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.

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