National symbols of Luxembourg
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The civil ensign, depicting the red lion.
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The national bird: the Goldcrest
There are a number of national symbols of Luxembourg, representing Luxembourg or its people in either official or unofficial capacities.
Note that, under Luxembourgian law, the term 'national emblem' (French: emblèmes nationaux) is a strictly-defined term that refers to only four of Luxembourg's official symbols of the state: the national anthem, the national flag, the national coat of arms, and the national civil ensign.[1] However, there are many other symbols, both official and unofficial, that symbolise the Luxembourgian nation in the public consciousness.
Contents
List of national symbols
Official symbols
- Head of state - Grand Duke of Luxembourg (currently Henri)[2]
- National anthem - Ons Heemecht[3]
- National coat of arms - Coat of arms of Luxembourg[4]
- National flag - Flag of Luxembourg[4]
- National holiday - Grand Duke's Official Birthday (23 June)[5]
- National language - Luxembourgish[6]
Unofficial symbols
- National animal - Red lion
- National bird - Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)
- National epic - Reynard
- National family - Grand Ducal Family
- National flower - Rose
- National monument - Gëlle Fra
- National motto - Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn (Luxembourgish for 'We wish to remain what we are')
- National patron saint - Willibrord
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References
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