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Finnish national symbols are natural symbols or Finnish national works and prominent figures that are commonly associated with
Finland
Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, ...
. The most recognized national symbols include the flag of Finland
The national flag of Finland, also known in Finnish language, Finnish as the ' ('Blue Cross Flag'), dates from the beginning of the 20th century. On a white background, it features a blue Nordic Cross flag, Nordic cross, which represents Christ ...
and the lion featured on the Finnish coat of arms.
National symbols
National symbols from nature
Prominent national figures
See also
*Finlandia
''Finlandia'', Op. 26, is a tone poem by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. It was written in 1899 and revised in 1900. The piece was composed for the Press Celebrations of 1899, a covert protest against increasing censorship from the R ...
* Björneborgarnas marsch
(; ; 'March of the Björneborgers' or 'March of the Pori Regiment') is a Swedish military march from the 18th century. Today, it is mainly performed in Finland and Estonia and has served as the honorary march of the Finnish Defence Forces ...
* Sisu
is a Finnish word variously translated as stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience, and hardiness. It is held by Finns to express their national character. It is generally considered not to have a single-word ...
* Folklore of Finland
* National landscapes of Finland
National landscapes of Finland were selected by the Finnish Ministry of the Environment (Finland), Ministry of the Environment in 1992 as a part of the 75th anniversary of the Independence of Finland. The 27 selected landscapes represent the specia ...
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