sentence: common official national symbols the national flag , banner or national colors the national coat of arms , emblem or seal of the country or ruling dynasty a national motto , which may also be used separately the national anthem , royal or imperial hymns the abstract symbols , such as national flowers , birds , trees , etc. the ( ( national wear ) the ( ( national bird ) the ( ( national flower ) the ( ( national prayer ) the ( ( national pledge ) unofficial national symbols in many ways , well-known sights in a country can also be seen as national symbols , as can traditional items of handicraft , folk costume , national epic and national myth , as well as symbols used by national sports team and their supporters .