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 Maamme - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The poem's theme is, furthermore, remarkably similar to that of the national anthems of Sweden (Du gamla, Du fria) and Norway (Ja, vi elsker dette landet).
Du gamla, Du fria - the national anthem of Sweden
Finlandia, however, was written as a purely instrumental piece and is difficult to sing (neverthless it briefly became the national anthem of Biafra).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maamme   (375 words)

  
 National Anthems
The sentiments of national anthems vary, from prayers for the monarch to allusions to nationally important battles or uprisings.
National Anthem hymn or song expressing patriotic sentiment and either governmentally authorized as an official national hymn or holding that position in popular feeling.
http://www.national-anthems.net site is dedicated to national anthems in mp3 of countries and territories.
www.national-anthems.net   (399 words)

  
 Du gamla, Du fria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Du gamla, Du fria" ("Thou Ancient, Thou Free") is the de facto national anthem of Sweden.
Official acceptance as national anthem in 1866 is a well-spread factoid, and a Riksdag committee turned down a proposal to give the song official status in 2000 with the motivation that it did not need one.
The song began to be used as a national anthem in the 1890s.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Du_gamla,_Du_fria   (370 words)

  
 The National Anthem Of Swden
Sweden once was a great power in all of Europe and parts of the National Anthem speaks about these days of glory.
The national anthem is used at many occasions, often to express solemnity, for example at international sport events, graduations and so on.
This is the Swedish anthem and it’s about the greatness of Sweden and it’s beautiful nature.
www.alleberg.falkoping.se /bb/swe/Phase1/anthem.htm   (260 words)

  
 National Anthems, Hymns, Patriotic and Folk Songs
National Anthem of the Former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic.
Das Lied der Deutschen - "Deutschland, Deutschland über alles …" - The National Anthem of Weimar Germany and Germany of the Third Reich [1922-1945] - Predecessor State of The German Democratic Republic and The Federal Republic of Germany.
The 1998 Finnish stamp honoring the 150 anniversary of the poem that became the national anthem.
learning.lib.vt.edu /slav/national_anthems.html   (2424 words)

  
 Amazon.com: National Anthems of the World: 27 National Anthems: Music
The national anthem of Australia is "Advance Australia Fair," not "Waltzing Matilda." Any CD that purports to have the national anthems of different nations and can't even get them right (especially a well known and developed country like Australia) is a joke...
Waltzing Matilda certainly isn't the national anthem of australia, but speaking as an australian it is a much better, much more australian song than advance australia fair and SHOULD be the national anthem.
National anthem of the Czech Republic (Kde domov muj?)
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000000K63?v=glance   (681 words)

  
 National anthem of Kindom of Sweden
» National anthem of Kingdom of Sweden «
www.vhi-sweden.org /sweanth.htm   (8 words)

  
 God Save the Queen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is traditionally used as the national anthem of the United Kingdom, one of the two national anthems of New Zealand, and the royal anthem of Canada and the other Commonwealth realms, as well as the royal anthem of the British Royal Family.
Joseph Haydn was impressed by the use of "God Save the King" as a national anthem during his visit to London in 1794 and on his return to Austria wrote a national anthem, the God Save Emperor Franz ('Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser'), for the birthday of the Emperor Franz of Austria.
Heil dir im Siegerkranz, national anthem of the German Empire from 1871 to 1918, sung to the same music.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/God_Save_the_Queen   (2277 words)

  
 SWEDEN info
Map (karta) of Sweden From the Library at the University of Texas at Austin.
The time of domicile in Sweden will be counted from the year of reaching the age of 16 and, at the most, until the year of reaching the age of 64.
Sweden has two minority groups of native inhabitants in the north: the Finnish-speaking people of the northeast and the Sami (Lapp) population.
www.longstrom.com /swedeninfo.htm   (4646 words)

  
 EUROPA - The EU at a glance - The European Anthem
It is not intended to replace the national anthems of the Member States but rather to celebratethe values they all share and their unity in diversity.
In 1985, it was adopted by EU heads of State and government as the official anthem of the European Union.
This is the anthem not only of the European Union but also of Europe in a wider sense.
europa.eu.int /abc/symbols/anthem/index_en.htm   (288 words)

  
 SWEDEN.SE - National Anthem
The text of the Swedish National Anthem, "Du gamla, Du fria" was written by folklorist and ballad writer Richard Dybeck (1811-77) and set to a folk tune from the province of Västmanland in the middle of the 19th century.
At the end of the century, the song was so popular that, over the course of time it became the Swedish national anthem.
The lyrics of the Swedish National Anthem and the King's Song (as a pdf file)
www.sweden.se /templates/cs/CommonPage____9458.aspx   (303 words)

  
 Sweden
The castles from Sweden’s period as a great power lies in a modern housing development; the world’s first National City Park spreads out side by side with busy traffik lanes; state of the art space research rubs shoulders with the old and modern volumes of the little antiquarian bookseller.
In area, it is one of Sweden’s smallest municipalities.
Number of inhabitants: around 56,000 57% of the population is between the ages of 25 and 64.
www.eat-online.net /english/countries/sweden.htm   (190 words)

