Young History Rece Garlenski

In the very heart of Central Africa is a nation of jungles, materials and a massive river. this nation has truly seen some of the worst moments in human history. This nation also had the largest open conflict since WW2. Today one of the worst humanitarian crisis lies within these borders all because of cobalt. This is The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Home to over one hundred million people is a massive peninsula that has connected thousands of people groups across history. From the legendary stories of Persia to the modern politics of this nation, there has not been a dull moment. Oh, this nation was also the home of the Ottoman empire. This nation has many names Anatolia, Asia Minor, and the one we know it as today, This is Turkey.

Innovation, Romanticism, and Mastery can all be used to describe this nation. here is one of the most important forefathers of Europe. This nation has led in every measurable stat across this continent. Horrendous acts of terror and disgust have been committed by this nation. Simultaneously, this nation had the greatest comeback into a main stage of Europe. This is Germany

Persia, the land of great empires and cross continental influence. However that is not the nation of today. In present, this nation is an islamic republic with a big reputation for the way it starts and ends regional conflicts. This nation is Shia in nature which means it has a lot of conflict with the Sunni muslim nations and pretty much the entire western world. Nonetheless, this nation is a bulwarks of culture that has withstood multiple millennia of change. This is Iran.

In the heart of Western Europe is a nation that can be called the yolk of modern Europe. This nation had the first major ruler of post-Roman Europe, Charlemagne. When thinking of the word culture, this nation comes to mind. Not only did this nation birth the Creole, Cajun, Acadian,  and Quebecian cultures of North America but also birthed the culture of modern Europe in many ways. This nation also set the revolutionary tone in Europe when it became the first one to overthrow an absolute monarchy in the late 1700s. Since then this nation has become famous for its resilience, resistance, culture, cuisine and tourism. This is France.

In a special set of isles just north of Europe is a united nation of 4 different states. This small group of islands has effected more nations than any other one in history. This nation is a bulwark of history, empire building, and global influence. From glorious triumphs to horrendous terrors this nation had led in both. This is the United Kingdom.