A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.

Topic: Afghanistanlion; national colors: red, green, black

Topic: Albaniablack double-headed eagle; national colors: red, black

Topic: Algeriafive-pointed star between the extended horns of a crescent moon, fennec fox; national colors: green, white, red

Topic: American Samoaa fue (coconut fiber fly whisk; representing wisdom) crossed with a to'oto'o (staff; representing authority); national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Andorrared cow (breed unspecified); national colors: blue, yellow, red

Topic: AngolaPalanca Negra Gigante (giant black sable antelope); national colors: red, black, yellow

Topic: Anguilladolphin

Topic: Antigua and Barbudafallow deer; national colors: red, white, blue, black, yellow

Topic: ArgentinaSun of May (a sun-with-face symbol); national colors: sky blue, white

Topic: ArmeniaMount Ararat, eagle, lion; national colors: red, blue, orange

Topic: ArubaHooiberg (Haystack) Hill; national colors: blue, yellow, red, white

Topic: AustraliaCommonwealth Star (seven-pointed Star of Federation), golden wattle tree (Acacia pycnantha Benth), kangaroo, emu; national colors: green, gold

Topic: Austriaeagle, edelweiss, Alpine gentian; national colors: red, white

Topic: Azerbaijanflames of fire; national colors: blue, red, green

Topic: Bahamas, Theblue marlin, flamingo, Yellow Elder flower; national colors: aquamarine, yellow, black

Topic: Bahraina red field surmounted by a white serrated band with five white points; national colors: red, white

Topic: BangladeshBengal tiger, water lily; national colors: green, red

Topic: BarbadosNeptune's trident, pelican, Red Bird of Paradise flower (also known as Pride of Barbados); national colors: blue, yellow, black

Topic: Belarusno clearly defined current national symbol, the mounted knight known as Pahonia (the Chaser) is the traditional Belarusian symbol; national colors: green, red, white

Topic: Belgiumgolden rampant lion; national colors: red, black, yellow

Topic: BelizeBaird's tapir (a large, browsing, forest-dwelling mammal), keel-billed toucan, Black Orchid; national colors: red, blue

Topic: Beninleopard; national colors: green, yellow, red

Topic: Bermudared lion

Topic: Bhutanthunder dragon known as Druk Gyalpo; national colors: orange, yellow

Topic: Boliviallama, Andean condor, two national flowers: the cantuta and the patuju; national colors: red, yellow, green

Topic: Bosnia and Herzegovinagolden lily; national colors: blue, yellow, white

Topic: Botswanazebra; national colors: blue, white, black

Topic: BrazilSouthern Cross constellation; national colors: green, yellow, blue

Topic: British Virgin Islandszenaida dove, white cedar flower; national colors: yellow, green, red, white, blue

Topic: Bruneiroyal parasol; national colors: yellow, white, black

Topic: Bulgarialion; national colors: white, green, red

Topic: Burkina Fasowhite stallion; national colors: red, yellow, green

Topic: Burmachinthe (mythical lion); national colors: yellow, green, red, white

Topic: Burundilion; national colors: red, white, green

Topic: Cabo Verdeten, five-pointed, yellow stars; national colors: blue, white, red, yellow

Topic: CambodiaAngkor Wat temple, kouprey (wild ox); national colors: red, blue

Topic: Cameroonlion; national colors: green, red, yellow

Topic: Canadamaple leaf, beaver; national colors: red, white

Topic: Cayman Islandsgreen sea turtle

Topic: Central African Republicelephant; national colors: blue, white, green, yellow, red

Topic: Chadgoat (north), lion (south); national colors: blue, yellow, red

Topic: Chilehuemul (mountain deer), Andean condor; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Chinadragon, giant panda; national colors: red, yellow

Topic: Christmas Islandgolden bosun bird

Topic: ColombiaAndean condor; national colors: yellow, blue, red

Topic: Comorosfour five-pointed stars and crescent moon; national colors: green, white

Topic: Congo, Democratic Republic of theleopard; national colors: sky blue, red, yellow

Topic: Congo, Republic of thelion, elephant; national colors: green, yellow, red

Topic: Cook Islandsa circle of 15, five-pointed, white stars on a blue field, Tiare maori (Gardenia taitensis) flower; national colors: green, white

Topic: Costa Ricayiguirro (clay-colored robin); national colors: blue, white, red

Topic: Cote d'Ivoireelephant; national colors: orange, white, green

Topic: Croatiared-white checkerboard; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Cubaroyal palm; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Curacaolaraha (citrus tree); national colors: blue, yellow, white

Topic: CyprusCypriot mouflon (wild sheep), white dove; national colors: blue, white

Topic: Czechiasilver (or white), double-tailed, rampant lion; national colors: white, red, blue

