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{{Infobox country
{{Infobox country
|conventional_long_name      = Republic of Burgundy
|conventional_long_name      = Republic of Burgundy
|native_name                = <small>Republica de Borgonha</small>
|native_name                = <small>Republica de Borgonha</small> </br> <small>Rèpublica Borgogna</small>
|common_name                = Burgundy
|common_name                = Burgundy
|image_flag                  = File:Flag of Burgundy.png
|image_flag                  = File:Flag of Burgundy.png
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|alt_coat                    =  
|symbol_type                = Coat of arms
|symbol_type                = Coat of arms
|national_motto              = "Ab ira leonis"</br><small>''"From the angry lion"''</small>
|national_motto              = "Leo Dei"</br><small>''"The lion of God"''</small>
|national_anthem            = "---"
|national_anthem            = "leon de Dieu" </br> God's Lion
|royal_anthem                =
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|map_caption2                =  
|map_caption2                =  
|capital                    = Arles
|capital                    = Arles
|largest_city                = Lyon
|largest_city                = Lion
|official_languages          = {{wp|Occitan language|Occitan}} </br> {{wp|Arpitan|Arpitan}}
|official_languages          = {{wp|Occitan language|Occitan}} </br> {{wp|Arpitan|Arpitan}}
|national_languages          = {{wp|Occitan language|Occitan}} </br> {{wp|Arpitan|Arpitan}} </br> {{wp|Catalan language|Catalan}} </br> {{wp|Italian language|Italian}} </br> {{wp|French language|French}} </br> {{wp|German language|German}}
|national_languages          = {{wp|Occitan language|Occitan}} </br> {{wp|Arpitan|Arpitan}} </br> {{wp|Italian language|Italian}} </br> {{wp|German language|German}}
|regional_languages          =
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|established_event4          = Synod of Mantaille
|established_event4          = Synod of Mantaille
|established_date4          = 15 October 879
|established_date4          = 15 October 879
|established_event5          = Synod of Arles
|established_event5          = Unification of Burgundy
|established_date5          = --
|established_date5          = 15 July 903
|established_event6          =  
|established_event6          = Restoration of the Kingdom of Burgundy
|established_date6          =  
|established_date6          = 30 May 1814
|established_event7          =  
|established_event7          = Formation of the Republic of Burgundy
|established_date7          =  
|established_date7          = 20 November 1815
|area_rank                  =  
|area_rank                  =  
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|population_estimate        = 26,693,542
|population_estimate        = 26,693,542
|population_estimate_rank    =  
|population_estimate_rank    =  
|population_estimate_year    = 2019
|population_estimate_year    = 2018
|population_census          =  
|population_census          =  
|population_census_year      =  
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|HDI_year                    = 2020
|HDI_year                    = 2020
|HDI_change                  = increase
|HDI_change                  = increase
|currency                    =  
|currency                    = Denèra
|currency_code              =  
|currency_code              = Ð
|time_zone                  = {{wp|UTC|UTC}} ({{wp|western european time|WET}}) {{wp|UTC|UTC+1}} ({{wp|western european summer time|WEST}})
|time_zone                  = {{wp|UTC|UTC}} ({{wp|western european time|WET}}) {{wp|UTC|UTC+1}} ({{wp|western european summer time|WEST}})
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Burgundy (Occitan: Borgonha) (Arpitan: Borgogne), officially the Republic of Burgundy (Occitan: Republica de Borgonha) is an {{wp|Alps|Alpine}} {{wp|Europe|European}} {{wp|country|country}} situated in {{wp|Western Europe|Western Europe}}. The country stretches from its southern {{wp|Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean coast}} along the {{wp|river|river}} {{wp|Rhône|Ròse}}, to its northern regions of Romandie and Upper Burgundy. Burgundy is bordered by {{wp|Italy|Italy}} and {{wp|Monaco|Monaco}} to the south east, and {{wp|France|France}} which stretches across the whole western border. The country is geographically divided into two major parts, the fertile plains around the rivers {{wp|Rhône|Ròse}} and {{wp|Saône|Sòna}} to the west and the {{wp|Alps|Alps}} to the east. Despite the Alps making up a considerable amount of Burgundy's territory, the majority of the {{wp|population|population}} is concentrated around the two rivers where most of the largest cities and economic centres lay. Such as Lyon, Geneva, Chalon de Sòna and Arles. Traditionally, Burgundy can also be divided based on cultural lines with the north, known as Upper Burgundy, being viewed as the traditionally {{wp|Arpitan|Arpitan}} region. While the south, or Lower Burgundy, being viewed as the traditionally {{wp|Occitan people|Occitan/Provençal}} region of Burgundy. The whole population of Burgundy is approximately 26,693,542 inhabitants, with the largest city being Lyon with 516,092 inhabitants despite Arles being the national capital. Only having 267,482 inhabitants. Lyon also is the largest {{wp|Metropolitan area|metropolitan area}} in Burgundy, making up with the surrounding areas 2,323,221 inhabitants.
Burgundy ({{wp|Occitan|Occitan}}: Borgonha) ({{wp|Arpitan|Arpitan}}: Borgogne), officially the Republic of Burgundy or Burgundian Republic ({{wp|Occitan|Occitan}}: Republica de Borgonha) ({{wp|Arpitan|Arpitan}}: Rèpublica Borgogna) is an {{wp|Alps|Alpine}} {{wp|Europe|European}} {{wp|country|country}} situated in {{wp|Western Europe|Western Europe}}. The country stretches from its southern {{wp|Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean coast}} along the {{wp|river|river}} {{wp|Rhône|Ròse}}, to its northern regions of Romandy and Upper Burgundy. Burgundy is bordered by {{wp|Italy|Italy}} and {{wp|Monaco|Monaco}} to the south east, and {{wp|France|France}} which stretches across the whole western border. The country is geographically divided into two major parts, the fertile lands around the rivers {{wp|Rhône|Ròse}} and {{wp|Saône|Sòna}} to the west and the {{wp|Alps|Alps}} to the east. As the Alps make up a considerable amount of Burgundy's territory, the majority of the {{wp|population|population}} is concentrated around the two rivers where most of the largest cities and economic centres lay. Such as Lion, Genèva, Chalon de Sòna and Arles. Traditionally, Burgundy can also be divided based on cultural lines with the north, known historically as Upper Burgundy, being viewed as the traditionally {{wp|Arpitan|Arpitan}} region. While the south, or Lower Burgundy, being viewed as the traditionally {{wp|Occitan people|Occitan}} region of Burgundy. The whole population of Burgundy is approximately 26,693,542 inhabitants, with the largest city being Lion with 516,092 inhabitants despite Arles being the national capital. Only having 267,482 inhabitants. Lion also is the largest {{wp|Metropolitan area|metropolitan area}} in Burgundy, making up with the surrounding areas 2,323,221 inhabitants.


