7 Latino Countries & Their National Symbols

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and in celebration, we are going to take a look at the national symbols of seven Latino countries. Because learning is lifelong, no cierto?

Mexico

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National Motto: La Patria es Primero (The Fatherland is First)

National Bird: Golden Eagle (many believe it is the Crested Caracara)

National Animal: Golden Eagle, Jaguar (national mammal), Xoloitzcuintli (national dog), Grasshopper (national arthropod), Vaquita (national marine mammal)

National Flower: Dahlia pinnata

National Tree: Cypress (Ahuehuete)

Honduras

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Ⓕⓔⓐⓣⓤⓡⓘⓝⓖ ❤️❤️❤️💙❤️❤️❤️ ▪️𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐰 ▪️𝘈𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘰 (Linnaeus, 1758) ▪️Amazon Rainforest, Amazonas State, Brazil – – – 🅵🅾🅻🅻🅾🆆 @mirum_avis🐧 ๑۩ ,¸¸,ø¤º°`°๑۞๑ – – – #scarletmacaw #kings_birds #parrotlover #your_best_birds #bird_brilliance #allmightybirds #nuts_about_birds #eye_spy_birds #parrots #birdphotography #bird_watchers_daily #birds_perfection #planetbirds #bestbirdshots #pocket_birds #bb_of_ig #birding #birds #parrot #natureza #nature #beauty #naturelovers #wild #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birdstagram #photography #birdsofbrazil #achadosdasemana

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National Motto: Libre, Soberana e Independiente (Free, Sovereign and Independent)

National Bird: Scarlet macaw

National Animal: White-tailed Deer

National Flower: Orchid Rhyncholaelia digbyana

National Tree: Pinus oocarpa (species of pine tree)

Cuba

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National Motto: ¡Patria o Muerte, Venceremos! (Fatherland or Death, We shall overcome!)

National Bird: Cuban Trogon (Tocororo)

National Animal: Cuban Trogon (Tocororo)

National Flower: White Ginger (Butterfly Jasmine, Mariposa)

National Tree: Royal Palm

Dominican Republic

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National Motto: Dios, Patria, Libertad (God, Fatherland, Liberty)

National Bird: Palmchat (Cigua Palmera)

National Animal: Palmchat (Cigua Palmera)

National Flower: Bayahibe Rose

National Tree: Mahogany

Venezuela

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La historia de nuestro Escudo Nacional comenzó en 1836, cuando José Antonio Páez decidió la creación de un escudo original para la reciente nación, ya que hasta ese momento, Venezuela contaba con el escudo de Colombia la Grande, ligeramente modificado. Por ello, la Cámara de Representantes designó una comisión integrada por los diputados Manuel Felipe de Tovar y Antonio Febres Cordero. El escudo fue diseñado por el diplomático británico Sir Robert Ker Porter y el artista venezolano Carmelo Fernández. Se dice que el Centauro le solicitó a los diseñadores que el escudo tuviera algo que representara la gesta heroica de la independencia, y por ello, fue agregado un caballo blanco corriendo en la sabana con la cara volteada, lo que simboliza la orden de "Vuelvan Caras" en la gloriosa hazaña de la Batalla de "Las Queseras del Medio". Este escudo, ha perdurado con algunos cambios, hasta el día de hoy. Este es un Hecho Criollo. #HechosCriollos #estoesunhechocriollo #Venezuela #Vnzla #historia #history #escudovenezuela

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National Motto: Dios y Federación (God and Federation)

National Bird: Venezuelan Troupial (Icterus icterus)

National Animal: Venezuelan Troupial (Icterus icterus)

National Flower: Orchid (May Flower)

National Tree: Araguaney

Uruguay

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Feliz fiesta nacional del #Uruguay! The #SouthernLapwing is Uruguay's #NationalAnimal. They’re found in open country, fields, pastures, mudflats, lakeshores, estuaries and even in urban parks and soccer fields. They eat insects, raw meat and vegetables and often help control agricultural plagues. . Picture by: Y. Yúfera #pajaro #tero #animal_elite #animal_captures #animal_planet #best_pics #best_animal_shots #best_natureshot #exclusive_shots #exclusive_animals #nature_perfection #nature_brilliance #nature_specialist #nature_shots #naturelovers #nature_of_our_world #wildlife #wildlife_perfection #wildlife_shots #wildlife_vision #wildlife_fanatics #nature_hippies #kingfisher #eisvogel#birdwatching #birdfreaks

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National Motto: Libertad o Muerte (Liberty or Death)

National Bird: Southern Lapwing

National Animal: Southern Lapwing

National Flower: Ceibo (Erythrina crista–galli)

Paraguay

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The Pampas Fox or Azara Fox is a medium sized fox native to the South American pampas. The alternative common name are references to Spanish naturalist Félix de Azara.

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National Motto: Paz y Justicia (Peace and Justice)

National Bird: Bare-throated Bellbird

National Animal: Pampas Fox (or Azara’s Fox)

National Flower: Blue Passionflower (Mburucuyá, Pasionaria, Passiflora caerulea)

National Tree: Lapacho (Pink Lapacho)