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EuroNews - February 2020 - Issue XIII

EuroNews - February 2020 - Issue XIII

Welcome to the February Issue of EuroNews! If you find yourself with a spare few minutes, please spend that time exploring the latest news, we’re sure you won’t regret it!



The flag of St Scarlett who
won the election
European Events
Commissioner Competition
The election for First Deputy Commissioner has been a relatively quiet one, especially when compared with December's election drama, with only two candidates running, including the incumbent. It was the first election in a long time where the incumbent was up against a lone competitor, meaning the votes supporting new blood in the Commission would not be split between many candidates.

St Scarlett, the aforementioned incumbent, campaigned on her experience and promised more engagement through community polls, which were one of her biggest achievements during her service, improvements on the Moderation Committee, and other counter-troll measures. One last point was the fostering of activity on the writing channel on Discord through literature-based polls.

Dizgovzy, Scarlett’s sole challenger who ran as independent, expressed concern for the departure of regulars from the RMB and the continuous influx of trolls. Diz promised to “bring our community closer together and keep out hostility”. He stated that he has ideas for a “legislation that will help with our troll problem” but didn’t disclose much about it.

Two other nations, Alienage and The Oriental Empire, announced their candidacy but didn’t meet the disclosure requirements to run (there was a change to the requirements before the election) and were therefore excluded from the election.

In the first hours of the election, Dizgovzy took the lead with 8 votes against Scarlett’s 5, but after the release of the campaign telegrams from the two candidates, Scarlett took the lead. The situation remained stable for the following days, which ultimately lead to victory for St Scarlett with 46 votes against the 42 votes for Dizgovzy.

Written by Regnum Italiae



The flag of Gor Kebab who
was ejected from the WA and
Commission
Rivierenland’s Retreat
The succession for the position of Commissioner proved to be harder than expected after the incumbent, Regnum Italiae, decided not to run for another term. The election itself was very colourful, with four strong candidates: Rivierenland, Gor Kebab, Dizgovzy and Alienage. Furthermore, during the election, Republic of satherland, a strong supporter of Gor Kebab, rigorously questioned the other candidates, especially Rivierenland and Dizgovzy, and their voters. Said activity was mostly perceived as unnecessary and malevolent, with Rivierenland declaring that “Sather has made all candidates except you [Gor Kebab] look like bastards and idiots”. Malevolent or not, Gor Kebab eventually won the election and was appointed to the Commission on 1 January 2020, but it was at this moment that the troubles began.

On 2 January, Gor Kebab and his fiancée, playing under the nation Jen kebab, were banned from the World Assembly because they shared the same IP address and it was, according to the site moderators, impossible to discern if they were two different individuals. He was subsequently ejected from the Commission because to be a member of the Commission, you must be an elector (have World Assembly membership), which is the sole requirement. In his place, Rivierenland, the runner-up in the December election, to be appointed as Commissioner, as set by law, but many were unhappy with it.

Rivierenland has been at the centre of many complaints about both his attitude and behaviour before and during the election. Seeing him appointed, rather than elected, to the Commission was seen as an outrage by some and, while there were a few that spread conspiracy theories, most Europeans actually tried to lobby for a law to require the delegate to appoint again Gor Kebab to the commissionership, while others proposed to amend the already existing legislations. Such attempts were guided mainly by Satherland and included many RMB regulars, including Nardin, Alienage and Rivierenland himself. While Riv voiced support for Gor Kebab’s reappointment, he did little to nothing to solve the issue, even though, as a member of the Commission he had more power to do so. In the meantime, some nations continued to attack Rivierenland, claiming that his appointment was illegitimate, while others, like Laver Island and The New Nordic Union, defended him.

Unfortunately, for all the vocal discontent, nothing was done to practically resolve the situation. The problem was ultimately buried when Gor Kebab’s puppet, Gor nacho, joined the World Assembly and will become, after 30 days, eligible for the next election. Rivierenland began to push for his own agenda and the region reverted to normalcy.

The days passed with relative calm but in the days immediately before the election for the First Deputy Commissioner, the fire ignited once again. The complaints on the “illegitimate” appointment of Rivierenland to the commissionership never really stopped and were coupled with other complaints, this time regarding Rivierenland’s behaviour towards newcomers which some considered to be too aggressive. This issue was eventually brought before the Moderation Committee to warn him, something that, according to Outer Sparta, “Riv didn't take too kindly”.
Furthermore, on 15 January, he and Feria-Alkaline had an argument on the Committee’s chat on Discord regarding the possible ban of New roakia, the new incarnation of Zibolroakia, a nation previously banned from the region for telegram spamming. Rivierenland wanted New Roakia banned to prevent possible future spamming while Feria preferred to wait to see if they became a problem.

Yet, the drop that overflowed the vase was another event. On 26 January, Rivierenland and Gor Kebab had another discussion regarding his appointment. The tone of the conversation was bitter, bitter enough to drive Rivierenland to the ultimate decision. Having felt hate and resentment, rightly or not, from every side, Rivierenland resigned from the Commission and left Europe. The position of Commissioner was then entrusted to Wombelland, because he was the first-in-line for the position according to European law, based on number of endorsements. Hopefully, this is the last time the position will be pre-maturely vacant before the next election.

Written by Regnum Italiae


Roleplay Report
A commonly overlooked aspect of NationStates is internal worldbuilding and roleplay. So much energy is placed in interregional and intraregional affairs that nations often overlook the developments occurring in other countries. Recently, there has been a massive increase in internal roleplay with European nations, so in the pure European spirit, EuroNews will be highlighting some of the best internal roleplay updates of the month.

Socialist Sport
I’d like to start off with our friend Alienage, who is one of the “sports people” of Europe. Inspired by the massively popular DFFL and European Hockey tournaments, Alienage launched his own 2-league football tournament, naming them the Santander Nation League (SNL) and the Manolet Almonds Competition (MAC). Immediately, nations started signing up for both as the sport-fever continues to ravage Europe (better than the coronavirus, I’d say). In keeping with his socialist roots, Alienage built national stadiums for his sports teams in various tournaments named after communist and socialist icons. In addition to his own league, Alienage built a factbook for his DFFL team, Logov ‘93. Alienage has built a fantastic country in a hard-to-do theme, and his beautiful factbooks (not all on sports, some are on energy, relations, parks, etc.) reflect that.
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Danish Details
Another recent addition to the general European community, The Kingdom of Denmark (KoD), has been outputting some serious factbooks recently. Combining a distinct style of Danish, European nations, and his own spin on worldbuilding, KoD has been building his Wikipedia-style factbook for months now. While the large amount of diacritics might seem challenging to readers, they quickly become loved as part of KoD’s distinctive style. The Wikipedia factbook is also massive, and updated regularly. The factbook contains information on KoD’s history, geography, parks, climate, demographics, linguistics, religion, healthcare, education, cities, government, parliament, royal family, political parties, province breakdowns, military and foreign relations, economy, science, tech, culture, sports, cuisine, administration, energy, transport, and other bits and pieces. And the best part is that he’s not finished yet! KoD’s roleplay has expanded to become one of the deepest and most complicated of Europe.

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The Kingdom of Denmark
Danmark(Danish)
El Reino de Dinamarca (Spanish)
डेनमार्क का राज्य (Hindu)
مملكة الدنمارك(Arabic)
Королевство Дания(Russian)
O Reino da Dinamarca (Portuguese)
デンマーク王国(Japanese)
덴마크 왕국(Korean)
Le Royaume du Danemark(French)
Das Königreich Dänemark(German)
Danimarka Krallığı(Turkish)

Motto
"The land of the free and the brave"


Anthem
"The glorious land of the Danes", or "Mäţme ĝlor lænðet er Ðanï!"
Link



Location Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Greenland, Oceania, Southern America, Polynesia, Caribbean.


The coat of Arms






Population 1,924,495,295 people (1st)
Density 408 people per sq. mile (10th)


Capital Cheshire
Located in Southwestern Denmark (Dania Homeland)
Largest City Greater Chester


Official Language
Danish


National Language
Danish (Novocessan, Calleghan, Ooldefr), Norwegian, Icelandic, Groot, Swedish, Russian, Finlandic, Hush

Ethnic Groups

Naali (Nordic {Including Danish}) ~ 97%

Deutsh: (German, Dutch, Austrian) ~ 2%

Slavske: (Russian, Polish, Ukranian {Slavic}, Belorussian) ~ .5%

Nuvanut: (Inavuul Inuat) ~ .20%

Other (French, Italian, Belgian, British, Irish, Spanish, Romanian, Portuguese) ~ .30%



Religion
Roman Catholic

Danish Christian ~ 93%

Orthodox Christian ~ 4%

Protestant Christian ~ 1%

Buddhism ~ .5%

Hindu ~ .4%

Oasori ~ .2%

Muslim ~ .2%

Other ~ .7%



Demonym

Dæne (official)

Dane (common)


Government Danish Parliament -

William Œdenslaufer - Affilee Leader of the house of Aeles

Mark Sëuțmäll - Affilee Leader of the house of Østlem

Ğriťfer Weśþķine - Leader of the Royal law council

Jeniifer Khudlaakňē - Leader of the Official Administration Office of the house of Deķløit

Aňedrew Shælls - The Leader of the lasting committee

Śněutgar Elţiiser - The Leader of the RPOC org. Committee

Christian R. Æblöötnji - The prime Minister




Christian R. Æblöötnji - The prime Minister of Denmark


Jacob Seņþiczk - The Royal Judge of the Supreme Court

Kannuv Ŵútliĉh - Leader of the foreign party of international

Dlĵþün ferïtuçhaet - Leader of International representative party to the WA, NATO, and UN

Šwedlkopn Ĉhrisţianov - The Leader of the House of IEPFPON (International Ambassadorial Party to Foreign Parties Or Nations)

Øsëtluhuendeë Jityui - The Leader of the Official International Embassy Placements

Oitert Raeeuoari - The Leader to NOFHRD

Margarethe Kannaheson- The head of State

Larson Gotherfijhek - The speaker of the National Assembly



Legislature Congress
- Upper House: House of Æles
- Lower House: House of Østlem


Establishment
- 164 AD


Land Area 4,198,028, square miles


Elevation 146.3 feet (average)
Highest Point: Mt. Frëtulmæs (8,789 meters [28835.3018 ft]) {In Scotia}
Lowest Point: Gølnöög underground caves (-302 meters [1,590]) {In Scotia}


GDP (PPP) 59,623,573,945,2833 Ðanerits (1st)
GDP (PPP) per capita121,927 Ðanerits (2st)


GDP (nominal) 57,394,128,384,000 Ðanerits (1st)
GDP (nominal) per capita129,948 Ðanerits (1st)

GINI 28.8 (2nd)

HDI 0.972 (1st)

Currency Ðanerit



Time Zone(s) UTC - 1, UTC - 2, UTC + 0, UTC + 1, and UTC + 2



Date Format Month/Day/Time


Drives on the right side of the road


Calling code 090


ISO 3166 Code G3EEr AE19 (999-9999)


Internet TLD UtcSi39DANNM.iei428@ORPlt929.SW.SE.N.SIaDrinH9204838__7394mf(TUL)_09_

The Kingdom of Denmark


The Kingdom of Denmark, commonly called Denmark, Daneland, or Dania, is a Constitutional Monarchy mainly in Europe. It is bordered by Russia, on the south by Krestonien, and on the west by Rivierenland and Clans of scotland. Denmark covers AREA square kilometres and has an estimated population of 1.9 billion people. Denmark comprises of 20 states. Denmark is also a member of the World Assembly, NFA (Nordic federal alliance, The Nordic Union, and SHFA (Scandinavian Homeland Federal Alliance).

Etymology
Main article: The etymology of Denmark
Denmark, or Danmark [Dania] means "The land of Dana". It was formed by rebels who, considered themselves Scandinavians. Denmark was created t show that it was Nordic, but also unique. It is thought that the letters Dan represent Dana, and mark represents northland.

History
Main article: The History of Denmark


Origin 164

Danish history dates back to 164 AD. when a group of Northic rebels gathered together and made a rebellion for the tribes of Narithiania. Their name comes from Dana, which means Eternal Nordic Queen in Shacveuit [old norse].They established their home in Copenhage (earlier called as Çøbënĥavën) and stayed on the Jutland peninsula fighting Narithian groups. They also believed in Dana the mermaid, and started the relationship with mermaids. Their goal was to ultimately create the Scandinavian Paradise, where Danes could feely roam. In charge of the rebellion was likely Staëæẅß chinĉö Dswlĥð . He led the 7 tribes in northern Jutland, which was previously part of Narithiania. The battle of Guuntlivg, in 165, was thought to be the first Danish people. Danish tribes fought many bloody wars and always said a prayer, the machtlijhk prayer, {Shautlavig Danski wronmii kanuffner I prtvil Gud Marihh fdaj bokkerennne lujd vad Nardce [Live the Danish people in the hands of god, and let them be true Nordic peoples]} before battle. In 203 AD the Danais won ground in Southern Sweden, and put an end to Narithiania.

