Finnish national symbols
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
National symbols from nature
Type | Symbol |
National animal | Brown bear |
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 |
National saint | Bishop Henry |
National poet | Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Eino Leino |
National philosopher | Johan Vilhelm Snellman |
National writer | Aleksis Kivi |
National composer | Jean Sibelius |
National artist | Akseli Gallen-Kallela |