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New World Map Image, New Zealand

Hi, i think we need a new world map image since there are actually more than 10,000 people of German descent in New Zealand- the real figure according to the New Zealand government is some 200,000.

"Medieval history" section needs an edit

First paragraph, last two lines. "By the early 9th century AD, large parts of Europe were united under the rule of the Frankish leader Charlemagne, who expanded the Frankish empire in several directions including east of the Rhine, consolidating power over the Saxons and Frisians, and establishing the Carolingian Empire. Charlemagne was crowned emperor by Pope Leo I in 800."

Pope Leo I died in 461 CE, and did not crown Charlemagne. It should be Pope Leo III. HumanEater44 (talk) 14:24, 1 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done @HumanEater44: Thank you. Rsk6400 (talk) 07:38, 18 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

So odd most of this article is about country history - not what is normally covered GA =Canadians or even Americans...scope all backwards. Moxy🍁 08:53, 25 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I think I wrote most of that medieval section, but I agree. I worked on that because that is where I could help, and it needed help, but I think in the end the article lacks much of interest in other sections. I think the editing dynamic has been difficult and unwelcoming for most editors, because there have been so many efforts to make this article all about German speakers and/or ethnic Germans in the US. But I hope that problem might also reduce if the article gets expended with more appropriate material.--Andrew Lancaster (talk) 16:14, 25 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Phrasing

I do believe the first half of the sentence in the article should be rephrased. My previous edit was undone, but if I may I'd like to explain my edit and add it back since the current phrasing is too cluttered. Firekong1 (talk) 17:53, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Herodotus ...

He mentions "Germani" in his Histories (as well as Danes and Sagartians). This pre-dates Caesar's writings. 2603:6080:21F0:7B30:3CBA:F893:1523:AF91 (talk) 17:59, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Histories 1,125,4 mentions Γερμάνιοι (Germanioi) among Persian (sic) tribes. Doesn't seem relevant here. Rsk6400 (talk) 07:34, 18 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]