This book includes a selection of 50 of the most popular national anthems. It provides an introduction to the variety of different anthems, information on the background to their composition, and a reliable guide to learning the words for singing along. Presented in a beautiful four-color format, “National Anthems” includes lyrics in the original languages, along with a transliteration, where appropriate. The offical name, flag, capital city, population, and surface area is given for each country.