All anthems

Fiji

God Bless Fiji

Written 1970
Adopted 1970
Lyrics Michael Francis Alexander Prescott
Music Michael Francis Alexander Prescott
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Context

Written and composed by Michael Francis Alexander Prescott, the anthem was adopted upon Fiji's independence from the United Kingdom on October 10, 1970. Fiji is an archipelago of over 330 islands in the South Pacific, of which about 110 are permanently inhabited.

Lyrics

Blessing grant, oh God of nations, on the isles of Fiji, As we stand united under noble banner blue. And we honour and defend the cause of freedom ever, Onward march together, God bless Fiji.

Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals

Interesting facts

  • • Fiji's anthem is one of the shortest in the Pacific region, consisting of just one verse
  • • The country experienced four coups between 1987 and 2006, but the anthem remained unchanged through all political upheavals
  • • Fiji is one of the most ethnically diverse Pacific Island nations, with significant indigenous Fijian (iTaukei) and Indo-Fijian populations