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Adopted 5 November 1851. The red
symbolizes the blood of the national heroes, sacrifice and love. The
yellow stands for the mineral resources and for the Incas who were the
first to make use of them. The green is a symbol of eternal hope,
evolution and progress. The arms display symbols of dignity and
independence (condor), liberty (sun) and republic (Phrygian cap). The
animal kingdom is represented by an alpaca, the mineral kingdom by Mount
Potosi and the vegetable kingdom by a breadfruit tree. The wheat sheaf
symbolizes agriculture. the ten stars represent the nine departments of
Bolivia and the one lost to Chile. The flags and weapons symbolize the
will to defend the country. |