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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.

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Why is Canada's National Flower the Maple leaf?

Canada does NOT have a "official" national flower. unofficially it is the maple leaf because have you actually looked at the flag that's why we have a maple leaf on our flag. sorry to disappoint. however each province/territory does have its own provicial/territory flower

British Columbia- pacific dogwood

Alberta-wild rose

Saskatchewan-western red lily

manitoba-Prairie Crocus

Ontario-trillium

Quebec-Blue Flag

New brunswick- Purple Voilet

Nova Scotia- mayflower

P.E.I-Lady's slipper

Newfoundland and Labrador

Pitcher Plant

yukon territory-fireweed

northwest territories-Mountain Avens

Nunavut-Purple Saxifraga

What is the national dish of Canada?

I'm not sure if we have an official food, however, some traditional favs that Canadians know and love are:

poutine

beaver tails (a deepfried dessert)

maple syrup

ice wine

Canadian bacon

bannock (a traditional native American bread)

What is the national flower of el salvador?

It is the "Flor de Izote". Its is a relatively small tree that rarely grows to be more than 20' tall with bladed leaves that grow into a round shape similar to how palm trees grow. A white flower apears (about mid-season here in Houston) at the top and this is 'El Flor Nacional Del Salvador'.

Which animal was the first national animal of India?

Till 1973, Lion was the national animal of India. In April 1973, Project Tiger was started to save the tigers in India. As a consequence, in 1973, the Bengal Tiger was made the national animal of India.
Till 1973, Lion was the national animal of India. In April 1973, Project Tiger was started to save the tigers in India. As a consequence, in 1973, the Bengal Tiger was made the national animal of India.
India is rich in Tigers

From ancient times, tiger has special role in the life of Indians

Its strength, its defensive qualities reflect Indian qualities

What is Cameroon's national flower?

Africa is a continent and not a nation...

If you wanted the national flower of South Africa, it's the King Protea (Protea cynaroides)

What is the national flower of France?

The fleur-de-lis.actually it's said like this: le fleur de lis

Also, you pronounce it le flur de lees

Translated into English- The flower of the lily
'la fleur de lys' is the stylised lily flower which stands (or rather stood,because it was part of the old regime emblems) as a national emblem for France.

What is the national symbol of Poland?

The coat of arms of Poland is a white eagle. Poland, located in Central Europe, has a population of 38,186,860.

Pledge of Allegiance words?

I pledge Allegiance to the flag

of the United States of America

and to the Republic for which it stands,

one nation under God, indivisible,

with Liberty and Justice for all.

I pledge of Allegiance to the flag of

the United States of America and to the Republic

for which it stands, one nation under God,

indivisible, with liberty and Justice for all.

It's not "I pledge of allegiance" but "I pledge allegiance." Also, there are only four words that are proper nouns. A better rendering:

I pledge allegiance to the flag

of the United States of America;

and to the republic, for which it stands;

one nation, under God,

indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

What is Portugal's national flower?

Lavender [Lavandula spp]is Portugal's national flower. It's in the mint family [Lamiaceae]. There are about 25-30 species of lavender in the world. At least four different species are found in Portugal. Their range within the country runs from the south and southwest, through the center, and into the north and northeast.

What is the national emblem of France?

Several different emblems represent France. These include the Gallic rooster (le coq gaulois), Marianne (an allegoric feminine picture or statue), the French flag (blue, white, red), la fleur de lys (a symbolic lily flower) are the best known emblems of France. In popular media, the Eiffel tower is also used to hint at France.

What flag has a blue stripe then white stripe then red stripe then white stripe then blue stripe?

The following countries' national flags depict only red, white, and blue:

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Chile
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Czech Republic
  • France
  • Iceland
  • North Korea
  • Laos
  • Liberia
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Panama
  • Russia
  • Samoa
  • Slovakia
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

What do you do with your old American Flag when you get a new one?

The Flag Code states: The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.

> Look to the related link below for the Flag Code .

In a Pakistani flag a star represents the symbol of?

The crescent stands for the bright future and five corners of the star are for five pillars of Islam i.e Tauheed, Salat , Fasting, Zakat and Hajj

What is the Presidential Seal?

The presidential seal is a symbol of the office of President of the United States. The seal appears on certain messages and documents that the President sends to the United States Congress.

Where are national emblem found in India?

The national emblem of India is a replica of the lion of sarnath, near varanasi in uttar pradesh.the lion capital was erected in the third century bc by emperor ashoka to mark the spot where baddha first proclaimed his gospel of peace and emancipation to the four quarters of the universe.the national emblem is thus symbolic of contemporary India's reaffirmation of its commitment to world peace and goodwill.

The four lions(one hidden from view)-symbolizing power.courage-rest on a circular abacus.the abacus is girded by four smaller animals-guardians of the four directions:the lion of the north,the elephant of the east,the horse of the south and the bull of the west.the abacus rests on a lotus in full bloom,exemplifying the fountainhead of life and creative inspiration.the motto 'satyameve jayate' inscribed below the emblem in devanagari script means 'truth alone triumphs'.

What is Iraq's state bird?

Iraq wouldn't have a "state" bird since it is a country in the Middle East and not part of the United States.
Iraq does not have a national bird.

What country do the colors red green black and yellow represent?

Red, green, black and yellow are part of a group of colours known collectively as Pan-African colours.

Those particular four colours can be found on the flags of Ghana,

Guinea-Bissau, and São Tomé and Príncipe.

You can find more information in the Sources and Related links, below.

When was it declared that tiger as Indian national animal?

Tiger was declared as national animal of India on 18th November in the year 1972.