National emblem of Somaliland representing the bright, beautiful culture and people of Somaliland. The Islamic calligraphy above the scales reads the "Bismillah" which if translated into English means "In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful". This is to symbolize that Islam is the official religion practised in Somaliland. The Constitution of Somaliland, as approved on May 31, 2001 by referendum reads: Article 7: The Flag, the Emblem and the National Anthem 2. The emblem of the nation shall consist of a coffee coloured falcon with (the words), in Arabic language, “Allahu Akbar” (God is great) inscribed on its breast. Below the eagle
National symbols of Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland well as social status. Cattle feature in the Táin Bó Cúailnge and Táin Bó Flidhais, and the tale of Glas Gaibhnenn. The national land mammal/animal is unclear. The Irish hare ("Lepus timidus") has been described as a national animal, as has the red deer ("Cervus elaphus"). The national plant is the shamrock ("Trifolium dubium" or "Trifolium repens"). "Fuchsia magellanica" 'Riccartonii' (hummingbird fuchsia, hardy fuchsia; in Irish "deora Dé", "tears of God") has sometimes been described as the national flower, despite not being a native plant. Flax ("Linum usitatissimum") is widely used as an emblem of Northern Ireland, such as in