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{{Infobox country
{{Infobox country
|micronation =       <!--yes if a micronation-->
| micronation           = <!--yes if a micronation-->
|conventional_long_name = Confederation of Arkkonesia <!--Formal or official full name of the country in English-->
| conventional_long_name = Confederation of Arkkonesia <!--Formal or official full name of the country in English-->
|native_name =   ""Kõfeðërašon på Arkonišë""    <!--Country's name (usually full name) in its official/defacto language(s), hence in italics (double quotemarks)-->
| native_name           = ''Konfedërašän Arkonešä'' (Folkosproko)    <!--Country's name (usually full name) in its official/defacto language(s), hence in italics (double quotemarks)-->
|common_name = Arkkonesia      <!--Common name in English (used for wikilinks, captions, and to produce a default iso3166 code)-->
| common_name           = Arkkonesia      <!--Common name in English (used for wikilinks, captions, and to produce a default iso3166 code)-->
|status =             <!--Status of country-->
| status                 = <!--Status of country-->
|image_flag =         <!--e.g. Flag of country.svg-->
| image_flag   = Arkkonesian_flagNEW.svg      <!--e.g. Flag of country.svg-->
|alt_flag =           <!--alt text for flag (text shown when pointer hovers over flag)-->
| alt_flag               = <!--alt text for flag (text shown when pointer hovers over flag)-->
|flag_border =       <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
| flag_border           = <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
|image_flag2 =       <!--e.g. Second-flag of country.svg-->
| image_flag2           = <!--e.g. Second-flag of country.svg-->
|alt_flag2 =         <!--alt text for second flag-->
| alt_flag2             = <!--alt text for second flag-->
|flag2_border =       <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
| flag2_border           = <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
|image_coat =         <!--e.g. Coat of arms of country.svg-->
| image_coat   =   Arkkonesia COA.svg        <!--e.g. Coat of arms of country.svg-->
|alt_coat =           <!--alt text for coat of arms-->
| alt_coat               = <!--alt text for coat of arms-->
|symbol_type =       <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)-->
| symbol_type           = <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)-->
|national_motto =     <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
| national_motto         = <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
|englishmotto =   May our people prosper  <!--English language version of motto-->
| englishmotto           = May our people prosper  <!--English language version of motto-->
|national_anthem = Long live the Northern Isles!  <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
| national_anthem       = Long live the Northern Isles!  <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
|royal_anthem =       <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
| royal_anthem           = <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
|other_symbol_type = <!--Use if a further symbol exists, e.g. hymn-->
| other_symbol_type     = <!--Use if a further symbol exists, e.g. hymn-->
|other_symbol =
| other_symbol           =  
|image_map =         <!--e.g. LocationCountry.svg-->
| image_map             = <!--e.g. LocationCountry.svg-->
|loctext =           <!--text description of location of country-->
| loctext               = <!--text description of location of country-->
|alt_map =           <!--alt text for map-->
| alt_map               = <!--alt text for map-->
|map_caption =       <!--Caption to place below map-->
| map_caption           = <!--Caption to place below map-->
|image_map_size =     <!--Map size in number of pixels-->
| image_map_size         = <!--Map size in number of pixels-->
|image_map2 =         <!--Another map, if required-->
| image_map2             = <!--Another map, if required-->
|alt_map2 =           <!--alt text for second map-->
| alt_map2               = <!--alt text for second map-->
|map_caption2 =       <!--Caption to place below second map-->
| map_caption2           = <!--Caption to place below second map-->
|image_map2_size =   <!--Map size in number of pixels-->
| image_map2_size       = <!--Map size in number of pixels-->
|capital =     Langheersberg      <!--Name of country/territory's capital, wikilinked if link exists-->
| capital               = Langheersberg      <!--Name of country/territory's capital, wikilinked if link exists-->
|coordinates =       <!-- Coordinates for capital, using {{tl|coord}} -->
| coordinates           = <!-- Coordinates for capital, using {{tl|coord}} -->
