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{{WIP}}{{Region icon Anteria}} {{NSNIcon|Gorsko}}
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{{Infobox dependency
{{Infobox political division
| name = The Sovereign Island of Gorsko <br><small>Gorsko</small>
| name = Gorsko
| native_name = Њезависло острово Горска<br><small>Горско</small> [[Gorskan language|(Gorskan)]]
| native_name = ''Gorsko'' ([[Gorskan language|Gorskan]])<br>''Gorsko'' ([[Morrawian language|Morrawian]])
| settlement_type = [[Morrawia#Administrative_divisions|Organized territory of Morrawia]]
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| settlement_type = [[Morrawia#Administrative divisions|Organized Territory of Morrawia]]
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| official_name = The Sovereign Island of Gorsko<br>Njezavisli ostrov Gorska ([[Gorskan language|Gorskan]])<br>Gorský suwerénní ostrow ([[Morrawian language|Morrawian]])
| image_caption =
| image_flag = Gorsko_flag.svg
| image_flag = Gorsko_flag.png
| flag_size = 125px
| flag_size = 125px
| flag_alt = A flag with a bright orange sunset behind dark blue mountains on a white background.
| flag_link = Flag of Gorsko
| flag_link = Flag of Gorsko
| image_seal =
| image_seal = Gorsko_coat_of_arms.svg
| seal_size =
| seal_size = 85px
| seal_type =
| seal_alt = A seal split in two parts, both dark blue wioth the left featuring a white stripe and the right one a golden castle. The seal has two golden griffins on each side, a crown on top and the old royal chain around it.
| seal_link =
| seal_type = Coat of arms
| etymology = Mountain land
| seal_link = Coat of arms of Gorsko
| nickname =  
| image_map =  
| motto = ''Ми ша ње вуздамо.'' <br> "We will not give up."
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| subdivision_name = [[Morrawia]]
| subdivision_name = [[Morrawia]]
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| established_title3 = [[Gorsko#History|Sovereign Island of Gorsko]]
| established_title3 = [[Gorsko#History|Sovereign Island of Gorsko]]
| established_date3 = 1766
| established_date3 = 1766
| founder =
| official_languages = {{hlist|[[Gorskan language|Gorskan]]|[[Morrawian language|Morrawian]]}}
| named_for = Mountain land
| capital = [[Žimorj]]
| religion = {{unbulleted list
| languages_type =
|68.2% {{wp|Islam}}
| languages_sub =
| {{Tree list}}
| languages =
*25.6% {{wp|Christianity}}
| languages2_type =
**22.4% {{wp|Protestantism|Protestant}}
| languages2_sub =
**3.2% {{wp|Catholic Church|Catholic}}
| languages2 =
{{Tree list/end}}
| demonym = [[Gorskans|Gorskan]]
| 3.7% [[Religion in Gorsko|Other]]
| ethnic_groups =
| 2.5% {{wp|Irreligion|Non-religious}}
| ethnic_groups_year =
}}
| government_type = {{wp|devolution|Devolved}} {{wp|executive (government)|exeutive-led}} system within a {{wp|Presidential system|presidential}} {{wp|republic}}
| government_type = {{wp|devolution|Devolved}} {{wp|executive (government)|exeutive-led}} system within a {{wp|Presidential system|presidential}} {{wp|republic}}
| leader_title1 = [[Territorial Governor of Gorsko|Territorial Governor]]
| leader_title1 = [[Territorial Governor of Gorsko|Territorial Governor]]
| leader_name1 = [[Jana Koprovova]]
| leader_name1 = [[Jana Koprovičova]]
| leader_title2 = [[Territorial Secretary of Gorsko|Territorial Secretary]]
| leader_title2 = [[Territorial Secretary of Gorsko|Territorial Secretary]]
| leader_name2 = [[Maćej Źeľoni]]
| leader_name2 = [[Maćej Źeľonic]]
| leader_title3 = [[Territorial Executive of Gorsko|Territorial Executive]]
| leader_title3 = [[Territorial Executive of Gorsko|Territorial Executive]]
| leader_name3 = [[Natalia Zoltova]]
| leader_name3 = [[Natalia Zoltovićova]]
| leader_title4 = [[Territorial Chief Justice of Gorsko|Territorial Chief Justice]]
| leader_title4 = [[Territorial Chief Justice of Gorsko|Territorial Chief Justice]]
| leader_name4 = [[Pavel Črni]]
| leader_name4 = [[Pavel Črni]]
| legislature = [[Legislative sitting of Gorsko|Legislative sitting]]
| legislature = [[Legislative sitting of Gorsko|Legislative sitting]]
| national_representation_type1 = [[Federal Government of Morrawia#House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]
| national_representation1 = [[Federal Government of Morrawia#House of Representatives|One non-voting delegate]]
| national_representation_type2 =
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| area_km2 = 1,176
| area_km2 = 1,176
| area_rank =
| area_sq_mi =  <!-- Do not remove as per WP:MOSNUM -->
| area_sq_mi =
| area_rank = not ranked
| percent_water =
| area_label2 =  
| population_estimate = 124,064
| area_data2 = <!-- Do not remove as per WP:MOSNUM -->
| population_census = 123,985
| percent_water =  
| elevation_max_m = 1,762
| elevation_max_point = [[Maćin]]
| elevation_min_m = 0
| elevation_min_point = [[Sunadic Ocean]]
| population_estimate = {{IncreaseNeutral}} 40,013
| population_estimate_year = 2024
| population_estimate_year = 2024
| population_estimate_rank = Not ranked
| population_estimate_rank =
