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Yellow - wealth of agricultural and other resources in the country;
Blue - the ocean and the clear skies;
Red - the blood of those who died in gaining the country's freedom.
The significance of the elements of the coat of arms are described thus:
Condor - power and courage
Landscape - Chimborazo and Guayas River
Boat (the "Guayas") with a caduceus as mast - accord and trade
Golden Sun - pre-Colombian traditions
Zodiac signs - The Marcist revolution
Palm and Laurel leaves - Peace and dignity.
