National symbols of Syria

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

TitleName of SymbolPicture/audio
National flag Flag of Syria
Flag of Syria.svg
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Syria Emblem of Syria (2025-present).svg
National anthem Humat ad-Diyar [1]
(1938–1958; 1961–present)
National colours Green, white, black and red
(Pan-Arab colors)
    
National flower Jasmine [1] White Jasmine Tottenham.jpg
National tree Olive tree (Olea europaea) [2] Olive Trees (1284806353).jpg
National bird Northern bald ibis [3] Northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita).jpg
National animal The Syrian Brown Bear [4] Syrian brown bear 01.jpg
National dish Kibbeh Bil Sanieh [5] Kibbe bi sanneyah.JPG
National instrument Qanun [6] Qanun - MET 89.4.330.jpg
National dance Dabke Palestinian girls dancing traditional Dabke.jpg

References

  1. 1 2 Minahan, James (2010). The complete guide to national symbols and emblems. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Greenwood Press. p. 640. ISBN   978-0-313-34496-1. OCLC   436221284.
  2. "National tree of Syria - Olive tree | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  3. "What is the National Bird of Syria?". WorldAtlas. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
  4. "🇸🇾 Syria National symbols: National Animal, National Flower". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
  5. "Kibbeh bil sanieh". Food. 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
  6. "🇸🇾 Syria National symbols: National instrument". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-12.