What are the titles of Finland's national anthem?
Q: What are the titles of Finland's national anthem?
A: The titles of Finland's national anthem are "Maamme" in Finnish and "Vårt land" in Swedish, both meaning "Our Land" in English.
Q: Who wrote the lyrics for Maamme?
A: The lyrics for Maamme were written by Johan Ludvig Runeberg in the mid-19th century when Finland was known as the Grand Duchy of Finland.
Q: Who composed the music for Maamme?
A: The music for Maamme was composed by German-born musician Fredrich Pacius around the same time that Johan Ludvig Runeberg wrote the lyrics.
Q: Is this same music used in any other national anthems?
A: Yes, this same music is used in Estonia's national anthem Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm.
Q: When was Maamme translated into Finnish?
A: Maamme was translated into Finnish by poet Paavo Cajander in 1889.