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 Orca Orcinus orca
 Corumm Badger
 Faneria Deamhainnin Timber Wolf
 Kiravia
 Metzetta Alshar Moon Bear Ursus Alsharus
 Pelaxia Jaguar Panthera onca
 Urcea Lion
 Vithinja Wolf
 Yonderre Kossaque Fox Vulpes cosaci

National birds

Country Bird name Scientific name Image Notes
 Alstin Alstinian Raven
 Burgundie Common Kingfisher Burg: Blauet ordinaire Alcedo atthis Noted for being viciously territorial, even against it's young, the Common Kingfisher was often used in the HLE as an allegory for the coastal urbanites of the Kingdom of Dericania. The concept of overseas trade was lost on the landed ignoramuses of the "inner kingdom". They could only comprehend the practice based on what they obversed in every day life, and the expelling of offspring by the Common Kingfisher seemed to match the pattern witnessed in the coastal towns and cities.

When the coastal states were united under the banner of Burgundie the slanderous connotation had faded and the proud nature and vicious defense of it's territory favored the national narrative of the formation of the new nation it became the national bird. The blue on the badge of the flags of Burgundie is a formulation owned by the government and is called Bleue della Blauet.

 Caphiria
 Carna
 Cartadania Harpy eagle Harpia harpyja
 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 Oceanites oceanicus
 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 Levantine Kestrel Falco levare

National founders

Country Founding father(s) Image Notes

 Alstin

Alstanus Ryefield An Ænglish Noble who initiated and led an exodus of Protestants from the Holy Levantine Empire to the Alstinian Isles beginning in 1557 during the Great Confessional War. He founded the city of Alstin in 1559 as a Protesrant refuge before becoming its became the first King in 1565, reigning until his disappearance in 1573.
 Burgundie Julian Marcilius Corvus Bergendus The Latinic commander who conquered the Impaxi tribes of the Ile Burgundie, laying the foundation for the dominance of what would become Burgoignesc culture in the region.
 Caphiria

 Carna

 Cartadania
 Corumm
 Faneria
 Hendalarsk
 Kiravia Emperor Ĥ Anointed 19,600 years ago, Ĥ reigned for 3,000 years, had five testicles, and was his own grandfather.
 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 Joanus de Martigueux Joanus de Martigueux (10 June 1436 – 20 March 1502) was the founder and first Grand Count of Yonderre from 1464 (de facto, 1494 de jure) until his death in 1502. de Martigueux's crusaders conquered East Gothica between 1458-1474.

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 Supratemperate woodsorrel
 Metzetta Magnolia Blossom A stylised magnolia blossom features as the central motif on Metzetta's flag.
 Urcea Edelweiss
 Vithinja
 Yonderre Carnation

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 Hesperocyparis metreana
 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 Oak Quercus

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 Yonderian pastry

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 Burgoignesc wine, and tea Culture in Burgundie#Alcohol, Caffeine Consumption in Burgundie
 Caphiria
 Carna Carnish Whiskey
 Cartadania Caipirinha
 Corumm Slozo
 Faneria
 Hendalarsk Jenwer
 Kiravia
 Metzetta Soju
 Urcea Goldwheat
 Vithinja
 Yonderre Chevalier Vert An herbal liqueur made since 1602 based on a recipe by Siegmar von Willing

National sports

Country Sport Image Notes
 Alstin Association football
 Burgundie Steeplechase, and Fleet racing Horse_racing_in_Levantia#Burgundie
 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 Guitar
 Burgundie
 Caphiria
 Carna
 Cartadania
 Corumm
 Faneria
 Hendalarsk
 Kiravia Mayonnaise An emulsion of oil, egg yolk, and an acid - either vinegar or lemon juice.
 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 Uncle Robert
 Burgundie Marin-Estelle Brother Auggie (satirical),
Common Kingfisher (historical and satirical)
 Caphiria
 Carna
 Cartadania Alexandria
 Corumm
 Faneria
 Hendalarsk
 Kiravia
 Metzetta
 Urcea
 Vithinja
 Yonderre The Green Knight

Other national symbols

Country Symbol type Symbol name Image Notes
 Alstin Mineral Jade
 Burgundie
 Caphiria
 Carna
 Cartadania
 Corumm
 Faneria
 Hendalarsk
 Kiravia Mineral Diopside with asterism Dark green gemstone with a four-pointed asterism, resembling the Kiravian flag.
 Metzetta
 Urcea
 Vithinja
 Yonderre Fossil Joanusaurus