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National symbols of Syria

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The national symbols of Syria are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Syria and of its culture.

Symbols

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Title Name of Symbol Picture
National flag Flag of Syria
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Syria
National anthem Humat ad-Diyar[1]
National colours Red, white, black and green     
National motto Waḥda, Ḥurriyya, Ishtirākiyya
"Unity, Freedom, Socialism"
National flower Jasmine[1]
National tree Olive tree (Olea europaea)[2]
National bird Northern bald ibis[3]
National animal The Syrian Brown Bear[4]
National dish Kibbeh Bil Sanieh[5]
National drink Arak[6]
National instrument Qanun[7]
National dance Dabke
National sport Association football

References

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  1. ^ a b Minahan, James (2010). The complete guide to national symbols and emblems. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Greenwood Press. p. 640. ISBN 978-0-313-34496-1. OCLC 436221284.
  2. ^ "National tree of Syria - Olive tree | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  3. ^ "What is the National Bird of Syria?". WorldAtlas. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
  4. ^ "🇸🇾 Syria National symbols: National Animal, National Flower". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
  5. ^ "Kibbeh bil sanieh". Food. 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
  6. ^ Sammy Ketz, Popular Syrian drink takes hit from the war, Agence France-Presse (April 4, 2015).
  7. ^ "🇸🇾 Syria National symbols: National instrument". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-12.