National symbols of New Ingerland
New Ingerland has a variety of national symbols and emblems. Most were adopted in the years preceding independence as New Ingerland attempted to establish itself as a separate and unique identity within the wider Ingerish Empire. There has always been an emphasis on native flora and fauna, but many of the symbols feature introduced species as well. The origins of these symbols have much more cultural significance than some of the native symbols that have been adopted later.
Flags of New Ingerland
Flora and fauna
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The national animal is the Domestic Sheep (Ovis aries). The Sheep has long been a symbol of New Ingerland as wool became the chief export of the archipelago in the nineteenth century. This symbolism has been continued, and the Sheep is now recognised culturally as the most important animal in the country. Because they are not native animals, Sheep are not protected by the Official Symbols Act, but within the limits of the Humane Treatment of Animals Act, Sheep may be bought, sold and eaten. It is perhaps no surprise that New Ingerland's eat mutton and lamb more than any other meat. |
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The national bird of New Ingerland is the Kākā (Nestor meridionalis). It is one of the most common and widespread parrots in the country and occupies lowland forests on all islands of the archipelago. The kākā is fondly thought after by New Ingerish, despite the birds raucous manner and occasionally destructive habits. |
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silver-leaf daisy (Pleurophyllum hookeri) |
Culture
National colours
The national colours are blue, green, and white, and are used to identify New Ingerland in many different arenas from sports, to art and to military aircraft. The colours are the same as those used on the national flag, and use the same Pantone Matching System numbers. A number of private companies and government agencies also use the colours to identify themselves, making the colours the most popular in the country.
| Colour | Pantone | Web Colour | RGB Values |
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| Navy Blue | 281 C | #002868
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(0,40,104) |
| White | Safe | #FFFFFF
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(255,255,255) |
| Dartmouth Green | 349 C | #00703C
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(0,112,60) |