Keppland

Principality of Keppland Firstedemet Kæpplant (Kepplandic)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Frá þann vánd óven vær mek "From the malignant enemy defend me"
Anthem: "Gullrik ok igalaf" "Gold Dust and Oak Leaves"
Capital and largest city	Stíngarþ
Official languages	Kepplandic
Ethnic groups	74.2% Blandad 14.5% Bahian 8.1% Euclean 1.4% Indigenous 1.8% Other
Demonym(s)	Kepplandic, Kepplander
Government	Federal executive monarchy
• Prince	Svínn IX
• Lawspeaker	Haokon Larsson
Legislature	Rigesdag
• Upper house	Lantsþeng
• Lower house	Folksþeng
Independence from Waldrich
• Declared	7 January 1904
• Current constitution	15 August 1905
Area
• Total	663,264 km2 (256,088 sq mi)
Population
• 2023 census	170,556
• Density	31.5/km2 (81.6/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$13.723 billion
• Per capita	$80,453
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$14.701 billion
• Per capita	$86,197
HDI (2022)	0.925 very high
Currency	Daler (KPD)
Time zone	UTC-1
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side	right
Internet TLD	.kp

Keppland (Kepplandic: Kæpplant), officially the Principality of Keppland (Kepplandic: Firstedemet Kæpplant), is a sovereign state in eastern Asteria Inferior. It borders Arbolada to the southwest, Puramape to the west, and Gapolania to the north. Geographically, Keppland lies between the Sierra Bianca Range in the west and the Lumine Ocean in the south and east. The nation's capital is Vajki, and its largest city is Gunnarsvik. Other major cities include Anitashamn, Frihetsvik, and Åkapan. Keppland has a total area of 663,264 square kilometers and a population of nearly 21 million, making it both the 7th largest and most populous country in Asteria Inferior.

Keppland was occupied by Indigenous Asterians for at least 12,000 years before the arrival of Euclean explorers in 1552. The first permanent settlements were established by Blostlandic colonists in 1621, turning Keppland into a major source of sugarcane, gold, and rubber for Euclea. Keppland declared independence from Blostland in 1765, sparking six years of warfare against its former colonial metropole. Blostland recognized the nation's independence in 1771, but the fledgling First Kepplandic Republic was quickly plunged into internal turmoil. A series of coups, revolts, and civil wars plagued the country until 1820, when the republic was overthrown in an insurrection and replaced by the Kepplandic Empire under Emperor Mats I. The Empire expanded through eastern Asteria Inferior during the X Wars in an effort to become the first great power in the Asterias, but was defeated by the X Coalition in 1852. The war was financially devastating for Keppland, and the newly established Second Kepplandic Republic did not fully recover until the mid-1860s. Keppland's political situation stabilized during the presidency of X, who reopened the nation to foreign investment and accelerated its economic recovery. Keppland experienced an economic boom during the late 19th century as a result of the Second Industrial Revolution, attracting significant numbers of new immigrants in the process.

By the beginning of the 20th century, Keppland had reestablished itself as a strong and wealthy middle power. However, its decades-long growth came to an end with the Great Collapse of 1913, leading to political instability that culminated in a military coup d'état following the turbulent 1918 general election. For the next 16 years, the nation was ruled by Henrik Steen, a populist who rejected conventional left- and right-wing politics. Steen transformed Keppland into a de facto one-party state ruled by the National Activation Party (NAP), instituting reforms to help the working class and halt the rise of extremism. Keppland remained neutral during the Great War, but had close trade relationships with many of the Entente powers. The collapse of the Entente during the last years of the war proved detrimental to the Kepplandic economy, and the unexpected death of Steen in late 1934 left a significant power vacuum. The tense internal situation culminated in the outbreak of civil war during the summer of 1935, with the troubled Second Republic facing uprisings from both Chistovodian-backed councilists and far-right nationalists. A major offensive in the fall of 1936 turned the tide in favor of the councilists, resulting in the capture of Vajki and establishment of the Kepplandic Council Republic in February of 1937.

Keppland's economy stabilized during the 1940s and 1950s due to substantial aid from the socialist world, with Chistovodia alone constituting more than half of the nation's international trade volume. However, the outbreak of the Great Asterian War in the 1960s caused Chistovodian economic assistance to evaporate, and the Kepplandic economy began to stagnate as a result. The councilist state was overthrown in the Kepplandic Revolution of 1979, leading to the restoration of democracy under the Third Kepplandic Republic. Keppland embraced neoliberalism under a series of Liberal Democratic governments and experienced explosive economic growth during the 1980s and 1990s. The nation's economic fortunes turned after the Kepplandic asset price bubble popped in 1997, leading to political instability and a prolonged economic recession. The fragile internal situation was further inflamed by the 2005 global financial crisis and subsequent unrest, allowing the National Activation Party to take power in the 2006 elections. Keppland has undergone significant democratic backsliding under NAP rule and is no longer considered a liberal democracy.

Keppland is a developed country, boasting a high-income economy that ranks highly in measures of human development, economic freedom, and standard of living. The nation is often categorized as an illiberal democracy or hybrid regime, and has grown increasingly authoritarian since the late 2000s. Keppland's military is capable of power projection on a regional scale, and frequently takes part in international peacekeeping operations. The nation is a member of the Community of Nations, International Trade Organization, and Organization of Asterian Nations, and is generally considered to be a middle power in the international community.

Government and politics

Main articles: Government of Keppland and Politics of Keppland

See also: Elections in Keppland

Political culture

See also: List of political parties in Keppland

Administrative divisions

Main article: States of Keppland

States of Keppland

Flag	State	Capital	Population	Location
	Halmhusland	Anitashamn	3,326,958	Vassfloden Vajki Peven Nåko Halmhusland Javenje Milla Sockerkusten Lugnkusten Henriksland
	Henriksland	Åkapan	1,402,345
	Javenje	Marieborg	1,587,046
	Lugnkusten	Karlstrand	1,650,522
	Milla	Kulpeu	490,465
	Nåko	Olovsberg	535,124
	Peven	Viruko	223,460
	Sockerkusten	Frihetsvik	2,762,507
	Vajki	Vajki	2,103,482
	Vassfloden	Gunnarsvik	6,784,021

Foreign relations

Main article: Foreign relations of Keppland

Military

Main article: Kepplandic Armed Forces

Law enforcement

Main article: Law enforcement in Keppland

Economy

Transport

Main article: Transport in Keppland