Jamaica, Land We Love

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"Jamaica, Land We Love" is the national anthem of Jamaica, expressing patriotic devotion, unity, and reverence for the nation and its people.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf national anthem
song
adoptedAsNationalAnthemOf Jamaica
adoptionContext Jamaican independence from the United Kingdom
adoptionDate 1962
alsoKnownAs Jamaican National Anthem
country Jamaica
culturalSignificance expression of Jamaican patriotism
important element of Jamaican civic education
genre patriotic song
hasReligiousReference Christianity
language English
lyricalForm prayer-like appeal
lyricsBy Hugh Sherlock
mentions Jamaica
musicBy Mapletoft Poulle
Robert Lightbourne
officialStatus legally recognized national anthem of Jamaica
openingWords Eternal Father, bless our land
partOf national symbols of Jamaica
performanceOccasion national celebrations
official state ceremonies
school events
sporting events
refrainWords Jamaica, land we love
subjectMatter guidance and protection for the nation
justice and truth for all
strength against evil
unity of the people
symbolOf Jamaican national identity
Jamaican sovereignty
targetAudience people of Jamaica
theme love of country
national unity
patriotism
reverence for God
typeOfWork vocal music
usedBy Government of Jamaica
Jamaican schools
Jamaican sports teams

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Jamaica, Land We Love ("Jamaican National Anthem")
alsoKnownAs
Jamaica
nationalAnthem

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