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==History==
==History==


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===Prehistory===
 
===Antiquity===
 
===Roman period===
 
====Burgundian invasion====
 
===Frankish Burgundy===
 
===Bosonid Burgundy===
 
====Crusades====
 
===Grimaldian Burgundy===
 
===Early modern period===
 
===Napoleonic Period===
 
===La Bona Epòca Burgundy===
 
===World Wars===
 
===Contemporary Burgundy===


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{Largest cities
| country      = Burgundy
| stat_ref    = 2018 census
| div_name    = Region
| city_1 = Marselha | div_1 = Provença | pop_1 = 868,277
| img_1 = Marseille - Vieux-Port2.jpg
| city_2 = Lyon | div_2 = Lyonèra | pop_2 = 518,635
| img_2 = Lyon vu depuis la Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvières.jpg
| city_3 = Niça | div_3 = Provença | pop_3 = 341,032
| img_3 = Lympia Port Nice Alpes Maritimes France.jpg
| city_4 = Montpelhièr | div_4 = Lengadòc | pop_4 = 290,053
| img_4 = Montpellier (138427904).jpg
| city_5 = Arles | div_5 = Provença | pop_5 = 253,483
| city_6 = Genèva | div_6 = Savòia | pop_6 = 201,818
| city_7 = Tolon | div_7 = Provença | pop_7 = 176,198
| city_8 = Sant Estève | div_8 = Lyonèra | pop_8 = 173,089
| city_9 = Grenòble | div_9 = Daufinat | pop_9 = 157,650
| city_10 = Divèna | div_10 = Franca Comtat | pop_10 = 156,854
| city_11 = Nimes | div_11 = Lengadòc | pop_11 = 151,233
| city_12 = Ais de Provença | div_12 = Provença | pop_12 = 143,097
| city_13 = Lausana | div_13 = Romandí | pop_13 = 139,111
| city_14 = Bèrna | div_14 = Romandí | pop_14 = 133,791
| city_15 = Anecí | div_15 = Savòia | pop_15 = 128,199
| city_16 = Besançon | div_16 = Franca Comtat | pop_16 = 116,775
| city_17 = Avinhon | div_17 = Provença | pop_17 = 91,729
| city_18 = Lucèrna | div_18 = Romandí | pop_18 = 81,691
| city_19 = Canas | div_19 = Provença | pop_19 = 73,965
| city_20 = Valença | div_20 = Daufinat | pop_20 = 64,726
}}
===Religion===
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| caption1 = {{wp|Aix Cathedral|Catedrala de Sant Salvador d'Ais de Provença}} is one of the most important religious sites in Burgundy and where the monarchs of Burgundy were crowned.
| image2 = Abbaye de Cluny 2012 09.jpg
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| caption2 = {{wp|Cluny Abbey|Abbé de Clunhic}}, or Cluny Abbey in English is an important {{wp|Benedictines|Benedictine}} {{wp|monastery|monastery}} located in {{wp|Cluny|Cluny}} which has operated for more than a millennium and continues to operate today.
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[[File:Russian Orthodox Cathedral Nice France.jpg|200px|thumb|left|{{wp|Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Nice|Catedrala Ortodòxas de Sant Nicolau de Niça}} is one of Burgundy's many Orthodox churches built during the 19th and 20th centuries, it's the largest Orthodox church in all of Western Europe.]]
Burgundy has no official {{wp|state religion|state religion}} and has {{wp|religious freedom|religious freedom}} as a right within its constitution, acting as a {{wp|secular state|secular state}}. However, despite having no official religion, {{wp|Christianity|Christianity}}, specifically {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholicism}} is considered a major part of the Burgundian identity by many Burgundians. With 67.3% of the population identifying themselves as Roman Catholic according to the 2018 census. Christian and {{wp|Judaism|Jewish}} religious institutions also enjoy special privileges including state funding and exemption from taxation. Roman Catholicism in Burgundy has been the country's predominant religion for more than a millennium, and continues to play an active part in many Burgundian lives and national celebrations. 
Along side Roman Catholicism, Burgundy has a significant {{wp|Eastern Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodox Christian}} minority at around 11.7% according to the 2018 census. The largest Orthodox Christian community of any Western European nation. The growth of Orthodox Christianity in Burgundy originated from the country's Russian and other Eastern European communities that migrated to Burgundy during the 19th and 20th centuries. Since then the sect gained more followers even outside the migrant communities. Many Orthodox churches were built across Burgundy during the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and in 1912 the Església Ortodòxas de Borgonha (Orthodox Church of Burgundy) was established, gaining recognition and praise by other Eastern Orthodox Church authorities and the {{wp|Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople|Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople}} in 1927 