| population_census = {{steady}} 39,984
| population_census_year = 2015
| population_census_year = 2015
| population_density_km2 = 105.43
| population_density_km2 = 34
| population_density_sq_mi = <!-- Do not remove as per WP:MOSNUM -->
| population_density_sq_mi = <!-- Do not remove as per WP:MOSNUM -->
| population_density_rank =
| population_density_rank = not ranked
| elevation_footnotes =
| GDP_PPP = {{increase}} 3.401 billion ACU
| elevation_m =
| GDP_PPP = 8.319 billion ACU
| GDP_PPP_year = 2024
| GDP_PPP_year = 2024
| GDP_PPP_rank = Not ranked
| GDP_PPP_rank = not ranked
| GDP_PPP_per_capita = 67,058 ACU
| GDP_PPP_per_capita = {{increase}} 85,058 ACU
| GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = Not ranked
| GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = not ranked
| GDP_nominal = 8.087 billion ACU
| GDP_nominal = {{increase}} 2.606 billion ACU
| GDP_nominal_year = 2024
| GDP_nominal_year = 2024
| GDP_nominal_rank = Not ranked
| GDP_nominal_rank = not ranked
| GDP_nominal_per_capita = 65,185 ACU
| GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} 65,185 ACU
| GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = Not ranked
| GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = not ranked
| Gini = 33.4
| Gini = 31.4 <!-- number only --><!--- DO NOT USE CIA World Factbook. The Gini index is a parameter in calculating the HDI so the Gini index and the HDI should be from the same source, i.e. Human Development Report 2009. --->
| Gini_year = 2024
| Gini_year = 2024
| Gini_change = decrease<!-- increase/decrease/steady -->
| Gini_change = steady <!-- increase/decrease/steady -->
| Gini_ref =
| Gini_ref =
| HDI = 0.949<!-- number only -->
| HDI = 0.949 <!-- number only -->
| HDI_year = 2024<!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year-->
| HDI_year = 2024<!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year-->
| HDI_change = increase<!-- increase/decrease/steady -->
| HDI_change = steady<!-- increase/decrease/steady -->
| HDI_ref =
| HDI_ref =  
| HDI_rank = Not ranked
| HDI_rank = not ranked
| currency = Morrawian Tollar (₮)
| currency = [[Morrawian Tollar]] (₮)
| currency_code =
| currency_code =  
| timezone =  
| timezone =  
| utc_offset = +1
| utc_offset = +01:00
| date_format = DD-MM-YYYY
| date_format = dd/mm/yyyy<br />yyyy/mm/dd
| electricity =
| drives_on = left
| drives_on = left
| calling_code = +415
| calling_code = +415
| blank_name_sec1 =
| blank_info_sec1 =
| iso_code = GO
| iso_code = GO
| cctld = .go
| cctld = .go
| website =
|largest_city=[[Glosnjik]]}}
| footnotes =
Gorsko ({{wp|International phonetic alphabet|IPA: /gɒrˈskoʊ/}}), natively known as ''Gorsko'' ({{wp|International phonetic alphabet|Ipa: /ˈgorsko/}}), is an [[Morrawia#Administrative_divisions|Organized territory of Morrawia]] located on the [[Motach Island]] in the [[Alabaster Gulf]], lying about /TBA/ kilometres away from the Morrawian mainland. The total land area is 1,176km<sup>2</sup>, occupying an {{Wp|oceanic climate}} zone strongly influenced by the [[Sunadic Ocean]] with warm summers and mild and humid winters. In the centre of the island the geography is hilly to mountainous, whilst on the coast it is largely flat.
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Gorsko ({{wp|International phonetic alphabet|IPA: /gɒrˈskoʊ/}}), natively known as ''Горско'' ({{wp|International phonetic alphabet|Ipa: /ˈgorsko/}}), is an [[Morrawia#Administrative_divisions|Organized territory of Morrawia]] located on the [[Motach Island]] in the [[Alabaster Gulf]], lying about /TBA/ kilometres away from the Morrawian mainland. The total land area is 1,176km<sup>2</sup>, occupying an {{Wp|oceanic climate}} zone strongly influenced by the [[Sunadic Ocean]] with warm summers and mild and humid winters. In the centre of the island the geography is hilly to mountainous, whilst on the coast it is largely flat.
The capital city, as well as the political center, is [[Žimorj]], whilst [[Glosnjik]] is the most populous and the main economic and cultural center, with about 11.6 thousand residents, which is roughly 29% of the total Gorskan population of 39,984 inhabitants, leading to a population density of 34/km<sup>2</sup>. It is one of the most religious parts of [[Morrawia]], with 95.6% of the population aligning with {{Wp|Christianity}}, 89.4% being {{wp|Protestantism|Protestant}} and 6.2% {{wp|Catholic Church|Catholic}}. About 93.8% is ethnically [[Gorskan people|Gorskan]], with the vast majority of the remaining population, circa 5% of the population, being ethnically [[Morrawia#Demographics|Morrawian]]. Gorsko has a {{Wp|unicameralism|unicameral}} [[Legislature of Gorsko|legislature]] which assists the [[Territorial Governor of Gorsko|territorial governor of Gorsko]]. It is represented in the [[Government of Morrawia#House of Representatives|House of Representatives of Morrawia]] by a non-voting member, currently a representative of the [[Gorskan Republican party|Gorskan branch of the Republican party]].


