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The
current United Nations emblem was approved on 7 December 1946.
The design is 'a map of the world representing an azimuthal
equidistant projection centred on the North Pole, inscribed in a
wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the
olive tree, in gold on a field of smoke-blue with all water
areas in white. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees
south latitude, and includes five concentric circles'. Olive
brances symbolize peace. the world map depicts the ares of
concern to the United Nations in achieving its main purpose,
peace and security. |