First gains and happenings 500 - 1159

Otherwise, they expanded to northern Germany in the 500s, and then met the Poles. While the Danes signed the Pomeranian treaty in Poland in 562, the North was also inhabited. Researchers in the Center of Sweden did find evidence in the Malmo caves (Danish DNA and bones) that indeed the Danes came to Northia. It was originaly thought that Danes wandered throughout only Norway, but know we know they also went through Sweden. Now that Danmark established it's first ally (Poland) and gained land in the North, Danes built up places like Cheshire, Chester, Havera, and Acadia. In 763AD, the Hansburg castle was built in Cheshire, and the St. Christian Cathedral was also built up. In 765AD, Danish pairlament was established and the whole country was united with provinces, 7 of them. Denmark finally was able to beat the Farunds (In 794AD), which were a the top of the Scandinavian Penninsula, and gained the entire Scandinavia (except for Iceland).

Vikings also roamed Europe, and fought many small wars with England and Scotland.This time period, (known as the Wde Noajs Dunje Commonwealth {took place from 800AD to around 1100 AD}) was the Commonwealth era which brought prosperity, economy, and reconciliation to Denmark. However, the Nation pushed it's luck, and in 1092, Germany declared war after Denmark seized land and annexed Germany's best province, Vsoidzeim, while assassinating the president. The Austrian empire supported Germany, and so did France.

What would come is the Great Turgas war between North Europe and South Europe. Over the course of 24 years, (1093-1117) Denmark lost thousands of square miles of land, and about 117,394 troops. This was a great loss for Denmark, as at the time the nation had only 39 million people, and in total 6 million had died of either famine, deportation, physical injuries, or mental pain. Denmark was in ruins after the Turgas war, both physically, economically, and financially. Denmark had also lost 3 very important cities. Dgideon, in Cheshire, Sdepionter in Greater Chester, and Dauxford in Saskatchewan. Denmark slowly rebuilt itself and in 1159, it declared itself economically stable.

National crisis's 1163 - 1235

In 1163, the Paunas virus broke out. It was likely from the fish markets in Valinland, and it spread all across the world. One out of 8 Danes would die from it. It lasted from 1163-1179, almost twenty years. Overall it killed anywhere from 65 million people to 115 million people. Modern studies show that it was the most gruesome plague besides the black plague. In 1187, A monarchial crisis raised in Danish royalty. Politics and government were so corrupt that it took parliament 68 years to pass a public liability bill. The royals were being shot up tp the point where only 7 members of the royal family remained [previously there was 52]. A Dutch king had made the bet that Sercve Treydosdk could not live for 100 years. Sercve Treydosdk betted his family on it, and in 1187, 97-year-old Sercve Treydosdk died in the hands of his mysterious son, Sercve Treydosdk. Denmark would go on to label Sercve Treydosdk's son as himself [for about 76 more years] , in order to resist charges from the Dutch.

It was long after Sercve Treydosdk's son had died that a Dutch spy in Aarchus overviewed several guards talking about the subject. After telling Dutch parliament, he was soaked in acid and tar, scrapped across the iron barht, and hung on a guillotine, all in front of 490,309 Danes in central Aarchus.

Fightings of the Prussian Century 1243 - 1296

In 1243, Prussia started showing interest in buying certain parts of Pomerania and Gdansk. It had already conquered most of Poland, and was now urging Christian Hans Elaougasbourke to sign the Elghagasue - Bothroine treaty, which expelled Poland from the map of Europe. It was debated what Denmark should do. The dutch had already signed treaties with Prussia and got Poland. However, Christian Hans Elaougasbourke had a great-grandfather who loved Poland, and claimed it was the best of Slavia. And so, on January 24th, 1245, Christian Hans commanded forces to destroy [regain] Polish Prussia. They fearlessly attacked Prussia until Germany joined in, and put an end to Prussia. The Annexation would mean two new countries - Bravdhomia, and Lusellespanneuke. These smaller countries would be between Poland and Russia. After that there was still many internal wars between the Prussian and Danish cultures.

The Saskijkcheckawii Age 1297-1402

In 1300, Christian Hans Elaougasbourke fell ill with type 2 Lymphoma. Everyone knew that he would eventually pass away, and he did, on November 26th, 1305. The new king, Borjkkd klgk slkojippy, was highly unpopular with the commoners for his communist ideology. The house of Orstel ruled in 1306 that the new Dahansewekreller (the prime minister), Gornifnaun Bauhjiewr, had the same amount of power as the King. Borjkkd klgk slkojippy still soared in wealth, but most citizens chose Gornifnaun Bauhjiewr to manage national issues. He did a splendid job ruling the country, and brought most of the people into wealth. However, in 1321, when the king became aware of his rapid unpopularity, and ordered the public execution of Gornifnaun Bauhjiewr [for the apparent breech of national justice]. People were forced to go to the execution, which took place in central Saeflingh, Copenhagen. After this, Borjkkd klgk slkojippy ordered war against Trivfhanq, the Netherlands, and the Estonian Empire. Denmark quickly turned into a communist hermit kingdom, where citizens were malnourished and beaten into the millitary.

In May 1322, Danish regiment officers marched through Hevecuun, [NE] burning whole settlements to the ground. Two weeks later, the Danish proudly marched through Tahakin [ES], Movgobreat, [ES] and Bokomolia [TR]. This was the start of a century long living horror for Danes and all of Europe. They battled for 267 years {while fighting the Estonians} with the Dutch commonwealth over Southern Cheshire. Denmark had the entire province of Bathromind taken away by the Dutch with with Austria's help. The Dutch were thriving at that point because they had defeated Ogiost Francais in the Alps. In June 1322, the Estonian Gallau rebels somehow managed to find their way to Havera, which is where they set a fire in the underground tunnels.

Over 194,293 citizens died within two hours. The entire Boskodtkijl Namakoussankii district in Manitoba was evacuated, and the fire is thought to still be burning today. Estonian rebels continued to fight over Elonia and Manitoba for the next 31 years, until finally, in 1353, the Estonian land was split up between Russia and Denmark. However the Netherlands did not like what was happening, so King William of Orange decided to take the army to Svalbard, where they and the scots would attack Northern Denmark.

It took three years to get there, and on March 7th, 1358, four northern provinces were seized from Denmark. Borjkkd klgk slkojippy was caught and captured in Scotia, and brough to Fort Mininck, Scotland. Denmark was half it's size at the time, and grew even when Vladmir Bonin of Russia annexed Manitoba [in 1362] In the time that the king was away, Gohl Bardonmarghgott stepped in as Minister. When the king was released he stayed in his castle for ten years, leading an absolute infrastructural crisis in Denmark. People were striving to be better but their was so much disorganization that the parliament almost collapsed in 1371.

The people suffered, and many moved to Russia. This was part of the largest emigration of any European nation. In 1384, over 7.9 million people emigrated. Denmark was slowly collapsing, and the Netherlands were absolutely superior. It was in 1392 that the king decided to improve their situation, and it is thought he was inspired by reading a journal written by his father. On May 19th, 1393, The king proclaimed that Denmark should have absolutely every citizen join in the millitary or help out in some day. And so ten months later a fleet of 1,680 ships charged at the coastal shores of Rotterdam. On that day, more than 790,000 soldiers invaded the Netherlands. They quickly conquered Hollandia, and then conquered Arstentail. Meanwhile, in Scotia, 117 ships charged at the Scottish.

King William decided to commit suicide. After three weeks, the Danish had taken over 140,000 sq. miles of land back, and at the famous 1392 National Pride Proclamation, Denmark regained it's glory. Borjkkd klgk slkojippy announced at Ginbeor hill, in Aarhus, that Denmark was now saved by God. On that day, the Danish national anthem was written by Peter Vionkadnahhuunen. It was sung for the first time the next day. People did find the king on their good side, but to this day, he is disgraced for not respecting the people. A common Danish custom is to leave his middle and last name undercase while writing it.

The King was really only recognized as a worthless count during his Currcecknaszia (time until death). He appointed Prime Minister Khalljic Mjkosammkann as Prime Minister and fled the Capital to a village in the Tatra mountains, where he spent the rest of his life as a preacher to the village. He knew what he had done was wrong. And so, on September 25th, 1402, Borjkkd passed away. Historical references tell that furthermore he was stabbed and partialy butchered in a shed, and then was thrown into a ditch filled with maggots, ants, and lemon juice. Nearly 570 years later, a woman by the name of Rauroa Otsaan Milegrod brought the King back to a church in Copenhagen. He was later brought to the Darrentsborg Castle to be burried in the royal church, where all the other Danish Kings and Queens were buried.


Danish Fighting from the 1300th century, by Turrbeisq Koedlik - Fredrickhame

Roman Empire times 1403-1448

Rgsokljkhgi Guuo lhcf took over the Danish thrown after his grandfather, Borjkkd, died. In 1403 he appointed new government officials and new ministers. The king also opened up new trade deals with the Vietnamese empire, the Persian empire, and Great Morocco. The death rate at this time has thought to be the lowest it had ever been [before], and Ihcf also made sure that each of the twelve Chaszgais of Denmark had equal authority. In 1408, Denmark became the safest country in the world. Ergressu Makjs, a famous Danish poet from Judkaans (Now part of the Reduvus Metropolitan area), wrote his best work in the 1410s.

Denmark soon became the second richest country in the world, only behind Gaanust. However, in 1426, Kalsaanetten Fririe Todellemundesk, a speaker of the house of Rontaesen, ( a former Danish parliamentary house until 1736) decided to allow the Rjaskk peoples of Northern Ostrobothnia to form their own state, Maalkovinaa. This was an absolute nightmare for Denmark because of the numerous expenses the government had to pay for "Non recognition fees." Eventually in 1431 Rgsokljkhgi sent a troop to Naalkadense (the capital of Maalkovinaa), and within hours Denmark regained it's land. In this time there were a few hard situations in Denmark, for example the Radpovice scandal, an abuse scandal in Yorkshire, and the Deijper port accident of 1433, where 7 giant ships filled with cargo sunk after having switched their serial numbers (without the realization that the ships had a limit on cargo), and then all being onloaded with too much cargo. But the most horrifying event took place in 1436, when the Roman empire declared war on Saxony, Denmark, Ruscova, Scotiana, Caelkon, and the Hispanic empire. This happened under the authority of Decendes Marguccini II, the 13th emperor of the roman empire.

The romans were supported by the Libyan dynasty, the Mongolian commonwealth, The ottoman empire, and Tyurczasa, meaning that they had a good group of allies. Immediantly, King Rgsokljkhgi sent all the troops south, to the borders with the ottoman empire and Tyurczasa, in which their were roman soldiers. The Danes fought a quick war with Tyurczasa, in the northern Tatra mountains. Denmark gained the Vlacimi province of Tyurczasa, leaving Decendes Marguccini II in outrage.

However, in march of 1438, the Roman empire invaded Denmark after invading the ottoman empire. They successfully pushed the Danes all the way up to the city of Carige, a small port city on the coast of the Baltic Sea. At this time, King Rgsokljkhgi died while in battle, and his son Eeddwal Uisd replaced him to be the next king of Denmark. Saxony became allies with the Danes, and they quickly were fighting against the Roman Empire together.

In 1441, at the battle of Gourage, the roman empire managed to get all the way the town of Sanschel, separating Denmark and Saxony. The romans focused on Denmark, and in the next 7 years they managed to completely invade Saxony and invade the historical regions of South Jutland and Pommerania. Fortunately, in 1448, the Danes managed to push the Romans out of northern Europe to Geneva, where the Hispanics and Caelkonians helped Denmark push the roman empire further to Rome. King Eeddwal sent troops to Rome, where they made Gaustrack Nivci, surendur the Roman empire.

The Carrnibulaic times 1448-1538

After the wars across Europe, much land was corrupt and destroyed. The Kingdom of Denmark had undecided borders. At the treaty of Marchea (1448), in Wenton Aubey, the new borders of Europe were decided. King Eeddwal Uisd tried to organize the country as much as possible. Unfortunately, the wars made his reputation horrible. Most people called for a ruling prime minister, and even when he elected Msaio Da' Yojdhu as the prime minister (Which they wanted), they weren't happy.

The country was divided by the Northerners, (Scandinavia and Nordica) and the Southerners (Poles, Jiashs, Serbians, Italians, and Saxons). Most Southerners were unfamiliar with the cultural and religious aspects observed in Denmark. However, the Northerners wanted the Southerners to work in the country, and they even elected a Northerner Offenharberr - to the speaker of the house position. The Southerners got so tired of being ruled that they started a series of protesting in cities like Forii, Turrja, Mdajsull, Pragii, and D'samm. Before the city guards started hanging the public, King Eeddwal Uisd let all the Southerners and Danes who did not want to belong in Denmark leave. That year, 3 million people left Denmark. In 1460, the Danes were simply in the largest depression ever. Jattan Spikkleglattan wrote in his stories, "Every was never glad." "It was like the windmill was still turning but the water was a dead." The country was in deep economic trouble. People in the Polish plains of Greater Chester and Alberta were dying in the fields, feeling as if they had no purpose in life. In 1470, the population ecreased by 27.9%. The king was in pieces, and the country was really corrupt. In 1473, the government collapsed, and there was barely and control.