Topic: Denmarklion, mute swan; national colors: red, white

Topic: Djiboutired star; national colors: light blue, green, white, red

Topic: DominicaSisserou parrot, Carib Wood flower; national colors: green, yellow, black, white, red

Topic: Dominican Republicpalmchat (bird); national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: EcuadorAndean condor; national colors: yellow, blue, red

Topic: Egyptgolden eagle, white lotus; national colors: red, white, black

Topic: El Salvadorturquoise-browed motmot (bird); national colors: blue, white

Topic: Equatorial Guineasilk cotton tree; national colors: green, white, red, blue

Topic: Eritreacamel; national colors: green, red, blue

Topic: Estoniabarn swallow, cornflower; national colors: blue, black, white

Topic: Eswatinilion, elephant; national colors: blue, yellow, red

Topic: EthiopiaAbyssinian lion (traditional), yellow pentagram with five rays of light on a blue field (promoted by current government); national colors: green, yellow, red

Topic: European Uniona circle of 12, five-pointed, golden yellow stars on a blue field; union colors: blue, yellow

Topic: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)ram

Topic: Faroe Islandsram; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: FijiFijian canoe; national color: light blue

Topic: Finlandlion; national colors: blue, white

Topic: FranceGallic rooster, fleur-de-lis, Marianne (female personification); national colors: blue, white, red

Topic: French Polynesiaoutrigger canoe, Tahitian gardenia (Gardenia taitensis) flower; national colors: red, white

Topic: Gabonblack panther; national colors: green, yellow, blue

Topic: Gambia, Thelion; national colors: red, blue, green, white

Topic: GeorgiaSaint George, lion; national colors: red, white

Topic: Germanyeagle; national colors: black, red, yellow

Topic: Ghanablack star, golden eagle; national colors: red, yellow, green, black

Topic: GibraltarBarbary macaque; national colors: red, white, yellow

Topic: GreeceGreek cross (white cross on blue field, arms equal length); national colors: blue, white

Topic: Greenlandpolar bear; national colors: red, white

Topic: GrenadaGrenada dove, bougainvillea flower; national colors: red, yellow, green

Topic: Guamcoconut tree; national colors: deep blue, red

Topic: Guatemalaquetzal (bird); national colors: blue, white

Topic: GuernseyGuernsey cow, donkey; national colors: red, white, yellow

Topic: Guineaelephant; national colors: red, yellow, green

Topic: Guinea-Bissaublack star; national colors: red, yellow, green, black

Topic: GuyanaCanje pheasant (hoatzin), jaguar, Victoria Regia water lily; national colors: red, yellow, green, black, white

Topic: HaitiHispaniolan trogon (bird), hibiscus flower; national colors: blue, red

Topic: Holy See (Vatican City)crossed keys beneath a papal tiara; national colors: yellow, white

Topic: Hondurasscarlet macaw, white-tailed deer; national colors: blue, white

Topic: Hong Kongorchid tree flower; national colors: red, white

Topic: HungaryHoly Crown of Hungary (Crown of Saint Stephen); national colors: red, white, green

Topic: Icelandgyrfalcon; national colors: blue, white, red

Topic: Indiathe Lion Capital of Ashoka, which depicts four Asiatic lions standing back to back mounted on a circular abacus, is the official emblem; Bengal tiger; lotus flower; national colors: saffron, white, green

Topic: Indonesiagaruda (mythical bird); national colors: red, white

Topic: Iranlion; national colors: green, white, red

Topic: Iraqgolden eagle; national colors: red, white, black

Topic: Irelandharp, shamrock (trefoil); national colors: blue, green

Topic: Isle of Mantriskelion (a motif of three legs); national colors: red, white

Topic: IsraelStar of David (Magen David), menorah (seven-branched lampstand); national colors: blue, white

Topic: Italywhite, five-pointed star (Stella d'Italia); national colors: red, white, green

Topic: Jamaicagreen-and-black streamertail (bird), Guaiacum officinale (Guaiacwood); national colors: green, yellow, black

Topic: Japanred sun disc, chrysanthemum; national colors: red, white

Topic: JerseyJersey cow; national colors: red, white

Topic: Jordaneagle; national colors: black, white, green, red

Topic: Kazakhstangolden eagle; national colors: blue, yellow

Topic: Kenyalion; national colors: black, red, green, white

Topic: Kiribatifrigatebird; national colors: red, white, blue, yellow

Topic: Korea, Northred star, chollima (winged horse); national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Korea, Southtaegeuk (yin yang symbol), Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon), Siberian tiger; national colors: red, white, blue, black

Topic: Kosovosix, five-pointed, white stars; national colors: blue, gold, white

Topic: Kuwaitgolden falcon; national colors: green, white, red, black

Topic: Kyrgyzstanwhite falcon; national colors: red, yellow

Topic: Laoselephant; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Latviawhite wagtail (bird); national colors: maroon, white

