National symbols of Peru

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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 national 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]

SymbolImageAdopted
Flag Flag of Peru
National Flag Flag of Peru.svg
National Flag
February 25, 1825
National anthem National Anthem of Peru September 19, 1821
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Peru
Coat of Arms of Peru Escudo nacional del Peru.svg
Coat of Arms of Peru
March 18, 2016

Unofficial symbols

SymbolImageRemarks
National flower Cantulope (kantuta or guano)
Cantua buxifolia [2]
Cantuta buxifolia Kantutas Cuzco.jpg
Cantuta buxifolia
Unofficial national flower emblems
National animal Vicuña
Vicugna vicugna
Vicugna vicugna Vicunacrop.jpg
Vicugna vicugna
Unofficial national animal emblems
National bird Cock-of-the-rock
Rupicola peruviana [2]
Rupicola peruviana Tunki Tanpupata.jpg
Rupicola peruviana
Unofficial national bird emblems
National colors
 Red  White 
Unofficial national symbol
Cockade Cockade of Peru
Escarapela [1]
Cockade Escarapela del Peru.svg
Cockade
Unofficial national symbol
National Instrument Pan-flute
Flute de pan MHNT ETH AC NH 31 Saves.jpg
Unofficial national symbol.

Peruvian icons

Icons of Peruvian culture.

ImageRemarks
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Peru Machu Picchu Sunrise.jpg
Machu Picchu
Inca ruins of Machu Picchu.
Inca Kola
Machu Picchu Bottle and glass of inca kola.jpg
Machu Picchu
Sweet yellow soft drink.
Incan Empire
Inca Expansion.svg
Ancient civilization that encompassed Peru.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Congress of Peru, Political Constitution of Peru Article 49, retrieved October 30, 2008
  2. 1 2 (in Spanish) National Institute for Natural Resources (INRENA), Boletín de Noticias No. 588 [ permanent dead link ], retrieved October 30, 2008