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Deltannia (Old Buranic: Dalmark) is the northernmost nation of [[Europa]] on [[Eurth]]. It is located entirely on the Parnu peninsula, surrounded by the [[Argic Ocean]] to the north, [[Gulf of Lanjon]] to the east, [[Kosscow Sea]] to the south, and Sea of Storms to the west. In the southeast it | Deltannia (Old Buranic: Dalmark) is the northernmost nation of [[Europa]] on [[Eurth]]. It is located entirely on the Parnu peninsula, surrounded by the [[Argic Ocean]] to the north, [[Gulf of Lanjon]] to the east, [[Kosscow Sea]] to the south, and Sea of Storms to the west. In the southeast it borders [[Volsci]], the country's only landbordering neighbour. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
[[File:Vindelfjällen.jpg|thumb|The Stormsele Nature Reserve is an ecologically protected area]] | [[File:Vindelfjällen.jpg|thumb|The Stormsele Nature Reserve is an ecologically protected area]] | ||
(Parnu peninsula. How long is the coastline? What is the highest point? Climate: Köopen, coldest, warmest. Fauna and flore. Population centres.) | |||
There are nine regions in Deltannia: Kesclin, Karialev, Rialev, Lodia, Rekula, Ruma, Damiste, Vanaparnu and Uleio. | There are nine regions in Deltannia: Kesclin, Karialev, Rialev, Lodia, Rekula, Ruma, Damiste, Vanaparnu and Uleio. | ||
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The Deltans share a common history with its northern [[Burania|Buran]] neighbours. Deltannia is a nation known for its long history, backed by a powerful navy. Its people have long since been regarded as revolutionaries, looking towards the future with open arms, prepared to do their duty when called upon.<ref>[https://cybernations.fandom.com/wiki/Deltannia Deltannia in Cyber Nations] (13 February 2012)</ref> | The Deltans share a common history with its northern [[Burania|Buran]] neighbours. Deltannia is a nation known for its long history, backed by a powerful navy. Its people have long since been regarded as revolutionaries, looking towards the future with open arms, prepared to do their duty when called upon.<ref>[https://cybernations.fandom.com/wiki/Deltannia Deltannia in Cyber Nations] (13 February 2012)</ref> | ||
* 500s BCE: Not much is known about the area. Part of Buranian clanlands. Only mentioned in Aroman sources as a source of resources. | |||
* 500s CE: Dalrik Kingdom or {{wp|Telemark}} ("mark of the Thelir"). Include a line of {{wp|Fisher King}}s. | |||
** Deltannia is the northern part. The {{wp|Old Norse}} form of the name was ''Þelamörk'' or ''Þilamörk''. The first element; ''Þilir'' was the name of the inhabitants, and is assumed to be connected with ''Þelli'' ({{wp|Scots pine|pine}}). The last element ''mörk'' means forest or {{wp|March (territorial entity)|march}} | |||
** And [[Tal Shiar]] is the southern part. The name comes from Del + South / Sur / Syd. | |||
** The {{wp|Old Norse}} form of the name was ''Þelamörk'' or ''Þilamörk''. The first element; ''Þilir'' was the name of the inhabitants, and is assumed to be connected with ''Þelli'' ({{wp|Scots pine|pine}}). The last element ''mörk'' means forest or {{wp|March (territorial entity)|march}} | * 1000s: Early exploration of the Storm Sea and [[Adlantic Ocean]]. | ||
** And [[Tal Shiar]] | * 1500s: | ||
* | * 1800s: | ||
* 1900s: During the early century, the Deltannian Federation was annexed by the then expanding [[Volsci]] Republic. The Sabellic language then replaced the Deltan language, and as a result, only older generations understand it, creating a communication barrier with the younger generations. | |||
* 1959: The nation was able to establish self-proclaimed independence during the internal Volscian power struggle. | |||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
===Government=== | ===Government=== | ||
[[File:Bundesarchiv B 145 Bild-F052013-0020, Kiel, FDP-Bundesparteitag, Klumpp.jpg|thumb|President Verner Træsko]] | [[File:Bundesarchiv B 145 Bild-F052013-0020, Kiel, FDP-Bundesparteitag, Klumpp.jpg|thumb|President Verner Træsko]] | ||
(Deltannia is a republic. Leading political parties. President {{wp|Werner Klumpp|Verner Træsko}} is of the XXX party. Executive branch. Legislative branch. Judicial branch. Short bit about local politics. Important stances and laws.) | |||
===Foreign relations=== | ===Foreign relations=== | ||
Deltannia has an open border policy, but in order for immigrants to remain in the country, they will have to become citizens first. Deltannia believes in the freedom of speech and feels that it is every citizen's right to speak freely about their government. The government gives foreign aid when it can, but looks to take care of its own people first. Deltannia will not make deals with another country that has a history of inhuman treatment of its citizens. | |||
===Military=== | ===Military=== | ||
International observers consider Deltannia to be an aggressive country.{{Citation needed}} Some say has an itch for war.{{Citation needed}} The government believes nuclear weapons are necessary for the security of its people. The military of Deltannia has been positioned at all border crossings and to arrest drug traffickers. Deltannia allows its citizens to protest their government but uses a strong police force to monitor things and arrest lawbreakers. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Its technology is first-rate and its citizens marvel at the astonishing advancements within their nation. Its citizens pay extremely high taxes and many despise their government as a result. The citizens of Deltannia work diligently to produce Gems and Coal as tradable resources for their nation. | Its technology is first-rate and its citizens marvel at the astonishing advancements within their nation. Its citizens pay extremely high taxes and many despise their government as a result. The citizens of Deltannia work diligently to produce Gems and Coal as tradable resources for their nation. | ||
(Energy. Transport. Media.) | (Energy. Transport. Media. Important trade partners include Volsci as neighbour, Tal Shiar as former sister-nation, the nearby [[Occident]]al countries, and [[EOS]] partners.) | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
