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WikiProject Germany
This is WikiProject Germany, a collaboration area for Wikipedians interested in improving coverage of Germany. New participants are welcome; please feel free to participate!
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Willkommen to WikiProject Germany! We are a group of editors dedicated to the expansion and refinement of Wikipedia’s coverage of the German republic, people, monuments and culture. If you wish to join us, simply sign your name on our roster.
Should you have any questions about our project, just drop us a line on our discussion page. If you’re lucky, you might even find some fellow project members in the Wikipedia IRC chat (#wikipedia-en). If you speak German, you may want to also try the German Wikipedia chatroom (#wikipedia-de).
This project covers the creation and editing of articles related to the nation of Germany, its cities, counties, geography, transportation, culture, history and so on. It aims to expand Wikipedia's resources on Germany in a fair and accurate manner.
As of 13 May 2024, there are 150,579 articles and other project resources within the scope of WikiProject Germany. For a more detailed overview see Germany article statistics.
A monthly top 1000 list of Germany-related popular articles is available at Wikipedia:WikiProject Germany/Popular pages.
- Kill all backlogs.
- Get this project organized.
- To serve as a central point of discussion for collaboration related to Germany. Foster increased cooperation between editors in order to meet the other goals.
- To create the foremost reliable and accurate free-content encyclopedia of Germany in the English language.
- Build all Top Importance Germany Articles to Good Article status at a minimum. Current progress: 11 out of 136 meet this criteria.[a]
- Reference and navigation - the "keys to the country" (and of key importance)
- Cities (talk) – Cities, towns, villages and districts
- People (talk) – includes residents of the current nation of Germany, all its predecessors, and all those people who have resided in any of Germany's predecessor states who have shaped Germany
- Photo requests (talk) – adding and requesting images of Germany.
Related groups
- WikiProject Intertranswiki/German
- German-speaking Wikipedians' notice board - also for Austrian, Swiss and other German language issues
- German football task force
- WikiProject Bavaria
- WikiProject Lower Saxony
- WikiProject Frankfurt
- WikiProject Friesland
- Holy Roman Empire task force of the WikiProject Former countries
- WikiProject Munich
- WikiProject German districts (inactive)
- WikiProject Germanic Mysticism (defunct)
- WikiProject Hanseatic League (defunct)
- WikiProject Prussia (inactive)
- WikiProject Prussian Standesamter (inactive)
- WikiProject Silesia (inactive)
Task forces
- Hamburg task force (talk) – for any article related to Hamburg
- Mainz task force (talk) – for articles related to Mainz
- Transportation (talk) – Roads, trails and rails in and around Germany.
- German cinema task force of WikiProject Films
- German military history task force of the Military history WikiProject
- GDR task force – for articles relating to the history and culture of the German Democratic Republic
- German football task force for articles related to association football in Germany within Wikipedia:WikiProject Football
- Nazi affiliation Task Force for removing whitewashed/undue articles about Nazi involvement
Article alerts
Today's featured articles
- 27 May 2024 – SMS Lothringen (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb
Did you know
- 11 May 2024 – Kefah Ali Deeb (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Munfarid1 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 May 2024 – Julius Welschof (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by BeanieFan11 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 May 2024 – Peter Demetz (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 06 May 2024 – Daniela Kerck (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Apr 2024 – Samuel Kummer (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Apr 2024 – German atrocities committed against Soviet prisoners of war (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Buidhe (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 13 May 2024 – General (film) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Okmrman (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 13 May 2024 – Jamath Shoffner (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Joeykai (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 12 May 2024 – Donaudampfschiffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Generalissima (t · c); see discussion (8 participants)
- 12 May 2024 – Bogey Awards (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Sgubaldo (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 11 May 2024 – Gladerberg (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by BlueSharkLagoon (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 11 May 2024 – Magdalena Hinterdobler (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion (11 participants)
- 10 May 2024 – Brewing alcohol in Colditz (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Asparagusus (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 08 May 2024 – Tomlab (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Graywalls (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 08 May 2024 – Russian interference in European politics (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Duke of New Gwynedd (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 07 May 2024 – 1. VfL Potsdam (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
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Proposed deletions
- 08 May 2024 – Liebeswalzer (album) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by I dream of horses (t · c) was deproded by Ingratis (t · c) on 09 May 2024
- 06 May 2024 – Nicole Nönnig (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bgsu98 (t · c) was deproded by JTtheOG (t · c) on 10 May 2024