for helping to spread the sect in the country and Western Europe. During communist rule in many Eastern European countries, Burgundy also became a safe sanctuary for many Orthodox Christians escaping {{wp|persecution|persecution}}. Other Christian minorities include Burgundian {{wp|Protestant christianity|protestants}} such as the {{wp|Pentecostalism|pentecostals}}, {{wp|Evangelicalism|Evangelicals}} and {{wp|Lutheranism|Lutherans}} at 4.4% of the population according to the 2018 census. Historically, Burgundian protestants were target of {{wp|persecution|persecution}} and sometimes {{wp|exile|banishment}} from Burgundian lands for {{wp|Heresy|heresy}}. Groups such as {{wp|Jehovah's Witnesses|Jehovah's Witnesses}} and {{wp|Scientology|Scientology}} are not recognised as Christian sects nor as religious groups and therefore do not receive any special privileges and are subject to taxation. collectively, they make up 0.4% of the Burgundian population.
Burgundian {{wp|Jews|Jews}} make up 1.6% of the population according to the 2018 census and Judaism is considered as Burgundy's longest-established faith, dating back to the times of the {{wp|Roman Empire|Roman Empire}} before the arrival of Christianity in Provence. Jews in Burgundy have a long history in the country, leaving influence on Burgundian culture, with the Kingdom of Burgundy being historically accepting of Jews and took in many expelled Jews from the {{wp|Holy Roman Empire|Holy Roman Empire}} and France. However, during the {{wp|The Second World War|Second world war}} many Jews were forcibly taken away to {{wp|holocaust|holocaust camps}}, diminishing the Jewish population of Burgundy. The Jewish population further diminished because of emigration during the later half of the 20th century. Despite that, Judaism and the remaining Jewish community continue to prevail and enjoy privileges in Burgundy.
Other religious groups in Burgundy include {{wp|Islam|Muslims}} at who make up 4.1% of the population according to the 2018 census and have largely came from recent immigration, starting in the 1990s. {{wp|Hinduism|Hindus}} coming from migrants from the {{wp|Indian subcontinent|Indian subcontinent}}, making up 1.2% of the population according to the 2018 census. The {{wp|atheism|irreligious/atheist}} community in Burgundy makes up 8.9% of the population according to the 2018 census, and the number of irreligious individuals has been steadily growing over the past decades. 2.4% of the population have stated that they're undecided about their beliefs according to the 2018 census. 


==Culture==
==Culture==
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<gallery mode="packed-hover" caption = "Burgundian landscape">
<gallery mode="packed-hover" caption = "Artworks">
File:DV307 no.80 From Vile Rousean, Geneva Aug 4 1858.png|{{wp|Geneva|Genèva}} (Aug 4 1858) painted by {{wp|Frances Elizabeth Wynne|Frances Elizabeth Wynne}}
File:DV307 no.80 From Vile Rousean, Geneva Aug 4 1858.png|{{wp|Geneva|Genèva}} (Aug 4 1858) painted by {{wp|Frances Elizabeth Wynne|Frances Elizabeth Wynne}}
File:Joseph Mallord William Turner - Lake Geneva and Mount Blanc - Google Art Project.jpg|Lake Geneva and Mount Blanc, {{wp|J. M. W. Turner|Joseph Mallord William Turner}}, View from Lake Geneva with Mont Blanc visible in the background
File:Joseph Mallord William Turner - Lake Geneva and Mount Blanc - Google Art Project.jpg|Lake Geneva and Mount Blanc, {{wp|J. M. W. Turner|Joseph Mallord William Turner}}, View from Lake Geneva with Mont Blanc visible in the background
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===Architecture===
===Architecture===
[[File:Main entrance of the Palais des Papes - 20050823.jpg|200px|thumb|right|{{wp|Palais des Papes|lo Palais dei Papas}}, or Palace of the Popes in English was the papal residence during the 14th century and has major historical importance to the {{wp|Vatican city|Papacy}}. It's one of Europe's largest and most outstanding examples of medieval {{wp|Gothic architecture|Gothic architecture}}.]]
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====Roman monuments====
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| caption1 = {{wp|Triumphal Arch of Orange|The Triumphal Arch of Aurenja}} in {{wp|Orange, Vaucluse|Aurenja}} (20 {{wp|common era|CE}})
| image2 = Glanum-triomphal arch-arc de triomphe.jpg
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| caption2 = The triumphal arch at {{wp|Glanum|Glanum}} (25 AD)
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[[File:MaisonCarrée.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|{{wp|Maison Carrée|la Casèrne}} in {{wp|Nîmes|Nimes}} is one of the best preserved Roman temples in all of the former Roman empire (16-19 {{wp|common era|CE}})]]