[[File:Nordkappsami.jpg|thumb|Traditional man from Deltannia]] | [[File:Nordkappsami.jpg|thumb|Traditional man from Deltannia]] | ||
(Language. Religion. Health. Education.) | (Ethnic groups will include some Occidental and Buranian minorities, including Scandinavian and Russian influences. Language is based on Danish. Religion probably has an Occidental Orthodox basis, but also Volsci irreligieus influences. Health is EU average, some Scandinavian good and Russian bad. Education.) | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
(Literature. Visual arts. Music. Cuisine. Sport.) | (Literature: eddas, revolutionary novels, post-Volsci resistance. Visual arts: grey cloudy landscape, the sea, heroic portraits. Music may include Celtic of Islandic influences. Cuisine will include some generic Scandinavian foods. Sport is anything reasonably possible in the far northern climate, for example hockey.) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
* http://archive.nswiki.org/index.php?title=Deltannia | * http://archive.nswiki.org/index.php?title=Deltannia | ||
{{Eurth}} | {{Eurth}} | ||
[[Category:Countries (Eurth)]] | [[Category:Countries (Eurth)]] | ||
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Republic of Deltannia | |
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Motto: For Deltannia! | |
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| Capital | Delta |
| Official languages | Anglish |
| Demonym(s) | Deltan |
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• President | Verner Træsko |
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Deltannia (Old Buranic: Dalmark) is the northernmost nation of Europa on Eurth. It is located entirely on the Parnu peninsula, surrounded by the Argic Ocean to the north, Gulf of Lanjon to the east, Kosscow Sea to the south, and Sea of Storms to the west. In the southeast it borders Volsci, the country's only landbordering neighbour.
Etymology
Formerly known as Telmark. And the "t" changed to a "d". Telmark -> Delmark -> Deltannia
The name Telemark means the "mark of the Thelir", the ancient North Germanic tribe that inhabited what is now known as Upper Telemark in the Migration Period and the Viking Age. – from Telemark, Norvay
Geography
(Parnu peninsula. How long is the coastline? What is the highest point? Climate: Köopen, coldest, warmest. Fauna and flore. Population centres.)
There are nine regions in Deltannia: Kesclin, Karialev, Rialev, Lodia, Rekula, Ruma, Damiste, Vanaparnu and Uleio.
History
The Deltans share a common history with its northern Buran neighbours. Deltannia is a nation known for its long history, backed by a powerful navy. Its people have long since been regarded as revolutionaries, looking towards the future with open arms, prepared to do their duty when called upon.[1]
- 500s BCE: Not much is known about the area. Part of Buranian clanlands. Only mentioned in Aroman sources as a source of resources.
- 500s CE: Dalrik Kingdom or Telemark ("mark of the Thelir"). Include a line of Fisher Kings.
- Deltannia is the northern part. The Old Norse form of the name was Þelamörk or Þilamörk. The first element; Þilir was the name of the inhabitants, and is assumed to be connected with Þelli (pine). The last element mörk means forest or march
- And Tal Shiar is the southern part. The name comes from Del + South / Sur / Syd.
- 1000s: Early exploration of the Storm Sea and Adlantic Ocean.
- 1500s:
- 1800s:
- 1900s: During the early century, the Deltannian Federation was annexed by the then expanding Volsci Republic. The Sabellic language then replaced the Deltan language, and as a result, only older generations understand it, creating a communication barrier with the younger generations.
- 1959: The nation was able to establish self-proclaimed independence during the internal Volscian power struggle.
Politics
Government
(Deltannia is a republic. Leading political parties. President Verner Træsko is of the XXX party. Executive branch. Legislative branch. Judicial branch. Short bit about local politics. Important stances and laws.)
Foreign relations
Deltannia has an open border policy, but in order for immigrants to remain in the country, they will have to become citizens first. Deltannia believes in the freedom of speech and feels that it is every citizen's right to speak freely about their government. The government gives foreign aid when it can, but looks to take care of its own people first. Deltannia will not make deals with another country that has a history of inhuman treatment of its citizens.
Military
International observers consider Deltannia to be an aggressive country.[citation needed] Some say has an itch for war.[citation needed] The government believes nuclear weapons are necessary for the security of its people. The military of Deltannia has been positioned at all border crossings and to arrest drug traffickers. Deltannia allows its citizens to protest their government but uses a strong police force to monitor things and arrest lawbreakers.
Economy
Its technology is first-rate and its citizens marvel at the astonishing advancements within their nation. Its citizens pay extremely high taxes and many despise their government as a result. The citizens of Deltannia work diligently to produce Gems and Coal as tradable resources for their nation.
(Energy. Transport. Media. Important trade partners include Volsci as neighbour, Tal Shiar as former sister-nation, the nearby Occidental countries, and EOS partners.)
Demographics
(Ethnic groups will include some Occidental and Buranian minorities, including Scandinavian and Russian influences. Language is based on Danish. Religion probably has an Occidental Orthodox basis, but also Volsci irreligieus influences. Health is EU average, some Scandinavian good and Russian bad. Education.)
Culture
(Literature: eddas, revolutionary novels, post-Volsci resistance. Visual arts: grey cloudy landscape, the sea, heroic portraits. Music may include Celtic of Islandic influences. Cuisine will include some generic Scandinavian foods. Sport is anything reasonably possible in the far northern climate, for example hockey.)
References
- ↑ Deltannia in Cyber Nations (13 February 2012)
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