National Symbols of Senegal: Lion, Kingfisher, Baobab, Flame Tree, Motto

Senegal's official national symbols:

National Animal

Lion (Panthera leo) — symbol of strength, courage (Senegalese football team: Lions de la Téranga).

National Bird

Blue-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon malimbica) — vibrant blue/orange plumage; found in wooded savannas.

National Tree

Baobab (Adansonia digitata) — iconic "tree of life"; massive trunk stores water; fruit, leaves, bark used for food, medicine, fiber.

National Flower

Flame Tree / Flamboyant (Delonix regia) — brilliant red/orange flowers (dry season); native to Madagascar, naturalized across Sahel.

National Motto

"Un Peuple – Un But – Une Foi" ("One People – One Goal – One Faith") — on coat of arms; reflects unity post-independence (1960).

Other Symbols

• Flag: Green-yellow-red vertical tricolor + green star (hope, wealth, sacrifice, unity).
• Coat of Arms: Lion, baobab, star, motto, crossed spears/shield.
• Anthem: "Pincez tous vos koras, frappez les balafons" (1960).