National symbols of Yemen

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

Symbol

TitleName of SymbolPicture
National flag Flag of Yemen Flag of Yemen.svg
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Yemen Emblem of Yemen.svg
National anthem United Republic composed by ʾAyub Ṭâreš.
National flower Coffee arabica [1] Coffee Flowers.JPG
National tree Socotra Dragon tree ( Dracaena cinnabari ) [2] or Dam Al-Akhawein (دم الاخوين) Socotra dragon tree.JPG
National bird Arabian Golden-winged grosbeak ( Rhynchostruthus percivali) [3] Rhynchostruthus percivali.jpg
National animal Arabian leopard [4] Arabian Leopard Panthera pardus nimr in Sharjah Photo Prof Dr Norman Ali Khalaf.jpg

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References

  1. Khan, Waseem (2019-11-01). "The National Flower of Yemen: Arabian Coffee" . Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  2. "National tree of Yemen - Socotra Dragon tree | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  3. "Birds, Birding Trips and Birdwatching Tours in Republic of Yemen". Fat Birder. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  4. "Strengthening Management of Protected Areas in Yemen | South-South Facility". www.southsouthfacility.org. Retrieved 2023-01-07.