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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)
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
Sovereign states States with limited recognition Dependencies and other entities Other entities