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Independence Germany, in 35 editions.
The entry for Germany published Independence in 35 editions of 36, from 1991 to 2025. The text changed in 12 editions. Each is shown as published. Independence in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 12
- the first edition with it
- 1991
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Independence” (1991 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October 1990;
- all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II; Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones; German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone; unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October 1990; all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
The same text in 1992 and 1993.
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October 1990;
- all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided into four zones of
occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and
included the former UK, US, and French zones; German Democratic Republic
(GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR
zone; unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October
1990; all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October 1990;
- all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided into four zones of
of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following
World War II;
proclaimed 23 May 1949 and
zones; German Democratic Republic
October 1949 and included the former USSR
Germany and East Germany took place 3 October
rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October 1990;
- all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided
into four zones
1945 followingGermany)
Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French
French zones; German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany)
proclaimed 7
unification of West
1990; all four power
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October 1990;
- all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided
into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in
1945 following World War II; Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West
West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and
and French zones; German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany)
proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October
1990; all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October 1990;
- all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided
into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in
1945 following World War II; Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or
Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US,
French zones; German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany)
proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October
1990; all four power rights formally relinquished 15 March 1991
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October 1990;
- all four powers formally relinquished rights 15 March 1991
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided
divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later,
France) in
(FRG or West
UK, US, andGermany)
Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
zone; unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October
October 1990; all four power rights powers formally relinquished rights 15 March
1991
The same text in 9 editions, 2000 to 2008.
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- unification of West Germany and East Germany took place 3 October 1990;
- all four powers formally relinquished rights 15 March 1991
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- West Germany and East Germany unified 3 October 1990;
- all four powers formally relinquished rights 15 March 1991
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II; Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones; German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone; unification of West Germany and East Germany took place unified 3 October 1990; all four powers formally relinquished rights 15 March 1991
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- West Germany and East Germany unified 3 October 1990;
- all four powers formally relinquished rights 15 March 1991;
- notable earlier dates: 10 August 843 (Eastern Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire);
- 2 February 962 (crowning of OTTO I, recognized as the first Holy Roman Emperor)
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and later, France) in 1945 following World War II; Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones; German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone; West Germany and East Germany unified 3 October 1990; all four powers formally relinquished rights 15 March 1991 1991; notable earlier dates: 10 August 843 (Eastern Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire); 2 February 962 (crowning of OTTO I, recognized as the first Holy Roman Emperor)
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
- 18 January 1871 (German Empire unification);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed on 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed on 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- West Germany and East Germany unified on 3 October 1990;
- all four powers formally relinquished rights on 15 March 1991;
- notable earlier dates: 10 August 843 (Eastern Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire);
- 2 February 962 (crowning of OTTO I, recognized as the first Holy Roman Emperor)
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and France) in 1945 following World War II; Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed on 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones; German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed on 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone; West Germany and East Germany unified on 3 October 1990; all four powers formally relinquished rights on 15 March 1991; notable earlier dates: 10 August 843 (Eastern Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire); 2 February 962 (crowning of OTTO I, recognized as the first Holy Roman Emperor)
The same text in 12 editions, 2013 to 2024.
- 18 January 1871 (establishment of the German Empire);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and France) in 1945 following World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed on 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed on 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- West Germany and East Germany unified on 3 October 1990;
- all four powers formally relinquished rights on 15 March 1991;
- notable earlier dates: 10 August 843 (Eastern Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire);
- 2 February 962 (crowning of OTTO I, recognized as the first Holy Roman Emperor)
18 January 1871 (German Empire unification); (establishment of the German Empire); divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and France) in 1945 following World War II; Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed on 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones; German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed on 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone; West Germany and East Germany unified on 3 October 1990; all four powers formally relinquished rights on 15 March 1991; notable earlier dates: 10 August 843 (Eastern Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire); 2 February 962 (crowning of OTTO I, recognized as the first Holy Roman Emperor)
- 18 January 1871 (establishment of the German Empire);
- divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and France) in 1945 after World War II;
- Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed on 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones;
- German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed on 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone;
- West Germany and East Germany unified on 3 October 1990, with all four powers formally relinquishing rights on 15 March 1991;
- notable earlier dates: 10 August 843 (Eastern Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire);
- 2 February 962 (crowning of OTTO I, recognized as the first Holy Roman Emperor)
18 January 1871 (establishment of the German Empire); divided into four zones of occupation (UK, US, USSR, and France) in 1945 following after World War II; Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or West Germany) proclaimed on 23 May 1949 and included the former UK, US, and French zones; German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) proclaimed on 7 October 1949 and included the former USSR zone; West Germany and East Germany unified on 3 October 1990; 1990, with all four powers formally relinquished relinquishing rights on 15 March 1991; notable earlier dates: 10 August 843 (Eastern Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire); 2 February 962 (crowning of OTTO I, recognized as the first Holy Roman Emperor)
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Germany: Independence.” The World Factbook, 1991–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/germany/independence.