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]
Symbols
| Symbol | Image | |
|---|---|---|
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Ceylon |  |
| Flag | Flag of Ceylon | |
| Flower | National flower of Ceylon Nymphaea stellata |
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| Tree | National tree of Ceylon Mesua ferrea |
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| Bird | National bird of Ceylon Gallus lafayettii |
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| Animal | National animal of Ceylon Elephas maximus maximus |
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References
- ↑ "The identity of Mother Lanka". Sunday Observer. 29 January 2012. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ↑ Wimalaratne, K D G (2013). National Symbols Of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka: Sarasavi Publishers. ISBN 978-9553101198.
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