National symbols of the Maldives
The Maldives has numerous national symbols, including a national flower, tree and animal, which were adopted in 1985. The Maldivian national flag and emblem, adopted in 1965 are also considered national symbols.
Symbols
The following is a list of the national symbols of Maldives.
Official Symbols
| Title | Name of Symbol | Picture | |
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| National flag | Flag of Maldives |  | |
| National emblem | National Emblem of Maldives |  | |
| National anthem | Gaumee Salaam by Muhammad Jameel Didi |  | |
| National flower | Pinkrose (Rosa Polyantha) |  | |
| National tree | Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) |  | |
| National bird | White-breasted waterhen
(Kanbili) |
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| National animal | Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) |  |
Unofficial Symbols
| Title | Name of Symbol | Picture |
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| National language | Dhivehi |  |
| National fruit | Coconut (Kurumba) |  |
| National dress (Female) | Dhivehi Libaas | |
| National dress (Male) | Maldivian Sarong (Mundu) |  |
| National Sport | Bashi |
References
- Maldives Mission to the United Nations Archived 2011-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
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