The Pillars of Hercules feature on either side of the coat of arms of which country?
"Coat of arms of Spain The coat of arms of Spain represents Spain and the Spanish nation. It appears on the flag of Spain and it is used by the Government of Spain, the Cortes Generales, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, and other state institutions. In its design, the medieval kingdoms that would unite to form Spain, the Royal Crown, national sovereignty, the constitutional monarchy, the Spanish national motto: ""Plus Ultra"", and the Pillars of Hercules are represented. The Monarch, the heir to the throne and some institutions like the Senate, the Council of State or the General Council"
"northernmost of Morocco face each other is, classically speaking, referred to as the Pillars of Hercules/Heracles, owing to the story that he set up two massive spires of stone to stabilise the area and ensure the safety of ships sailing between the two landmasses. In various languages, variants of Hercules' name are used as a male given name, such as Hercule in French, Hércules in Spanish, Iraklis () in Modern Greek and Irakli () in Georgian. There are many teams around the world that have this name or have Heracles as their symbol. The most popular in Greece is G.S."
"Emblem of Andalusia The Emblem of Andalusia () is the official symbol of Andalusia, an autonomous community of Spain. It bears the Pillars of Hercules, the ancient name given to the promontories that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Although often referred to as a coat of arms (or ""escudo"" in Spanish), it is technically an emblem as it was not designed to conform to traditional heraldic rules. The emblem sees its origin in an agreement made by the pro-autonomist Assembly of Ronda in 1918, designed by Blas Infante, ""Father of Andalusia"". More than seventy years later, article"
"Pillars of Hercules The Pillars of Hercules (Latin: ""Columnae Herculis"", Greek: Ἡράκλειαι Στῆλαι, Arabic: أعمدة هرقل / ""Aʿmidat Hiraql"", Spanish: ""Columnas de Hércules"") was the phrase that was applied in Antiquity to the promontories that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. The northern Pillar, Calpe Mons, is the Rock of Gibraltar. A corresponding North African peak not being predominant, the identity of the southern Pillar, Abila Mons, has been disputed throughout history, with the two most likely candidates being Monte Hacho in Ceuta and Jebel Musa in Morocco. According to Greek mythology adopted by the Etruscans and Romans,"
"personal military flag, and a head of State's standard were created in 1940 and then used until the death of the dictator. The stripe between the two dragons separates the two Pillars of Hercules which have silver columns, gold Corinthian capitals and are headed with crowns. The crown nearest to the stripe, which is always on the column placed on the lower part of the flag, is an Imperial crown with a central upright bar. The one on the other column is a Royal crown, this has a more open top and it is always on the column placed on"
"Coat of arms of Extremadura The coat of arms of the Extremadura is described in the Title I of the Spanish Law 4 of June 3, 1985, the ""Law of the coat of arms, flag and regional day of Extremadura"". The official description of the arms of Extremadura according to ""Law 4/198""5 is: The shield is quartered, depicting in the first quarter the rampant lion of the Kingdom of León (with the field ""Or"" instead ""Argent""); in the second, the castle of the Kingdom of Castile; in the third the columns represent the Pillars of Hercules, adopted as badge by"
"are Torres de Hercules which are twin towers that were inspired by the ""Pillars of Hercules"". These towers were the tallest in Andalusia until Cajasol Tower was completed in Seville in 2015. Pillars of Hercules The Pillars of Hercules (Latin: ""Columnae Herculis"", Greek: Ἡράκλειαι Στῆλαι, Arabic: أعمدة هرقل / ""Aʿmidat Hiraql"", Spanish: ""Columnas de Hércules"") was the phrase that was applied in Antiquity to the promontories that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. The northern Pillar, Calpe Mons, is the Rock of Gibraltar. A corresponding North African peak not being predominant, the identity of the southern Pillar, Abila"
"lions between the two pillars of Hercules that tradition situates on either side of the Strait of Gibraltar. An inscription below, superimposed on an image of the flag of Andalusia reads ""Andalucía por sí, para España y la Humanidad"" (""Andalusia for herself, Spain and Humanity""). Over the two columns is a semicircular arch in the colors of the flag of Andalusia, with the Latin words ""Dominator Hercules Fundator"" (Lord Hercules is the Founder) superimposed. The official flag of Andalusia consists of three equal horizontal stripes, colored green, white, and green respectively; the Andalusian coat of arms is superimposed on the"
"Arms of Charles I added to those of Castile, Leon, Aragon, Two Sicilies and Granada present in the previous coat, those of Austria, ancient Burgundy, modern Burgundy, Brabant, Flanders and Tyrol. Charles I also incorporates the pillars of Hercules with the inscription ""Plus Ultra"", representing the overseas empire and surrounding coat with the collar of the Golden Fleece, as sovereign of the Order ringing the shield with the imperial crown and Acola double-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire and behind it the Spanish Cross of Burgundy. From 1520 added to the corresponding quarter to Aragon and Sicily, one in"
