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{{Infobox country|demonym=Rhenish <br> Rhinelander|conventional_long_name=Rhenish Republic|common_name=Rhineland|native_name=''Rheinische Republik'' <small>([[Standard German|German]])</small> <br> ''Repoblik op de Ring'' <small>([[Collenian]])</small>|capital=Frankfurt|largest_city=Collen|official_languages={{nowrap |[[Standard German|German]]}}|regional_languages={{nowrap |[[Collenian]]}} <br> {{nowrap |[[Frankfurtish]]}}|languages_type=Foreign languages|languages={{nowrap |[[Dutch language|Dutch]]}}}} |
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{{Nation|common_name=Rhineland|local_name=Rhingish Republich|full_name=Republic of the Rhine|established=1926|largest_city=Cologne|capital=Frangford-am-Maa|government_type=Unitary republic|languages=Rheinish (official) </br> Colognian </br> Westphalian </br> Low Rheinish </br> Swabian </br> Others}} |
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The '''Republic |
The '''Rhenish Republic''' (<small>English pronunciation:</small> [[English language#Phonology|[ˈɹɛnɪʃ.ɹɪpəb.lɪk]]]; [[Standard German|German]]: ''Rheinische Republik'', Collenian: ''Repoblik op de Ring'') commonly known as '''the Rhineland''', is a country in western Europe centered on and named after the Rhine River. The largest of the [[Germany|German states]], the Rhineland is bordered by [[France]] and [[Netherlands|the Netherlands]] to the west, [[Austria]] and [[Switzerland]] to the south, and [[Hanover]] and [[Saxony]] to the east. Originally conceived as the 19th-century successor of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], the country's subnational monarchies were abolished in 1926 when the Rhineland agreed to adopt a centralized republican government. |
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In the 20th century, the Republic remained a staunch cultural, economic, and military partner of the Netherlands, whom it entered into economic union with through the [[North Sea Economic Cooperative Council]] in the 1940s. The age of popular media has made Rhineland a social and industrial hub, renowned for its four metropolises (Mönster, Collen, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt) and its distinct regional cultures and dialects. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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==== Premodern history ==== |
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===== Roman-German period (800-1818) ===== |
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==== French Revolution ==== |
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{{Main|French Revolution}} |
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==== First Confederal era (1815-1878) ==== |
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==== Second Confederal era (1878-1926) ==== |
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== Government and Politics == |
== Government and Politics == |
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== Demographics == |
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==== Standard Rheinish dialect ==== |
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The First Frankfurt Orthographical Conference in 1827 began the process of creating a standard language for the German Confederation. Various dialects were considered, including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meuse-Rhenish Meusian], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colognian Colognian], and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessian_dialects Hessian dialect] of Frankfurt, with the latter eventually being chosen and dubbed 'Standard Rheinish' (''Rhingisher Volksmund''). In 1833, the first dictionary was published. Despite its rapid development, Standard Rheinish was only used by 20% of the country's population until the late 19th century. By the dawn of [[the Great War]], 48% of the country used the language, with almost 80% being able to comprehend it. |
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Due to substantial contact with France in the 19th century, Standard Rheinish incorporates several French loanwords. Increased socioeconomic contact with the British, the Dutch, and the Hanoverians in the 20th century has led to urban Rhinelanders extensively using English and Hollandic loanwords as well. |
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While the ''Volksmund'' operates on a national level, six dialects (namely Colognian, Meusian, Mosellian, Palatine, Swabian, and Westphalian) operate on a local level. Collectively, these seven dialects are known as ''Appel'' dialects, referring to their common spelling and pronunciation of the word for apple. |
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==== Local ethnic identities ==== |
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===== Hessians ===== |
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Centered around the capital Frankfurt-on-Main, the people of Hesse are known for their contributions to the ''Volksmund'', their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessian_cuisine fusion cuisine], traditional Hessian architecture, and the famed Frankfurt operas. |
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===== Palatines ===== |
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The Palatines populate the western Rhineland, with their largest city being [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannheim Monnem]. They are primarily known as a diaspora population, with significant amounts of Palatine Germans and their descendants living in [[New Netherland]], [[Ireland]], and [[Switzerland]]. |
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===== Swabians ===== |
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Mainly found in the southern provinces, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swabians Swabians] are the most distinctive ethnicity in the country. There exists a substantial Swabian diaspora in [[Romania]], [[Illyria]], and the [[Netherlands]]. |
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===== Rhinelander Jews ===== |
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The Rhineland is considered the cradle of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashkenazi_Jews Ashkenazim] culture and hosts one of Europe's largest and most ancient Jewish populations along with [[Poland]] and [[Rumelia]]. Frankfurt, Cologne, and most prominently Oldenburg serve as epicentres of Jewish-Rhinelander culture. |
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== Culture == |
== Culture == |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Latest revision as of 20:28, 27 December 2023
Rhenish Republic | |
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| Capital | Frankfurt |
| Largest city | Collen |
| Official languages | German |
| Recognised regional languages | Collenian Frankfurtish |
| Foreign languages | Dutch |
| Demonym | Rhenish Rhinelander |
The Rhenish Republic (English pronunciation: [ˈɹɛnɪʃ.ɹɪpəb.lɪk]; German: Rheinische Republik, Collenian: Repoblik op de Ring) commonly known as the Rhineland, is a country in western Europe centered on and named after the Rhine River. The largest of the German states, the Rhineland is bordered by France and the Netherlands to the west, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and Hanover and Saxony to the east. Originally conceived as the 19th-century successor of the Holy Roman Empire, the country's subnational monarchies were abolished in 1926 when the Rhineland agreed to adopt a centralized republican government.
In the 20th century, the Republic remained a staunch cultural, economic, and military partner of the Netherlands, whom it entered into economic union with through the North Sea Economic Cooperative Council in the 1940s. The age of popular media has made Rhineland a social and industrial hub, renowned for its four metropolises (Mönster, Collen, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt) and its distinct regional cultures and dialects.
