Irdminia

Liberal Democracy of Irdminia Liiberl Deemocrativi e Irdmiinght
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Ry ast pthar wer hamgeen y cthivilli mimz ükselfn" "You're born to live and fight it all the way"
Anthem: "Cloud Atlas - The Harmonic Symphony"
Location of Irdminia in Internatia
Capital and largest city	Wolfrim
Official languages	Irdminian, English
Ethnic groups	95.7% Irdminian 2.6% Volnytarian 1.7% Others
Demonym	Irdminian
Government	Unitary presidential constitutional republic
• President	Ivo Heekgzhavn
Independence
• Foundation Date & Recognition	May 14, 1392
Area
• Irdminia
• Overseas Territories	56,860 km2 (21,954 sq mi)
Population
• 2012 estimate	2,193,689
• Overseas Territories	346,044
• Density (Irdminia)	21.23/km2 (55.0/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2012 estimate
• Total	$91.653 billion
• Per capita	$41.780
HDI (2012)	0.911
Currency	Idt (Ǐ) (IDT)
Time zone	Central Internatia Time (CIT) (UTC+1)
Drives on the	right
Calling code	+177
Internet TLD	.ii

Irdminia officially the Liberal Democracy of Irdminia (Irdminian: Liiberl Deemocrativi e Irdmiinght) is a country in North-West Internatia on the Maurocephalon Peninsula. It's bordered by Sea of Aragon to the north and west, by Big Gileste Bay to the east and by Volnytaria to the south. It is devided into 6 regions and one individual city of Wolfrim.

As of 2012, the population of Irdminia was 2,193,689, of which 674,560 live in Wolfrim, the country's capital and the largest city located in the west, and 111,269 in Arminvik, the second-largest city, located in the other side of the country, east, which is also known for its best universities in country. It is a developed country, with one of the highest GDP per capita and Human Development Index (HDI), mainly because of the huge oil reserves located on the Sea of Aragon, to the north of the Öö city.

Irdminia is an active member of the Internatian Free Trade Association (IFTA) since 2013. Since 10th June 2014, it also has an observer status in the North Internatia Treaty Organization (NITRO).

Etymology

Irdminia most probably derives from the tribe of Irds, which used to live high in the mountains, next to the Kohvulaan peak. It first appears on the two runestones found in Jembch Cave, where the name "Ird" or "Irght" was mentioned.

History

Before the independence, there was no established country, only 4 main regions ruled by their kings. It was like that until 1492, when heads of those regions recognized that unification is the only way to survive and stand againts nearby, stronger enemies.

The independence is mentioned in the first constitution made on 1st May 1492. 2 weeks later, 4 kings of the united regions and the new established government officialy accepted the act and the full independence was declared on 14th May, 1492. Since then Irdminia stayed fully independent to date.

Geography

Irdminia is a northern country that borders only to Volnytaria to the south. The rest of the country is surrounded by water - specifically Sea of Aragon to the north, Big Gileste Bay to the east and West Irdminian Bay to the west. It is the 32nd largest country by area in Internatia.

Breakdown of border lengths per entity:

1. Sea: XX km
   1. Sea of Aragon: XX km
   2. Big Gileste Bay: XX km
   3. West Irdminian Bay: XX km
2. Volnytaria-Irdminia border: 703 km

Climate

Irdminia lies in the northern part of the temperate climate zone, mainly in the maritime climate. In most inhabited regions of Irdminia, at lower altitudes, the weather is generally moderate. In highest parts, especially in Uuku region, average temperatures are lower, and snow cover lasts longer - around Kohvulaan mountain it stays for almost all year.

The average annual temperature in Irdminia is 4.2 °C (39.56 °F). The average temperature in February, the coldest month of the year, is −6.0 °C (21.2 °F). The average temperature in July, which is considered the warmest month of the year, is 16.9 °C (62.42 °F).

Administrative divisions

Further information: Regions and overseas territories of Irdminia

Irdminia is divided on 6 regions, called Dwemz, and one individual city of Wolfrim. Each of them have their own parliament, which is yet limited by the constitution.

