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National symbols of Luxembourg

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National symbols of Luxembourg

There are a number of national symbols of Luxembourg, representing Luxembourg or its people in either official or unofficial capacities.

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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. However, there are many other symbols, both official and unofficial, that symbolise the Luxembourgian nation in the public consciousness.

Official symbols

  • Head of state - Grand Duke of Luxembourg (currently Henri)
  • National anthem - Ons Heemecht
  • National coat of arms - Coat of arms of Luxembourg
  • National flag - Flag of Luxembourg
  • National holiday - Grand Duke's Official Birthday (23 June)
  • National language - Luxembourgish

    • 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

    • References

    National symbols of Luxembourg Wikipedia
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