Template:Infobox civilization

Infobox civilization

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Usage

To use this template in an article, copy the template below, then paste the template into an article. All parameters are optional. Only include pertinent parameters in your Infobox - it is rare that an infobox should use most parameters. If you have parameter suggestions use Template talk:Infobox civilization/doc. Use item<br/>item<br/>item for parameters that should span multiple lines in infobox (e.g. listing multiple settlements).

Full

{{{name}}}
{{{subheader}}}
[[File:{{{image}}}|frameless|alt={{{alt}}}|border|upright=.6|]] {{{caption}}}
[[File:{{{image2}}}|frameless|alt={{{alt}}}|border|upright=.6|]] {{{caption2}}}
[[File:{{{image3}}}|frameless|alt={{{alt}}}|border|upright=.6|]] {{{caption3}}}
General
Location	{{{location}}}
Demonym	{{{demonym}}}
Activity level	{{{activity_level}}}
Alliance	{{{alliance}}}
Capital city	{{{capital_city}}}
Settlements	{{{settlements}}}
Territories	{{{territories}}}
Currency	{{{currency}}}
Area	{{{area}}}
National Colors	{{{nat_color_desc}}}   {{{nat_color_desc_2}}}   {{{nat_color_desc_3}}}   {{{nat_color_desc_4}}}
Government
Government	{{{government_type}}}
Governing document	{{{governing_document}}}
• {{{position_title1}}}	{{{position_name1}}}
• {{{position_title2}}}	{{{position_name2}}}
• {{{position_title3}}}	{{{position_name3}}}
• {{{position_title4}}}	{{{position_name4}}}
• {{{position_title5}}}	{{{position_name5}}}
• {{{position_title6}}}	{{{position_name6}}}
Formation
Foundation date	{{{foundation_date}}}
Foundation document	{{{foundation_document}}}
{{{foundation_custom_title1}}}	{{{foundation_custom_value1}}}
Preceded by	{{{preceded_by}}}
Succeeded by	{{{succeeded_by}}}
Culture
Language	{{{language}}}
Religion	{{{religion}}}
Ideology	{{{ideology}}}
Motto	{{{motto}}}
National anthem	{{{national_anthem}}}
Mascot	{{{mascot}}}
{{{culture_custom_title1}}}	{{{culture_custom_value1}}}
{{{culture_custom_title2}}}	{{{culture_custom_value2}}}
Links
Website	{{{website}}}
Subreddit	{{{subreddit}}}
Discord	{{{discord}}}

{{Infobox civilization
| name = 
| subheader = 
| image = 
| alt = 
| caption = 
| image2 = 
| caption2 = 
| image3 = 
| caption3 = 
| location = 
| part_of =
| demonym = 
| activity_level = 
| alliance = 
| capital_city = 
| settlements = 
| territories = 
| currency = 
| area = 
| general_custom_title1 = 
| general_custom_value1 = 
| general_custom_title2 = 
| general_custom_value2 = 
| national_color = 
| nat_color_desc = 
| national_color_2 = 
| nat_color_desc_2 = 
| national_color_3 = 
| nat_color_desc_3 = 
| national_color_4 = 
| nat_color_desc_4 = 
| government_type = 
| governing_document = 
| position_title1 = 
| position_name1 = 
| position_title2 = 
| position_name2 = 
| position_title3 = 
| position_name3 = 
| position_title4 = 
| position_name4 = 
| position_title5 = 
| position_name5 = 
| position_title6 = 
| position_name6 = 
| foundation_date = 
| foundation_document = 
| foundation_custom_title1 = 
| foundation_custom_value1 = 
| preceded_by = 
| succeeded_by = 
| language = 
| religion = 
| ideology = 
| motto = 
| national_anthem = 
| mascot = 
| culture_custom_title1 = 
| culture_custom_value1 = 
| culture_custom_title2 = 
| culture_custom_value2 = 
| website = 
| subreddit = 
| discord = 
| categories = 
}}

