4-441: National colours are frequently part of a country's set of national symbols . Many states and nations have formally adopted a set of colours as their official "national colours" while others have de facto national colours that have become well known through popular use. National colours often appear on a variety of different media, from the nation's flag to the colours used in sports . Before World War I , they also served as
8-442: A " nationality " despite lacking autonomy . National symbols intend to unite individuals by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, culture and/or history. These symbols are often rallied around as part of celebrations of patriotism and/or aspiring nationalism (such as independence, autonomy, and/or separation movements) and are designed to be inclusive and representative of all
12-477: The colours can be used for anything connected to the organisation, like associated bodies. National symbol A national symbol is a manifestation of a nation or community , serving as a representation of their identity and values. National symbols may be not only applied to sovereign states but also nations and countries in a state of colonial or other forms of dependence , federal integration , or even ethnocultural communities that identify as
16-543: The colours of different military uniforms for each nation or region. These are the national colours for countries or states that have limited or no recognition . Some noted supranational organisations like the United Nations and the European Union have their own colours as part of their branding and marketing . They are usually taken from the organisation's flag. Although they do not have national sporting teams,
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