Wolfrim

Vaghnthan

Uuku

Avnsartu

Kagnveel

Pivikki

Znchis

Sea of Aragon

West Irdminian Bay

Big Gileste Bay

Flag	State	Capital	Population 2013	Area	Density
	Wolfrim	Wolfrim	7005674560000000000674,560	7002371000000000000371 km2	70031818220000000001,818.22
	Avnsartu	Öö	7005212041000000000212,041	700414338000000000014,338 km2	700114790000000000014.79
	Kagnveel	Kag Renzel	7005318102000000000318,102	700424177000000000024,177 km2	700113160000000000013.16
	Pivikki	Arminvik	7005355238000000000355,238	70038273000000000008,273 km2	700142940000000000042.94
	Uuku	Mzelft	7005162624000000000162,624	700422401000000000022,401 km2	70007260000000000007.26
	Vaghnthan	Nchunz	7005263840000000000263,840	700420324000000000020,324 km2	700112980000000000012.98
	Znchis	Rakvaarja	7005207284000000000207,284	700413443000000000013,443 km2	700115420000000000015.42

Colonies

Flag	State	Capital	Population	Area	Density
	Andaithir
	Cthopaaxi	Yvälaul	700450327000000000050,327	70037878000000000007,878 km2	70006390000000000006.39
	Es Borfleari	Aëlimaar	700487350000000000087,350	700412236000000000012,236 km2	70007140000000000007.14
	Fjofgrodt	Ibravik	7005356043000000000356,043	700431955000000000031,955 km2	700111140000000000011.14
	Garrus & Afuna	Peugodt	700428415000000000028,415	70035728000000000005,728 km2	70004960000000000004.96
	Haafingkar	Grifersshavn	700439674000000000039,674	700417027000000000017,027 km2	70002330000000000002.33
	Kykkia	Lähqi	7005972580000000000972,580	7005123139000000000123,139 km2	70007900000000000007.90
	Norvedtia	Milkir	70032664000000000002,664	700139000000000000039 km2	700168310000000000068.31
	Onaro	Reqüim	700411850000000000011,850	7002273000000000000273 km2	700143410000009999943.41
	Taltheis	Duna	7005235453000000000235,453	700427979000000000027,979 km2	70008460000000000008.46
	Zäa

Beside mentioned 7 regions, Irdminia has 9 colonies known as Irdminian Overseas Autonomous Territories (Irdminikk Ew Muurgdtu Atonomii Polvemz). All 9 of them claimed their autonomy a long time ago. Each of them has their own flag, anthem and what's more important - parliament, with their own prime minister which is the highest office in the territory and also the head of territory. Besides Irdminians also other nationalities are living in the colonies, causing some problems in the past - especially in Fjofgrodt region where huge minority of Sunettians is living and Kykkia where local authorities and civilian people wants to break through and create an independent country.

For about 70 years of administration their relations with Irdminia was rather hard - in fact their independence was really close and many official strikes have been held - but were still represted by Irdminian government at the international area. Eventually, lately this trend started to change thanks to the new colony policy implemented by the Irdminian government, allowing citizens of overseas territories to enter Irdminia freely without passports. The biggest sign of warming relations was acceptance of one common currency and what's more important, one constitution ruling in all regions - both of acts came to force on 1st January 2014. However none of them is a full or non-full member of Internatian Free Trade Association (IFTA) or North Internatia Treaty Organization (NITRO) - organizations to which Irdminia belongs.

However, military services are provided by Irdminia only in case of intercontinental conflicts. For the rest of the time only 3 biggest territories are providing them for themselves and other, smaller colonies - it includes Kykkia (also sending services to Es Borfleari, Norvedtia and Onaro), Fjofgrodt (sending services to Cthopaaxi and Haafingkar) and Taltheis (which also provides militray services to Garrus & Afuna).

Other than that, all territories are represented by themselves on international cultural area, as they're taking part separately in most of the cultural and sport events among continents. Also, each region apart from using Irdminian language as an official one is allowed to use their own language which is the 2nd official one - both of them being teached obligatory in particular school systems.

