Encyclopedia of National Anthems

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this book presents an up-to-date collection of national anthems from the 200 sovereign countries in the world, providing music sheets arranged for piano, lyrics in the original language, and an English translation. Each entry includes facts about the country's historical background and the nation itself and an account of how the song came to be the national anthem. This new edition also provides a map and the flag for each entry and includes the songs of autonomous regional units, international organizations, and extinct nations.