National Anthems !

 A national anthem is a patriotic song that is officially recognized by a country as an expression of national identity and unity.

It is often played at national events, ceremonies, and on national holidays.

The lyrics and music of a national anthem often reflect the history, culture, and values of a country.

Some countries have more than one national anthem.

The national anthem of Greece, "Hymn to Liberty" (Greek: Ύμνος εις την Ελευθερίαν), is the longest national anthem in the world, with 158 stanzas.

The anthem was written by Dionysios Solomos in 1823 and set to music by Nikolaos Mantzaros in 1828.

It is not typically performed in its entirety; only the first two stanzas and the last three stanzas are typically sung.

The full version of the anthem is very rarely performed, usually only on special occasions and anniversaries.

The "Himno Nacional de Uruguay" (English: "National Anthem of Uruguay"), also known by its incipit "Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba" (English: "Easterners,[a] the Country or the Tomb"), is the longest national anthem in terms of duration with 105 bars of music.

When performed in its entirety, the anthem lasts about four-and-a-half to six minutes, although nowadays only the first verse and chorus are sung on most occasions, such as before sporting events.

Its martial lyrics are by the Uruguayan poet Francisco Acuña de Figueroa, who also wrote the lyrics for Paraguay's national anthem, "Paraguayos, República o Muerte".

The lyrics were officially declared the national anthem in July 1833.

Japan has the shortest national anthem you can currently find around the world, but her anthem also has some of the oldest lyrics in history.

One of the interesting things about the Japanese national anthem is that it was composed by an unknown author.

Perhaps the reason is because of how old it is (it is said to have been composed around 794-1185).

As expected, it was written in an old and archaic language.

Nevertheless, the government is cool with it and chose to go on with it.

The music that goes with the anthem was embraced in the year 1880, and it has been the same since then.

The anthem is pretty short, snappy, and brief.

There are a few countries that have a national anthem without lyrics.

For example, the national anthem of San Marino, called "Inno Nazionale della Repubblica" (National Anthem of the Republic) is an instrumental piece and does not have any lyrics.

Similarly, the national anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina, "Intermeco" (Intermezzo) is also an instrumental piece without lyrics.

Also, The national anthem of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Al-Salam al-Amiri is instrumental.

These anthems are played at official ceremonies and events to represent the country and its identity.