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National personification: Helvetia [8] [9] Unofficial, but shown on the national currency and stamps: National flower: Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) [10] [11] Widely accepted as the Swiss national flower. Has been used on money, rank badges, and insignia and is depicted on the logo of the national tourism organization (myswitzerland.com)
Leontopodium nivale, commonly called edelweiss ( German: Alpen-Edelweiß, English pronunciation / ˈeɪdəlvaɪs / ⓘ AY-dəl-vice ), is a mountain flower belonging to the daisy or sunflower family Asteraceae. The plant prefers rocky limestone places at about 1,800–3,400 metres (5,900–11,200 ft) altitude. It is a non-toxic plant.
Nymphaea nouchali is the national flower of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The national flower of Sri Lanka is Nil mānel (නිල් මානෙල්), the blue-star water-lily (Nymphaea stellata). [32] [33] Although nil means "blue" in Sinhala, the Sinhalese name of this plant is often rendered as "water-lily" in English.
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 (national animal) Tapirus bairdii [9] Keel-billed toucan (national bird) Ramphastos sulfuratus [10] Botswana: Plains ...
This is a list of national birds, including official birds of overseas territories and other states described as nations. Most species in the list are officially designated. Some species hold only an "unofficial" status. The Official status column is marked as Yes only if the
A 3 pointed green field with 8 golden crosses and 6 flowers. 800–1300: Banner of the Emperor of the Romans and of the King of Germany: An Imperial Eagle displayed with a halo sable armed and langued gules. [13] [14] 1100–1300: War flag of the Holy Roman Empire: A non-rectangular flag depicting a white cross on a red field. [15]
Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno. Categories: Culture of Switzerland. Swiss nationalism. National symbols by country. Hidden category: Commons category link is on Wikidata.
The national flower of Holland, tulips symbolize fame and and can be a declaration of true love. In the 1600s, before the Tulip Market crash in Amsterdam, the flowers were a sign of wealth and ...