National symbols of Kuwait

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

Symbol

TitleName of SymbolPicture
National flag Flag of Kuwait Flag of Kuwait.svg
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Kuwait Coat of arms of Kuwait.svg
National anthem an-Nashīd al-Waṭani
National flower Arfaj flower [1] Rhanterium epapposum -- Guru Hegde 001.jpg
National bird Falcon [2] Brown Falcon in Flight.jpg
National animal Arabian camel [3] 07. Camel Profile, near Silverton, NSW, 07.07.2007.jpg
National dish Machboos [4] Machboos.JPG

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References

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  2. "Permanent Mission of Kuwait–Geneva | الوفد الدائم لدولة الكويت- جنيف". www.kuwaitmission.ch. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  3. "🇰🇼 Kuwait National symbols: National Animal, National Flower". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  4. seolt (2019-08-12). "Facts About Kuwait Food: Traditional Kuwaiti Cuisine | Kuwait Visa". Kuwaitvisa.com. Retrieved 2023-01-14.