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Author Minahan, James.

Title The complete guide to national symbols and emblems / James Minahan
Published Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood Press, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations
Contents volume 1. Alphabetical list of entries -- Guide to related topics -- Preface -- Introduction -- Asia and Oceania -- Central and South America -- Europe
volume 2. Alphabetical list of entries -- Guide to related topics -- Preface introduction -- Middle East and North Africa -- North America and the Caribbean -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- Appendix: International organizations selected bibliography -- Index
Summary These two volumes offer a collection of flags, seals, and symbols used every day around the world. This guide brings a concise and updated order to the national symbols of the independent nations of the world, as well as a representative sample of dependent territories attempting to obtain wider recognition. In addition to the national flag, each entry provides fundamental and cultural background information, including basic demographic data, the national anthem, flora and fauna, cuisine, national resources, sports teams, national heroes or personifications, and significant events that relate to establishment of the nation's identity. Volume Two includes an appendix of relevant international organizations and a selected bibliography, as well as a subject index that facilitates cross-reference access
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Emblems, National -- Encyclopedias
National characteristics -- Encyclopedias
REFERENCE -- Genealogy & Heraldry.
Emblems, National
National characteristics
Genre/Form Encyclopedias
Form Electronic book
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