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'''Littland''', officially the '''Republic of Littland''', is a {{wpl|parliamentary}} {{wpl|republic}} located in [[Argis]]. Littland has an area of 198,000 km<sup>2</sup> (76,000 sq mi) and has a population of a little over 21 million. Located near the Amber Lake, Littland borders [[Walneria]] in the south and [[Malskia]] and [[Estimeria]] in the west. Littland also has maritime borders with [[Baltica]] and [[Fina]]. Two rivers run though Littland, the larger Arup river in the east and the smaller Hinge river in the west. [[Kaslund]] is the nations capital, other major cities include [[Klinstrup]], [[Aalhavn]], [[Frankerup]], [[Lerte]] and [[Halling]].
'''Littland''', officially the '''Republic of Littland''', is a {{wpl|parliamentary}} {{wpl|republic}} located in [[Argis]]. Littland has an area of 198,000 km<sup>2</sup> (76,000 sq mi) and has a population of a little over 21 million. Located near the Amber Lake, Littland borders [[Walneria]] in the south and [[Malskia]] and [[Estimeria]] in the west. Littland also has maritime borders with [[Baltica]] and [[Fina]]. Two rivers run though Littland, the larger Arup river in the east and the smaller Hinge river in the west. [[Kaslund]] is the nations capital, other major cities include [[Klinstrup]], [[Aalhavn]], [[Frankerup]], [[Lerte]] and [[Halling]].
Littland is


Littland is a member of the [[Assembled Nations]].
Littland is a member of the [[Assembled Nations]].


==History==
==History==
{{Main|History of Littland}}
{{Main|History of Littland}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
{{Main|Geography of Littland}}
{{Main|Geography of Littland}}


===Climate===
===Climate===
Littland has a temperate climate characterized by its proximity to Amber Lake to its north. The country experiences mild winters, cool summers and a relatively stable weather. Due to Littlands northern location there are large variations in daylight between seasons.
Littland has a temperate climate characterized by its proximity to Amber Lake to its north. The country experiences mild winters, cool summers and a relatively stable weather. Due to Littlands northern location there are large variations in daylight between seasons.
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==Politics==
==Politics==
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{{Main|Politics of Littland}}
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Littland is a {{wpl|parliamentary republic}} headed by [[President of Littland|President]] Morten Kristoffersen. The [[Government of Littland|Government]] and main executive is lead by the [[Prime Minister of Littland|Prime Minister]], currently Albert Simonsen. Both of these are responsible to the countrys {{wpl|legislature}}, the 325 member [[Folkekammer]] which is elected through {{wpl|proportional representation}} every 4 years. Since the end of the [[Littish Civil War]] the Folkekammer has been dominated by two parties, the [[Christian Democratic League]] and the [[Social Democratic Party]]. Every Prime Minister since 1913 has been from one of these two parties. Since 1953 however, no party has secured an {{wpl|absolute majority}} and so {{wpl|coalition governments}} have become the norm.
Littland is a {{wpl|parliamentary republic}} headed by [[President of Littland|President]] Morten Kristoffersen. The [[Government of Littland|Government]] and main executive is lead by the [[Prime Minister of Littland|Prime Minister]], currently Albert Simonsen. Both of these are responsible to the countrys {{wpl|legislature}}, the 325 member [[Folkekammer]] which is elected through {{wpl|proportional representation}} every 4 years. Since the end of the [[Littish Civil War]] the Folkekammer has been dominated by two parties, the [[Christian Democratic League]] and the [[Social Democratic Party]]. Every Prime Minister since 1913 has been from one of these two parties. Since 1953 however, no party has secured an {{wpl|absolute majority}} and so {{wpl|coalition governments}} have become the norm.