The largest city and the capital is Žimor, with about 75 thousand residents, which is roughly 62% of the whole population of 124,064 inhabitants, leading to a population density of 105.43/km<sup>2</sup>. It is the only {{Wp|Islam|Muslim}} majority part of [[Morrawia]], with 68.2% of the population aligning with {{Wp|Islam}}, with another 25.6% aligning with {{Wp|Christianity}}. About 87% is ethnically [[Gorskan people|Gorskan]], with the vast majority of the remaining population, circa 8% of the total population, being ethnically [[Morrawia#Demographics|Morrawian]]. Gorsko has a {{Wp|unicameralism|unicameral}} [[Legislature of Gorsko|legislature]] which assists the [[Territorial Governor of Gorsko|territorial governor of Gorsko]]. It is represented in the [[Government of Morrawia#House of Representatives|House of Representatives of Morrawia]] by a non-voting member, currently a representative of the Gorskan branch of the Republican party.
Gorsko is a {{Wp|Developed country|developed high-income economy}}, which is in large part due to its status as a {{Wp|tax haven}} and {{Wp|offshore banking}} destination. The largest sector are {{Wp|Service (economics)|services}}, mainly insurance, banking, {{Wp|information and communication technology}} and {{Wp|online gambling}}. Whilst this status has greatly boosted the [[Economy of Gorsko|Gorskan economy]], it has lead to {{Wp|money laundering}}, {{Wp|financial crime}}, and {{Wp|terrorism financing}} issues. The country vaguely follows the Morrawian welfare system, with free healthcare and education for all.