In order to reorganize the nation, the prime minister was fired and prime minister Orren Baltovinne-Surr came into office. In 1475 he ordered a mass reorganization. This was a time where King Eeddwal Uisd fled to the unorganizaed lands of Bavaria, where he apparently resided in Newanshein castle. Up until 1517, the country did not know that he had disappeared into the Alps. Over the next 60 years (1475-1535), Denmark grew from its past. Orren at this time was 83, and his teqniques for the great reorganization of Denmark included letting the different provinces co-govern themselves for a long time. In 1481, during the rebuilding, Wickx Joidekjr left the Oslogan port to supposedly sail to find new land in the North. Instead, wind currents guided him towards the Northern part of Northern America, or what is now Newfoundland (Nei Fondatterlandst). He ended up making significant discoveries. In 1538, King Eeddwal Uisd died peacefully at his home in Bavaria. He ultimately did not want to have anything to do with Denmark.

The golden age of Denmark 1539-1907

In 1539, Keiwopq Dareknmwarjk was coronated as King. Keiwopq was living in Malmuj with his mother, the queen, after his father ran away. He was seen as an exciting but yet smart royal who was active yet respectful. He made sure that the country was in good order. In 1547, Keiwopq Dareknmwarjk passed legislation so that everyone was equal. He elected the people's choice for prime minister - Valrarked Enson, and he proceeded to rule the country great. In 1548, the neighboring country of Muramskia collapsed, and the King was quick to settle it before it got into the hands of the Russian Commonwealth. Today, these territories are known as Saskatchewan and Brunswick.

For the decades to come, Keiwopq Dareknmwarjk ruled Denmark with great skill. This was the beginning of the golden age of Denmark, as many cities were built, and the citizens lived lavishly. During this time much of Oltendann Copenhagen was built. Merchants and ships covered the coasts of Jutland and Scandinavia. Many migrants came to Denmark, especially from Russia. Denmark was the new center of Europe. Throughout the late 15th and 16th centuries, King Keiwopq made important significant diplomatic decisions, and even started the EACF, the Eurasian committee federation, a group of countries similar to today's EU. It was headquarted in Ivory, and every month the diplomats and rulers of many nations came there.

In 1573, Denmark started operating mines and agricultural colonies in the Caribbean and the pacific. 9 of the 14 of these colonies are still under Danish sovereignty. Many Danes come to these islands for vacations, and in exchange many islanders come to Denmark to study or for their career. All of these islands operate under one territory, Surislandia. Surislandia to this day is not a province, a full sovereign territory, but a controlled colony. None the less, Danish citizens on these islands had no power over the natives, everyone had equal civil rights. Due to this, the population of Surislandia boomed in the 15th and 16th centuries. In 1596, Surislandia reached it's all time record of 214 million people. Each island or section in Surislandia had it's own capital. The islands provided great riches for Danes, and they still are very important to Denmark. Many minerals, oils, and rare agriculture was exported form Surislandia, and they made up a whopping 16.5% of Denmark's economy in 1598.

Unfortunately, in 1604, King Keiwopq died in Cheshire. He was in the middle of his weekly announcements. He collapsed in his court stage. Keiwopq was thought to have a stroke or heart attack, but it was later revealed he died from natural causes. Two weeks later, his quiet son, Dried Hanselfko Jsedeofel, was coronated, and he kept a lot of his father's policies in tact with Denmark. He was known as a workaholic, as he would usually study economics and the trades. It took him 54 years to understand and plan everything in the economic sector. He released it, called as the Yvion/Jedesfalutt economic and trade guide.

In 1614, Denmark purchased large plot of land in India, which was later called as East Surislandia. The Danish exported much of the minerals found to Denmark. The territory was made out of the Guragiji islands, and the Indian sub state of West Bengal. They built Fort Dansborg on the East coast, and then proceeded to set up many mines and economic structures. This was part of Jsedeofel's plan to strengthebn the economy. This area remains today, under Danish control, but is officialy Indian territory.


A Map of Danish control in the Indian subcontinent

Denmark’s economy soared as a result of all of the revenue coming in. Art was a growing industry, as several museums and art galleries opened during this time. Also, the king started the country’s first national sports competition, where games like Curdling, Sji’ Majjuk (handball), hockey, and Aeskeretsk (a large board game) were held. Ridcimk Velettin, a Danish immigrant in Romania, invented Sji’ Majjuk, and Cannes Willianson, a Danish citizen, invented Curdling. Hockey is a nordic sport that was also invented in Denmark, in New Havera. Aeskeretsk was a Saxonian game that the Danes enjoyed. These national sports were held in Aacombe, Elonia, where Danes attended the Joddenborg arena to watch these games. In 1620, the house of Ostlem passed the law to mandate all federal departments, and to open a public and private government system. This led to the extreme order and cleanliness in Denmark that is known to this day. If it weren’t for this law, Denmark would be a largely rural country. In 1622, Denmark opened it’s Copenhagen-Mirolkje University, along with the announcement of the new national education system. In the years to follow, King dried would proceed to draft his plans for a national census department, a bureau of records and recordings. In 1624, a new law was created. This was called the act of Recordization, a law that prohibited the citizens from avoiding the census, a series of records of the citizens, whereabouts, and net worths. If one wanted to avoid the census, they would have to make a trip to their province, where they would have to declare independence from the state. However, very little people did this, as the census would allow for amazing economic and order growth.

In 1629, author Jorget Maroe published her famous book; "Vi litus ma corrie." It set a common mindest for the Danes; live life to the fullest.The majority of the public were astounded when reading the book. It was not a tutorial, or a diary, but a guide to the living and purpose. It was a bestseller in Europe, and the first worldwide novel to become recognized so well. At this time, many architecture and art schools opened across Denmark, especially in Acadia. Architecture in Denmark was becoming very unique and stylish. Designs like Cottonwood frame, or brick-cobblestone, and even Redwood Arch became popular in Denmark, and towns like Vel' de' tusja, Hvetna, became popular for their perfectly paved streets, identical homes and buildings, and unique city center. It was also at this time much of the iconic coastal towns in Sjaelland were either rebuilt, built completely new, or modified. This gave Copenhagen a large amount of it's colorful coastal buildings we all now and love today. Many city squares, fountains, and riverfronts were built up. Also, this is when the disputedly most beautiful place in Denmark was created: Aerisojn. Aerisojn is a large, famous village on the Gattenbrod river, a tributary of the much larger Migul Chrraestoper river. In 1623, a young Dane names Hunson Raerick decided to set up a small village with his friends and family. They were in Jutland, and had traveled all the way from Irecruss, a village in Elonia. This settlement soon flourished, as many immigrants and Danes brought in characteristics from their countries and provinces. Now, the village is one of the most popular attractions in Southwest Cheshire. It also has a population of over 113,026 people, compared to the first population of only 43.

Augle Dynasty Rulings

Staëæẅß chinĉö Dswlĥð

159-182

Deska Oble Swaruiclgh

183-239

Christian Van Woiketerspesinovichhufsdc

239-268

Swert Christiansargh Goghle Mihjlkhg

268-300

Verdewet Christiansborg Skaelerforden

300- 387

Stratdfe III flslggaughej

387-389

Chraestopher Sfhael Logldesh

389-435

Dereutsz Gfisjef Hoihsaeo

435-494

Sl Chaeis Iil

Liberaterian-Esotshist Rulings

Hans I

494-570

Hans II

570-678

Hans C. III

678-790

Hans IV

790-860

Unionist Republican Rulings

Period 1

861-1014

Margaret Dupksarjilksd, Qwuat Hans ksailwejks, Freah Saidakd

Period 2

1014-1090

Deeutzkalenvitzaszcti Tyouweq Ouderutyine-Treutzaxeuxm, Malahfr Kiang Hans, Jiuqwfar
Ffuiweo

Christian Elaboration Rulings

Sercve Treydosdk

1090-1214

Christian Hans Elaougasbourke

1214-1305

Borjkkd klgk slkojippy

1305-1402

Rgsokljkhgi gjuuo lhcf

1402-1438

Eeddwal Uisd

1438-1538

Keiwopq Dareknmwarjk

1538-1604

Dried Hanselfko jsedeofel

1604-1674

Kpof Jhgk'igfo

1674-1760

Teohrse Jihsdk Kldiomac

1760-1844

Gadeusz Ewsoa Jiutljs

1844-1929

Queen Margarete Joadhaneesen Christenborg

1930-____

Famous Danish Leaders

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Rank

Leader

Ruling

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Staëæẅß chinĉö Dswlĥð

159-182

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Hans I

494-570

3

Christian Hans Elaougasbourke

1214-1305

4

Gadeusz Ewsoa Jiutljs

1844-1929

5

Queen Margarete Joadhaneesen Christenborg

1930-____



Ns appearance
Main article: NS appearance of Denmark

Denmark has multiple representative groups in NationStates. Aside from the main nation, {KOD} Denmark has an estimated 120 puppet nations, 12 colonies, and 34 millenarian influential purposed nations. There are also divisions, and branches of the National Authority [IAKD] which serve different purposes. Denmark has a nation for royal affairs, foreign affairs.

Rank of Importance

Division (Nation)

Purpose and leader

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The Kingdom of Denmark

The leading N.S. representative for the KoD, in charge of all affairs [national and some international]. The leader of this kingdom is her royal majesty Queen Margarethe III of Denmark

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The danish center for foreign affairs

The fiefdom in charge of all Danish foreign affairs, and international relationships. The Fiefdom is in charge of embassies and WA [UN] response, but it does not control foreign trade. The leader and president of this division is Ollandus Marituyis Bathsorrmantteme-Kannabautt

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The danish center for royal affairs

This fiefdom is in charge of distributing public information about the royals, and making sure that they are safe in foreign and home areas. The leader of this division is Aalbort Nackajdeheson

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The royal house of denmark

This fiefdom is an organization in charge of the royal scheduling and personal needs of all the royals. The leader of this division is Elana Parnattrojk Suilik

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The danish national space agency

This federation is in charge of maintaining NDSA, and keeping all outer space matters under control. The leader of this federation is Derris Naerbodovk Kuellinger

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Aeronar

The leading financial corporation in the Kingdom of Denmark, and the largest financial corporation in the world

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The danish national department of trade

The department of Denmark that is in charge of managing foreign and homeland trade.

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Kjallnam 08

A large federation of Media, music, and a participant band of Eurozone, and AEROKALL




Geography
Main article: Geography of Denmark

Physical geography in Denmark ranges from vast stone vallies to grassy hills, and expansive inlets. Denmark has a total of 58 World Heritage UNESCO sites. There are 9 deserts in Mainland Denmark, and they are all sub-Saharan. Otherwise, 3 tropical rainforests can be found across Denmark. Here are a list of unique habitats found in Denmark:
-Forests and parks

Most visited natural tourist attractions, all tourists annually, and their sources:

-Mir Gaht Viking bay (Cheshire)
{191,382,697 annual tourists, bringing in $7,192,495,294}
-Jikliod Fjords (Deklsadfh Mountains)
{187,293,499 annual tourists}
-Æñvolt coast [and rain forest] (Remuire Exclave)
{187,434,291 annual tourists, bringing in $983,299,122}
-Kĥallisĥ federal forest reserve (Vallinland - Scotia)
{172,340,921 annual tourists, bringing in $920,923,324,100}
-Vindallaus Coast (New Havera)
{168,293,238 annual tourists, bringing in $81,292,328,293,812}
-Gultic Mjdorn Ice sheet (Vallinland)
{160,392,439 annual tourists, bringing in $923,323,495,123,234}
-Karkagnum Mt. (Rojkleyh Mountains in Nuwealend)
{159,293,796 annual tourists, bringing in $7,231,058,706,999}
-Pohnnatun Caves (Opion Deserts in Saskatchewan)
{157,329,965 annual tourists, bringing in $5,369,349,075,231,120}

Total annual tourists: 1,233,392,750,199

Sources:

34% ~ Chinaisia
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33% ~ Espaniolava
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12% ~ Acostia (Tallanisia)
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9% ~ Europe
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7% ~ Africa
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5% ~ Other
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The Visiaelanbergen Forest in New Havera


The Hanstorr river, the longest river in Denmark, which stretches through Alberta, Elonia, and Chester.


