Qatar has the shortest national anthem. How long is it?
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1 minute
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32 seconds
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1 minute, 3 seconds
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10 seconds
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Qatar's national anthem 'As-Salam al-Amiri' is indeed the shortest national anthem in the world, lasting approximately 32 seconds in performance. It was adopted in 1996 upon Qatar's independence from British protection. The anthem is brief compared to most others which typically run 1-2 minutes.