National symbols of Syria

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.