National symbols of Egypt

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The national symbols of Egypt are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Egypt and of its culture.

Symbol

TitleName of SymbolPicture
National flag Flag of Egypt Flag of Egypt.svg
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Egypt Coat of arms of Egypt (on flag).svg
National anthem Bilady, Bilady, Bilady
National flower Nymphaea lotus [1]
National tree Doum palm (Hyphaene thebaica) [2] East African Doum Palms (Hyphaene compressa) (7667191892).jpg
National bird Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis) [3] Aquila nipalensis Steppe Eagle.jpg

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References

  1. Hafeez, Sayag (2016-09-21). "The National Flower of Egypt: Lotus" . Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  2. "National tree of Egypt - Doum palm | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  3. "Egypt". AZ Animals. Retrieved 2023-01-06.