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Republic of Eskavia | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Capital and largest city | Kalonak |
| Official languages | Waldish Eskavian |
| Recognised regional languages | Fallish Seluga Tunagaq Ittorsut |
| Other languages | s |
| Ethnic groups (2020) | 43.3% White 25.7% Mixed 16.4% Eskavian 8.1% Black 2.2% Oqaarmik 4.3% Other |
| Religion (2020) | 81.9% Gregorian 11.7% Irreligious 6.5% Other |
| Demonym(s) | Eskavian |
| Government | Federal presidential republic |
| Espen Ruud | |
| Karl Olsåpal | |
| Mats Halvorsen | |
| Legislature | Forbundsdag |
| Landsting | |
| Folksting | |
| Establishment | |
| 13 September 1904 | |
| 2 April 1905 | |
| 21 July 1953 | |
| Population | |
• 2023 estimate | 38,403,820 |
• 2020 census | 37,746,022 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2023 estimate |
• Total |  $1.871 trillion |
• Per capita | $48,719 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | $1.218 trillion |
• Per capita | $31,716 |
| Gini (2023) |  41.6medium |
| HDI (2023) | 0.909 very high |
| Currency | Daler (ESK) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +17 |
| Internet TLD | .ek |
Eskavia (Waldish: Eskland, Eskavian: Eskävisik), officially the Republic of Eskavia (Waldish: Republikken Eskland, Eskavian: Eskävisikut Häkilnu), is a sovereign state in Elia Australis. It lies between the Medan Ocean to the west, TBA to the northwest, TBA to the northeast, the Alconian Ocean to the west, and the X Ocean to the south. Eskavia's capital and largest city is Kalonak, with other major cities including Fossenvik, Palostaku, Nordhavn, and Mariestad. With a population of more than 38 million, Eskavia is the Xth most populous nation in the world.
Humans have inhabited Eskavia for at least 12,000 years. The first Calesian explorers arrived in 1510, after which both Falland and Waldrich established colonies in the region. In 1721, Waldrich annexed Fallish Eskavia as a consequence of the Waldish–Fallish War. During the 1860s, the colonies of Waldish Eskavia fought a series of wars for independence that ultimately forced Waldrich to relinquish its possessions in continental Elia Australis. Efforts to unify the newly independent states began following the First Hisuka War, which saw Waldrich reconquer the Hisuka peninsula. In the conflict's aftermath, a group of states led by New Forsmark established the West Eskavian Confederation as a military and political alliance to counter Waldish influence in the region. The Confederation ultimately invaded and annexed Hisuka in 1904, and was subsequently reconstituted as the Republic of Eskavia.
Etymology
History
Prehistory
- Humans arrive at least 12,000 years ago
Colonial period
- Calesian contact in 1510, Falland establishes the Colony of Eskavia
- Waldrich establishes the Colony of New Forsmark in 1549
- Several colonial wars as both Fallish Eskavia and Waldish Eskavia expand
- Waldish–Fallish War (1709–1721) breaks out over colonial tensions, Falland cedes its possessions to Waldrich
- Independence movements gain traction after the Twelve Years' War but are setback after the failed Puleivimo Revolt of 1803
- Waldish defeat in the First Cuthish War reignites the sovereignty movement and leads to a revolutionary wave in Waldish Eskavia
- Revolutions end in 1868 with all 9 former colonies gaining independence as sovereign states
Early independence period
- Several wars between various states over border disputes
- First Hisuka War of 1887 sees Waldrich reconquer the Hisuka peninsula, Eskavian states begin to integrate for the purposes of collective defense
- The Republic of New Forsmark spearheads the establishment of the West Eskavian Confederation
- Second Hisuka War takes place in 1904, Waldrich is defeated by West Eskavia
- The West Eskavian states agree to integrate and form the Republic of Eskavia, Hisuka is admitted as a federal state
Post-unification history
- Eskavia remains neutral during the Great War but temporarily reconciles with Waldrich due to fears of Nadauran aggression and fears of agitation by the Fallish minority
- Relations fall apart again post-war as decolonization begins in earnest
- A revolt breaks out in the Waldish islands of X, Eskavia invades and Waldrich is forced to cede the islands