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| image1 = Temple de Diane Nîmes.JPG
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| caption1 = Remains of the Temple of Diana in {{wp|Nîmes|Nimes}}
| image2 = Odeon-lyon1.jpg
| image2 = Roman column - Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland.jpg
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| caption2 = Remains of the colony of Nyon overlooking {{wp|Lake Geneva|Lake Geneva}}
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Burgundy has some of the world’s best preserved Roman buildings outside the Italian peninsula, with cities such as Nimes being dubbed the most Roman looking city outside Italy. Starting from the 2nd century BC after the Roman conquests of Gaul, the Romans created numerous monuments and settlements across ancient Burgundy many of which survive to this day such as Aquae Sextiae, Nemausa, Geneva and Lugdunum (modern day Ais de Provença, Nimes, Geneva and Lyon) and more. Many Roman roads were constructed across Western Europe leading back to Italy, using ancient Burgundy as an important passage to the peninsula. One such road was the Via Domitia commissioned by consul Domitius Ahenobarbus, the first Roman road built in Gaul that linked Hispania with Italy, tracing the mythic route that Heracles travelled. 
In the 1st century BC after the Romans had successfully conquered all of Gaul in Gallic Wars, the Romans constructed numerous triumphal arches, amphitheatres, theatres, public baths, and aqueducts. Some of the most well preserved of these monuments can be found especially in Provence.
The Arena of Nimes was built around 70 BC, just after the Coliseum of Rome was constructed. It is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, measuring 133 metres long (145 yards) and 101 metres wide (110 yards), with the arena inside measuring 68 metres (74 yards). It served many public events such as gladiator fights and theatre. Today it continues its purpose, such hosting annual bullfights during the feria de nimes and historic reenactments.
The Arle Amphitheatre was constructed in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD during Arle’s role as the Roman provincial capital of Provincia known as Arelate. It was used for various events such as gladiator fights and other public spectacles.
The Roman Theatre at Aurenja was constructed by Emperor Augustus in the early 1st century BC, it is the best-preserved Roman theatre in the world. Today the theatre continues its purpose and hosts various public events and is considered the home of music and theatre festivals in the region.
La Casèrne in Nimes is one of the world’s best-preserved Roman temples in the territories of the former Roman empire. It was built between 16 to 19 BC and survived as a Christian church after being converted in the 4th century AD. The temple inspired many architectural designs around Europe and the world.
The Roman aqueduct of Pònt de Gard built during the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Claudius is one of the most impressive examples of Roman engineering. 50 metres above the Gardon River, it is the highest existing Roman aqueduct and one of the best preserved, carrying water over a 50 kilometre distance to the Roman colony Nemausus (modern day Nimes).
Alongside the well preserved monuments left beyond by the Romans, there are also many ruins protected under UNESCO’s designation of being world heritage sites. These include ruins such as the Odeon of Lyon alongside the Ancient Theatre of Fòrça that despite their ruinous state, are still recognisable. The Amphitheatre of Aventicum in Romandy is the most well intact building of the ancient powerful city and today continues its purpose as a place for local public events. 
<gallery mode="packed-hover" caption = "Various Roman monuments">
File:MK54160 Arènes d'Arles.jpg|{{wp|Arles Amphitheatre|Arle Amphitheatre}} in {{wp|Arles|Arle}} (2nd century AD)
File:Arena de Nimes.jpg| {{wp|Arena of Nîmes|The Arena of Nimes}} is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world (70 {{wp|common era|CE}})
File:Pont du gard.jpg| {{wp|Pont du Gard|pònt de Gard}}, an ancient {{wp|Roman aqueduct|Roman aqueduct}} bridge (1st century {{wp|common era|CE}})
File:Le Théâtre Antique d'Orange, 2007.jpg|{{wp|Roman Theatre of Orange|Roman Theatre of Aurenja}}, a well preserved Roman theatre in {{wp|Orange, Vaucluse|Aurenja}} (1st century AD)
File:Aventicum avenches.jpg|The amphitheatre of {{wp|Aventicum|Aventicum}}, Romandy (2nd century AD)
File:Odeon-lyon1.jpg|{{wp|Odeon of Lyon|Odeon of Lion}} in {{wp|Lyon|Lion}}, ancient {{wp|Roman theatre|Roman theatre}} that was used for musical activities
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===Literature===
===Literature===
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===Cuisine===
===Cuisine===
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| image1 = Banon1.jpg
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| caption1 = {{wp|Banon cheese|Banon cheese}}
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| caption2 = {{wp|Bleu de Gex|Blau de Gex}}
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[[File:Calissons de Provence à Châteauneuf-du-Pape.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Basket of {{wp|Calisson|Calissons}}]]
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<gallery mode="packed-hover" caption = "Examples of Burgundian cuisine">
File:Bouillabaisse IMG 2834.2015-10-10 113303.JPG|{{wp|Bouillabaisse|Bolhabaissa}}
File:Brandada de Bacalao - 098.jpg|{{wp|Brandade|Brandada}}
File:Socca a Nice.jpg|{{wp|Farinata|Socca}}
File:Malakoff.jpeg|{{wp|Malakoff (food)|Malacof}}
File:Potatoes lyonnaise.JPG|{{wp|Lyonnaise potatoes|Lyonèra potatoes}}
File:Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua.jpg|{{wp|Quenelle|Quinèl}}
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====Wine====
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| caption1 = Various wines from the {{wp|Rhône wine|Ròse wine region}}
| image2 = Chignin Savoie wine.JPG
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| caption2 = Wine from the {{wp|Savoy wine|Savòia wine region}}
| image3 = Meursault Burgundy wine.jpg
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| caption3 = Wine from the {{wp|Burgundy wine|Upper burgundy wine}}
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Burgundy has a long and rich tradition of {{wp|winemaking|winemaking}} (WIP)
'''Wine regions of Burgundy -'''
# {{wp|Provence wine|Provençal wine}}
# {{wp|Rhône wine|Ròse wine}}
# {{wp|Burgundy wine|Upper Burgundy wine}}
# {{wp|Beaujolais|Beaujolais wine}}
# {{wp|Bugey wine|Bugèu wine}}
# {{wp|Jura wine|Jura wine}}
# {{wp|Savoy wine|Savòia wine}}
# {{wp|Languedoc-Roussillon wine|Lengadòc wine}}
# {{wp|Swiss wine|Romandie wine}}


