The design of Ecuador's current flag was finalized in 1900. The yellow color represents the crops and the fertile soil. The blue color symbolizes the ocean and the clear skies. The red color represents the blood spilled by the heroes who died in the name of their countrymen's Fatherland and Freedom.
The Coat of Arms features a shield that is composed of Mount Chimborazo and the Guayas river which symbolize the beauty and wealth of the country. Above the land is a sun surrounded by the astrological signs for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer. These represent the months of March through July and symbolizes the duration of the March Revolution of 1845. The bird atop the shield is the Andean Condor, and its outstretched wings symbolize the power, greatness, and strength of Ecuador. The shield is flanked by the four flags of Ecuador. The laurel on the left represents the victories of the republic, while the palm leaf on the right side is a symbol of the martyrs of the fight for independence and liberty. The Fasces below the shield represents republican dignity.
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