- 06 May 2024 – Jill Vernekohl (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bgsu98 (t · c) was deproded by JTtheOG (t · c) on 10 May 2024
- 04 May 2024 – Ultrahigh (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by InDimensional (t · c) was redirected to Cem Oral (talk · edit · hist)
- 01 May 2024 – Rina Thieleke (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bgsu98 (t · c) was deleted
- 01 May 2024 – Weirathmüller (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by AllTheUsernamesAreInUse (t · c) was deleted
- 30 Apr 2024 – André Kaden (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bgsu98 (t · c) was deleted
- 30 Apr 2024 – David Jäschke (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bgsu98 (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 03 May 2024 – Category:Film controversies in Germany (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by HouseBlaster (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Apr 2024 – Category:German speculative fiction translators (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Apr 2024 – Category:Natural history of Germany (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Marcocapelle (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Apr 2024 – Category:Nazi Germany ministers (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Buidhe (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Mar 2024 – Category:Roman villas in Germany (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 30 Mar 2024 – Colonia Ulpia Traiana (talk · edit · hist) →Xanten was RfDed by Significa liberdade (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 20 Mar 2024 – Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Llewee (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 13 May 2024 – Philipp Grubauer (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by XR228 (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Apr 2024 – Carl Friedrich Gauss (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Dioskorides (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Apr 2024 – Wo gehest du hin? BWV 166 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gerda Arendt (t · c); start discussion
- 19 Apr 2024 – Blohm & Voss BV 40 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (t · c); start discussion
- 18 Apr 2024 – Bonn–Oberkassel dog (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Generalissima (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Mar 2024 – Rotter kidnapping (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by TheBritinator (t · c); start discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Cecelia Hall (mezzo-soprano) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gerda Arendt (t · c); start discussion
- 19 Mar 2024 – 1764 Woldegk tornado (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by WeatherWriter (t · c); start discussion
- 12 Nov 2023 – Assault of Ermyas Mulugeta (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mujinga (t · c); start discussion
Featured article reviews
- 15 Jan 2024 – Emmy Noether (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 20 Apr 2024 – Giant Schnauzer (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 21 Apr 2024 – Free Democratic Party (Germany) (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Scia Della Cometa (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 19 Apr 2024 – Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by FortunateSons (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 11 May 2024 – Technical University of Berlin (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Technische Universität Berlin by SFBB (t · c); see discussion
- 05 May 2024 – Hedwig of Holstein (talk · edit · hist) move request to Helvig of Holstein by Jähmefyysikko (t · c) was moved to Helvig of Holstein (talk · edit · hist) by Maliner (t · c) on 12 May 2024; see discussion
- 01 May 2024 – Friedrich Krupp AG (talk · edit · hist) move request to Krupp by Bearcat (t · c) was moved to Krupp (talk · edit · hist) by Robertsky (t · c) on 08 May 2024; see discussion
- 22 Apr 2024 – Prince Ernst August of Hanover (born 1983) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Ernst August von Hannover (born 1983) by D1551D3N7 (t · c) was moved to Ernst August von Hannover (born 1983) (talk · edit · hist) by BilledMammal (t · c) on 13 May 2024; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 06 Mar 2024 – Messel pit (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Messel Formation by Geekgecko (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Feb 2024 – Capital of Germany (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to History of Berlin by Cleter (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Feb 2024 – Administration of West Prussia before 1919 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to West Prussia by Wil540 art (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Jan 2024 – June 1198 imperial election (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor by Kazamzam (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Jan 2024 – March 1198 imperial election (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Philip of Swabia by Kazamzam (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Dec 2023 – Resignation and post-war life of Erich Raeder (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Erich Raeder by Billsmith60 (t · c); see discussion
Articles to be split
