National symbols of Peru
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Official symbols
The official symbols of Peru are established by law and part of the Political Constitution of Peru (Article 49).[1]
| Symbol | Image | Adopted | |||||
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| Flag | Flag of Peru |
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February 25, 1825 | ||||
| National anthem | National Anthem of Peru |
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September 19, 1821 | ||||
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Peru |
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march 18,2016 | ||||
Unofficial symbols
| Symbol | Image | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National flower | Cantuta (kantuta or qantuta) Cantua buxifolia[2] |
Unofficial national flower emblems | |
| National animal | Vicuña Vicugna vicugna |
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Unofficial national animal emblems |
| National bird | Cock-of-the-rock Rupicola peruviana[2] |
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Unofficial national bird emblems |
| National colors |
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Unofficial national symbol | |
| Cockade | Cockade of Peru Escarapela[1] |
Unofficial national symbol | |
| National Instrument | Cajón |
Peruvian icons
Icons of Peruvian culture.
| Image | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu |
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Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. |
| Inca Kola |
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Sweet yellow soft drink. |
See also
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Congress of Peru, Political Constitution of Peru Article 49, retrieved October 30, 2008
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 (Spanish) National Institute for Natural Resources (INRENA), Boletín de Noticias No. 588, retrieved October 30, 2008
