The German Monarchy existed formally from 1871 to 1918. The Holy Roman Empire is not considered truly German, since it contained many different peoples and languages. The idea of Monarchy in Germany today is rather mixed, as few remember the German Empire. Although the Government was in appearance federal, democratic, and monarchic, in practice it was actually quite authoritative. The Chancellor was chosen by the Emperor and was responsible only to him. 1871 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... The Holy Roman Empire should not be mistaken for the Roman Empire (31 B.C.–A.D. 476). ... A monarchy, (from the Greek monos, one, and archein, to rule) is a form of government that has a monarch as Head of State. ... The term German Empire (Deutsches Reich) commonly refers to Germany, from its consolidation as a unified nation-state on January 18, 1871, until the abdication of Kaiser (Emperor) Wilhelm II on November 9, 1918. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Democracy is a form of government under which the power to alter the laws and structures of government lies, ultimately, with the citizenry. ... For related meanings see also Monarch (disambiguation) A monarchy, (from the Greek monos archein, meaning one ruler) is a form of government that has a monarch as Head of State. ... Chancellor (Latin: cancellarius), an official title used by most of the peoples whose civilization has arisen directly or indirectly out of the Roman empire. ... An emperor is a (male) monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. ...

The German Empire was the most powerful country on mainland Europe for most of its existence, arguably being the most powerful country in the world. The Empire's greatest rivals were the French and Russian Empires, however the Empire that Germany most aspired to rival was that of the British despite the fact that both powers had maintained a close and healthy relationship for most of their existence. A country, a land, is a geographical area that connotes an independent political entity, with its own government, administration, laws, often a constitution, police, military, tax rules, and population, who are one anothers countrymen. ... World map showing location of Europe When considered a continent, Europe is the worlds second smallest continent in terms of area, with an area of 10,600,000 km² (4,140,625 square miles), making it larger than Australia only. ... The World in plate carrée projection The World In English, world is rooted in a compound of the obsolete words were, man, and eld, age; thus, its oldest meaning is Age of Man. ...