Acadia Sagksad-Hiljieojd Mountains

-Kĥallisĥ federal forest reserve
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-Løtwårk state forest
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-Æñvolt tropical rainforest
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-Züñkrweš coniferous forest
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-Inbowcir tropical rainforest
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-Oppdk tropical rainforest
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-The Visiaelanbergen Forest in New Havera
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-Ufko Sancci Mislfdjgktyskrossier Coniferous forest
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-Djupslo Xaefk state forest
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-Giofultgh Sammajskdijko-Wehjikoslpadkkernimopijklus Forests
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Deserts

-Msaldoviduer Desert
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-Opion Deserts
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-Yukon Valliy Deserts
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-Mjisikohagherr-Tsaldkjoiplghtermnebernotkijs Desert
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-Haakfediaansedkiien Deserts
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-Klopuyitrewvnoiquadniatoofvekeme Desert
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-Omalitiyunjk Desert
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-Szakldijh Deserts
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-Plsodirquimamismjkis Desert
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-Iutgharrshanavnego Deserts
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Mountains

Deklsadfh Mountains (Northwest)
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Rojkleyh Mountains (West)
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Acadia Sagksad-Hiljieojd (South)
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Yukonian mountains (Extreme West)
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Lakes

Jihdbovedfi lake
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Fiodaerboerg Lakes
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Hiferiuclojkghlhi Lake
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Druewogkoruise-Joifisoj Lakes
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Rivers

Hanstorr river (1.379.342) keliors long
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Migul Chrraestoper river (843.782) keliors long
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Christchiansborgaer river (4.569.843) keliors long
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Resfpgjicr-njipklopuiea river (1.154.134) keliors long
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Aeuglk Opennshcahhahf river (947.321) keliors long
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Getjkhlhjk kod river (758.430) keliors long
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Plains

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Juaidlaind central planes (932.523.234) sert Jkilops
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Uiosdkhphjigf highland plains (747.463.864) sert Jkilops
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Wte plains (234.547.745)

Geographical Regions:

-Götkkäñiol highlands {Containing much of Valinland, Scotia, and a bit of Willingham}
(Home to 68,923,274 people)
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-Mirokštťïkoutñær Inlets {Containing most of Valinland, and Northern Willingham}
(Home to about 52,294,394 people)
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-§ĵhiklhjk Mountain range {Containing West Willingham and Northern Scotia}
(Home to a little more than 1,014,293 people)
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-Ütñazbørste Lowlands {Containing most of New Havera and a little of Brunswick}
(Home to about 126,294,310 people)
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-Ĝolfĝii Mountains {Containing most of Southern Fullancove}
(Home to about 607,294 people)
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-Œbroskial lowlands {Containing Northwestern Greater Chester and Alberta}
(Home to about 141,293,394 people)
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-Åţnotsde Sikñrētē Lowlands {Containing most of Manitoba}
(Home to about 37,394,081 people)
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-Ĥvándniet Swøršðelk Lowlands {Containing Acadia and Southern Valinland}
(Home to about 164,294,697 people)
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-Jutland peninsula {Containing Cheshire}
(Home to about 381,720,125 people)
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-Rütland highlands {Containing New Deneriss and Wenderlock}
(Home to about 82,204,137 people)
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-Šcændi peninsula {Containing Patagonia, Northern Yukon and Tonerva}
(Home to about 197,293,595 people)
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-Poµµëranilä lowlands {Containing Greater Chester}
(Home to about 249,389,253 people)
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-Devcaïvßoē lowlands and lake region {Elonia, Saskatchewan, and Southern Brunswick}
(Home to about 219,239,978 people)
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-Ẅeþœr kaamsi highlands {Containing Southern Faroe and the Southern Isles territories}
(Home to about 40,893,236 people)
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Climate

Statistics
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-Longest river: Hansterr (on) in Southeast Denmark
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-Tallest Mountain Peak: Virut Sappagne ze Astaeflude
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-Lowest point: Goolnog caves
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-Coldest area: Sambi Naore plain, Fullancove
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-Warmest area: Dorrensbergen Desert, Scandinavia
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Climate in Denmark is mostly non humid, and non tropical, besides the Southern Caepe Isles. Snow is almost always present in the few North regions of the country, however in the South, only rain and hail appear. The southern and western parts of Denmark, fully exposed to Atlantic or Baltic storm fronts, experience more precipitation and have milder winters than the eastern and far northern parts. Areas to the far east or North have heavier winters and colder temperatures. Because of Denmark's high latitude, there are large seasonal variations in daylight. From late May to late July, the sun never completely descends beneath the horizon in areas north of the Arctic Circle (hence Denmark's description as the "Land of the Midnight sun"), and the rest of the country experiences up to 20 hours of daylight per day. Conversely, from late November to late January, the sun never rises above the horizon in the north, and daylight hours are very short in the rest of the country.

The coastal climate of Denmark is exceptionally mild compared with areas on similar latitudes elsewhere in the world, with the Gulf Stream passing directly offshore the northern areas of the Atlantic coast, continuously warming the region in the winter. Temperature anomalies found in coastal locations are exceptional, with Røst and Værøy lacking a meteorological winter in spite of being north of the Arctic Circle. The Gulf Stream has this effect only on the northern parts of Denmark, not in the south, despite what is commonly believed. The northern coast of Denmark would thus be ice-covered if not for the Gulf Stream. As a side-effect, the Scandinavian Mountains prevent continental winds from reaching the coastline, causing very cool summers throughout most of Northern Denmark. There is also very high rainfall in areas exposed to the Atlantic, such as Kanahaeson. Cheshire, in comparison, is dry, being in a rain shadow. Skjåk in Manitoba is also in the rain shadow and is one of the driest places with 278 millimetres (10.9 inches) precipitation annually. Finnmarksvidda and the interior valleys of Valinland also receive less than 300 millimetres (12 inches) annually. Gauk Findavekonsovenkken is the driest place in Denmark with 20 millimetres annually.

Parts of southern Denmark including parts of Chester, Jutland, Alberta and Elonia have warm-summer humid continental climates (Köppen Dfb), while the western coasts are mostly of the oceanic climate (Cfb). Further inland in northern Denmark, the subarctic climate (Dfc) dominates; this is especially true for areas in the zone of the Arctic circle, like Greenland or Willingham. Some of the inner valleys of Willingham get so little precipitation annually, thanks to the rain shadow effect, that they meet the requirements for dry-summer subarctic climates (Dsc). In higher altitudes, close to the coasts of Northeastern Denmark, one can find the rare subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc). This climate is common in super high altitudes, which don't get too much participation. Large parts of Denmark are covered by mountains and high altitude plateaus, many of which also exhibit the tundra/alpine/polar climate (ET).

There are 7 atomic and uninuclear weather stations located around these cities:

Wenton Aubey
Liegorck Savoy
Talleragoney
Greater Chester
Dauxford
Lancashire
Willingham

Environment

Animals:

A Nordic Kane wolve


The most popular animals in Mainland Denmark include deer, wolves, reindeer, moose, skallen, Pirine bears (both polar and brown/black), and a variety of wild cats and birds. This excludes fish, whales, sharks, and other sea life. In Patagonia, the famous Froodnajkllendelyt Patagonian allhalvehogvr (walruses and seals) roams on the Paagonian ice caps. We also can’t forget the Nordic Kane wolves (Kaelrussjk Wallaftinn), which are found in Southern Willingham and North Alberta and Manitoba. Roe deer occupy the countryside in growing numbers, and large-antlered red deer can be found in the sparse woodlands of Acadia and Elonia (And Manitoba). Denmark is also home to smaller mammals, such as polecats, hares and hedgehogs. Approximately 40020 bird species inhabit Denmark and about 16000 of those breed in the country. Large marine mammals include healthy populations of Harbour porpoise, growing numbers of pinnipeds and occasional visits of large whales, including blue whales and orcas. Cod, herring, Jyvgotlanner, Dqueptyyu and plaice are abundant fish in Danish waters and form the basis for a large fishing industry.

Efficiency:

Land and water pollution are two of Denmark's most significant environmental issues, although much of the country's household and industrial waste is now increasingly filtered and sometimes recycled. Animals are at risk in many habitats and the parliament wants to stop any unsafe actions. The country has historically taken a progressive stance on environmental preservation; in 1971 Denmark established a Ministry of Environment and was the first country in the world to implement an environmental law in 1973. To mitigate environmental degradation and global warming the Danish Government has signed the Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol. However, the national ecological footprint is 8.26 global hectares per person, which is very high compared to a world average of 1.7 in 2010. Contributing factors to this value are an exceptional high value for cropland but also a relatively high value for grazing land, which may be explained by the substantially high meat production in Denmark (115.8 kilograms (255 lb) meat annually per capita) and the large economic role of the meat and dairy industries. In December 2014, the Climate Change Performance Index for 2015 placed Denmark at the top of the table, explaining that although emissions are still quite high, the country was able to implement effective climate protection policies.

Denmark has an outstanding performance in the global Environmental Performance Index (EPI) with an overall ranking of 4 out of 180 countries in 2016. This recent and significant increase in ranking and performance is mostly due to remarkable achievements in energy efficiency and reductions in CO2 emission levels. A future implementation of air quality improvements are expected. The EPI was established in 2001 by the World Economic Forum as a global gauge to measure how well individual countries perform in implementing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The environmental areas where Denmark performs best (i.e. lowest ranking) are sanitation (12), water resource management and health impacts of environmental issues (14), followed closely by the area of biodiversity and habitat. The latter are due to the many protection laws and protected areas of significance within the country even though the EPI is not considering how well these laws and regulations are affecting the current biodiversity and habitats in reality; one of many weaknesses in the EPI. Denmark performs worst (i.e. highest ranking) in the areas of environmental effects of fisheries (128) and forest management (96). The very poor ranking in the fisheries area are due to alarmingly low and continually rapidly declining fish stocks, placing Denmark among the worst performing countries of the world.

Demographics
Language
Main article: Languages of Denmark

Saun Kaanal Defrunt-Heutborn



Danish is the most common Nordic language, and is made primarily by the fusion of the German language, with Russian and other Slavic influences. It was however not the first language spoken in Denmark. It was the third, after the language of Groot, (ranging from 146 AD to 374AD, and Rauric, (ranging from 397AD to 834AD) and a contribution of German from 374AD-397AD, and from 834AD to 837AD. Of course this also includes the time when parts of Denmark where under Russian influence after WWII, especially Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Elonia, and New Havera. The Danish language was first introduced in 837AD. There is also two types of Danish, Oglwehupwsi, or old Danish (From the South), and Muktakaa Veegiwoaa Sakfadiehinnn, or modern Danish (From the North). Modern Danish was a stable language from the Khalllahuut days, or from 1730's, when Nordics fled from the nearby republic of Faedeeul, and influenced Northern Denmark, which eventually spread toward the south. It was formalized by Saun Kaanal Defrunt-Heutborn. The Danish Government has recently converted their older files to New Danish, which goes along with the fact that 98% of the country speaks fluent New Danish.
A picture of the Groostian Alphabet:



The sound system of Danish is unusual among the world's languages, particularly in its large vowel inventory and in the unusual prosody. In informal or rapid speech, the language is prone to considerable reduction of unstressed syllables, creating many vowel-less syllables with syllabic consonants, as well as reduction of final consonants. Furthermore, the language's prosody does not include many clues about the sentence structure, unlike many other languages, making it relatively more difficult to segment [clarification needed] the speech flow into its constituent elements. These factors taken together make Danish pronunciation difficult to master for learners, and Danish children are indicated to take slightly longer in learning to segment speech in early childhood. About 2000 of Danish non-compound words are derived from the Old Norse language, and ultimately from Proto Indo-European. Of these 2000 words, 1200 are nouns, 500 are verbs, 180 are adjectives and the rest belong to other word classes. Danish has also absorbed a large number of loan words, most of which were borrowed from Middle Low German in the late medieval period. Out of the 500 most frequently used words in Danish, 100 are medieval loans from Middle Low German, as Low German is the other official language of Denmark-Norway. In the 17th and 18th centuries, standard German and French superseded Low German influence and in the 20th century English became the main supplier of loan words, especially after World War II. Although many old Nordic words remain, some were replaced with borrowed synonyms, as can be seen with æde (to eat) which became less common when the Low German spise came into fashion. As well as loan words, new words are freely formed by compounding existing words. In standard texts of contemporary Danish, Middle Low German loans account for about 16‒17% of the vocabulary, Graeco-Latin-loans 4‒8%, French 2‒4% and English about 1%.
Anyways, here is the Full Danish Alphabet:

a, á, ä, à, â, ā, ã, æ, å, b, c, ç, ĉ, ð, d, ē, ë, e, è, ê, é, f, g, ĝ, ĥ, h, j, ĵ, ï, í, ì, i, ī, î, k, l, m, ñ, n, µ, ó, õ, ø, œ, ō, ö, ò, ô, p, ɸ, q, 6, r, s, š, ß, §, þ, 5, ţ, ť, ū, u,
ü, û, ú, ù, v, w, ẅ, ŵ, ẃ, ẁ, x, ý, ÿ, ỳ, ŷ, y

In Denmark, schools teach Novocessan Danish but also make sure children know all Danish letters. Additionally, all children are required to learn English. They have the choices to learn a third language of French, Russian, Deutsch, Spanish, or Chinese. Most Danish children know at least three languages fluently, and the DNDE {The Dansih National Department of Education} does this in hopes of educating smarter children.

Religion
Main article: Religion in Denmark
In Denmark, The Roman Catholic church of Denmark offers over 198,985,341 catholic churches, although the number keeps rising due to the booming population. In fact, there are no other nationally recognized religions (outside of the field of Christianity), besides the fact that 136 religions are practiced legally. And with that number there will soon be in the range of 1400 million to 12 billion registered Danish citizens. The center of the Holy Catholic church of Denmark is in northwest Cheshire, aka The National religious center and the St. Christian Cathedral, are national landmarks when talking about Danish Religion. Denmark recently elected it's pope, Christian Treutmall Saphaggne as the Pope, and his official papal name is Pope Christian Allmann III. He takes home at the St. Autnorvf Monastery, one of 10 for First regiment papal employees. There is a bishop in each state (they are located in the capital of that state {where the state cathedral is}), an archbishop in each county (200,000), and at least one priest in one city (100,000+[cities]). This means that there is nowhere in Denmark that is 35 miles or more away from a church. Also, a census from Danish researchers determined that exactly 97% of all Danes identify as Roman Catholic, meaning that Denmark has one of the highest percentage of Roman catholic people of anywhere in the world.
Danish religious traditions are almost exactly identical to the Roman Catholic Church of Rome, with the small exception of the Danish tradition of tying a bit of hay together and putting it under one's front doorstep. This tradition has been carried down from late 1300's.

