The oldest anthem of the world is?

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The oldest anthem of the world is? Answer: Japan

• "Kimigayo" is the national anthem of Japan and is considered the oldest national anthem in terms of lyrics origin, dating back to the 9th century. • It was adopted officially as the national anthem in 1880.

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