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The arms are canting; they show an olive tree (the name Oliana is related popularly to "oli", Catalan for oil). The saltire is the cross of St. Andrew, the local patron saint.  
The arms are canting; they show an olive tree (the name Oliana is related popularly to "oli", Catalan for oil). The saltire is the cross of St. Andrew, the local patron saint.  
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[[Literature]] : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.
[[Literature]] : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.

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OLIANA

Region : Catalonia
Province : Lleida

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Official blazon

Escut caironat: d'or, una olivera de sinople amb un sautoret d'argent travessat al tronc. Per timbre una corona mural de vila.

Origin/meaning

The arms have been officially granted on 13th May 1991.

The arms are canting; they show an olive tree (the name Oliana is related popularly to "oli", Catalan for oil). The saltire is the cross of St. Andrew, the local patron saint.


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