Finnish national symbols

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

Type	Symbol	Image
National flag	Finnish flag[2]
Coat of arms	Finnish coat of Arms[2]
National epic	Kalevala[3][4]
National anthem	Maamme[5][6]
National day	Finnish independence day[7][8]
National food	Rye bread[9]
National instrument	Kantele[10][11]
National personification	The Maiden of Finland[12][13]
National shrine	Turku Cathedral (unofficial)[14]
National sport	Pesäpallo ("Finnish baseball")[15]

National symbols from nature

Stamp featuring the brown bear, the national animal

Type	Symbol	Image
National animal	Bear[16][17][18]
National horse	Finnhorse[19]
National insect	Seven-spot ladybird[18][20]
National fish	European perch[18][20]
Floral emblem	Lily of the valley[18][20]
National stone	Granite[18][21]
National dog	Finnish Spitz[22]
National bird	Whooper swan[18][20]
National butterfly	Holly blue[23]
National tree	Silver birch[18][20]

Prominent national figures

Figure	Name	Image
National saint	Bishop Henry[24]
National poet	J. L. Runeberg and Eino Leino[25]
National philosopher	J. V. Snellman[26]
National writer	Aleksis Kivi[27]
National composer	Jean Sibelius[28]
National artist	Akseli Gallen-Kallela[29]
National architect and designer	Alvar Aalto[30]

See also

• Finland portal

• Finlandia
• Björneborgarnas marsch
• Sisu
• Folklore of Finland
• National landscapes of Finland