Gorsko is a {{Wp|Developed country|developed high-income economy}}, which is in large part due to its status as a {{Wp|tax haven}} and {{Wp|offshore banking}} destination. The largest sector are {{Wp|Service (economics)|services}}, mainly insurance, banking, {{Wp|information and communication technology}} and {{Wp|online gambling}}. Whilst this status has greatly boosted the [[Economy of Gorsko|Gorskan economy]], it has lead to {{Wp|money laundering}}, {{Wp|financial crime}}, and {{Wp|terrorism financing}} issues. The country follows the Morrawian welfare system, with free healthcare and education for all.
== Etymology ==
 
== Geography and enviroment ==
 
=== Topography ===
 
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=== Transport ===
== Transportation ==
[[File:Aqueduct Gorsko.jpg|thumb|The Čaśćna bay aqueduct, a project renowned for its unique sollution in regards to allowing ship passage into the bay.]]
Transportation in Gorsko is mainly handled by private vehicles, especially automobiles and motorcycles. The most popular types of automobiles are {{Wp|Pickup truck|pickup trucks}} due to their practicality in transporting goods, which is esential to everyday life in Gorsko due to its rural character. The most common automobile brand is the domestic manufacturer [[Gab]], followed by Morrawian brands such as [[Tatra]], [[Elben]] and [[Bull]], with Gab being headquartered in Gorsko, producing mainly {{Wp|truck|trucks}}, {{Wp|van|vans}}, {{Wp|Crossover (automobile)|crossovers}}, and {{Wp|SUV|SUVs}}. It is a budget brand, available for purchase in Gorsko, [[Morrawia]], and many other countries, mostly in [[Thrismari]]. Gorsko is home to world-class infrastructure and well-known projects that have been praised by the internation community due to their innovativeness and creative sollutions to problems that are commonly faced during construction in Gorsko's enviroment, especially its mountaineous terrain. Many politicians and citizens argue that a large number of infrastructure projects suffer from over-engineering in order to appease investors and engineering/architecture firms to drive further investment into the teritorry.


=== Electricity and gas supply ===
=== Roads ===
[[File:G-1 tunnel.jpg|thumb|The G-1 interstate pictured at the southern tunnel's western end.]]
Building roads has always been difficult in Gorsko due to its mountainous terrain, although after decades of effort, a system of highways has been constructed, starting with the [[G-1 road (Gorsko)|G-1 interstate]], the only interstate located on the island. First proposed in 1972 by [[Jan Vrbi]], a Gorskan civil engineer, his proposal was initially denied due to predicted traffic volumes in Gorsko not warranting a highway of such size. In 1984 the proposal was picked up again and tweaked by federal engineers to follow Gorsko's challenging terrain more faithfully. In 1988 the first visualisation was released to the public, sparking outrage in Gorsko due to cutting through protected terrain. After 2 years the final agreement on the interstate's route was reached, with construction starting in 1991, expected to be finished in 1998, however complications associated with the two tunnels' construction delayed the opening to 2004. The highway starts in the [[Port of Glosnjik]], wrapping around the city of [[Glosnjik]] itself, after which it passes through a tunnel in the [[Janjicke Alpi]] and heads south following the coast through another tunnel until eventually reaching the capital city of [[Žimorj]].


=== Cannabis cultivation ===
[[File:Gorskan_teritorrial_highway.jpg|thumb|The [[G-13 road (Gorsko)|G-13]] teritorrial highway passing through some of the most difficult terrain along its route.]]
Gorsko is also home to four teritorrial highways which make up the majority of Gorskan highways. Three of these have been fully funded and built by the Gorskan teritorrial government, whilst the [[G-10 road (Gorsko)|G-10]] was funded by the federal government of [[Morrawia]] as an extension to the G-1 interstate. The first of these highways, the [[G-11 road (Gorsko)|G-11]] was proposed in 1995 and put to public vote in 1996, passing by a narrow margin of 2.7%. Construction started in 1997 and finished in 2004 without delays, shortly after the G-1, completing the highway ringroad. It, like the interstate, features two tunnels, however it is also completed by the [[Most Viktora z Butković]] suspension bridge over the [[Črnjeć river]] in the north-western part of the island. The second teritorrial highway to be finsihed was the [[G-12 road (Gorsko)|G-12]] in eastern Gorsko, connecting the [[Stupka peninsula]] to the interstate. Like the G-11, it went through a public vote in early 2005, with construction starting in late 2005 and finishing in 2008 with a delay of three months due to a sudden material shortage. The last extension, the [[G-13 road (Gorsko)|G-13]], was approved without a public vote in 2012 and was finished in 2014, serving as a connector between the G-11 and northern Gorsko.


