National Anthems and Songs

The "Himno Nacional de Uruguay" (English: "National Anthem of Uruguay"), also known by its incipit "Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba" (English: "Easterners, the Country or the Tomb"), is the longest national anthem, though an abridged version is performed on most occasions. Its lyrics are by Francisco Acuña de Figueroa, who was also author of the lyrics to Paraguay's national anthem. The song was officially declared the national anthem in 1848.

The Hymne National Voltaïque was the national anthem of Upper Volta from 1960 until 1984, when the country's name was changed to Burkina Faso. Both the words and music were by Robert Ouedraogo. (French Lyrics / Paroles en Français) Chorus: Nous te ferons et plus forte, et plus belle A ton amour nous resterons fidèles Et nos coeurs vibrant de fierté Acclameront ta beauté (English Lyrics / Translation) Chorus: We will make thee stronger and more beautiful, We will stay faithful of thy love, And our hearts, beating with pride, Will acclaim thy beauty.

The United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves was formed in 1815, following the transfer of the Portuguese Court to Brazil during the Napoleonic invasions of Portugal, and it continued to exist for about one year after the return of the Court to Europe, being de facto dissolved in 1822, when Brazil proclaimed its independence. The dissolution of the United Kingdom was accepted by Portugal and formalized de jure in 1825, when Portugal recognized the independent Empire of Brazil. The Hymno Patriótico (English: "Patriotic Hymn") was considered Portugal’s first national anthem. The music of the "Hymno Patriótico" was composed by Marcos António Portugal in 1808.

The Spanish Empire (Spanish: Imperio Español; Latin: Imperium Hispanicum), historically known as the Hispanic Monarchy (Spanish: Monarquía Hispánica) as the Catholic Monarchy (Spanish: Monarquía Católica) or as the Universal Catholic Monarchy (Spanish: Monarquía Católica Universal) was composed of kingdoms, vice-royalties, provinces and other territories ruled or administered by Spain between 1492 and 1976. It was one of the largest empires in history. Although other powers adopted the tercio formation, their armies fell short of the fearsome reputation of the Spanish (Tercios Españoles), who possessed a core of highly trained and experienced professional soldiers. That army was further supplemented by "an army of different nations", a reference to the origin of the troops from many territories of the Europe.

Tuvalu ( formerly known as the Ellice Islands) is an island country in the Polynesian subregion of Oceania. Tuvalu for the Almighty (Tuvaluan: Tuvalu mo te Atua) is the national anthem of Tuvalu. The lyrics and music are by Afaese Manoa. It was adopted in 1978, when the country became independent.

The Reşadiye Marşı (English: March of Mehmed Resad) is an imperial anthem of the Ottoman Empire. Upon the commencement of Sultan Mehmed V Resad’s reign in 1909, a competition was declared to find a personal march for the new sultan. The contest was won by Italo Selvelli, who was of Italian heritage. Osmanlı Devletinin Milli Marşı / Hymne de l'Empire Ottoman / Гимн Османской Империи / Hino do Império Otomano / Himno Nacional del Imperio Otomano / Nationalhymne Osmanisches Reich / Inno Imperiale Ottomano / Ottomaanse Rijk Volkslied / نشيد الإمبراطورية العثمانية /

"Emiri Salam" (Peace for the Amir) was national anthem of Qatar untill 1996. This anthem was a typical example of the “Arab fanfare” style of anthem, very short and without lyrics. The music is possibly of an Indian origin. The new anthem of Qatar was adopted in December 1996, shortly after the accesstion of the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

La Nigérienne" (English: "The Nigerien") is the national anthem of Niger. It was adopted as Niger's anthem in 1961. (French Lyrics / En Français) Auprès du grand Niger puissant Qui rend la nature plus belle, Soyons fiers et reconnaissants De notre liberté nouvelle! Évitons les vaines querelles Afin d'épargner notre sang, Et que les glorieux accents De notre race sans tutelle ! S'élèvent dans un même élan Jusqu'à ce ciel éblouissant, Où veille son âme éternelle Qui fera le pays plus grand ! Debout ! Niger ! Debout ! Que notre œuvre féconde Rajeunisse le cœur de ce vieux continent ! Et que ce chant s'entende Aux quatre coins du monde Comme le cri d'un peuple équitable et vaillant

The Kingdom of Portugal (Latin: Regnum Portugalliae, Portuguese: Reino de Portugal) was in existence from 1139 until 1910. The Hymno da Carta (English: Hymn of the Charter, modern Portuguese spelling: Hino da Carta) was officially proclaimed the national anthem of the Kingdom of Portugal in 1834. It was composed by King Pedro IV of Portugal (also Emperor Pedro I of Brazil). The anthem remained officially in place until July 1911, one year after Portugal became a republic. (English Lyrics / Translation) O Fatherland, King and people, Your religion love and serve! Divinely giv'n, ye shall preserve. Our Divine Constitution! Hail, hail, hail oh King, On our holy religion rest Long Live Lusitanians fired with valor, Hail our blessed constitution, Hail our constitution blest!