===Music===
===Music===


===Sports===
===Sports===
[[File:Corrida In Arles 2009-04-13.jpg|200px|thumb|left|{{wp|Bullfighter|Bullfighter}} evading a during the {{wp|feria (festival)|fièra d'Arles}}]]
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===Media===
===Media===


===Celebrations & holidays===
===Celebrations & festivals===
 
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| image1 = Roi du Carnaval de Nice 2019.jpg
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| caption1 = Carnaval de Borgonha during 2019
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| caption2 = Carnaval de Borgonha during 2009 in {{wp|Nice|Niça}}
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[[Category:Burgundy]]
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Latest revision as of 10:07, 4 June 2022

Republic of Burgundy
Republica de Borgonha
Rèpublica Borgogna
Flag of Burgundy
Flag
Motto: "Leo Dei"
"The lion of God"
Anthem: "leon de Dieu"
God's Lion
CapitalArles
Largest cityLion
Official languagesOccitan
Arpitan
Recognised national languagesOccitan
Arpitan
Italian
German
Religion
Secular  
Demonym(s)Burgundian (Borgonhon)
GovernmentUnitary Semi-direct democratic directorial Republic
• The National Council
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• National Chancellor
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Establishment
• Kingdom of the Burgundians
411-534
• Merovingian Burgundy
534-751
• Carolingian Kingdom of Burgundy-Provence
855-863
• Synod of Mantaille
15 October 879
• Unification of Burgundy
15 July 903
• Restoration of the Kingdom of Burgundy
30 May 1814
• Formation of the Republic of Burgundy
20 November 1815
Population
• 2018 estimate
26,693,542
GDP (PPP)2020 estimate
• Total
$1.370 trillion
• Per capita
$51,324
GDP (nominal)2020 estimate
• Total
$1.344 trillion
• Per capita
$50,366
Gini (2020)Positive decrease 30.2
medium
HDI (2020)Increase 0.911
very high
CurrencyDenèra (Ð)
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Burgundy (Occitan: Borgonha) (Arpitan: Borgogne), officially the Republic of Burgundy or Burgundian Republic (Occitan: Republica de Borgonha) (Arpitan: Rèpublica Borgogna) is an Alpine European country situated in Western Europe. The country stretches from its southern Mediterranean coast along the river Ròse, to its northern regions of Romandy and Upper Burgundy. Burgundy is bordered by Italy and Monaco to the south east, and France which stretches across the whole western border. The country is geographically divided into two major parts, the fertile lands around the rivers Ròse and Sòna to the west and the Alps to the east. As the Alps make up a considerable amount of Burgundy's territory, the majority of the population is concentrated around the two rivers where most of the largest cities and economic centres lay. Such as Lion, Genèva, Chalon de Sòna and Arles. Traditionally, Burgundy can also be divided based on cultural lines with the north, known historically as Upper Burgundy, being viewed as the traditionally Arpitan region. While the south, or Lower Burgundy, being viewed as the traditionally Occitan region of Burgundy. The whole population of Burgundy is approximately 26,693,542 inhabitants, with the largest city being Lion with 516,092 inhabitants despite Arles being the national capital. Only having 267,482 inhabitants. Lion also is the largest metropolitan area in Burgundy, making up with the surrounding areas 2,323,221 inhabitants.

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Etymology

The name Burgundy is originally derived from the Medieval Latin Burgundia, from Late Latin Burgundiones, which literally meant “highlanders”, which is also derived from the Proto-Indo-European bʰérǵʰonts which meant “high, mighty”. The name originally was used to refer to an ancient Germanic migratory peoples that originated from Scandinavia, the Burgundians. After the Burgundians were resettled in Sapaudia (Savoy) they formed their own Barbarian kingdom in the Alps known as Regnum Burgundionum,the Kingdom of the Burgundians.

