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 Flag of Sri Lanka, national flag, the National anthem of Sri Lanka, 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 language, Sinhala and Tamil language, 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
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References
{{Sri Lanka topics
National symbols of Sri Lanka,