"of the history of Andalusia. Other versions exist in addition to the official emblem. The main difference is the motto, in that it is tied to a more nationalistic version, reading: "" (Andalusia by herself, for the peoples and for Humankind), as it appeared in a rough draft of the Assembly of Ronda of 1918. Emblem of Andalusia The Emblem of Andalusia () is the official symbol of Andalusia, an autonomous community of Spain. It bears the Pillars of Hercules, the ancient name given to the promontories that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Although often referred to"
"Coat of arms of Honduras The coat of arms of Honduras features the text ""Republic of Honduras free sovereign and independent"", topped with a cornucopia, a quiver of arrows, flanked by deciduous trees and limestone cliffs, with a Masonic eye at the center. The coat of arms of Honduras was accepted in 1825 and is valid today. It was slightly modified in 1935. It is similar to the coat of arms of Guatemala of 1843. The coat of arms shows the triangle coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Central America with a volcano between two golden towers in"
"for more development and progress. The coat of arms is divided into two main fields. The upper field features a cross, with the interlaced arms of Christ and Father Saint Francis. It is taken from the badge of the Order of Friars Minor. It represents the motto ""Pax et Bonum"", which means ""peace and good will between man and the Redeemer"". The sun below the cross symbolizes the light that brightens the world. The lower part of the shield consists of five ships that symbolize the second voyage of Christopher Columbus, who allegedly arrived at the western ""Guaniquilla"" coast on"
"Coat of arms of Andorra The coat of arms of Andorra (Catalan: ""Escut d'Andorra"") is the heraldic device consisting of a shield divided quarterly by the arms of the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix – who have historically been the two co-princes of Andorra – in addition to the emblems of Catalonia and the Viscount of Béarn. Utilized unofficially since the Middle Ages, its status as the coat of arms of the Principality of Andorra was formalized in 1993 upon the implementation of their new constitution. The escutcheon is featured on the flag of Andorra. The usage"
"metalwork is engraved and sheaved in gold, while the gun's grip is intricately carved. The bodywork of the gun is stamped with a double headed eagle (Charles' symbol as Holy Roman Emperor) and an image of the Pillars of Hercules, a symbol of the Crown of Spain. The weapon is inscribed with the Latin motto ""Plus ultra"" (More beyond), which is the national motto of the Kingdom of Spain. On the reverse side from the two wheellocks, the ivory inlay of the gun has been carved away to form a relief image of hunters and hunting dogs chasing game. The"
"Coat of arms of Burkina Faso The coat of arms of Burkina Faso contains a shield based on the national flag. Above the shield the name of the country is shown, while below it is the national motto, ""Unité, Progrès, Justice"" (French for ""Unity, Progress, Justice""). The supporters are two white stallions. The two plants emerging from the lower banner appear to represent pearl millet, an important cereal grain cultivated in this country where agriculture represents 32% of the gross domestic product. This coat of arms is similar to the old Upper Volta coat of arms (see below), with the"
"Coat of arms of Grenada The official coat of arms of Grenada is a shield divided into four parts by a golden cross. In the centre of this cross is the ""Santa Maria"", Columbus' flagship. A British lion on a red field is shown in the upper left and lower right sections of the shield, with a golden crescent moon out of which a lily growsin the upper right and lower left sections. Above the shield there is a golden helmet, topped with a garland of bougainvillea branches. Within the garland are seven red roses, which stand for the seven"
"the Rock of Gibraltar to the north, it is generally identified as one of the Pillars of Hercules (this title is also claimed for Monte Hacho in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, to the east of Jebel Musa). The name 'pillars of Hercules' derives from one of the twelve labours assigned the Greek hero Hercules. Perseus had defeated the Titan Atlas by showing him the head of the Gorgon. Atlas was petrified; his hair became a forest and his shoulders became cliffs. Hercules was then directed to get the Cattle of Geryon and deliver them to Eurystheus. Hercules' way was"
"an oval. The towers stand for the defense readiness and the independence of the country. The triangle symbolizes equality and freedom. Behind it are a sun and a rainbow. Around the oval is the text ""Republica de Honduras Libre Soberana E Independiente"", thus free, sovereign, independent Republic of Honduras. On the oval are two cornucopia and a bundle of arrows. The arrows remind of the native inhabitants of the country. Under the oval a landscape with oaks, Pine, tillage implements and devices for the mining industry is shown - symbols of the natural wealth of the country. Coat of arms"
