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| Kingdom of Kimmystan Kimmystan | |
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 Flag
 Kimmystanian Dove
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 Location of Kimmystan in Outernatia | |
| Capital | Nordfjord |
| Largest city | Fettevika Nordfjord Huttiheita Hagelin |
| Official languages | Kimmystanian Norwegian |
| Ethnic groups | 85 % Kimmystanians 3 % Kimmis 12 % others |
| Demonym | Kimmystanian |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarch |
• King | Kim I |
• Prime Minister | Hyacinth Bucket |
| Legislature | Tinget |
| Independence 29 April 1781 | |
| Area | |
• Total | 945,444 km2 (365,038 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 14,563,456 |
• Density | 9.65/km2 (25.0/sq mi) |
| Currency | Kimmi Kroner (KIK) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +69 |
| Internet TLD | .ki |
Kimmystan (officially the Kingdom of Kimmystan is a sovereign state located within the northern part of Outernatia. It is bordered by Dulcet Ebullience and Carpatina in the east, Xara Khanate in the west, and Monteverde in the south. It has a population of around 9.1 million people and it has an area spanning 26,1625 kilometres squared.
Kimmystan is a Kingdom and the current Kimmystanian King is Kim A. F. Karlsen, and he has ruled the country since the age of 15, when his mother (the former Queen of Kimmystan) Tove died tragically in September 2006. Kim was chosen as the king by the people due to his charm and kindness and he wields immense political power. Although he controls most of what is happening in the country, the people are very happy and look up to their leader.
Kimmystan ranks highly in many international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, health, education, protection of civil liberties, economic competitiveness, equality, prosperity and human development. Although it is not a founding member of the Outernatian Union, they are going to apply to join the union. Kimmystan maintains close ties with the Outernatian Union and the countries of Internatia.
The country maintains a combination of market economy and a Nordic welfare model with universal health care and a comprehensive social security system. Kimmystan has extensive reserves of petroleum, natural gas, minerals, lumber, seafood, fresh water, and hydropower. The petroleum industry accounts for around a quarter of the country's gross domestic product. The country has one of the highest per capita income in the world, and on a per-capita basis, it is the world's largest producer of oil and natural gas outside.
Geography
Administrative divisions
Kimmystan has both administrative and political subdivisions on two levels: counties and municipalities. The Kimmis have a certain amount of self-determination and influence over traditional territories through the Kimmis Parliament and the Kimmis Act. Kimmystan consists of 9 regions. It's capital city Nordfjord is located in Fjörðr and is one of the most urbanised cities in this part of Outernatia. Nordfjord is an important global city and financial centre with an urban population of 2.1 million. Most of the country's embassies can be found in this city.
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| Flag | Region | Capital | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dynion | Cwm | 636,144 |
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Fjörðr | Nordfjord | 3,365,004 |
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Gokk | Huttiheita | 2,307,985 |
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Goma | Dalen | 2,786,990 |
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Gropa | Fjordvika | 1,942,411 |
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Kimmi | Kimmi | 436,903 |
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Kjerringdalen | Fettevika | 1,936,144 |
|
Klapaucius | Rosebud | 258,293 |
|
Vestlig | Hagelin | 893,582 |
Politics and Government
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| King | Kim I | 17 September 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | Hyacinth Bucket | Konservative Kimmystan | 16 October 2015 |
According to the Constitution of Kimmystan, Kimmystan is a unitary constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government, wherein the King of Kimmystan is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of government. Power is separated among the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, as defined by the Constitution, which serves as the country's supreme legal document. The current king is King Kim I of Kimmystan. Kimmystan is considered to be one of the most developed democracies and states of justice in Outernatia.
The Monarch is commander-in-chief of the Kimmystanian Armed Forces, and serves as chief diplomatic official abroad and as a symbol of unity and peace. The monarch was crowned King of Kimmystan in 2007 after the tragic death of his mother, Queen Tove of Kimmystan.
In practice, the Prime Minister exercises the executive powers. Constitutionally, legislative power is vested with both the government and the Parliament of Kimmystan, but the latter is the supreme legislature and a unicameral body. Kimmystan is fundamentally structured as a representative democracy. The Parliament can pass a law by simple majority of the 169 representatives, who are elected on the basis of proportional representation from 10 constituencies for four-year terms.
Political System
Politics in Kimmystan take place in the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy. Executive power is exercised by the King's council, the cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of Kimmystan. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Storting, elected within a multi-party system. The Judiciary is independent of the executive branch and the legislature.
The Parliament of Kimmystan, called the Tinget (meaning The Assembly), ratifies national treaties developed by the executive branch. It can impeach members of the government if their acts are declared unconstitutional. If an indicted suspect is impeached, Parliament has the power to remove the person from office.
Tinget is the supreme legislature of Kimmystan, established in 1780 by the Constitution of Kimmystan. It is located in Nordfjord. The unicameral parliament has 169 members, and is elected every four years based on party-list proportional representation in ten plural member constituencies. (the ten regions of Kimmystan). All of the inhabitants that are 16 or older have the right to vote in the elections being held in Kimmystan.
150 are elected directly from the 10 constituencies, and an additional 19 seats ("levelling seats") are allocated on a nationwide basis to make the representation in parliament correspond better with the popular vote for the political parties. A 4% election threshold is required for a party to gain levelling seats in Parliament. There are a total of 169 Members of Parliament.
Foreign Relations
The diplomatic foreign relations of Kimmystan are intergovernmental relationships between the Kimmystan and other sovereign states. Kimmystan established formal diplomatic relations with many countries.
