enjoys the almost-sacred status of national symbol. Here, the “king of fruit,” as it’s known locally (partly due to the crown-like shape of its sepals), plays an outsize role in both cuisine ...

is a beautiful symbol of immortality and longevity. It is symbolic of India’s rich cultural heritage and old traditions. National Fruit (Mango) The mango is India's national fruit, known for its ...

Over the years, the watermelon has become the symbol of Palestinian Arab nationalism, probably because it is a Mediterranean fruit whose colors match the color of the Palestinian flag. So ...

Iraq's national symbol, form lines that extend from the edge of the desert near the central city of Karbala and into the horizon. Iraq's prized trees are central to a push aimed to preserve a ...