National symbols — Eritrea
Anthem and national symbols.
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Anthem and national symbols. Key figure for Eritrea: Ertra, Ertra, Ertra is national anthem of Eritrea. Song was adopted in 1993, soon after country became independent. The song is written by Solomon Tsehaye Beraki, composed by Isaac Abraham Meharezghi and Aron Tekle Tesfatsion
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National anthem
- Anthem History
Ertra, Ertra, Ertra is national anthem of Eritrea. Song was adopted in 1993, soon after country became independent. The song is written by Solomon Tsehaye Beraki, composed by Isaac Abraham Meharezghi and Aron Tekle Tesfatsion
- Anthem Lyrics
Ertra, Ertra, Ertra, Beal dema'nalkese tedem sisu, Meswaéta bharnet tdebisu. Mewaél nekhisa'b élame Témrti tsnat koynu sma, Ertra za haben wtsuat, Ameskira haki kem téwet. CHORUS: Ertra, Ertra, Abalem chebitato gbué kbra.
- Anthem Lyrics English
Eritrea, Eritrea, Eritrea, Her enemy decimated and her sacrifices vindicated by liberation. Steadfast in her goal, symbolising endurance, Eritrea, the pride of her oppressed people, proved that the truth prevails. Eritrea, Eritrea holds her rightful place in the world.