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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
This armorial of sovereign states shows the coat of arms, national emblem, or seal for every sovereign state. Although some countries do not have an official national emblem, unofficial emblems which are de facto used as national emblems are also shown below.
National symbols by former country (8 C) Symbols of the African Union (1 C, 3 P) National coats of arms (4 C, 192 P) Symbols of the Commonwealth of Nations (1 C, 3 P)
Country Name of animal Scientific name ()Picture Ref. Albania Golden eagle (national bird) : Aquila chrysaetos [1] [2] Algeria Fennec fox (national animal): Vulpes zerda [3] Argentina
The Emblem of Italy as an example. A national emblem is an emblem or seal that is reserved for use by a nation state or multi-national state as a symbol of that nation. Many nations have a seal or emblem in addition to a national flag. Other national symbols, such as national birds, trees, flowers, etc., are listed at lists of national symbols.
National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
Pages in category "National emblems" The following 80 pages are in this category, out of 80 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
In a number of countries, plants have been chosen as symbols to represent specific geographic areas. Some countries have a country-wide floral emblem; others in addition have symbols representing subdivisions. Different processes have been used to adopt these symbols – some are conferred by government bodies, whereas others are the result of ...