Finnish national symbolsare natural symbols orFinnish national works and prominent figures that are commonly associated withFinland.[1] The most recognized national symbols include theflag of Finland and the lion featured on theFinnish coat of arms.[2]
| Type | Symbol | Image |
|---|---|---|
| National animal | Bear[16][17][18] | _smiling.jpg) |
| 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] | _(26).jpg) |
| National butterfly | Holly blue[23] | _female.jpg) |
| National tree | Silver birch[18][20] |  |
| Figure | Name | Image |
|---|---|---|
| National saint | Bishop Henry[24] |  |
| National poet | J. L. Runeberg andEino 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] | .jpg) |
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