National Symbols

The national animal of Sheepland: The Ouessant Sheep

The Ouessant Sheep (Pronounced: WEH-sohnt - sometimes known as the Ushant or the Breton Dwarf) is a breed of sheep that is native to the french island of Ouessant in the North Atlantic Ocean.  The Ouessant Sheep evolved to survive in its harsh habitat over hundreds of years, and gradually reduced in size.  This made it the smallest breed of sheep in the world, with an average weight of 13-16 kg (29-35 lb).  In Sheepland, the Ouessant Sheep symbolizes resilience, perseverance, and kindness towards other living beings.   Image source

The national bird of Sheepland: The Black-legged Kittiwake

The Black-legged Kittiwake is a species of seabird that lives in the North Atlantic and nests near the closest landfall of the proposed location of the construction of artificial islands for Sheepland.  It spends most of its life at sea and rarely, if ever, goes more than 17 km inland.   Image source

The National Anthem of Sheepland: The Internationale

The Internationale is a song that was composed by Pierre De Geyter in 1888 and is a widely used left-wing political anthem.  Many different factions use it, including social democrats, socialists, and anarchists.  It was chosen as Sheepland's anthem due to the fact that it is one of the few left-wing songs that is not associated with any country in particular.  Note that the name of the song is pronounced like "international", and the "e" at the end is silent.  The video of the anthem uses an old version of the Sheeplandic flag that differs significantly to the current version.