Coat of arms of Aruba
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The Coat of Arms of Aruba was originally designed in Amsterdam in 1955. Since then it has been in use as the national symbol of Aruba. There are seven main elements to the symbol:
The lion at the top of the crest symbolizes power. A white cross on the crest that also serves to divide the crest into four quadrants is representative of devotion to faith. Below the crest is a pair of laurel leaves, traditional symbols of peace.
The upper right quadrant of the crest depicts Hooiberg, the most recognizable hill of Aruba, and the second highest hill as well. Below it, in the lower right quadrant a wheel represents industry. In the upper left quadrant is an aloe plant, aloe being a source of income for the island, and its first important export. Finally, the lower left quadrant depicts hands shaking, symbolic of Aruba's good relations with the world.
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