Gotneska

Second Kingdom of Gotneska Annað Konungsríki af Gotneska Dara Ríocht na Gotalainn
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Sanngirni Guðs sem við trúum Fairness of God We Believe
Anthem: Ri undioir fjallinu
Map of Gotneska
Capital	Læniguëuíl
Largest	Dunshaughlin
Official languages	Götaish
Recognised national languages	Meallángan
Ethnic groups	35% Götani 33% Máellái 2% Nanuvat 5% Ruaí x% Ateenian x% Aurivizh 2% Densëhars x% Ulfan
Demonym(s)	Goutian
Government	Constitutional-Parliamentary Monarchy
• Monarch	Sarah II
• Prime Minister	Askur Karlsson
• Deputy Prime Minister	Olfúr Andersson
• Speaker of the Þjóðþing	Erik Magnússon
Legislature	Þjóðþing
Establishment
• Cordic & Norse Peoples migrate	3500 to 500 BC
• Christianization	460-1290 AD
• Kingdom of Mealláig	550–917 AD
• Battle of Aluísslækur	21 August 916
Area
•	349,700 km2 (135,000 sq mi)
Population
• 2020 estimate	19,747,689
• Density	56.5/km2 (146.3/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2022 estimate
• Total	276.467 billion
Gini (2020)	26.8 low
HDI (2020)	0.93 very high
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (WAST)
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy (AD)
Driving side	right
Calling code	+25
Internet TLD	.ga

The Second Kingdom of Gotneska, commonly known as Gotaland (Götaish: Konungsríki Gotneska, and widely known just as Gotneska and rarely by the Kingdom and Commonwealth of Gotneska), is a sovereign nation and Constitutional-Parliamentary Monarchy in Argis on Eurth. The country shares borders with Nanaviit to the north, Aurivizh to the east, and Ulfheimr to the west. Both the eastern and western borders are created by rivers. The country has a population of 19.5 million citizens. The political capital is located in Læniguëuíl, and the largest city is Dunshaughlin

The country is organised as a Constitutional-Parliamentary Monarchy. The history of Gotneska as a unified kingdom began in the 9th century. Recent events such as the Collapse of the Goutian Empire and the Gotneskan Civil War (1979-1984) have left a clear mark on the country and its people. Since 2017, the head of state is Queen Sarah II from the House of Rejavi.

Modern Gotneska has a mixed economy, with many people earning a modest income. Gotneska is a member of several different international organizations, including the Assembled Nations. It has applied to become a Partner for Peace membership in Trident.

Etymology

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History

Main article: History of Gotneska

The history of Gotneska as a unified kingdom began in the 9th century. However, historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living there, the Götaí and Ruaíaí, as early as 500 CE. These early documents include the writings of ?? and ??. With the Christianization of the Geats circa 660s AD, it is clear that there existed a kingship. Queen Sarah II can trace her lineage back to the Cordic & Namór Ásásadóirmenni kings ?? and ?? from this time, thus making the Monarchy of Gotneska one of the oldest continues bloodlines in Argis. The area now known as Gotneska has a rich prehistory, having been populated by several prehistoric cultures and people for about 10,500 to 8,000 years, since the end of the last ice age. But the first evidence of human presence in Gotneska is much earlier, dating to around 45,000 years ago.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Gotneska

Gotneska is located on the western half of the yeetland peninsula. It is border by Aurivizh to the southeast, and Ulfheimr to the west. Most of the nation is south of the Argic Circle, but a small portion lays north of it, one of the largest settlements lays 10 km North of the city. The nation has serval small islands off its coast. The country lies between latitudes 59 and 70°N, and longitudes 14 and 10°W. The most notable topographical features of the country are the Kendovstrunmahhe Mountains, Aurum Coast. The Gotneskan Kendovstrunmahhes are located mainly within the Járnger Ðr, the highest point is Skaðifjall, at 5,785 metres (18,980 ft). And the lowest point would be sea level at 0 m. Gotneska also has five major rivers, two of which help create it borders.

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  Skaðifjall, it has the highest peak in the nation.

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  The River Bóanau, Located in Aibhneacha Móra NP.

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  One of many cleansing forest fires in the Taiga.

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  Open Grasslands in the northeastern part.

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  Aerial view of Saint Áine Monastery, Cordic Isles.

Administrative divisions

The bureaucratic administration of Gotneksa is divided into four basic levels. Following the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS), these levels are: country, region (NUTS-1), province (NUTS-2), and municipality (LAU). Below the national government, there are 4 regions, further divided into 16 provinces and then 42 counties.

