Introducing With National Emblem Of Different Countries
National symbols of various countries, which are also called the national emblems of different countries, are quite different. They define the country and its history, culture, and tradition. Let us read what does the National Emblem mean. A national emblem is an emblem or seal that is reserved for use as a sign of a nation-state or multinational state. In addition to a national flag and coat of arms, many countries have a seal or symbol. A heraldic device or symbolic object used as a distinguishing insignia of a nation, organisation, or family is defined as an emblem.
A country's national symbol is a seal that is only used by the government for official purposes. The national emblem is a sign of power and the foundation of a country's constitutional ideology. Emblems of different countries signify different things. This article presents you with complete details about the national emblems of different countries.
National Emblem of India
The national emblem of India is a combination of the National Motto Satyameva Jayate and the Lion Capital atop the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. On January 26, 1950, the Lion Capital was designated as India's national emblem. It was an official announcement of India's newly gained Republic status.
The National Emblem is exclusively used for official reasons and is held in high regard by Indian nationals. It serves as the official seal for all national and state government offices, and it is a required component of every government letterhead. It is prominently displayed on all monetary notes as well as diplomatic identity papers such as the Republic of India’s passports.
The National Emblem is a visual depiction of the Lion Capital that formerly adorned the top of Sarnath's Ashok Stambh of Ashoka Pillar, coupled with the National Motto inscribed underneath it. The Lion Capital atop the Ashok Pillar is carved out of a single block of yellow sandstone and represents four Asiatic Lions seated back to back; however, the two-dimensional version of the National Emblem only shows three, with the fourth lion buried.
The four lions are mounted on a short cylindrical base with four Ashok Chakras matching to each lion bust and reliefs of four more animals — a lion, a bull, an elephant, and a galloping horse – in between them. Only one Ashok Chakra is visible at the front of the 2D National Emblem, with the galloping horse on the left and the bull on the right.
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Below are the national symbols of different countries:
National Emblem of Australia
The second line of the Australian National Anthem was altered from "For we are young and free" to "For we are one and free" on January 1, 2021.
The adjustment, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, was made for all Australians. 'Advance Australia Fair' was first composed in 1878 by Peter Dodds McCormick and consisted of four stanzas. On January 1, 2021, the second line of the Australian National Anthem was changed from "For we are young and free" to "For we are one and free."
According to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the change was made for all Australians. The four-stanza poem 'Advance Australia Fair' was written by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878.
National Emblem of US
The Great Seal of the United States is the country's most important national emblem. The term refers to both the physical seal, which is held by the United States Secretary of State and the pattern imprinted on it more broadly. The United States' national coat of arms is seen on the Great Seal's obverse. The seal was first used in 1782 to certify certain papers produced by the United States federal government. The reverse of the one-dollar note has shown both sides of the Great Seal since 1935. Official papers, such as US passports, military insignia, diplomatic placards, and numerous flags, all bear the coat of arms.
National Emblem of Afghanistan
At the top of the Afghan Emblem is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada. A mosque with a mihrab and minbar, or pulpit, is depicted below it. Two flags, assumed to represent Afghan flags, are attached to the mosque. An inscription beneath the mosque spells out the country's name. Sheaves of wheat surround the mosque, and underneath them is the Hijri year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar), the year Afghanistan declared independence from British rule.
National Emblem of Great Britain
Great Britain is the name of the island that includes England, Scotland, and Wales, whereas the British Isles refers to all of the islands off the European continent's northwestern coast. The Union Jack, or flag of the United Kingdom, is made up of three crosses. The cross of the 1st George, England's patron saint, is an upright red cross on a white backdrop. The cross of St. Andrew, Scotland's patron saint, is a white diagonal cross on a blue backdrop. The cross of St. Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, is a red diagonal cross on a white backdrop.
National Emblem of Algeria
Algeria's national flag has two equal vertical stripes of green (hoist side) and white (flag side). The border between the two hues is marked by a red five-pointed star within a red crescent. The major religion in the region is Islam, which is represented by the colour green. Green is also the hue of heaven and is claimed to have been the favourite colour of the Prophet Muhammad and his daughter Fatima. The colour red represents freedom and the blood that was spent in the battle for independence against the French to achieve liberty. The cleanliness and tranquilly that followed freedom is symbolised by the colour white. The crescent and the star are both ancient Islamic emblems, but Algerians think that the long crescent horns provide pleasure; therefore, the crescent is more closed than other Muslim nations. The width-to-length proportion ratio of the flag is 2:3.
National Emblem of Austria
The coat of arms (coat of arms) of Austria is the national coat of arms. Coat of arms is its English name, while the coat of arms is its local name. The coat of arms is designated as Austria's national coat of arms.
National Emblem of Bangladesh
The People's Republic of Bangladesh's National Emblem is a symbol that depicts the country. The national flower, Shapla (Nymphaea pubescens), is a water-loving bloom with an ear of paddy on each side and three linked jute leaves with two stars on each side. Water, paddy, and jute characterise Bangladesh's environment and economy. Promise, beauty, and elegance are all represented by the aquatic blossoming flower Shapla inlaid on these three items. The stars represent the nation's goals and ambitions.
National Emblem of Belgian
On January 23, 1831, the Belgian National Flag was formally approved. Belgium's flag was created to symbolise the country's recognition as an independent nation.
Three equal vertical stripes of black (hoist side), yellow, and red make up the tricolour flag. The flag's vertical design is based on the French Tricolor. The colours black, gold, and red are derived from the arms of the Duchy of Brabant and represent the country's coat of arms. The red lion of Hainaut, Limburg, and Luxembourg is represented by the red colour; the yellow lion of Brabant is represented by the yellow colour; the black lion of Namur and Flanders is represented by the black colour.
National Emblem of Bhutan
The National flag is divided diagonally into two equal halves. The upper yellow half signifies the secular power and authority of the king while the lower, saffron-orange, symbolises the practice of religion and the power of Buddhism, manifested in the tradition of Drukpa Kagyu. The dragon represents the country's name and purity, while the diamonds in its jewelled claws represent the country's riches and excellence.
National Emblem of Brazil
On November 19, 1889, the symbol was adopted, and on May 28, 1968, it was altered for the last time. In a blue circle, it depicts the Southern Cross. It is surrounded by a ring of 27 stars, which represents Brazil's 26 states and Federal District.
The entire piece is mounted on a star and encircled by coffee (left) and tobacco (right) branches, both of which are major crops in Brazil. In the first line of the blue ribbon is the official name of Brazil (República Federativa do Brasil — Federative Republic of Brazil). The date of the federative republic's founding (November 15, 1889) is inscribed on the second line.
These national symbols of other countries define a very unique aspect of the respective country. Like these, there are emblems of different countries which are interesting to learn about.
FAQs on National Symbols of Various Countries
1. What is India's national symbol called?
The national emblem of India is Ashoka's Lion Capital at Sarnath. It features four Asiatic Lions standing shoulder to shoulder on a circular abacus.
2. What is a National Emblem?
A national emblem is an emblem or seal that is reserved for use as a sign of a nation-state or multinational state. In addition to a national flag and coat of arms, many countries have a seal or symbol.
3. Who designed the Indian national emblem?
Dinanath Bhargava, the 21-year-old man chosen by famous painter Nandalal Bose to create the National Emblem, died on Saturday evening at his residence in Anand Nagar, Indore.
