Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport facts for kids
Welcome to Wikipedia! It's a huge online encyclopedia that anyone can help build and improve. Think of it like a giant library of information, but it's all digital and free for everyone to use.
There are currently over 0 people who actively help write and edit articles here. And guess what? There are more than 6,878 articles in English alone! That's a lot of knowledge!
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Did you know ...
From a collection of Wikipedia's articles:
- ... that Elizabeth II (pictured) is the longest-reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom?
- ... that former United States senator and Law & Order actor Fred Thompson discovered the Watergate tapes that led to Richard Nixon's resignation?
- ... that the word Oxbridge is used to describe the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England?
- ...that Antonio Vivaldi was known as "The Red Priest" because of the color of his hair?
- ... that United States senator Rand Paul once talked on the senate floor for twelve hours and fifty-two minutes?
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- Joseph Aoun (pictured) is elected president of Lebanon after a two-year vacancy.
- An attack on the presidential palace in N'Djamena, Chad, results in 20 deaths.
- A series of wildfires in Southern California, United States, leaves at least 16 people dead and forces the evacuation of nearly 180,000 others.
- A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tingri County in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, leaving at least 126 people dead.
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Other areas of Wikipedia
- Community portal – The central hub for editors, with resources, links, tasks, and announcements.
- Village pump – Forum for discussions about Wikipedia itself, including policies and technical issues.
- Site news – Sources of news about Wikipedia and the broader Wikimedia movement.
- Teahouse – Ask basic questions about using or editing Wikipedia.
- Help desk – Ask questions about using or editing Wikipedia.
- Reference desk – Ask research questions about encyclopedic topics.
- Content portals – A unique way to navigate the encyclopedia.
Wikipedia's sister projects
Wikipedia languages
Exploring Wikipedia's Main Page
The Main Page is like the front door to Wikipedia. It shows you some of the most interesting and important things happening right now. Let's look at what you can find here.
Today's Featured Article
Every day, Wikipedia highlights one of its very best articles. These are called "featured articles." They are super well-written, checked for facts, and have lots of good information. It's a great way to learn something new and exciting every day!
Did You Know...
This section shares cool and surprising facts from new articles that have just been added to Wikipedia. You might find out something amazing you never knew before! It's a fun way to discover new topics.
In the News
Want to know what's happening around the world? The "In the news" section gives you quick updates on important current events. It helps you stay informed about what's going on.
On This Day
This part of the Main Page tells you about historical events that happened on this exact date in past years. You can learn about famous birthdays, important discoveries, or big moments in history.
Today's Featured List
Just like featured articles, Wikipedia also has "featured lists." These are very well-organized lists of information, like a list of all the planets or famous scientists. They are helpful for quickly finding facts.
Today's Featured Picture
Every day, a beautiful and interesting picture is chosen to be the "featured picture." These images are often stunning and teach you something new about the world, from nature to history.
Other Parts of Wikipedia
Wikipedia is more than just articles! This section links to other helpful parts of the website. You can find places to ask questions, get help, or even learn how to become an editor yourself.
Wikipedia's Sister Projects
Did you know Wikipedia is part of a bigger family? There are other projects that work with Wikipedia, like:
- Wiktionary: A dictionary that explains words.
- Wikibooks: A collection of free textbooks and manuals.
- Wikiquote: A place for famous quotes.
- Wikisource: A library of original documents.
- Wikispecies: A directory of all living species.
- Wikinews: A free news source.
- Wikimedia Commons: A huge collection of free-to-use images, sounds, and videos.
- Wikiversity: A place for learning materials and research.
- Wikivoyage: A free travel guide.
- MediaWiki: The software that Wikipedia runs on.
- Meta-Wiki: Where all the Wikimedia projects are coordinated.
These projects are all about sharing knowledge freely with everyone!
Wikipedia Languages
Wikipedia is available in many different languages, not just English! You can find articles in hundreds of languages from all over the world. This helps people everywhere access information in their own language.
See also
In Spanish: Ministerio Federal de Digital y Transporte (Alemania) para niños
