Bulgaria
"Himn na Zarstvo Balgarija"

Words by: Georg Vasileva Agura
Music by: Yemanuil Manolov
In use: 1908-1944

Upon recognition of independence in 1908, "Himn na Zarstvo Balgarija" became the Bulgarian royal anthem. It always took precedence over the national anthem, "Shumi Maritsa".

Special thanks to: Pavel Zinovatny for the Cyrillic lyrics.

See also: Bulgaria (1885-1944), Bulgaria (1944-1950), Bulgaria (1950-1964), Bulgaria (1964-).