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Revision as of 16:46, 14 August 2024
Democratic People's Socialist Republic of Königshain-Wiederau | |
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| Anthem: Bozner Bergsteigerlied (English: Bozen mountaineer song)  | |
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| Capital and largest city | Klauẞnitz |
| Official languages | German |
| Demonym(s) | Konigshainer |
| Government | Unitary one-party socialist republic |
• President | Laurenz Mandelbaum |
• Prime Minister | Luisa Semmelrogge |
| Area | |
• Total | 7,399.97 km2 (2,857.14 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2018 estimate | 531,178 |
| HDI | 0.912 very high |
| Time zone | UTC+2:00 |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3:00 |
Königshain-Wiederau also known as Königshain and Wiederau or simply Königshain, and officially the Democratic People's Socialist Republic of Königshain-Wiederau (German: Demokratische Sozialistische Volksrepublik Königshain-Wiederau), is a country located in Central-South-West Europe, in the alpine region between Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein. It was unilaterally established after a long-time protests in 2030 when Italy proposed eradicating all the co-official languages and dialects across the country. It comprises of the former italian Autonomous Province of Bolzano.
History of Königshain-Wiederau
Early History
The territory of Königshain-Wiederau has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by archaeological finds dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, the area was part of the Kingdom of Bohemia and later the Holy Roman Empire. The towns of Königshain and Wiederau were founded in the 13th century.
Austrian Rule
In 1526, the territory was conquered by the Habsburg dynasty of Austria and became part of Inner Austria. During this period, the population was mainly German-speaking and Catholic. The Protestant Reformation gained some ground in the area, but it was largely suppressed by the authorities.
Italian Rule
After World War I, the territory became part of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy. The Italian government implemented a policy of Italianization, which included attempts to suppress the German language and culture. This led to growing resentment among the German-speaking population.
Separatist Movement
In the 1920s and 1930s, a separatist movement emerged in the territory. The movement demanded autonomy or even independence from Italy. However, the Italian government rejected these demands and continued to suppress the German minority.
World War II
During World War II, the territory was occupied by Nazi Germany. The Nazi regime extended the Holocaust to the German-speaking population of Königshain-Wiederau. Many people were killed or deported to concentration camps.
Post-World War II
After the war, the territory was returned to Italy. However, the German-speaking minority continued to face discrimination and oppression. In the 1960s, a new wave of protests erupted, demanding linguistic and cultural rights.
Unilateral Declaration of Independence
In 2030, the Italian government proposed a law that would have eradicated all co-official languages and dialects in the country, including German. This sparked widespread protests throughout the German-speaking community in South Tyrol.
In response to the proposed law, on October 1, 2030, the leaders of the separatist movement unilaterally declared independence for the territory of Königshain-Wiederau. The capital of the new nation was established in Klaußnitz.
International Recognition
The unilateral declaration of independence was not recognized by Italy or any other country. However, the Königshain-Wiederau government continued to function and provide services to its population. The nation maintains an unofficial relationship with other German-speaking nations, including Germany and Austria.
Current Status
Today, Königshain-Wiederau remains an unrecognized state. The population of the country is predominantly German-speaking and Catholic. The economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. The nation faces ongoing challenges, including political instability, economic sanctions, and the lack of international recognition.
| Climate data for Klauẞnitz | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 28.5 (83.3) |
33.3 (91.9) |
34.1 (93.4) |
39.8 (103.6) |
40.5 (104.9) |
43.4 (110.1) |
44.4 (111.9) |
44.6 (112.3) |
43.1 (109.6) |
40.4 (104.7) |
37.3 (99.1) |
32.6 (90.7) |
38.5 (101.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
24.1 (75.4) |
25.6 (78.1) |
29.3 (84.7) |
31.0 (87.8) |
34.3 (93.7) |
36.9 (98.4) |
36.5 (97.7) |
32.5 (90.5) |
30.8 (87.4) |
26.7 (80.1) |
23.9 (75.0) |
29.4 (84.9) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 13.2 (55.8) |
14.9 (58.8) |
17.2 (63.0) |
18.8 (65.8) |
21.5 (70.7) |
25.2 (77.4) |
29.4 (84.9) |
28.5 (83.3) |
22.0 (71.6) |
21.2 (70.2) |
16.1 (61.0) |
15.2 (59.4) |
20.3 (68.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 1.9 (0.07) |
2.2 (0.09) |
9.7 (0.38) |
25.4 (1.00) |
67.1 (2.64) |
691.4 (27.22) |
978.0 (38.50) |
896.6 (35.30) |
132.6 (5.22) |
58.9 (2.32) |
14.8 (0.58) |
11.0 (0.43) |
2,889.6 (113.75) |
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