"Coat of arms of the Dominican Republic The coat of arms of the Dominican Republic features a shield in similarly quartered colors as the flag, supported by a bay laurel branch (left) and a palm frond (right); above the shield, a blue ribbon displays the national motto: ""Dios, Patria, Libertad"" (God, Homeland, Liberty). Below the shield, the words ""República Dominicana"" appear on a red ribbon. In the center of the shield, flanked by six spears (three on each side), the front four holding the national flag, is a Catholic Bible with a small golden cross above it The constitution dictates"
"and began producing silver coins at Mexico City in April 1536. The first silver struck in the Indies (Spanish America), known as the pillar type because it depicted the pillars of Hercules, were hand struck, typically on a full-sized round planchet of even thickness. ""Obv"".: the crowned shield of Leon and Castile, quartered with castle and lion, with the pomegranate of Granada at the point of the shield, and on either side a mintmark (M for Mexico), the rim inscribed KAROLVS ET IOHANA REGES. ""Rev"".: two crowned columns (pillars of Hercules) with PLVS (for ""plus ultra"") on a banner and"
"Coat of arms of Bulgaria The coat of arms of Bulgaria (, ) consists of a crowned golden lion rampant over a dark red shield; above the shield is the Bulgarian historical crown. The shield is supported by two crowned golden lions rampant; below the shield there is compartment in the shape of oak twigs and white bands with the national motto ""Unity makes strength"" inscribed on them. The current coat of arms of Bulgaria was adopted in 1997. The current arms are a slightly redesigned version of the coat of arms of Bulgaria from the period 1927–1946. Those arms"
"shield had six sections, each representing ""the Countries from which these States have been peopled"" ([[Tudor rose|England]], [[Thistle#Scottish thistle|Scotland]], [[Coat of arms of Ireland|Ireland]], [[Fleur-de-lis|France]], [[Coat of arms of Germany#Holy Roman Empire|Germany]], and [[Dutch Republic Lion|Holland]]), surrounded by the initials of all thirteen states. The [[supporters]] were a female figure representing [[Liberty (goddess)|Liberty]] holding an anchor of hope and a spear with a [[Phrygian cap|cap]], and on the other side an American soldier holding a rifle and tomahawk. The [[crest (heraldry)|crest]] was the ""[[Eye of Providence]] in a radiant Triangle whose [[Halo (religious iconography)|Glory]] extends over the Shield and beyond"
"first coat of arms contains the shield of the ""Conselho Nacional de Resistência Timorense"" (National Council of Timorese Resistance). The main elements are two crossed ""Suriks"" (traditional Timorese swords), together with a spear, a star, and two arrows. The country's title, in Portuguese, is on a blue ring around the shield and a sun with 14 rays. The motto in the banner translates as: ""Honour, Homeland, and People"". Coat of arms of East Timor The coat of arms of East Timor (officially: Timor-Leste) is one of the national symbols of East Timor. Was introduced on 18 January 2007 under the"
"Coat of arms of Nigeria The coat of arms of Nigeria consists of a black shield with a wavy white pall, symbolizing the meeting of the Niger and Benue Rivers at Lokoja. The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two supporting horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich soil. The red flowers at the base are ""Costus spectabilis"", Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion in the coat of arms as it is found all over"
"to that of the Catholic Monarchs, the arms of Aragon-Sicily replaced by those of the Navarre, the addition of the Pillars of Hercules and the motto One, Great and Free"". In Spanish heraldic tradition, the yoke, set of arrows and the Gordian Knot, were elements which were joined with the leaves and the pomegranate and the motto ""Tanto monta, monta tanto"" (Equal opposites in balance), the personal motto and prenuptial agreement of the Catholic Monarchs Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, as embodied in the song of Pedro Marcuello. This motto was used upon the weapons of"
"Coat of arms of Crimea Both the Ukrainian Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the Russian Republic of Crimea use the same coat of arms (, )., which has been in use since 1992. The coat of arms consists of a red Varangian shield and a silver griffin passant facing to the heraldic right with an azure pearl in its right paw. On either sides of the shield are a white pillar. At the top of the shield sits the rising sun. Winding around both columns and under the shield rests the Flag of Crimea, a blue–white–red tricolor ribbon, unto which"
"11 July 2016. The shield surmounting the eagle is divided into five fields, one for each historical province of Romania with its traditional symbol: Romania’s coat of arms has as a central element the golden aquila holding an Orthodox cross. Traditionally, this eagle appears in the arms of the Argeș county, the town of Pitești and the town of Curtea de Argeș. It stands for the “nest of the Basarabs”, the nucleus around which Wallachia was organised. Since July 11, 2016 the coat of arms has been altered to include the heraldic representation of the Steel Crown of King Carol."
