National symbols of Sri Lanka

The national symbols of Sri Lanka are the national anthem, flag, emblem, flower, tree, bird, butterfly, gemstone and sport. They represent the country and its people within Sri Lanka and abroad as well as traditions, culture, history and geography. Several other symbols do not have official acknowledgment as national symbols but are considered national symbols at the local level.

The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka sets out the national flag, the national anthem, the national day and the national language. The constitution was promulgated by the National State Assembly on 7 September 1978. On 14 November 1987 the Sri Lankan Parliament passed the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka, which made both Sinhala and Tamil the national languages.

National symbols

Unofficial

Here are list of national symbols that have no official status.

See also

• Outline of Sri Lanka
• Timeline of Sri Lankan history
• Lists of national symbols

Further reading

• Wimalaratne, K. D. G. (2006). National Symbols of Sri Lanka. Kishers & Distributors. p. 40. ISBN 9789551277093.

References

1. Flag of Sri Lanka
2. Sri Lanka Matha
3. Emblem of Sri Lanka
4. Culture of Sri Lanka
5. Sri Lanka
6. Sri Lankan Civil War
7. Mesua ferrea
8. Shaheen falcon
9. President of Sri Lanka
10. Sri Lanka national cricket team
11. Nymphaea nouchali
12. Politics of Sri Lanka
13. Capital of Sri Lanka
14. United National Front (Sri Lanka)
15. Sri Lankan elephant
16. Districts of Sri Lanka
17. Outline of Sri Lanka
18. Sri Lankan diaspora
19. Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna
20. Government of Sri Lanka