Indian Empire
The Parliamentary Republic of Indian Empire Indian Empire | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: Kærlighed, Forandring og Mod | |
| Anthem: Vi Lever Alle I Harmoni | |
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| Capital and largest city | Povlsen |
| Official languages | English, Spanish, Danish |
| Ethnic groups (2020) | Hispanic, Empirian, Danish |
| Demonym(s) | Empirian |
| Government | Parliamentary Republic |
• Prime Minister | Juan Rodriguez |
| Legislature | House of Commons |
| Establishment | |
• Spanish Colony | 1520 |
• Danish Colony | 1660 |
• Independence | March 29, 1965 |
| Area | |
• Total | 273,982 km2 (105,785 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 1.22% |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 58,652,471 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | 2,724,482,399,989.00 |
• Per capita | 46,451.28 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | 2,724,482,399,989.00 |
• Per capita | 46,451.28 |
| Gini (2020) | 10 low |
| HDI (2020) | 0.932 very high |
| Currency | Kroner (IEK$) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | 344+ |
| Internet TLD | .ii |
The Parliamentary Republic of Indian Empire, better known as simply Indian Empire, is a group of three islands located in the tropical Northern Pacific Ocean. The nation consists of three islands, most likely of volcanic origin, which formed around 50 years and were settled by the Impiro People. The nation became Independent of Danish Colonial Rule on 29 March 1965. The Population of Indian Empire is 56.8 Million as of the 2020 Empirian Census.
The Empirian Constitution, ratified in a 1962 Referendum, originally called for a Constitutional Monarchy, where the Danish King had some role in the country's democratic processes. However, this was overturned in a 2001 Referendum that coincided with national elections, making the nation currently a Parliamentary Republic. The current Prime Minister is Juan Rodriguez, who has served since 2015. Indian Empire is also a member of the OECD.
Indian Empire is considered to be one of the most developed nations in the world. Empirians have a very high standard of living, with the world's highest rating on the Human Development Index as well as education and healthcare. Indian Empire also has the world's highest levels of economic equality and social mobility.
Etymology
Prior to colonial rule
Prior to colonial rule, the islands were inhabited by the Impiro People.
Colonial Rule
The Impiro name first originates from Spanish colonial rule in the 15th and early 16th century, the islands initially being called "Espana Impiro" The Etymology of Indian Empire's name originates from the indigenous Impiro People , along with the Danish and Spanish History on the islands. Under Denmark, the islands were called "Dansk Indiske Impiro".
Independence
The name of Indian Empire was anglicized from "Indiske Impiro" to "Indian Empire" upon Independence from Denmark in March of 1965.
History
Early Settlements
The islands that first became Indian Empire were initially formed around 50 million years ago. It is suspected, but not confirmed, that the islands were formed as a result of volcanic activity in the Pacific. The islands were first settled by humans around 5,000 years ago by the Impiro People, who emigrated from other Pacific Islands. The Impiros spread across the central plains and eastern desert region of the main island. For close to 2,000 years, the communities remained spread out and isolated, remaining small in nature. However, around 3000 BC, the communities began to meet, establishing the Impiro Kingdom, a unification of all Impiro communities and establishing the council of Impiros, consisting of leaders of the main tribal groups. For the next 4,500 years, the Impiros lived peacefully and in harmony, farming on the land and hunting Bison, Walruses, and other animals.
Spanish Discovery
In 1517, Spanish Explorer Ramon Secada discovered the islands and the Impiro People. The Spanish later arrived on a second voyage, three years later in 1520, and established Secada Station, later known as Povlsen. According to written records, the two groups got along well, and the entire island chain was taken over by the Spanish in 1523 under the name "Espana Impiro". The Impiros helped the Spanish learn about farming & hunting on the island and the Impiros picked up Spanish.
Danish Colonial Period
In 1660, Denmark gained control over the island as a result of the Treaty of London, after the Danish and British worked together to defeat the Spanish. The land was renamed to "Dansk Indiske Impiro" and Secada Station became Povlsen. It was during Danish rule that the slave trade finally reached Indian Empire, with numerous Impiros being forced to work on Danish-owned farms. The remaining Spanish settlers often risked prosecution to keep Impiros safe over this period. The 1848 revolutions across Europe marked substantial reforms to Danish control over Indian Empire. As a result of Denmark's transition to a Constitutional Monarchy, slavery was immediately banned across Indian Empire. A system of self-governance for the islands was also set up, with Indian Empire now being allowed to elect a territorial governor every five years. This territorial governor would be allowed to administer policy and would be the main base for communications with Denmark. In 1940, after the Nazis defeated Denmark, Povlsen served as a temporary home for the Danish government and royal family. This was also the only major war with Indian Empire's involvement, with some units being sent to the European front. After the Nazis defeat, the Danish Government and Royals returned to Copenhagen. In 1945, following the establishment of the United Nations, global pressure began to exist to decolonize the region. The Danish Government entered negotiations with Indian Empire in 1951, with territorial Governor Malthe Hjorth. The two parties had large disputes, namely over military bases- the Danish wanted to maintain a military presence over the island, while the Empirians largely rejected this proposal. In March 1955, Denmark was forced to sign a UN convention mandating that Indian Empire be granted independence by March of 1965, or they would face sanctions. In 1955, the Empirians replaced Hjorth with a new territorial governor, Santiago Fonseca. Fonseca remained tough, and set up basic trade agreements with Denmark. However, Fonseca adamantly refused to allow any military presence on the island. Indian Empire ratified a constitution, which would take affect upon Independence, in 1962.
Independence
On March 29th, 1965, Indian Empire officially gained independence from Denmark. The Nations of the world rapidly began to recognize the Independence. In the nation's first election, Fonseca's Independence Party won over 80% of the vote and every seat in Parliament, making him the first prime minister of Indian Empire. During his two terms as Prime Minister, he passed a national healthcare system, and construction began on the national highway network, which would make travel through the country a lot easier. They also officially joined the Alliance of Unaligned Nations, officially taking a neutral stance on the cold war between the United States and Soviet Union. The nation's population boom, which occurred from the 1950's to 1970's, began to slow down in the 1980's. The Highway network was officially completed in 1991. Several years later, Indian Empire became a member of the Trans Pacific Partnership, a free trade agreement with the United States and numerous East Asian nations. Indian Empire became one of the first major nations to grant full equality to LGBTQ peoples and couples, doing so in 2009.