The True West German Flag

    

https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-Germany

    Hey Enotitans! So, this isn't much. But I just wanted to inform you about what West Germany's flag was. In case you don't know, West Germany was formed in 1949 after the British, American, and French occupation zones in Germany merged. The state technically still exists today in the form of modern Germany, because German reunification was actually West Germany absorbing East Germany's territory. (East Germany was allied to the Soviets during the Cold War, while West Germany was allied to the Americans.)

    One time, I was watching this YouTube video about the biggest defeats in the history of the FIFA World Cup. (Yes, I am a bit of a sports fan.) One was Hungary defeating West Germany 8-3 in the 1954 World Cup. 

FUN FACT: West Germany got revenge by beating Hungary in the championship match that same tournament. 

    But I want you to look at the West German flag displayed there. It's like the modern flag, but it has an eagle emblem. Here's a close-up look of the flag:


    Now, here's the thing. This was not the official flag of West Germany. The official flag of West Germany was the same as the modern German flag. (Again, the reunification of Germany in 1990 was just West Germany absorbing East Germany.) This flag was probably just used to distinguish West Germany from current Germany, since of course, West Germany and East Germany merged their teams after reunification. 

    So, what even is that flag? Well, that's the state flag of Germany. What's the difference? Well, a state flag is only used by the government. If it is different, it usually has an emblem. (However, most countries, like Enotita, have no different state flag.) The national flag is to be used by all. 

    So, I used West Germany as an example of what a state flag is. I hope you now understand what a state flag is. 

    Also, I have a quick note. Did you notice how it says "Germany" somewhere on the page? Well, the main country of the post will now be labeled as the location of the blog from now on. 

    Alright guys, that's it. Bye!

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Historical Facts: The 1867 Compromise and the Austro-Hungarian Empire

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     Okay. I think I gave you the end before the beginning, because this is about the rise of Austria-Hungary. If you didn't read the last article , that's on the fall of Austria-Hungary. But, I didn't know I would post on this. So, let's go!     Let's look at Austria in 1867. The previous year, they lost a war to Prussia and Italy. After Prussia defeated Austria, the other German states dependent on Austria had an uncertain future. (This would be resolved after the Franco-Prussian War.) But Austria also had an uncertain future. After losing wars, you would generally have a bad economy. Austria was no exception. And Austria already had many ethnicities in their empire. As I said in the last article, Austria had many minorities. In fact, I'll list just some of the most significant minorities in the Austrian Empire: Czechs Slovaks Poles Ukrainians Romanians Hungarians Serbs Croats Slovenes Italians     If this doesn't sound too complicated to you, think ...
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The Ager Centralis Enotitae and Pecunia - Enotitan Finance Guide

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The first ever bill issued by the Ager Centralis. This bill is for one Pecunia.      Almost every country has a currency. You have the dollar, peso, euro, pound, and much more. However, we did not have a currency. This is bad, because the economy is very vital to every country. That's why we established the Ager Centralis Enotitae (Latin for Enotitan Central Bank). From now on, Enotitans can use the Pecunia, our new currency.      To start, open an account at any branch of the Ager Centralis. (Currently, there are only branches in Olsen, the main state.) Present the teller any valid Enotitan government ID. Following that, give the teller any bill from any currency. After around 10 minutes, it will be converted and transformed into a Pecunia for the initial deposit.      You can use the card in Enotitan shops. You can buy souvenirs, food, or even use it to receive salary. (Enotitan companies besides government agencies do not exist at the mome...
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Historical Facts: American and Japanese Rule in the Philippines

     This was based on Reader's Digest: The Story of the Filipino People - Parts 6 and 7 ( Under the Stars and Stripes  and The Japanese Occupation ) by Milagros C. Guerrero and Ricardo T. Jose.      Now that I think about it, I would call the Spanish occupation "the first storm," the American occupation "the second storm," and the Japanese occupation "the third storm." The "between the storm" parts would be 1898 - 1901 and 1935 - 1941.  Part 1 - The Second Storm (1901 - 1935)     After the Philippine-American War, the United States turned the Philippines into a colony. They gained it in the Treaty of Paris along with Puerto Rico, Cuba, and some other islands. The Americans needed to keep it away from Spain, France, and Germany.      Under Spanish rule, the Filipinos were taught Catholicism. But the Americans were mainly Methodist (a sect of Protestantism). American missionaries were sent to the Philippines, although most ...
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