The Western Isles Official Factbook

National Summary

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The Western Isles of Denmark is a distinctive island nation in the Baltic Sea, not far of the Latvian Coast. This unique nation, despite its name, is not part of Denmark but stands as an independent entity with a rich history and culture that sets it apart from its neighbouring countries.

Geographically, the Western Isles are characterized by their stunning natural beauty, featuring a rugged coastline, lush green hills, and a temperate maritime climate. The nation is an archipelago composed of numerous islands, each with its own charm and character, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and travellers seeking serene getaways.

Politically, the Western Isles of Denmark is a democratic republic, boasting a stable and transparent government that is committed to upholding the principles of democracy and human rights. The nation's citizens actively participate in the decision-making process, ensuring that their voices are heard in shaping the future of their homeland.

Culturally, the Western Isles have a rich heritage rooted in German, Russian, Gaelic and Danish traditions. This fusion of cultures is evident in the local music, art, and festivals that celebrate the nation's unique identity. The people of the Western Isles are known for their warm hospitality and sense of community, welcoming visitors with open arms.

Economically, the nation thrives on a diverse economy that includes agriculture, fishing, tourism, and a growing technology sector. The Western Isles have managed to strike a balance between preserving their natural environment and fostering economic growth.

In summary, the Western Isles of Denmark is a nation of natural beauty, democratic values, and a distinctive cultural blend. Its unique location in the southern-west region of the Union of Democratic States adds to its charm, making it a nation worth exploring and learning about.

Etymology

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The name ‘Westliche Inseln’ (German for Western Isles) was first mentioned in the diary of Haans H Hans, the father to the archipelago. Haans, a passionate socialist, gifted the archipelago to the government of the GDR, who set it up as a place for criminals to be sent.

When it was given to Kruschev’s Soviet Union, its name was changed into Russian (Западные острова), although the German version was more commonly used, as the population at the time was primarily German.

After Haans H Hans was arrested for an unknown reason (suspected to be a diary entry against the Warsaw pact), he was sent to the Western Isles and was forced to work hard labour at the Asletika Tire Factory.

After saying to a guard ‘IIch beanspruche diese Insel als rechtmäßiges Eigentum, und ich werde nicht dulden, was unter Ihrer Aufsicht aus ihr geworden ist,’ translated to ‘I reclaim this island as rightfully mine, and I condone what it has become under your watch,’ Haans went missing, and no report of his location were ever written. This led to outrage in the Tire factory, leading to a revolt among the workers.

After the WA heard about the Asletika Tire Factory demonstration, they forced it to be returned to the GDR. After the collapse of the USSR in 1991, the islands were unclaimed for 3 years, until an Irish reporter claimed it, and renamed it to ‘The land of no men,’ as it was abandoned after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

When the Irish reporter was arrested for attempted murder, The Islands were once again unclaimed. By this time, many fans of the TV presenter had moved to live on the island, so it was decided by the WA that the populace of the islands should decide. After Ireland refused ownership, claiming that it could not afford to sustain the archipelago, Denmark became the owner of the islands.

A government was created by many Danish men and women who wished for a quieter life, and this was the first mention of the Western Islish language. It was based around Danish but was also influenced by many other languages and dialects.

And so, the name for the islands was now ‘Islja Der Weskjylek,’ and since its independence in 2021, the name has stuck, and is recognised by countries all over the world.

History

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Although human first stepped foot in the Western Isles in only the mid-20th century, evidence found by archaeologists shows that a rare breed of squirrels roamed the Garuches Forests since 900000BC. These squirrels migrated during an extremely hot summer all over the Baltic region. When they settled in The Western Isles in the summer, the conditions seemed fine, but as temperatures dropped back to normal in the following seasons, around 97% of the inhabitants had died from the low temperatures. The remaining squirrels were most likely able to survive because they had over fed on the berries of the archipelago’s Hjyumaenka (Humangea) plants, thus giving the squirrels a higher body fat, allowing them to preserve heat better. In roughly 17500BC, a fungus grew on all Hjyumaenkas plants, which were fed on by the squirrels. This fungus grew on the side of the liver of squirrels, ultimately wiping out the whole population.

