Which country boasts the oldest continuous monarchy?
Which country boasts the oldest continuous monarchy?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) U.A.E
(c) Japan
(d) Kuwait
Japan has the distinction of being home to the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy. According to tradition and history, the Imperial House of Japan has maintained unbroken hereditary succession for over 2,600 years, dating back to 660 BCE. The first emperor, Jimmu, is said to be the founder of the Imperial House.