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