What is National symbols?
'''National symbols''' are [[patriotic]] [[symbols]] representing [[nations]] and [[countries]]. Similar symbols are used for [[Culture|cultural]] or [[Ethnic group|ethnic groups]] that do not have their own country yet. National symbols try to [[Unity|unite]] people or send a message by representing the national people, [[Value|values]], goals, or [[history]]. People often honor their nation, country, or group by celebrating their national symbol. == Common official national symbols == * The [[flag]] of a [[nation]] * The [[coat of arms]], [[seal (device)]] and [[stamp]] of the [[land]] and/or ruling [[dynasty]] * The [[national colours]] * Animals and plants or [[Flower|flowers]], whether real or not * Crosses or other symbols of [[religion]] * [[National anthems]], royal and imperial [[hymn]]<nowiki/>s * The office of the [[Head of State]] * The [[regalia]] of a [[monarchy]], such as crown jewels * The [[Father of the Nation]] and other [[founding fathers]] * The [[Mother of the Nation]] and other honourable female leaders and politicians. == Common unofficial national symbols == * [[National myths]] about the country's history or [[Founding document|founding]] * [[National epics]] * [[National dishes]] * [[National dress]] * [[National holiday]] * [[National instrument]] * [[Nationalism (music)]] * [[National pastimes]] * Folk [[Dance|dances]] * [[Folk hero]] * [[Folk instrument]] * [[Folk music]] * [[Culture hero]] * [[Tricksters]] * [[Monuments]] and [[Cliché|cliches]] associated with [[tourism]] * [[National personifications]] * Various other [[national emblems]] * in a nation with a particular [[religion]], its symbols may be adopted as national symbols e.g. the [[patron saint]] or equivalent deity, a major [[pilgrimage]] site, [[Church (building)|church]] or [[temple]] ==Related pages== * [[Cultural icon]] * [[National symbols of India]] * [[National symbols of Pakistan]] * [[National symbols of Bangladesh]] [[Category:National symbols| ]]