National symbols of Peru are the symbols that are used in Peru to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of the cultural life and history. The national symbols of Peru are established by law and part of the Political Constitution of Peru (Article 49).[1]

Official symbols

The official symbols of Peru are established by law and part of the Political Constitution of Peru (Article 49).[1]

Symbol Image Adopted
Flag Flag of Peru
National Flag
National Flag
 February 25, 1825
National anthem National Anthem of Peru September 19, 1821
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Peru
Coat of Arms of Peru
Coat of Arms of Peru
 March 18, 2016

Unofficial symbols

Symbol Image Remarks
National flower Cantulope (kantuta or guano)
Cantua buxifolia[2]
Cantuta buxifolia
Cantuta buxifolia
 Unofficial national flower emblems
National animal Vicuña
Vicugna vicugna
Vicugna vicugna
Vicugna vicugna
 Unofficial national animal emblems
National bird Cock-of-the-rock
Rupicola peruviana[2]
Rupicola peruviana
Rupicola peruviana
 Unofficial national bird emblems
National colors
 Red  White 
 Unofficial national symbol
Cockade Cockade of Peru
Escarapela[1]
Cockade
Cockade
 Unofficial national symbol
National Instrument Pan-flute
Unofficial national symbol.

Peruvian icons

Icons of Peruvian culture.

Image Remarks
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
 Inca ruins of Machu Picchu.
Inca Kola
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
 Sweet yellow soft drink.
Incan Empire
Ancient civilization that encompassed Peru.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Congress of Peru, Political Constitution of Peru Article 49, retrieved October 30, 2008
  2. 1 2 (in Spanish) National Institute for Natural Resources (INRENA), Boletín de Noticias No. 588, retrieved October 30, 2008
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