===Administrative divisions===
===Administrative divisions===
{{Main|Administrative divisions of Littland}}
{{Main|Administrative divisions of Littland}}
The fundamental administrative division of Littland is the [[Municipalities of Littland|municipality]]. There are 253 in Littland, each with a municipal council consisting of 17 members elected every 4 years in [[Politics of Littland#Elections|local elections]]. In addition to municipalities, Littland has 16 [[Counties of Littland|counties]] with preside over several municipalities. County councils have 45 members and are elected along side local municipal councils. Two counties have special privileges. The county of [[Kaslund]] and the [[Malskic Autonomous Republic|Malskland]]. [[Kaslund]] is the countrys capital and is effectively a municipality with the responsibility and council size of a county. The [[Malskic Autonomous Republic|Malskland]] county is a special autonomous region, due to its large population of ethnic Malsks. The [[Malskic Autonomous Republic|Malskland]] Assembly has 100 seats and has greater power over its municipalities, who have seperate local elections from the rest of Littland, although they still participate in parliamentary and presidential elections on the national level. The creation of the [[Malskic Autonomous Republic|Malskland]] region was a key part of the County Reform of 2004.
The fundamental administrative division of Littland is the [[Municipalities of Littland|municipality]]. There are 253 in Littland, each with a municipal council consisting of 17 members elected every 4 years in [[Politics of Littland#Elections|local elections]]. In addition to municipalities, Littland has 16 [[Counties of Littland|counties]] with preside over several municipalities. County councils have 45 members and are elected along side local municipal councils. Two counties have special privileges. The county of [[Kaslund]] and the [[Malskic Autonomous Republic|Malskland]]. [[Kaslund]] is the countrys capital and is effectively a municipality with the responsibility and council size of a county. The [[Malskic Autonomous Republic|Malskland]] county is a special autonomous region, due to its large population of ethnic Malsks. The [[Malskic Autonomous Republic|Malskland]] Assembly has 100 seats and has greater power over its municipalities, who have seperate local elections from the rest of Littland, although they still participate in parliamentary and presidential elections on the national level. The creation of the [[Malskic Autonomous Republic|Malskland]] region was a key part of the County Reform of 2004.


===Military===
===Military===
{{Main|Forsvarsstyrken}}
{{Main|Forsvarsstyrken}}
The armed forces of Littland, [[Forsvarsstyrken]], is organized into Hæren (Army), Flåden (Navy) and Flyvevåbnet (Air Force) as well as Civilforsvaret acting as Home Guard. As of 2021, Forsvarsstyrken has a strength of 78,000 active soldiers. Conscription was abolished in 2006 and ever since Forsvarsstyrken has been volunteer based. Military spending has slightly increased under current Prime Minister Albert Simonsen, in power since 2016, with the stated goal of eventually reaching 6% before 2025 and modernizing the equipment of the Army.
The armed forces of Littland, [[Forsvarsstyrken]], is organized into Hæren (Army), Flåden (Navy) and Flyvevåbnet (Air Force) as well as Civilforsvaret acting as Home Guard. As of 2021, Forsvarsstyrken has a strength of 78,000 active soldiers. Conscription was abolished in 2006 and ever since Forsvarsstyrken has been volunteer based. Military spending has slightly increased under current Prime Minister Albert Simonsen, in power since 2016, with the stated goal of eventually reaching 6% before 2025 and modernizing the equipment of the Army.


===Foreign Relations===
===Foreign Relations===
{{Main|Foreign relations of Littland}}
{{Main|Foreign relations of Littland}}
Littlands foreign relations are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, currently lead by Foreign Minister Chris Clemensen. The country has only recently gone away from a previous isolationist stance in international politics and is establishing new embassies in the Diplomatic District of [[Verdenspladsen]] in the capital [[Kaslund]]. The country is a member of the [[Assembled Nations]].
Littlands foreign relations are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, currently lead by Foreign Minister Chris Clemensen. The country has only recently gone away from a previous isolationist stance in international politics and is establishing new embassies in the Diplomatic District of [[Verdenspladsen]] in the capital [[Kaslund]]. The country is a member of the [[Assembled Nations]].


==Economy==
==Economy==
{{Main|Economy of Littland}}
{{Main|Economy of Littland}}


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===Religion===
===Religion===


===Health===
===Health===
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==Culture==
==Culture==
===Music===
===Music===
[[File:Barabas-liszt.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Littish composer Monrad Kirk]]
[[File:Barabas-liszt.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Littish composer Monrad Kirk]]
Littland has a wide range of {{wpl|folksong}} traditions. The most famous composer from Littland is [[Monrad Kirk]] (1821-1889) who is well remembered for his various pieces often used in modern media and theatre productions. Much of Littish classical music arose during the 18th and 19th century, were many composers wrote {{wpl|liturgical music}} as well as secular pieces. By the start of the 19th century, an active operatic scene had also developed, the first Littish opera, ''Højlande og Lavvande'', premiered in 1812.
Littland has a wide range of {{wpl|folksong}} traditions. The most famous composer from Littland is [[Monrad Kirk]] (1821-1889) who is well remembered for his various pieces often used in modern media and theatre productions. Much of Littish classical music arose during the 18th and 19th century, were many composers wrote {{wpl|liturgical music}} as well as secular pieces. By the start of the 19th century, an active {{wpl|opera|operatic}} scene had also developed, the first Littish opera, ''Højlande og Lavvande'', premiered in 1812.


