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

Country Common name Scientific name Image Ref. Notes
Afghanistan Pomegranate Punica granatum Granatäpfel.JPG
Albania Cherry Prunus avium Prunus cocomilia.jpg
Algeria Dates Phoenix dactylifera Phoenix (botanical) финики.jpg
Angola Palm Borassus flabellifer Fruits of Borassus flabellifer.jpg
Antigua and Barbuda Pineapple Ananas Comosus Pineapples.JPG
Argentina Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Armenia Apricot Prunus armeniaca Apricots.jpg
Australia Riberry Syzygium luehmannii Syzygium luehmannii fruit.jpg
Austria Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Azerbaijan Pomegranate Punica granatum Granatäpfel.JPG
Bangladesh Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit hanging.JPG Jack Fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is widely cultivated in tropical regions of Bangladesh.
Brazil Cupuaçu Theobroma grandiflorum Cupuassu.jpg
Belgium Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Bulgaria Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Cambodia Chicken egg banana
(chek pong moan in Khmer)
Musa aromatica Bananas dsc07803.jpg The Royal Decree states the chicken egg banana is known as Musa aromatica but this is an outdated taxonomic name still used in Cambodia.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.
Cameroon Safou Dacryodes edulis Safoutier.jpg
Canada Blueberries Cyanococcus Vaccinium corymbosum(01).jpg
Colombia Borojó Alibertia patinoi Borojó Fruto.jpg
Central African Republic Banana Musa acuminata,
Musa balbisiana,
or Musa paradisiaca
Bananavarieties.jpg
Cyprus Banana Musa acuminata,
Musa balbisiana,
or Musa paradisiaca
Bananavarieties.jpg
China Fuzzy kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa Kiwi aka.jpg
Cuba Mamey Pouteria sapota ARS- Pouteria sapota.jpg
Denmark Strawberries Fragaria vesca Fragaria vesca LC0389.jpg
Egypt Banana Musa acuminata,
Musa balbisiana,
or Musa paradisiaca
Bananavarieties.jpg
France Pear Pyrus communis Pears.jpg
Germany Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Greece Olive Olea Olive.jpg
Haiti Mango Mangifera indica GntMango2.jpg
Hungary Orange Citrus OrangeBloss wb.jpg
India Mango Mangifera indica GntMango2.jpg
Indonesia Durian Durio Durian.jpg The name "durian" literally means "the thorns" in Indonesian. It is also known as the 'King of Fruits'. Indonesia has two fruiting seasons because durian is grown in various localities. The main harvest is from October to February, but another region produces the crop around June to September.
Iran Pomegranate Punica granatum Pomegranate.jpg
Ireland Cox's Orange Pippin Cox orange renette2.JPG
Israel Sabra/Prickly pear Opuntia PikiWiki Israel 56968 sabra fruit (plural).jpg
Jamaica Ackee Blighia sapida Ackee 001.jpg
Japan Japanese persimmon Diospyros kaki Threekakifruit-cutopen.jpg
Kenya Mango Mangifera indica Hapus Mango.jpg
Malaysia Papaya or Durian Carica papaya or Durio zibethinus Papaya - longitudinal section.jpg No official national fruit. Disputed between the two.
Maldives Coconut Cocos nucifera Coconut (Cocos nucifera).JPG
Mexico Avocado Persea Americana Avocado Hass - single and halved.jpg
Morocco Fuzzy kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa Kiwi aka.jpg
Nepal Orange Citrus × sinensis Oranges - whole-halved-segment.jpg
Netherlands Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
New Zealand Kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa Kiwi aka.jpg
Nigeria Ackee Blighia sapida Ackee 001.jpg
North Korea Asian Pear Pyrus pyrifolia Pyrus pyrifolia (Raja) young fruits 4.jpg
Norway Cloudberries Rubus chamaemorus Hjortron.jpg
Pakistan Mango Mangifera indica GntMango2.jpg
Poland Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Portugal Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Philippines Mango Mangifera indica GntMango2.jpg Mango is the national fruit of Philippines. Mango season in Philippines is from March to June. It is called Mangga in Filipino.
Romania Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Russia Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Saudi Arabia Dates Phoenix dactylifera Phoenix (botanical) финики.jpg
Serbia Plum Prunus domestica Slivka.JPG The plum and its products are of great importance to Serbs and part of numerous customs. A Serbian saying says that the best place to build a house is where a plum tree grows best. The region of Šumadija in central Serbia is particularly known for its plums and Šljivovica, the national drink.
Seychelles Coco de mer Lodoicea I frutti del cocò de mer - M e F - panoramio.jpg
Singapore Durian Durio Durian.jpg
South Africa Ackee Blighia sapida Ackee 001.jpg
South Korea Asian Pear Pyrus pyrifolia Pyrus pyrifolia (Raja) young fruits 4.jpg There are other national fruits of South Korea such as Persimmons and Apples.
Spain Grape Vitis vinifera Cabernet Sauvignon Gaillac.jpg There are over 400 varietals of grapes that are grown in Spain for wine production.
Sri Lanka Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit hanging.JPG
Sweden Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Switzerland Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
Taiwan Pineapple Ananas comosus കൈതച്ചക്ക.jpg
Thailand Mangosteen Garcinia mangostana Mangosteens - whole and opened.jpg Mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand. It is also known as the ‘Queen of Fruits’. It is available from May until August. Mangosteen is called ‘Mangkhud’ in Thai language.
Turkey Sultana Grapes Vitis vinifera Thompson seedless grapes.JPG
Turkmenistan Watermelon Citrullus lanatus Taiwan 2009 Tainan City Organic Farm Watermelon FRD 7962.jpg
United Arab Emirates Dates Phoenix dactylifera Phoenix (botanical) финики.jpg
United Kingdom Apple Malus domestica Red Apple.jpg
United States Blueberries Cyanococcus Vaccinium corymbosum(01).jpg
Ukraine Water Elder Viburnum opulus Guelder Rose Viburnum opulus (51922038259).jpg
Vietnam Pitaya Pitahaya Dragon fruit (pitaya) on white background.jpg
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