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The national symbols of Finland are flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Finland or Finnish culture.

Flags

	The national household pennants as an alternative.
	The Government of Finland .
	The Naval Ensign of Finland.
	The Presidential Standard of Finland, the personal flag of the President of Finland.
	Finland has numerous household pennants representing specific regions of Finland or as left the flag of Finland.

Heraldry

	The Coat of Arms of Finland is a coat of arms symbolising Finland throughout its history from Swedish times to modern independent Finland. The blazon , or technical description, is Gules, a crowned lion rampant Or striking a sword Argent on armoured dexter arm, trampling on a sabre Argent; surmounted by nine roses Argent.
	Finland has a strong heraldic tradition tracing back to the arrival of the Swedes in the 13th century. The coat of arms of the Finnish capital Helsinki, seen on the left, is an example of Finnish heraldry.

Anthem

Cultural

	May Day is a public holiday that is the only carnival-style street festivity in the country. People young and old, particularly students, party outside, picnic and wear caps or other decorative clothing.
	Juhannus is a traditional public holiday Finland with most Finns abandoning the cities in favor of their summer houses on the lake/seaside.
	Finnish Independence Day is a national public holiday held on 6 December to celebrate Finland's declaration of independence from the Russian Empire .
	Saunas are an important part of Finnish culture.
	Summer houses are prevalent throughout Finland with most Finns dreaming of a summer house by a lake or the sea.

Flora and fauna

	The Coat of Arms of Finland .
	The national animal of Finland.
	The national bird of Finland.
	The European Perch is the national fish of Finland.
	The national animal of Finland.
	The national flower of Finland.
	The Coat of Arms of Finland .
	The national tree of Finland.

Food and drink

	Fazer is a popular brand of confectionery within Finland.
	Hernekeitto is a traditional dish served on Thursday with a dessert pancake.
	Joulupöytä is the name of the traditional assortment of foods served at Christmas in Finland, similar to the Swedish smörgåsbord.
	Karelian pasties are traditional pasties from the region of Karelia which today they are eaten throughout Finland.
	Koskenkorva is the most common clear spirit drink (38%) in Finland.
	Mämmi is a traditional Finnish Easter dessert.

People

	Henry of Uppsala is patron saint of Finland.
	The Finnish Maiden is the national personification of Finland.
	Elias Lönnrot is the authour of Finland's national epic, Kalevala.
	Johan Ludvig Runeberg is the national poet of Finland.
	Mikael Agricola is the father of the Finnish written language.

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