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.[1] The most recognized national symbols include the flag of Finland and the lion featured on the Finnish coat of arms.[2]

National symbols

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TypeSymbolImage
National flagFinnish flag[2]
Coat of armsFinnish coat of Arms[2]
National epicKalevala[3][4]
National anthemMaamme[5][6]
National dayFinnish independence day[7][8]
National foodRye bread[9]
National instrumentKantele[10][11]
National personificationThe Maiden of Finland[12][13]
National shrineTurku Cathedral (unofficial)[14]
National sportPesäpallo ("Finnish baseball")[15]
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National symbols from nature

Stamp featuring the brown bear, the national animal
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TypeSymbolImage
National animalBear[16][17][18]
National horseFinnhorse[19]
National insectSeven-spot ladybird[18][20]
National fishEuropean perch[18][20]
Floral emblemLily of the valley[18][20]
National stoneGranite[18][21]
National dogFinnish Spitz[22]
National birdWhooper swan[18][20]
National butterflyHolly blue[23]
National treeSilver birch[18][20]
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Prominent national figures

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FigureNameImage
National saintBishop Henry[24]
National poetJ. L. Runeberg and Eino Leino[25]
National philosopherJ. V. Snellman[26]
National writerAleksis Kivi[27]
National composerJean Sibelius[28]
National artistAkseli Gallen-Kallela[29]
National architect and designerAlvar Aalto[30]
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See also

References

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