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Trifolium pratense is the state flower of Vermont. [21] It has also been used as the national flower of Denmark. In 1936 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced it was the national flower as part of an international exhibition taking place in Argentina. However, the choice did not become popular with the public.
The flower of the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is the national flower of Italy. The flower of the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is the national flower of Italy. [50] The strawberry tree is also the national tree of Italy because of its green leaves, its white flowers and its red berries, colors that recall the Italian flag. [51]
Orders, decorations, and medals of Denmark (4 C, 22 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Denmark" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
In her arms, formed by Italy and Denmark, she holds a sceptre and an orb . [4] In most depictions, Africa, Asia and the Scandinavian peninsula are partially shown, [4] as are the British Isles, in schematic form. [4] The first map to depict Europe in this manner was made by Johannes Bucius Aenicola (1516–1542) in 1537.
The mountains shown in white are representative of the Alps, and Mount Triglav, Slovenia's national symbol, in particular; the wavy blue lines across the bottom indicate Slovenia's access to the sea. (1785 original design) 1981– Flag of Spain See also: List of Spanish flags
These are lists of national symbols: List of national animals; List of national anthems; List of national birds; List of national dances; List of national emblems; List of national flags; List of national flowers; List of national founders; List of national fruits; List of national instruments (music) List of national poets; List of national trees
Karabakh horse (national horse) Equus caballus [6] Bahamas: Blue marlin (national fish) Makaira nigricans [7] Flamingo (national bird) Phoenicopterus ruber [7] Bangladesh: Bengal tiger (national animal) Panthera tigris tigris [8] Magpie robin (national bird) Copsychus saularis: Ilish (national fish) Tenualosa ilisha Belize: Baird's tapir ...
Allegorial representations of Denmark as a woman with antique garments and a coat of arms are first seen in the 18th century. In the 19th century, with Romantic Nationalism , it became more common. Writers such as N.F.S. Grundtvig , B. S. Ingemann and Steen Steensen Blicher have all used Mother Denmark as a national symbol of Denmark and a ...