The St. Christian Cathedral in Øwdviošţ


Parishes

Each parish has a parochial council, elected by church members in four-year terms. The parochial council leads the practical business of the local church and decides employment of personnel, including the pastors, musicians, verger, and sacristan. The pastor (Danish: præst) is subordinate to the council, except in spiritual matters such as conducting church services and pastoral care. Parishes in the same local area are grouped into Deaneries, with one priest serving as Rural Dean. Deaneries, parochial councils, and pastors are all subordinate to the bishop of the diocese.

Voluntary congregations

A special feature is the possibility of creating voluntary congregations (valgmenighed) within the Church. These account for a few percent of church members. They are voluntary associations, electing their own parochial council and parish pastor, whom they agree to pay from their own pockets. In return, they are exempt from church tax. The voluntary congregation and its pastor are subordinate to the bishop of the diocese, and members remain full members of the Church. Historically, when a parish was dominated by a conservative majority and priest, the liberal minority would often set up a voluntary congregation with their own priest - and vice versa. Today the voluntary congregations are often a solution for people who find the idea of a free church appealing, but wish to keep some bonds to the church.

Parish optionality

Another, less commonly used feature is parish optionality (sognebåndsløsning, literally "parish bond release"). If a Church member is dissatisfied with the particular pastor of his residence parish, he may choose to be served by another pastor who matches better with his Christian views, for example in a neighbouring parish.


Regular Mass

The Eucharistic celebration is "one single act of worship" but consists of different elements, which always include "the proclamation of the Word of God; thanksgiving to God the Father for all his benefits, above all the gift of his Son; the consecration of bread and wine, which signifies also our own transformation into the body of Christ; and participation in the liturgical banquet by receiving the Lord's body and blood".

Within the fixed structure of the Roman-Rite Mass outlined below, the "proper" or daily-varying parts are the Scripture readings and responsorial psalm, the antiphons at the entrance and communion processions, and the texts of the three prayers known as the collect, the prayer over the gifts, and the post-communion prayer. These convey themes from the liturgical season, the feast days of titles or events in the life of Christ, the feast days and commemorations of the saints, or for Masses for particular circumstances (e.g., funeral Masses, Masses for the celebration of Confirmation, Masses for peace, to begin the academic year, etc.).

The easiest way to determine the type of form the Mass will take is the positioning of the priest and the language. The Tridentine form is almost universally, though not obligatorily, celebrated with the priest facing ad orientem and must be in Latin, while in the post-Vatican II form the priest generally, though again not obligatorily, faces versus populum and uses the language of the people taking part.


Red Mass

A "Red Mass" is a Mass celebrated annually in the Catholic Church for judges, lawyers, law school professors, law students, and government officials. The Mass requests guidance from the Holy Spirit for all who apply justice, and offers the opportunity to reflect on what Catholics believe is the God-given power and responsibility of all in the legal profession.

Ethnicity of Denmark


Ethnicity
Main article: The Ethnicity of Danes

Since 1980, the number of Danes has remained constant at around 1.5 billion in Denmark and nearly all the population growth from 1.5 up to the 2018 total of 1.9 billion was due to immigration. According to 2017 figures from Statistics Denmark, 95.9% of Denmark's population of over 1,915,760,694 was of Danish descent, defined as having at least one parent who was born in Denmark and has Danish citizenship. The remaining 4.1% were of a foreign background, defined as immigrants or descendants of recent immigrants. With the same definition, the most common countries of origin were Tanscanna, Turkey, Germany, Iraq, Romania, Syria, Somalia, Iran, Afghanistan, and Yugoslavia and its successor states.

Health
Main article: Healthcare in Denmark

As of 2015, Denmark has a life expectancy of 80.6 years at birth (78.6 for men, 82.5 for women), up from 76.9 years in 2000. This ranks it 27th among 193 nations, behind the other Nordic countries. The National Institute of Public Health of the University of Southern Denmark has calculated 19 major risk factors among Danes that contribute to a lowering of the life expectancy; this includes smoking, alcohol, drug abuse and physical inactivity. Although the obesity rate is lower than in North America and most other European countries, the large number of Danes becoming overweight is an increasing problem and results in an annual additional consumption in the health care system of DKK 1,625 million. In a 2012 study, Denmark had the highest cancer rate of all countries listed by the World Cancer Research Fund International; researchers suggest the reasons are better reporting, but also lifestyle factors like heavy alcohol consumption, smoking and physical inactivity.

Denmark has a universal health care system, characterised by being publicly financed through taxes and, for most of the services, run directly by the regional authorities. One of the sources of income is a national health care contribution (sundhedsbidrag) (2007–11:8%; '12:7%; '13:6%; '14:5%; '15:4%; '16:3%; '17:2%; '18:1%; '19:0%) but it is being phased out and will be gone from January 2019, with the income taxes in the lower brackets being raised gradually each year instead. Another source comes from the municipalities that had their income taxes raised by 3 percentage points from 1 January 2007, a contribution confiscated from the former county tax to be used from 1 January 2007 for health purposes by the municipalities instead. This means that most health care provision is free at the point of delivery for all residents. Additionally, roughly two in five have complementary private insurance to cover services not fully covered by the state, such as physiotherapy.[196] As of 2012, Denmark spends 11.2% of its GDP on health care; this is up from 9.8% in 2007 (US$3,512 per capita). This places Denmark above the OECD average and above the other Nordic countries.

Education
Main article: Education in Denmark

Copenhagen-Mirolkje University


A private primary school in Zeddekjosten, Acadia



Denmark has a system of numbering their public schools, and public schools have strict uniformed policies. There are public schools everywhere, and in the system school days are only 5 hours long, and homework is rare. Otherwise, the country uses the Gothorst primarily for it's public education system. Here is an analysis the systems.
Type of school Age (of the children) Grades Offered
-Pre - Kanderenlost (Preschool) Years 4-7 (Grades 0-2)
-Elvotnik - Prostemcaiden (primary school) Years 7-13 (Grades 2-8)
-Primotwek {high school-University} Years 13-19 (Grades 8-14)

Government-funded education is usually free of charge and open to all. Denmark has a tradition of private schools and about 15.6% of all children at basic school level attend private schools, which are supported by a voucher system.
The Education Index, published with the UN's Human Development Index in 2008, based on data from 2013, lists Denmark as 0.873, amongst the highest in the world, beneath Australia, Finland and New Zealand.

The chief national officer of the education system is Minister of Education (Denmark) Merete Riisager (Liberal Alliance). Minister for the Ministry of Higher Education and Science (Denmark) since 28 November 2016 is Søren Pind.

Almost all educational institutes in Denmark are free. This tuition-fee-less system applies to all students who:

-have been born in Denmark (including the Faroe Islands and Greenland); or
-hold a permanent resident visa; or
-Permanent residence permit (permanent opholdstilladelse)
-Temporary residence permit that can be upgraded to a permanent one (midlertidig opholdstilladelse mmf varigt ophold)
-Residence permit as the accompanying child of a non-EU/EEA parent holding a residence permit based on employment (§9a and §9m of the Danish Aliens Act - text in Danish)
-hold a humanitarian visa; or
-are from a country in the Nordic Council; or
-are from a country in the European Economic Area or European Union.

Not only are students charged no tuition fees, but all Danish citizens (and many others meeting certain criteria) are offered monthly financial aid, known as "SU" (Statens Uddannelsesstøtte, meaning State Educational Support), amounting for each student to about DKK 950 monthly if the student lives with his/her parents or guardians, and they have high incomes, and about DKK 5,486 monthly if the student lives away from his/her parents or guardians.[13] Students can supplement the SU with low-interest government loans amounting to DKK 2,807 per month, which must be paid back upon the completion of their education.[14]

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Skarlagen Successor
In the nation of St Scarlett, Lady Kari Erland rose through the ranks to become the Grand Matriarch of St Scarlett this month after Erin Redwood stepped down from the position. Erland had previously been the leader of the political party Kvinnar ar Skarlagen. Her friendship with Redwood allowed her to become a member of the Matriarchal Council, and later the Grand Matriarch of St Scarlett. In one of the greatest factbooks in European history, St Scarlett gives a complete biographical overview of her leader’s personal history and politics. On another note, Scarlett recently updated her constitution, complete with signatures and amendments.

Lady Kari Erland


Erland in 2023

Grand Matriarch of St Scarlett

Incumbent:
2020 - present

Preceded by: Erin Redwood

Duchess of Rubin

In office:
2020 - present

Member of the Matriarchal Council

In office:
2019 - present

Heir to the Matriarchy

In office:
2020

Preceded by: Erin Redwood
Succeeded by: Marma Redwood

Leader of the Opposition

In office:
2019 - 2020

Preceded by: Erin Redwood
Succeeded by: Iselin Aarflot

Leader of Kvinner av Skarlagen

In office:
2019 - 2020

Preceded by: Erin Redwood
Succeeded by: Iselin Aarflot

Duchess of Damerev

In Office:
2019 - 2020

Personal Details

Born:

22nd August 1997 (age 26)
Snowby, St Scarlett

Nationality:

Skarlagen

Political Party:

Women of St Scarlett (2018-2020)
Independent (Since 2020)

Spouse(s):

none

Children:

none

Parents:

Kristine Erland
Edvard Erland

Education:

Espendottir University of Kryss
- Degree in History

Religion:

Roman Catholic

Signature:

"There is no bigger issue on this planet than the suffering of man. So long as someone out there is hurting, so too is my heart."
- Lady Kari Erland, speaking at 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (September 2022).

Lady Katherine Amelia Erland (born 22nd August 1997), known most commonly as Lady Kari Erland is the Grand Matriarch and Head of State of St Scarlett. As matriarch she is the head of the Matriarchal council and is also the Duchess of Rubin, which spans the island of Greater Rubin. Ideologically she identifies as a religious centre-right conservative.

Early Life


She was born in Snowby, Snowfall and lived in the city for the first 16 years of her life. She is the older twin sister of Mari Erland, born two hours later, and younger sister of Markus Erland, an English teacher and her senior by four years. Her father Edvard was born in Norway and worked as a train driver for most of his life before moving to St Scarlett with his wife Kristine when she fell pregnant with Markus. After the move Edvard became an electrical engineer working mostly on trains passing through Snowby. Kari’s mother got into politics when Kari was three years old, becoming a minor member of KAS in 2000 and working on business management alongside the likes of Amelia Vixen. Her mother’s close association and eventual friendship with Vixen led to Kari’s involvement with Grand Matriarch Erin Redwood.

She was homeschooled by her mother and in later years her brother, learning all the necessary subjects and becoming very fluent in English, people who’ve heard her speak in English frequently say she speaks with a perfect RP accent and sounds as if she was born in England.

Upon turning 16 she was moved to Erinwood and introduced to Erin Redwood who helped her gain both political knowledge and the correct qualifications to get into university by the time she was 18. She completed a degree in History at the University of Snowby and joined the Women’s Party just three months after graduation, once again becoming a protégé of Redwood.

Rise in Politics


It was long suspected that Erin intended for Kari to become the Director of the Matriarchal Council upon the eventual resignation of Lady Vixen, a move that would have been approved by the long term friend of Kari’s mother. What was less expected was Redwood’s resignation from KAS in 2019, wanting to separate the head of state from politics (with the exception of the House of Scarlett) on the advice of Astrid Haugen, Kari was quickly chosen by the Matriarch to succeed her as leader of the party, despite her young age.

Leadership


Since St Scarlett’s youngest Matriarch came to power her leadership and personality have been notably different to her predecessor’s.

Where Redwood was stern and intimidating Kari is bubbly and always smiling, with many describing her as cute. Despite this she is a very intelligent woman and very stubborn, usually getting her way and is an expert in using words to change the opinions of others.

The most notable difference between Erin and Kari is their opinions on men. Erin is famous for her distaste for men, while she loves her husband and has learned a lot from Astrid Haugen, she still struggles to treat men as equals. Kari on the other hand sees a great potential in the male populace of St Scarlett, while she still follows the classic views of the Church of Scarlett and the promise of the land to catholic women, and holds a few more conservative views, she seems to enjoy the prospect of more men in the workforce. Kari offen gets on better with men than women as she sees them as less of an opponent, many believe her close relationship with her older brother helped shape her views.

As her leadership has progressed her more progressive views on men have expanded to other marginalised groups. Like her predecessor she has always been an advocate for LGB rights, being bisexual herself, however she has additionally become a vocal advocate against racism and transphobia and now describes herself as an ally to everyone who is a fellow member of the LGBTQ+ community.

On the more conservative side of things she is famously an Americanophile and will usually side with them on various issues, such as her views on the Israel/Palestine conflict which do not align with her government that recently recognised Palestine alongside Israel. While she is generally an environmentalist she has been criticised for not speaking out against the United States when it falls behind on environmental goals. She is also very anti-China and Russia, pro-capitalism and is cautious on issues relating to immigration and asylum, though her views on this have softened vastly since she came to power.

