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'''Havmark''', formally the '''Kingdom of Havmark''' (Danish: ''Kongeriget Havmark''), is a {{wp|Nordic countries|Nordic}} {{wp|Island country|island}} country in {{wp|Northern Europe}}. The country is made up of 4 major islands and over a hundred smaller ones in the {{wp|Danish Straits|Haven Straits}} in which the country shares its maritime borders with [[Vinslott]], [[Eltopiq]] and [[Askerike]]. The Kingdom maintains close political and cultural ties to its maritime neighbours and has a shared language with Askerike. The | '''Havmark''', formally the '''Kingdom of Havmark''' (Danish: ''Kongeriget Havmark''), is a {{wp|Nordic countries|Nordic}} {{wp|Island country|island}} country in {{wp|Northern Europe}}. The country is made up of 4 major islands and over a hundred smaller ones in the {{wp|Danish Straits|Haven Straits}} in which the country shares its maritime borders with [[Vinslott]], [[Eltopiq]] and [[Askerike]]. The capital and largest city in Havmark is Kystenslot. | ||
Havmark is a unitary constitutional parliamentary monarchy which has existed since 1245. Initially an absolute monarchy, over the centuries the power of the hereditary monarch has reduced at the expense of the [[Landsted]] (Parliament) which has grown over time. The [[Monarchy of Havmark|Monarch]] now plays a mainly ceremonial role but retains strong influence, both legal and by precedence, in foreign and military affairs. Since the Constitution of 1892, most executive powers are vested with the Council of State which is led by the [[Statsminister (Havmark)|Statsminister]] who are, by convention, the leader of the largest party or governing coalition in the Landsted. Parliamentary Democracy and Constitutional Monarchy are closely protected ideals in Havmark and their advantages instilled in the population through the education system. | |||
Modern Havmark is considered a {{wp|middle power}} with particular influence in Scandinavian geopolitics. A maritime nation, the country's navy plays an active role in anti-piracy missions and patrolling the {{wp|Baltic Sea|Baltic}} and {{wp|North Sea|North Seas}}. The Kingdom maintains close political and cultural ties to its maritime neighbours and has a shared language with Askerike. Most Havmarkic citizens speak Danish, Norwegian and English with the later two being a compulsary foreign language studied in primary and secondary education. | |||
==Etymology== | |||
The name "Havmark" is derived from the words "Hav" meaning ocean in {{wp|Norwegian Language|Norwegian}} and the work "mark" which is traced back to the maining of borderland. The earliest use of the name Havmark dates back to the 8th Century when the {{wp|Vikings}} would refer to the land that now makes up Havmark as the border between seas. This very early use can be seen on runestones which are thought to have been erected by the early vikings to mark geographical spots such as the one in Krystenslot "ᛖᚨᛊᛏᛖᚱᚾ×ᚺᚨᚢᛗᚨᚱᚲ" (Eastern Havmark, meaning eastern sea border). Citizens of Havmark are referred to as "Haven" in the adjective and "Havmarkic" in the accusative. | |||
Revision as of 12:39, 25 November 2023
Kingdom of Havmark Kongeriget Havmark Kongeriket Havmark | |
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Motto: "Fra Hav til Bjerg, under Kongen" "From Sea to Mountain, under the King" | |
Anthem: Gud og Kongen | |
 Havmark centred on the globe | |
| Location | Nordic Lands |
| Capital and largest city | Kystenslot 55°43′N 12°34′E |
| Official languages | Danish |
| Ethnic groups (2022) | Haven 92% Other 8% |
| Demonym(s) | Havmarkic, Haven |
| Government | Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
• Monarch | Frederick IV |
| Christian | |
| Frida Damgaard | |
| Johan Storgaard | |
| Amalia Svendsen | |
| Legislature | Storting |
| History | |
• Unification | 1245 |
• Constitution | 1892 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9,764.1 km2 (3,769.9 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 1.74 |
| Population | |
• 2023 estimate | 2,711,461 |
| Gini (2022) | 29 low |
| HDI (2022) |  0.893very high |
| Currency | Haven Krone (HKR) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy, CE |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .ha |
Havmark, formally the Kingdom of Havmark (Danish: Kongeriget Havmark), is a Nordic island country in Northern Europe. The country is made up of 4 major islands and over a hundred smaller ones in the Haven Straits in which the country shares its maritime borders with Vinslott, Eltopiq and Askerike. The capital and largest city in Havmark is Kystenslot.
Havmark is a unitary constitutional parliamentary monarchy which has existed since 1245. Initially an absolute monarchy, over the centuries the power of the hereditary monarch has reduced at the expense of the Landsted (Parliament) which has grown over time. The Monarch now plays a mainly ceremonial role but retains strong influence, both legal and by precedence, in foreign and military affairs. Since the Constitution of 1892, most executive powers are vested with the Council of State which is led by the Statsminister who are, by convention, the leader of the largest party or governing coalition in the Landsted. Parliamentary Democracy and Constitutional Monarchy are closely protected ideals in Havmark and their advantages instilled in the population through the education system.
Modern Havmark is considered a middle power with particular influence in Scandinavian geopolitics. A maritime nation, the country's navy plays an active role in anti-piracy missions and patrolling the Baltic and North Seas. The Kingdom maintains close political and cultural ties to its maritime neighbours and has a shared language with Askerike. Most Havmarkic citizens speak Danish, Norwegian and English with the later two being a compulsary foreign language studied in primary and secondary education.
Etymology
The name "Havmark" is derived from the words "Hav" meaning ocean in Norwegian and the work "mark" which is traced back to the maining of borderland. The earliest use of the name Havmark dates back to the 8th Century when the Vikings would refer to the land that now makes up Havmark as the border between seas. This very early use can be seen on runestones which are thought to have been erected by the early vikings to mark geographical spots such as the one in Krystenslot "ᛖᚨᛊᛏᛖᚱᚾ×ᚺᚨᚢᛗᚨᚱᚲ" (Eastern Havmark, meaning eastern sea border). Citizens of Havmark are referred to as "Haven" in the adjective and "Havmarkic" in the accusative.