Topic: Lebanoncedar tree; national colors: red, white, green

Topic: Lesothomokorotio (Basotho hat); national colors: blue, white, green, black

Topic: Liberiawhite star; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Libyastar and crescent, hawk; national colors: red, black, green

Topic: Liechtensteinprincely hat (crown); national colors: blue, red

Topic: Lithuaniamounted knight known as Vytis (the Chaser), white stork; national colors: yellow, green, red

Topic: Luxembourgred, rampant lion; national colors: red, white, light blue

Topic: Macaulotus blossom; national colors: green, white, yellow

Topic: Madagascartraveller's palm, zebu; national colors: red, green, white

Topic: Malawilion; national colors: black, red, green

Topic: Malaysiatiger, hibiscus; national colors: gold, black

Topic: Maldivescoconut palm, yellowfin tuna; national colors: red, green, white

Topic: MaliGreat Mosque of Djenne; national colors: green, yellow, red

Topic: MaltaMaltese eight-pointed cross; national colors: red, white

Topic: Marshall Islandsa 24-rayed star; national colors: blue, white, orange

Topic: Mauritaniafive-pointed star between the horns of a horizontal crescent moon; national colors: green, yellow

Topic: Mauritiusdodo bird, Trochetia Boutoniana flower; national colors: red, blue, yellow, green

Topic: Mexicogolden eagle; national colors: green, white, red

Topic: Micronesia, Federated States offour, five-pointed, white stars on a light blue field, hibiscus flower; national colors: light blue, white

Topic: Moldovaaurochs (a type of wild cattle); national colors: blue, yellow, red

Topic: Monacored and white lozenges (diamond shapes); national colors: red, white

Topic: Mongoliasoyombo emblem; national colors: red, blue, yellow

Topic: Montenegrodouble-headed eagle; national colors: red, gold

Topic: Moroccopentacle symbol, lion; national colors: red, green

Topic: Mozambiquenational colors: green, black, yellow, white, red

Topic: Namibiaoryx (antelope); national colors: blue, red, green, white, yellow

Topic: Naurufrigatebird, calophyllum flower; national colors: blue, yellow, white

Topic: Nepalrhododendron blossom; national color: red

Topic: Netherlandslion, tulip; national color: orange

Topic: New Caledoniafleche faitiere (native rooftop adornment), kagu bird; national colors: gray, red

Topic: New ZealandSouthern Cross constellation (four, five-pointed stars), kiwi (bird), silver fern; national colors: black, white, red (ochre)

Topic: Nicaraguaturquoise-browed motmot (bird); national colors: blue, white

Topic: Nigerzebu; national colors: orange, white, green

Topic: Nigeriaeagle; national colors: green, white

Topic: Niueyellow, five-pointed star; national color: yellow

Topic: Norfolk IslandNorfolk Island pine

Topic: North Macedoniaeight-rayed sun; national colors: red, yellow

Topic: Northern Mariana Islandslatte stone; national colors: blue, white

Topic: Norwaylion; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Omankhanjar dagger superimposed on two crossed swords; national colors: red, white, green

Topic: Pakistanfive-pointed star between the horns of a waxing crescent moon, jasmine; national colors: green, white

Topic: Palaubai (native meeting house); national colors: blue, yellow

Topic: Panamaharpy eagle; national colors: blue, white, red

Topic: Papua New Guineabird of paradise; national colors: red, black

Topic: Paraguaylion; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Peruvicuna (a camelid related to the llama); national colors: red, white

Topic: Philippinesthree stars and sun, Philippine eagle; national colors: red, white, blue, yellow

Topic: Polandwhite crowned eagle; national colors: white, red

Topic: Portugalarmillary sphere (a spherical astrolabe modeling objects in the sky and representing the Republic); national colors: red, green

Topic: Puerto RicoPuerto Rican spindalis (bird), coqui (frog); national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Qatara maroon field surmounted by a white serrated band with nine white points; national colors: maroon, white

Topic: Romaniagolden eagle; national colors: blue, yellow, red

Topic: Russiabear, double-headed eagle; national colors: white, blue, red

Topic: Rwandatraditional woven basket with peaked lid; national colors: blue, yellow, green

Topic: Saint Barthelemypelican

Topic: Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da CunhaSaint Helena plover (bird)

Topic: Saint Kitts and Nevisbrown pelican, royal poinciana (flamboyant) tree; national colors: green, yellow, red, black, white

Topic: Saint Luciatwin pitons (volcanic peaks), Saint Lucia parrot; national colors: cerulean blue, gold, black, white

