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'''Swerdia''' ({{wp|Anglo-Frisian_languages#Anglic_languages|Swathish}}: ''Sverland''), sometimes archaically known as '''Lower Swerdia''' ({{wp|Anglo-Frisian_languages#Anglic_languages|Swathish}}: ''Niþersverland''), is a [[States of Estmere|state]] within [[Estmere]]. It has a population of 6,761,165. [[Tolbury]] is the capital and largest city of Swerdia, while [[Longwood]] and [[Witburgh]] are other important Swerdian cities. The state shares internal borders with the [[West Counties]], [[Midland]] and [[Scitterland]], and borders the countries of [[Kirenia]], [[Alsland]], [[Werania]] and [[Borland (Kylaris)|Borland]].
'''Swerdia''' ({{wp|Anglo-Frisian_languages#Anglic_languages|Swathish}}: ''Sverland''), sometimes archaically known as '''Lower Swerdia''' ({{wp|Anglo-Frisian_languages#Anglic_languages|Swathish}}: ''Niþersverland''), is a [[States of Estmere|state]] within [[Estmere]]. It has a population of 6,761,165. [[Tolbury]] is the capital and largest city of Swerdia, while [[Longwood]] and [[Witburgh]] are other important Swerdian cities. The state shares internal borders with the [[West Counties]], [[Midland]] and [[Scitterland]], and borders the countries of [[Kirenia]], [[Alsland]], [[Werania]] and [[Borland (Kylaris)|Borland]].


Modern Swerdia was created in 1938, drawing on the region’s heritage to create a unified state in a newly-federal Estmere. It was named for the ancient Swerdians, one of the {{wp|Anglo-Saxons|Old Swathish}} tribes, and was intended to be a majority {{wp|Anglic languages|Swathish}}-speaking state. Prior to its creation as an Estmerish state, the region was primarily understood in terms of the five constituent counties. It was part of [[Saint Edward of Northmoria|Saint Edward]]’s realm of [[Northmoria]], and remained under the rule of his descendents even after the [[Conquest of Estmere]]. It was home to the birthplace of [[Johanne Stearn]], and became a heartland of the [[Amendist Reaction]]. The northern peripheries of the region were fought over in the numerous [[Neevan Wars]], and much of the region was occupied by the [[Weranian Republic]] during the [[Weranian Revolutionary Wars]]. As part of the {{wp|Industrial Revolution}}, the region became an economic hub, as coal, iron and salt mines grew in prominence. The region was home to the last holdouts of [[Fighting Estmere|Estmerish resistance]] during the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]]. Post-war, the state saw a decline in economic fortunes as {{wp|deindustrialisation}} occurred, but has begun to see recovery as the economy shifts to {{wp|tourism}} and newly valuable minerals such as {{wp|lithium}} are uncovered. {{wp|Agriculture}} remains a major industry.
Swerdia was the name of a historical region that stretched across northern Estmere and eastern Alsland, named for the ancient Swerdians, one of the {{wp|Anglo-Saxons|Old Swathish}} tribes. The region was part of [[Saint Edward of Northmoria|Saint Edward]]'s realm of [[Northmoria]], and remained under the rule of his descendants even after the [[Conquest of Estmere]]. Swerdia was the birthplace of [[Johanne Stearn]], and was at the heart of the [[Amendist Reaction]]: to this day, the region remains part of the [[Amendist Belt]]. The northern peripheries of the region were fought over in the [[Neevan Wars]], and much of the region was occupied by the [[Weranian Republic]] during the [[Weranian Revolutionary Wars]]. The region was at the heart of the {{wp|Industrial Revolution}}, and the 17th and 18th centuries saw rapid economic growth in the region, in addition to some of the first {{wp|trade union}}s. A revival of Swathish language and culture also occurred. Swerdia was home to the [[Fighting Estmere|Estmerish resistance]] during the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]]. After the war, the region saw {{wp|deindustrialisation}}. Modern Swerdia was created in 1938, as a majority {{wp|Anglic languages|Swathish}}-speaking state.


Swerdia is dominated by the [[Neeves]], which separates the northernmost [[Counties of Estmere|county]] of [[Counties of Estmere#List|Longwoodshire]] from the counties of [[Counties of Estmere#List|Tolburyshire]], [[Counties of Estmere#List|Swarbergshire]], [[Counties of Estmere#List|Witburshire]] and [[Counties of Estmere#List|Halfhilshire]]. The presence of the Neeves has impacted the culture of the region, and Swerdia is considered distinctly Neevan. Swerdia shares cultural ties with the [[Swathish Community]] in Alsland, which was historically considered part of the greater Swerdian region.
Swerdia is dominated by the [[Neeves]], which separates the northernmost [[Counties of Estmere|county]] of [[Counties of Estmere#List|Longwoodshire]] from the counties of [[Counties of Estmere#List|Tolburshire]], [[Counties of Estmere#List|Swarbershire]], [[Counties of Estmere#List|Witburshire]] and [[Counties of Estmere#List|Halfhilshire]]. The presence of the Neeves has impacted the culture of the region, and Swerdia is considered distinctly Neevan. Swerdia shares cultural ties with the [[Swathish Community]] in Alsland, which was historically considered part of the greater Swerdian region.
 
