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This list of national fruits is arranged alphabetically by country. Some national fruits are officially designated, some are unofficial. National fruits

Country Common name Scientific name Picture Notes
 Afghanistan Peach Prunus persica
 Armenia Apricot Prunus armeniaca
 Australia Riberry Syzygium luehmannii
 Austria Apple Malus domestica [1]
 Azerbaijan Pomegranate Punica granatum [2]
 Bangladesh Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus [3]
 Cambodia Chicken egg banana
(chek pong moan in Khmer) 		Musa aromatica [4]
 Canada none
 Central African Republic Banana Musa acuminata,
Musa balbisiana,
or Musa paradisiaca 		[5]
 China Fuzzy kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa [6]
Jujube Ziziphus zizyphus [7]
 Colombia Borojó Alibertia patinoi [8][failed verification]
Curuba Passiflora mollissima (P. tarminiana
and P. tripartita var. mollissima) 		[8][failed verification]
 Cuba Mamey Pouteria sapota [9]
 France Nectarine Prunus persica var. nucipersica Nectarine on a neutral background
 Germany Apple Malus domestica [10]
 Haiti Mango Mangifera indica
 India Mango Mangifera indica [11]
 Iran Pomegranate Punica granatum [12]
 Jamaica Ackee Blighia sapida [13]
 Japan Japanese persimmon Diospyros kaki [14]
 Malaysia Rambutan Nephelium lappaceum Although rambutan is the officially recognized national fruit of Malaysia, the durian is more recognized by visitors of the country.
 Mexico Avocado Persea americana
   Nepal Golden Himalayan Berry Rubus ellipticus
 New Zealand Kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa
 Pakistan Mango (Aam) (Summer national fruit) Mangifera indica Mangoes are not only Pakistan’s national fruit, they are also part of Pakistani culture. Mangoes are the most delicious fruit of summer season which is liked by all. It is the second major fruit-crop of Pakistan with high international value. It is more popularly called “the King of all Fruits” because of its delicious taste, fragrance and high dietetic value. Mangoes are labelled as the “super fruit” in the fruit world.[15]
Guava (Winter national fruit) Psidium spp Many of you may have tasted this mouth-watering treat, Guavas are very common in Asian countries, but is increasingly available in the western world, particularly as more of its health benefits are revealed. It is a somewhat round or pear-shaped seasonal fruit, and is light green, yellow, or maroon in colour on the outside when it is ripe. Guava also has white or maroon flesh and many small hard seeds enveloped in a soft, sweet pulp. It is eaten raw (ripe or semi-ripe) or in the form of jams and jellies. This popular fruit is a powerhouse of nutrients. In Pakistan, it is grown in all the provinces over an area of 58.5 thousand hectares with production of 468.3 thousand tones and the second-largest fruit produced after the mango, therefore designated it as the secondary national populous fruit of the country respectively.
 Philippines Mango Mangifera indica National symbols of the Philippines
 Poland Apple Malus domestica [16]
 Serbia Plum prunus Plum and its products are of great importance to Serbs and part of numerous customs.[17] A saying goes that the best place to build a house is where a plum tree grows best.[17] The fertile region of Šumadija in central Serbia is particularly known for its plums and Šljivovica, the national drink.[18]
 Singapore Durian Durio zibethinus
 Sri Lanka Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus [19]
 Thailand Purple mangosteen Garcinia mangostana
 Spain Grape Vitis vinifera The grape is the national fruit of Spain. This is probably because over 400 varietals of grapes are grown in Spain for wine production. The grape has also come into cultural significance when celebrating New Year's. As the clock strikes midnight which signals a new year, 12 gongs are hit methodically. With each gong strike, a grape is eaten by celebrants.

Each grape is significant to a month, as well as a particular meaning. The most common meaning behind consuming the grapes is prosperity in each month. However, eating grapes is also said to bring luck and ward off evil spirits.[20]

 United Kingdom Raspberry Rubus idaeus
 United States Blueberry Cyanococcus

References

  1. ^ "Oststeirischer Apfel". Archived from the original on 9 May 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Pearls of Baku". www.everyonesanoriginal.com. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  3. ^ Jackfruit – National Fruit of Bangladesh. bangladesh.com
  4. ^ http://www.forestry.gov.kh/Documents/ROYAL-DECREE-ENG.pdf Archived 2007-06-30 at the Wayback Machine The Royal Decree states the chicken egg banana is known as Musa aromatica but this is an outdated taxonomic name still used in Cambodia. This cultivar is also known as kluai khai in Thailand which has a similar meaning, that being "Egg Banana." It is known as pisang mas in Malaysia in which they can be found to be synonyms for the Lady's Finger Banana.
  5. ^ The Travel Book – Central African Republic. Retrieved 2014-16-09
  6. ^ "National Symbols of China". 123independenceday.com. Retrieved 2009-12-06.
  7. ^ "红日子倡导将红枣定为中国的"国果"". news.163.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
  8. ^ a b "Fruits in Colombia". off2colombia.com.co. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
  9. ^ Bader, Myles. The Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets. Strategic Book Publishing. p. 430. ISBN 978-1-60911-017-8.
  10. ^ "German National Fruit, the Little Fleiner Apple". 18 November 2009.
  11. ^ "National Fruit". Govt. of India Official website.
  12. ^ "Pearls of Baku". www.everyonesanoriginal.com. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  13. ^ "This is Jamaica". National Symbols of Jamaica. Archived from the original on 2006-06-19. Retrieved 2006-06-04.
  14. ^ "Persimmon". www.fruitipedia.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
  15. ^ "National Symbols of Pakistan". Government of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2013-08-27. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
  16. ^ https://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_poland's_national_fruit
  17. ^ a b Stephen Mennell (2005). Culinary Cultures of Europe: Identity, Diversity and Dialogue. Council of Europe. p. 383. ISBN 9789287157447.
  18. ^ Grolier Incorporated (2000). The encyclopedia Americana. Grolier. p. 715. ISBN 978-0-7172-0133-4.
  19. ^ – National Fruit of Sri Lanka. bangladesh.com
  20. ^ [1] proprofs.com
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