List of Puerto Rico territorial symbols

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This is a list of official symbols of Puerto Rico{{efn|Puerto Rico does not have an official bird. [1] [2]

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Symbol or Emblem

TypeSymbolDateImage
Flag Flag of Puerto Rico 1952 [3] Flag of Puerto Rico.svg
Seal Seal of Puerto Rico 1976 [3] Seal of Puerto Rico.svg
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Puerto Rico 1976 [3] Coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.svg
Flower Thespesia grandiflora 2019 [4] [5] Flower of the maga tree.jpg
Song La Borinqueña 1977 [3]
Motto Joannes Est Nomen Ejus
(Latin for "John is his name")
1905 [6]
Nickname Isla del Encanto
(Spanish for "Island of Enchantment") [7]

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    Gurabo, Puerto Rico Town and municipality of Puerto Rico

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    Manatí, Puerto Rico City and municipality of Puerto Rico

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    Morovis, Puerto Rico Town and municipality of Puerto Rico

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    Naguabo, Puerto Rico Municipality of Puerto Rico

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    Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico City and municipality of Puerto Rico

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    <i>Thespesia grandiflora</i> Species of plant

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