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|conventional_long_name = Grand Duchy of Leiphofen-Scharnau <!--Formal or official full name of the country in English-->
|conventional_long_name = Grand Duchy of Leiphofen <!--Formal or official full name of the country in English-->
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|image_flag =        File:Flag of Yelets.svg<!--e.g. Flag of country.svg-->
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|capital =            Leiphofen <!--Name of country/territory's capital, wikilinked if link exists-->
|capital =            Leiphofen <!--Name of country/territory's capital, wikilinked if link exists-->
|largest_city =      Scharnau <!--Name of country/territory's largest city. Use "capital" (without quotemarks) if it's the capital.-->
|largest_city =      Scharnau <!--Name of country/territory's largest city. Use "capital" (without quotemarks) if it's the capital.-->
|official_languages = Scharnauer<!--Languages recognised in legislation, constitution, etc-->
|official_languages = {{wp|Old High German|Leiphic}}<!--Languages recognised in legislation, constitution, etc-->
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|currency =          [[Leiphofen-Scharnauer Lev]]
|currency =          [[Leiphofen Mark]]
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'''Leiphofen-Scharnau''', officially the '''Grand Duchy of Leiphofen-Scharnau''' or the '''Grand Duchy of Leiphofen and Scharnau''', is a sovereign state located within the [[Süd Depths]]. Located east of [[Hrastče]] and south of [[Hafodmark]], Leiphofen-Scharnau enjoys a temperate climate, with a majority of the nation being covered in temperate rainforests and seperated by land cleared for agriculture.
'''Leiphofen''', officially the '''Grand Duchy of Leiphofen''', is a sovereign state located within the [[Süd Depths]]. Located east of [[Hrastče]] and south of [[Hafodmark]], Leiphofen enjoys a temperate climate, with a majority of the nation being covered in temperate rainforests and seperated by land cleared for agriculture.


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:Pine forest in Sweden.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left|alt=Pine forest|Pine forests dominate the landscape of the islands.]]
[[File:Pine forest in Sweden.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left|alt=Pine forest|Pine forests dominate the landscape of the islands.]]
Sudervik and all islands and islets within are located in a body of water called the [[Süd Depths]], where its name is derived. Most of the islands are represented by forested hilly landscapes with jagged and rocky coasts. Almost all of the islands are covered by temperate coniferous rainforests, dominated by pine, spruce, fir and larch. Some portions of the islands are wetlands or meadows, especially near the numerous rivers. A number of areas of the kingdom have been designated as Royal Preserves, protected natural areas for use of the royal family only. Along the rock-bound coasts are lighthouses, beaches, fishing villages, and thousands of offshore islands. There are jagged rocks and cliffs and many bays and inlets. Geologists describe this type of landscape as a "drowned coast", where a rising sea level has invaded former land features, creating bays out of valleys and islands out of mountain tops.  
Leiphofen and all constituent islands and islets within are located within the [[Süd Depths]]. Most of the islands are represented by forested hilly landscapes with jagged and rocky coasts. Almost all of the islands are covered by temperate coniferous rainforests, dominated by pine, spruce, fir and larch. Some portions of the islands are wetlands or meadows, especially near the numerous rivers. A number of areas of the grand duchy have been designated as regal preserves, protected natural areas for use of the regal family only. Along the rock-bound coasts are lighthouses, beaches, fishing villages, and thousands of offshore islands. There are jagged rocks and cliffs and many bays and inlets. Geologists describe this type of landscape as a "drowned coast", where a rising sea level has invaded former land features, creating bays out of valleys and islands out of mountain tops.  


There are a large number of wild animals present on the islands, with the most common being deer, coyotes, foxes, pine squirrels and beavers. Sudervik is home to a great number of birds including Golden Eagles, Cardinals, Bluebirds, and Westland Petrels. Many species of fish live in the ocean waters surrounding the islands, and the fishing industry is a major part of the economy, including commercial whaling.  
There are a large number of wild animals present on the islands, with the most common being deer, coyotes, foxes, pine squirrels and beavers. Leiphofen is home to a great number of birds including Golden Eagles, Cardinals, Bluebirds, and Westland Petrels. Many species of fish live in the ocean waters surrounding the islands, and the fishing industry is a major part of the economy, including commercial whaling.  


