List of national fruits

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List of national fruits

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

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Country Common name Scientific name Image Ref. Notes
Antigua and Barbuda Pineapple Ananas comosus Thumb [1]
Armenia Apricot Prunus armeniaca Thumb [2]
Azerbaijan Pomegranate Punica granatum Thumb [3]
Bangladesh Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus Thumb [4] Jack Fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is widely cultivated in tropical regions of Bangladesh.
Cambodia Chicken egg banana
(chek pong moan in Khmer)
Musa aromatica Thumb [5] The Royal Decree states the chicken egg banana is known as Musa aromatica but this is an outdated taxonomic name still used in Cambodia.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.
Colombia Borojó Alibertia patinoi Thumb [6][failed verification]
Central African Republic Banana Musa acuminata,
Musa balbisiana,
or Musa paradisiaca
Thumb [7][failed verification]
China Fuzzy kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa Thumb [8]
Cuba Mamey Pouteria sapota Thumb [9]
Germany Apple Malus domestica Thumb [10]
Greece Olive Olea Thumb [11]
India Mango Mangifera indica Thumb [12]
Israel Sabra/Prickly pear Opuntia Thumb [13]
Jamaica Ackee Blighia sapida Thumb [14]
Japan Japanese persimmon Diospyros kaki Thumb [15]
Maldives Coconut Cocos nucifera Thumb
Nepal Mandarin orange Citrus × Reticulata Thumb [16] Varieties widely cultivated in Nepal include Nepali Mandarin, Owari Satsuma and Unshiu Satsuma. Major areas in Sindhuli, Ramechhap and Gorkha.
Pakistan Mango Mangifera indica Thumb [17]
Serbia Plum Prunus domestica Thumb [18] The plum and its products are of great importance to Serbs and part of numerous customs.[19] A Serbian saying says that the best place to build a house is where a plum tree grows best.[19] The region of Šumadija in central Serbia is particularly known for its plums and Šljivovica, the national drink.[20]
Spain Grape Vitis vinifera Thumb [21] There are over 400 varietals of grapes that are grown in Spain for wine production.
Sri Lanka Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus Thumb [22]
United Arab Emirates Dates Phoenix dactylifera Thumb [23]
Ukraine Water Elder Viburnum opulus Thumb [24]
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