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Vendsyssel



Vendsyssel – The Northern Republic

The Republic of Vendsyssel is a small but proud island nation located at the northernmost tip of Scandinavia. Technically separated from mainland Denmark by the Limfjord, Vendsyssel has long maintained a strong regional identity, and in recent years, declared itself an independent parliamentary republic. Its capital is Hjørring, and the official language is Danish, with the local dialect Vendelbomål recognized as a protected cultural heritage.

The national motto — “Proud, strong, and self-reliant – from sea to heath” — reflects the character of the Vendsyssel people: resilient, rooted, and fiercely independent. The landscape is shaped by sweeping coastal dunes, wind-blasted heaths, fertile farmland, and two seas — the Kattegat to the east and the Skagerrak to the west. From the lighthouse at Rubjerg Knude to the meeting of oceans at Grenen, nature defines the nation's soul.

Vendsyssel’s economy is driven by agriculture, fishing, renewable energy, and tourism. The country exports potatoes, pork, and shellfish, while also pioneering wind energy with large-scale onshore and offshore turbines. Artisanal food production thrives, with smoked herring, locally brewed beer, and herbal bitters among its specialties. Skagen and Løkken remain cultural and tourist hubs, attracting visitors with their raw beauty and artistic heritage.

The people of Vendsyssel, or Vendelboer, are known for their dry humor, quiet stubbornness, and strong community values. They celebrate old traditions, dance to local folk music, and proudly serve their national dish — creamed kale with caramelized potatoes and salted pork — often washed down with the potent national drink, Nordens Bidsk, a bitter herbal spirit “as sharp as the west wind.”

Vendsyssel maintains a neutral foreign policy, favoring cooperation with Norway, the Faroe Islands, and Northern Jutland across the Limfjord. Relations with Denmark are cordial but cautious. The national defense consists of a modest coastal guard, a volunteer border patrol, and the ceremonial Limfjord Fleet — a collection of converted fishing boats and one symbolic frigate, VKS Skagerrak.

The flag of Vendsyssel features a blue field with a white wave above a green base — symbolizing the sea, shoreline, and open land. The national bird is the oystercatcher, whose sharp cry echoes along the coasts.

On October 15th, the country celebrates its independence day with music, speeches, and the symbolic lifting of the Limfjord Bridge — a reminder that Vendsyssel stands proudly on its own.

This is a nation where wind shapes the land and willpower shapes the people — where sea meets heath, and independence runs deep in the soil.


Basic Information
Nation Name: Vendsyssel
Leader Name: Magnus Rothmann
Nation ID: 702964
Founded: 07/16/2025 (26 Days Old)
Last Activity: Last active on 07/19/2025
Unique ID: 14dfb9819ee689456f1c6d6c8
International Relations
Alliance: None
Color Trade Bloc: The Gray Inactive Group
Commendations: 2
Denouncements: 0
Nation Page Visits: 305
Economic
Population: 88,562
Infrastructure: 1,381.76
Land Area: 250 sq. miles
Avg Pop Density: 354.25 people/sq. mi
GDP: $67,550,821.00
GDP per Capita: $762.74
GNI: $-15,318,685.00
Economic Policies: Extreme Left
Currency: Currency Image Euro
Domestic
Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy Govt Icon
Domestic Policy: Manifest Destiny Manifest Destiny Icon
Social Policies: Liberal
State Religion: Secular Secular
National Animal: National Animal ImageGoat
Approval Rating: 0% (-72.97)
Pollution Index: 48 points
Radiation Index: 181.15 R (Global: 160.12 R)
Military
Nation Rank: #7,928 of 11,054 Nations (71.72%)
Nation Score: More Information 66.14
War Policy: Help Guardian Guardian Icon
Soldiers:
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2,000
692
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100
11
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4
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1
0
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2
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Nation Stats
Infrastructure Destroyed: 0.19
Infrastructure Lost: 83.00
Money Looted: $4,434.00
Wars Won: 0
Wars Lost: 3
Bounties

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Nation Activity
08/04 08:38 pm - Vendsyssel had war declared by Westeross for the reason of "We march to war to restore our glory.".
07/31 01:54 pm - Vendsyssel had war declared by Norwegian Forest Cats for the reason of "Arrgh!".
07/19 02:24 am - Vendsyssel had war declared by United Union of Hudsan for the reason of "Ayo chill!".
07/17 07:48 pm - Jaxon Vale of Velmor has publicly commended the nation of Vendsyssel.
07/17 07:25 pm - Vendsyssel had war declared by Nation Nation for the reason of "We have come to liberate you".
07/16 07:45 pm - Magnus Rothmann built a new project: Activity Center
07/16 06:46 pm - Vendsyssel changed their Color Trade Bloc from Beige to Green.
07/16 06:41 pm - Celtic Yoda of Strathclyde has publicly commended the nation of Vendsyssel.
07/16 06:41 pm - Vendsyssel was created!
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Activity Center