In modern times, pop as well as rock are the dominant genres in Littish music. Bands such as, [[Youngsten]], [[Sort Stof]] and [[Krænket]] have gained some international rock fame, while the popstar [[Sofie Novack]] is a household name. [[Klintrup]] has a thriving jazz scene, dating back to the 1920's and is often called the music capital of Littland, due to the many festivals and concerts often hosted in the city. The largest festival in Littland is the annual [[Klintrup Festival]], which had over 230,000 attendees in 2018.
In modern times, {{wpl|pop music|pop}} as well as {{wpl|rock music|rock}} are the dominant genres in Littish music. Rock bands such as, [[Youngsten]], [[Sort Stof]] and [[Krænket]] have gained some international fame, while the popstar [[Sofie Novack]] is a household name. [[Klintrup]] has a thriving {{wpl|jazz}} scene, dating back to the 1920's and is often called the music capital of Littland, due to the many {{wpl|music festival|festivals}} and concerts often hosted in the city. The largest festival in Littland is the annual [[Klintrup Festival]], which had over 230,000 attendees in 2018.


A few Litts have gained international fame by being members of popular international bands and performance groups.
A few Litts have gained international fame by being members of popular international bands and performance groups.


===Art===
===Art===
[[File:Adolf Hitler - Klosterneuburg (1911).jpg|thumb|200px|''Halling Katedral i Morgenlys'' by Kristof Svenstrup is typical pre-Civil War littish paintings]]
[[File:Adolf Hitler - Klosterneuburg (1911).jpg|thumb|200px|''Halling Katedral i Morgenlys'' by Kristof Svenstrup]]
Art in Littland has through the ages reflected [[Argis|Argic]] themes as well as culture at the time. Paintings have themes of {{wpl|folklore}}, {{wpl|Christian art|Orthodox themes}}, {{wpl|Realism (arts)|realism}} as well as {{wpl|romanticism}}. In modern times, {{wpl|impressionist}} and {{wpl|Postmodern art|post-modern}} paintings have also gotten national recognition. During the 19th century, considered the Golden Age of littish art, {{wpl|romanticism}} was a key feature of many paintings. The beauty of the natural landscape of Littland, the bravery of its people and the faith which it practiced, were prominent themes brought forth by artists such as [[Vilhelm Thorvaldsen]] (1822-1901) and [[Nicholai Albrecht]] (1803-1864).


Following the [[Littish Civil War]] (1910-1913), {{wpl|avant-garde}} and {{wpl|minimalist}} style paintings and art sprung forth following the death and destruction of the war. Scenes of rolling hills with small farms were replaced by the abstract faces of soldiers in a mental hospital. This would lead to many famous artworks that would get international fame, especially during the [[First Argic War]] (1949-1954). Painting has remained an important form of expression in Littland, painting classes are offered in schools and painting communities exist in most towns, although they are in decline.


===Media===
===Media===
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.nationstates.net/nation=littland Littland] on NationStates
* [https://www.nationstates.net/nation=littland Littland] on NationStates
* [https://www.europans.com/tags/littland/ Littland] on the Eurth website
* [https://www.europans.com/tags/littland/ Littland] on the Eurth website
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==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 13:31, 25 August 2022

