National symbols of Germany

Summary

National symbols of Germany are the symbols that are used in Germany to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its cultural life and history.[1]

Symbols edit

Symbol Image Notes
Flag Flag of Germany
 
German National Flag
[2]
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Germany
 
Emblem of Germany
[2]
National anthem Deutschlandlied
 
Deutschlandlied
[2]
Majestic mark (Military) Iron cross
 
[2]
National tree Oak
 
[2]
German Reunification symbol Brandenburg Gate
 
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
[2]
National Animal Black Eagle
 

See also edit

 
The German Unity Flag is a national symbol of German reunification that was raised on 3 October 1990. It waves in front of the Bundestag in Berlin (seat of the German parliament).

References edit

  1. ^ "England's National Symbols". england.org.za. Archived from the original on 2012-10-24. Retrieved 19 September 2012. National symbols are defined as the symbols or icons of a national community (such as England), used to represent that community in a way that unites its people.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "National Symbols of Germany: Flag of Germany, Deutschlandlied, Eagle, Brandenburg Gate, Coat of Arms of Germany". amazon.it. Retrieved 19 September 2012.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Symbols of Germany at Wikimedia Commons
  • Germany symbols and flag and national anthem