Some national mottos are funny or ironic, others are just silly or downright stupid. Here are a few:
Angola: República de Angola (Republic of Angola). Yeah, no sh**t guys, we get it. Your name is Angola and you're a Republic. It's like if our motto was 'Canada' That would silly, no?
Austria: formerly AEIOU, with one possible meaning being
Austriae est imperare orbi universo (It is Austria's destiny to rule the world). Get over yourself kids. Should we bring up Austria-Hungary's war record?
Bahamas: Forward, Upward, Onward Together Almost as bad as some kitsch airline slogan. Try again kids.
Barbados: Pride and Industry. Industry in Barbados?
Belgium: Eendracht maakt macht, L'union fait la force and
Einigkeit gibt Stärke (Unity gives Strength). Gold medal for irony.
Belize: Sub umbra floreo (Under the shade I flourish). Is Belize a flower shop or something?
Botswana: Pula (Rain). ... Now introducing Canada's new motto: "Snow."
Cape Verde: República de Cabo Verde (Republic of Cape Verde). Our motto will be our official name. That's really awesome, no? No.
Gibraltar: Nulli Expugnabilis Hosti (Conquered by no enemy). Read: Suck it, Spain.
North Korea: 강성대국 (强盛大國,
Gangseong Daeguk) (Prosperous and great country). ...
Luxembourg: Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn (We wish to remain what we are). A tax haven.
Mozambique: República de Moçambique (Republic of Mozambique). Portuguese Africa: Unity in sh**tty Mottos
Nepal: जननी जन्मभूमिष्च स्वर्गादपि गरियसि (Mother and motherland are greater than heaven). Godless feminist liberals.
Ottoman Empire: دولت ابد مدت (The Eternal State). How'd that work out for you guys?
Panama: Pro mundi beneficio (For the benefit of the world). Check out our drugs guys - For the benefit of the world.
Portugal/Estado Novo: Orgulhosamente sós (Proudly Alone). A real neckbeard motto!
Prussia: Suum cuique (To each his own). Piss off.
Syria: وحدة ، حرية ، اشتراكية (
Waḥdah, Ḥurrīyah, Ishtirākīyah) (Unity, Freedom, Socialism). Told you Assad was a True Leftist. Leave Assad alone guys
Rhodesia: Sit Nomine Digna (May she be worthy of the name). Nope, you weren't worthy of the name.
Any other good ones?
