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National Emblems
Questions about emblems such as flags, coats-of-arms, or any other other national symbols such as animals or trees.
717 Questions
Austria.
Why is the Gallic rooster the national animal of France?
The history of the rooster's significance to France dates back to medieval times. It was a symbol of France's Catholic heritage due to the significance of the rooster in the story of Jesus' betrayal.
As of July 2014, the national bird of the Philippines is the Philippine Eagle. The eagle is the largest in the world.
What is the national flower of Romania?
I think that we have not a special national flower. But, we like flowers.
Why is the bear Russia's national animal?
Russians consider brown bear to be their national animal because they see many ways in which the bear resembles Russia. It is big and powerful, but is often thought of as sleepy (think hibernation), slow and clumsy. It is seen as docile, almost cuddly at times, but when roused it rises to its full terrifying height and mauls its opponent with its powerful claws.
And, of course, bears are widely spread all over Russia.
What is the national bird of Cozumel?
There is no national bird of Cozumel, as it is an island that belongs to the Mexican state of Quintana Roo.
On the other hand, Cozumel is Mayan for "Island of the swallows".
The Cuban Trogan. This species of bird is known as Cuba's national bird because it's coloration is the same as the Cuban Flag.
What is the national flower of Turkey?
The tulup the tulup
The National Flower (or rather floral emblem) of The Republic of Turkey is the Tulip!
What is the national flower for Germany?
It is Cornflower.
Germany does not have a national flower. Its national symbol is the eagle, known as the Bundesadler.
The cornflower became the flower of Prussia following the untimely death of the Prussian Queen Luise von Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1810, at the age of 34, but never became a German national symbol
It comes from the Old Irish 'Eiru' and the English word 'land'
The colors are in the Mexican and Canadian flags?
Red and white; the Mexican flag also has a green stripe. Both flags have different coats of arms: in the Canadian flag you can find a maple leaf, while the Mexican flag has an eagle devouring a snake atop a cactus.
The country does not have an official flower. Mint is generally recognised
What are the national emblems for the UK?
England = Rose
Scotland = Thistle
Wales = Daffodil (sometimes leek)
Northern Ireland/Ireland = Shamrock