|largest_city = capital     <!--Name of country/territory's largest city. Use "capital" (without quotation marks) if it's the capital.-->
| largest_city           = Vilberg     <!--Name of country/territory's largest city. Use "capital" (without quotation marks) if it's the capital.-->
|largest_settlement_type = <!--Type of settlement if largest settlement not a city-->
| largest_settlement_type = <!--Type of settlement if largest settlement not a city-->
|largest_settlement = <!--Name of largest settlement-->
| largest_settlement     = <!--Name of largest settlement-->
|official_languages = Langheersbergic, Nošk, Esperanto, Norandish, Sivůki, Latin, Old Norse, Ancient Greek <!--Languages recognised in legislation, constitution, etc-->
| official_languages     = Folkosproko, Norandish <!--Languages recognised in legislation, constitution, etc-->
|national_languages = Grœn Bay Creole <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc-->
| national_languages     = Grœn Bay Creole <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc-->
|regional_languages = Amilagroan, Tujovaan, Rypalöndtäl, North Arkkonesian, Islandic, Ingit, West Norandish <!--Languages recognised or associated with particular regions within the country/territory-->
| regional_languages     = Amilagroan, Tujovii, Rypalohndish, North Arkkonesian, Islandic, North Norandish, Sautharian, Langheersbergic, Norsk, Svanian, Waestic, Yurta, Inguit <!--Languages recognised or associated with particular regions within the country/territory-->
|languages_type =     <!--Use to specify a further type of language, if not official, national or regional-->
| languages_type         = <!--Use to specify a further type of language, if not official, national or regional-->
|languages =         <!--Languages of the further type-->
| languages             = <!--Languages of the further type-->
|languages_sub =     <!--Is this further type of language a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
| languages_sub         = <!--Is this further type of language a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
|languages2_type =   <!--Another further type of language-->
| languages2_type       = <!--Another further type of language-->
|languages2 =         <!--Languages of this second further type-->
| languages2             = <!--Languages of this second further type-->
|languages2_sub =     <!--Is the second alternative type of languages a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
| languages2_sub         = <!--Is the second alternative type of languages a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
|ethnic_groups =     <!--List/breakdown of ethnic groups within the country/territory-->
| ethnic_groups         = <!--List/breakdown of ethnic groups within the country/territory-->
|ethnic_groups_year = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided)-->
| ethnic_groups_year     = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided)-->
|ethnic_groups_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with ethnic groups data)-->
| ethnic_groups_ref     = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with ethnic groups data)-->
|religion = Catholic, Indigineous, Whatever Sivuks have      <!--Religion-->
| religion               = Catholic, Pagan, Indigenous    <!--Religion-->
|religion_year =     <!--Year of religion data (if provided)-->
| religion_year         = <!--Year of religion data (if provided)-->
|religion_ref =       <!--(for any ref/s to associate with religion data)-->
| religion_ref           = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with religion data)-->
|demonym =   Arkkonesian        <!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)-->
| demonym               = Arkkonesian        <!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)-->
|government_type = elective monarchy (?) <!--Wikilinked if link exists-->
| government_type       = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elective_monarchy Elective monarchy] <!--Wikilinked if link exists-->
|leader_title1 =   King <!--(for a country, usually the head of state's (wikilinked) title, e.g. "President", "Monarch")-->
| leader_title1         = King <!--(for a country, usually the head of state's (wikilinked) title, e.g. "President", "Monarch")-->
|leader_name1 = Ionaðã of Salsberg-Wiþĩna
| leader_name1           = Ionaðan of Salsberg-Wittinaa
|leader_title2 =     <!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)-->
| leader_title2         = <!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)-->
|leader_name2 =
| leader_name2           =  
|leader_title14 =     <!--(up to 14 distinct leaders may be included)-->
| leader_title14         = <!--(up to 14 distinct leaders may be included)-->
|leader_name14 =  
| leader_name14         =  