The state has a varied economy. Historically, Tolbury was a major market town and there were many salt mines. Swerdia had ample easily-accessible coal and iron, which fueled the Industrial Revolution in Estmere. This created new jobs and industries in the region. Most of these jobs were in mines, {{wp|agriculture}} also remained a major employer in the region. The local coal and iron became less profitable by the Great War as reserves were harder to extract, but the industry continued, in large part due to the {{wp|nationalisation}} of the iron and coal industries. They had entered a managed decline by the 1950s, and {{wp|deindustrialisation}} began, adversly affecting local living standards. Starting in the 1960s, {{wp|tourism}} took off as a major industry in the Neeves, and this now forms a core component of the modern Swerdian economy. More recently, the discovery of valuable minerals such as {{wp|lithium}} has led to a small local boom. The [[University of Tolbury]], one of the {{wp|ancient university|ancient}} [[Molbridge|Molbridge universities]], remains a major employer, investor and driver of economic growth.


As an Estmerish state, Swerdia has an elected state government. The state government is assembled based in its ability to command the confidence of the region’s legislature, the [[Folkmoot of Swerdia|Folkmoot]]. [[Swathish independence movement|Swathish independence]] is a salient political issue in the state. The current government is a coalition between the [[Progressive Social Democrats|Swerdian Progressive Social Democrats]] and the [[Party of the Swathish]], led by [[First Minister of Swerdia|First Minister]] [[Herm Vaġner]].
As an Estmerish state, Swerdia has an elected state government. The state government is assembled based in its ability to command the confidence of the region’s legislature, the [[Folkmoot of Swerdia|Folkmoot]]. [[Swathish independence movement|Swathish independence]] is a salient political issue in the state. The current government is a coalition between the [[Progressive Social Democrats|Swerdian Progressive Social Democrats]] and the [[Party of the Swathish]], led by [[First Minister of Swerdia|First Minister]] [[Herm Vaġner]].

Revision as of 18:04, 12 June 2022

Swerdia
Sverland (Swathish)
Flag of Swerdia
Coat of arms of Swerdia
Nickname: 
The Evergreen State
Motto(s): 
Þurh vẹrc, griþ
"Through labour, propserity"
Anthem: Ẹld Lang Syþþn
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Location of Swerdia within Estmere
Location of Swerdia within Estmere
CountryTemplate:Country data Estmere
Established13 June 1938
CapitalTolbury
Government
 • TypeSemi-parliamentary constituent state within a federal republic
 • BodyFolkmoot
 • First MinisterHerm Vaġner (PSD)
 • Governing partiesPSD / PS
Population
 (2018)
 • Total6,761,165
DemonymSwerdian
Official languagesEstmerish
Swathish

Swerdia (Swathish: Sverland), sometimes archaically known as Lower Swerdia (Swathish: Niþersverland), is a state within Estmere. It has a population of 6,761,165. Tolbury is the capital and largest city of Swerdia, while Longwood and Witburgh are other important Swerdian cities. The state shares internal borders with the West Counties, Midland and Scitterland, and borders the countries of Kirenia, Alsland, Werania and Borland.

Swerdia was the name of a historical region that stretched across northern Estmere and eastern Alsland, named for the ancient Swerdians, one of the Old Swathish tribes. The region was part of Saint Edward's realm of Northmoria, and remained under the rule of his descendants even after the Conquest of Estmere. Swerdia was the birthplace of Johanne Stearn, and was at the heart of the Amendist Reaction: to this day, the region remains part of the Amendist Belt. The northern peripheries of the region were fought over in the Neevan Wars, and much of the region was occupied by the Weranian Republic during the Weranian Revolutionary Wars. The region was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, and the 17th and 18th centuries saw rapid economic growth in the region, in addition to some of the first trade unions. A revival of Swathish language and culture also occurred. Swerdia was home to the Estmerish resistance during the Great War. After the war, the region saw deindustrialisation. Modern Swerdia was created in 1938, as a majority Swathish-speaking state.

Swerdia is dominated by the Neeves, which separates the northernmost county of Longwoodshire from the counties of Tolburshire, Swarbershire, Witburshire and Halfhilshire. The presence of the Neeves has impacted the culture of the region, and Swerdia is considered distinctly Neevan. Swerdia shares cultural ties with the Swathish Community in Alsland, which was historically considered part of the greater Swerdian region.

The state has a varied economy. Historically, Tolbury was a major market town and there were many salt mines. Swerdia had ample easily-accessible coal and iron, which fueled the Industrial Revolution in Estmere. This created new jobs and industries in the region. Most of these jobs were in mines, agriculture also remained a major employer in the region. The local coal and iron became less profitable by the Great War as reserves were harder to extract, but the industry continued, in large part due to the nationalisation of the iron and coal industries. They had entered a managed decline by the 1950s, and deindustrialisation began, adversly affecting local living standards. Starting in the 1960s, tourism took off as a major industry in the Neeves, and this now forms a core component of the modern Swerdian economy. More recently, the discovery of valuable minerals such as lithium has led to a small local boom. The University of Tolbury, one of the ancient Molbridge universities, remains a major employer, investor and driver of economic growth.

As an Estmerish state, Swerdia has an elected state government. The state government is assembled based in its ability to command the confidence of the region’s legislature, the Folkmoot. Swathish independence is a salient political issue in the state. The current government is a coalition between the Swerdian Progressive Social Democrats and the Party of the Swathish, led by First Minister Herm Vaġner.

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