FLAG Red, white and blue, with lone white star against a blue background.

COAT-OF-ARMS: In the center is a shield with a five pointed silver star against a background of blue and red. On top is a plume of three feathers, of red, white and blue. Holding the shield on the left is a Huemul (Cervys chilensis) and on the right a condor, each wearing a naval crown of gold. At the base is a ribbon: “By right or by might.”

NATIONAL FLOWER: Copihue (Lapageria Rosea R et P). Philesiaceae family. Most common type is a red bell-shaped flower. It grows in the southern regions.

NATIONAL BIRD: Condor
One of the largest birds of prey in existence. Over a meter in length, with a wingspan of approximately 3 meters. Head and neck bald. Blue-black plumage; around neck, white ring of feathers; back and upper part of wings, white

THE HUASO: Farm worker and cowhand. Since 1812, the “Huaso’s “ dress has been a poncho and a tri-colored sash which symbolize the independence of his country. (PONER HUASO).

NATIONAL DANCE: Cueca