Emblem of Maldives

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The Maldivian National Emblem or the Coat of Arms consists of a coconut palm, a crescent, and two criss-crossing National Flags with the traditional Title of the State.

[edit] Interpretation

The depicted coconut palm resembles the livelihood of the Nation. The inhabitants believe it to be the most beneficial tree to them as they utilize every part of the tree on various applications ranging from medicine to boat-building. The Crescent (a universal Islamic symbol) and its accompanying star embodies the Islamic faith of the State and its authority respectively.

The two words of the Traditional Title of the State, Ad-Dawlat and AI-Mahaldheebiyya were first used by Sultan AI-Ghazee Mohamed Thakurufaanu Al-Azam one of the most illustrious heroes of the nation. The title Ad-Dawlat Al-Mahaldheebiyya (Arabic: الدولة المحلديبية) means the State of The thousand Islands.

[edit] Modern Usage

The symbol is a representation of the Maldivian Government and the State and is used frequently in official documents (on the header right underneath the Bismillah) and other Governmental Representations.