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National Anthem of Uruguay


Title	Himno Nacional
English Title	National Anthem of Uruguay
Prefix	National
Country	Uruguay
Author	Francisco Acuña de Figueroa
Lyrics Date	1833
Composer	Francisco José Debali
Music Date	1845
Adopted	1948

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The "National Anthem of Uruguay" is the longest national anthem in terms of duration with 105 bars of music (about six minutes).

The anthem's lyrics are by Francisco Acuña de Figueroa, who was also author of the lyrics to Paraguay's national anthem; "Paraguayos, República o Muerte".

The lyrics were officially declared National Anthem on July 8, 1833.

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