|legislature =       <!--Name of the country/territory's governing body, e.g. "Parliament", "Congress", etc-->
| legislature           = <!--Name of the country/territory's governing body, e.g. "Parliament", "Congress", etc-->
|upper_house =       <!--Name of governing body's upper house, if given (e.g. "Senate")-->
| upper_house           = <!--Name of governing body's upper house, if given (e.g. "Senate")-->
|lower_house =       <!--Name of governing body's lower house, if given (e.g. "Chamber of Deputies")-->
| lower_house           = <!--Name of governing body's lower house, if given (e.g. "Chamber of Deputies")-->
|sovereignty_type =   <!--Brief description of country/territory's status ("Independence [from...]", "Autonomous province [of...]", etc)-->
| sovereignty_type       = <!--Brief description of country/territory's status ("Independence [from...]", "Autonomous province [of...]", etc)-->
|sovereignty_note =  
| sovereignty_note       =  
|established_event1 = Union of the Miðul Isles <!--First key event in history of country/territory's status or formation-->
| established_event1     = Union of the Miðul Isles <!--First key event in history of country/territory's status or formation-->
|established_date1 = 1632 <!--Date of first key event-->
| established_date1     = 1632 <!--Date of first key event-->
|established_event2 = Colonisation of the Norandish & Ingit people <!--Second key event-->
| established_event2     = Colonisation of the Norandish & Ingit people <!--Second key event-->
|established_date2 = 1676 <!--Date of second key event-->
| established_date2     = 1676 <!--Date of second key event-->
|established_event3 = First Article of Confederation
| established_event3     = First Article of Confederation
|established_date3 = 1765
| established_date3     = 1765
|established_event4 = Second Article of Confederation
| established_event4     = Second Article of Confederation
|established_date4 = 1876
| established_date4     = 1876
|established_event5 = Incorporation of the Sivůki People
| established_event5     = Incorporation of the Sivůki People
|established_date5 = 1914(?)
| established_date5     = 1914(?)
|established_event13 = <!--(up to 13 distinct events may be included)-->
| established_event13   = <!--(up to 13 distinct events may be included)-->
|established_date13 =
| established_date13     =  
|area_rank =  
| area_rank             =  
|area =               <!--Major area size (in [[Template:convert]] either km2 or sqmi first)-->
| area                   = <!--Major area size (in [[Template:convert]] either km2 or sqmi first)-->
|area_km2 =           <!--Major area size (in square km)-->
| area_km2               = <!--Major area size (in square km)-->
|area_sq_mi =         <!--Area in square mi (requires area_km2)-->
| area_sq_mi             = <!--Area in square mi (requires area_km2)-->
|area_footnote =     <!--Optional footnote for area-->
| area_footnote         = <!--Optional footnote for area-->
|percent_water =  
| percent_water         =  
|area_label =         <!--Label under "Area" (default is "Total")-->
| area_label             = <!--Label under "Area" (default is "Total")-->
|area_label2 =       <!--Label below area_label (optional)-->
| area_label2           = <!--Label below area_label (optional)-->
|area_data2 =         <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)-->
| area_data2             = <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)-->
|population_estimate = 5,834,000
| population_estimate   = 6,000,000
|population_estimate_rank =  
| population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_year = 2020
| population_estimate_year = 2020
|population_census = 5,914,567
| population_census     = 6,567,239
|population_census_year = 2022
| population_census_year = 2022
|population_density_km2 =  
| population_density_km2 =  
|population_density_sq_mi =  
| population_density_sq_mi =  
|population_density_rank =  
| population_density_rank =  
|nummembers =         <!--An alternative to population for micronation-->
| nummembers             = <!--An alternative to population for micronation-->
|GDP_PPP =           <!--(Gross Domestic Product from Purchasing Power Parity)-->
| GDP_PPP               = <!--(Gross Domestic Product from Purchasing Power Parity)-->
|GDP_PPP_rank =  
| GDP_PPP_rank           =  
|GDP_PPP_year =  
| GDP_PPP_year           =  
|GDP_PPP_per_capita =  
| GDP_PPP_per_capita     =  
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =  
| GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =  
|GDP_nominal =  
| GDP_nominal           =  
|GDP_nominal_rank =  
| GDP_nominal_rank       =  
|GDP_nominal_year =  
| GDP_nominal_year       =  
|GDP_nominal_per_capita =  
| GDP_nominal_per_capita =  
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =  
| GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =  
