List of national fruits

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This is a list of national fruits alphabetically arranged by country. Some national fruits are officially designated, some are unofficial.

CountryCommon nameScientific nameImageRef.Notes
Afghanistan Pomegranate Punica granatum Granatapfel.JPG [1]
Albania Cherry Prunus avium Prunus cocomilia.jpg [2] [ failed verification ]
Algeria Dates Phoenix dactylifera Phoenix (botanical) finiki.jpg [3] [ failed verification ]
Angola Palm Borassus flabellifer Fruits of Borassus flabellifer.jpg [4]
Antigua and Barbuda Pineapple Ananas comosus Pineapples.JPG [5]
Argentina Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [6]
Armenia Apricot Prunus armeniaca Apricots.jpg [7]
Australia Riberry Syzygium luehmannii Syzygium luehmannii fruit.jpg [8]
Austria Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [9]
Azerbaijan Pomegranate Punica granatum Granatapfel.JPG [1]
Bangladesh Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit hanging.JPG [10] Jack Fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is widely cultivated in tropical regions of Bangladesh.
Brazil Cupuaçu Theobroma grandiflorum Cupuassu.jpg [ citation needed ]
Belgium Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [ citation needed ]
Bulgaria Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [ citation needed ]
Cambodia Chicken egg banana
(chek pong moan in Khmer)
Musa aromatica Bananas dsc07803.jpg [11] The Royal Decree states the chicken egg banana is known as Musa aromatica but this is an outdated taxonomic name still used in Cambodia. This cultivar is also known as kluai khai in Thailand which has a similar meaning, that being "Egg Banana." It is known as pisang mas in Malaysia in which they can be found to be synonyms for the Lady's Finger Banana.
Cameroon Safou Dacryodes edulis Safoutier.jpg [ citation needed ]
Canada Blueberries Cyanococcus Vaccinium corymbosum(01).jpg [ citation needed ]
Colombia Borojó Alibertia patinoi Borojo Fruto.jpg [12] [ failed verification ]
Central African Republic Banana Musa acuminata ,
Musa balbisiana ,
or Musa paradisiaca
Bananavarieties.jpg [13] [ failed verification ]
Cyprus Banana Musa acuminata ,
Musa balbisiana ,
or Musa paradisiaca
Bananavarieties.jpg [ citation needed ]
China Fuzzy kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa Kiwi aka.jpg [14]
Cuba Mamey Pouteria sapota ARS- Pouteria sapota.jpg [15]
Denmark Strawberries Fragaria vesca Fragaria vesca LC0389.jpg [ citation needed ]
Egypt Banana Musa acuminata ,
Musa balbisiana ,
or Musa paradisiaca
Bananavarieties.jpg [ citation needed ]
France Pear Pyrus communis Pears.jpg [ citation needed ]
Germany Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [16]
Greece Olive Olea Olive.jpg [17]
Haiti Mango Mangifera indica GntMango2.jpg [ citation needed ]
India Mango Mangifera indica GntMango2.jpg [18]
Indonesia Durian Durio Durian.jpg [ citation needed ]The name "durian" literally means "the thorns" in Indonesian. It is also known as the 'King of Fruits'. Indonesia has two fruiting seasons because durian is grown in various localities. The main harvest is from October to February, but another region produces the crop around June to September.
Iran Pomegranate Punica granatum Pomegranate.jpg [ citation needed ]
Ireland Cox's Orange Pippin Cox orange renette2.JPG [ citation needed ]
Israel Sabra/Prickly pear Opuntia PikiWiki Israel 56968 sabra fruit (plural).jpg [19]
Jamaica Ackee Blighia sapida Ackee 001.jpg [20]
Japan Japanese persimmon Diospyros kaki Threekakifruit-cutopen.jpg [21]
Malaysia Papaya or Durian Carica papaya or Durio zibethinus Papaya - longitudinal section.jpg [22] No official national fruit. Disputed between the two.
Maldives Coconut Cocos nucifera Coconut (Cocos nucifera).JPG
Mexico Avocado Persea Americana Avocado Hass - single and halved.jpg [ citation needed ]
Morocco Fuzzy kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa Kiwi aka.jpg [ citation needed ]
Nepal Orange Citrus × sinensis Oranges - whole-halved-segment.jpg [23]
Netherlands Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [ citation needed ]
New Zealand Kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa Kiwi aka.jpg [ citation needed ]
Nigeria Ackee Blighia sapida Ackee 001.jpg [ citation needed ]
North Korea Asian Pear Pyrus pyrifolia Pyrus pyrifolia (Raja) young fruits 4.jpg [ citation needed ]
Norway Cloudberries Rubus chamaemorus Hjortron.jpg [ citation needed ]
Pakistan Mango Mangifera indica GntMango2.jpg [24]
Poland Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [ citation needed ]
Portugal Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [ citation needed ]
Philippines Mango Mangifera indica GntMango2.jpg [ citation needed ]Mango is the national fruit of Philippines.[ citation needed ] Mango season in Philippines is from March to June. It is called Mangga in Filipino.
Romania Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [ citation needed ]
Russia Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [ citation needed ]
Saudi Arabia Dates Phoenix dactylifera Phoenix (botanical) finiki.jpg [ citation needed ]
Serbia Plum Prunus domestica Slivka.JPG [25] The plum and its products are of great importance to Serbs and part of numerous customs. [26] A Serbian saying says that the best place to build a house is where a plum tree grows best. [26] The region of Šumadija in central Serbia is particularly known for its plums and Šljivovica, the national drink. [27]
Seychelles Coco de mer Lodoicea I frutti del coco de mer - M e F - panoramio.jpg [ citation needed ]
Singapore Durian Durio Durian.jpg [ citation needed ]
South Africa Ackee Blighia sapida Ackee 001.jpg [ citation needed ]
South Korea Asian Pear Pyrus pyrifolia Pyrus pyrifolia (Raja) young fruits 4.jpg [ citation needed ]There are other national fruits of South Korea such as Persimmons and Apples.
Spain Grape Vitis vinifera Cabernet Sauvignon Gaillac.jpg [28] There are over 400 varietals of grapes that are grown in Spain for wine production.
Sri Lanka Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit hanging.JPG [29]
Sweden Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [ citation needed ]
Switzerland Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg [ citation needed ]
Taiwan Pineapple Ananas comosus kaitcckk.jpg [ citation needed ]
Thailand Mangosteen Garcinia mangostana Mangosteens - whole and opened.jpg [ citation needed ]Mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand. It is also known as the ‘Queen of Fruits’. It is available from May until August. Mangosteen is called ‘Mangkhud’ in Thai language.
Turkey Sultana Grapes Vitis vinifera Thompson seedless grapes.JPG [ citation needed ]
Turkmenistan Watermelon Citrullus lanatus Taiwan 2009 Tainan City Organic Farm Watermelon FRD 7962.jpg [ citation needed ]
United Arab Emirates Dates Phoenix dactylifera Phoenix (botanical) finiki.jpg [30]
United States Blueberries Cyanococcus Vaccinium corymbosum(01).jpg [ citation needed ]
Ukraine Water Elder Viburnum opulus Guelder Rose Viburnum opulus (51922038259).jpg [31]
Vietnam Pitaya Pitahaya Dragon fruit (pitaya) on white background.jpg [ citation needed ]

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