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National symbols of Peru are the symbols that are used in Peru to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of the cultural life and history. The official symbols of Peru are established by law and part of the Political Constitution of Peru (Article 49).[1]
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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 Flag Flag of Peru 
February 25, 1825 National anthem National Anthem of Peru September 19, 1821 Coat of arms Coat of arms of Peru 
February 25, 1825 Unofficial symbols
Symbol Image Remarks National flower Cantuta (kantuta or qantuta)
Cantua buxifolia[2]
Unofficial national flower emblems National animal Vicuña
Vicugna vicugna
Unofficial national animal emblems National bird Cock-of-the-rock
Rupicola peruviana[2]
Unofficial national bird emblems National colors Red White Unofficial national symbol Cockade Cockade of Peru
Escarapela[1]
Unofficial national symbol See also
- List of national animals
- List of national anthems
- List of national birds
- List of national flowers
References
- ^ a b c Congress of Peru, Political Constitution of Peru Article 49, retrieved October 30, 2008
- ^ a b (Spanish) National Institute for Natural Resources (INRENA), Boletín de Noticias No. 588, retrieved October 30, 2008
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