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Interesting Facts About Hymns and Their Creation
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Interesting Facts About Hymns and Their Creation

Judith Stanberry01/31/202503/31/2025

What is an anthem? It is not just the main song of the country, but part of the symbolism of…

A National Anthem Without Words: Which Countries Prefer the Music?
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A National Anthem Without Words: Which Countries Prefer the Music?

Judith Stanberry08/02/202403/31/2025

The oldest national anthem without a text is considered to be the Spanish national anthem. It was composed in 1761,…

Banned Anthems: Which Countries Have Abandoned Their History?
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Banned Anthems: Which Countries Have Abandoned Their History?

Judith Stanberry12/15/202303/31/2025

National anthems are an important part of cultural heritage and national identity. However, in some cases, states decide to change…

Which Country Doesn’t Have Its Own Anthem
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Which Country Doesn’t Have Its Own Anthem

Judith Stanberry11/28/202303/31/2025

Does every country have its own main song? It would seem quite logical that every country should have an anthem.…

How did Some Countries Change Their National Anthems?
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How did Some Countries Change Their National Anthems?

Judith Stanberry04/21/202303/31/2025

National anthems are an important part of a country’s cultural heritage and identity. They symbolize a nation’s unity, history and…

Hymns Written by Famous Composers
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Hymns Written by Famous Composers

Judith Stanberry06/02/202203/31/2025

Many national anthems were written by famous composers whose works have become an integral part of their countries’ cultural heritage.…

Forgotten National Anthem of the Republic of Cyprus
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Forgotten National Anthem of the Republic of Cyprus

Judith Stanberry09/10/202103/31/2025

As you know, today the Republic of Cyprus uses as its national anthem the same work as Greece, namely the…

Symbols of a Nation: the Most Unusual National Anthems and Their Hidden Meanings
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Symbols of a Nation: the Most Unusual National Anthems and Their Hidden Meanings

Judith Stanberry10/17/202003/31/2025

National anthems are not just musical pieces, they carry the spirit of the country, its history, values and ideals. Many…

How Did Different Countries Develop National Anthems?
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How Did Different Countries Develop National Anthems?

Judith Stanberry07/14/201803/31/2025

In the history of a country, there has often been a “moment of truth” that inspired people to create a…

How Did the World’s First National Anthem Come to Be?
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How Did the World’s First National Anthem Come to Be?

Judith Stanberry05/19/201703/31/2025

The first officially recognized national anthem in the world is considered to be “Wilhelmus”, the anthem of the Netherlands. Its…

Facts That Will Surprise You

The first national anthem

National anthems have been around for over 200 years. The very first anthem that became official was approved in Denmark in 1844. It was “Der er et yndigt land” (There is such a beautiful country), which is still the official anthem of Denmark.

The anthem with the longest history

Japan's anthem, “Kimi ga Yo”, is one of the oldest anthems in the world. It was adopted officially in 1869, but its origins date back to a Japanese poetic work that dates back to the 9th century.

Anthem without text

Many countries have a text for their anthem, but there are some that do not have a text. For example, Bosnia and Herzegovina's anthem is called “Jedna si jedina” (One you), and although there is music, the text was rejected during discussions.

Famous composers of hymns

Some hymns were written by famous composers. For example, the German anthem was written by Franz Joseph Haydn, and the Austrian anthem was written by the same composer who wrote the “European Union Anthem”!

The anthem with the longest title

The official anthem of Lebanon is called “Koli mayat mina alayi, sharifi” (Our eyes are on your path). It is considered the longest anthem by name, as it can be translated in Arabic as “Let us go up, dear earth!”

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