Yogania

Kingdom of Yogania Yogoryd Bugarlak (Yoganian) Royaume de Yoganie (French)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: «Yogoryd Bugarlak Yongur Bulagen» (The Yoganian Kingdom Will Rule Forever)
Anthem: «Gunnar Men»
Location	Northern Europe
Capital	Koppola (1154-1802) Yocopo (1802-present)
Largest	Yocopo
Official languages	Buggan Yoganian, Kjerso Yoganian, French
Recognised regional languages	Kjerso Yoganian (Kjerso), French (Bukjer)
Ethnic groups (2018)	95% White Yoganian 5% Other
Demonym(s)	Yoganian
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• King	Yogory VII
• Prime Minister	Gordon Yogner
• President of Parliament	Ian Bodowil
• Government Spokesman	Jakob Buckin Woldman
Legislature	Yoganian Parliament
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	Yoganian Assembly
Establishment
• Creation of the Yoganian Kingdom	550
• Conquering of Kjerso	1228-1264
• Buggan Empire	1594-1707
Area
• Total	22,344,677 km2 (8,627,328 sq mi) (1)
• Water (%)	7,2%
Population
• 2022 estimate	864,320,556 million (3)
• 2022 census	864,209,735 million
• Density	3,867/km2 (10,015.5/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2021 estimate
• Total	9,872 trillion $ (3)
• Per capita	55,120$ (17)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	11 trillion $ (3)
• Per capita	58,290$ (2)
Gini (2022)	98 very high (1)
HDI	0.9 very high (2)
Currency	Euro (EUR)
Time zone	UTC-2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4
Driving side	right
Calling code	+42
Internet TLD	.yo

Yogania, officially the Kingdom of Yogania (Yoganian: Yogoryd Bugarlak French: Royaume de Yoganie) is a country located in the extreme north of Europe. There are 864 million inhabitants, making it the third most populous country in the world. It is also the biggest country in the world, with 22,344,677 square kilometers. The capital and largest city is Yocopo, with a population of over 34 million inhabitants. It is located in the southwest of the country, on the Yocopo River. Yogania is an archipelago consisting of 3 islands: the main, largest one is commonly called Yogania, the 2 smaller ones are the island states of Byrenyol and Bugareyol. The kingdom was founded in 550 A.D by Yogodan I The Great, and expanded until fully conquering the neigboring kingdom of Kjerso in 1264. Yogania is known worldwide for various things, including it´s music, with popular Yoganian band Klyread reaching international fame, for it´s cuisine, with it´s national dish Burgenal, for it´s automobile industry with automotive company Golten, and for it´s numerous tourist attractions, the most famous ones being the statue of Burydan Halfdan in Yocopo and the Buganollien Mountains in Bugan. Yogania´s national animal is the Yoganian Red Dragon, it is one of the only countries to have a fictional species as it´s national animal. The highest point in Yogania is Mount Buryatia, culminating to 5668m at it´s summit.

Etymology

The name Yogania comes from the word Yogoryd, itself derived from the Old Yoganian word Yogo-rydden, meaning "Kingdom of Yogodan", in reference to Yogodan I The Great, the first King of Yogania.

History

Prehistory

Archeological evidence shows the island of Yogania has been inhabited since around 9000 B.C. The Baldanjoki cave contains prehistoric tools and drawings that have been estimated to be over 5000 years old. Early humans living in Yogania developed black hair color and pale skin around that time.

Kingdom of Kjerso

Flag of Kjerso.

Around 170 B.C, Jokelayan The Great proclams himself King of Kjerso, which occupied the whole eastern side of the island. The Kingdom of Kjerso was the first state established in the island of Yogania. It lasted until 1264 A.D when it was conquered by Burydan Halfdan´s army, the king of neighboring Yogania.

Kingdom of Yogania

The Kingdom of Yogania was founded around 550 A.D by Yogodan I The Great. At the time, it only extended to the city of Yocopo and the area around it.

Conquering of Kjerso

Under the reign of King Burydan Halfdan (1225–1264), the Kingdom of Yogania initiated a series of military campaigns to extend its territory beyond the city of Yocopo and it's surrounding regions. For centuries, the Kingdom of Kjerso had maintained dominance over the resource-rich eastern regions of the island, making it a good target to Yogania. Both kingdoms were frequently engaged in border battles as they competed for control of the eastern fertile lands.

In 1228, after a period of intermittent conflict, Burydan Halfdan launched a series of military offensives to try and take control of Kjerso. Though the Yoganian forces suffered several early defeats, Burydan Halfdan reorganized his military, adopting innovative tactics inspired by strategies observed in mainland Europe. He also forged alliances with influential local lords, strengthening his forces and ensuring logistical support. These changes enabled Yogania to turn the tide of the war.