The first human to ever step foot on to one of Islands was Eastern German Haans H Hans. In his dairy, on the 1st November, 1953, he wrote:
“I have found a haven. A place of all that is great. “

After returning home 2 months later, he wrote to the government of the GDR, telling them of the archipelago her had discovered. The government set out an exploration team, who returned without finding the islands, and Haans was almost put o death for spreading misinformation. Because Haans was the son of a member of the GDR government, a compromise was made. Another exploration team was sent, navigated by Haans and his father. The team located the islands and returned to East Germany, with a leaf from a Hylmbjaern Tjertkjneas plant. Haans was awarded nothing for his discovery and was told he would not be allowed to write or talk about the islands to anyone.

Without Haans knowing, the government set up a prison in Asletika. The islands were then given to Kruschev and his government, although most prisoners sent there were from the GDR. After 5 years of the prison system, Stalin adopted a forced labour system in the islands, and Asletika prison was converted into a tire factory.

On November 17th, 1962, Haans H Hans was sent to the Asletika Tire Factory, for a reason unknown, although historians suggest that not long before his arrest, he began to go against the views of the GDR, possibly because he had found out from his father that work camps had been set up. It was here that Haans met Jameslie Hedjlke, a Latvian rebel, who was found on a small raft attempting to escape Riga to Sweden. The two befriended each other, and they began to plan a protest to end the reckless conditions of the tire factory. On December 24th, of the same year, Haans began a protest, while working on the shop floor, he went up to one of the factory guards and showed his disagreement to what had been done to the islands that were once so beautiful. After this, Haans was never seen again. Mass protest and riots broke out within all the island’s prisons and labour camps.

Jameslie Hedjlke wrote a letter explaining the vents of the Asletika Tyre Factory uprising, and the living conditions, and somehow, the letter managed to get through the camp’s mail checking hall. Jameslie’s letter arrived at the headquarters of the WA, an intervention was staged, and Kruschev was forced to remove all Soviet influence and presence in the islands or face physical intervention from NATO and the WA. After Stalin threatened to invade Duckstan, NATO refused to help with the disagreement, so the WA made a compromise, that the islands would be run by the GDR, but Kruschev would have no say in what was done with the islands. The GDR, not wanting to have to spend money on areas outside its borders, abandoned the islands, refusing to even knock down the abandoned camps.

After the collapse of Berlin wall, and ultimately the collapse of the USSR in 1991, the islands were unclaimed for 3 years, until 1994, when an Irish TV presenter, Petre O’McConnor claimed it as his own, and renamed the islands to ‘The land of no men’, because it had not been inhabited for 30 years earlier. Petre recorded a documentary where he covered the history of the Asletika Tire Factory and demolished it to build a small settlement. After the first 3 episodes did well in Ireland and Denmark, Petre wanted to demolish more of the factories. While demolishing a factory in Hylmbjae, a camera man was badly injured, and Petre was tried for attempted murder. He was found guilty and was returned to Ireland to be put in prison. This meant that the islands were unclaimed again, after only 7 years.

After the republic of Ireland refused to take ownership of Ireland, the government of Denmark suggested that it should be given the islands. After no objection, the Western Isles became Danish owned on November 1st, 2003, exactly 50 years after its discovery.

A government was set up, as many Danish populace began to live on the islands, and soon the population rose to around 73000. The country stayed as a puppet state of Denmark, until 2021, when there were protests in the street of Hylmbjae and a plea of freedom was given by Haans H Hans’ Nephew’s daughter, the only known descendant of the Hans family. After talks between the Western Isles local government and the Danish government, the Western Isles was established as a self-governing state on October 28th, 2021.

A general election was held, and there were 21 different parties with pretty much equal votes, one of which was led by the only known descendant of the Hans family tree. Despite a close election result, the international party won, run by Rishi Patsworth.

Although the United Isles is a small nation, its history is long, and it is commonly forgotten. The history tells the story of many meanings, and that is why it is celebrated annually by the population of The Western Isles.
Demographic

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Population

The Western Islish Population is fairly young, with the most commonage in females being 29, and the most common age in males being 30.