Policies

Although the Matriarch has no major political influence in the nation she has the power to advise on laws her government is working on and suggest new ideas, as long as they are for the general benefit to the Skarlagen people.

As an advocate for human rights and the betterment of Skarlagen lives many believe her to be a positive influence on the government overall.

Only two policies are publicly known to have originated with her.

  • 2020 Male Workforce Act
    Making it illegal for any business to pay men less than women for the same work on the same hours.

  • 2019 Norway-Scarlett Treaty of Friendship
    An official treaty to fully solidify the relationship between St Scarlett and Norway as allies.

For & Against

  • For: Gender Equality, Church of Scarlett, LGBTQ+ Rights, Environmentalism, Norwegian Friendship, Anglophilia, Americanophilia, Capitalism, Law and Order

  • Against: Nationalisation, Transphobia, Racism, Homophobia, Polygamy, China, Russia, Imperialism

Personal Information


Kari still owns a small apartment in central Rubin which was bought for her by Erin Redwood upon graduating university and was where she resided prior to becoming Grand Matriarch.

She indentifies as bisexual and had a girlfriend by the name of Sarah Swift, an American who studied history alongside her, throughout her time at university. The two split up on good terms after graduating and Swift returned to the USA, the two keep in contact. Kari has stated she generally has a preference in men but saw something special in the young American and was excited to learn about her culture and way of life.

She gets on better with men and as such many of her friends are male, but she also has a close relationship with President Astrid Haugen and her predecessor Erin Redwood and gets on well with fellow members of the Matriarchal Council, particularly Lady Terminus who she often dines with alongside her husband, the nation’s Vice President, Hans Selberg.

She is currently single and still without children due to her young age but has publicly stated she does intend to settle down eventually and would like two have two children, ideally a son and a daughter.

In 2017 her father died and the funeral was held in Tromsø, Norway, his home town.

She has a pet lizard called Zoe and is a known lover of reptiles, she is often seen wearing her dragon necklace.

Personal Trivia

  • She is currently the youngest politician in St Scarlett

  • She is the only Skarlagen politician to have been in a same-sex relationship

  • She enjoys visiting England and confusing people with her incredibly fluent southern English accent

  • Kari has admitted she has a small crush on fellow politicians, Erin Redwood and Hans Selberg

  • She was the most socially progressive leader of KAS so far and is the first Matriarch to hold no sexist bias against men.

  • Though she revoked her Norwegian citizenship she is the first Matriarch of St Scarlett to have a Norwegian-born parent.

  • She hates to see people suffer and has become a big advocate for human rights.

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The Skarlagen Constitution

Preamble:

We, the government and citizens of these arctic islands, in the name of our Lady, Scarlett Espendottir, do establish a new St Scarlett to introduce democracy, freedom and protection to all our citizens and those who visit our lands. This nation remains a fully fledged and independent nation with no direct ties to the Kingdom of Norway, though may they become a strong and friendly ally and neighbour in the future. This constitution is hereby established to outline the new system for these blessed isles and seeks to build upon, not replace, the constitution that separated us from Norway not thirty years prior.

May this constitution stand long and lead to a longer period of peace both within St Scarlett and in its surrounding world.

Written by Astrid Haugen and Sir Hans Selberg with assistance from Her Most Feminine, Lady Erin Redwood and going into effect immediately.


Article I - Form of Government

Section 1

Legislative power shall be vested in a National Parliament divided between the House of Scarlett, the Member's Gathering (Medlemsmøte) and the Matriarchal Council.

Section 2

The House of Scarlett shall be composed of 20 members from every registered political party with at least one seat on the Member's Gathering, as well as six elected governors, one from each region, and six judges from the Supreme Court also one elected from each region.

The Member's Gathering shall be composed of 500 200 Members of Parliament elected by the 500 200 constituencies within the 6 regions.

The Matriarchal Council shall consist only of females holding Skarlagen citizenship and will be chosen by the Grand Matriarch whenever she takes the position. Those already seated on the council may serve under multiple Grand Matriarchs and are not required to be replaced.

All members of the Matriarchal Council shall be awarded Duchies for the duration of their terms and shall be known by the title "Lady", Duchies may be created and destroyed at any time but must be centred around a city, region or island.

No person shall be an MP who has not reached the age of eighteen years, and has not held Skarlagen citizenship for at least five consecutive years.

When vacancies happen in the parliament from any the Executive Authority shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.

Section 3

The Member's Gathering shall have sole drafting power but cannot pass legislation into law without approval of both the House of Scarlett and the Matriarchal Council.

The House of Scarlett must review all drafted bills and make amendments before passing them to the Matriarchal Council.

The Matriarchal Council must sign every bill before it can be drafted into law and have the right to refuse signature under the authority of the Grand Matriarch. The council may send the bill back to the House of Scarlett with suggested alterations but may not make any permanent alterations without the House's approval.


Article II - Executive Power and the Matriarchy

Section 1

Executive power will be vested in the Grand Matriarch, who shall head the Matriarchal Council alongside a Director of the Council.

The Matriarch must not be a member of any political party, this does not apply to her councillors or the director.

The Matriarch is not a hereditary position and will be chosen by the current Matriarch at the start of her term, she may change her choice at any time while in office.

Any female who has reached the age of sixteen years and has held Skarlagen citizenship for ten consecutive years is eligible to hold the position whether she be related to the current matriarch or not. A male may never hold the position and this cannot be amended in future without abolishing the position entirely.

The chosen heir to the matriarchy can be of any age and will hold the title of 'Princess' until she begins her term.

The director shall be chosen from any member of the Matriarchal Council and can only be chosen by the Matriarch.

If a Matriarch is absent from the position for any amount of time the director will take on her duties unless a replacement Matriarch is chosen.

Section 2

The government shall be lead by any Member of Parliament who shall hold the title of President during their term.

The President shall be the current leader of the party with the most seats on the Member's Gathering as chosen by the Skarlagen people in national elections. The President can be changed to another member of said party at any time.

A president may serve as many terms as they wish as long as their party is the largest in the Member's Gathering as elected by the people.

The president may establish or establish the position of 'Vice President' at any time and this office shall be held by the leader of any party forming a coalition government, or a member of the president's party if no coalition is currently in operation

Section 3

The two houses shall be led by a speaker. The Speaker of the House shall be elected by the members of the House of Scarlett and the Speaker of the Medlemsmøte shall also be elected by its members. Speakers are not required to leave their political parties upon assuming the position but are not allowed to take part in a parliamentary vote, instead controlling the procedure and announcing its results.


Article III - Election Rights and Procedure

Section 1

National elections for the Member's Gathering shall be held every five years.

Snap elections may be called at any time with the approval of the Member's Gathering and Grand Matriarch.

Section 2

Elections to the Supreme Council shall be held within regional governments every three years, choosing one judge for each region.

Section 3

All citizens of St Scarlett, male and female, shall be eligible to vote upon reaching the age of eighteen years and having resided within the nation's borders for the past five years without leaving for more than nine months at a time.

Voters must register their names and addresses before voting and may not vote at any other address without updating the registry. This may be done online or via post.

Proxy votes and postal votes will be permitted if the registry is informed firsthand.

This right to vote shall be revoked if a citizen is incarcerated but shall be restored upon their release.

Acts of treason against Matriarch and Council shall be punished by a revoking of voter rights for a period of fifteen years.

Section 4
Constituencies shall be based on population, the more people leaving in a region the more seats available for that region.

This shall be based on percentage of population in said region and shall be matched to a percentage of seats on the Member's Gathering.


Article IV - The Judicial Power

Section 1
The Supreme Court shall consist of 6 elected officials, one for each region, they shall be elected by the regional councils twice every year.

Judges may be recalled at any time.

All Supreme Court judges will have a seat on the House of Scarlett.

The Supreme Court shall be located in the city of Snowby but this shall not grant the city the status of capital.

Section 2
The Supreme Court pronounces judgment in the final instance. Nevertheless, limitations on the right to bring a case before the Supreme Court may be prescribed by law.

In cases brought before the Courts, the Courts have the power and the duty to review whether Laws and other decisions made by the authorities of the State are contrary to the Constitution.

The judgments of the Supreme Court may in no case be appealed.


Article V - Human Rights

Section 1
The authorities of the State shall respect and ensure human rights as they are expressed in this Constitution.

The rights expressed may be added to or altered but not removed without an appropriate replacement.

The rights listed in this constitution shall be applied to all persons living within the borders of St Scarlett regardless of origin or nationality.

All persons are considered equal regardless of race, gender or otherwise, the Matriarch and her council shall remain female only for traditional and cultural purposes.

Section 2
All persons have a right to life, they may not be sentenced to death for any reason, nor may they be sentenced to corporal punishment.

No person may be imprisoned without due cause and fair trial in a court of law. Persons arrested shall as soon as possible be brought before a court.

No person shall be drawn into slavery or forced to perform hard labour for any reason.

All persons brought before a court have the right to an attorney, witnesses and an impartial jury.

Any person over the age of 18 may be called into jury duty at any time though they may be excused with good reason.

Section 3
All persons have a right to the freedom of thought and expression.

Persons shall have the right to practice any religion they choose, though the official state religion shall remain Roman Catholicism.

Persons have the right to assemble and protest peacefully but may not block the passage of other persons.

All persons have the right to form and voice any opinion with only necessary limitations for extreme cases.

No one shall be detained or otherwise have their liberties removed by government for voicing their opinions and ideas, a persons speech shall be limited only when they deliver an obvious threat with intent to act.

No person, nor form of media or art they produce, may be censored by law unless it is necessary for the protection of children or other vulnerable members of society.

Censorship is limited to warnings before viewing, the media may not be permanently altered in all its forms though separate censored versions may be created.

Section 4
Private institutions have the right to limit an individual's speech when upon their premises or whilst using their services, they may not detain an individual who does not follow their limitations and must instead remove them from the premises or service.

Private institutions have a right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.

Section 5
The government may not take private property or land away from its owners without their prior agreement at any time for any reason except in extreme cases.

No private property may be searched by the government without first obtaining a search warrant.

If the welfare of the state requires that any person shall surrender their movable or immovable property for the public use, they shall receive full compensation from the Treasury.

Section 6
No person may be forced to fight in a military conflict without their prior agreement unless all other options have been exhausted in the time of major war.

No person shall be forced to undergo military training without their prior agreement unless all other options have been exhausted in the time of major war.

The government is not entitled to employ military force against citizens of the state, except in accordance with the law, unless an assembly disturbs the public peace and does not immediately disperse after being warned of the laws on rioting three times.

Section 7
All persons have the right to form, join and leave associations including trade unions and political parties.

Section 8
Children have the right to protection of their personal integrity. The authorities of the state shall create conditions that facilitate the child's development, including ensuring that the child is provided with the necessary economic, social and health security, preferably within their own family.

All children have the right to free education between the ages of 5 and 18, this right does not extent to higher education.

Universities may not reject a student with the required qualifications on the ground of race, gender or otherwise. They may reject students based on merit if the required space is not available.

Section 9
All persons have the right to move freely within the nation and to choose their place of residence, this includes the Overseas Territory of St Lyra.

Section 10
All citizens of St Scarlett have the right to free healthcare, those living within the nation who are not citizens must be provided with affordable healthcare.


Article VI - Mode of Amendment

Section 1
The constitution may not be altered except by an absolute majority in all government houses.

Section 2
Changes shall be listed as amendments beneath the main constitution, text may be added or removed within the main constitution alongside these amendments.

Section 3
Article V may only be amended if the amendment is an alteration or addition, sections may not be removed without a reasonable replacement.


Article VII - Miscellanious

Section 1
The Grand Matriarch is considered the head of state with the President the head of government, the Matriarch shall hereby be a constitutional position and the two heads are considered equals in most regards.


This constitution was ratified by:

Astrid Haugen, President of St Scarlett

Sir Hans Selberg, Duke of Snowfall, Vice President of St Scarlett

Her Most Feminine, Lady Erin Redwood, Grand Matriarch of St Scarlett

Lady Charlotte Monty, Duchess of Redland, Speaker of the House, Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Lady Willow Wright, Duchess of Femme, Speaker of the Medlemsmøte

Mia Lindseth, Secretary of Domestic Affairs

Thor Varvik, Secretary of Defence

The Remaining Members of the Matriarchal Council:

Lady Amelia Vixen, Duchess of Kryss, Director of the Council

Lady Terminus Anker, Duchess of Snowfall

Alterations

Amendment I
The number of constituencies shall be reduced from 500 to 200, those 200 will be divided between the six regions based on population.

If a region holds a certain percentage of the population then it shall be granted the same percentage of the 200 seats.

The constituency areas will be larger for areas of a smaller population.

Amendment II
The Matriarch's chosen successor shall be known as a Princess of St Scarlett from the time of her being chosen until she assumes the position.

There may be multiple princesses at any time.

Any female of any age may hold this title if chosen by the Matriarch.

The title can be removed or voluntarily given up before assuming the position of Matriarch.

The oldest Princess shall be the first to assume the position of Matriarch, she may strip other princesses of their title.

