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The Finnish flag

The banner showing “the blue of our lakes and the white snow of our winters” was made official in 1918, shortly after independence.

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The Finnish national anthem

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The Finnish national anthem

Find out more about the Finnish national anthem, which was first sung in Swedish.

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Coat of arms

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Coat of arms

Have you ever wondered where the lion in Finland’s coat of arms comes from?

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