LIMPOPO PROVINCE
(until 2002 NORTHERN PROVINCE)
Origin/meaning:
The Northern Province, the most northerly of South Africa's nine
provinces, adopted provincial arms on 23 March 1998.
The baobab tree has long been a symbol of the region, the only area
in South Africa where it is found. It is perhaps one of the most strangely
shaped trees in the world and one can therefore understand why it plays such
an important part in the myths and legends of Africa. Trunk circumferences
of 26 metres are not unusual and it has been estimated that a specimen with
a diameter of 10 metres could be 200 years old.
The division line symbolises the Limpopo river.
Above the crown are some cycad leaves; cycads are also prehistoric
Plants and typical for the area. The cape buffalo supporters are symbolic of strength.
Literature : Information and picture provided by Bruce Berry.
coats of arms on-line ! 