|Gini =               <!--(Gini measure of income inequality; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 100)-->
| Gini                   = <!--(Gini measure of income inequality; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 100)-->
|Gini_ref =           <!--(for any ref/s to associate with Gini number)-->
| Gini_ref               = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with Gini number)-->
|Gini_rank =  
| Gini_rank             =  
|Gini_year =  
| Gini_year             =  
|HDI_year =   2020      <!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year-->
| HDI_year               = 2020      <!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year-->
|HDI =     0.918          <!--(Human Development Index; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 1)-->
| HDI                   = 0.918          <!--(Human Development Index; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 1)-->
|HDI_change =         <!--increase/decrease/steady; rank change from previous year-->
| HDI_change             = <!--increase/decrease/steady; rank change from previous year-->
|HDI_rank =  
| HDI_rank               =  
|HDI_ref =           <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)-->
| HDI_ref               = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)-->
|currency =   Arkkonesian Krone      <!--Name/s of currency/ies used in country/territory-->
| currency               = Arkkonesian Krone      <!--Name/s of currency/ies used in country/territory-->
|currency_code =   ARK  <!--ISO 4217 code/s for currency/ies (each usually three capital letters)-->
| currency_code         = ARK  <!--ISO 4217 code/s for currency/ies (each usually three capital letters)-->
|time_zone =         <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)-->
| time_zone             = <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)-->
|utc_offset =         <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
| utc_offset             = <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|time_zone_DST =     <!--Link to DST (Daylight Saving Time) used, otherwise leave empty-->
| time_zone_DST         = <!--Link to DST (Daylight Saving Time) used, otherwise leave empty-->
|utc_offset_DST =     <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
| utc_offset_DST         = <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|DST_note =           <!--Optional note regarding DST use-->
| DST_note               = <!--Optional note regarding DST use-->
|antipodes =         <!--Place/s exactly on the opposite side of the world to country/territory-->
| antipodes             = <!--Place/s exactly on the opposite side of the world to country/territory-->
|date_format =   {{dd-mm-yyyy}}     <!--all-numeric date format and era, such as [[Common Era|CE]], [[Anno Domini|AD]], [[Hijri year|AH]], etc.; e.g. {{abbr|yyyy|year}}-{{abbr|mm|month}}-{{abbr|dd|day}} ([[Anno Domini|AD]]) -->
| date_format           = dd/mm/yyyy    <!--all-numeric date format and era, such as [[Common Era|CE]], [[Anno Domini|AD]], [[Hijri year|AH]], etc.; e.g. {{abbr|yyyy|year}}-{{abbr|mm|month}}-{{abbr|dd|day}} ([[Anno Domini|AD]]) -->
|drives_on =   right       <!--"right" or "left" (side of road)-->
| drives_on             = left       <!--"right" or "left" (side of road)-->
|cctld =             <!--Internet country code top-level domain identifier (e.g. [[.br]], [[.de]], etc)-->
| cctld                 = <!--Internet country code top-level domain identifier (e.g. [[.br]], [[.de]], etc)-->
|iso3166code =       <!--ISO code only; no extra text. Use to override default from common_name parameter above; omit using "omit".-->
| iso3166code           = <!--ISO code only; no extra text. Use to override default from common_name parameter above; omit using "omit".-->
|calling_code =       <!--e.g. [[+1]], [[+531]], [[+44]], etc-->
| calling_code           = <!--e.g. [[+1]], [[+531]], [[+44]], etc-->
|image_map3 =         <!--Optional third map position, e.g. for use with reference to footnotes below it-->
| image_map3             = <!--Optional third map position, e.g. for use with reference to footnotes below it-->
|alt_map3 =           <!--alt text for third map position-->
| alt_map3               = <!--alt text for third map position-->
|footnote_a =         <!--For any footnote <sup>a</sup> used above-->
| footnote_a             = <!--For any footnote <sup>a</sup> used above-->
|footnote_b =         <!--For any footnote <sup>b</sup> used above-->
| footnote_b             = <!--For any footnote <sup>b</sup> used above-->
|footnote_h =         <!--For any footnote <sup>h</sup> used above-->
| footnote_h             = <!--For any footnote <sup>h</sup> used above-->
|footnotes =         <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes-->