Nauru (/nɑːˈuːruː/; Nauruan: Naoero), officially the Republic of Nauru (Nauruan: Repubrikin Naoero) and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in Oceania, in the Central Pacific. With only a 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi) area, Nauru is the third-smallest country in the world behind Vatican City and Monaco, making it the smallest republic. "Nauru Bwiema" ("Nauru, Our Homeland" in Nauruan) is the national anthem of Nauru. The words of the anthem were written by Margaret Hendrie, with music composed by Laurence Henry Hicks. Nauru adopted its anthem in 1968, upon attaining independence.

"La Nigérienne" (English: "The Nigerien") is the national anthem of Niger. It was adopted as Niger's anthem in 1961. (French Lyrics / En Français) Auprès du grand Niger puissant Qui rend la nature plus belle, Soyons fiers et reconnaissants De notre liberté nouvelle! Évitons les vaines querelles Afin d'épargner notre sang, Et que les glorieux accents De notre race sans tutelle ! S'élèvent dans un même élan Jusqu'à ce ciel éblouissant, Où veille son âme éternelle Qui fera le pays plus grand ! Debout ! Niger ! Debout ! Que notre œuvre féconde Rajeunisse le cœur de ce vieux continent ! Et que ce chant s'entende Aux quatre coins du monde Comme le cri d'un peuple équitable et vaillant Debout ! Niger ! Debout ! Sur le sol et sur l'onde, Au son des tam-tams Dans leur rythme grandissant, Restons unis toujours, Et que chacun réponde À ce noble avenir Qui nous dit : - En avant ! Hymne National du Niger / Himno Nacional de Níger / Hino do Níger / Nationalhymne von Niger

The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (1569–1795), formally known as the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was a country and bi-federation of Poland and Lithuania ruled by a common monarch in real union, who was both King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. It was the largest and one of the most populous countries of 16th- and 17th-century Europe. "Gaude Mater Polonia" (Medieval Latin for "Rejoice, oh Mother Poland"; Polish: "Raduj się, matko Polsko") was one of the most significant medieval Polish hymns. It's widely considered a historical, national anthem of the Kingdom of Poland and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

"Gi Talo Gi Halom Tasi" (English: "In the Middle of the Sea") is the regional anthem of the Northern Mariana Islands. Since the islands are a U.S. dependency, the national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner".

"Namibia, Land of the Brave" is the national anthem of Namibia, adopted in December 1991. It was written by Axali Doëseb, who was the director of a traditional music group from the Kalahari desert. Doëseb was chosen to write it after winning a contest held after Namibia became independent in 1990. Namibia, land of the brave Freedom’s fight we have won Glory to their bravery Whose blood waters our freedom.

"Hymne Monégasque" (English: "Monégasque Anthem"; Monegasque: "A Marcia de Muneghu") is national anthem of Monaco. (English Lyrics / Translation) Forever, in our land, One flag has flown in the wind Forever, the colours red and white Have symbolised our liberty Adults and children have always respected them. We have perpetuated the same traditions; We celebrate the same religion; We have the honour To have always had the same Princes. And nothing will change As long as the sun shines; God will always help us And nothing will change. Hymne Monégasque / Hymne National de Monaco / Monegasque Anthem / Inno Monegasco / Himno Nacional de Mónaco / Гимн Монако / Lagu Kebangsaan Monaco / Himna Monaka / Hymn Monako / Monacká Hymna / モナコの国歌

Martinique (/ˌmɑːrtɪˈniːk/ ; Martinican Creole: Matinik or Matnik; Kalinago: Madinina or Madiana) is an island and an Overseas department of France, and therefore an integral part of the French Republic, located in the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea.

The Moldavian Democratic Republic (Romanian: Republica Democratică Moldovenească), also known as the Moldavian Republic, was a state proclaimed in December 1917 (in Russian Bessarabia Oblast). The union of Moldavian Democratic Republic with Romania was proclaimed in April 1918. The anthem of the country was Deșteaptă-te, Române!

