Nauru Bwiema

national anthem

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Vinony files it under 1968 establishments in Nauru, 1968 songs and Music of Nauru.

Its subject is documented across 47 Wikipedia language editions.

Key facts

Lyrics: Margaret Hendrie
Music: Laurence Henry Hicks
Adopted: 1968 ; 58 years ago ( 1968 )

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: national anthem
Composer: Laurence Henry Hicks
Tonality: F major
Lyrics by: Margaret Hendrie
Image: Flag of Nauru.svg

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Commons category: National anthem of Nauru

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Encyclopedic overview

"Nauru Bwiema" ( Nauruan pronunciation: [n̪ʌˈuru bˠiˈɛmʲæ]; English: "Nauru, Our Homeland") is the national anthem of Nauru. The lyrics were written by Margaret Hendrie, with music composed by Laurence Henry Hicks. It was adopted in 1968, upon attaining independence from the mostly Australian-administered UN Trusteeship.

History

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