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Tall, tapering column of stone, much used in ancient Egyptian and Roman architecture. Examples are Cleopatra's Needles (1475 BC), one of which is in London, another in New York.

The triangle signifies equality. The volcanos recall the five nations of the Central American Federation (CAF). Effective date: 27 August 1971. >>