Fida'ī (Arabic: فدائي‎ Fida'i; lit. "Fedayeen warrior"), is the national anthem of Palestine. It was written by Said Al Muzayin (a.k.a. Fata Al Thawra, "boy of the revolution"), its music was composed by Egyptian maestro Ali Ismael, and it was known as the "anthem of the Palestinian redemption". (Arab Lyrics / كلمات) فِدَائِي فِدَائِي فِدَائِي 𝄇 يَا أَرْضِي يَا أَرْض الجُدُود فِدَائِي فِدَائِي فِدَائِي 𝄆 يَا شَعْبِي يَا شَعْب الخُلُود Palestinian National Anthem / Hymne National de Palestine / Hymne Palestinien / Гимн Палестины / パレスチナ国歌 / Palästinensische Hymne / Nationalhymne von Palästina / Himno Nacional de Palestina / Himno Palestino / Himna Palestine / Lagu Kebangsaan Palestina / Hymn Palestyny /

Pitcairn is the least populous national jurisdiction in the world. The Pitcairn Islanders are a biracial ethnic group descended mostly from the Bounty mutineers. "Come Ye Blessed" is one of the two territorial songs of the Pitcairn Islands (the other being "We from Pitcairn Island"). The lyrics are taken from the Gospel of Matthew.

Qajar Persia, the Qajar Empire, officially the Sublime State of Persia (Persian: دولت علیّه ایران‎ Dowlat-e Âliyye-ye Irân) and also known then as the Guarded Domains of Persia (Persian: ممالک محروسه ایران‎ ), was an Iranian empire ruled by the Qajar dynasty, which was of Turkic origin, from 1789 to 1925. In 1925, Reza Khan, a former Brigadier-General deposed the Qajar dynasty and declared himself king (shah), adopting the dynastic name of Pahlavi. The Imperial State of Iran (Persian: کشور شاهنشاهی ایران‎, romanized: Kešvar-e Šâhanšâhi-ye Irân), was known as the Imperial State of Persia from 1925 to 1935. During the reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar, the last Shah of the Qajar dynasty, who became Shah in 1909, and until 1933, the anthem "Salute of Sublime State of Persia", (“سلامتی دولت علیهٔ ایران”; Salāmati-ye Dowlat-e Elliye-ye Irān) composed by Gholam-Reza Minbashian, was used.

Patria Nueva (New Fatherland) was a period in the history of Chile that began with the victory of Ejército de los Andes in the Battle of Chacabuco in February 1817 and ended with the resignation of Bernardo O'Higgins as Supreme Director in 1823. Canción Nacional Chilena (English: Chilean National Song) was the national anthem of Patria Nueva.

"O Arise, All You Sons" is the national anthem of Papua New Guinea. The 'National Identity Act' of Papua New Guinea was formed in 1971, motivating the country to create a national flag, a national emblem, a national pledge and a national anthem. The Papua New Guinean national flag and emblem were adopted in 1971. However, the National Anthem was adopted in 1975. O arise all you sons of this land, Let us sing of our joy to be free, Praising God and rejoicing to be Papua New Guinea.

Pahang ([paˈhaŋ]; Jawi: ڤهڠ), officially Pahang Darul Makmur is a sultanate and a federal state of Malaysia. With an area of 35,840 square kilometres, it is the third largest Malaysian state and the largest in Peninsular Malaysia.

The Orange Free State (Dutch: Oranje Vrijstaat, Afrikaans: Oranje-Vrystaat, abbreviated as OVS) was an independent Boer sovereign republic under British suzerainty in Southern Africa during the second half of the 19th century. The national anthem of the Orange Free State (Afrikaans: Vrystaatse Volkslied, Dutch: Volkslied van de Oranje Vrijstaat) was used from 1854 until 1902. (English Lyrics / Translation) Raise, citizens, the song of freedom and our own existence as a people. Free from foreign bonds, Holds our small commonwealth founded on order, law and justice Rank among the states. (Dutch Lyrics / Songteksten) Heft, Burgers, 't lied der vrijheid aan En zingt ons eigen volksbestaan! Van vreemde banden vrij, Bekleedt ons klein gemenebest, Op orde, wet en recht gevest, Rang in der Staten rij. Volkslied van de Oranje Vrijstaat / Vrystaatse Volkslied / National Anthem of the Orange Free State / Estado Libre de Orange / État Libre d'Orange / Stato Libero dell'Orange / Özgür Orange Devleti / Оранжевое Свободное Государство / Oranje-Freistaat / オレンジ自由国 /

"as-Salâm as-Solṭâni" (Arabic: السلام السلطاني‎, meaning 'Salute to The Sultan') is Oman's national anthem; it is an ode originally dedicated to Qaboos bin Said (1940–2020), the former Sultan of Oman. Upon Qaboos’ death in 2020, the last three lines of the anthem were changed to remove references to him.