Amendment III
The Matriarch may not be a part of any political party. Upon assuming the position of Matriarch she must leave any parties she is a member of.

She may rejoin a party after leaving the position of Matriarch.

Amendment IV
St Lyra is considered a part of the nation despite being self governing.

Everything in this constitution applies to St Lyra when relevant.


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Performing Parliamentarians
Finally, a very important political change occurred in Dizgovzy with the election of its parliament and their replacement for former Prime Minister Lísja Vinintharíus (of the Social Democratic Party) with Aleksander “Alex” Tashenov (of the Dizgovzian Centrist Party). Since the administration of Dima Marekonov (the last PM from the Catholic Union of Dizgovzy), the nation has been split between 3 parties as many CUD voters joined the DCP instead. In the general parliament elections, the SDP won the most seats with 39/100. The CUD came in second with 20 (in what has been their lowest number of seats since 1997), with the DCP in third with 18 seats. 21 seats went to MPs not in the three largest parties. The main debate between the two main PM candidates (Vinitharíus and Tashenov, Vozhkozi of the CUD chose not to run) was over the Dizgovzian Revival Act of 2019 (DRA), the magnum opus of Marekonov (Vinitharíus’s SDP predecessor) that was fully implemented by Vinitharíus. The DRA essentially mandated the national reintroduction of Dizgovzian as the sole legal language, joint legal language (with Russian always second), and the first school language (in most Dizgovzian regions), alongside other cultural acts. Tashenov was slightly critical of the act, and a coalition was formed between the DCP, CUD, Russian Union of Dizgovzy, and Freedom Party to vote him into office. On a national level, this has the effect of a more centrist administration and weakened DRA.

The 2020 Dizgovzian Parliament Elections will take place on 27 December 2019, with new terms and seats beginning on 1 January 2020. In each region, citizens vote using Alternative Vote for 1 candidate. Different national and local parties can run as many candidates as they want, as AV prevents the spoiler effect. As well, the party with the most votes in the region sends a predetermined candidate (as chosen by party elections) as a second MP for that region only if that party has a majority in the region. If there is no party majority, STV will take over and the first two candidates to hit the quota of 50% are elected. 2 more MPs are appointed by the monarch, both in order to have a monarchal voice in Parliament.

Parties Running:
SBD; Setzíeldemokraticbärtaja fan Dizgovzí / SDP; Social Democratic Party of Dizgovzy
KJ; Kaðolikjuz / CUD; Catholic Union of Dizgovzy
ZB; Zentranbärtaja / DCP Dizgovzian Centrist Party
RJD; Rosíszjuz fan Dizgovzí / RUD Russian Union of Dizgovzy
FB; Fräxetítbärtaja / FP; Freedom Party
LBD; Liberal Blok fan Dizgovzí / LBD; Liberal Block of Dizgovzy
DJB; Dizgovzíszjüviszbärtaja / DJP; Dizgovzian Jewish Party


Party

Total Seats

Candidate Seats Won

Party Seats Won

SDP

39

25

14

CUD

22

14

8

DCP

18

13

5

RUD

6

3

3

FP

4

2

2

LBD

6

3

3

DJP

2

2

0

Independent

1

1

NA

Monarchal Appointment

2

NA

NA

When no majority was won by a party, the CUD and DCP formed a coalition to gain a theoretical 1 vote advantage over the SDP, with the small parties being the deciding factors. PM campaigning began on the 26th of December, with Lísja Vinitharíus speaking to the current parliament and projected new MPs. Surprisingly, Boris Vozhkozi, opposition leader, decided not to run for PM after his party's poor performance in the election. The coalition then decided to support Tashenov, the leader of the DCP, due to his moderate policies and distrust of the Dizgovzian Revival Act, which he wanted modified to not be so polarizing against non-ethnic Dizgovzians. As well, Markus Salsman of the DJP ran per normal, mainly to voice the concerns of the DJP. Per tradition, the Monarchal Appointments abstained from the vote.

Prime Minister Candidate

Total Votes

SDP Votes

CUD Votes

DCP Votes

RUD Votes

FP Votes

LBD Votes

DJP Votes

Ind. Votes

MA Votes

Current Prime Minister Lísja Vinitharíus

46

39

0

0

0

0

6

0

1

0

Alex Tashenov

50

0

22

18

6

4

0

0

0

0

Markus Salsman

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

Abstained

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Amazingly, Vinitharíus was outvoted by the grand opposition coalition. It is assumed that the main reason for this was fully implementing the Dizgovzian Revival Act, which upset many non Dizgovzians. Even though the CUD lost a large amount of seats, most to the DCP, they still did very well in the PM election allowing for Tashenov to be chosen. Tashenov won this election because the conservative parties in parliament, while they may be a minority of seats, decided that they were okay supporting Tashenov over splitting the vote and allowing for another Vinitharíus administration. This is the first DCP administration since 2006, when the DCP won just enough seats after the Tashenov scandal to gain control of the government for a year.

Wait, the Tashenov scandal!? The same guy? Yes. In the 2005 local elections for Gorodok, Tashenov revealed the illegal finance collection and election coercion being committed by the SDP and CUD. Kjone Adalus II (May God bless his soul) dissolved parliament and called for a snap election. Tashenov won the Gorodok seat with Grecolíus winning Ministership. After her retirement in 2012, Tashenov gained control of the DCP.

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Non-royal Leaders of Dizgovzy


UNITED KINGDOM OF DIZGOVZY (26 May 1991 - )
Opposition is any party with 10 or more seats,
All pictures are from the beginning of the term.

Aleksander "Alex" Tashenov

1 January 2020 -
1977-
DCP- Dizgovzian Centrist Party
Widely known for bringing to light the election corruption in what became known as the Tashenov Scandal (see Anatoli Gaius Poddorkev).

Lísja Vinitharíus

20 March 2019 - Dec 31 2019
1974-
SDP- Social Democratic Party
Opposition parties (no coalitions): CUP (Boris Vozhkozi), DCP (Aleksandr Tashenov)
Came into power after the resignation of Marekonov. Administered the finalization of the Dizgovzian Revival Acts of 2019, legal language switched to Standard Dizgovzian.
Dizgovzy-Suomessa Alliance
Lost reelection after 1 term essentially because of the Dizgovzian Revival Acts. Many non-Dizgovzian or Dizgovzian speaking SDP voters instead voted for the DCP, leading to the 2020 parliament being 39 SDP, 22 CUP (who still haven't recovered from the Marekonov administration), and 18 DCP. The SDP, while having the most members of Parliament, was only able to gain the votes of the SDP members and the 6 LBD members, as well as the independent in Parliament. The CUD agreed to support Tashenov, a very respected politician and humanitarian centrist, and also gained the support of the 10 RUD and FP MPs. Tashenov won with 50-46-2 2 abst. in the election, mainly because his policies were more centrist in nature and his stance on the Dizgovzian Revival Acts was more neutral.

Dima Marekonov

1 January 2019 - 20 March 2019
1953-
SDP
Opposition: CUP (Boris Vozhkozi), DCP (Aleksandr Tashenov)
Mastermind behind the Dizgovzian Revival, on which he had been working on for over 20 years. Legal language switched to Dizgovzian, not in effect during Marekonov gov’t.
Prominent opposition leader since the CUP domination of government.
Re-annexed the failed state of Russian Dizgovzy. Resigned due to medical reasons.

Peter Valderestok

1 January 2015 - December 31 2018
1958-
CUP- Catholic Unification Party
Opposition: SDP (Dima Marekonov), DCP (Aleksandr Tashenov)
Opposed Marekonov’s Revival Act by Latin and Russian Administration, power to the modern church. Russian added as joint legal language.
Allowed for the independence of Russi-Zarbokye as Russian Dizgovzy under Bogdan Czeckloshkovenschkyvi after a referendum and violent protests in Egrov. This was very unpopular in Dizgovzy and was the nail in the coffin for CUP domination.

Sergey Norosky

1 January 2007 - December 31 2014
1949-
CUP
Opposition: DCP (Maria Grecolius), SDP (Dima Marekonov, Leo Arakelnev until 2011)
Observed coronation of Peter IX of Dizgovzy on 30 November 2009
Joined the European Union against the wishes of the hardcore-church faction of his party in 2008, survived a party fracture as Russia invaded Georgia the next week. Legal language switched from Russian to Latin.

Maria Grecolius

4 August 2006 - December 31 2006
1946-2018 (Stroke)
DCP- Dizgovzian Centrist Party
Opposition: CUP (Sergey Norosky), SDP (Leo Arakelnev), RUD (Bogdan CZ.)
Came to power after Tashenov scandal led to a snap election in which the DCP (the third largest party at the time) won after the CUP and SDP were found to be illegally interfering in provincial elections. (DCP candidate in Gorodok, Aleksandr Tashenov, accused the CUP and SDP in illegally trying to gain an edge in the election). DCP barely won enough seats to have control in what has been their only (as of Vinitharíus gov’t) gov’t. DCP: 33, CUP 30, SDP 27, RUD 10
Tashenov scandal led to stricter election laws and removal of the House of Ethnic Groups as a means of political control.

No Prime Minister or Parliament, direct rule by Kjone Adalus II during Tashenov scandal

Anatoli Gaius Poddorkev

3 June 2002 - 22 July 2006
1961-
SDP
Opposition: CUP (Crassae Antonius), DCP (Maria Grecolius)
Denied Putin access to Dizgovzian military areas, war avoided due to NATO membership. Tashenov scandal had him removed by Kjone Adalus II (as well as all parliament) until snap election. Economical boom with the Dizgovzian tech industry. Ended Dizgovzian intervention in Afghanistan in 2004.

Grigori Sarvov

1 January 2001 - 3 June 2002
1925 - 2002 (Heart Attack)
SDP
Opposition: CUP (Crassae Antonius), FP (Paul Tosnovit)
WWII veteran (Fought in the CBD militia). Ordered with the permission of Kjone Adalus II the intervention of Dizgovzian forces in Afghanistan as a part of NATO. Collapsed of a heart attack while boarding the Prime Minister’s plane.

Viktor Monesoff

1 January 1996 - 31 December 2000
1940 -
LBD - Liberal Block of Dizgovzy
Opposition: CUP (Crassae Antonius), SDP (Grigori Sarvov), FP (Paul Tosnovit)
Brought Dizgovzy out of the Post-Soviet recession and into the EEC. Increased the standard of living, gdp, and general services in Dizgovzy through public works services. Disassembled the LBD as his final act in office as his party’s support essentially overlapped with that of the SDB. This was not popular with many common supporters. The LBD was reformed in 2007 after the Tashenov scandal, but never since Monesoff’s gov’t has ten or more seats gone to the LBD.

Leon Dzokosta

1 January 1995 - December 31 1995
1936 - 2014 (Cancer)
CUP
Opposition: FP- (Paul Tosnovit), LBD (Viktor Monesoff), RUD (Iosef Sarekov)
Declared Catholicism state supported religion, implemented less regulatory economic policies, and lowered taxes and interest to help end the post-Soviet recession.
Paul Tosnovit

3 February 1992 - 31 December 1994
1928 - 2020
FP- Freedom Party
Opposition: CUP (Leon Dzokosta), LBD (Viktor Monesoff), RUD (Iosef Sarekov)
First Prime Minister of Dizgovzy. FP was elected after Adalus II was coronated by the Bishop of Dizgovzy, Julius Cardinni, and the temporary constitution based off that of the Dizgovzian Republic (1919-1922). Tosnovit drafted and ratified with the parliament the constitution of Dizgovzy. In 1992, Dizgovzy joined NATO. As well, the first embassies were opened. The capital was moved from Zarbokye (SSR capital) to what was then called Karkeslavl-na-Dizgovi, now Baúrgs-ana-Dizgovi.

No parliament or PM from 26 December 1991 - 3 February 1992 (Direct rule by Adalus II after the collapse of the Soviet Union)

SOVIET UNION (19 May 1923 - 26 December 1991)

No Soviet leader of Dizgovzy was Dizgovzian, all were born in Russia.

Jakob Nashchenky

14 October 1975 - 26 December 1991
1912 - 1995 (Illness)
Communist Party of Dizgovzy - CBD
Instilled Gorbachev’s policies. Didn’t really do much. Upon news of the Soviet Union’s dissolution from Gorbachev, before he let the populace know, he straightened his desk and called the royal family before stepping down from the governorship.

Antonin Smirnov

1 June 1969 - 14 October 1975
1907 - 1975 (Traffic accident)
CBD
Brezhnevist. Allowed for family agriculture, which helped the Dizgovzian populace on the grounds that Dizgovzian agriculture could not support Russian populaces, and importing Russian State Farm grown food would only take away from the Russian economy. Promoted for a Soviet mission to the Moon including astronauts of different ethnicities, although this was never done. Killed when his car swerved off of a road and rolled before falling into the Hlekovsk river.

Nikolas Shecherensky

24 March 1954 - 1 June 1969
1904 - 1969 (Cardiac arrest)
Communist Party of Russia
Khrushchevist and an ethnic Russian. Executed the policies of Khrushchev. Completely removed Dizgovzian as a language of Dizgovzian populace (which was still spoken at home by a small few), making Russian the only one. Russian migration to Russi-Zarbokye, increase in Orthodoxy (although officially outlawed). Put in power by Khrushchev after Natanakov was assassinated. Rebound of Dizgovzian State Agriculture, although many still operated family farms.