The pivotal moment in the conflict came in 1246 in the Battle of Noryank, a key city near the political center of Kjerso, Bugan. Burydan Halfdan's forces decisively defeated the Kjersian army, which was led by Yalashi Bogelnod, a military general made King of Kjerso in 1238. Although Yalashi Bogelnod was a skilled general, he faced internal divisions among the Kjerso nobility, which weakened the kingdom’s ability to defend itself. Over the next two decades (1246-1264), Burydan Halfdan’s campaigns continued to erode Kjerso’s power, culminating in the siege of Bugan, the Kjerso capital, in 1264. The fall of Bugan marked the complete annexation of Kjerso into Yogania.

Following the military victory, Burydan Halfdan implemented a policy of cultural and political integration. Rather than imposing harsh rule, he allowed the Kjersian language and customs to persist. This helped to stabilize the newly acquired territory and prevented large-scale rebellions. The Kjersian aristocracy was absorbed into the Yoganian nobility, solidifying Burydan Halfdan's control over both kingdoms.

The annexation of Kjerso was a turning point in the history of Yogania. The conquest not only expanded the kingdom’s territorial reach but also laid the foundation for its future ambitions in Northern Europe. The integration of Kjerso into Yogania played a key role in the eventual rise of the Buggan Empire, which emerged in subsequent centuries as Yogania extended its influence beyond the island.

Buggan Empire (1594-1707)
See also: Buggan Empire
In 1594, King Yodolyd VI decided to use his powerful army to conquer the rest of Europe. He renamed the country to the Buggan Empire (Yoganian: Buggan Haltlak) They got down to the south of France and stayed there before they got pushed back by the French army in 1698. The country was renamed back to Yoganian Kingdom in 1707 by Jakob IV.

Yoganian coal factory in 1842.

Industrial Revolution

Yogania was one of the first countries to have steam-powered trains. It was also a big coal producer, with coal mining being a big part of Yogania's economy at that time. The country also experienced a booming population, going from 230 million people in 1844 from 478 million in 1914.

19th Century

In 1880, Jom VIII dies without an heir. Yogodan Yangodi-Yol, a nobleman from Yocopo, is declared King of Yogania by the Yoganian Parliament and is crowned in 1880 as Yogodan XV. This caused a wave of protests across the country ultimately leading to the change of Yogania´s political regime from a semi-constitutional monarchy to a fully constitutional monarchy, reducing the King to a simple figurehead. Yogodan XV is considered one of the better kings of Yogania for contributing to the preservation of the country's traditions and culture.

World Wars

Yogania did not take any sides during WWI, since the country is quite isolated from the rest of Europe and was not really affected by the war. In WW2, Yogania sided with the Allies, and sent soldiers to fight for other countries' armies. Yogania was never bombarded and was one of the few European countries that walked out relatively unscathed from the war.

Second half of the 20th century

Yogania's economy after WW2 was not very diverse, mostly exporting agricultural goods and metals. In the 1960s and 70s, Yogania experienced a booming population again, going from 670 million people in 1961 to 749 million in 1985. From 1980 to 1990, Bjorn Yogun was Prime Minister, the only one to be reelected for a second term. In 1990, King Bucklan VI dies, and is replaced by his son Yogory VII, who is the current King of Yogania.

Politics

Government

Yoganian Parliament.

Yogania is a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is the King of Yogania, currently Yogory VII. The Head of Government is the Prime Minister, currently Gordon Yogner. The upper house of parliament, the Senate is composed of 320 senators, and the lower house, the Yoganian Assembly, is composed of 577 deputies. Yogania is a very stable country, with a democratic, fairly liberal government, free/cheap healthcare and globally very good infrastructure. The country has a great quality of life and there are relatively few major problems. The country has a multiple party system, the current prime minister is part of the JDS (Jobolin Dyrnan Soderban), a center-right party.

Geopolitics

Yogania has 3 levels of administrative divisions. 3 regions (from west to east); Bukjer, Yokjer, and Kjerso, 21 states within these 3 regions and 394 districts within the 21 states. The capital city is Yocopo, which is also the largest city with a population of 34 million inhabitants. The second and third biggest cities are Burnach and Bugan, with 25 and 20 million people respectively. The most populous state is Budlin, with 102,344,220 million people. Yogania is part of the European Union since 1995 and part of the Euro Zone since it's creation.

Geography and Climate

Geography

The Red Forest seen from above.