Since then, the name Burgundy after the kingdom of the Burgundians was conquered by the Franks was used to refer to various political entities and titles. The Merovingian kings of the Franks often used the title “King of Burgundy", with Burgundy being one of the three main polities that made up the Frankish core together with Neustria and Austrasia. The name Burgundy also was used for the duchy of Burgundy within West Frankish realm and also the county of Burgundy in modern day Upper Burgundy.

However, ever since the unification of Lower Burgundy and Upper Burgundy into one realm during the 9th century, the name Burgundy and Burgundians started being commonly used to refer to the Kingdom (and the modern state) of Burgundy. This usage has remained to this day.

History

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Prehistory

Antiquity

Roman period

Burgundian invasion

Frankish Burgundy

Bosonid Burgundy

Crusades

Grimaldian Burgundy

Early modern period

Napoleonic Period

La Bona Epòca Burgundy

World Wars

Contemporary Burgundy

Geography

Existing in Southern-Western Europe at the crossroads between the Italian peninsula and France, Burgundy has gathered many influences. The population of Burgundy is approximately 26,693,542 (2020 est.) with the average population density being - inhabitants per square kilometre. The nation sits between the latitudes of 42° and 48° N and longitudes of and E. Burgundy extends from its southern Provençal coast on the Mediterranean sea, surrounded by the Alps and Cevenas mountains in the Massís Central, stretching across the extent of the Ròse and Sòna rivers to its northern borders in the Jura mountains and near the Vosges mountains in France and Alsace. Due to this Burgundy possesses a great variety of landscapes and climates.

The nation is topographically divided into two major geographical parts. The relatively flat lowlands in the western side of Burgundy around the Ròse river, including its tributaries such as the Sòna and the Doubs to the north in Upper Burgundy. And the mountainous eastern side of Burgundy which is nearly completely dominated by the Alps from the south to the Jura mountains in the north. The largest flat geographical feature however worthy of notice in eastern Burgundy is the Transjurane plateau which contains the majority of the population that inhabits the eastern region. Majority of the population of Burgundy inhabits the western side along the rivers and the southern Provençal coast, both of which hold the majority of the major population centres with the exception of Bèrna and Genèva which are in the eastern side in the Transjurane plateau. Eastern Burgundy however is famous for its many glaciers that can be found in the Alpine valleys of Burgundy, which are also responsible for the formation of many major rivers in the region including the Ròse and the Dora Riparia rivers, and also responsible for the formation of lakes such as lac Léman (lake Geneva) and lac Anecí (lake Annecy). The largest mountain in Burgundy, Mont Blanc, can also be found on the eastern side including much of the country’s freshwater.

Rivers and lakes

Gòrgas de Verdon on the Verdon river

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Lake Annecy in the province of Savoy

Mountains

The Alps is by far the most dominant mountain range in Burgundy, making up a considerable amount of Burgundy’s total area. The country possesses nearly the entire Western Alps and a part of the Central Alps, stretching from the southern Maritime and Provence Prealps in Provence to the Transjurane Prealps in Romandy, the Alps mountains most northern extent in Burgundy as according to the Partizione delle Alpi (Partition of the Alps). All the tallest mountains of Burgundy can be found in the Burgundian Alps. Mountains such as Burgundy’s tallest mountain, Mont Blanc at 4,809 m, one of the tallest mountains in Europe and the tallest in the European Union. Other mountains include Mont Rosa, Burgundy’s second tallest mountain at 4,634 m which it shares with Italy. The third largest mountain the Dom at 4,545 m, Cèrvino at 4,478 m and la Barra de las Écrins in the Dalfinat Alps at 4,102 m.

The Jura mountains are the northmost mountain range in Burgundy, extending from the area around the town of Belley, around the lakes Geneva and Neuchatel, eastward into Germany ending around Basel. The highest peak in the Jura mountains is the la Cadena de la nèu at 1,720 m. There is also a mountain range in the western part of Burgundy, the Cevanas. A range of mountains of the south-east edge of the Massís Central. The Cevanas is the only part of the Massís Central that is in Burgundy, the rest of the highland belongs to France.

Glaciers

The Burgundian Alps contain many glaciers in its narrow valleys. Nearly all of them are situated in the northern regions of the Western Alps and Central Alps. These glaciers are individually part of 3 major drainage basins. The glaciers that contribute to the Ròse basin are located in the more western side of the Burgundian alps while glaciers that contribute to the Rhine basin are located in the more northern parts in Romandy. The glaciers located in eastern parts of the Western Alps and the southern parts of the Central Alps are the contributors to the Po basin which extends into Italy.

The Burgundians Alps hold some of the most impressive examples of Alpine glaciers, including the largest glacier in the Alps. The Aletsch Glacier in the Bernese Alps which carries 11 billion tons of ice into the Ròse valley, forming the Massa river. Aletsch Glacier, including other glaciers in the surrounding area have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the early 2000s.

