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Revision as of 20:50, 7 August 2021
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
Unofficial Symbols
| Title | Name of Symbol | Picture |
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| National language | Dhivehi | 
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| National fruit | Coconut (Kurumba) | 
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| National dress (Female) | Dhivehi Libaas | |
| National dress (Male) | Maldivian Sarong (Mundu) | 
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| National Sport | Bashi |
References
- ^ Maldives Mission to the United Nations Archived 2011-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
