The Lotus is the national symbol of which country?

The lotus flower is not only the national flower of India but is also intrinsically significant in religious tradition across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Known by many other names, the lotus is often referred to as the "Indian Lotus", the "Sacred Lotus", and the "Bean of India".

It is considered a sacred flower, symbolic of divine beauty and purity, and is associated with Hindu gods, Vishnu, Brahma and Kubera, and goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvat. In Buddist tradition it is said that Gautama Buddha was born with the ability to walk and wherever he stepped, lotus flowers would bloom.