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UN Emblem Description
The current United Nations emblem was approved on 7 December 1946. The design
is "a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centred
on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized
branches of the olive tree, in gold on a field of smoke-blue with all water
areas in white. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude,
and includes five concentric circles".
UN Emblem Symbolism
Olive branches symbolize peace. The world map depicts the area of concern to
the United Nations in achieving its main purpose, peace and security.
UN Flag
Date: 20 October 1947
Description: The official emblem of the United Nations in white, centered on
a light blue ground.(PMS 279)
Proportions: Hoist (width) : Fly (length) 2:3 or 3:5 or the same proportions
as the national flag of any country in which the UN flag is flown; the emblem
is one half of the hoist and is entirely centered. |
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