| footnotes             = <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes-->
}}
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'''Arkkonesia''', officially the '''Confederation of Arkkonesia''' or the '''Arkkonesian Confederation''', also referred to as the '''Northern Isles''' and various variation of such, is a country located in North-East Thaudia. Arkkonesia does not share a land border with any country, but the nearest countries to it are [[Tujovaan]], [[Rypalohnd]], [[Amilagro]], TBD, and [[Sauthar]]. Arkkonesia has 31 first-level administrative divisions, most of which are cantons, that have a combined area of [TBD] and a total population of over six million as of 2024. It is a federal elective monarchy (?), with the administrative capital located in [[Langheersberg]], in the Free City of Langheersberg. Other major urban areas include [[Salsberg]], [[Tishena]], [[Niberg]], and [[Akito]].
The first permanent settlement of modern Arkkonesian culture was founded in 418CE by Ínar Knoson, in what is now known as [[Grœn Bay City]]. For most of Arkkonesia’s history, it was divided into various small city-states, who would often work together in various regional councils.
It was not until 1632 that the majority of mainland Arkkonesia was unified under one legally binding body, known as the [[Miðul Isle Confederation]]. While politically one single entity, the former city-states now in the Miðul Confederation still retained significant power, and would occasionally have organised wars to display military power.
In 1676, the Miðul Confederation launched an expedition up north, where they found what is known today as the [[Norandish]] and [[Ingit]] people. They then launched a joint invasion of the area, subjugating the people and committing various violent acts, including slavery, an event which the Norandish and Ingit people still criticise the government for.
These regions, while being de-facto under control of the Miðul Confederation, were not officially apart of the confederation in the same standing as the other states until 1765, when the [[first act of confederation]] was signed. The act of confederation united many city states into larger states, known as cantons and defined many aspects of the government still in use today, and renamed the country to [[Arktonesia]].
In 1869 the [[Arktonesian civil war]] broke out over a dispute of how much power cantons should wield, with the federalists wished for continual of the large amount of freedoms awarded to the cantons, while the unitarians wished for a more unitary government.
The civil war ended in a stalemate, with both sides compromising on laws over the course of 4 years, culminating in the [[second act of confederation]], the constitution still used in Arkkonesia today. The new constitution was criticised for being biased towards to a unitary government, with the unitarians arguing that in order for Arkkonesia to prosper and compete with other nations in the modern age they would need a strong central government. The new constitution also protected the rights of linguistic minorities in the newly acquired cantons of [TBD - various island states], and established official [[Cantons of Arkkonesia|cantons]] in those regions.
== Etymology ==
The name Arkkonesia is derived from the Greek roots ''ἄρκτος'' and ''νῆσοι'', meaning "north" and "islands" respectively. Originally, Arkkonesia was called Arktonesia, but by the time of the second act of confederation, it had been reduced to the name "Arkkonesia" in colloquial usage and was officially changed to Arkkonesia.
Prior to the first act of confederation, there were various names for the islands now known as Arkkonesia, most often some variation or translation of "the northern isles". Sometimes, the entire archipelago was reffered to by the name of the largest island in Arkkonesia, [[Mithullia]], which originates from various Germanic language's word for "middle", and the exact one is unknown.
Many names were proposed for Arkkonesia in the first act of confederation, such as "Borealia", "Septentrionasia", "North Island Confederation", "Mithulo-Suumian Empire", but only North Island Confederation retains some colloquial usage in the modern day.
== History ==
Arkkonesia is estimated to have had permanent habitation since around 2000BCE, with the arrival of the Norandish people from mainland Thaudia. It is believed that the Norandish had a maximum population of 200,000 people at their peak. The Norandish were the sole inhabitants of the land until around 500BCE, with the arrival of the [[wikipedia:Finns|Svanian]] people in the Arkkonesian isles. The Svanian people caused the Norandish people to be pushed out of most major islands of Arkkonesia except for the cold, north-eastern ones, where they remain today.

