Ainhessel

Principality of Ainhessel Voordstedom Ainheijssel (Ainhessen)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Vreiheit Freedom
Capital	Ainhessel
Largest	Ainhessel
Official languages	Ainhessen
Demonym(s)	Ainhessen
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy with directional government
• Princess	Larna of Ainhessel
• Government	Council of The State (Ainhessel)
Legislature	Parliament of Ainhessel
Establishment
• Foundation of The County of Ainhessel	968
• Expansion	1234
• War of Agression	1328
Area
•	2,488 km2 (961 sq mi)
Population
• 2019 estimate	490,788
• 2017 census	485,500
GDP (PPP)	200 estimate
• Total	$5.3 billion (68 billion UTP)
• Per capita	75,899 UTP
GDP (nominal)	2019 estimate
• Total	71 billion UTP
• Per capita	78,000 UTP
HDI (2019)	0.9 very high
Currency	Ainhessen Marche (AHM)
Driving side	right
Calling code	+488
Internet TLD	.ah

Ainhessel, officially the Principality of Ainhessel (Ainhessen: Voordstedom Ainheijssel) is a Utopian sovereign microstate located in North Utopia. It is completley surrounded by New Daarlerveen. In total, Ainhessel covers 2,488 km². It is inhabited by 490,000 people making it one of the smallest and most densely populated nations in the world. Its capital and largest city is Ainhessel.

Geography

The country is for the most part flat, with the exception of foothills in the south in the kommunes of Osglowe and Omhausse, up to a height of 670 metres, and some low hill ranges in the central parts. Since the late 16th century, large polder areas are preserved through elaborate drainage systems that include many canals. The main two rivers are the Aise and the Merne. The country's highest point is Vaumpoller at 670 metres.

Vaumpoller

Climate

Ainhessel has a mild continental climate, with moderately warm summers and cool winters, and typically high humidity. Ice days—maximum temperature below 0 °C (32 °F)—usually occur from December until February, with the occasional rare ice day prior to or after that period. Freezing days—minimum temperature below 0 °C (32 °F)—occur much more often, usually ranging from mid-November to late March, but not rarely measured as early as mid-October and as late as mid-May. If one chooses the height of measurement to be 10 cm (4 in) above ground instead of 150 cm (59 in), one may even find such temperatures in the middle of the summer. On average, snow can occur from November to April but sometimes occurs in May or October too.

Warm days—maximum temperature above 20 °C (68 °F)—are usually found in April to October, but in some parts of the country these warm days can also occur in March, or even sometimes in November or February. Summer days—maximum temperature above 25 °C (77 °F)—are usually measured in De Bilt from May until September, tropical days—maximum temperature above 30 °C (86 °F)—are rare and usually occur only in June to August.

Nature

Ainhessel has 12 national parks and other nature reserves, that include lakes, heathland, woods and other habitats. Most of these are owned by the national department for forestry and The Voslandstaacht, a private organisation that buys, protects and manages nature reserves.

Government and Politics

Ainhessel is a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is the Prince/Princess incumbent. The legislative power is vested in the two chambers of the Parliament of Ainhessel. The Council of the State holds the executive power and is composed of seven power-sharing Councillors elected by the Ainhessen people. The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court of Ainhessel, whose judges are elected by the Parliament. The executive branch of the Ainhessen government is made up of the The Council of the State, a group of seven members who operate as a collective head of government. They are elected by the people of Ainhessel every five years and are made up of various members of political parties across Ainhessel. The role of the monarch of Ainhessel is largely ceremonial. Although restricted in his or her exercise of power by the convention of parliamentary democracy and the separation of powers. However, the Princess of Ainhessel Larna II does attemd regular meetings of the Council of State. The Parliament of Ainhessel performs the legislative functions of the Kingdom. As a parliament, it is at the centre of the political system in Ainhessel, and is the supreme legislative body, operating within the confines of the constitution. The Council of the State is answerable to parliament through the principle of parliamentary control. Ministers can be questioned by members of Parliament regarding specific government policy matters. General debates on broader issues of government policy may also be held in parliament and may also be followed by a motion of "no-confidence". The opposition rarely requests motions of no-confidence, as the government is usually certain of its majority; however, government policy is often discussed in the plenary assembly of Parliament.

