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The Botswana Coat of Arms

The Botswana Coat of Arms was adopted on January 25, 1966.

It has a center shield that is supported by two zebras. The zebra indicate the importance of wildlife in Botswana.

The top portion of the shield has three cogwheels which represent the mining industry of Botswana. At the center of the shield are 3 blue waves which represent water and its importance in the country.

At the bottom of the shield is a head of a cow which symbolize the importance of cattle herding in Botswana.

The Zebra on the right holds sorghum showing the important role farming plays in the lives of Batswana. The Zebra on the left holds an ivory task . This is a symbol of the ivory trade of the past.


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