Location Flag Province Capital (Pop.) Largest city (Pop.) Total area Population Austurgothia (East Gothia) Sækjahöfn Bridfrethbu Mahoney Sionainn Dunshaughlin Fjallannland Járnger Ðr Jörðlæk 689,389 Lænighríh Læniguëuíl Rídearg 4,430,904 Vesturgothia (West Gothia) Rauðnunger Total Gotneska 349,700 km2 (135,000 sq mi) 19,747,689 Politics Government Big Four of Gotneska Sarah II Queen of Gotneska Askur Karlsson Prime Minister of Gotneska Erik Magnússon Speaker of the Riksdag Olfúr Andersson Deputy Prime Minister Politics in Gotneska operates under a framework laid out in the Constitution. First written in 1849, it establishes a sovereign state in the form of a constitutional monarchy, with a representative parliamentary system. The monarch officially retains executive power and presides over the Council of State (privy council). The monarch has full executive power which they can use to a limit some other things they can are such as the formal appointment and dismissal of the Prime Minister and other Government ministers. The Monarch is not answerable for his or her actions, and their person is sacrosanct. Hereditary monarch Queen Sarah II has been head of state since 10 October 2017. She is supported by a Prime Minister, currently Askur Karlsson. Two other important political figures are Speaker of the Riksdag Erik Magnússon and Deputy Prime Minister Olfúr Andersson. (WIP. Explain the Riksdag. Who rules, how, and for how long? Political parties. What levels of government exist? How about the local level? Who makes the laws? Who deals out your justice? Which government services exist? What is the name of your police?) Foreign relations (WIP. Foreign affairs, alliances, membership of international organisations.) Military (WIP. How are the armed forces organised?) Economy Modern Gotneska has a mixed economy that is primarily service-based. It has a strong $economicSectorName sector, with some important international companies having a presence there. Additionally, the country has developed a thriving technology sector, with a strong focus on renewable energy. Tourism is also a major contributor to the economy, as its provinces are known for their rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and historical sites. Agriculture continues to play a role in the economies of rural areas, with crops such as potatoes, barley, and livestock being raised for both domestic consumption and export. Fishing and seafood production is also a significant industry in coastal provinces. Additionally, extractive industries contribute to the economies of $provinceName and $provinceName. (WIP. Employment. Exports and imports. International partners. Currency. Energy. Transportation. Science & technology. Unemployment numbers. Tourism. Media.) Demographics Religion Religion in Gotneska   Catholic (65%)   Protestant (5%)   Vjoldinism (7%)   Cordic paganism (6%)   Old Norse (16%) Religious freedom is constitutionally provided for in Gotneska, and the country's constitution had been secular from 1969 to 1973. Christianity is the predominant religion, and while Gotneska remains a predominantly Catholic country, the percentage of the population who identified as Catholic on the census has fallen sharply from 87.2 percent in the 2011 census to 84.3 percent in the most recent 2019 census. Other results from the 2019 census are: 6.7% Protestant, 5.2% Neopagan, and 4.2% as having no religion. Gotneska's patron saints are Saint Áine, Saint Palmer, Saint Brendan and Saint Arvid. Saint Áine & Palmer are the only ones commonly recognised as the patron saint. Saint Áine's Day is celebrated on 18 March in Gotneska and abroad as the Gotneskan national day. Will Saint Palmer's Day is celebrated on 2nd April. Both days have parades and other celebrations. Culture Main article: Famous Gotneskan’s Music Most Gotneskan music is related to Cordic or TBD name, and includes folk and pop traditions. Notable Gotneskan music acts include medieval music group Nafoíne Guth, and the Cordic Women. Famous singers from this group include; Gráinne Ó Gallchobhair. Cuisine Popular everyday beverages among the Gotneskan’s include tea and coffee. Alcoholic drinks associated with Gotneska include wurld-famous Bronaugh, which is an amber ale/stout that originated in the brewery of Patrick Bronaugh at St. Áine's Gate in Sionainn. Sports The most popular team sports in Gotneska are Rugby, Geltic Football, and finally Football. Rugby is by far the more popular and pretty successful in international competition. Football is second when it comes to international wins only behind Rugby which has been able to keep a pretty consistent ranking in the Top 10. Geltic Football is the most successful in international competition, but unlike Rugby and Football there is not World Cup competition.