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Settlement by [[wikipedia:Germanic peoples|Vierzic tribes]] around the [[Bertenau Delta]] in antiquity gradually led to the establishment and expansion of numerous Vierz kingdoms in central Patyria. These states eventually united to form the [[Kingdom of the Vierz]] in 1610 AD as a result of the [[Eastern Patyrian War]]. With the onset of the [[Revolutionary Era]] in the late 18th century, the beginning of [[Vierz Civil War|civil war]] in 1789 threatened the survival of the kingdom. In 1795, the war ended with the creation of the [[Vierz Empire]] with [[Constantine the Great]] as the first ''{{wp|Kaiser}}''. Over the next 150 years, Vierz colonial holdings in [[West Oridia]], [[Tusola]], and [[South Artalia]] considerably expanded. | Settlement by [[wikipedia:Germanic peoples|Vierzic tribes]] around the [[Bertenau Delta]] in antiquity gradually led to the establishment and expansion of numerous Vierz kingdoms in central Patyria. These states eventually united to form the [[Kingdom of the Vierz]] in 1610 AD as a result of the [[Eastern Patyrian War]]. With the onset of the [[Revolutionary Era]] in the late 18th century, the beginning of [[Vierz Civil War|civil war]] in 1789 threatened the survival of the kingdom. In 1795, the war ended with the creation of the [[Vierz Empire]] with [[Constantine the Great]] as the first ''{{wp|Kaiser}}''. Over the next 150 years, Vierz colonial holdings in [[West Oridia]], [[Tusola]], and [[South Artalia]] considerably expanded. | ||
Colonial conflicts with other Patyrian states, its defeat in the [[Volgarian Revolutionary War]], and the [[1924 economic crisis (WB)|worldwide economic crisis in the late 1920s]] led to the creation of a military dictatorship in 1929. Increasing disputes in Patyria led Vierzland to invade Luepola in 1942, sparking the [[Great War (WB)|Great War]], which swiftly became a worldwide conflict - the deadliest in world history. The war ended in military stalemate in which Vierzland's influence was increased greatly, rising to become [[Legatia]]'s rival as a {{wp|superpower}} with a large standing military and nuclear weapons arsenal during the ensuing [[Cold War (WB)|Cold War]]. Economic difficulties onset by conflicts in Vierz colonies and client states, such as the [[Luepolan War]], led to the [[collapse of the Vierz Empire]] in 1990 after the abdication of ''Kaiser'' [[Viktor IV]] in 1989. A new constitution was ratified in 1992 establishing Vierzland as a [[wikipedia:Federalism|federal]] {{wp|parliamentary republic}}. | Colonial conflicts with other Patyrian states, its defeat in the [[Volgarian Revolutionary War]], and the [[1924 economic crisis (WB)|worldwide economic crisis in the late 1920s]] led to the creation of a military dictatorship in 1929. Increasing disputes in Patyria led Vierzland to invade Luepola in 1942, sparking the [[Great War (WB)|Great War]], which swiftly became a worldwide conflict - the deadliest in world history. The war ended in military stalemate in which Vierzland's influence was increased greatly, rising to become [[Legatia]]'s rival as a {{wp|superpower}} with a large standing military and nuclear weapons arsenal during the ensuing [[Cold War (WB)|Cold War]]. Economic difficulties onset by conflicts in Vierz colonies and client states, such as the [[Luepolan War]], led to the [[collapse of the Vierz Empire]] in 1990 after the abdication of ''Kaiser'' [[Viktor IV]] in 1989. [[Constitution of Vierzland|A new constitution]] was ratified in 1992 establishing Vierzland as a [[wikipedia:Federalism|federal]] {{wp|parliamentary republic}}. | ||
Vierzland is | Vierzland is constitutionally considered a [[wikipedia:Nation state|nation-state]] for the [[wikipedia:Germans|Vierz people]] who constitute 87.5% of the population; the remainder consists of minority groups such as [[wikipedia:Arabs|Caraqis]], [[wikipedia:Mestizo|Mischlinge]], and [[Luepolans]] that immigrated from [[Vierz colonial empire|former Vierz colonies]] or neighbouring states. Two-thirds of the country is [[wikipedia:Catholic Church|Catholic]], with [[wikipedia:Lutheranism|Lutheranism]] and [[wikipedia:Islam|Tariqa]] being significant minority religions. Vierzland is a member of the [[Council of Patyrian States]] and the [[Group of Ten]], and is the founder of the [[Vierz Community]] and the [[International Vierzic Organization]]. The country enjoys a high standard of living, ranking highly in areas of productivity, education, and healthcare, while being one of the world's largest importers and exporters. Vierzland has a significant number of tourist sites and world-renowned universities. | ||
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Vierz Federation Vierze Föderation | |
