National symbols of Ecuador explained

National symbols of Ecuador are the representative symbols that are used by Ecuador to represent the nation, reflecting different aspects of the cultural life and history. The official symbols or emblems of Ecuador are established by law and part of the Political Constitution of Ecuador.

Official symbols

The official symbols of Ecuador are established by law.

SymbolImageAdopted
FlagFlag of EcuadorSeptember 26, 1860
National anthemSalve, Oh PatriaSeptember 29, 1948
Coat of armsCoat of arms of Ecuador1845 (altered 1900)
MottoDios, patria y libertad
(God, homeland and liberty)

Unofficial symbols

SymbolImageRemarks
National flowerChuquiraga
"Chuquirahua"
Unofficial national flower emblems
National treeCinchona pubescens
"Quina"
Exemplary view in Podocarpus National Park
National animalAndean condor1958
IIGalapagos tortoiseEqually recognizable as the symbol of the Galapagos Islands
IIIYasuni National ParkRecognized for its extreme biodiversity, where frog species are the most numerous
National coloursYellow, blue and redYellow for the sun and gold, blue for the sky and liberty, red for blood and freedom
National Mountains ChimborazoNational symbol: see coat of arms
National riverGuayasNational symbol: see coat of arms
National symbolSteam boat on the Guayas River with the Chimborazo in the backgroundIntended to depict the equal beauty and wealth of the Sierra and Costa regions.
National instrumentRondadorUnder the Panflute, lineage

See also