Seal of Madagascar

National seal of the Republic of Madagascar
Seal of Madagascar
ArmigerRepublic of Madagascar
Adopted2011
MottoFitiavana, Tanindrazana, Fandrosoana
"Love, Homeland, Development"
"Amour, Patrie, Progrés"

The seal of Madagascar (French: Sceau de Madagascar) includes an outline map of the island at the center (together with two smaller islands nearby-the Glorioso Islands and Tromelin Island), and below it the head of a zebu. Colors used are red, green, yellow, black, and white. Green and red rays emanate from the map, making it look like the sun and also the Ravenala, a plant typical of Madagascar.

The device is surrounded by the Malagasy. The upper part of the emblem written the official name of the country: REPOBLIKAN'I MADAGASIKARA ("Republic of Madagascar" in English or "République du Madagascar" in French) and at the base bears the national motto: FITIAVANA - TANINDRAZANA – FANDROSOANA ("Love - Fatherland - Progress in English or "Amour - Patrie - Progrés" in French). Various versions of the Constitution Article 4 have used other mottos.

  • FOTW page about Madagascar's coat of arms
  • National Arms and Emblems Past and Present
  • Annex of the constitution
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