Simplified

{{{name}}}
[[File:{{{image}}}|frameless|alt=|border|upright=.6|]] {{{caption}}}
[[File:{{{image2}}}|frameless|alt=|border|upright=.6|]] {{{caption2}}}
[[File:{{{image3}}}|frameless|alt=|border|upright=.6|]] {{{caption3}}}
General
Location	{{{location}}}
Demonym	{{{demonym}}}
Activity level	{{{activity_level}}}
Alliance	{{{alliance}}}
Capital city	{{{capital_city}}}
Government
Government	{{{government_type}}}
Governing document	{{{governing_document}}}
• {{{position_title1}}}	{{{position_name1}}}
• {{{position_title2}}}	{{{position_name2}}}
• {{{position_title3}}}	{{{position_name3}}}
Formation
Foundation date	{{{foundation_date}}}
Culture
Motto	{{{motto}}}
Links
Subreddit	{{{subreddit}}}
Discord	{{{discord}}}

{{Infobox civilization
| name =
| image =
| caption =
| image2 =
| caption2 =
| image3 =
| caption3 =
| location = <!-- use {{Coord|X|Z|R}} --> 
| part_of =
| demonym =
| activity_level = <!-- Inactive/Low/Medium/High (as of DATE)--> 
| alliance =
| capital_city =
| government_type =
| governing_document =
| position_title1 =
| position_name1 =
| position_title2 =
| position_name2 =
| position_title3 =
| position_name3 =
| foundation_date =
| motto = <!-- "TEXT" -->
| subreddit = <!-- [https://reddit.com/r/SUBREDDIT/ /r/SUBREDDIT] -->
| discord = <!-- [https://discord.gg/INVITECODE INVITECODE] -->
}}

The above documentation is transcluded from Template:Infobox civilization/doc. (edit | history)
Editors can experiment in this template's sandbox (create | mirror) and testcases (create) pages.
Please add categories to the /doc subpage. Subpages of this template.

A comprehensive infobox template for displaying information about civilizations, organizations, or similar entities.

Template parameters[Edit template data]