Topic: Saint Martinbrown pelican

Topic: Saint Pierre and Miquelon16th-century sailing ship

Topic: Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent parrot; national colors: blue, gold, green

Topic: SamoaSouthern Cross constellation (five, five-pointed stars); national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: San Marinothree peaks each displaying a tower; national colors: white, blue

Topic: Sao Tome and Principepalm tree; national colors: green, yellow, red, black

Topic: Saudi Arabiapalm tree surmounting two crossed swords; national colors: green, white

Topic: Senegallion; national colors: green, yellow, red

Topic: Serbiawhite double-headed eagle; national colors: red, blue, white

Topic: Seychellescoco de mer (sea coconut); national colors: blue, yellow, red, white, green

Topic: Sierra Leonelion; national colors: green, white, blue

Topic: Singaporelion, merlion (mythical half lion-half fish creature), orchid; national colors: red, white

Topic: Sint Maartenbrown pelican, yellow sage (flower); national colors: red, white, bluebrown pelican, yellow sage (flower); national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Slovakiadouble-barred cross (Cross of St. Cyril and St. Methodius) surmounting three peaks; national colors: white, blue, red

Topic: SloveniaMount Triglav; national colors: white, blue, red

Topic: Solomon Islandsnational colors: blue, yellow, green, white

Topic: Somalialeopard; national colors: blue, white

Topic: South Africaspringbok (antelope), king protea flower; national colors: red, green, blue, yellow, black, white

Topic: South SudanAfrican fish eagle; national colors: red, green, blue, yellow, black, white

Topic: SpainPillars of Hercules; national colors: red, yellow

Topic: Sri Lankalion, water lily; national colors: maroon, yellow

Topic: Sudansecretary bird; national colors: red, white, black, green

Topic: Surinameroyal palm, faya lobi (flower); national colors: green, white, red, yellow

Topic: Swedenthree crowns, lion; national colors: blue, yellow

Topic: SwitzerlandSwiss cross (white cross on red field, arms equal length); national colors: red, white

Topic: Syriahawk; national colors: red, white, black, green

Topic: Taiwanwhite, 12-rayed sun on blue field; national colors: blue, white, red

Topic: Tajikistancrown surmounted by an arc of seven, five-pointed stars; snow leopard; national colors: red, white, green

Topic: TanzaniaUhuru (Freedom) torch, giraffe; national colors: green, yellow, blue, black

Topic: Thailandgaruda (mythical half-man, half-bird figure), elephant; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: Timor-LesteMount Ramelau; national colors: red, yellow, black, white

Topic: Togolion; national colors: green, yellow, red, white

Topic: Tokelautuluma (fishing tackle box); national colors: blue, yellow, white

Topic: Tongared cross on white field, arms equal length; national colors: red, white

Topic: Trinidad and Tobagoscarlet ibis (bird of Trinidad), cocrico (bird of Tobago), Chaconia flower; national colors: red, white, black

Topic: Tunisiaencircled red crescent moon and five-pointed star; national colors: red, white

Topic: Turkey (Turkiye)vertical crescent moon with adjacent five-pointed star; national colors: red, white

Topic: TurkmenistanAkhal-Teke horse; national colors: green, white

Topic: Turks and Caicos Islandsconch shell, Turk's cap cactus

Topic: Tuvalumaneapa (native meeting house); national colors: light blue, yellow

Topic: Ugandagrey crowned crane; national colors: black, yellow, red

Topic: Ukrainetryzub (trident), sunflower; national colors: blue, yellow

Topic: United Arab Emiratesgolden falcon; national colors: green, white, black, red

Topic: United Kingdomlion (Britain in general); lion, Tudor rose, oak (England); lion, unicorn, thistle (Scotland); dragon, daffodil, leek (Wales); shamrock, flax (Northern Ireland); national colors: red, white, blue (Britain in general); red, white (England); blue, white (Scotland); red, white, green (Wales)

Topic: United Statesbald eagle; national colors: red, white, blue

Topic: UruguaySun of May (a sun-with-face symbol); national colors: blue, white, yellow

Topic: Uzbekistankhumo (mythical bird); national colors: blue, white, red, green

Topic: Vanuatuboar's tusk with crossed fern fronds; national colors: red, black, green, yellow

Topic: Venezuelatroupial (bird); national colors: yellow, blue, red

Topic: Vietnamyellow, five-pointed star on red field; lotus blossom; national colors: red, yellow

Topic: Wallis and Futunared saltire (Saint Andrew's Cross) on a white square on a red field; national colors: red, white

Topic: Yemengolden eagle; national colors: red, white, black

Topic: ZambiaAfrican fish eagle; national colors: green, red, black, orange

Topic: ZimbabweZimbabwe bird symbol, African fish eagle, flame lily; national colors: green, yellow, red, black, white