== Culture ==
=== Public transportation ===
{{Main|Public transportation in Gorsko|Gorskan Integrated Transportation}}
[[File:Landwasserviadukt, aerial photography from northeast 1.jpg|thumb|An aerial photograph of the [[Vijadukt Svobodi]] from the northeast.]]
Public transportation was an important mode of travel for both locals and visitors in Gorsko, connecting all settlements on the island by rail or bus services, with about 31% of the daily trips made on the island being handled by public transportation in 1975, at the peak of public transportation in Gorsko, nowadays only serving about 11% of all daily trips. All public transportation is kept up by the government-owned [[Gorskan Integrated Transportation]] (Gorskan: ''Gorska Integrovana Prjepravica)'', which has been serving the island since the construction of the first rail link between [[Žimor]] and the neighbouring village of [[Doljina]] in 1964. The Gorskan rail network has since grown to 86 km thanks to past intense investment from the Gorskan and Morrawian governments, although it peaked at 186 km in 1977. All lines are electrified with an {{Wp|15 kV AC railway electrification|alternating current at 15kV}}. A common issue that had to be addressed during the construction of the network and still causes significant difficulties in Gorsko's infrastructure of all kinds is its mountainous terrain. Due to this, a {{Wp|Narrow-gauge railway|narrow gauge}} railway with the gauge of {{Wp|3 ft 6 in gauge railways|3 ft 6 in}} (1,067 mm) was used, which allows for cheaper construction as well as manipulation in steep terrain and narrow turns. Due to a decrease in investment into public transportation, and the promotion of personal cars due to large budget cuts by the past conservative governments not alocating enough funds towards public transportation, public transportation has been largely neglected, being mainly used by young people below the age of 16 (the legal driving age), and the elderly and disabled. Today, public transportation investment has slightly increased, although mainly for bus networks, citing the costs of rail travel as the main area of concern.


=== Language ===
[[File:Vannes kicéo citaro 2 ligne 3 kersec vers conleau.jpg|thumb|A bus driving along its route on a bridge in one of Gorsko's low-lands.]]
The second most used form of public transportation right after railways are buses, which serve small villages and areas difficult or impossible to reach by train, as well as settlements that are no longer served by rail services. All buses in Gorsko are {{Wp|Low-floor bus|low-floor buses}} due to concerns of accessibility, especially for senior citizens and wheelchair users. The first bus link on the island was established in 1934 during a period of modernization in Gorsko by a private operator called [[Gorski Busi]], which handled all bus operations on the island except [[Public transportation in Glosnjik#Buses|inner-city bus travel in Glosnjik]], which was operated by [[Gorskan Integrated Transportation]] that later purchased and incorporated Gorski Busi into its structure in 1972 for 10,193,476 ₮ (ACU 2,548,369). Gorsko is also served by a {{Wp|ferry}} service that connects it with the Morrawian mainland.


=== Folklore ===
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=== Sport ===
== Gorskan sovereignity movement ==


== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 16:59, 14 July 2024

Gorsko
Gorsko (Gorskan)
Gorsko (Morrawian)
The Sovereign Island of Gorsko
Njezavisli ostrov Gorska (Gorskan)
Gorský suwerénní ostrow (Morrawian)
Sovereign stateMorrawia
Duchy of Gorskoc. 680
Free Island of Zimor1204
Sovereign Island of Gorsko1766
CapitalŽimorj
Largest cityGlosnjik
Official languages
Demonym(s)Gorskan
GovernmentDevolved exeutive-led system within a presidential republic
Jana Koprovičova
Maćej Źeľonic
Natalia Zoltovićova
Pavel Črni
LegislatureLegislative sitting
National representation
One non-voting delegate
Area
• Total
1,176 km2 (454 sq mi) (not ranked)
Highest elevation1,762 m (5,781 ft)
Lowest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Population
• 2024 estimate
Neutral increase 40,013
• 2015 census
Steady 39,984
• Density
34/km2 (88.1/sq mi) (not ranked)
GDP (PPP)2024 estimate
• Total
Increase 3.401 billion ACU (not ranked)
• Per capita
Increase 85,058 ACU (not ranked)
GDP (nominal)2024 estimate
• Total
Increase 2.606 billion ACU (not ranked)
• Per capita
Increase 65,185 ACU (not ranked)
Gini (2024)Steady 31.4
medium
HDI (2024)Steady 0.949
very high · not ranked
CurrencyMorrawian Tollar (₮)
Time zoneUTC+01:00
Date formatdd/mm/yyyy
yyyy/mm/dd
Driving sideleft
Calling code+415
ISO 3166 codeGO
Internet TLD.go

Gorsko (IPA: /gɒrˈskoʊ/), natively known as Gorsko (Ipa: /ˈgorsko/), is an Organized territory of Morrawia located on the Motach Island in the Alabaster Gulf, lying about /TBA/ kilometres away from the Morrawian mainland. The total land area is 1,176km2, occupying an oceanic climate zone strongly influenced by the Sunadic Ocean with warm summers and mild and humid winters. In the centre of the island the geography is hilly to mountainous, whilst on the coast it is largely flat.

The capital city, as well as the political center, is Žimorj, whilst Glosnjik is the most populous and the main economic and cultural center, with about 11.6 thousand residents, which is roughly 29% of the total Gorskan population of 39,984 inhabitants, leading to a population density of 34/km2. It is one of the most religious parts of Morrawia, with 95.6% of the population aligning with Christianity, 89.4% being Protestant and 6.2% Catholic. About 93.8% is ethnically Gorskan, with the vast majority of the remaining population, circa 5% of the population, being ethnically Morrawian. Gorsko has a unicameral legislature which assists the territorial governor of Gorsko. It is represented in the House of Representatives of Morrawia by a non-voting member, currently a representative of the Gorskan branch of the Republican party.

Gorsko is a developed high-income economy, which is in large part due to its status as a tax haven and offshore banking destination. The largest sector are services, mainly insurance, banking, information and communication technology and online gambling. Whilst this status has greatly boosted the Gorskan economy, it has lead to money laundering, financial crime, and terrorism financing issues. The country vaguely follows the Morrawian welfare system, with free healthcare and education for all.

Etymology

Geography and enviroment

Topography

Geology

Flora and fauna

Terrestrial ecology

Protected areas

Climate

Enviromental issues

History

Demographics

Population

Ancestry

Language

Religion

Birth data

Economy

Taxation

Cost of living

Information and communication technology

Culture

Customs and etiquette

Cuisine

Mythology

Literature, art and film

Music

Architecture

Clothes

Sports

Tourism

Health

Education

Public schools

Private schools

Colleges and universities

Transportation

The Čaśćna bay aqueduct, a project renowned for its unique sollution in regards to allowing ship passage into the bay.

Transportation in Gorsko is mainly handled by private vehicles, especially automobiles and motorcycles. The most popular types of automobiles are pickup trucks due to their practicality in transporting goods, which is esential to everyday life in Gorsko due to its rural character. The most common automobile brand is the domestic manufacturer Gab, followed by Morrawian brands such as Tatra, Elben and Bull, with Gab being headquartered in Gorsko, producing mainly trucks, vans, crossovers, and SUVs. It is a budget brand, available for purchase in Gorsko, Morrawia, and many other countries, mostly in Thrismari. Gorsko is home to world-class infrastructure and well-known projects that have been praised by the internation community due to their innovativeness and creative sollutions to problems that are commonly faced during construction in Gorsko's enviroment, especially its mountaineous terrain. Many politicians and citizens argue that a large number of infrastructure projects suffer from over-engineering in order to appease investors and engineering/architecture firms to drive further investment into the teritorry.

Roads

The G-1 interstate pictured at the southern tunnel's western end.