Yogania has lots of arable land despite being in the extreme north. It is quite flat at the south and middle, very flat near the Burnach (state) area, and mountainous at the north and southwest with the Buganollien mountains and the Yocopo mountains. 7% of Yogania´s land is covered in forest. The biggest one, located in the northwest, is called the Red Forest (Yoganian/Kjerso: Bard Dagenin French: Forêt Rouge).The very north of Yogania is uninhabitable because of extreme climate. It is covered in snow all year long. Since Yogania is an island country, it doesn´t border any other countries. The closest countries to Yogania geographically are Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Canada and Russia.

Climate

See also: Köppen climate classification

Köppen climate map of Yogania.

Because of it´s size, Yogania´s climate varies depending on the area, ranging from a hot-summer continental climate (at least one month's average temperature above 22 °C) in the south around the Burnach area, warm-summer continental climate (all months with average temperatures below 22 °C) in the south, subarctic climate (1–3 months averaging above 10 °C) in the middle of the country, extremely cold subarctic climate (coldest month averaging below −38 °C) in the middle-north of the country, and an uninhabitable ice-cap climate (eternal winter)in the very north.

Wildlife

Yoganian Black Wolf.

Yogania´s official national animal is the Yoganian Red Dragon, which is fictional, but the most recognizable animal of the country is the Yoganian Black Wolf, usually found in and around forests. The considerable size of the country and the different types of climates means that Yogania is rich in wildlife, with various species of mammals, including animals such as birds of prey, foxes, rabbits, the Yoganian Wildcat, various types of bears (including polar bears) and fish. A lot of wildlife suffered because of human expansion in the region. For example, the red deer was almost hunted to extinction in the 19th and 20th centuries. Yogania has some wildlife reserves, the biggest one being the Bugan National Park in the northeast.

Demographics

Population

According to the 2022 census conducted by the Yoganian Census Bureau, the Yoganian population consists of 864,209,735 million people, which is an increase of 5,9% compared to the 2012 census. Yogania´s population experienced a large-scale increase in population during the last 50 years, going from about 753 million people in 1974 to reaching 800 million in 1991 and reaching 850 million in 2005. The median age of the Yoganian population is 40,6 years and the average life expectancy is of 84,2 years.

Population density

Yogania is quite densely populated for it´s size with a roughly equal distribution of the population in the south, middle and middle-north of the country. The extreme north of the country is uninhabitable because of extreme climate.

Cities

See also: Cities in Yogania

79% of the Yoganian population live in cities and other urban areas. The capital and largest city is Yocopo, with a population of over 34 million people and located in the southwest of the country. There are 6 cities in Yogania with a population higher than 10 million.

Largest Yoganian cities by population

Rank	City	Population (millions)	State
1	Yocopo	34,895,142	Yocopo (state)
2	Burnach	25,362,900	Burnach (state)
3	Bugan	20,744,240	Bugan (state)
4	Dyrden	15,209,118	Buckenryd
5	Hangeul	13,233,875	Budlin
6	Salgon	11,205,343	Bugan (state)
7	Koppola	9,670,965	Oodos
8	Buckinloden	7,889,550	Popi
9	Garragan	4,323,095	Ordansk
10	Gungarne	3,822,238	Bugan (state)

Ethnic Groups

See also: Yoganians (ethnicity)

Yogania has always been a very homogenous country. The vast majority (95%) of the population is Yoganian, which are native to the country. The other 5% is composed of various ethnic groups, all issued from the wave of immigration to European countries of the second half of the 20th century. Most of these immigrants are from French-speaking countries because of the presence of the language in Yogania.

Healthcare

BYD logo.

Healthcare in Yogania is covered by a tax-funded public healthcare institution, Baggard Yogoryd Daganan, shortened to BYD. It abides by the policies listed in the Yogania Education and Healthcare Act of 1982. It is universal, and every citizen of the country is required to sign up for it by their 20th birthday. It covers healthcare costs based on income, the lower the person´s income is, the more costs it covers.

Education

Yogania has a literacy rate of 99,9%, one of the highest in the world. The Yoganian education system is composed of 4 levels. The first level, kindergarten (3-5 years old) is optional but recommended. The second level, primary school, starts at 6 years old and ends at 11 years old. The subjects taught are generally the same in public and private schools. The third level, middle school, starts at 11 years old and ends at 15 years old. To graduate from middle school, passing a national exam is required. The third level, high school, starts at 15 years old and ends at 18 years old. Students can choose which kind of high school they want to attend at the end of middle school. To graduate from high school, passing a national exam is also required. Public education in Yogania is free for everyone until high school. Uniforms are not required anywhere but are common in private schools. The Yoganian education system has been ranked third in the world for best education system.

University

Gophago University.

