Finnish national symbols
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Finnish national symbols are natural symbols or Finnish national works and prominent figures that are commonly associated with Finland. The most recognized national symbols include the flag of Finland and the lion featured on the Finnish coat of arms.
National symbols
Type | Symbol | Image |
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National flag | Finnish flag | |
Coat of arms | Finnish coat of Arms | |
National epic | Kalevala | |
National anthem | Maamme | |
National day | Finnish independence day | |
National food | Rye bread | |
National instrument | Kantele | |
National personification | The Maiden of Finland | |
National shrine | Turku Cathedral (unofficial) | |
National sport | Pesäpallo ("Finnish baseball") |
National symbols from nature
Type | Symbol | Image |
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National animal | Brown bear | |
National horse | Finnhorse | |
National insect | Seven-spot ladybird | |
National fish | European perch | |
Floral emblem | Lily of the valley | |
National stone | Granite | |
National dog | Finnish Spitz | |
National bird | Whooper swan | |
National butterfly | Holly blue | |
National tree | Silver Birch |
Prominent national figures
Figure | Name | Image |
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National saint | Bishop Henry | |
National poet | J. L. Runeberg and Eino Leino | |
National philosopher | J. V. Snellman | |
National writer | Aleksis Kivi | |
National composer | Jean Sibelius | |
National artist | Akseli Gallen-Kallela | |
National architect and designer | Alvar Aalto | |
National athlete | Paavo Nurmi |
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