National symbols of the Maldives

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The Maldives has numerous national symbols, including a national flower, tree, and animal, which were adopted in 1985. The Maldivian national flag and emblem, adopted in 1965, are also considered national symbols.

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Symbols

The following is a list of the national symbols of the Maldives.

Official symbols

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TitleName of SymbolPicture
National flag Flag of Maldives Flag of Maldives.svg
National emblem National Emblem of Maldives Emblem of Maldives.svg
National anthem Gaumee Salaam by Muhammad Jameel Didi Usthazul Jeel Muhammad Jameel Didi of Maldives.JPG
National language Dhivehi Dhivehiscript.svg
National flower Pinkrose ( Rosa × damascena ) The Fairy Rosa.JPG
National tree Coconut Palm ( Cocos nucifera ) CoconutTree.jpg
National bird White-breasted waterhen (Kanbili) Kanbilii.jpg
National animal Yellowfin tuna ( Thunnus albacares ) Yellowfin tuna diving.jpg

Unofficial symbols

TitleName of SymbolPicture
National Fruit Passion Fruit
National dress (female) Dhivehi Libaas
National dress (male) Maldivian Sarong (Mundu) Sarungan.jpg
National sport Football

References

  1. "NATIONAL EMBLEMS OF THE MALDIVIA". Maldives Mission to the United Nations. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011.