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National symbols of Switzerland

National symbols of Switzerland

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National symbols of Switzerland are the symbols used to represent Switzerland. As of 2020 the Swiss legislature has made three Swiss national symbols official, a flag, coat of arms, and anthem, but various other symbols are used as well to represent the Swiss people.

Official national symbols

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Unofficial national symbols

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Other Swiss symbols

Switzerland currently does not have a national animal, but the animal most commonly associated with Switzerland, or Alpine culture in general, is the cow.[12] However, various other animals have been used to represent the Swiss nation, such as the marmot, ibex, St. Bernard, and blackbird.[13][14][15] There are also a handful of cantons who use a certain animal as a symbol. These include the bear, bull, ram, ibex, lion, and eagle. Other popular Swiss symbols worth mentioning may include Swiss cheese, Swiss chocolate, Rösti, and the Swiss Army knife.


References

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  4. "Swiss Anthem (english)". www.about.ch. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
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  10. "Switzerland's iconic cow". House of Switzerland. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
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  13. Misicka, Susan. "Switzerland's 'Big Four' animals on display in Zurich". SWI swissinfo.ch. Retrieved 2020-04-17.

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