The Parliament houses in Ainhessel City

Ainhessel has a multi-party system, with a great many parties but no truly significant parties. No single party has held an absolute majority in the parliament since the beginning of the 20th century. The Constitution does not grant the judiciary power of judicial review of legislation, however the courts have asserted this power with the consent of the other branches of government. Since there are no constitutional or administrative courts, the Supreme Court also deals with constitutional matters. On many issues the political parties tend to opt for co-operation, and the Ainhessen state welfare model receives broad parliamentary support. This ensures a focus on public-sector efficiency and devolved responsibilities of local government on regional and municipal levels.

Administrative Divisions

Ainhessel is split into seven Kommunes.

Name in English	Name in Ainhessen	Administrative seat	Population (2020)
Gabunst	Gaabaunst	Gabunst (City)	22,000
Ainhessel (Kommune)	Ainheijssel	Ainhessel (City)	320,000
Trondau	Troundau	Trondau (City)	43,000
Komvassel	Kommveijssel	Komvassel (City)	31,000
Ludesweik	Ludessweig	Ludesweik (City)	39,000
Omhausse	Ohmhausse	Omhausse (City)	22,422
Osglowe	Ossglov	Osglowe (City)	14,366

Economy

Ainhessel's stable and high-income market economy features moderate growth, low inflation, and a high level of innovation. Unemployment is traditionally low, with a per capita GDP on a purchasing-power parity (PPP) basis of 75,119 UTP. Its GDP per capita in purchasing power standards was 261% of the UU average (100%) in 2019.

The industrial sector, which was dominated by steel until the 1950s, has since diversified to include chemicals, rubber, and other products. During the past decades, growth in the financial sector has more than compensated for the decline in steel production. Services, especially banking and finance, account for the majority of the economic output. Ainhessel is the world's third largest investment fund center, the most important private banking center in North Utopia and The Utopia's leading center for reinsurance companies.

Currency

The Marche is the official currency of Ainhessen. The currency is sometimes referred to as the Ainhessen Mark in English. Historically, Marche coins have been minted Ainhessel since the 16th century.

500 Ainhessen Marche Note.

Ainhessel has not introduced the Utopia, following a rejection by referendum in 2009, but the Ainhessen Marche is pegged closely to the Utopia. Ainhessel borders one utopiazone member New Daarlerveen.

Demographics

Religion

Religion in Ainhessel has been historically dominated by Christianity between the 10th and 20th centuries. In the late 19th century, roughly 75% of the population was a member of the Church of Ainhessel a protestant church with the rest of the population being Catholic. Since then, there has been a slight decline in both Catholic and Protestant Christianity. There has been a large rise in the secular population as well as that in Ainhessel a small Muslim minority also exists.

Religion in Ainhessel (2020)

  Church of Ainhessel (58%)

  Roman Catholic (28%)

  irreligious (10%)

  Islam (1%)

  judaism (2%)

  other christian (1%)

Military and Law Enforcement

The Ainhessen army is mostly based in its casern, the Kenter Caserne in Trondau. The army is under civilian control, with Prince/Princess as Commander-in-Chief. The Minister for Defense, Walter Mahan, oversees army operations. Being a landlocked country, Ainhessel has no navy and only a few aircraft.

Culture

Ainhessel retains a number of folk traditions, having been for much of its history a rural country. There are several notable museums, located mostly in Ainhessel (City). These include the National Museum of History, the Ainhessel City Museum, and the Royal Museum of Ainhessel. The National Museum of Military History in Trondau is especially known for its representations of the War of Agression.

Foreign Relations

Ainhessel has long been a prominent supporter of Utopian political and economic integration. Ainhessel has long championed unity in the Utopias and was one of the founding members of the Utopian Union and is a member of the Universal Pact. It also participates in the Free movement area.