"Ja, vi elsker dette landet" (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈjɑː ʋiə̯ ˈɛ̝̀ls̪kə ˈɖɛ̝̀tːə ˈl̪ɑ̀nːə] YAH vee EL-sker DET-tuh LAHN-nuh; "Yes, we love this country") is the Norwegian title and incipit of a 19th-century patriotic song written in 1859 by Nobel Prize laureate Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, and composed by his cousin Rikard Nordraak in 1863. This song has officially served as the national anthem of Norway since December 2019, though it has been considered a de facto anthem of Norway for roughly a century and a half alongst "Sønner av Norge" and "Norges Skaal".
Ja, vi elsker dette landet | the Norwegian title and incipit of a 19th-century patriotic song
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the title of the 19th century Norwegian patriotic song?
A: The title of the 19th century Norwegian patriotic song is "Ja, vi elsker dette landet".
Q: Who wrote the lyrics for this song?
A: The lyrics for this song were written by Nobel Prize laureate Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson in 1859.
Q: Who composed the music for this song?
A: The music for this song was composed by Rikard Nordraak in 1863.
Q: When did it become Norway's official national anthem?
A: This song officially became Norway's national anthem in December 2019.
Q: How long had it been considered a de facto anthem of Norway prior to becoming its official national anthem?
A: This song had been considered a de facto anthem of Norway for roughly a century and a half prior to becoming its official national anthem.
Q: What are some other songs that have served as anthems of Norway alongside "Ja, vi elsker dette landet"?
A: Some other songs that have served as anthems of Norway alongside "Ja, vi elsker dette landet" are "Sønner av Norge" and "Norges Skaal".