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Vikidia
is an online encyclopedia wiki for children, that runs on MediaWiki software.
It has been available in both French and Spanish for years, while the Italian, Russian
and English versions were only created recently. The site focuses on presenting
articles suitable for children from eight to thirteen years of age. It may also
be a useful resource for those learning Spanish or French. It was inspired by WikiKids,
but is independent of it.
Mathias Damour, using the pseudonym Astimays, launched Vikidia on November 14, 2006. Soon after, on November 17, 2006, the site was made public.
Mathias Damour, using the pseudonym Astimays, launched Vikidia on November 14, 2006. Soon after, on November 17, 2006, the site was made public.
The French version reached the threshold
of one thousand articles in April 2007, two thousand in September 2007, 3500 in
February 2008... 10000 in July 2011 and 15000 in October 2013.
The Spanish version was created in May
2008; the Italian one in 2011; and the Russian one, in 2012.
An English version was launched in February 28, 2014. It is now free for anyone to edit.
An English version was launched in February 28, 2014. It is now free for anyone to edit.
