The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Central Africa, with French as the official language and Sangho widely spoken. It gained independence in 1960 and has a republic government with an executive, legislative, and judicial branch. The country’s major resources are timber, diamonds, gold, and agriculture. The climate is tropical, with savannah, forests, […]
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is a government-in-exile that administers the disputed territory of Western Sahara in West Africa. It was formed after Spain handed over control of the territory to Morocco and Mauritania in 1975. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic seeks independence through a referendum, but Morocco has rejected this possibility. Algeria has supported […]
The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country sharing an island with Haiti. It has a tumultuous history with colonizers and a mixed-race population. Despite this, the country has a thriving culture and is known for its tropical beauty and tourist trade. The Dominican Republic, also known as Republica Dominicana, is a beautiful country located in […]
The Republic of Congo is a West-Central African country that borders Cameroon, Gabon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola. It covers 131,283 square miles and has 10 regions and one municipality. The economy is focused on agriculture, services, and oil, and most citizens live in the southwest. The country […]
China is the third largest country in the world, located in East Asia with diverse landscapes and climates. It became the People’s Republic of China in 1949 under Mao Zedong’s leadership. China has 23 provinces, five autonomous regions, and four municipalities with diverse languages, ethnicities, and religions. It is the most populous country in the […]
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe and a member of the EU. It has a rich cultural heritage, including famous writers and intellectuals. The country was under Habsburg and communist control before becoming a democracy in 1989. It has a thriving economy, but also struggles with corruption. The Czech Republic is […]
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a veterans organization for Union veterans of the American Civil War, founded in 1866. It grew into a powerful special interest group and disbanded in 1956. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) continues to promote Civil War history. The United Confederate Veterans was […]
The California Republic was a short-lived, never legally recognized republic that existed in 1846. A group of Californians declared independence, raising a flag with a bear and a star. Less than a month later, the flag was lowered, and the United States formally annexed California. The modern California state flag includes the bear and star […]
The Weimar Republic was a democratic government in Germany from 1919 to 1933, but faced challenges from extremists and financial instability. Hitler took control in 1933, ending the republic and turning it into a dictatorship. Germans supported Hitler due to his promises to end chaos, but later regretted their choice. People use the term “Weimar […]
A banana republic is a country whose government prioritizes the economy for the benefit of a colonial or corporate power over democracy and social welfare. The term originated from US involvement in banana importation in the 1870s, with Minor Keith establishing a political advantage through marriage and founding the United Fruit Company. Banana republics often […]
The text is the lyrics of the song “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by Julia Ward Howe, describing the coming of the Lord and His truth marching on. It includes references to the grape harvest, the Hero born of a woman, and the beauty of the lilies. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the […]
The Roman Republic began in 509 BC after the overthrow of the monarchy. It was a government system with checks and balances, three branches of government, a senate, and an assembly. The two consuls were the most powerful politicians, controlling the army and administering the government. The senate managed finances and foreign policy, while the […]
A constitutional republic is a government where democratic voting exists, but individual power is limited by a constitution that protects certain rights. It differs from a pure democracy where the majority could implement tyrannical policies against minority groups. A constitution can be changed but requires more than a simple majority. Checks and balances are also […]
