National symbols of Ukraine


The national symbols of Ukraine include a variety of official and unofficial symbols and other items that are used in Ukraine to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its cultural life and history.

Symbols

TypeSymbolImageNotes
FlagFlag of UkraineOfficial
Coat of armsCoat of arms of UkraineOfficial. The lone emblem featured on it is the tryzub, a state sigil of the Kyivan Rus from the 10th century A.D., believed to originally represent the Holy Trinity, possibly adapted from symbolism of a falcon.
Flag with coat of armsFlag with coat of arms of UkraineUnofficial
National anthem"Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy"
Official
GreetingGlory to Ukraine!Слава Україні! Official
National coloursOfficial
National founder and patronSviatoslav The BraveOfficial
National dressVyshyvankaOfficial
National poet and artistTaras ShevchenkoOfficial. Lived from 1814 to 1861.
Musical instrumentBanduraOfficial
National dishBorschtOfficial
National personificationCossack MamayOfficial
National sportAssociation football-
National BirdCommon nightingaleOfficial
National danceHopakOfficial
National liquorHorilkaOfficial
National plantKalynaOfficial
National flowerSunflower