Oliana
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OLIANA
Region : Catalonia
Province : Lleida
Official blazon
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.
Literature : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.