Estonia
"Mu Isamaa, Mu Onn Ja Room" (My Native Land, My Pride and Joy)

Words by: Johann Voldemar Jannsen
Music by: Friedrich Pacius
Adopted: 1869, abolished 1940, restored 1990

Estonia's anthem shares the same melody as the anthem of Finland, with whom they share a similar culture, and was adopted in 1869, several decades before early twentieth century independence (and about 20 years after the anthem was adopted by Finland). There has been contemplation about replacing the anthem with an original Estonian work, but so far the two nations have been content to share a melody.

See also: Estonia (1944-1990), Finland.