"Akrotiri and Dhekelia do not have their own unique coat of arms. The coat of arms of the United Kingdom is used instead. Coat of arms of Cyprus The coat of arms of the Republic of Cyprus depicts a dove carrying an olive branch (a well-known symbol of peace) over “1960”, the year of Cypriot independence from British rule. The background is a copper-yellow colour; this symbolises the large deposits of copper ore on Cyprus (chiefly in the form of chalcopyrite, which is yellow in colour). The arms is not violating the rule of tincture, since the dove is not"
"Pillars of Hercules that stand either side of the Strait of Gibraltar, marking the exit from the well-charted waters of the Mediterranean into the Atlantic Ocean. The Pillars, as the boundary of the Mediterranean, have been smashed through by Iberian sailors, opening a new world for exploration. Bacon hopes that empirical investigation will, similarly, smash the old scientific ideas and lead to greater understanding of the world and heavens. This title page was liberally copied from Andrés García de Céspedes's ""Regimiento de Navegación"", published in 1606. The Latin tag across the bottom – """" – is taken from the Old"
"the coat of arms, a second island was added, symbolizing the other 114 islands of the archipelago. In the ocean, a schooner symbolizes the traffic between the islands. Around the badge is a bordure with stylized waves and the title and the motto of the colony. The current coat of arms was given by the Royal Warrant of Queen Elizabeth II, dated 27 May 1976. On 18th June 1996, by the National Symbols Act of 1996, the colour of the coat of arms were changed to a brighter color. The most significant change was the change of the torse on"
"Coat of arms of Niger The coat of arms of Niger shows a four-part flag draping in the national colors orange, white, and green. In the middle, the state seal is arranged. On a white or gold shield the four golden symbols are shown. In the middle, there is a sun, to the left there is a vertical spear with two crossed Tuareg swords, to the right are three pearl millet heads and underneath is the frontal view of a zebu head. Under the coat of arms, there is a ribbon bearing the name of the country in French: ""Republique"
"in the Anatolian peninsula, and is commonly mistaken for being a Pileus. The Pileus was a hat that in ancient Rome became a symbol of freed slaves, who were touched by their owners with a wooden pike before setting them free. Laurel is another classical symbol. At the end of the ancient Olympic Games (and also the 2004 Summer Olympics), the winner was given a laurel crown, and since then it has symbolized triumph and glory. Coat of arms of Argentina The coat of arms of the Argentine Republic or Argentine shield () was established in its current form in"
"by day and a pillar of fire by night for the front of the seal; and [[Hengist and Horsa|Hengest and Horsa]], the two brothers who were the legendary leaders of the first [[Anglo-Saxon]] settlers in [[Great Britain|Britain]], for the reverse side of the seal. Adams chose a painting known as the ""Judgment of Hercules"" where the young [[Hercules]] must choose to travel either on the flowery path of self-indulgence or the rugged, more difficult, uphill path of duty to others and honor to himself. In August 1776, Du Simitière showed his design, which was more along conventional heraldic lines. The"