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    (OC) Karte von Europa und Asien mit ihren Nationaltieren

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    3. Hashish_thegoat on

      I wish I could give you 1000 upvotes but I’m too poor.

    11. Pleasant-Answer7424 on

      Very cute!, I love animals in Serbia! 🥰🦟🪳🪲🪰🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸

    14. eftamintokofti on

      It’s always funny to me that French symbol is cock.

      Checked with ChatGPT why..

      The rooster (or **”coq”** in French) is a national symbol of France for both historical and cultural reasons. Its association with France is rooted in linguistic coincidence, historical significance, and symbolic meaning:

      # 1. Linguistic Coincidence

      * The Latin word **”gallus”** means both “rooster” and “Gaul,” the name used by the Romans to describe the region that is now France. This linguistic overlap contributed to the rooster becoming a representation of the French people.

      # 2. Historical Significance

      * During the Middle Ages, the rooster began to be used as a Christian symbol in France, representing vigilance and hope. Roosters were often depicted on church steeples as weather vanes.
      * The rooster gained further prominence during the Renaissance and later during the French Revolution as a representation of the people and their enduring spirit.

      # 3. Symbol of National Identity

      * During the French Revolution, the rooster emerged as an emblem of the republic, standing for the courage and determination of the French people.
      * In modern times, the rooster remains a proud national symbol, particularly in sports. For example, the French national football team incorporates a rooster in its logo, symbolizing pride, resilience, and connection to French heritage.

      # 4. Symbolism of the Rooster

      * The rooster is seen as a **vigilant and brave animal**, crowing to signal the dawn and warning of dangers. These traits align with the qualities the French people identify with.

      While not the official emblem of the French Republic (that distinction belongs to Marianne and other symbols like the tricolor flag), the rooster is an enduring and beloved symbol of France, particularly in cultural and sporting contexts.

    15. Brilliant_Group_6900 on

      It’ll be so fun to watch scotland wales and northern ireland getting their long overdue independence when england succumbs to economic ruins

    21. sparkling-storm on

      Italy is a wolf? For the symbol of Rome? I’m confused (Italian here)

    26. mostindianer on

      Why would you pick a cow for Switzerland? Why? Because it‘s a „milk country“? Come on…

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