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A '''national symbol''' is a [[symbol]] of any entity considering and manifesting itself to the world as a national community: the [[sovereign state]]s but also [[nation]]s and [[country|countries]] in a state of colonial or other dependence, federal integration, or even an ethnocultural community considered a 'nationality' despite having no political autonomy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.england.org.za/national-symbols.php|title=England's National Symbols|publisher=england.org.za|quote=National symbols are defined as the symbols or icons of a national community (such as England), used to represent that community in a way that unites its people.|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024114941/http://www.england.org.za/national-symbols.php|archive-date=24 October 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><br />
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National symbols intend to unite people by creating visual, verbal, or [[Cultural icon|icon]]ic representations of the national people, values, goals, or history. These symbols are often rallied around as part of celebrations of [[patriotism]] or aspiring [[nationalism]] (such as independence, autonomy or separation movements) and are designed to be inclusive and representative of all the people of the national community.<br />
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== Common official national symbols ==<br />
[[File:The waving Indian flag.jpg|thumb|National flag of [[India]]]]<br />
*The [[national flag|flag]] or banner of a [[nation-state]]<br />
*The [[Gallery of country coats of arms|coat of arms]] of the [[nation|land]] or ruling [[dynasty]]<br />
*The [[seal (emblem)|seal or stamp]] of the [[nation|land]] or ruling [[dynasty]]<br />
*The [[head of state]], especially in a [[monarchy]]<br />
*The associated device and [[national motto|motto]] can also be used separately<br />
*The [[national colors]], often derived from the above<br />
*[[National emblem#Nationalized patriotic symbols|Abstract symbols]]<br />
*[[National anthem]]s, royal and imperial hymns; alongside such official hymns custom may also recognize the national symbol values of very popular songs<br />
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==Unofficial national symbols==<br />
[[File:Kriváň.JPG|thumb|The mountain [[Kriváň (peak)|Kriváň]] - one of the unofficial symbols of [[Slovakia]]]] <br />
In many ways, well-known sights in a country can also be seen as national symbols, as can traditional items of [[handicraft]], [[folk costume]]s, [[natural monument]]s, [[national epic]]s and [[national myth]]s, as well as symbols used by [[national sports team]]s and their supporters.<br />
[[File:Goethe Schillermonument.jpg|thumb|Nationaltheater and ''[[Goethe–Schiller Monument]]'' in [[Weimar]] one of the national symbols of Germany (1996)]]<br />
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== See also ==<br />
*[[Lists of national symbols]]<br />
*[[Cultural icon]]<br />
*[[Floral emblem]]<br />
*[[Cockade|National cockade]]<br />
*[[Religion in national symbols]]<br />
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