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The coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1999 consists of a light blue shield. In the middle is a yellow star, above which there are six smaller stars. This coat of arms was introduced along with the flag.
Orders, decorations, and medals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (3 P) Pages in category "National symbols of the Democratic Republic of the Congo" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
The blue background symbolises the Congo River and the yellow star (which is still used) symbolises both unity, [1] and a bright future. [2] It was the only flag used during the entire period of colonial Belgian administration. 1879–1885 International Association of the Congo: 1885–1908 Congo Free State: 1908–1960 Belgian Congo: 1960–1963
Democratic Republic of the Congo; Use: National flag and ensign: Proportion: 3:4 [citation needed]: Adopted: 18 February 2006; 18 years ago (): Design: A sky blue field with a yellow five-pointed star in the canton and cut yellow-fimbriated red diagonal band from the lower hoist-side to the upper fly-side
Kuba textiles are a type of raffia cloth unique to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire, and noted for their elaboration and complexity of design and surface decoration. Most textiles are a variation on rectangular or square pieces of woven palm leaf fiber enhanced by geometric designs executed in linear embroidery and other ...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo [b] (DRC), also known as the DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo, is a country in Central Africa. By land area, the country is the second-largest country in Africa and the 11th-largest in the world.
Coat of arms of the Republic of the Congo; Armiger: Republic of the Congo: Adopted: 1960 (readopted in 1991) Crest: A special forest crown. On the circle or of the forest crown: "République du Congo" in letters gules upon a scroll or. Shield: Or, a fess wavy Vert, a lion rampant Gules, armed and langued Vert, overall, maintaining a torch Sable ...
The culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely varied, reflecting the great diversity and different customs which exist in the country. Congolese culture combines the influence of tradition to the region, but also combines influences from abroad which arrived during the era of colonization and continue to have a strong influence, without destroying the individuality of many ...