The Emblem of Algeria is the seal used by the government, it is similar to the coat of arms of other nations. The current form of the emblem was adopted in 1976, but was only differentiated from the previous one by the changing of the motto being in French to Arabic.
Contained on the emblem is the crescent that is also found on the Flag of Algeria, and is a symbol of Islam. The motto that rings the emblem says in Arabic: Al Jumhūrīyah al Jazā'irīyah ad Dīmuqrāţīyah ash Sha'bīyah (in English: The Popular Democratic Republic of Algeria).
Within the actual emblem, the hand of Fatima is featured right below the rising sun. The hand of Fatima is a traditional symbol of the region, the rising sun representing a new era. The rest of the symbols relate to agriculture and industry with the plants around the mountains and buildings standing for agriculture. The buildings standing for industry. The mountains representing the Atlas Mountains
