The group began in the early 1970s. The number of members has changed over time. Representatives from four leading economies first met in 1973. The representatives were finance ministers from France, the United Kingdom, the United States and West Germany. Later that year, the four members agreed to invite Japan to attend. These five came to be known as the "Group of Five".
In 1975, Italy was invited to attend the first heads-of-government summit, forming the "Group of Six", or G6. Canada joined in 1976, making the G7. The group meets every year, with a different host and president each year. The president of the European Council has attended since 1977. Since 1987, the finane ministers of G7 countries have met at least twice a year at separate meetings. In some years they have met four times.
From 1995, Russia attended informally, and they joined the group in 1998, creating the G8. On 2 March 2014, the other members of the G8 criticized the "Russian Federation's violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine." As a result, Russia was removed from the G8 which was later renamed G7 as there are now seven leaders in the group.
List of G7 leaders
This is a list of the heads of government of the Group of Seven nations at each G6, G7, G8 summit since the organisation's creation in 1975.
Zenkō Suzuki
Suzuki died at a hospital in Tokyo of pneumonia on 19 July 2004 at the age of 93.
List of prime ministers of Japan
This is a list of prime ministers of Japan:
Giovanni Spadolini
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Arlington, Kansas
Arlington is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 473 people lived there.
Arlington was created in 1877. It was named after Arlington, Massachusetts. The first post office in Arlington was created in February 1878.
In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a railroad from Herington through Arlington to Pratt.
Arlington is at (37.896363, -98.179313). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.
The 2010 census says that there were 473 people, 200 households, and 124 families living in Arlington.
Saburō Ōkita
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Masayoshi Ōhira
Aurora, Kansas
Aurora is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 60 people lived there.
In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a railroad from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Aurora to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad. It was renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still call this railroad the "Santa Fe".
Aurora was named by settlers who came from Aurora, Illinois.
The first post office in Aurora was created in 1886. From 1886 until 1888, the post office was called St. Peter.
Aurora is at (39.451641, -97.530396). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it land and no water.
The 2010 census reported 60 people, 24 households, and 17 families living in Aurora.
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Arma, Kansas
Arma is a city in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. The 2010, 1,481 people lived there.
Arma was created in 1894. It was named after W.F. Armacost, an early landowner.
A post office was opened at Arma in 1891. It was used until it was closed in 1906.
Arma was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Arma is at (37.543679, −94.700472). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that, is land and is water. It is located about 6 minutes' drive north of Frontenac, and about 8 minutes' drive east of Girard.
The 2010 census says that there were 1,481 people, 657 households, and 372 families living in Arma.
Arma is part of USD 246 Northeast.
Before school unification, the Arma High School mascot was Bulldogs.
Axtell, Kansas
Axtell is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 406 people lived there.
The first settlements in Axtell were created in the 1860s. The first post office in Axtell was created in December 1871. Axtell was planned out in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that place. A railroad depot was built in 1872. Axtell was named after Jesse Axtell, a railroad official.
Axtell is at (39.872447, -96.257361). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Axtell has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.
The 2010 census says that there were 406 people, 178 households, and 111 families living in Axtell.
Argonia, Kansas
Argonia is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 501 people lived there.
Argonia was created in 1881. It was named after the ship "Argo" in Greek mythology. In 1887, Susanna M. Salter became the first woman to win political office in United States history; she was elected Mayor of Argonia.
Argonia is at (37.265299, -97.766123). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.
The 2010 census says that there were 501 people, 216 households, and 135 families living in Argonia.
Argonia is part of the Argonia USD 359 school district.
PragerU
PragerU, short for Prager University, is a website that promotes conservative ideas using short educational videos. However, it is not a university and does not claim to be. Dennis Prager and Allen Estrin started this website in 2009. Prager appears in some of the videos himself. PragerU is suing YouTube for restricting 99 of its videos. But, PragerU has already lost several lawsuits against YouTube.
Auburn, Kansas
Auburn is a city in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 1,227 people lived there.
Auburn is at (38.906709, -95.816789). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.
Auburn has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Auburn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Auburn is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The 2010 census says that there were 1,227 people, 467 households, and 320 families living in Auburn.
Barnard, Kansas
Barnard is a city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 70 people lived there.
Barnard was first settled in 1888. It was incorporated as a city in 1904. Barnard was named for J.F. Barnard, a railroad employee.
Barnard is at (39.189213, -98.043078). Yhe United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.
Barnard has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Barnard has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
The 2010 census says that there were 70 people, 43 households, and 16 families living in Barnard.
Barnard is part of USD 298 Lincoln.
Barnard schools were closed through school unification. The Barnard High School mascot was Cardinals.
Bennington, Kansas
Bennington is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 672 people lived there.