National symbols of Ecuador

National symbols of Ecuador are the representative symbols that are used by Ecuador to represent the nation, reflecting different aspects of the cultural life and history. The official symbols or emblems of Ecuador are established by law and part of the Political Constitution of Ecuador.

Official symbols

The official symbols of Ecuador are established by law.

SymbolImageAdopted
FlagFlag of Ecuador
National flag
September 26, 1860
National anthemSalve, Oh PatriaSeptember 29, 1948
Coat of armsCoat of arms of Ecuador
Coat of arms of Ecuador
1845 (altered 1900)
MottoDios, patria y libertad
(God, homeland and liberty)

Unofficial symbols

SymbolImageRemarks
National flowerChuquiraga
"Chuquirahua"
Unofficial national flower emblems
National treeCinchona pubescens
"Quina"
Exemplary view in Podocarpus National Park
National animalAndean condor
1958
IIGalapagos tortoise
Equally recognizable as the symbol of the Galapagos Islands
IIIYasuni National Park
Recognized for its extreme biodiversity, where frog species are the most numerous
National coloursYellow, blue and red
 Yellow  Blue  Red 
Yellow for the sun and gold, blue for the sky and liberty, red for blood and freedom
National MountainsChimborazo
National symbol: see coat of arms
National riverGuayas
National symbol: see coat of arms
National symbolSteam boat on the Guayas River with the Chimborazo in the background
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Intended to depict the equal beauty and wealth of the Sierra and Costa regions.
National instrumentRondador
Under the Panflute, lineage

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