National symbols of Sri Lanka

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Location of Sri Lanka in its region.

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[edit | edit source]

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

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References[edit | edit source]

  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.