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Armenian Genocide Resources for Teachers
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The Flag Of The Republic Of Armenia
The state flag is a rectangular panel with three equal horizontal stripes of red, blue and orange colors (from top to bottom). The proportion of width to length is 1:2. The state flag is identical in size and colors to the state flag of the First Armenian Republic (1918-1920). The color red symbolizes the blood shed by the Armenian people in its struggle for independence, the color blue symbolizes the clear sky of Armenia and the color orange symbolizes the creative drive of the nation.
The Coat Of Arms Of The Republic Of Armenia
The central shield of the coat of arms bears the charges of four royal Armenian dynasties: the Artaxids, the Arshakids, the Bagratunis and the Rubinyans (the Kilikian kingdom). These surround the depiction of mount Ararat with the outline of Noah’s ark resting on the peak. The silver waves of lake Van are at the foot of the mountain. The shield is supported by a lion and an eagle that symbolize the spirit, the power, forbearance and velour. A sword at the bottom represents the struggle of the Armenian people for Freedom and Independence, while the quill and cereal spikes symbolize its creative talent and peaceful character.
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