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Here are some interesting facts about miscellaneous anthems from around the world:

1. National Anthem of Nepal (Sayaun Thunga Phoolka):

   • Nepal's national anthem is unique because it does not mention the country's name. It is one of the few national anthems that doesn't include the name of the nation.

2. Austrian National Anthem (Land der Berge, Land am Strome):

   • Austria's national anthem is known for being one of the longest in the world. It has three verses, but usually only the third verse is sung on official occasions.

3. Liechtenstein National Anthem (Oben am jungen Rhein):

   • Liechtenstein's national anthem is one of the few in the world that is sung to the same melody as another country's anthem. The melody of the Liechtenstein anthem is the same as that of the British national anthem, "God Save the Queen."

4. Uruguay National Anthem (Himno Nacional de Uruguay):

   • The anthem of Uruguay is one of the longest national anthems in terms of duration. It has 11 stanzas, but only the first one is usually sung on official occasions.

5. Bangladeshi National Anthem (Amar Sonar Bangla):

   • The national anthem of Bangladesh was written by Rabindranath Tagore, the first Asian to be awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature. The anthem is written in Bengali and was adopted as the national anthem in 1971.

6. South African National Anthem (National anthem of South Africa):

   • South Africa has a unique national anthem that is a combination of two anthems: "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (God Bless Africa) and "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (The Call of South Africa). It represents the country's diverse cultural heritage and unity.

7. Russian National Anthem (Gosudarstvenny Gimn Rossiyskoy Federatsii):

   • The anthem of Russia has an interesting history. It was originally the anthem of the Soviet Union with different lyrics. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, new lyrics were written for the same melody, and it became the anthem of the Russian Federation.

These facts highlight the diversity and uniqueness of national anthems, reflecting the history, culture, and values of the respective countries.