Reich (disambiguation) facts for kids

The word Reich (pronounced "rike") comes from the German language. It can mean "realm," "empire," or "kingdom." When you see "reich" written with a small "r," like reich, it's a German word meaning "rich" or "wealthy."

Places Called Reich

The word "Reich" has been used to describe different places and periods in German history.

Reich, Germany

• Reich, Germany is a small town in Germany, located in a state called Rhineland-Palatinate.

Historical German Empires

The word "Reich" is often used when talking about different periods of German history, especially large empires.

The First Reich: Holy Roman Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire was a very large and powerful empire in Central Europe that lasted for many centuries, from about 911 to 1806. It was sometimes called the "Old Empire" or the "First Reich." It was a collection of many smaller states and kingdoms.

The German Reich: 1871 to 1945

• The "German Reich" was the official name for Germany from 1871 to 1945. This period includes a few different governments:

The Second Reich: German Empire (1871–1918)

• The German Empire (1871–1918) is often called the "Second Reich." During this time, Germany was led by an emperor.
  • The German colonial empire refers to the lands around the world that Germany controlled as colonies during this period.

The Weimar Republic (1919–1933)

• After the German Empire, Germany became a republic, a country governed by elected officials. This period was called the Weimar Republic (1919–1933). Even though it was a republic, it still officially used the name "Deutsches Reich."

The Third Reich: Nazi Germany (1933–1945)

• The Third Reich (1933–1945) is the name given to Nazi Germany. This was a very dark period in history when Germany was ruled by a dictatorship.

Other Uses of Reich

• Reich (video game) was a video game that was planned but never released.
• Reich (surname) is a common family name.
• Das Reich (newspaper) was a newspaper published during the time of Nazi Germany.
• The "Fourth Reich" is a term sometimes used by certain groups to talk about a possible return or new version of the Third Reich. This idea is not supported by most people.
• Many other German words start with "Reich." You can learn more about them in the general article about Reich or in the Glossary of Nazi Germany.

See also

• In Spanish: Reich para niños

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• Deutsch (disambiguation)
• Raich (disambiguation)
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