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
 Urcea Lion
 Vithinja Wolf
 Yonderre
 Pelaxia Jaguar Panthera onca

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
 Urcea

Golden Eagle

 Vithinja Snowy Owl
 Yonderre
 Pelaxia Sarpedonian Condor Vultur gryphus

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
 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
 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
 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