Emblem of Algeria

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The national emblem of Algeria[1] (Template:Langx) is the official seal used by the government of Algeria, which was adopted on April 15, 1964.[2] It is used as the official state symbol on government documents, institutions, and diplomatic representations.

Description

The current form of the emblem with Arabic writing was adopted on 1 November 1976, but was only differentiated from previous one by the changing of the motto from French to ArabicScript error: No such module "Unsubst".. Contained on the emblem is the crescent that is also found on the flag of Algeria and is a symbol of Islam. The text that encircles the emblem says in Arabic: Script error: No such module "Lang". ("The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", the country's official name).

The hand of Fatima, a traditional symbol of the region, appears in front of the Atlas Mountains, below a rising sun representing a new era. Buildings stand for industry and plants for agriculture.

Historic coats of arms and emblems

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The emblem of Algeria is displayed on the front cover of the current Algerian passport.

See also

References

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External links

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