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Information about PEI's emblems in Prince Edward Island: flag, tartan, coat of arms, flower, bird, tree. Learn about PEI for your school project.
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The large oak tree represents the British Empire and the three small oaks represent the three counties: Kings, Queens, and Prince. The Coat of Arms is represented on the flag. | |
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The Motto on the Coat of Arms is Parva Sub Ingenti, which means little under the great. This means that England promised to protect her little colony as the great oaks protect the little oaks. | |
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On December 13, 2002, the Governor General of Canada, presented a Full Achievement of Arms to the Province of Prince Edward Island, following, the 150th anniversary of the province. The new Armorial Bearings is based on a design by David Webber of Charlottetown. The final artwork was prepared by Linda Nicholson of Fergus, Ontario, a heraldic artist associated with the Canadian Heraldic Authority. | |
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The Lady's-Slipper is the floral emblem of P.E.I. since April 25, 1947. It is a species of orchid that thrives in moist, shady woodlands. Blooms late May and early June. | |
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In June 1960 Mrs. Jean (MacLean) Reed a native of Souris living in Covehead won a contest for the design of the Provincial tartan. The reddish brown is the soil, the green is the grass and trees, the white is the caps on the waves, and the yellow is for the sun. | |
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Following a public vote during environment week in 1976 the blue jay became the Island's avian emblem. The bird is commonly seen throughout the Island year round. Blue jays often perform anting: they catch ants and wipe them between their wing feathers. Some people think that the formic acid eases the irritation caused by molting. | |
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The Red Oak - used in shipbuilding and barrel making - became the Provincial Tree in May 1987. It can grow up to 133 feet. The Red Oak is often hit by lightning, hence its nickname Thunder Tree. Today the Red Oak is used to build furniture, interior finishing and flooring. | |
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In February 1977 the Charlottetown soil series became the official soil of the Island. The soil is well drained and without stone; this makes it the best soil for  culture.
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