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About Norway
The national anthem of Norway is "Ja, vi elsker dette landet". The anthem is sung in Norwegian.
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Norway and its national anthem
The national anthem of Norway is "Ja, vi elsker dette landet". The anthem is sung in Norwegian.
About "Ja, vi elsker dette landet"
Its words were written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, with music composed by Rikard Nordraak. It has been the national anthem of Norway since 1864. You can read its full lyrics, English translation, meaning and history on its page.
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This page is part of LyricsSol's collection of the world's national anthems — each with original lyrics, romanised readings where needed, English translations and the story behind the song.
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What is the national anthem of Norway?
The national anthem of Norway is "Ja, vi elsker dette landet". Its words were written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, with music composed by Rikard Nordraak. It has been the anthem since 1864.
Who wrote "Ja, vi elsker dette landet"?
Its words were written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, with music composed by Rikard Nordraak. Read the full credits and history on the anthem's page.
When did "Ja, vi elsker dette landet" become the national anthem of Norway?
"Ja, vi elsker dette landet" has been the national anthem of Norway since 1864.