Abram Natanakov

2 September 1945 - 22 March 1954
1894 - 1954 (Assassinated)
CBD (Posthumously excommunicated)
Elected after Sergensk’s retirement. Secretly anti-Stalin while rebuilding Dizgovzian industry. Communicated frequently with the royal family, talked about reinstating the Dizgovzian republic. As so much of the Dizgovzian adult male population was killed (~65%), he tried to focus mostly on the demographic crisis. The economy suffered without the Marshall plan, and due to this he planned to conspire against the Soviets. After Khrushchev discovered Natanakov’s plans to reinstate the Dizgovzian republic and royal family, he ordered the KGB to assassinate Natanakov. He was shot by a sniper while in his bed.

Mikhail Sergensk

(In exile) 6 May 1943 - 9 January 1944 (No longer in exile) - 2 September 1945
1880 - 1957 (Illness)
CBD
Legislated over the Jewish refugees while in Turkey, attempted to keep them out of neutral Turkish lands. After Bolokor was executed by the Nazis, alongside his officials, Sergensk became the highest ranking CBD official alive and not in the field, and so became governor. He remained in Turkey until the Nazis had been fully driven from Dizgovzy. With the Jewish populace he returned to Dizgovzy and returned to govern until the end of the war, when he retired from political life. He is considered one of the better Soviet Governors by modern Dizgovzians as he facilitated the saving of the Dizgovzian Jews.

Total death toll (incl. survivors not returned to Dizgovzy): 215000 (~20% of total pop., 65% of adult males (18 above)
Essentially all who served abroad died or never returned home. This number includes home resistance and civilian deaths as well. Most survivors were at home.

Kolya Bolokor

5 May 1926 - 6 May 1943
1893 - 1943 (Executed by Nazis)
CBD
Put down the Dizgovzian rebellion. Claimed to be Stalinist. Dizgovzy was mostly spared of the famines and purges that occurred in the rest of the Soviet Union due to Dizgovzy’s high industrialization and good agricultural system (few state farms, as there were previously no serfs) but relatively low population compared to the other SSRs. The populace, although they hated the Soviets, considered themselves lucky to not be part of Russia under direct control of Stalin. During WWII, the Dizgovzian Jews and many refugees from Russia who had fled to Dizgovzy at the start of the war were evacuated to Turkey by both the Dizgovzian government (at the worries of Sergensk) and the Royal Family’s money. Although Bolokor did allow for the survival of the Dizgovzian Jews, he also allowed for the extreme conscription of the majority of Dizgovzian men. When the island was invaded in May of 1942, Bolokor and his government fled inland. He called for the populace to fight against the Nazis, but there was little resistance. Less than 2000 non-fighting Dizgovzian citizens were killed by the Nazis, mostly because there was no Soviet resistance on the island. The CBD did raise a militia, but this was only to protect Bolokor. Bolokor was finally captured in December of 1942, was imprisoned, and executed in May of 1943 when the Soviet army was recapturing Dizgovzy.

Nikola Avnaskoff

7 July 1922 - 5 May 1926
1885 - 1926 (Killed by Anti-Soviet mob)
CBD
Hardcore Leninist. Oversaw start of communism in Dizgovzy. After refusal of free elections in Dizgovzy, republican rebellions broke out in Zarbokye and throughout the country. Avnaskoff was beaten and stabbed to death when the mob stormed a stage he was on.

REPUBLIC OF DIZGOVZY (3 May 1918 - 19 May 1922)

Augustus Forsakov

3 May 1918 - 19 May 1922
1872 - 1923 (Died in labour camp)
No party
Only president of the Dizgovzian republic, which was declared as a constitutional monarchy after the collapse of the Russian Empire. Reintroduced the House of Demjana as the ruling family. Upon Soviet invasion of Dizgovzy, surrendered in order to avoid civilian loss of life after a few weeks of fighting.

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Comedic Comics
The sect meces has gone out of his way once again to create another comic for EuroNews. This one revolves around the Commission crisis over the past month.

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Europeans of the Month
Nothing is more important for keeping our region alive than its community! So, here is this issue’s Europeans of the Month to award some of our members for their contributions to NationStates Europe!

The award for Newcomer of the Month goes to... Anskerdank!
Anskerdank is a newcomer to the region but has already become an active member on the RMB. They started their time in our region strongly by organising a cool and unique contest where they asked for our community to submit their artwork, which I haven’t seen before in my time! Welcome to our region Anskerdank!

The award for RMBer of the Month goes to... Dizgovzy!
Diz has been pretty active this month and even ran for the position of First Deputy Commissioner against me. Additionally, he joined Euronews and came up with some unique new ideas and has been assisting some members of our community with their factbooks.

The award for Flag of the Month goes to... The Oriental Empire!
Orient tried mixing up her flag this month, with a small adjustment to her original flag before changing to a brand new flag. Her new flag combines a seldom used format with simple but effective colours and beautiful Fleur de Lis symbols. It represents not just her nation but her own heritage as a person.

The award for Motto of the Month goes to... Feria-Alkaline!
“Pax géobod benvoulére umán” (Peace on earth, goodwill to men)
Feria’s motto uses her own Ferian language rather than an existing real world language, this allows her motto stand out from many others and, when combined with a positive message of peace and goodwill, wins her this month’s award!

The award for Factbook of the Month goes to... Kalifer and baska!

As of October 15th, 2019 the Kalifari Parliament passed a bill to gradually decrease Eastern influence on the nation, including:
Changing the alphabet to remove most Cyrillic characters, but keeping unique symbols
Towns not in Russian majority areas are to be named in native Nordic.

Things that will not be changed:
Language and spelling
Names of individuals

Characters of the alphabet and characters replacing them:


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Kalifer’s new factbook covers national information I haven’t seen before, showing a transition in the national alphabet from a Cyrillic to a Latin-based one. Inspired by real world Kazakhstan’s decision to alter their alphabet to remove old ties to Russia, this factbook was refreshing to see, an awesome idea!

And last but definitely not least, the award for General Excellence this month goes to... Outer Sparta!
Outer Sparta became our latest Second Deputy Commissioner this month and he has been very active in our community both on the RMB and on Eurocord, keeping track and trying to make sense of drama as well as fulfilling his duties as Commissioner. Thanks for serving our region!

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Qasem Soleimani
Irate Iranians
On 3 January 2020 US President Donald Trump ordered an airstrike that killed Iran’s second most powerful man, a general, in the early hours on the Friday. This strike marks a dramatic escalation of an ongoing deadly struggle between Washington and Tehran for influence across the Middle East.

Qasem Soleimani was hit by a drone strike while local Iranian allies from the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) drove him from Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. The de facto leader of the PMF, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a close Soleimani associate, was also killed in the attack.

Soleimani was a major general of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He was marked as a terrorist by the United States and the Quds Force, a unit of the IRGC, that Soleimani was commander of was deemed a terrorist organization by the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. He was largely responsible for the extension of Iran’s influence in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.

The general’s assassination sparked international controversy with multiple celebrities, as well as hundreds of social media users, publicly disagreeing with the United States’ actions in Iraq on that fateful day.

Soleimani’s reputation in Iran is very split, one side you have those who thought of Soleimani as a “selfless hero fighting Iran’s enemies” and on the side you have those who despise him. Although Soleimani had a reputation of heroism in Iran, the United Nations and the European Union had sanctioned him personally.

The assassination of Qasem Soleimani has caused further issues between US-Iranian relations and Iran bombed a US airbase in Baghdad, Iraq for retaliation. Further exacerbating high tensions, Iran mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian jet, killing all 176 passengers and crew, believing it to be a cruise missile.

Since October 2019, 109 missiles have been fired at various locations in Iraq housing US troops, which are also bases of operations for various international allied forces. Following the attack, which Iraq views as a slight to their sovereignty, Iraq asked all foreign military troops to leave the country.

Currently, Iraq is facing anti-government and anti-US military housing protests from civilians demanding that the US embassy in Baghdad is closed as well as the protestors denouncing the US military presence in Iraq. Iraq’s government is cracking down on the protests which Iranian-backed militia are also said to have been a part of.

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One of the bushfires on Kangaroo Island
Blighting Bushfires
For the last few months of 2019 and January of 2020, Australia has been ravaged by massive bushfires. Largely affecting the states of New South Wales and Victoria in the country’s south-east, this season of bushfires has become one of the most severe in recent times.

The fires, many of which still burn, have consumed an estimated 186,000 square kilometres (72,000 square miles) of land, that’s an area similar in size to Syria, Cambodia, Washington state, or North Dakota. Close to 6,000 buildings have been destroyed, including over 2,700 homes. It is estimated that one billion animals have died in blazes, and there are concerns that some endangered animals have been driven to extinction. The cost of dealing with bushfires is expected to exceed the $4.4 billion of the 2009 Black Saturday fires, Australia’s deadliest bushfires. NASA estimates that more than 300 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) has been released into the atmosphere, and the smoke from the fires have circumnavigated the Earth. Cities, like Sydney and Canberra, which were very near the fires, at times had the worst air quality in the world due to the smoke. 34 people have died in the fires, including four firefighters and three American air tanker crew members.

During the most intense moments, more than 3,700 fire-fighters were tackling the blazes on the ground, and over 500 aircraft have been available to assist in the efforts. Multiple countries, including New Zealand, Canada, and the United States have sent fire-fighting personnel to help the Australians in battling the fires. The Australian military has also been used to aid in fire-fighting and rescue. “Firebombing”, the act of dropping water onto fires, or dumping fire-retardant, from the air by aircraft is frequently used to fight bushfires, with some aircraft capable of releasing 44,000 litres (approximately 9,700 gallons) onto affected land.

While the efforts of the fire-fighters have been applauded globally, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has come under attack for how he and his government have been approaching the fires. Mr Morrison holidayed in Hawaii as the bushfires rapidly increased in severity and was forced to cut his vacation short in the face of mounting public anger and disapproval. When visiting a town recently devastated by the fires, he was welcomed with jeers, some calling him “an idiot”. One man claimed that the Liberals, Mr Morrison’s party, would not “be getting any votes down here.” Malcolm Turnbull, Australia’s former prime minister, even said he “can’t explain [Morrison’s] conduct.” Mr Morrison, and his party, have long been criticised for weak and ineffective policy addressing climate change. In Australia, a continued drought worked together with the driest spring on record and summer’s record-breaking temperatures to create one of the most devastating bushfire seasons the country has seen. Many blame the Prime Minister for doing nothing to lessen the impact of climate change and, in effect, contributing to the damage caused by the fires. While the blazes are not directly caused by climate change, scientists generally agree that human-made changes to the planet’s temperature exacerbate the conditions optimal for bushfires. Fires on this scale could become the new normal, scientists warn, if action on climate change is not taken.

During the disaster, charity and support were readily donated across the globe. Tim Cook, Amazon, Facebook, Sir Elton John, the Hemsworth family, Metallica, Nicole Kidman, the Murdoch family, San Diego Zoo, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen DeGeneres, Kylie Jenner, and many other businesses, organisations, groups, and individuals donated collective millions to aid the country. While a fundraiser on Facebook, started by comedian Celeste Barber, raised over A$50 million, becoming the largest fundraiser in Facebook history.

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Titillating Trivia
Hello and welcome to this issue’s national trivia section! This month we’re covering facts from Australia, a nation which is currently undergoing a particularly difficult summer thanks to extreme bushfires all across the continent; and Iran, who always seems to be in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. I will also be covering a nation of my choice this month, St Lucia, the nation that somewhat inspired St Scarlett.

Australia
There are many mountain ranges across the globe named “the Alps” from Japan to Turkey to New Zealand to the most famous Alps in Europe. Australia is yet another nation to grant a mountain range with this name, the Australian Alps rise across the states of Victoria and New South Wales.

Australia boasts the longest straight section of railway track in the world, with the Indian Pacific railway from Perth to Sydney containing a straight piece of track that is 478km long.

Iran
Iran has been known by two names in recent history, initially it was known as Persia in English and the term is still used to this day to describe the Iranian people or things from this nation, as well as it's language, though the native "Farsi" name is becoming more common. The word “Persia” comes from the Greeks who called the land “Persis” meaning “land of the Persians”, with "Persians" itself coming from the Old Persian "Parsa" which would evolve into modern Iranian, "Fars". Iran has more simple roots simply deriving from the Persian "Eran/Aryan" which came from Indo-European "Ar-yo" meaning “one who assembles carefully”.


St Lucia’s Pitons
The nation's capital is Tehran, a name which bears some resemblance to the name "Iran" despite having different roots. The city is the second most populated in the Middle East, with its greater metropolitan area being home to 15 million people, 5 million behind the largest, Cairo in Egypt.

St Lucia
Almost every country in the world is named after a tribe/people group, land feature, directional description, or an important person. Of all the countries named for that fourth category, St Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman. St Lucia is named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse.

St Lucia’s flag is a beautiful shade of blue representing the sky and sea and the triangular symbol in the centre represents the Pitons, two volcanic cones located in the country. The colours of these triangles; black, white, and yellow, represent unity between the black and white races as well as the Caribbean sunshine.

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