College-level education is open to anyone with a high-school diploma or equivalent. Public universities are free or very cheap depending on the person´s income. Private and prestigious universities however can be expensive depending on the university. Every Yoganian state has at least one university, usually located in or around the capital of the state. Some notable well-known universities are:

• Gophago University in Gophago, Yogernagul

• University of Yocopo in Yocopo

• Konkuk University in Salgon, Bugan

Languages

See also: Languages of Yogania

Yogania is divided between 3 regions (west to east) Bukjer, Yokjer, Kjerso. In Bukjer, people primarily speak French except for the state of Popi, in the northwest. It’s the least spoken language in the country with around 208 million speakers. The city of Yocopo has signs in three languages but most of the city’s population speaks French. In Yokjer, people speak Buggan Yoganian, also called Standard Yoganian, which is the most spoken language in the country with about 330 million speakers. Lastly in Kjerso people speak Kjersogen Yoganian, often just called Kjerso, which is a language related to Buggan Yoganian but is different. There are around 220 million people who speak Kjerso.

Culture

Clothing

Drawing of a Burgol/Burjok hat.

The traditionnal Yoganian dress is called Burgol (Yoganian) or Burjok (Kjerso). Burgol is an abbreviation of "Burlak Golstin" while Burjok is an abbreviaton of "Burlak Jokhan", both meaning "King´s clothes" due to it being long associated with royalty and other nobles. Burgol/Burjok for men consists of a pair of pants, a button down shirt (always white), a tie, a vest, a long overcoat reaching to the back of the knees, and a Burgol/Burjok hat, which is a wide-brim hat with a piece of fabric attached to it.

Cuisine

Boldsoup is one of the most popular fish dishes in Yogania.

Bukbad cheese pies.

Yoganian cuisine mostly consists of meat and dairy products. Yogania´s national dish is Burgenal, sliced potatoes topped with ground beef, Gudyorden cheese and a salty white sauce. The country has over 1200 recognised cheeses. Fish is also eaten frequently, with Boldsoup (a soup consisting of salmon, milk and potatoes) being quite popular. The most popular regional dish is Bukbad, which are small cheese pies also made with Gudyorden cheese. The Yoganian diet is high in carbohydrates and fat, with breakfast being sweet or savory depending on the region, consisting of pastries, bread with toppings for sweet breakfasts or eggs and small meat pies (Bugarbo) for savory breakfasts. Lunch is almost always a 3 course meal, the first course being either bread, cheese or a small serving of vegetable, the main meal usually consisting of meat or fish, some kind of starch and a serving of vegetables. The third course is dessert, which can be anything the person chooses but will most likely be yogurt or a piece of cake. Dinner does not have any major differences with lunch other than the fact that dinner is often eaten as a family meal.

The jokela is a two stringed instrument. .

Music

The most popular music artist in Yogania is Klyread, a punk-rock/pop band that has been active since 2009 and currently hold 2 Grammy awards. Yoganian folk music is played with traditional Yoganian instruments such as the Jokela, a two-stringed lute of Kjerso origin, and the Borglar, which is a bowed string instrument. Traditional Yoganian instruments and songs are being taught in schools all over the country since 1977 in an effort to make Yoganians know more about their culture.

Landmarks and Monuments

The Buganollien mountains.

Kolto Bridge.

The most recognizable Yoganian monument is the Burydan Halfdan statue in Yocopo. It is the tallest statue in Europe, standing exactly 100 meters tall. Construction started in 1976 and was completed in 1980. It is the most visited monument in Yogania with 25 million tourists coming to see it in 2019. The most famous natural landmark is the Buganollien Mountains located in Bugan, with 12 million visitors in 2018. Other notable landmarks are the Kolto Bridge in Kidagil, the Yalashi Bogelnod statue in Burjelak, The Red Cliffs in Goldyor, the Oriental Pearl Tower in Salgon, and the Garallin Lake in Garaltug.

Sports

Rugby

Goldenbury Arena, the largest stadium in Yogania located in Salgon.

The most popular sport in Yogania is Rugby. It is also Yogania´s national sport. The national rugby team, the Red Dragons, won the Rugby World Cup three times: in 1991, 2007 and 2019. They are considered one of the best rugby teams in the world. It is the only international team to have a winning record against every nation they have played with. A national rugby championship takes place every 2 years in the country, with each state's team competing for the winning title. The current champions are the Bugan Raiders.

Football

Another very popular sport in Yogania is Football (soccer). Yogania´s national team, also called the Red Dragons, have won the Fifa World Cup 3 times: in 1994, 2010, and 2014. Yogania´s 2 most titled teams are the FC Popians Yogun, located in Buckinloden, Popi and Buganyocker FC, located in Bugan. Yogania hosted the Fifa World Cup once in 2014.

Other Sports

Other Popular sports in Yogania include Ice Hockey, Tennis, Figure Skating, Skiing, Snowboarding, Diving, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Judo, Bowling, Mixed Martial Arts and Horse Racing.