Modern Kimmystan is considered to be a regional and middle power, with significant cultural, economic, and political influence. It has extensive mineral and energy resources and is one of largest producers of oil and natural gas globally.
Although Kimmystan has been a neutral state during most of its history, it will become a member of the Outernatian Union and the Union of Sovereign States. Its strong economic and political position gives Kimmystan a growing international influence and a prominent voice in global affairs.
Policy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for conducting Kimmystan's foreign policy within the framework of the Kimmystanian Cabinet. Kimmystan prioritizes the promotion of its national interests, the protection of the rights of its citizens and diaspora abroad, maintaining relations with neighboring states, maintaining security and stability together with the other member states of the Union of Sovereign States, effective participation in the global economy with the maximum protection of national interests, and active participation in international organizations to foster international peace, security, and economic development.
Economy
The main resource of income is the export of expensive jewels and minerals, while furnitures, clothes and tobacco makes up the other important export goods from Kimmystan. Tourism is the main industry in the northern part and the stock exchange is located in Shortyearbyen, Gokk. In vestlig you find big ski resorts which is important for the country's tourist industry because people from all over the continent come here to go skiing and enjoy the snowy mountains.
The currency of Kimmystan is the Kimmi Kroner
Health
In Kimmystan, all hospitals are funded by the public as part of the national budget. However, while medical treatment is free of charge for any person younger than the age of sixteen, residents who have reached adulthood must pay a deductible each year before becoming eligible for an exemption card. The card entitles one to free healthcare for the remainder of that year.
All public hospitals in Kimmystan are run by four Regional Health Authorities (RHA) overseen by the Kimmystanian Ministry of Health and Care Services. In addition to these public hospitals, there are a small number of privately owned health clinics currently operating in the biggest cities like Nordfjord or Huttiheita.
Transport & Infrastructure
Kimmy Airlines
The Kimmy Airlines is the largest airline in Kimmystan.
The airline was founded in 1956 and are also one of the founding members of the Outernatia Airway Alliance (OAA)
Demographics
Kimmystan has a total population of 14,563,456.00 people. 85 % of them are Kimmystanians and 12 % are immigrants. 3 % of the total population live in a then small region of Kimmi, where the ethnic group Kimmi live.
Immigration
As of 8 April 2016, the number of immigrants or children of two immigrants residing in Kimmystan was 1,747,614, or 12% of the total population. Raingatians are the largest non-Kimmystanian minority group in Kimmystanian. Most of their 694,093 members live in and around the big cities of Fettevika, Nordfjord and Huttiheita. The Gandhari and Victorian immigrant populations have increased significantly in recent years, and they make up 25 % and 7,15 % of the immigration population respectively. Most of the Raingatian and Jhe Freehian female diaspora lives in Fettevika and work in the porn or sex industry.
Largest immigrant groups (1st and 2nd generation):
| Country | Men | Women | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Raingate
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483,421 | 210,672 | 694,093 | 39.72% |
 Gandhara
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158,042 | 278,862 | 436,904 | 25.00% |
 Victoria
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34,951 | 90,001 | 124,952 | 7.15% |
 Frostfall
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65,042 | 48,262 | 113,304 | 6.48% |
 Jhe Freeh
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73,821 | 24,103 | 97,924 | 5.60% |
 Leshia
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33,052 | 59,806 | 92,858 | 5.31% |
 Lettuce
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35,393 | 29,269 | 64,662 | 3.70% |
 Waticania
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24,829 | 27,552 | 52,381 | 3.00% |
 Sunetti
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5,839 | 15,209 | 21,048 | 1.20% |
 Chruno
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7,381 | 9,357 | 16,738 | 0.96% |
 Alteus
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4,392 | 7,589 | 11,981 | 0.69% |
 Auspikitan
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5,445 | 3,048 | 8,493 | 0.49% |
 Bitland
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2,931 | 2,031 | 4,962 | 0.28% |
 Ponásikwa
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2,145 | 2,593 | 4,738 | 0.27% |
 Pen Island
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1,931 | 645 | 2,576 | 0.15% |
| Total immigrant population | 938615 | 808,999 | 1,747,614 | 100 % |
Education
Education in Kimmystan is mandatory for all children aged 6–16. The school year in Kimmystan runs from mid August to late June the following year. The Christmas holiday from mid December to early January historically divides the Kimmystanian school year into two terms. Presently, the second term begins in the beginning of January.
The Kimmystanian school system can be divided into three parts: Elementary school (Barneskole, ages 6-13), lower secondary school (Ungdomsskole, ages 13-16), and upper secondary school (Videregående skole, ages 16-19).
Elementary and lower secondary school are mandatory for all children aged 6–16. Before 2002, mandatory education in Kimmystan started at the age of 7. Students almost always have to change school when they enter lower secondary school and upper secondary school, as most schools in Kimmystan only offer one of the levels. In the districts there are schools that offers both of the lower levels, and the children then do not change school when they enter the lower secondary school.
Cuisine
Sports
Handball
The Kimmystan national football team represents Kimmystan in association handball and is governed by Kimmystan Håndballforbund (KHF), the governing body for handball in Kimmystan.
2016 Internatian Games
Kimmystan qualified to both the men's and women's tournament
Football
The Kimmystan national football team represents Kimmystan in association football and is governed by KIMMI Fåtbåll (KB), the governing body for football in Kimmystan. The men's and women's team competed in the 2016 Internatian Games where they both qualified to the semi finals.
Internatian Games
Kimmystan debuted in the 2016 Internatian Games which was held in Alteus.
They competed in the following sports:
- Archery
- Athletics
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Handball
- Judo
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
