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Old 04-30-2006, 10:10 PM
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Canada has versions of its national anthem in the two official languages, French and English (and was, in fact, first written in French). The two versions do not say the exact same things, as seems to be the case with the Spanish and English versions of the American national anthem.

(Official English version)
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

(Translation of the French version)
O Canada! Land of our forefathers
Thy brow is wreathed with a glorious garland of flowers.
As in thy arm ready to wield the sword,
So also is it ready to carry the cross.
Thy history is an epic of the most brilliant exploits.
Thy valour steeped in faith
Will protect our homes and our rights
Will protect our homes and our rights.

More info on the Canadian national anthem here.
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Si dans les jeux d'enfants on entend encore l'accent...
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