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 National flag Finnish flag Coat of arms Finnish coat of Arms National epic Kalevala National anthem , 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 National animal Bear Slightly abridged. 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 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
See also
Finlandia Björneborgarnas marsch Sisu Folklore of Finland National landscapes of Finland
References