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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
Unofficial national symbols
Symbol
Image
Notes and source
National motto
One for all, all for one (Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno)
[7] Traditional and widespread, but not yet official. It has been recognized and used by various
Swiss presidents .
German : Einer für alle, alle für einen ;
French : Un pour tous, tous pour un ;
Italian : Uno per tutti, tutti per uno ;
Romansh : In per tuts, tuts per in .
National personification
Helvetia
[8]
[9] Unofficial, but shown on the
national currency and
stamps
National flower
Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale )
[10]
[11] Widely accepted as the Swiss national flower. Has been used on
money ,
rank
badges , and
insignia and is depicted on the logo of the national tourism organization
(myswitzerland.com)
Alphorn is associated with Swiss music and
Swiss culture
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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