History
In which country was the oldest still active parliament in the world founded?
Iceland (Althing, 930)
Background
The oldest parliament in the world still working today is the Althing in Iceland. It was founded in the year 930. Back then the Vikings met on a plain called Thingvellir. They discussed laws and disputes there. Iceland still has its parliament today, just not outside on stones anymore.
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