Flag of Somalia
Flag of Somalia. The flag of Somalia officially adopted on October 12 1954 the blue field is the same shade used by united nation light blue with a large white five-pointed star in the center; the blue field was originally influenced by the flag. the five points of the star represent the five regions in the horn of Africa that are inhabited by Somali people: the former British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland (which together make up Somalia), Djibouti, Ogaden (Ethiopia), and the North East Province (Kenya)
The blue base originates from the flag of the United Nations and it represents the blue sky over Somalia and the UN, who helped the country realize its dream of independence. The white star represents African freedom. The star 's individual points represent the five historical regions inhabited by the Somali people: Italian Somaliland (Somalia), British Somaliland (Somalia), French Somaliland (Djibouti), the Ogaden region of Ethiopia and north of Kenya.
Its interesting this flag because I got more idea which is the blue background is modeled after the flag of the United Nations. The five points of the star in the center are said to represent the five regions that had major ethnic Somali populations at the time immediately before Somalia 's independence in 1960: Italian Somaliland, British Somaliland, and the majority Somali areas of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya, respectivel
Somalia significant peace dividend for poorer households located at the margins of
There has been many significant events of the 20th century that helped shaped what Ethiopia is today. Through imperialism, wars about boarding issues and the death of many great ruler this nation has been standing strong.Today Ethiopia is the second most populated country in Africa, it's the home to over 80 ethnic groups. The largest being the Oromo tribe that makes up over 34% of the population. Not only are they a big ethnic group in Ethiopia but also the neighboring countries such as Kenya and Somalia. Another big ethnic group is Ahmera who are taking up most of the politics and economy in Ethiopia. The rest is the minorities and have a smaller percentage of people or are other people who are are nationally from bordering countries such as Somali and reside in ethiopia. There are around 6.7% of Somalis who live in Ethiopia and adapted to their culture as well.
Somalia is a long, narrow country that wraps around the Horn of Africa. It has the longest coast of any African nation, bordering on both the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. The inland areas are predominantly plateaus, with the exception of some rugged mountains in the far north. The northern region is more arid, whereas the southern portion of the country receives more rainfall. Many Somalis are nomadic or semi-nomadic herders, some are fishermen, and some farmers. Mogadishu is the capital and largest city. Somalia is composed of a single, homogeneous ethnic group. Although Somalis may differ in nuances of local lifestyle, they share one language, religion, and culture, and trace their heritage to a common ancestor.
what appears to be a garage. Attached to the right of the wall, a blue star on a red and white flag is held.
The history of Somalia is a bloody one, filled with failed occupation, anarchy and civil war. Early Somalia established itself as a merchant state. Its key geographical location by the natural strait between the Horn of Africa and Yemen made it a focal point for trade.This essay will explore the history of internal struggles of the Somalilands and its many wars. It will investigate the colonial influences and conflicts between Somalia and its imperial occupiers and how these influences set the stage for future conflicts between the clans. Also, it will attempt to define the reasons why Somalia has become a failed state. The importance of United States foreign policies will be discussed as they have
-people in somalia were ethnically related oromo peoples or some of them and mixed negroid or bantu pop. which appears to possess part of the south of somali republic, these people are known to early arab geographers as the zanj
The repeated appearance of the green light motif is used to represent the American Dream. Once that light dies, the Dream dies with it.
Somalia gained its independence from British control in 1960, where the British relinquished control and gave Somalia to the United Nations. Somalia was governed by civilians until 1969; after which the military rebellion by General Muhammed Siad Barre took place. General Muhammed
The flag of Hawaii was issued by King Kamehameha I in 1816. The eight stripes of white, red and blue represent the eight main islands of Hawaii. There is also a Union Jack in the upper left corner of the flag, which honoring the long relationship with the British. The state bird is Nene the Hawaiian Goose. The state mammal is the Monk Seal. The
On the front side of the seal it has the eagle holding an olive tree branch and some arrows with a shield in the front of him well he stands under a cloud that has 13 stars with a ribbon in his mouth. The olive tree branch has 13 pieces of fruit which represent to 13 colonies and the olive tree branch itself stands for peace. The arrows that the eagle holds stand for the military's might there are also 13 arrows that stand for the first 13 colonies. In the mouth of the eagle there is a ribbon that reads “E Pluribus Unum” from when translated from Latin is “ out of many one” which mean that out of all the states we are one country. Then that cloud of 13 stars is supposed to look like glory in the clouds.
1. The flag represents the unity that this country has worked so hard on throughout its entire history. From the willingness of the 13 diverse colonies to join together to the struggle of reconstructing the fractured country after the Civil War, America has long been an example of the power of unity, and the flag truly embodies this idea. When immigrants coming from broken and war-ridden countries see the American flag flying high, it gives them assurance that there are hope and harmony in the United States. Furthermore, the flag is a symbol of the patriotism that Americans have held dear to them ever since the birth of
The seal that is part of the (New York State flag) is full of rich symbolism that speaks to the founding men and their hopes for this great state. Commerce, both domestic and international, has been a major focus for this country’s leaders since their split from Britian. The Founding Fathers knew self-sufficiency was the best way to getting a place as a World power. This is why a fully masted ship and a smaller boat are at the center of the seal.
Milvertha Hendrinks, 84 is pictured. The look on her face symbolizes anguish. I think she has the blanket because she is cold, and she may not have any clothing other than the blanket. She may have possibly lost everything but that blanket as well. One thing I know about Hurricane Katrina is that according to the CDC, one of their disaster planning goals was to protect older adults, however most of the people who died were the older adults. Ms. Hendricks is an older adult but is outside. The flag blanket is symbolic because it shows strength. Strength that Americans hold, that no matter what happens, we get through it all. We also have strength from those fighting for our country and The Star-Spangled Banner says, “gave proof through
The lack of color sets a solemn tone over the photo and it also serves as a cue to the viewer that the photo is historical. Only six stripes can be clearly seen and the stars are slightly blurred, but the flag can easily be identified as the American flag. Positioning the flag pole are six men, however from the angle of the photo it is difficult to see all of them. It is also important to note that from this angle you can only see the backs and side of the men, not their faces. The viewer can also see that the men are wearing matching outfits and helmets, possibly indicating to the viewer that the men are soldiers or part of the same group. From the photograph, the viewer can easily see the men are standing on top of metal and various debris. This makes it easy to determine that the photo was taken during or after a battle. The puffy clouds in the background tells the viewer that the photo was taken outside and the lack of structures or additional landscape in the background could lead viewers to deter that the photo was taken higher off the ground, such as a mountain as this photo
Somalia is a country situated in the ÒhornÓ of East Africa. It is bordered by the Gulf of Aden in the north, the Indian Ocean on the east and southeast, Kenya in the southwest, Ethiopia in the west, and Djibouti in the northwest. Somalia is about four times the size of the State of Minnesota, or slightly smaller than Texas. The capital is Mogadishu.
The background is enameled with a deeper shade of blue, probably indicating the larger divinity of