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'''Olmeria''', officially the '''Democratic Republic of Olmeria''' ([[Cordish]]: ''Demokratica Rendǿ Olmeria''), is a island nation in the far reaching northern Continent of [[Kiroborea]], although it is widely considered to be geopolitically closer to northern [[Levantia]] and the [[Ultmar]] region. Sitting on the north coast of the [[Sea of Nordska|Sea of Nordska,]] Olmeria has no permanent land borders, but is connected to the [[Arctic]] to its north by seasonal ice for much of the year. To the south, the island of [[Weiss Insel]] (FI) can be found across the [[Olmerian Straights]] before reaching mainland [[Fiannria]] and the port city and capital of [[Brídhavn]] on the southern Nordska coast. Due west, around 2,500 km of ocean separate Olmeria from it's most culturally similar neighbour [[Vithinja]]. Between the two lies the isle of [[Vonein]] followed by the northeast coast of [[Caergwynn]], roughly 2,000km from the Olmerian coast. To the east, little is found besides the expansive [[Levantine Ocean]], although if travelling far enough one will eventually reach the [[Sea of Capelan]] and later the west coast of [[Crona]]. | '''Olmeria''', officially the '''Democratic Republic of Olmeria''' ([[Cordish]]: ''Demokratica Rendǿ Olmeria''), is a island nation in the far reaching northern Continent of [[Kiroborea]], although it is widely considered to be geopolitically closer to northern [[Levantia]] and the [[Ultmar]] region. Sitting on the north coast of the [[Sea of Nordska|Sea of Nordska,]] Olmeria has no permanent land borders, but is connected to the [[Arctic]] to its north by seasonal ice for much of the year. To the south, the island of [[Weiss Insel]] (FI) can be found across the [[Olmerian Straights]] before reaching mainland [[Fiannria]] and the port city and capital of [[Brídhavn]] on the southern Nordska coast. Due west, around 2,500 km of ocean separate Olmeria from it's most culturally similar neighbour [[Vithinja]]. Between the two lies the isle of [[Vonein]] followed by the northeast coast of [[Caergwynn]], roughly 2,000km from the Olmerian coast. To the east, little is found besides the expansive [[Levantine Ocean]], although if travelling far enough one will eventually reach the [[Sea of Capelan]] and later the west coast of [[Crona]]. | ||
The capital of Olmeria is its largest city, [[Neuvesto]], a commercial and technological hub on the east coast. Other notable settlements include [[Lundholm]], Olmeria's so called industrial capital in the northern regions of the nation, and [[Aalberg]], the nations biggest trading city on the south coast. | The capital of Olmeria is its largest city, [[Neuvesto]], a commercial and technological hub on the east coast. Other notable settlements include [[Lundholm]], Olmeria's so called industrial capital in the northern regions of the nation, and [[Aalberg]], the nations biggest trading city on the south coast. Olmeria has a population of around 24 million people following a population boom around the mid 20th century. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Olmeria is a | Olmeria is a nation with a complex and diverse history that has fundamentally shaped so many facets of the nation today. The land Olmeria occupies (named [[Tarsa]] by local geologists since the early 10th century) has been settled for over two and a half millennia, witness to the rise and fall of multiple civilisations that form the roots of Olmerian history. From then, colonisation, war, famine, and political turmoil have all shaped the nations growth and development into a modern day hub for diplomacy and trade in the region. | ||
===Tribal Beginnings=== | ===Tribal Beginnings=== | ||
The earliest records of settlement on [[Tarsa]] date back to around 500 BC, some of the oldest evidence of civilisation historians have found in northern Levantia. | |||
=== The Great Chieftains === | === The Great Chieftains === | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Olmeria is a geographically isolated nation situated | |||
===Climate and environment=== | ===Climate and environment=== | ||
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==Government and Politics== | ==Government and Politics== | ||
''Main Article: [[Olmerian Politics]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Olmerian Politics]]'' | ||
Olmeria is a Unicameral Democratic Republic, divided into the executive [[Council of Chiefs]] (presided over by the [[President of Olmeria]]), and legislative body [[The People's Senate]]. The nation is split into 200 Multi-Member Constituencies which elect representatives according to the | Olmeria is a Unicameral Democratic Republic, divided into the executive [[Council of Chiefs]] (presided over by the [[President of Olmeria]]), and legislative body [[The People's Senate]]. The nation is split into 200 Multi-Member Constituencies which elect representatives according to the STV voting system. Olmeria also has 82 [[Administrative Districts of Olmeria|administrative districts]] managed by regional and local councils, in addition to 4 metropolitan zones. General elections are held after every set 4 year term to elect the Senate and President, while local elections are held annually (excluding General Election years) with 1/3 of councillors up for election each time. | ||
===The President=== | ===The President=== | ||
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==== Modern Political Landscape ==== | ==== Modern Political Landscape ==== | ||
Now, due to the use of highly proportional voting system | [[File:Olmerian Senate 2031.png|thumb|The make-up of the People's Senate following the 2031 elections]] | ||
Now, due to the use of highly proportional voting system single transferable vote (STV), Olmerian politics are nuanced and variable, usually relying on some form of power sharing agreement. In fact in the XX years since the modern voting system was adopted, only 3 governments have ruled with an outright majority, with 2 of these including existing party agreements. The most recent of these majority rules was by the [[Progress Coalition]], following it's inaugural election success in XXXX. | |||
