Although we live in the 21st century, many countries are still ruled by kingdoms. However, as many of these kingdoms continue as tradition, their role in the administration of the country is limited. But in which countries do these kingdoms still exist? Let’s examine it together.
In today’s world, countries have different forms of government. Undoubtedly, the most striking of these forms of government are the kingdoms. Currently, 43 countries are governed by kingdoms. Only a few of these countries are governed by absolute monarchy. In countries other than these, the powers of the King or Queen over the whole country are limited.
The 20th century saw the collapse of many of its kingdoms and the spread of republican forms of government around the world. When the countries where the kingdoms continue, it is seen that they continue the kingdom as a tradition.
Countries where kingdoms still exist:
A kingdom of islands: Denmark
The Kingdom of Denmark consists of the Jutland peninsula, which runs northward from the center of the western European continent, and more than 400 islands to the east of the peninsula. Jutland, the total area of the kingdom more than two-thirds constitutes more. Although small in size and population, it occupies an important place in European history. The Kingdom consists of three countries: Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Although Greenland and the Faroe Islands are autonomous regions, in the fields of foreign policy and defense It belongs to Denmark. The current king is II., who has been on the throne since 1972. It’s Margrethe.
Most famous kingdom: England
The United Kingdom, which was one of the leading powers in the world at the beginning of the 20th century, weakened economically after the two world wars. Northern Ireland is the UK’s only land border is a piece of land. Its capital, London, is today one of the leading commercial, financial and cultural centers. As of today, approximately 67 million has population. II, who died at the age of 96 in the past days. After Elizabeth III to the throne. Charles has passed.
One of the lowest populated kingdoms: Norway
Norway, or officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a country whose territory includes the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, the Svalbard Arctic archipelago, and the subantarctic Bouvet Island.to the constitutional monarchy is a country that has Its total area is 385,252 square kilometers and has a population of about 5.3 million. In this respect, it is one of the least populated countries in Europe. On the throne, serving since 1991 Harald V is sitting.
Kingdom in the heart of Europe: Belgium
The Kingdom of Belgium is located in Europe and is governed by a constitutional monarchy. It is divided into three national communities and three federal districts. Belgium, named after a Celtic tribe from Belgae takes. The current king is Philippe, the eldest son of Albert II, who sat on the throne from 1993 to 2013. A highly developed to market economy Belgium has a population of approximately 11.5 million. It is also among the best in the world in terms of GDP per capita.
Kingdom founded by Napoleon: Netherlands
Until 1795, the Netherlands was a country made up of a federation of seven autonomous regions. During the French occupation, the Dutch Republic was transformed into a modern unitary state, the Batavian Republic. Later, when Napoleon’s brother Louis came to the throne krally became. It gained its independence in 1813. The Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of the countries of the Netherlands, Curaçao, St Maarten and Aruba. your kingdom of 98% part is administered by the Netherlands.
A kingdom with a very rich history: Spain
The executive branch of the country governed by a constitutional monarchy Council of Ministers forms. Spain is one of the countries with the deepest and richest historical roots in Europe. 17 in total in the country autonomous community exists. After Juan Carlos I abdicated in 2014, his son VI. Felipe took the throne. It has a population of approximately 47.5 million.
An ultra-rich kingdom: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, the world most famous one of their kingdoms. Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, who came to the throne in 2015, holds legislative, executive and judicial power. Members of the royal family are also placed in important positions such as defense and foreign affairs. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emerged as a result of the treaty signed by the kingdoms of Hejaz and Necid on September 23, 1932. Its population is estimated to be around 35 million, of which 33% are expatriates. The Kingdom’s GDP is approx. 8% of used for military expenditures.
Tourist paradise kingdom: Thailand
Thailand, the mainland of Southeast Asia in the center is a country. Due to its geographical structure, it has tropical regions in general. until the revolution in 1932. absolute monarchy was managed with. Since then, it has been governed by a constitutional monarchy. In the country with a population of 69 million, approximately 95% of the population is Buddhist.
Kingdom established after the war: Jordan
1999 In 1999, II. Abdullah became the Hashemite King of Jordan after the death of his father, King Hussein. Middle East most crowded Jordan, the 11th country, was established in 1949 after the Arab-Israeli war in 1948. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been. The king has quite broad powers over matters such as the legislative and executive.
A kingdom founded under the influence of the French: Morocco
After years of struggle to get rid of the occupation of France, in 1956 independence won. The country, which has a population of 37 million, has an area of 720,000 square kilometers. Morocco is quite geographically located. important is in one place. The Moroccan king is VI, who has been on the throne since 1999. is Mohammed.
A kingdom with interesting rules: Bhutan
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the current king of Bhutan, took the throne in 2006. Over the past few years, Bhutan has had an absolute monarchy with a popularly elected legislature. to constitutional monarchy passed. King Wangchuck’s wedding, which took place in 2011, has been the most watched media event ever in Bhutan. Kingdom
It includes many different races with a population of 770,000. until 1974 a country where foreigners cannot enter The only way to enter is by the King or Queen. specially was invited.