Republic of Littland
Republikken Littland (Littish)
Rzeczpospolita Littska (Malskic)
Flag of Littland.png
Flag
Littland National Emblem.png
Coat of arms
Motto: Frihed over alt
Freedom above all
Anthem: I Lysets Lys
In the Light of Light
Littland Globe Map.png
Location of Littland
LocationArgis, Eurth
Capital
and largest city
Kaslund
Official languagesLittish[1]
Recognised national languagesMalskic[1]
Recognised regional languagesWalnerian, Estimerian[1]
Ethnic groups
(2018)
74.3% Litts
22.1% Malsks
3.6% Other
Religion
(2021)
Demonym(s)Littish - Litt
GovernmentUnitary parliamentary republic
• President
Morten Kristoffersen
• Prime Minister
Albert Simonsen
• Speaker of the Folkekammer
Inger Knudsen
LegislatureFolkekammer
Establishment
1200
1527
1910
• Republic Proclaimed
1913
• Current Constitution
1986
Area
• Total
198,000 km2 (76,000 sq mi)
Population
• 2021 estimate
21,254,000[2]
• 2015 census
21,631,000
• Density
109/km2 (282.3/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)2021 estimate
• Total
420.83 billion AD$[3]
(1,982.11 billion DAL)
• Per capita
19,800 AD$[3]
(93,258 DAL)
Gini (2020)Negative increase 39.6
medium
HDI (2020)Steady 0.768
high
CurrencyDaler (Đ) (DAL)
Time zoneUTC-1 (DIT)
Date formatdd-mm-yyyy CE
Driving sideright
Calling code+08
Internet TLD.li

Littland, officially the Republic of Littland, is a parliamentary republic located in Argis. Littland has an area of 198,000 km2 (76,000 sq mi) and has a population of a little over 21 million. Located near the Amber Lake, Littland borders Walneria in the south and Malskia and Estimeria in the west. Littland also has maritime borders with Baltica and Fina. Two rivers run though Littland, the larger Arup river in the east and the smaller Hinge river in the west. Kaslund is the nations capital, other major cities include Klinstrup, Aalhavn, Frankerup, Lerte and Halling.

Littland is a member of the Assembled Nations.

History

Geography

Climate

Littland has a temperate climate characterized by its proximity to Amber Lake to its north. The country experiences mild winters, cool summers and a relatively stable weather. Due to Littlands northern location there are large variations in daylight between seasons.

Climate data for Littland
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 1.8
(35.2)
2.4
(36.3)
4.8
(40.6)
9.7
(49.5)
13.6
(56.5)
18.4
(65.1)
20.7
(69.3)
21.3
(70.3)
17.6
(63.7)
11.2
(52.2)
6.1
(43.0)
3.4
(38.1)
10.9
(51.7)
Average low °C (°F) −0.8
(30.6)
−1.3
(29.7)
−0.2
(31.6)
3.6
(38.5)
7.4
(45.3)
10.6
(51.1)
13.4
(56.1)
13.5
(56.3)
10.2
(50.4)
6.2
(43.2)
3.2
(37.8)
−0.3
(31.5)
5.5
(41.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 56
(2.2)
52
(2.0)
44
(1.7)
37
(1.5)
43
(1.7)
65
(2.6)
71
(2.8)
68
(2.7)
63
(2.5)
82
(3.2)
76
(3.0)
61
(2.4)
718
(28.3)
Source: Littlands Meteorologiske Institut

Politics

Littland is a parliamentary republic headed by President Morten Kristoffersen. The Government and main executive is lead by the Prime Minister, currently Albert Simonsen. Both of these are responsible to the countrys legislature, the 325 member Folkekammer which is elected through proportional representation every 4 years. Since the end of the Littish Civil War the Folkekammer has been dominated by two parties, the Christian Democratic League and the Social Democratic Party. Every Prime Minister since 1913 has been from one of these two parties. Since 1953 however, no party has secured an absolute majority and so coalition governments have become the norm.

Administrative divisions

The fundamental administrative division of Littland is the municipality. There are 253 in Littland, each with a municipal council consisting of 17 members elected every 4 years in local elections. In addition to municipalities, Littland has 16 counties with preside over several municipalities. County councils have 45 members and are elected along side local municipal councils. Two counties have special privileges. The county of Kaslund and the Malskland. Kaslund is the countrys capital and is effectively a municipality with the responsibility and council size of a county. The Malskland county is a special autonomous region, due to its large population of ethnic Malsks. The Malskland Assembly has 100 seats and has greater power over its municipalities, who have seperate local elections from the rest of Littland, although they still participate in parliamentary and presidential elections on the national level. The creation of the Malskland region was a key part of the County Reform of 2004.

