02663cam a2200445Ka 4500001001300000005001700013006001900030007001500049007001500064008004100079020001800120020001500138020001800153020001500171020001800186020001500204020001800219020001500237020001800252020001500270020001800285020001500303035014700318040004400465041000800509100001900517245007000536260006300606300003300669505015700702505025600859520081601115546002201931650005501953650004402008650003902052650004102091650004402132650004102176ocn99365672520211105120844.0m     o  d        cr bn||||abp||cr bn||||ada||171116s2010    caua    rbe   001 0 eng d  a9780313344961  z0313344965  a9780313344978  z0313344973  a9780313344992  z031334499X  a9780313345012  z0313345015  z9780313344985  z0313344981  z9780313345005  z0313345007  a(OCoLC)993656725z(OCoLC)704933753z(OCoLC)761163365z(OCoLC)761165378z(OCoLC)773508592z(OCoLC)910935420z(OCoLC)929502959z(OCoLC)932319438  aCo-BoUCMbspacSaul NiñodSaul Niño0 aeng1 aMinahan, James14aThe complete guide to national symbols and emblemscJames Minahan  aSanta Barbara, CaliforniabGreenwood PressbABC Clioc2010  a2 volúmenesbilustraciones0 avolume 1. Alphabetical list of entries -- Guide to related topics -- Preface -- Introduction -- Asia and Oceania -- Central and South America -- Europe.0 avolume 2. Alphabetical list of entries -- Guide to related topics -- Preface introduction -- Middle East and North Africa -- North America and the Caribbean -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- Appendix: International organizations selected bibliography -- Index.  aThese two volumes offer a collection of flags, seals, and symbols used every day around the world. This guide brings a concise and updated order to the national symbols of the independent nations of the world, as well as a representative sample of dependent territories attempting to obtain wider recognition. In addition to the national flag, each entry provides fundamental and cultural background information, including basic demographic data, the national anthem, flora and fauna, cuisine, national resources, sports teams, national heroes or personifications, and significant events that relate to establishment of the nation's identity. Volume Two includes an appendix of relevant international organizations and a selected bibliography, as well as a subject index that facilitates cross-reference access.  aTexto en inglés 7aEmblemas nacionales vEnciclopedias y diccionarios 0aAméricavEnciclopedias y diccionarios 0aAsiavEnciclopedias y diccionarios 0aEuropavEnciclopedias y diccionarios 0aAustraliavEnciclopedias y diccionarios 0aAfricavEnciclopedias y diccionarios