The national symbols of Mongolia are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Mongolia and of its culture.
Type | Symbol | Image | Notes |
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Flag | Flag of Mongolia | ![]() | The flag is a vertical triband with a red stripe at each side and a blue stripe in the middle, symbolizing the eternal blue sky, with a yellow Soyombo symbol. |
Emblem | Emblem of Mongolia | ![]() | The state emblem was adopted in 1992 after the ratification of a new constitution. The emblem features the Wind Horse, the Soyombo symbol, and the Chandmani. |
National anthem | Mongol Ulsyn töriin duulal ᠮᠣᠩᠭᠣᠯ | ![]() | The national anthem was created and composed in 1950. Its lyrics were changed in 1961, 1991 and in 2006. [1] |
State seal | State seal of Mongolia | ![]() | The state seal is stamped on important government documents and international agreements. [2] The seal was adopted in 1992 and is held by the President of Mongolia. [3] |
National symbol | Soyombo symbol ᠰᠣᠶᠤᠮᠪᠤ | ![]() | The Soyombo is a special character in the Soyombo script.created by Mongolian Buddhist spiritual leader Zanabazar in 1686. [4] |
National currency | Mongolian tögrög | ![]() | The Mongolian tögrög or tugrik was introduced in 1925. [5] |
National flower | Ber tsetseg | ![]() | The Ber tsetseg was announced the national flora of pride in 2014. [6] |
National bird | Saker falcon ( Falco cherrug ) | ![]() | The saker falcon was named as the national bird of Mongolia by the Government of Mongolia in 2012. [7] |
National animal | Mazaalai | ![]() | The Mazaalai was declared as national pride animal by the Government of Mongolia in 2023. [8] |
National dish | Buuz | ![]() | Buuz is widely considered to be the national dish of Mongolia. [9] |