Environment

The Greater Flamingo inhabits the Camarga wetlands in Provence
The European Lynx still inhabits the Burgundian Alps

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Demographics

 
Largest cities or towns in Burgundy
2018 census
Rank Region Pop. Rank Region Pop.
Marselha
Marselha
Lyon
Lyon
1 Marselha Provença 868,277 11 Nimes Lengadòc 151,233 Niça
Niça
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2 Lyon Lyonèra 518,635 12 Ais de Provença Provença 143,097
3 Niça Provença 341,032 13 Lausana Romandí 139,111
4 Montpelhièr Lengadòc 290,053 14 Bèrna Romandí 133,791
5 Arles Provença 253,483 15 Anecí Savòia 128,199
6 Genèva Savòia 201,818 16 Besançon Franca Comtat 116,775
7 Tolon Provença 176,198 17 Avinhon Provença 91,729
8 Sant Estève Lyonèra 173,089 18 Lucèrna Romandí 81,691
9 Grenòble Daufinat 157,650 19 Canas Provença 73,965
10 Divèna Franca Comtat 156,854 20 Valença Daufinat 64,726

Religion

Catedrala de Sant Salvador d'Ais de Provença is one of the most important religious sites in Burgundy and where the monarchs of Burgundy were crowned.
Abbé de Clunhic, or Cluny Abbey in English is an important Benedictine monastery located in Cluny which has operated for more than a millennium and continues to operate today.
Catedrala Ortodòxas de Sant Nicolau de Niça is one of Burgundy's many Orthodox churches built during the 19th and 20th centuries, it's the largest Orthodox church in all of Western Europe.

Burgundy has no official state religion and has religious freedom as a right within its constitution, acting as a secular state. However, despite having no official religion, Christianity, specifically Roman Catholicism is considered a major part of the Burgundian identity by many Burgundians. With 67.3% of the population identifying themselves as Roman Catholic according to the 2018 census. Christian and Jewish religious institutions also enjoy special privileges including state funding and exemption from taxation. Roman Catholicism in Burgundy has been the country's predominant religion for more than a millennium, and continues to play an active part in many Burgundian lives and national celebrations. 

Along side Roman Catholicism, Burgundy has a significant Eastern Orthodox Christian minority at around 11.7% according to the 2018 census. The largest Orthodox Christian community of any Western European nation. The growth of Orthodox Christianity in Burgundy originated from the country's Russian and other Eastern European communities that migrated to Burgundy during the 19th and 20th centuries. Since then the sect gained more followers even outside the migrant communities. Many Orthodox churches were built across Burgundy during the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and in 1912 the Església Ortodòxas de Borgonha (Orthodox Church of Burgundy) was established, gaining recognition and praise by other Eastern Orthodox Church authorities and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in 1927 for helping to spread the sect in the country and Western Europe. During communist rule in many Eastern European countries, Burgundy also became a safe sanctuary for many Orthodox Christians escaping persecution. Other Christian minorities include Burgundian protestants such as the pentecostals, Evangelicals and Lutherans at 4.4% of the population according to the 2018 census. Historically, Burgundian protestants were target of persecution and sometimes banishment from Burgundian lands for heresy. Groups such as Jehovah's Witnesses and Scientology are not recognised as Christian sects nor as religious groups and therefore do not receive any special privileges and are subject to taxation. collectively, they make up 0.4% of the Burgundian population.

Burgundian Jews make up 1.6% of the population according to the 2018 census and Judaism is considered as Burgundy's longest-established faith, dating back to the times of the Roman Empire before the arrival of Christianity in Provence. Jews in Burgundy have a long history in the country, leaving influence on Burgundian culture, with the Kingdom of Burgundy being historically accepting of Jews and took in many expelled Jews from the Holy Roman Empire and France. However, during the Second world war many Jews were forcibly taken away to holocaust camps, diminishing the Jewish population of Burgundy. The Jewish population further diminished because of emigration during the later half of the 20th century. Despite that, Judaism and the remaining Jewish community continue to prevail and enjoy privileges in Burgundy.

Other religious groups in Burgundy include Muslims at who make up 4.1% of the population according to the 2018 census and have largely came from recent immigration, starting in the 1990s. Hindus coming from migrants from the Indian subcontinent, making up 1.2% of the population according to the 2018 census. The irreligious/atheist community in Burgundy makes up 8.9% of the population according to the 2018 census, and the number of irreligious individuals has been steadily growing over the past decades. 2.4% of the population have stated that they're undecided about their beliefs according to the 2018 census.

Culture

Visual art

Statue of Perseus and Andromeda by Pierre Paul Puget (1620-1694)
The swing (1767), Jean-Honoré Fragonard, oil on canvas

Burgundy has a rich artistic history with a significant impact on the development of Western art, stretching as far back as prehistoric times; with many paintings of bison, seals, auks and horses being discovered that date back to between 27,000 and 19,000 BC at Cosquer Cave near Marselha. A Venus figurine called “Venus of Monruz” also being discovered near Neuchâtel that is believed to date back to the late Upper Paleolithic period.

Modern Burgundian art finds its origins in heavy influences from Italian art and French art. Burgundy was one of the first regions of Europe outside the Italian peninsula to experience the renaissance, with artists from all over Burgundy travelling to the Italian city states such as Florence, Bologna and Milan. Bringing back influences directly from Italian artists. Some of the notable artists of the period being Nicolas Froment and Louis Bréa. Arguably the most famous Burgundian artist to come out during the advent of the Baroque era was the sculpture, artist, architect and engineer Pierre Paul Puget who had a significant impact on the development of Burgundian and French art during the 15th and 16th centuries.

