Which country was the first monarchy?

Norway is both a constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system. Throughout Norway's history, the country has been united with both Denmark and Sweden. read more

A monarchy is a form of government in which a group, generally a family representing a dynasty (aristocracy), embodies the country's national identity and its head, the monarch, exercises the role of sovereignty. read more

The first states were mostly monarchies, as far as we can tell. They were ruled by kings or queens. The earliest monarchies that we know about are the ones in Sumer and Egypt. These both began around 3000 BC. But it was not only the early states which had kings and queens. read more