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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.
| Title | Name of Symbol | Picture |
|---|---|---|
| National flag | Flag of Syria (de facto) |  |
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Syria (de facto) | .svg) |
| National anthem | Humat ad-Diyar[1] (1938–58; 1961–) | |
| National colours | Green, white, black and red | |
| National flower | Jasmine[1] |  |
| National tree | Olive tree (Olea europaea)[2] | .jpg){kind=small} |
| National bird | Northern bald ibis[3] | .jpg) |
| 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 |  |
Symbols of Ba'athist Syria (1963-2024)
[edit]| Title | Name of Symbol | Picture |
|---|---|---|
| National flag | Flag of Syria (1958–61; 1980–2024) | |
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Syria (1980–2024) | .svg) |
| National motto | Waḥda, Ḥurriyya, Ishtirākiyya "Unity, Freedom, Socialism" |  |
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
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- ^ "What is the National Bird of Syria?". WorldAtlas. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ "🇸🇾 Syria National symbols: National Animal, National Flower". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ "Kibbeh bil sanieh". Food. 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ Sammy Ketz, Popular Syrian drink takes hit from the war, Agence France-Presse (April 4, 2015).
- ^ "🇸🇾 Syria National symbols: National instrument". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-12.