During the Rococo period of the Late Baroque, Burgundian artists helped greatly in shaping the identity of the Rococo style and helping it spread to other areas of Europe such as Italy. The most prolific and famous Burgundian artist of this period was Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a painter and printmaker born in the city of Grassa who regularly got endorsed by the Burgundian and French courts, producing more than 550 paintings throughout his life. Fragonard’s art had a massive impact on the development of Rococo.

The Burgundian art scene truly came to shine during the 19th century and the advent of the Impressionist art movement, being the first country to embrace the movement with open arms. Many artists across the European continent and beyond fell in love with Burgundian culture and landscape, especially that of Provence. Artists and designers often spent their holidays and vacations in Burgundy, many travelling the country or moving to Burgundy permanently. These artists include famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Albert Marquet, Claude Monet and many more from around the globe. Some of Burgundy’s homegrown artists include Adolphe Monticelli, Paul Cézanne, Friedrich Eckenfelder and many more lesser known Burgundian artists. Many art schools across Burgundy also gained popularity during this time, especially those in Lion, Genèva, Marselha and Arle such as the Arle Academy of Fine Arts.

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Architecture

lo Palais dei Papas, or Palace of the Popes in English was the papal residence during the 14th century and has major historical importance to the Papacy. It's one of Europe's largest and most outstanding examples of medieval Gothic architecture.

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Roman monuments

The triumphal arch at Glanum (25 AD)
la Casèrne in Nimes is one of the best preserved Roman temples in all of the former Roman empire (16-19 CE)
Remains of the Temple of Diana in Nimes
Remains of the colony of Nyon overlooking Lake Geneva

Burgundy has some of the world’s best preserved Roman buildings outside the Italian peninsula, with cities such as Nimes being dubbed the most Roman looking city outside Italy. Starting from the 2nd century BC after the Roman conquests of Gaul, the Romans created numerous monuments and settlements across ancient Burgundy many of which survive to this day such as Aquae Sextiae, Nemausa, Geneva and Lugdunum (modern day Ais de Provença, Nimes, Geneva and Lyon) and more. Many Roman roads were constructed across Western Europe leading back to Italy, using ancient Burgundy as an important passage to the peninsula. One such road was the Via Domitia commissioned by consul Domitius Ahenobarbus, the first Roman road built in Gaul that linked Hispania with Italy, tracing the mythic route that Heracles travelled.

In the 1st century BC after the Romans had successfully conquered all of Gaul in Gallic Wars, the Romans constructed numerous triumphal arches, amphitheatres, theatres, public baths, and aqueducts. Some of the most well preserved of these monuments can be found especially in Provence.

The Arena of Nimes was built around 70 BC, just after the Coliseum of Rome was constructed. It is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, measuring 133 metres long (145 yards) and 101 metres wide (110 yards), with the arena inside measuring 68 metres (74 yards). It served many public events such as gladiator fights and theatre. Today it continues its purpose, such hosting annual bullfights during the feria de nimes and historic reenactments.

The Arle Amphitheatre was constructed in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD during Arle’s role as the Roman provincial capital of Provincia known as Arelate. It was used for various events such as gladiator fights and other public spectacles.

The Roman Theatre at Aurenja was constructed by Emperor Augustus in the early 1st century BC, it is the best-preserved Roman theatre in the world. Today the theatre continues its purpose and hosts various public events and is considered the home of music and theatre festivals in the region.

La Casèrne in Nimes is one of the world’s best-preserved Roman temples in the territories of the former Roman empire. It was built between 16 to 19 BC and survived as a Christian church after being converted in the 4th century AD. The temple inspired many architectural designs around Europe and the world.

The Roman aqueduct of Pònt de Gard built during the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Claudius is one of the most impressive examples of Roman engineering. 50 metres above the Gardon River, it is the highest existing Roman aqueduct and one of the best preserved, carrying water over a 50 kilometre distance to the Roman colony Nemausus (modern day Nimes).

Alongside the well preserved monuments left beyond by the Romans, there are also many ruins protected under UNESCO’s designation of being world heritage sites. These include ruins such as the Odeon of Lyon alongside the Ancient Theatre of Fòrça that despite their ruinous state, are still recognisable. The Amphitheatre of Aventicum in Romandy is the most well intact building of the ancient powerful city and today continues its purpose as a place for local public events.


Literature

Fashion

Cuisine

Basket of Calissons

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Wine

Various wines from the Ròse wine region
Wine from the Savòia wine region
Wine from the Upper burgundy wine

Burgundy has a long and rich tradition of winemaking (WIP)

Wine regions of Burgundy -

  1. Provençal wine
  2. Ròse wine
  3. Upper Burgundy wine
  4. Beaujolais wine
  5. Bugèu wine
  6. Jura wine
  7. Savòia wine
  8. Lengadòc wine
  9. Romandie wine

Music

Sports

Bullfighter evading a during the fièra d'Arles

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Media

Celebrations & festivals

Carnaval de Borgonha during 2019
Carnaval de Borgonha during 2009 in Niça

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