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 Flag
 Coat of Arms
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| Motto: "Gott und volk" "God and people" | |
| Anthem: O Vierzland hoch in Ehren O highly esteemed Vierzland | |
| Capital and largest city | Adtrüs |
| Official languages | Vierz |
| Ethnic groups | 87.5% Vierz 6.7% Caraqis 3.7% Mischlinge 0.6% Luepolans 1.5% other |
| Demonym(s) | Vierz |
| Government | Federal parliamentary republic |
| Kaspar Vahl | |
| Paul Bachmeier | |
| Eva Weiskopf | |
| Thorsten Hopfer | |
| Legislature | Federal Assembly |
| Population | |
• 2019 estimate | 95,613,152 |
• 2015 census | 94,295,581 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2015 estimate |
• Total | $4.512 trillion |
• Per capita | $47,859 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2015 estimate |
• Total | $4.022 trillion |
• Per capita | $42,663 |
| Gini (2018) |  35.6medium |
| HDI (2018) |  0.913very high |
| Currency | Vierzmark (VZM) |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .vz |
Vierzland, officially the Vierz Federation (Vierz: Vierze Föderation), is a sovereign state in northeast Patyria. It is bordered by Vostrum to the northeast, Luepola to the east, Lairea to the south, and Gallia to the west. Vierzland is comprised of fourteen states, and the capital and largest city is Adtrüs with a population of 8,103,837, one of the most populous cities on the continent. With the total population around 90 million, the country is the third largest in Patyria in that regard, and is one of the largest in terms of area.
Settlement by Vierzic tribes around the Bertenau Delta in antiquity gradually led to the establishment and expansion of numerous Vierz kingdoms in central Patyria. These states eventually united to form the Kingdom of the Vierz in 1610 AD as a result of the Eastern Patyrian War. With the onset of the Revolutionary Era in the late 18th century, the beginning of civil war in 1789 threatened the survival of the kingdom. In 1795, the war ended with the creation of the Vierz Empire with Constantine the Great as the first Kaiser. Over the next 150 years, Vierz colonial holdings in West Oridia, Tusola, and South Artalia considerably expanded.
Colonial conflicts with other Patyrian states, its defeat in the Volgarian Revolutionary War, and the worldwide economic crisis in the late 1920s led to the creation of a military dictatorship in 1929. Increasing disputes in Patyria led Vierzland to invade Luepola in 1942, sparking the Great War, which swiftly became a worldwide conflict - the deadliest in world history. The war ended in military stalemate in which Vierzland's influence was increased greatly, rising to become Legatia's rival as a superpower with a large standing military and nuclear weapons arsenal during the ensuing Cold War. Economic difficulties onset by conflicts in Vierz colonies and client states, such as the Luepolan War, led to the collapse of the Vierz Empire in 1990 after the abdication of Kaiser Viktor IV in 1989. A new constitution was ratified in 1992 establishing Vierzland as a federal parliamentary republic.
Vierzland is constitutionally considered a nation-state for the Vierz people who constitute 87.5% of the population; the remainder consists of minority groups such as Caraqis, Mischlinge, and Luepolans that immigrated from former Vierz colonies or neighbouring states. Two-thirds of the country is Catholic, with Lutheranism and Tariqa being significant minority religions. Vierzland is a member of the Council of Patyrian States and the Group of Ten, and is the founder of the Vierz Community and the International Vierzic Organization. The country enjoys a high standard of living, ranking highly in areas of productivity, education, and healthcare, while being one of the world's largest importers and exporters. Vierzland has a significant number of tourist sites and world-renowned universities.
Etymology
History
Antiquity
Middle Ages
Kingdom to Empire
Great War
Cold War
Luepolan War
Imperial collapse and modern day
Geography
Political geography
Climate
Urbanization
Largest cities and towns in Vierzland
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| Rank | States of Vierzland | Pop. | |||||||
 Adtrüs  Bertenau |
1 | Adtrüs | Adtrüs Capital Region | 8,103,837 |  Friedrichstadt  Kasenberg | ||||
| 2 | Bertenau | Geismar | 5,292,458 | ||||||
| 3 | Friedrichstadt | Geismar | 4,644,591 | ||||||
| 4 | Kasenberg | Kustaat | 2,994,342 | ||||||
| 5 | Tilleda | Vogach | 1,523,293 | ||||||
| 6 | Strauben | Hauvel | 1,246,785 | ||||||
| 7 | Talheim | Kastor | 987,474 | ||||||
| 8 | Schattendorf | Hauvel | 808,245 | ||||||
| 9 | Gidenburg | Rastede | 751,959 | ||||||
| 10 | Jesselitz | Jeien | 714,043 | ||||||