The biggest parties in the current Senate are the [[Unity Coalition|Unity]] and [[Progress Coalition|Progress]] Coalitions, with the liberal [[Justice Party (Olmeria)|Justice Party]] and conservative [[Jönsson Pact]] also holding significant presence. After winning the most seats in the | The biggest parties in the current Senate are the [[Unity Coalition|Unity]] and [[Progress Coalition|Progress]] Coalitions, with the liberal [[Justice Party (Olmeria)|Justice Party]] and conservative [[Jönsson Pact]] also holding significant presence. After winning the most seats in the 2031 elections, the Unity Coalition is currently the major partner in a centrist coalition government with the [[Justice Party (Olmeria)|Justice Party]], together holding a 44 seat majority in the Senate. [[Këil Frieden|President Këil Frieden]], Speaker [[Orvar Göransson|Prs Orvar Göransson]] and 11 of the 15 appointed chiefs are all Unity Party Senators, while Great Chieftain [[Esmë Droido|Chf Esmë Droido]] and 3 other chiefs represent the Justice Party. | ||
Current smaller parties holding seats in the Senate include the reformed far-left [[2nd Olmerian Workers Party|Olmerian Workers Party (OWP)]], the far-right [[Olmerian Nationalist Party|Olmerian Nationalist Party (ONP)]], the [[Centrist Party (Olmeria)|Centrist Party]], the [[Green Party (Olmeria)|Green Party]], and the [[Christian Party for the Reform of Olmeria|CPRO]]. | Current smaller parties holding seats in the Senate include the reformed far-left [[2nd Olmerian Workers Party|Olmerian Workers Party (OWP)]], the far-right [[Olmerian Nationalist Party|Olmerian Nationalist Party (ONP)]], the [[Centrist Party (Olmeria)|Centrist Party]], the [[Green Party (Olmeria)|Green Party]], and the [[Christian Party for the Reform of Olmeria|CPRO]]. | ||
=== The Legal and Justice System === | === The Legal and Justice System === | ||
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Olmeria, despite it's size, is a proud, and successful (although never dominant) sporting nation. The nation has senior professional divisions and a national team in 6 major team sports, in addition to being well renowned for it's prowess in winter sport competitions, particularly track events and biathlon skiing. In fact, Olmeria is the birthplace of the first winter track sport, bobsleigh, invented in peculiar circumstances in XXXX. Since it's independence in XXXX, several Olmerian athletes have gained substantial status and fame within their fields, most recognisably bobsleigh captain and later TV personality [[Melker Bergius]], footballer [[Olle Aberg]] and F1 driver [[Viktor Stenström]]. | Olmeria, despite it's size, is a proud, and successful (although never dominant) sporting nation. The nation has senior professional divisions and a national team in 6 major team sports, in addition to being well renowned for it's prowess in winter sport competitions, particularly track events and biathlon skiing. In fact, Olmeria is the birthplace of the first winter track sport, bobsleigh, invented in peculiar circumstances in XXXX. Since it's independence in XXXX, several Olmerian athletes have gained substantial status and fame within their fields, most recognisably bobsleigh captain and later TV personality [[Melker Bergius]], footballer [[Olle Aberg]] and F1 driver [[Viktor Stenström]]. | ||
The sporting industry in Olmeria, and the media sector that goes alongside it, is estimated to be worth around [[The Lund|Ⱡ]]1.5bn. Sponsorship and television rights play a large part in the commercial factor of this revenue, however the majority still comes from grassroots purchases of matchday tickets and sporting equipment by the Olmerian populace. Football (aka soccer in some regions of the world) is the most popular sport both in terms of viewing figures and commercial success, with ice hockey a close competitor for household viewership. In fact the rivalry between the two sports is so strong that most Olmerians watch and follow just one of the [[Olmerian Hockey League|OHL]] and the [[Første Liga]] (although this feud doesn't extend to international competitions which garner the support of the whole nation). | The sporting industry in Olmeria, and the media sector that goes alongside it, is estimated to be worth around [[The Lund|Ⱡ]]1.5bn. Sponsorship and television rights play a large part in the commercial factor of this revenue, however the majority still comes from grassroots purchases of matchday tickets and sporting equipment by the Olmerian populace. Football (aka soccer in some regions of the world) is the most popular sport both in terms of viewing figures and commercial success, with ice hockey a close competitor for household viewership. In fact the rivalry between the two sports is so strong that most Olmerians watch and follow just one of the [[Olmerian Hockey League|OHL]] and the [[Første Liga]] (although this feud doesn't extend to international competitions, which garner the support of the whole nation). | ||
==== '''Football''' ==== | |||
Football is the largest sport in Olmeria, and watched regularly by many households in the nation. Olmeria's reputable top division is the [[Første Liga]] (english: top league), followed by the [[Lëiga Liga|Lëiga Lige]] (english: Leaders League), and then the [[Liga Olme]] and [[Liga Gret]] (english: league one and two). Below this Olmeria has a reasonable substantial community of so called non league football, with one national [[Liga Nul]] (english: nothing league), and then around 4-7 more tiers of officially recognised football depending on the specific region. | |||
Olmeria's national team is proficient, if not widely successful, internationally. The nationwide fan base can at the very least be said to be incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated to the sport and nation when it comes to international competitions, with the Olmerian ultras infamous enough to be dubbed "[[The Thunderheads]]" by both Olmerians and opposition supporters alike. | |||
===Symbols=== | ===Symbols=== | ||