List of national symbols

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This list of national symbols is arranged alphabetically by country. Some national symbols are officially designated, some are unofficial. The following list is not exhaustive and many countries consider other items to be national symbols; the categories included here are recognised by almost every nation.

National animals

Country Name of animal Scientific name Picture
  Alstin Kjeldoran Wolf
  Burgundie Leopard

  Caphiria

  Carna Unicorn
  Cartadania
  Corumm Badger
  Faneria Deamhainnin Timber Wolf
  Kiravia
  Metzetta Alshar Moon Bear Ursus Alsharus  
  Pelaxia Jaguar Panthera onca  
  Urcea Lion
  Vithinja Wolf
  Yonderre

National birds

Country Bird name Scientific name Image Notes
  Alstin Alstinian Raven
  Burgundie Kingfisher
  Caphiria
  Carna
  Cartadania Harpy Eagle
  Corumm Giswi
  Faneria Gallic Rooster
  Hendalarsk Vandarch osprey Pandion haliaetus The osprey is a sacred bird in traditional Hendalarskara culture due to its close association with water and enjoys significant legal protections.
  Kiravia

Storm Petrel

  Metzetta Metzettan Magpie Pica Serica   In Metzetta, the magpie (까치, "kkachi") is celebrated as a bird of great fortune, of sturdy spirit and a provider of prosperity and development. In the same vein of bringing fortune and luck, Metzettan children were also taught that when you lose a tooth, to throw it on the roof singing a song for the magpie; the bird will hear your song and bring you a new tooth.
  Pelaxia Sarpedonian Condor Vultur gryphus  
  Urcea

Golden Eagle

  Vithinja Snowy Owl
  Yonderre

National founders

Country Founding father(s) Image Notes

  Alstin

  Burgundie
  Caphiria

  Carna

  Cartadania
  Corumm
  Faneria
  Hendalarsk
  Kiravia
  Metzetta Yang-jo   A legendary figure whose exploits are detailed in the Iyagi-seda, said to have reigned for 55 years from 2333 BC to 2278 BC as Metzetta's first Emperor.
  Urcea
  Vithinja
  Yonderre

National flowers/plants

Country Plant/flower name

Image

Notes
  Alstin Rose
  Burgundie Indigo
  Caphiria
  Carna Thistle

  Cartadania

Cherry Blossom
  Corumm

  Faneria

Hummingbird Fuschia
  Hendalarsk
  Kiravia
  Metzetta Magnolia Blossom   A stylised magnolia blossom features as the central motif on Metzetta's flag.
  Urcea Edelweiss
  Vithinja
  Yonderre

National trees

Country Tree name Scentific name Image Notes
  Alstin Oak
  Burgundie Nipa Palm
  Caphiria
  Carna
  Cartadania Mahogany
  Corumm
  Faneria Graybark Pine
  Hendalarsk
  Kiravia Metrean Cypress
  Metzetta Neutinamu Zelkova serrata   In Metzetta, Zelkova serrata has been considered a symbol of protection for villages since ancient times, and can still be found planted at central points in cities, towns and villages around the country. The trees often stand next to small pavilions, serving both as shaded informal gathering points, and spaces for traditional rituals and ceremonies involving prayer and offerings to the tree. The oldest of these trees are estimated to be in excess of 1,000 years in age, and are protected as natural monuments. In 2013, a project was announced by the Emperor's Gardens to clone the zelkova trees that are identified as natural monuments, so their lineage will not be lost in case of disaster or death due to age.
  Urcea Sycamore
  Vithinja Silver Birch
  Yonderre

National dishes/foods

Country Dish/food name Image Notes
  Alstin Grilled Salmon
  Burgundie Quail
  Caphiria
  Carna Haggis
  Cartadania Moqueca
  Corumm
  Faneria Colcannon
  Hendalarsk Königsboden High-grade Hendalarskara Riesling, paired with the caviar of the Vandarch sturgeon.
  Kiravia Potatoes
  Metzetta
  Urcea Pulled Pork
  Vithinja
  Yonderre

National fruits

Country Fruit name Image Notes
  Alstin Apple
  Burgundie
  Caphiria
  Carna
  Cartadania Pineapple
  Corumm
  Faneria
  Hendalarsk
  Kiravia
  Metzetta Plum  
  Urcea Grape
  Vithinja
  Yonderre

National drinks

Country Drink name Image Notes
  Alstin Bourbon Whiskey
  Burgundie
  Caphiria
  Carna Carnish Whiskey
  Cartadania Caipirinha
  Corumm Slozo
  Faneria
  Hendalarsk Jenwer
  Kiravia
  Metzetta Soju  
  Urcea Goldwheat
  Vithinja
  Yonderre

National sports

Country Sport Image Notes
  Alstin Association football
  Burgundie Steeplechase
  Caphiria
  Carna Association football
  Cartadania Association football
  Corumm
  Faneria
  Hendalarsk Association football
  Kiravia
  Metzetta Ssireum   Ssireum is a traditional kind of wrestling which takes place in a sandy ring.
  Urcea Baseball
  Vithinja Ice Hockey
  Yonderre

National instrument

Country Instrument Description
Recording
Image
  Alstin
  Burgundie
  Caphiria
  Carna
  Cartadania
  Corumm
  Faneria
  Hendalarsk
  Kiravia
  Metzetta Tanso A traditional end-blown flute made from bamboo.  
  Urcea
  Vithinja
  Yonderre

National personification

Country Image Personification Animal/object used for the same purpose
  Alstin Alstinia
  Burgundie
  Caphiria
  Carna
  Cartadania Alexandria
  Corumm
  Faneria
  Hendalarsk
  Kiravia
  Metzetta
  Urcea
  Vithinja
  Yonderre

Other national symbols

Country Symbol type Symbol name Image Notes
  Alstin
  Burgundie
  Caphiria
  Carna
  Cartadania
  Corumm
  Faneria
  Hendalarsk
  Kiravia
  Metzetta
  Urcea
  Vithinja
  Yonderre