National Symbols of Åland Islands

Last updated on August 17th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

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Åland Islands is a country in Europe. The official name of Åland Islands is the Landskapet Åland, means "the Region of Åland". It shares borders with Finland. The people of the Åland Islands are called Åland Islanders. The country is situated at the Finland-controlled entrance to the Baltic Sea’s Gulf of Bothnia.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Aland Islands have also been influenced. The etymology of Åland Islands can be defined as; “Land of water”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in the Åland Islands include Swedish, and Finnish.

Air Aland is the national airline of the Åland Islands. The national colors of the country are blue, red, and yellow. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is AXFI-01.

Åland Islands is known for being a popular beach destination. The national dish of the Åland Islands is Pancake.

The country has the time zone UTC+02:00 (EET) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Åland Islands is divided into 16 municipalities. The capital of the country is Mariehamn, which is also the largest city in the Åland Islands.

The literacy rate in the Åland Islands is 99%.

The country’s total area is 1,580 km² (610 sq mi), and the total population is 29,789. The country’s terrain can be defined as; The Åland Islands have a rocky terrain that is mainly composed of granite rocks and covered by a thin layer of agricultural soil.

The northern part of the Åland Islands is located in the cold polar zone of the Arctic. The southern areas are in the temperate climatic zone.

The Euro serves as the national unit of currency. The domain for the Åland Islands is .ax and the country code is +358 18. Golden Deer is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The Åland Museum serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The Åland Museum is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of the Åland Islands is the Kostuli, and 6 Jun is designated as National Day. In the Åland Islands, the majority of the population practices the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Åland Islands has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Aland Islands’ national bird is the Whooper swan, while its national animal is the Red Deer. The highest peak is Orrdalsklint.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of the Åland Islands and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

The country’s national anthem was written by John Grandell, and composed by Johan Fridolf Hagfors.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Aland Islands is a member of the Nordic Council. Aland Islands collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The official motto of the country is “Islands of Peace”.

Veronica Thörnroos (Premier) is the current Prime minister of the Åland Islands, and Peter Lindbäck Landshövding (Governor) is the President.

Åland Islands has declared Swedish as the country’s official language.

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As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Ahvaland
Official name(s)	Landskapet Åland, means "the Region of Åland"
Alternative name(s)	Swedish Åland Skärgård
Regional location	Finland-controlled entrance to the Baltic Sea's Gulf of Bothnia
Country name etymology	"Land of water"
Climate	The northern part of the Åland Islands is located in the cold polar zone of the Arctic. The southern areas are in the temperate climatic zone
Terrain	The Åland Islands have a rocky terrain that is mainly composed of granite rocks and covered by a thin layer of agricultural soil
Population	29,789
National Day	6 Jun 1920
Language(s)	Swedish
Religion	Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
Country code	+358 18
Literacy rate	99%
Currency	Euro
Capital city	Mariehamn
ISO	AXFI-01
Domain(TLD)	.ax
Ethnicity	Swedish, Finnish
Head of government	Premier
Nationality	Aland Islander
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	1,580 km² (610 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+02:00 (EET)
Average elevation	N/A
Coastline	N/A
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Åland Islands

Motto of Åland Islands

Islands of Peace

National animal of Åland Islands

The National animal of Åland Islands is Red Deer

National flower of Åland Islands

The National flower of Åland Islands is Not Declared. Botanical name is .

National bird of Åland Islands

The National bird of Åland Islands is Whooper swan

Rest of the National symbols of Åland Islands 👇

Neighbouring countries of Åland Islands

Finland

Aland Islander Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

He who sleeps does not sin.

The liar will only be trusted once.

Do not throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Do not cross the brook for water.

To lazy pigs the ground is always frozen.

The closer to the source, the clearer the water.

One cannot both eat one’s cookie and keep it.

It is easy to cut broad strips off other people’s leather.

Morning hour has gold in its mouth.