Kimmystan

Kingdom of Kimmystan
Kingdom of Kimmystan; Kimmystan
	Flag Kimmystanian Dove
	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	Monarchy
• The King of Kimmystan	Kim A.F. Karlsen
• Prime Minister	Hyacinth Bucket
Legislature	Storatingur
Independence 10 November 1776
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)

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 10 regions. It's capital city Nordfjord is located in Fjorden 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.

Region	Capital	Population

Aust-Goma	Dalen	1,627,596
Fjorden	Nordfjord	3,365,004
Frei	Bunnfallet	258,293
Gokk	Huttiheita	2,307,985
Gropa	Fjordvika	1,942,411
Kimmi	Kimmi	436,903
Kjerringdalen	Fettevika	1,936,144
Søderlandet	Kimmydalen	636,144
Vestlig	Hagelin	893,582
Vest Goma	Kollen	1,159,394

Politics

Kimmystan is a sovereign state where the head of state is King Kim A. F. Karlsen, also just known as King Kim of Kimmystan.

Although Kimmystan's King has ruled for several years, they have a parliamentary government called Storatingur. The Storatingur meets monthly at the castle in Nordfjord where they discuss different political issues or just gossip.

The prime minister is the the head of the government of Kimmystan, and is decided by elections that is held every 4th year in the fall. The party with the highest percentage of votes will select a person to take the role as the prime minister (usually the leader of the party). The King can also select the prime minister personally if he does not agree with the party's choice.

Political System

Storatingur 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 six plural member constituencies. (the six regions of Kimmystan). All of the inhabitants that are 16 or older have the right to vote in the elections being held in Kimmystan.

The assembly is led by a president and 2 vice presidents— and is called the presidium. The members are allocated to twelve standing committees. Following the 2015 election, seven parties are represented in parliament: Conservative Kimmystan (69 reprenstatives), the Progress Party of Kimmystan (40), the Pirate Party (20), the Non Religious People Party (20), the Middle Party (7), the Rebel Party (7), and the Green Party (6).

The prime minister is usually the leader of the party that receive the most votes in the election. Different parties can go together and form an alliance in order to achieve a majority government. A majority government is a government formed by a governing party that has an absolute majority of seats in the legislature or parliament in a parliamentary system. A majority government is usually assured of having its legislation passed and rarely, if ever, has to fear being defeated in parliament, unless the president strongly disagree with the government. The current government of Kimmystan consists of the Conservative Kimmystan and the Progress Party of Kimmystan, while the party that are supporting the government are the Pirate Party. The opposition consists of the Non Religious Party, the Middle Party, the Rebel Party and the Green Party.

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 12 February 2015, 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 664,093 members live in and around the big cities of Fettevika, Nordfjord and Huttiheita. The Gandhari and Jhe Freehian immigrant populations have increased significantly in recent years, and they make up 25 % and 11 % of the immigration population respectively. Other immigration populations that are growing are those with background from Alteus, Frostfall, Grolskira, Lettuce and Thorway.

Largest immigrant groups (1st and 2nd generation):

National Background	Population	%
Raingate	664,093	38.0%
Gandhara	436,904	25.0%
The Land Of Jhe Freeh	192,238	11.0%
Frostfall	143,304	8.2%
Lettuce	87,381	5.0%
Thorway	64,662	3.7%
Grolskira	55,924	3.2%
Alteus	34,952	2.0%
Republica Libera	27,962	1.6%
Pönö	17,476	1.0%
Auspikitan	13,981	0.8%
Bitland	8,738	0.5%
Total	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

Culture

Kimmystan takes part in all contests that happens in Internatia and Outernatia. They are currently waiting to debut in the Internatia Song Contest, and are therefor currently taking part in the OSC and the other spin off contests.

The nation has achieved huge success in the various contests and won OSC 15, 17th and 13th. However they achieved bad results in the Internatia Classical Music Contest two times by ending last on two occasions, in the 1st edition and 3rd edition. Kimmystan has achieved a last place in the ISSC 24' which is their worst result so far in that contest, and the best being a 3rd place. Kimmystan debuted in Internatia Song Contest 43 in Ankhesenamun, Noxus.

More information about our participations in the contests can be found here:

Statistics

Contest	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	Total	# of Editions	% in Top 10	Best Placing	Worst Placing
Internatia Classical Music Contest	1	1	1	1		1			1		6	7	86%	1st	Last
Junior Internatia Song Contest	2	2				1			1		6	8	75%	1st	16th
Internatia Song Contest -1	2					1				1	4	9	44%	1st	17th
Outernatia Song Contest	2	2	1		1	1	1			1	9	14	64%	1st	14th
Internatia Song Contest	1										1	4	25%	1st	15th
Internatia Second Chance Contest		1	1	1				1			4	7	57%	2nd	Last

Victories

Kimmystan has won the following contests:

Contest	Edition	Artist	Song	Points
Internatia Classical Music Contest	ICMC 5	Edvard Grieg	Funeral March of Rikard Nordraak	74
Internatia Song Contest	ISC 45	Alan Walker	Faded	204
Junior Internatia Song Contest	jISC 17	Jenni Jaakola	Tämä On Unta	80
Junior Internatia Song Contest	jISC 20	Les Kids United	On Ecrit Sur Les Murs	85
Outernatia Song Contest	OSC 15	Nicole Sabouné	Lifetime	110
Outernatia Song Contest	OSC 17	Jesse & Joy	Ecos de Amor	109
Internatia Song Contest -1	ISC -1 13	Secret Garden	Song From a Secret Garden	103
Internatia Song Contest -1	ISC -1 16	a-ha	Take On Me	106

Victories By Country

Participations	Country	Editions
4	Norway	ICMC 5, ISC 46, ISC -1 13, ISC -1 16,
1	Finland	jISC 17
	France	jISC 20
	Mexico	OSC 17
	Sweden	OSC 15

Hostings

Kimmystan has hosted the following contests:

Contest	Edition	Host City	Artist	Song	Placing	Points
Internatia Classical Music Contest	ICMC 6	Kimsund	Johan Halvorsen	Entry March of the Boyars	3	46
Internatia Song Contest -1	ISC -1 14	Huttiheita	Dinah Shore	Blues In The Night	10	53
Internatia Song Contest -1	ISC -1 17	Jokkmokk	Sissel Kyrkjebø	Se Ilden Lyse	TBA
Junior Internatia Song Contest	jISC 18	Nordfjord	Luara	Fire In Me	2	100
Junior Internatia Song Contest	jISC 21	Fjordvika	Emilie Esther	Hey Love	6	68
Outernatia Song Contest	OSC 17	Nordfjord	Jesse & Joy	Ecos de Amor	1	109
Outernatia Song Contest	OSC 19	Fettevika	Linni Meister, Katastrofe & Morgan Sulele	Øl	3	108
Outernatia Song Contest	OSC 22	Nordfjord	Birdy	Wild Horses	TBA
Internatia Song Contest	ISC 46	Hagelin	Vlaho	Home	TBA

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