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Jan 9, 2019 · Britain is far from the only monarchy in the world — the Asia-Pacific is home to a quarter of the world's 29 remaining monarchies and they are among the most powerful and influential in the world.
- SCMP Reporter
- Japan. Japan lays claim to the world’s oldest continuous hereditary monarchy, which can trace its lineage back at least 1,500 years. During the Allied occupation of the country at the end of the second world war, constitutional reforms were imposed that stripped the emperor of his powers.
- Cambodia. Cambodia is home to one of the world’s few elective monarchies in which the ruler is selected by a council formed of the country’s political and religious representatives.
- Thailand. King Maha Vajiralongkorn became head of state following the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in October 2016. Bhumibol, who ruled for 70 years and had held the title of world’s longest reigning living monarch, was widely beloved by Thais.
- Malaysia. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a unique arrangement in which the national throne changes hands every five years between the sultans of the country’s nine states.
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Aug 8, 2016 · The oldest continuous monarchy in the world, extending back to 600 B.C., has had an unbroken hereditary line of 125 emperors. ... Asia Pacific Today’s Paper | ... Japan is the only modern nation ...
The Asia–Pacific ( APAC) [1] is the region of the world adjoining the western Pacific Ocean. The region's precise boundaries vary depending on context, but countries and territories in Australasia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia are often included. In a wider context, Central Asia, North Asia, the Pacific Islands, South Asia, West Asia ...
Monarchies in Oceania. There are six monarchies in Oceania where supreme power resides with an individual hereditary head, who is recognised as the head of state. Each is a constitutional monarchy, wherein the sovereign inherits his or her office, usually keeps it until death or abdication, and is bound by laws and customs in the exercise of ...
Sep 8, 2022 · Japan’s democracy is characterized by the unique role of the emperor. He is a constitutional monarch but is still described by some Japanese conservatives as ‘ruler of a divine nation’. The current democratic system and constitution are the legacy of Japan’s defeat in World War Two. The country was occupied by US forces from 1945-52 and ...
Sep 3, 2015 · Monarchy has thrived in five countries of Southeast Asia, blending traditions of kingship from the pre-colonial era with modern forms of constitutional rule. Brunei, Thailand, Malaysia, and ...