The population of 170,000 people is predominantly Western Islish, most of which were not born in The Western Isles, but have been granted a Western Islish citizenship and passport. This category fits around 65% of the population, although it is estimated that only 34% fit in this category, and the remaining 31% are refugees and migrants who have been accepted through the reliable refuge system.

4% of the population are Danish, almost all of which migrated during the Danish occupation from 2003 to 2021.

Another 3% are British and Irish.

Another 3% are from the middle eastern region.

Another 3% are from the Baltic region, most of which are from Latvia.

Another 2% are from Africa.

Another 1% are from Asia.

Another 1% are from Oceania.

Another 0.5% are from the Americas.

The nationality of the remaining percentage is unknown, due to the simplicity of the refuge system.

It is also unknown how many refugees and migrants are living in the country without a passport, but are they to be found, they will be given a temporary passport so that they can be put through the refuge system and gain a Western Islish nationality.

Religion

The majority of the families that came over during the Irish and Danish periods follow Western Islish Humanitarianism. They do not believe in a god, or after life, nor do they have a holy book or holy building. The religion is build on the thought that you should do what you think is right, by doing the nicest thing. 47% of inhabitants claim to practice Western Islish Humanitarianism.

Another 25% are atheist, or agnostic.

Due to the nation's diverse range of ethnic groups, there is also a wide range of religions. Some of theses include: Catholicism, Russian Orthodox Christianity, Methodist, Islam, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist and Hindu.

Government

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The Western Isles of Denmark is a self-governing nation with a democratic republic form of government, emphasizing transparency, citizen participation, and the protection of human rights. The political structure of the Western Isles reflects a commitment to inclusive governance and a representation that ensures the voices of the diverse population are heard.

Political System:
The Western Isles operates under a democratic republic, where the citizens actively engage in the decision-making process. The government is structured to provide representation at various levels, ensuring that local communities have a say in shaping the nation's policies. This political model aligns with the values of democracy, fostering political stability and accountability.

Parliament:
The legislative branch of the Western Isles is a unicameral parliament known as the House of State Representatives. Comprising 49 members, the parliament represents different regions or "states" within the country. Each representative is elected to address the specific needs and concerns of their respective areas. The House of State Representatives is the primary legislative body responsible for passing laws, debating policies, and ensuring the nation's governance.

Political Parties:
Political diversity is evident in the Western Isles, with several political parties contributing to the democratic process. While there are numerous parties, five main political entities — the Green Party, International Party, Socialist Party, Democratic Party, and Independent Party — collectively represent the majority of the population's political preferences. These parties vie for seats in the parliament during elections, allowing citizens to choose from a range of ideologies and policy agendas.

Elections and Leadership:
Elections for the position of Prime Minister are held every four years. Citizens cast their votes for their preferred political parties, and the leader of the party securing the majority becomes the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the head of government and oversees the executive branch, playing a crucial role in shaping policies and governing the nation. The democratic electoral process ensures a peaceful transition of power and allows for political accountability.

Foreign Relations:
The Western Isles maintains an open and cooperative stance towards other nations. While the nation does not condemn specific countries, it expresses concerns regarding fascist countries, monarchies, and autocracies. The Western Isles is endorsed by various nations globally, and it reciprocates endorsements, fostering diplomatic relations and cooperation. Active participation in international alliances, such as the Union of Democratic States, further solidifies the Western Isles' commitment to global cooperation.

Endorsements:
The Western Isles has garnered endorsements from numerous nations, showcasing its positive standing in the international community. These endorsements, including those from Bagong Timog Mindanao, Kongers, Libate, Drawception, and others, reflect the diplomatic relations and alliances the nation has cultivated.

The Western Isles is one of the founding nations of the Hylmbjae Pact.

In summary, the government of the Western Isles of Denmark operates on democratic principles, providing a platform for citizen participation, political representation, and the protection of human rights. The nation's political landscape is characterized by diversity, with political parties contributing to the democratic process and fostering a sense of national identity and unity.

Foreign Relations

The Nation does not condemn any other nations, although it does express it's concern against Fascist Countries, King and Queendoms and Dictatorships/Autocracies.

