Coat of arms of Madagascar

The coat of arms of Madagascar includes an outline map of the island at the center (together with two smaller islands nearby), and below it the head of a Zebu. Colours used include red, green, yellow, black, and white. Green and red rays emanate from the State's map, making it look like the Sun.

The Seal is surrounded by the Malagasy words "REPOBLIKAN'I MADAGASIKARA" which means "Republic of Madagascar" and at the base "TANINDRAZANA - FAHAFAHANA - FANDROSOANA" meaning "Homeland - Liberty - Development". Various versions of the Constitution Article 4 have used other mottos.

External links

* [http://www.fotw.us/flags/mg).html FOTW page about Madagascar's coat of arms]
* [http://www.hcc.gov.mg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=110&Itemid=1 Annex of the constitution]
* [http://www.4dw.net/royalark/Madagascar/madagascar-arms.jpgCOA of the Kingdom of Merina]