A national emblem is a symbol that represents a nation. It is usually something from the natural world, eg. an animal or bird, but can be any object.
National emblems may appear on such items as the national flag, coat of arms, or other patriotic materials. A formal national emblem is not to be confused with less formal symbols that may be associated with tourism or cliches, for example windmills in the Netherlands.
The national emblems of nations of the world in alphabetical order:
Animals
- Argentina - hornero
- Australia - kangaroo, emu
- Brazil - rufous-bellied thrush, Turdus rufiventris
- Cambodia - kouprey or grey ox
- Canada - beaver
- Chile - condor, huemul
- China - dragon, giant panda
- Czech Republic - lion
- Denmark - lion
- East Timor - crocodile
- Egypt - Saladin's eagle
- England - lion
- Estonia - chimney swallow
- Finland - lion, swan, brown bear, perch
- France - rooster
- Germany - black eagle (Bundesadler)
- Guatemala - quetzal
- India - elephant, tiger, Indian peafowl
- Indonesia - Garuda, Komodo dragon
- Laos - elephant
- Malta - blue rock thrush
- Mexico - crested caracara
- Montenegro - lion
- Netherlands - lion
- New Zealand- kiwi
- Pakistan - markhor, chukar
- Panama - harpy eagle
- Poland - white eagle
- Russia - bear, golden bicephalic eagle
- Scotland - red lion
- Serbia - white bicephalic eagle
- Singapore - merlion, lion
- Soviet Union - bear
- Sweden - lion
- Thailand - elephant, Garuda
- Uganda - grey-crowned crane
- United Kingdom - lion, bulldog, European robin
- United States - American bald eagle
- Venezuela - turpial
- Wales - red dragon
People
Plants
Trees
Inanimate objects
Symbols
