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National symbols of the Maldives

The Maldives has numerous national symbols, including a national flower, tree, and animal, which were adopted in 1985. The Maldivian national flag and emblem, adopted in 1965, are also considered national symbols.

Symbols

The following is a list of the national symbols of the Maldives.

Official symbols

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Title Name of Symbol Picture
National flag Flag of Maldives
National emblem National Emblem of Maldives
National anthem Gaumee Salaam by Muhammad Jameel Didi
National language Dhivehi
National flower Pinkrose (Rosa × damascena )
National tree Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera)
National bird White-breasted waterhen (Kanbili)
National animal Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)

Unofficial symbols

Title Name of Symbol Picture
National Fruit Passion Fruit
National dress (female) Dhivehi Libaas
National dress (male) Maldivian Sarong (Mundu)
National sport Football

References

  1. ^ Maldives Mission to the United Nations Archived 2011-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_symbols_of_the_Maldives