Building roads has always been difficult in Gorsko due to its mountainous terrain, although after decades of effort, a system of highways has been constructed, starting with the G-1 interstate, the only interstate located on the island. First proposed in 1972 by Jan Vrbi, a Gorskan civil engineer, his proposal was initially denied due to predicted traffic volumes in Gorsko not warranting a highway of such size. In 1984 the proposal was picked up again and tweaked by federal engineers to follow Gorsko's challenging terrain more faithfully. In 1988 the first visualisation was released to the public, sparking outrage in Gorsko due to cutting through protected terrain. After 2 years the final agreement on the interstate's route was reached, with construction starting in 1991, expected to be finished in 1998, however complications associated with the two tunnels' construction delayed the opening to 2004. The highway starts in the Port of Glosnjik, wrapping around the city of Glosnjik itself, after which it passes through a tunnel in the Janjicke Alpi and heads south following the coast through another tunnel until eventually reaching the capital city of Žimorj.

The G-13 teritorrial highway passing through some of the most difficult terrain along its route.

Gorsko is also home to four teritorrial highways which make up the majority of Gorskan highways. Three of these have been fully funded and built by the Gorskan teritorrial government, whilst the G-10 was funded by the federal government of Morrawia as an extension to the G-1 interstate. The first of these highways, the G-11 was proposed in 1995 and put to public vote in 1996, passing by a narrow margin of 2.7%. Construction started in 1997 and finished in 2004 without delays, shortly after the G-1, completing the highway ringroad. It, like the interstate, features two tunnels, however it is also completed by the Most Viktora z Butković suspension bridge over the Črnjeć river in the north-western part of the island. The second teritorrial highway to be finsihed was the G-12 in eastern Gorsko, connecting the Stupka peninsula to the interstate. Like the G-11, it went through a public vote in early 2005, with construction starting in late 2005 and finishing in 2008 with a delay of three months due to a sudden material shortage. The last extension, the G-13, was approved without a public vote in 2012 and was finished in 2014, serving as a connector between the G-11 and northern Gorsko.

Public transportation

An aerial photograph of the Vijadukt Svobodi from the northeast.

Public transportation was an important mode of travel for both locals and visitors in Gorsko, connecting all settlements on the island by rail or bus services, with about 31% of the daily trips made on the island being handled by public transportation in 1975, at the peak of public transportation in Gorsko, nowadays only serving about 11% of all daily trips. All public transportation is kept up by the government-owned Gorskan Integrated Transportation (Gorskan: Gorska Integrovana Prjepravica), which has been serving the island since the construction of the first rail link between Žimor and the neighbouring village of Doljina in 1964. The Gorskan rail network has since grown to 86 km thanks to past intense investment from the Gorskan and Morrawian governments, although it peaked at 186 km in 1977. All lines are electrified with an alternating current at 15kV. A common issue that had to be addressed during the construction of the network and still causes significant difficulties in Gorsko's infrastructure of all kinds is its mountainous terrain. Due to this, a narrow gauge railway with the gauge of 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) was used, which allows for cheaper construction as well as manipulation in steep terrain and narrow turns. Due to a decrease in investment into public transportation, and the promotion of personal cars due to large budget cuts by the past conservative governments not alocating enough funds towards public transportation, public transportation has been largely neglected, being mainly used by young people below the age of 16 (the legal driving age), and the elderly and disabled. Today, public transportation investment has slightly increased, although mainly for bus networks, citing the costs of rail travel as the main area of concern.

A bus driving along its route on a bridge in one of Gorsko's low-lands.

The second most used form of public transportation right after railways are buses, which serve small villages and areas difficult or impossible to reach by train, as well as settlements that are no longer served by rail services. All buses in Gorsko are low-floor buses due to concerns of accessibility, especially for senior citizens and wheelchair users. The first bus link on the island was established in 1934 during a period of modernization in Gorsko by a private operator called Gorski Busi, which handled all bus operations on the island except inner-city bus travel in Glosnjik, which was operated by Gorskan Integrated Transportation that later purchased and incorporated Gorski Busi into its structure in 1972 for 10,193,476 ₮ (ACU 2,548,369). Gorsko is also served by a ferry service that connects it with the Morrawian mainland.

Governance

Political subdivisions and local government

State government

Federal government

Politics

Law enforcement

Gorskan sovereignity movement

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