The combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous power has earned the tiger its pride of place as the national animal of India.

mahogany

National fruit of Dominica is Carambola.

Common official national symbols

• The flag or banner of a nation-state.
• The coat of arms of the land or ruling dynasty.
• The seal or stamp of the land or ruling dynasty.
• The head of state, especially in a monarchy.
• The associated device and motto can also be used separately.
• The national colors, often derived from the above.

A national symbol is a representation that manifests itself to the world as a national community. The main aim is uniting people through the creation of verbal, visual and iconic symbolism of the national people. The national symbols promote patriotism and celebrated by the people.

The rationale behind it is, that’s a national symbol – owned by the public. The Flag Law, meanwhile states that the public cannot wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform; or to print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other articles of merchandise.

1. Emblem of Mexico. United Mexican States.
2. Emblem of Thailand. Kingdom of Thailand.
3. Royal arms of Cambodia. Kingdom of Cambodia.
4. Government Seal of Japan. Japan.
5. Emblem of France. French Republic.
6. Emblem of India. Republic of India.
7. Coat of arms of Albania. Republic of Albania.
8. Coat of arms of Indonesia. Republic of Indonesia.

Coats of arms proved useful for identifying allies from enemies in battle. Some coats of arms were also long used on seals, although without colours. The insignia of Hrafn Sveinbjarnarson [d. 1213] is the oldest known Icelandic seal.

National Symbols are the type of things that represent a country. For example: the flag, the coat of arms, the national animal, the national anthem or the national plant or tree.

Chinese dragon