The Gulf of Bothnia, an arm of the Baltic Sea, lies between Sweden and Finland.Finnish: PohjanlahtiSwedish: Bottniska viken
Why is whooper swan the national bird of Finland?
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Why is whooper swan the national bird of Finland?
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It was chosen as such in 1982 after a poll in Suomen Kuvalehti. I dont know the reasons but one might speculate like this: - it is a common sight in Finland - it is considered to be a noble and beautiful bird - it has been a sacred animal for some tribes and it is depicted in old cave drawings The Swan of Tuonela (Tuonelan joutsen) is a well-known creature in Finnish mythology, a swan swimming around Tuonela, the island of dead.
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