The "National Anthem of Uruguay", also known by its first line "Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba", is the longest national anthem in terms of duration with 105 bars of music (about six minutes).
The anthem's lyrics are by Francisco Acuña de Figueroa, who was also author of the lyrics to Paraguay's national anthem; "Paraguayos, República o Muerte". The lyrics were officially declared the national anthem on July 8, 1833.
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