n. coat of arms; banner, etc., bearing heraldic device; v.t. delineate or describe such object; adorn; announce loudly. blazonment, n.blazonry, n. art of delineating such objects; colourful display.
Blue symbolizes hope, the clear sky, and the streams of the south. Yellow stands for the sun and the Sahara Desert. Red represents unity, prosperity, and national sacrifice. Effective date: 6 November 1959.