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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAMBIA COAT-OF-ARMS
The Shield of Arm is divided into three colours symbolizing the three
main virtues of The Gambian people. Blue means Love and loyalty of the
people of The Gambia. It also represents the great River upon whose abundance
many of the people of The Gambia depend. White indicates the peaceful
and law-abiding, nature of tile people of The Gambia and their friendliness
to all other people of the world. Green portrays their hope and broadmindedness.
It also represents The Gambia's agriculture and natural resources, and
her main hope for advancement through their development.
The Arms or -charges consist of an Axe and a Hoe which are native to -The
Gambia, and are placed across each other to symbolize the unity of the
people. Being amongst the most common and useful implements utilized by
the farming community throughout the whole of The Gambia the Axe and the
hoe are symbolical of strength and industry based on The Gambia's agriculture.
The Gold colour also conveys the sense of how the future prosperity of
The Gambia greatly depends upon agriculture.
The Crest is the stately and dignified Palm tree from whose useful products
The Gambia hopes to develop a new industry and establish a second cash
crop.
The Helmet is that of an esquire and conveys the sense that the Gambia
has always been honored by having her administrator raised to the rank
of knighthood. Thus the wreath and mantling are proper to accompany the
Knight's helmet and being coloured Gold and Blue respectively symbolize
the steadfastness and tranquillity the people.
The Gambia is part of the vast Savannah land of Africa and lions being
found In this region are proper supporters of her arms. Being stately
and dignified animals and often cool and calm they are evocative. of the
nature of The Gambian, and as such they are not only adopted to support
The Gambia's arms but also to bear them.
The Gambia's motto or national cry is Progress, Peace, Prosperity. That
is, The Gambia shall endeavor for Progress in Peace, as to achieve Prosperity
for all her people
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