National symbols of Sri Lanka


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The National symbols of Sri Lanka are the national anthem, flag, emblem, flower, tree, bird, butterfly, gemstone and sport. They represent the country and its people within Sri Lanka and abroad as well as traditions, culture, history and geography. Several other symbols do not have official acknowledgment as national symbols but are considered national symbols at the local level.[1][2]

Location of Sri Lanka in its region.

Symbols

Symbol Image
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Sri Lanka
Flag Flag of Sri Lanka
Flower National flower of Sri Lanka
Nymphaea stellata
Tree National tree of Sri Lanka
Mesua ferrea
Bird National bird of Sri Lanka
Gallus lafayettii
Animal National animal of Sri Lanka
Elephas maximus maximus

Related pages

References

  1. "The identity of Mother Lanka". Sunday Observer. 29 January 2012. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  2. Wimalaratne, K D G (2013). National Symbols Of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka: Sarasavi Publishers. ISBN 978-9553101198.