Belize Coat of Arms - National Symbol and Meaning #2127890 (License: Personal Use)

The emblem features two men-one holding an axe, the other a saw-flanking a mahogany tree, symbolizing the importance of the timber industry in Belize’s colonial economy. At the center is a shield divided into three sections: tools representing labor, a sailing ship on waves signifying maritime trade, and a green field denoting agriculture. Encircling the design is a wreath of leaves and the national motto “Sub Umbra Floreo” on a scroll below.

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