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The border is canting since it shows the French national colours. The Portuguese explorer Savorgnan De Brazza assembled a fleet here before he set off to explore the great Congo River, that event is recalled by the flag from his arms and the anchor. The black colour symbolises Africa. | The border is canting since it shows the French national colours (the name means city of France). The Portuguese explorer Savorgnan De Brazza assembled a fleet here before he set off to explore the great Congo River, that event is recalled by the flag from his arms and the anchor. The black colour symbolises Africa. | ||
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Revision as of 06:03, 10 October 2023
Country : Gabon Province : Haut-Ogooué |
French | De sable au drapeau d'argent posé en bande et accompagné au canton senestre du chef d'une ancre or posée en pal; à la bordure componée d'azur, de gueules et d'argent. |
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Origin/meaning
The border is canting since it shows the French national colours (the name means city of France). The Portuguese explorer Savorgnan De Brazza assembled a fleet here before he set off to explore the great Congo River, that event is recalled by the flag from his arms and the anchor. The black colour symbolises Africa.
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Literature: Blasons République Gabonaise
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