===Climate===
===Climate===
The climate of Sudervik is humid continental climate and a cool summer subtype. Surface water temperatures around the islands reach a summer average of 12 °C (54 °F) inshore and 9 °C (48 °F) offshore to winter lows of −1 °C (30 °F) inshore and 2 °C (36 °F) offshore. The sea keeps winter temperatures slightly higher and summer temperatures a little lower on the coast than inland. The maritime climate produces more variable weather, ample precipitation in a variety of forms, greater humidity, lower visibility, more clouds, less sunshine, and higher winds than a continental climate. Light to heavy fog is a common and near daily occurance on the islands
The climate of Leiphofen is humid continental climate and a cool summer subtype. Surface water temperatures around the islands reach a summer average of 12 °C (54 °F) inshore and 9 °C (48 °F) offshore to winter lows of −1 °C (30 °F) inshore and 2 °C (36 °F) offshore. The sea keeps winter temperatures slightly higher and summer temperatures a little lower on the coast than inland. The maritime climate produces more variable weather, ample precipitation in a variety of forms, greater humidity, lower visibility, more clouds, less sunshine, and higher winds than a continental climate. Light to heavy fog is a common and near daily occurance on the islands.
 
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| image1        = 1843 portrait of Prince Francois of Orléans, Prince of Joinville by Winterhalter (Versailles)(2).jpg
| caption1      = Grand Duke Leopold XIX
 
| image2        = Жозефина Лейхтенбергская, королева Швеции и Норвегии.jpg
| caption2      = Grand Duchess Melisenda
 
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== Politics and Administration ==
 
Leiphofen is officially a semi-constitutional monarchy, but the wide powers retained by the monarchy have it still bordering an absolute monarchy ruled by the Lagariman family.The Lagariman dynasty has been ruling Leiphofen since it's creation
 
The Grand Duke has the exclusive power to appoint the prime minister and cabinet ministers who, together, constitute the Council of Ministers, which is the supreme executive authority in the country. The Council of Ministers also initiates legislation.

Latest revision as of 14:58, 24 October 2022

Grand Duchy of Leiphofen
Flag of
Flag
Coat of arms of
Coat of arms
CapitalLeiphofen
Largest cityScharnau
Official languagesLeiphic
GovernmentMonarchy
• Grand Duke
Leopold XIX
Population
• Estimate
49,699,000
CurrencyLeiphofen Mark

Leiphofen, officially the Grand Duchy of Leiphofen, is a sovereign state located within the Süd Depths. Located east of Hrastče and south of Hafodmark, Leiphofen enjoys a temperate climate, with a majority of the nation being covered in temperate rainforests and seperated by land cleared for agriculture.

Geography

Pine forest
Pine forests dominate the landscape of the islands.

Leiphofen and all constituent islands and islets within are located within the Süd Depths. Most of the islands are represented by forested hilly landscapes with jagged and rocky coasts. Almost all of the islands are covered by temperate coniferous rainforests, dominated by pine, spruce, fir and larch. Some portions of the islands are wetlands or meadows, especially near the numerous rivers. A number of areas of the grand duchy have been designated as regal preserves, protected natural areas for use of the regal family only. Along the rock-bound coasts are lighthouses, beaches, fishing villages, and thousands of offshore islands. There are jagged rocks and cliffs and many bays and inlets. Geologists describe this type of landscape as a "drowned coast", where a rising sea level has invaded former land features, creating bays out of valleys and islands out of mountain tops.

There are a large number of wild animals present on the islands, with the most common being deer, coyotes, foxes, pine squirrels and beavers. Leiphofen is home to a great number of birds including Golden Eagles, Cardinals, Bluebirds, and Westland Petrels. Many species of fish live in the ocean waters surrounding the islands, and the fishing industry is a major part of the economy, including commercial whaling.

Climate

The climate of Leiphofen is humid continental climate and a cool summer subtype. Surface water temperatures around the islands reach a summer average of 12 °C (54 °F) inshore and 9 °C (48 °F) offshore to winter lows of −1 °C (30 °F) inshore and 2 °C (36 °F) offshore. The sea keeps winter temperatures slightly higher and summer temperatures a little lower on the coast than inland. The maritime climate produces more variable weather, ample precipitation in a variety of forms, greater humidity, lower visibility, more clouds, less sunshine, and higher winds than a continental climate. Light to heavy fog is a common and near daily occurance on the islands.

Grand Duke Leopold XIX
Grand Duchess Melisenda

Politics and Administration

Leiphofen is officially a semi-constitutional monarchy, but the wide powers retained by the monarchy have it still bordering an absolute monarchy ruled by the Lagariman family.The Lagariman dynasty has been ruling Leiphofen since it's creation

The Grand Duke has the exclusive power to appoint the prime minister and cabinet ministers who, together, constitute the Council of Ministers, which is the supreme executive authority in the country. The Council of Ministers also initiates legislation.

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