Latest revision as of 04:44, 17 November 2024

Confederation of Arkkonesia
Konfedërašän Arkonešä (Folkosproko)
Flag of Arkkonesia
Flag
of Arkkonesia
Coat of arms
Anthem: Long live the Northern Isles!
CapitalLangheersberg
LargestVilberg
Official languagesFolkosproko, Norandish
Recognised national languagesGrœn Bay Creole
Recognised regional languagesAmilagroan, Tujovii, Rypalohndish, North Arkkonesian, Islandic, North Norandish, Sautharian, Langheersbergic, Norsk, Svanian, Waestic, Yurta, Inguit
Religion
Catholic, Pagan, Indigenous
Demonym(s)Arkkonesian
GovernmentElective monarchy
• King
Ionaðan of Salsberg-Wittinaa
Establishment
• Union of the Miðul Isles
1632
• Colonisation of the Norandish & Ingit people
1676
• First Article of Confederation
1765
• Second Article of Confederation
1876
• Incorporation of the Sivůki People
1914(?)
Population
• 2020 estimate
6,000,000
• 2022 census
6,567,239
HDI (2020)0.918
very high
CurrencyArkkonesian Krone (ARK)
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Arkkonesia, officially the Confederation of Arkkonesia or the Arkkonesian Confederation, also referred to as the Northern Isles and various variation of such, is a country located in North-East Thaudia. Arkkonesia does not share a land border with any country, but the nearest countries to it are Tujovaan, Rypalohnd, Amilagro, TBD, and Sauthar. Arkkonesia has 31 first-level administrative divisions, most of which are cantons, that have a combined area of [TBD] and a total population of over six million as of 2024. It is a federal elective monarchy (?), with the administrative capital located in Langheersberg, in the Free City of Langheersberg. Other major urban areas include Salsberg, Tishena, Niberg, and Akito.

The first permanent settlement of modern Arkkonesian culture was founded in 418CE by Ínar Knoson, in what is now known as Grœn Bay City. For most of Arkkonesia’s history, it was divided into various small city-states, who would often work together in various regional councils.

It was not until 1632 that the majority of mainland Arkkonesia was unified under one legally binding body, known as the Miðul Isle Confederation. While politically one single entity, the former city-states now in the Miðul Confederation still retained significant power, and would occasionally have organised wars to display military power.

In 1676, the Miðul Confederation launched an expedition up north, where they found what is known today as the Norandish and Ingit people. They then launched a joint invasion of the area, subjugating the people and committing various violent acts, including slavery, an event which the Norandish and Ingit people still criticise the government for.

These regions, while being de-facto under control of the Miðul Confederation, were not officially apart of the confederation in the same standing as the other states until 1765, when the first act of confederation was signed. The act of confederation united many city states into larger states, known as cantons and defined many aspects of the government still in use today, and renamed the country to Arktonesia.

In 1869 the Arktonesian civil war broke out over a dispute of how much power cantons should wield, with the federalists wished for continual of the large amount of freedoms awarded to the cantons, while the unitarians wished for a more unitary government.

The civil war ended in a stalemate, with both sides compromising on laws over the course of 4 years, culminating in the second act of confederation, the constitution still used in Arkkonesia today. The new constitution was criticised for being biased towards to a unitary government, with the unitarians arguing that in order for Arkkonesia to prosper and compete with other nations in the modern age they would need a strong central government. The new constitution also protected the rights of linguistic minorities in the newly acquired cantons of [TBD - various island states], and established official cantons in those regions.

Etymology

The name Arkkonesia is derived from the Greek roots ἄρκτος and νῆσοι, meaning "north" and "islands" respectively. Originally, Arkkonesia was called Arktonesia, but by the time of the second act of confederation, it had been reduced to the name "Arkkonesia" in colloquial usage and was officially changed to Arkkonesia.

Prior to the first act of confederation, there were various names for the islands now known as Arkkonesia, most often some variation or translation of "the northern isles". Sometimes, the entire archipelago was reffered to by the name of the largest island in Arkkonesia, Mithullia, which originates from various Germanic language's word for "middle", and the exact one is unknown.

Many names were proposed for Arkkonesia in the first act of confederation, such as "Borealia", "Septentrionasia", "North Island Confederation", "Mithulo-Suumian Empire", but only North Island Confederation retains some colloquial usage in the modern day.

History

Arkkonesia is estimated to have had permanent habitation since around 2000BCE, with the arrival of the Norandish people from mainland Thaudia. It is believed that the Norandish had a maximum population of 200,000 people at their peak. The Norandish were the sole inhabitants of the land until around 500BCE, with the arrival of the Svanian people in the Arkkonesian isles. The Svanian people caused the Norandish people to be pushed out of most major islands of Arkkonesia except for the cold, north-eastern ones, where they remain today.