Eldmark
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The Kingdom of Eldmark Konungariket Eldmark | |
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| Motto: "I Broderskapen Förenad"(Brattan) "In Fraternity United" | |
| Anthem: Segern är vår Victory is Ours | |
| Capital and largest city | Ravnkøl |
| Official languages | Brattan Tynic |
| Demonym(s) | Eldmarkian |
| Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
• Queen | Thyri III |
• Direktör | Örjan Rehn |
| Establishment | |
• Formation of the Trondal Empire | 100BC |
| 1015 AD | |
| 1312 | |
| Population | |
• May 2019 estimate | 15,120,030 |
• January 2018 census | 15,120,030 |
| GDP (PPP) | May 2019 estimate |
• Per capita | $49,201 |
| GDP (nominal) | May 2019 estimate |
• Per capita | $62,041 |
| Gini (2019) | 29.3 low |
| HDI (2019) | 0.923 very high |
| Currency | Krona (ⓚ) |
| Time zone | TBD |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .el |
Eldmark, officially the Kingdom of Eldmark (Brattan: Konungariket Eldmark), is a Constitutional Monarchy located in northwestern Nordania in Esquarium. It is bordered to the north by the Straight of Trondal, to the east by the Skjordham and to the west by Sea of Njord. It shares several land borders with Sjealand, as they claim and administer several enclaves in the West Tynic.
Eldmark has a developed, industrialized economy with a high standard of living and high personal wealth, coupled with low income inequality, as well as a robust welfare system. It's capital and largest city, Ravnkøl, is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest cities in Esquarium, featuring a population or 2.5 million people. It is historically one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in Eldmark and is home to the largest port in the country. Other urban areas include Hammarvik, Åndalvern, Kvällholm, and Grönfjall.
Etymology
The name "Eldmark" is one that was chosen by Brattan settlers in the periods of antiquity, dating as far back as the Bronze Age cultures that settled around Hammarvik. Eldmark roughly translates into "Fire Land," though the meaning of the term varies. Some scientists believe the term corresponded to the geothermal activities in the area. Archaeological discoveries at Gejserfjall and Fontänvår dating from the time seem to corroborate with that theory. Other historians suggest that the term Eld has various meanings, one of which translating to fireplace or hearth. Some texts dating from the time also hint at this, defining Eldmark as a land of "cold winters, warm fireplaces, and warmer hearts." Overall, most people including the government tend towards the former definition of the term.
History
Early History
Unification
Modern History
Geography
Eldmark is the x largest country in western Nordania with a total size of TBD square kilometres (TBD square miles).
Climate
Eldmark experiences a temperate climate year round which produces mild to cool weather. Summers are warm to mild around most of the country, although inland areas can see hot and dry conditions during summer months. Winters are cold and snowfall is abundant. The climate is heavily influenced by the Sea of Njord to the north, its warm currents leading to a mild and wet climate.