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]
| 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] |  |
| 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] |  |
| 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] |  |
