National symbols of the Maldives

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 the Maldives.

Official symbols

Title	Name of Symbol	Picture
National flag	Flag of Maldives
National emblem	National Emblem of Maldives
National anthem	Gaumee Salaam by Muhammad Jameel Didi
National language	Dhivehi
National flower	Pinkrose (Rosa Polyantha)
National tree	Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera)
National bird	White-breasted waterhen (Kanbili)
National animal	Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)

Unofficial symbols

Title	Name of Symbol	Picture
National fruit	Coconut
National dress (female)	Dhivehi Libaas
National dress (male)	Maldivian Sarong (Mundu)
National sport	Football