- 13 Apr 2024 – Volkswagen Type 2 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 93.150.208.84 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Nov 2023 – Greater Poland (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Sep 2023 – Treblinka extermination camp (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Jan 2023 – Munich Security Conference (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ThomaSheldon (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jan 2023 – Prince-Bishopric of Lübeck (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Srnec (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Dec 2022 – Wankel engine (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Thumperward (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Oct 2022 – Freikorps (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AnomieBOT (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Jan 2022 – Mittelstand (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kaihsu (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Jul 2021 – Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Mackensen (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Mar 2020 – New Town Hall (Munich) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Some Gadget Geek (t · c); see discussion
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Articles for creation
- 13 May 2024 – Draft:Gaetan Roy (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Curry28 (t · c)
- 05 May 2024 – Draft:List of tallest buildings by German federal state (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by TimothyBlue (t · c)
- 05 May 2024 – Draft:Kerstin Preiwuß (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Takeru Watanabe (t · c)
- 03 May 2024 – Draft:Fridericus-Rex-Grenadiermarsch (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by ChauConlangs (t · c)
- 30 Apr 2024 – Draft:Arrest of Helmut Hofer (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Claggy (t · c)
- 30 Apr 2024 – Draft:Arrest of Helmut Szimkus (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Claggy (t · c)
- 26 Apr 2024 – Draft:Michael Sauter (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Formula Downforce (t · c)
- 26 Apr 2024 – Draft:Valentin Kluss (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Formula Downforce (t · c)
- 22 Apr 2024 – Draft:Idealspaten (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Wellenform (t · c)
- 18 Apr 2024 – Draft:Church of St. Luzia (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Lulaci (t · c)
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Related Portals
The main portal for this project is Portal:Germany. Other Germany-related portals are being deleted or moved to project space so they can continue to be useful for topic development:
Federal states
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Baden-Württemberg
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Bavaria
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Berlin
- Portal:Brandenburg
- Portal:Hamburg
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Hesse
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Lower Saxony
- Portal:North Rhine-Westphalia
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Rhineland-Palatinate
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Saarland
- Portal:Saxony
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Saxony-Anhalt
- Portal:Schleswig-Holstein
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Thuringia
Regions and history
For more Germany-related portals (history, regions, etc.) see Category:Germany portal and "Portal" lists in Germany article statistics in the sidebar.
Every member should feel free to inform the managers of these portals if they have worked on an article which they believe would be of interest to the above portals.
Barnstars
Our project, like the other national WikiProjects, possesses a barnstar that may be awarded to outstanding contributors to the project or members particularly deserving of recognition for some effort made for the cause of the project.
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Infoboxes
Stubs
For information on which stubs to use on Germany-related articles, see the list of stubs at Wikipedia:WikiProject Germany/Stub templates
Subpages
- list of all subpages of this page
Templates
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{{WikiProject Germany}} |
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{{User WikiProject Germany}} |
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{{User WP Germany}} |
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{{Infobox German location}} |
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Template allowing town info to be copied directly from de.wiki. | ||||||||||
{{IPA}} | German pronunciation: [...] | Template for indicating German pronunciation. See Help:IPA/Standard German for transcription used. | ||||||||||
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Template to use when an article is a translation of an article on the German Wikipedia - to be placed on talk pages | ||||||||||
{{subst:WelcomeGER}}~~~~ | == Welcome to WikiProject Germany ==
Welcome, WikiProject Germany, to the WikiProject Germany! Please direct any questions about the project to its talk page. If you create new articles on Germany-related topics, please list them at our announcement page and tag their talk page with our project template {{WikiProject Germany}}. A few features that you might find helpful:
A list of articles needing cleanup associated with this project is available. See also the tool's wiki page and the index of WikiProjects. Here are some tasks you can do. Please remove completed tasks from the list.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me or any of the more experienced members of the project, and we'll be very happy to help you. Again, welcome, and thank you for joining this project! |
Welcome message for new project members | ||||||||||
{{User German Road Guru}} |
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This Template can be for anyone who has driven on German roads and wants to claim themselves as "German Road Warriors" |
Conventions
Websites
- CIA World Factbook on Germany
- Germany Tourism
- Information from the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.
- Germany GenWeb Project - for details on some lesser historical figures
- "Deutschland-Portal"
For articles to be translated, see Category:Articles needing translation from German Wikipedia
Notes
- ^ Featured and Good Articles are added to form this number.
A list of articles needing cleanup associated with this project is available. See also the tool's wiki page and the index of WikiProjects.