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Flag: National Flag
Nation Name: The North
Leader Name: Hansarius
Currency: Currency Image
Krona
National Animal: National Animal Image
Orca
History: The history of the North is a tale of blood and war, but also of trade and commerce.
It was founded by King Hans in the year 1 by the Norse calendar.
The country of the North is founded on the traditions and culture of the old Viking civilizations, embracing many of the things that made the old Norse so successful and unique.
Certain values of course has been left behind or modified so as to allow for modern values and appreciation of diversity to have a place in the Norse culture.
Geography
Continent: North America
Land Area: 199,558.16 sq. km
Terrain: The North has an exceptionally long coastline as well as long mountain chains separating the coastal districts from the inland districts.
The inland consists of a large number of valleys and of highland areas.
Arable land is in shortage making hunting & fishing the primary sources of self-produced sustenance.
Highest Peak: Galdhøpiggen, 2,468 meters
Lowest Valley: Sognefjorden, 1,300 meters
Climate: The winters are long and harsh, the summers short.
The northern springs & summers are considered comfortable as the temperature seldom raise too high, the winters on the other hand can be terribly cold and makes the country inhospitable for most people who are not born and raised in the North.
People & Society
Population: 18,174,103 people
Demonym: Norseman
Demonym Plural: Norsemen
Ethnic Groups: Norse - 86.0%
Poles - 2.0%
Swedes - 1.0%
Languages: Norse - 90.0%
Polish - 2.0%
English - 1.9%
Religions: Norse Religion - 88.0%
Catholicism - 7.5%
Agnosticism - 2.5%
Health
Life Expectancy: 83 years
Obesity: 12%
Alcohol Users: 98.7%
Tobacco Users: 1.3%
Cannabis Users: 14.3%
Hard Drug Users: 1.1%
Economy
Description: Socialist economy based on raiding and commerce
Average Yearly Income: $249.98
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $26,841,509,949.00
GDP per Capita: $1,476.91
Gross National Income (GNI): $20,707,638,075.00
Industries: Arms Industry, Piracy, fishing, metal working and logging
Military
History: The military system is based on the Leidang system.
The Leidang system divides the country into skipreide or districts.
Each skipreide is obligated to provide ships and men to the kings army, both for defense but also for participating in expeditions abroad.
Every man is bound by law to own his own weapons and to train with them regularly, ensuring that every norseman is a capable warrior.
Soldiers: 249,000
Tanks: 20,750
Aircraft: 3,090
Ships: 200
Missiles: 1
Nuclear Weapons: 0
Last Updated: 01/31/2016 01:48 am