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# National anthem

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A national anthem is a generally patriotic song that is appointed as an official national song by the government. The oldest national anthem is Great Britain's "God Save the Queen," which was first called the national anthem in the early 19th century although the song was in use from the mid-18th century.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, with the rise of the [national state]?, most countries have adopted a national anthem.

- Belgium
  - Brabanconne?
- Chile
  - Himno Nacional
- France
  - [La Marseillaise]?
- Germany
  - Das Lied der Deutschen 3rd strophe
- Great Britain
  - God Save the Queen
- Republic of Ireland
  - Amhrann na bhFiann
- Italy
  - [Fratelli d'Italia]?
- Netherlands
  - Wilhelmus
- Poland
  - Mazurek Dabrowskiego
- United States
  - The Star Spangled Banner
- Wales
  - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau

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