Military

The armed forces of Littland, Forsvarsstyrken, is organized into Hæren (Army), Flåden (Navy) and Flyvevåbnet (Air Force) as well as Civilforsvaret acting as Home Guard. As of 2021, Forsvarsstyrken has a strength of 78,000 active soldiers. Conscription was abolished in 2006 and ever since Forsvarsstyrken has been volunteer based. Military spending has slightly increased under current Prime Minister Albert Simonsen, in power since 2016, with the stated goal of eventually reaching 6% before 2025 and modernizing the equipment of the Army.

Foreign Relations

Littlands foreign relations are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, currently lead by Foreign Minister Chris Clemensen. The country has only recently gone away from a previous isolationist stance in international politics and is establishing new embassies in the Diplomatic District of Verdenspladsen in the capital Kaslund. The country is a member of the Assembled Nations.

Economy

Demographics

Religion in Littland

  Orthodox Christianity (57.1%)
  Catholic Christianity (16.4%)
  No religion (21.2%)
  Other (5.3%)
Demographics of Littland
Ethnicity Percentage
Littish
74.3%
Malskic
22.1%
Walnerian
2.3%
Estimerian
0.9%
Other
0.4%

Religion

Health

Education

Culture

Music

Littish composer Monrad Kirk

Littland has a wide range of folksong traditions. The most famous composer from Littland is Monrad Kirk (1821-1889) who is well remembered for his various pieces often used in modern media and theatre productions. Much of Littish classical music arose during the 18th and 19th century, were many composers wrote liturgical music as well as secular pieces. By the start of the 19th century, an active operatic scene had also developed, the first Littish opera, Højlande og Lavvande, premiered in 1812.

In modern times, pop as well as rock are the dominant genres in Littish music. Rock bands such as, Youngsten, Sort Stof and Krænket have gained some international fame, while the popstar Sofie Novack is a household name. Klintrup has a thriving jazz scene, dating back to the 1920's and is often called the music capital of Littland, due to the many festivals and concerts often hosted in the city. The largest festival in Littland is the annual Klintrup Festival, which had over 230,000 attendees in 2018.

A few Litts have gained international fame by being members of popular international bands and performance groups.

Art

Halling Katedral i Morgenlys by Kristof Svenstrup

Art in Littland has through the ages reflected Argic themes as well as culture at the time. Paintings have themes of folklore, Orthodox themes, realism as well as romanticism. In modern times, impressionist and post-modern paintings have also gotten national recognition. During the 19th century, considered the Golden Age of littish art, romanticism was a key feature of many paintings. The beauty of the natural landscape of Littland, the bravery of its people and the faith which it practiced, were prominent themes brought forth by artists such as Vilhelm Thorvaldsen (1822-1901) and Nicholai Albrecht (1803-1864).

Following the Littish Civil War (1910-1913), avant-garde and minimalist style paintings and art sprung forth following the death and destruction of the war. Scenes of rolling hills with small farms were replaced by the abstract faces of soldiers in a mental hospital. This would lead to many famous artworks that would get international fame, especially during the First Argic War (1949-1954). Painting has remained an important form of expression in Littland, painting classes are offered in schools and painting communities exist in most towns, although they are in decline.

Media

Sports

The national sport is football, the top four levels in Littland are managed by the Littish Football Association (LFU) and the country's premier football competition is the 14-team EliteLiga. Other popular sports include handball, cycling, badminton and swimming. Sport is encouraged in school, and there are local sports clubs in most cities and towns.

Holidays

Date Name Holiday Notes
1 January New Year's Day Yes
6 January Epiphany Yes
movable Friday Good Friday Yes The Friday before Easter Sunday
movable Sunday Easter Sunday Yes
movable Monday Easter Monday Yes The Monday after Easter Sunday
movable Sunday Pentecost Yes 50 Days after Easter
movable Monday Whit Monday Yes The Monday after the Pentecost
1 May May Day Maybe Not officially a national holiday, yet is treated as such
10 May Remembrance Day Yes Celebration of the end of the Littish Civil War
11 July Saint Svend's Day Yes National Day, celebrating Svend The Holy
24 December Christmas Eve Yes
25/26 December Christmas Day Yes
31 December New Year's Eve Yes

External links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 'Languages in Littland' - Indenrigsministeriet
  2. 'Population Estimate Report 2022' - Indenrigsministeriet
  3. 3.0 3.1 'Littland 2021 Economic Report' - Statistikbanken