This template prefers block formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Official Name	name	The primary name of the civilization or entity. Defaults to the page name if not provided.	String	required
Alternative Name	subheader	An alternate or longer version of the name, displayed below the primary name. Example Full official designation	String	optional
Primary Image	image	Name of the main representative image file (without File: prefix) Example Flag.png	String	suggested
Image Description	alt	Alt text for accessibility and image description purposes	String	optional
Image Caption	caption	Brief description of the image content Example Official flag of the civilization	String	optional
Secondary Image	image2	Name of an additional representative image file Example Coat_of_arms.png	String	optional
Secondary Image Caption	caption2	Description of the secondary image Example Historical coat of arms	String	optional
Tertiary Image	image3	Name of an additional representative image file Example Symbol.png	String	optional
Tertiary Image Caption	caption3	Description of the tertiary image Example National symbol	String	optional
Geographic Location	location	Coordinates in format {{Coord|X|Y|R}} where R is radius of ccmap view Example {{Coord|1234|5678|100}}	String	optional
Demonym	demonym	Term used to describe members or inhabitants of the civilization Example Icenian	String	optional
Activity Status	activity_level	Current activity level of the civilization (Inactive/Low/Medium/High) Example Medium (as of January 2025)	String	optional
Alliances	alliance	List of major alliances or affiliations Example Northern Coalition<br/>Regional Pact	Content	optional
Capital City	capital_city	Primary administrative center of the civilization Example New Alexandria	String	optional
Settlements	settlements	List of major settlements or population centers Example Main City<br/>Port Town<br/>Mountain Outpost	Content	optional
Currency	currency	Official currency or medium of exchange Example Gold Pieces (GP)	String	optional
Territories	territories	List of controlled territories or regions Example Northern Plains<br/>Coastal Region	Content	optional
Government Type	government_type	Form of governance or political structure Example Constitutional Monarchy	String	optional
Founding Document	governing_document	Name of the primary governing document or constitution Example The Charter of Unity	String	optional
Leadership Title 1	position_title1	Title of the first leadership position Example Supreme Leader	String	optional
Leadership Title 2	position_title2	Title of the second leadership position Example Prime Minister	String	optional
Leadership Title 3	position_title3	Title of the third leadership position Example Foreign Secretary	String	optional
Leadership Title 4	position_title4	Title of the fourth leadership position Example Defense Minister	String	optional
Leadership Title 5	position_title5	Title of the fifth leadership position Example Interior Minister	String	optional
Leadership Title 6	position_title6	Title of the sixth leadership position Example Finance Minister	String	optional
Leader Name 1	position_name1	Name of person holding position_title1 Example John Smith	String	optional
Leader Name 2	position_name2	Name of person holding position_title2 Example Sarah Johnson	String	optional
Leader Name 3	position_name3	Name of person holding position_title3 Example Michael Brown	String	optional
Leader Name 4	position_name4	Name of person holding position_title4 Example Emma Wilson	String	optional
Leader Name 5	position_name5	Name of person holding position_title5 Example David Lee	String	optional
Leader Name 6	position_name6	Name of person holding position_title6 Example Lisa Chen	String	optional
Foundation Date	foundation_date	Date when the civilization was established Example 15 March 2020	String	optional
Founding Document	foundation_document	Original document establishing the civilization Example Declaration of Independence	String	optional
Custom Foundation Title	foundation_custom_title1	Alternative title describing the foundation event Example Annexation Date	String	optional
Custom Foundation Value	foundation_custom_value1	Value associated with the custom foundation title Example 10 December 2019	String	optional
Predecessor	preceded_by	Entity or civilization that preceded this one Example Ancient Kingdom	String	optional
Successor	succeeded_by	Entity or civilization that succeeded this one Example Modern State	String	optional
Official Languages	language	List of officially recognized languages Example English<br/>Spanish	Content	optional
Official Religion	religion	Recognized religious affiliation or beliefs Example Secular	String	optional
Core Ideology	ideology	Primary philosophical or political ideology Example Democratic Socialism	String	optional
National Motto	motto	Official motto or guiding phrase Example "Unity Through Diversity"	String	optional
National Anthem	national_anthem	Official song or musical composition Example The People's Hymn	String	optional
National Symbol	mascot	Official mascot or representative symbol Example Golden Eagle	String	optional
Custom Cultural Title 1	culture_custom_title1	First custom cultural aspect title Example Traditional Dress	String	optional
Custom Cultural Title 2	culture_custom_title2	Second custom cultural aspect title Example Folk Music	String	optional
Custom Cultural Value 1	culture_custom_value1	Value associated with culture_custom_title1 Example Formal attire worn on special occasions	String	optional
Custom Cultural Value 2	culture_custom_value2	Value associated with culture_custom_title2 Example Traditional folk songs passed down generations	String	optional
Official Website	website	Main website URL Example https://example.gov	URL	optional
Community Forum	subreddit	Link to community discussion forum ([https://reddit.com/r/SUBREDDIT/ /r/SUBREDDIT]) Example /r/Icenia	String	optional
Discord Server	discord	Community Discord server invite link ([https://discord.gg/INVITECODE INVITECODE]) Example discord.gg/icenia	String	optional
Matrix Channel	matrix	Matrix room address (https://matrix.to/#/#ROOMNAME:SERVER) Example #icenia:matrix.org	String	optional
Territory Area	area	Total area under control (preferably in km²) Example 500 km² (as of January 2025)	String	optional
Custom General Title 1	general_custom_title1	First custom general information title Example Population Density	String	optional
Custom General Title 2	general_custom_title2	Second custom general information title Example Climate Type	String	optional
Custom General Value 1	general_custom_value1	Value associated with general_custom_title1 Example 50 people/km²	String	optional
Custom General Value 2	general_custom_value2	Value associated with general_custom_title2 Example Temperate	String	optional
Primary National Color	national_color	Main color representing the civilization (#XXXXXX or color name) Example #cf0000 or red	String	optional
Color Description	nat_color_desc	Descriptive name for the national color Example Icenian Red	String	optional
Category Setting	categories	Set to 'no' if Civilization category should not be applied Example no	String	optional
Secondary National Color	national_color_2	Second representative color (#XXXXXX or color name) Example #0066cc	String	optional
Secondary Color Description	nat_color_desc_2	Descriptive name for the secondary national color Example Ocean Blue	String	optional
Tertiary National Color	national_color_3	Third representative color (#XXXXXX or color name) Example #009933	String	optional
Tertiary Color Description	nat_color_desc_3	Descriptive name for the tertiary national color Example Forest Green	String	optional
Quaternary National Color	national_color_4	Fourth representative color (#XXXXXX or color name) Example #cc6600	String	optional
Quaternary Color Description	nat_color_desc_4	Descriptive name for the quaternary national color Example Earth Brown	String	optional
Quinary National Color	national_color_5	Fifth representative color (#XXXXXX or color name) Example #993366	String	optional
Quinary Color Description	nat_color_desc_5	Descriptive name for the quinary national color Example Royal Purple	String	optional