Oldest National Anthem

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It was a popular orangist March during the 17th century but it did not become the official Dutch national anthem until 1932.

The Japanese national anthem, "Kimigayo", has the oldest lyrics which were taken from a Heian period (794-1185) poem, yet it was not set to music until 1880.

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