Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Norway.

Who wrote the Norwegian national anthem (lyrics and music)?

When was the national anthem of Norway officially adopted?

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The National anthem of Norway is “Ja, vi elsker dette landet” which means in English “Yes, We Love This Country”.

Norway’s anthem lyrics were written by Bjֳ¸rnstjerne Bjֳ¸rnson and the music was written by Bjornstjerne BJORNSON/Rikard NORDRAAK.

Adopted 1864; In Addition To The National Anthem, “Kongesangen” (Song Of The King), Which Uses The Tune Of “God Save The Queen,” Serves As The Royal Anthem.

 

Press to download the mp3 file of Norway’s National anthem – See link (file source: cia world factbook).

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLjIyL4gWtg

 

Yes, we love this country

as it rises forth,

rugged, weathered, above the sea,

with the thousands of homes.

Love, love it and think

of our father and mother

and the saga night that sends

dreams to our earth.

And the saga night that sends,

dreams to our earth.

 

This country Harald united

with his army of heroes,

this country Hֳ¥kon protected

whilst ֳ˜yvind sung;

upon the country Olav painted

with his blood the cross,

from its heights Sverre spoke

up against Rome.

 

Farmers their axes sharpened

wherever an army advanced,

Tordenskjold along the coastline thundered

so that we could see it back home.

Even women stood up and fought

as if they were men;

others could only cry

but that soon would end!

 

Sure, we were not many

but we were enough,

when we were tested sometimes,

and it was at stake;

we would rather burn our land

than to declare defeat;

just remember what happened

down at Fredrikshald!

 

Hard times we have coped with,

were at last disowned;

but in the worst distress, blue-eyed

freedom was to us born.

It gave (us) father’s strength to carry

famine and war,

it gave death itself its honour –

and it gave reconciliation.

 

The enemy threw away his weapon,

up the visor went,

we, in wonder, to him hastened,

because he was our brother.

Driven forth to a stand by shame

we went to the south;

now we three brothers stand united,

and shall stand like that!

 

Norwegian man in house and cabin,

thank your great God!

The country he wanted to protect,

although things looked dark.

All the fights fathers have fought,

and the mothers have wept,

the Lord has quietly moved

so we won our rights.

 

Yes, we love this country

as it rises forth,

rugged, weathered, above the sea,

with those thousand homes.

And as the fathers’ struggle has raised

it from need to victory,

even we, when it is demanded,

for its peace will encamp (for defence).

 

You can find more information about Norwegian anthem on Wikipedia – See link.

Sheet Music: View the Norwegian national anthem sheet music – See link.

Norwegian national symbol: lion.

Conventional short form country name: Norway.

Conventional long form country name: Kingdom of Norway.

Local short form country name: Norge.

Local long form country name: Kongeriket Norge.

 

Norway Government Type: constitutional monarchy.

 

Constitutional monarchy is a system of government in which a monarch is guided by a constitution whereby his/her rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law or by custom.ֲ