Demographics

Historical population
Year Pop. ±% 1650 630,178 —     1750 621,026 −1.5% 1800 603,279 −2.9% 1850 741,256 +22.9% 1900 979,981 +32.2% 1910 1,039,854 +6.1% 1920 1,205,971 +16.0% 1930 1,335,974 +10.8% 1940 1,609,269 +20.5%	Year Pop. ±% 1950 1,814,981 +12.8% 1960 1,919,261 +5.7% 1970 1,981,026 +3.2% 1980 1,902,685 −4.0% 1990 1,994,507 +4.8% 2000 2,049,211 +2.7% 2010 2,136,874 +4.3% 2012 2,193,689 +2.7%

Cities and roads in Irdminia.

In 2012, Irdminia has a population of 2,193,689 people. Irdminia's first post-independence population census, in 1800, counted about 600,000 inhabitans. Native Irdminians are almost 96% of all population, the remaining 4% are mostly Volnytarians and Leplandians. On the other side, about 500,000 Irdminians are living outside Irdminia, mostly in Sunetti, Kaeros Islands, Volnytaria and Saint Eva & Lepland.

Irdminia's population density is one of the lowest in Internatia and is about 21.23/km² (55/sq mi). Most densely population regions are located to the west of the country, around the city of Wolfrim and to the east, around Arminvik.

Religion

Irdminians are very well known for their aversion to religion. About 96% of the country's population is Atheistic, only 2% are Catholic and 2% are other religions which are mostly the immigrants. However Irdminians are very tolerant, and any kind of religiuos discrimination is highly prohibited by the irdminian law.

Largest Cities

Wolfrim, the capital of Irdminia is also its biggest, and most important city, located in the western coast. It is followed by an Arminvik on the east, which is named the cultural and educational capital of the country.

Further information: List of largest cities in Irdminia by population

Culture

Sport

Further information: I Internatia Cup

Cuisine

Irdminian Leczo.

The cuisine of Irdminia consists mainly of meat, pepper, tomatoes and macaroni. Irdminian people love everything which is spicy, which differs them from other northern countries. Generally speaking, Irdminian cuisine is hearty. The preparation of traditional dishes can be time-intensive and Irdminians allow themselves a fair amount of time to prepare and enjoy their festive meals. In Irdminia, even a small, domestic meeting is worth spending numbers of hours to prepare relevant dishes.

The most popular dish in the country is Leczo, which is made of huge amount of pepper of any colour, tomatoes, sausage, onion, garlic with an addition of other meats and mushrooms. Every year in Kag Renzel at 11th of June, the "Papprikk Festvaali" is taking place, with stands serving different variants of Leczo being the main attraction. In 2010, Leczo made by 126 cooks was listed in the "Guinness World Records" book, as the biggest meal ever made by a human.

Media

Logo of the Irdminian Television and Radio company, ITVR.

Irdminia has instituted freedom of press since the start od Irdminian television and radio. Nowadays, none of TV channels or Radio Stations is regulated by the government, yet the ITVR broadcaster (Irdminian Television and Radio) is considered as the national channel. It is a part of the IM group (Irdminian Media) the largest Irdminian media company, holding around 76% ownership interest as of December 2012.

Irdminia has a highly developed printed news industry, with daily newspapers like "Liiberizm" (Liberalism), "Turgdtu Saad" (The Daily Newspaper) and "Rwelthy" (Reality) which provides more sensationalist writing which is less current affairs orientated. In fact "Liiberizm" is the oldest publication and is still in operation today, founded in 1911.

Music

Further information: Irdminia in the Internatia Song Contest

Music diversity among Irdminian artists is very big. Composers like Raddko Pivri or Iad Werzche are very known across Internatia, even more than in Irdminia itself. In past, folk music was the most popular genre, with flute and pipes being the most used instruments which are now considered as one the national symbols.

As of 2012, all kinds of rock and folk music are the most popular genders in Irdminia, with a notable hip-hop and electro-pop influences, while all kinds of alternative music genres are encouraged.

Irdminia is taking part in Internatia Song Contest since its 7th edition. Despite rather poor results, the event is the most popular music show in a country, with shares at level of 80% in the night of the final. Since 9th edition, "Festvaali Muuzikg se Irdminch" (Festival of Irdminian Music) is organised, with every region sending their representative. In fact, the final show of Festival is considered now as a national holiday and it's the largest event in borders of Irdminia. With the international jury addition, it is also very popular in other countries in Internatia, being broadcasted live or a day after.

See also

• List of sovereign states in Internatia