North German Confederation

historical federal state in today's Northern Germany (1867–1871)

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The North German Confederation was a federal state formed in 1867 that united the northern German territories under Prussian leadership. It lasted until 1871, when it became the foundation for the creation of the unified German Empire.

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Instance of: federation
Continent: Europe
Capital: Berlin
Official language: German
Population: 32914800
Area: 405278
Head of government: Otto von Bismarck
Head of state: Wilhelm I
Form of government: federal republic
Legislature: Reichstag
Flag: flag of the German Empire

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language used: German
office held by head of state: Bundespräsidium
native label: Norddeutscher Bund
Commons category: North German Confederation
P8168: Schomberg
inception: 1867-07-01
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1870-12-31
topic's main category: Category:North German Confederation
replaced by: German Reich
replaces: German Confederation

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