Definición y significado de National_symbol

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A national symbol is a symbol of any entity considering itself and manifesting itself to the world as a national community – namely sovereign states, but also nations and countries in a state of colonial or other dependence, (con)federal integration, or even an ethnocultural community considered a 'nationality' despite the absence of political autonomy.

National symbols intend to unite people by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, or history.

These symbols are often rallied around as part of celebrations of patriotism or aspiring nationalism (such as independence, autonomy or separation movements) and are designed to be inclusive and representative of all the peoples of the national community.

  Common official national symbols

• The flag of a nation-state
• The coat of arms, seal or stamp of the land and/or ruling dynasty
• The associated device and/or motto can also be used separately
• The national colors, often derived from the above
• Either the above or more abstract symbols, especially crosses,
• National anthems, royal and imperial hymns; alongside such official hymn(s) custom may also recognize the national symbol value of very popular songs

  See also

• National emblems
• Floral emblem
• National cockade
• National animal
• National bird
• List of national fruits
• List of national trees

• Religion in national symbols