Emblem of Madagascar

The emblem of Madagascar includes an outline map of the island at the center, and below it the head of a zebu. Colors used are red, green, yellow, black, and white. Green and red rays emanate from the map, making it look like the sun and also the Ravenala, a plant typical of Madagascar.
The emblem is surrounded by Malagasy. The upper part of the emblem written the official name of the country: REPOBLIKAN'I MADAGASIKARA and at the base bears the national motto: TANINDRAZANA - FIRAISANKINA – FANORENANA. Various versions of the Constitution Article 4 have used other mottos.