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Kingdom of Romania

Once upon a time, a long, long time ago in a place called Europe, there was a Kingdom named Romania. A kingdom is like a big family, but instead of your mom and dad being in charge, there's a king or queen who makes all the important decisions.

The Kingdom of Romania was ruled by a king named Carol I who became king in 1866. Carol I was very important to the people of Romania because he helped make the country better. He worked hard to make the government better and he also brought in a lot of modern ideas for farming and industry which helped to make many people's lives better.

Romania was a beautiful country with big mountains and forests, and the people who lived there were called Romanians. They had a special language, culture, and traditions that were unique to Romania.

The Kingdom of Romania lasted for many years until the second World War when things got very difficult. During the war, many countries fought against each other, including Romania. Eventually, Romania lost the war and was forced to join a different country for a while.

But don't worry, the people of Romania never gave up, and after the war ended they became their own country again. They continued to work hard to make Romania a better place for everyone.

In 1947, the king of Romania was forced to step down, and the country became a republic instead of a kingdom. That means instead of a king or queen, the people of Romania got to choose their own leaders.

Today, Romania is still a beautiful country with wonderful people, and they continue to work hard to make their country a better place to live.