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31 National Anthem

A national anthem is a patriotic song or musical composition that is either

recognised officially by a nation’s government and constitution or is
accepted as such by convention through popular use. The national anthem

reflects the history, struggles and traditions of a nation and its people and
serves as an expression of national identity.

Write the name of the countries to which these National Anthems belong.

1. There is a Lovely Country _____________________
2. O Canada the Maple Leaf _____________________
3. Majulah Singapura _____________________

4. The Song of Brabant _____________________
5. Star-spangled Banner _____________________
6. La Marsellaise _____________________
7. May Your Reign Last Forever _____________________
8. Wimbo Wa Taifa _____________________
9. Hundreds of Flowers _____________________
10. The Thunder Dragon Kingdom _____________________

11. God Save the Queen _____________________
12. Jana Gana Mana _____________________
13. God Bless the Sultan _____________________
14. Bilady _____________________
15. Up Above the Young Rhine _____________________
16. Nkosi Sikele’i Afrika _____________________
17. Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu _____________________
18. Hymn to Freedom _____________________

This Corner

The concept of a national anthem was first popularised in 19th century Europe.

Clue Corner

a) Canada b) India c) Greece d) Belgium e) USA
f) Tanzania g) Singapore h) Kenya i) Liechtenstein j) Brunei

k) Denmark l) Bhutan m) France n) South Africa o) Japan
p) UK q) Egypt r) Nepal

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