National symbol(s): Maltese eight-pointed cross; national colors: red, white
Definition: A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
Source: CIA World Factbook - This page was last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021
