina|Ministry of Economy and Public Finance]]|access-date=7 October 2010|language=es}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;"|[[image:Kaa mate.JPG|100px]]<br>[[Mate (beverage)|Mate]]
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Kaa mate.JPG|100px]]<br />[[Mate (beverage)|Mate]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[National dish]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viaresto.clarin.com/Notas/El-asado-660.aspx|title=El asado|accessdate=2012-02-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.argentina.ar/_es/turismo/C791-gastronomia.php|title=Argentina - Gastronomia|language=Spanish|accessdate=2012-02-25}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |[[National dish]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viaresto.clarin.com/Notas/El-asado-660.aspx|title=El asado|access-date=2012-02-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203103920/http://viaresto.com/Notas/El-asado-660.aspx|archive-date=2013-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.argentina.ar/_es/turismo/C791-gastronomia.php|title=Argentina Gastronomia|language=es|access-date=2012-02-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080727003909/http://www.argentina.ar/_es/turismo/C791-gastronomia.php|archive-date=2008-07-27|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Shortribsphoto.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Asado]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Shortribsphoto.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Asado]]
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Locro.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Locro]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Locro argentino.JPG|100px]]<br />[[Locro]]
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| [[Patron saints of places|Patron saint]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.me.gov.ar/efeme/virgendelujan/index.html|title=Nuestra Señora de Luján|language=Spanish|accessdate=2012-02-25}}</ref>
| [[Patron saints of places|Patron saint]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.me.gov.ar/efeme/virgendelujan/index.html|title=Nuestra Señora de Luján|language=es|access-date=2012-02-25}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Image:Fileteado Virgen de Luján Edgardo Morales.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Our Lady of Luján]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Fileteado Virgen de Luján Edgardo Morales.jpg|100px]]<br />[[Our Lady of Luján]]
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{{National emblems of Argentina}}
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[[Category:National symbols of Argentina]]
[[Category:National symbols of Argentina| ]]

Latest revision as of 20:09, 5 July 2024

Argentina has a number of national symbols, some of which are extensively defined by law.

Here is the detail video National symbols of Argentina [1]

List of symbols

[edit]
Symbol Image Description
National flag[2]
Flag of Argentina
It consists of three, equal in width, horizontal stripes, colored light blue, white and light blue, with the Sun of May in the center of the middle, white stripe. The flag was designed by Manuel Belgrano in 1812; it was adopted as a national symbol 20 July 1816.
Coat of arms[2]
Coat of arms of Argentina
It was established in its current form in 1944, but has its origins in the seal of the General Constituent Assembly of 1813. At the top we find the gold-yellowed Sun of May. The coat of arms symbolizes the rising of Argentina, the unity of the provinces of Argentina, power and willingness to defend freedom.
Cockade[2]
Cockade of Argentina
It was instituted by decree on February 18, 1812, by the First Triumvirate. The cockade was first used by the ladies of Buenos Aires during the events of the 1810 May Revolution. On February 18, 1812, the government decided to create the national cockade of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata with light blue at its outer border and centre, and white between both. Belgrano then used the same colours to design the national flag.
Sun of May[3] The Sun of May is a representation of the Inca sun god Inti.[4] The sun, called the Sun of May, is engraved on an 1828 eight escudo, the first Argentine coin, approved in 1813 by the Constituent Assembly. It features 32 rays, 16 undulated and 16 straight in alternation, and since 1978 it must be embroidered in the official ceremonial flag.
National anthem[2]
"Himno Nacional Argentino"
(Argentine National Anthem)
The Argentine National Anthem, adopted in 1813, was written by Vicente López y Planes with music by Blas Parera. It has been subsequently shortened to only three paragraphs, after omitting the lyrics' attacks against former occupant Spain. Performance of the anthem is mandatory during all official events, and Argentines in attendance are expected to stand up and sing it.
Motto[5]
En unión y libertad
(In unity and freedom)
It was set in the 1813 General Assembly,[5] during the War of Independence of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata from the Spanish Empire. It can be seen in all peso coins and banknotes currently in circulation.
Logo[6]
Logo of Argentina
It came from the Contest for the Visual Identity of the Argentina Brand, which took place in 2006.[6] Through the presidential decree 1372/2008, the logo representing Argentina abroad became official.[7]
Father of the Fatherland[8]
José de San Martín
National colours

Sky blue
#74acdf

White
#FFFFFF

Gold
#fcbf49

Blue (secondary)
#0067c6

National personification
Effigy of the Republic/Liberty/Progress/Fatherland

Gaucho
National tree[1][9]
Ceibo

Red Quebracho
Floral emblem[1]
Ceibo flower
National animal/National bird[10]
Hornero
National gemstone[1]
Rhodochrosite
National sport[1]
Pato
National liquor[11]
Wine
National infusion[12]
Mate
National dish[13][14]
Asado

Locro
Patron saint[15]
Our Lady of Luján

References

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