6) Zimbabwe
A close competition to New Zealand in terms of length, Zimbabwe’s anthem “Lift High Zimbabwe’s Banner”, again runs for just above a minute; however, the duration depends on the version being sung.
The anthem has been sung in all three languages – Shona, Ndebele & English at various occasions. However, most recently, in light of the growing resistance to the Mugabe regime, the anthem has risen as a symbol of unification for the nation.
At a Test match last month, between Zimbabwe and New Zealand, protestors in the stadium rose in the 36th over of the day, singing the national anthem and waving flags, using the opportunity to unite for their cause.
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