Coat of arms of Djibouti

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The national coat of arms of Djibouti pictured here was introduced after attaining independence on 25 June 1977. It is bordered on the sides with laurel branches. Within this perimeter there is a vertical spear, in front of which is a shield. Underneath the shield, two hands rise away from the spear, which both carry a large knife. These two hands symbolize the two ethnic groups of the nation; the ethnic group Afar as well as the ethnic group Issa.

Coincidentally, in shape the arms bear a striking resemblance to the coat of arms of Ukraine.