Which country sings its national anthem using five different languages?
India
Switzerland
Nigeria
South Africa
Fact: South Africa is the only country in the world whose national anthem is sung in five different languages. The anthem uniquely blends verses in Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans, and English—five of the nation’s eleven official languages. It also combines two former anthems: “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika,” a hymn composed in 1897, and “Die Stem van Suid-Afrika,” the anthem used during the apartheid era. Officially adopted after the end of apartheid in 1994, this multilingual anthem was designed to promote unity and reconciliation, reflecting South Africa’s identity as a diverse and inclusive “Rainbow Nation.”
Correct Answer: South Africa