Which is our national animal and national bird?
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Which is our national animal and national bird?
National Symbols of India
| National Flag | |
|---|---|
| National bird | Peacock |
| National Animal | Tiger |
| National Flower | Lotus |
What is Sri Lanka national tree?
Ceylon ironwood
It is the national tree of Sri Lanka. The oily seeds are edible when well cooked, and both the seeds and the flowers are used locally in traditional medicine. Ceylon ironwood (Mesua ferrea). The slow-growing Ceylon ironwood reaches about 18 metres (60 feet) or more.
Which is the national bird of?
The Indian peacock
The Indian peacock, Pavo cristatus, the National Bird of India, is a colourful, swan-sized bird, with a fan-shaped crest of feathers, a white patch under the eye and a long, slender neck.
Which is our national fish?
The Ganges River Dolphin is India’s national aquatic animal. On May 18, 2010, the Ministry of Environment and Forests designated the Ganges River Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal.
What is the national Colour of Sri Lanka?
Symbolism
| Symbol | Represents |
|---|---|
| Orange stripe | The Tamil ethnicity (including the Hill Country Tamils of Indian ancestry) |
| Teal stripe | The Moor ethnicity |
| Saffron border | Buddhism and unity among the people |
| The maroon background | The Sinhala ethnicity |
What is the national fruit of Sri Lanka?
Jackfruit
List of national fruits
| Country | Common name | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | Mangga | Mangifera indica |
| Serbia | Plum | prunus |
| Seychelles | Coco de mer | Lodoicea |
| Sri Lanka | Jackfruit | Artocarpus heterophyllus |
Which is the national bird of Sri Lanka?
Ceylon junglefowl
Formerly called Ceylon junglefowl, the Sri Lanka junglefowl is the national bird of Sri Lanka. It appears on postage stamps there.
What is our national sweet?
Jalebi
Do you know that Jalebi is the national sweet of India and you will find this sweet in every corner of India and the taste of the Jalebis of this shop is wonderful and you will like to visit it for other reasons like the liveliness of the place and the activities taking place nearby it.
What is our national language?
Hindi
English
India/Official languages
What animals are native to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lankan Junglefowl.
What are the main religions in Sri Lanka?
There is four main religions in Sri Lanka; Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. The maps on the right hand side show where, and percent proportion of each religion in Sri Lanka. Buddhism: Theravada Buddhism is the majority religion in Sri Lanka, with about 70\% of the country’s population as followers.
Is Sri Lanka and Ceylon the same?
Ceylon tea is made from the same plant as regular black and green tea, which is Camellia sinensis . The difference is that it is grown in the country of Sri Lanka, which until 1972 was called Ceylon.
Is Sri Lanka part of the sub continent?
The Indian sub-continent comprises India, Bangladesh , Bhutan , Nepal , Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives . The origins of the Indian sub-continent traces back 100 million years ago when it began to break away from the super continent of Gondwana and drifted northwards at a speed of 20 centimeters per year, to eventually physically merge with Eurasia .