  
 National anthem of Sweden.html - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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www.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_anthem_of_Sweden.html   (39 words)

  
 National Anthem Sweden Ringtone
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 Sweden - nationalanthems.info
The author of the lyrics chose a Swedish folk tune from the province of Västmanland to set his words to to create the anthem.
(He only wrote the first two verses, the other verses were added some decades later by another author.) The anthem started to be sung more frequently, which led to its popularity, which in turn led to the adoption of the anthem without any legislation.
Also known as "Du Gamla, Du Fria" (Thou Ancient, Thou Beautiful, Thou Mountainous North), Sweden's anthem was adopted in 1844.
david.national-anthems.net /se.htm   (132 words)

  
 Norway Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org
The national park surrounds Jostedalsbreen -- the largest glacier on the continent of Europe and an attractive area for walkers and hikers.
is north of the Arctic Circle, and extends across the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia.
Countries neighbouring Norway are: Sweden and Finland and, to some extent, Denmark.
www.travelnotes.org /Europe/norway.htm   (1202 words)

  
 Sweden National Anthem Ringtones
Many recordings made by bands or used in modern soundtracks these days are covers of original artists work, and this may apply to a track originally associated with Sweden National Anthem.
If the tone you are looking for is not listed in the Sweden National Anthem ringtones list, use the Tone Finder on the left to search for the ringtone using the title, not the artist.
Choose any Sweden National Anthem Ringtone from the monphonic or polyphonic sections to view the ringtone download instructions.
www.zap-ringtones.co.uk /ringtones/SwedenNationalAnthem.html   (466 words)

  
 Nationalhymnen - national anthems - himnos nacionales. download music Musik wav au mid midi files
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www.lengua.com /hymnen.htm   (160 words)

  
 Anthem Sheet Music!
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 Guardian Unlimited Special reports Does Britain have the world's worst national anthem?
This is almost certainly the world's only national anthem incorprating four languages, and the change of emotional temperature as the indigenous tongues give way to those of the imperial powers is always something to listen out for.
Outside royal and diplomatic circles, few people are called upon to endure more frequent exposure to national anthems than sportswriters, accustomed to rising to their feet while listening to last-minute phone calls from their editors or trying to find power-points for their laptops in time for the kick-off.
The tendency to assume that national anthems share immemorial origins is contradicted by a glance at the facts.
www.guardian.co.uk /britain/article/0,2763,1104347,00.html   (1449 words)

  
 national anthem sheet music
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National Anthem "O CANADA" was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980, a century after it was first sung on June 24, 1880.
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 Swedish Songs: Santa Lucia, Happy Birthday, National Anthem (Du Gamla, Du Fria)
Sweden's National Anthem: Swedish text with English translation to "Du Gamla, Du Fria, Du Fjällhöga Nord"
A birthday celebration in Sweden often starts early in the morning.
The family "surprises" the one with a birthday by bringing in a special breakfast tray with a hot beverage, sweet roll and lighted candle and singing "Ja, må du leva".
www.scandinavius.com /sweden/sesongs.html   (488 words)

  
 South African Embassy in Sweden, Government, National Symbols, National Anthem
It was first sung publicly at the official hoisting of the national flag in Cape Town on 31 May 1928, but it was not until 2 May 1957 that Government made the announcement that Die Stem had been accepted as the official national anthem of South Africa.
In 1952 the official English version of the national anthem, the Call of South Africa was accepted for official use.
This is the official version of the national anthem, combining
www.southafricanemb.se /anthem.htm   (489 words)

  
 Monophonic Ringtones: National Anthem Ringtones: National Anthem Of Sweden v2.0 (Unknown) - handphones.info
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www.handphones.info /ringtones/number/100026   (138 words)

  
 The newsletter of the Los Altos Rotary Club
The meeting began with the playing of at least the major portion of the National Anthem of Sweden.
As for that distinction, she only explained that unlike in America, in Sweden, they "don't talk about it as much as we (in America) do and are just much better at keeping account of their behavior".
Sweden is a country slightly larger than California and located at about the same latitude as Alaska.
www.losaltosrotary.org /Rotators2002/jan172002.html   (1264 words)

  
 National Anthem Of China on Almondnet
1745, which came to be referred to as the National Anthem from the beginning of the nineteenth century...
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 Frequently Asked Questions: About the United States - National Anthem
The first musical edition was published by Benjamin Carr of Baltimore and titled "The Star-Spangled Banner." With the passage of time the song grew in popularity, and in 1931 an act of Congress made it our official national anthem.
National Anthem of the United States of America
Key's poem, "Defense of Fort McHenry," came to be sung to the tune of a pre-existing song, "To Anacreon in Heaven," the melody of which is attributed to Englishman John Stafford Smith.
www.usemb.se /FAQ/anthem.html   (483 words)

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