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On one hand, the name "meander" recalls the twisting and turning path of the Maeander River in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) that is typical of river pathways.On another hand, as Karl Kerenyi pointed out, "the meander is the figure of a labyrinth in linear form".
National flower: Rose [13] National tree: Oak tree (Quercus) [14] See also. United States portal; Lists of United States state symbols; References
Lotus flower [19] Narcissus Osmanthus Osmanthus blossom [19] Peach Peach blossom [19] Spring and happiness. [3] Peony [19] Peony flower Associated with royalty. [3] It is also called “flower of rank and honour"; honours means attaining high rank, an official position or high social status. [3] Plum Plum flowers Symbol of winter. [3] Pomegranate
(Unofficial) National flower: Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) [3] [4] (Unofficial) National tree: Buddha Belly Bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa) [5] Imaginary national bird Lạc ...
It can grow to 10–15 m (33–49 ft). In early and mid-spring, trusses of 15–20 bell-shaped flowers, 5 cm (2.0 in) wide and 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in) long are produced in red, pink or white. The juice of burans flower is used to make a squash called Burans Ka Sharbat in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand. It is admired for its distinctive ...
Its crimson red is the colour of the rhododendron, the country's national flower. Red is also the sign of victory in war. The blue border is the colour of peace. It was first adopted in 1928. [6] Until 1962, the flag's emblems, the Sun and the crescent Moon, had human faces. They were removed to modernize the flag. [7]
Border Art is a contemporary art practice rooted in the socio-political experience(s), such as of those on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, or frontera.Since its conception in the mid-80's, this artistic practice has assisted in the development of questions surrounding homeland, borders, surveillance, identity, race, ethnicity, and national origin(s).
The national flower, the water lily resting on water, having on each side an ear of paddy and being surmounted by three connected leaves of jute with two stars on each side of the leaves The National Emblem of Bangladesh ( বাংলাদেশের জাতীয় প্রতীক ) is used by the Government of Bangladesh and its ...