The Western Isles is endorsed by Bagong Timog Mindanao, Naasiat Nuna, Kongers, Kantobliv, The Glorious Hypetrain, Prorescia, Libate, Scroteberg, Tank Republicans, Erycina, Jdjdjd, Teektenstein, Louiterre, Atlantic Isles, Orlandya, Aarman, Caerin, Peoples Republic of TempleLandia, Falkland and South Sandwich Islands, Canditia, Drawception, Riogrande, Rezidania, Camellias, Decirb, Phoenix Coalition, Breedynia, New Aval, New Ecquin, and Cascadia Commune.

The Western Isles also endorses many nations in the Union of Democratic States.

Economy

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The economy of the Western Isles of Denmark is a dynamic blend of traditional sectors and emerging industries, fostering a balance between sustainable development and economic growth. Despite its relatively small size and unique history, the nation has managed to establish itself as a self-sufficient and prosperous entity.

The economic landscape of the Western Isles is characterized by a diversified sectoral composition. Agriculture plays a crucial role, with a focus on cultivating the fertile lands and taking advantage of the archipelago's natural resources. Fishing is another significant contributor, leveraging the nation's coastal geography. The combination of traditional agricultural practices and marine resources contributes to the nation's food security and export capabilities.

Tourism stands out as a pivotal sector, benefiting from the Western Isles' stunning natural beauty and unique cultural heritage. The archipelago's rugged coastlines, lush green hills, and temperate maritime climate attract nature enthusiasts and tourists seeking tranquil getaways. The tourism industry not only boosts the local economy through hospitality services but also promotes the preservation of the environment, aligning with the nation's commitment to sustainable practices.

In recent years, the Western Isles have experienced a burgeoning technology sector. The growing prominence of information technology and innovation reflects the nation's adaptability and openness to new economic opportunities. The government's commitment to transparency and stability has created an environment conducive to technological advancements, attracting both local and international investments.

The Western Isles' economy is further characterized by responsible resource management. The government has successfully balanced economic activities with environmental conservation, ensuring the preservation of its natural resources for future generations. This commitment is not only driven by ethical considerations but also by the realization that the nation's economic prosperity is intertwined with the health of its ecosystems.

Despite the challenges presented by its unique history, the Western Isles' economy has thrived under a democratic republic. The stable and transparent government has provided a conducive environment for businesses to operate and innovate. The citizens actively participate in the democratic process, contributing to the nation's political stability and fostering a sense of national identity.

The Western Isles' economic journey, from its early days as a place for political exiles to its current status as a self-governing state, is marked by resilience and adaptability. The nation has overcome historical challenges, such as the forced labour system and subsequent abandonment by foreign powers, to emerge as a thriving entity with a distinct cultural identity and a promising economic future.

In conclusion, the Western Isles of Denmark presents a unique blend of economic sectors, guided by a commitment to sustainability, technological progress, and democratic values. The nation's journey, from its early settlement by Haans H Hans to its current status as a self-governing state, is a testament to its ability to overcome challenges and build a prosperous future.

Sports

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The Western Isles of Denmark showcase a vibrant sporting culture, with a particular emphasis on cricket, baseball, tennis, and a variety of water sports. These activities contribute to the nation's active lifestyle, community engagement, and celebration of its unique coastal geography.

Cricket:
Cricket has found a passionate following in the Western Isles, with local cricket clubs fostering the sport's growth. Enthusiasts regularly participate in friendly matches and competitive tournaments, creating a sense of camaraderie among players and fans alike. The Western Isles Cricket Association plays a pivotal role in organizing events, promoting youth development, and ensuring the sport's accessibility to all residents.

Baseball:
Baseball has gained prominence in the Western Isles, with local leagues and teams contributing to the nation's sporting tapestry. Baseball fields provide a venue for both casual games and organized competitions. The Western Isles Baseball Federation actively engages the community, coordinating events, and supporting youth development to enhance the popularity and inclusivity of baseball across the archipelago.

Tennis:
Tennis enjoys widespread popularity in the Western Isles, attracting participants of various ages and skill levels. Local tennis clubs provide facilities for practice and organized competitions, promoting the sport's health and social benefits. The Western Isles Tennis Association actively supports grassroots participation, organizing tournaments, and fostering a community of tennis enthusiasts.

Water sports:
The Western Isles, with their stunning coastal beauty, offer an ideal setting for a range of water sports that captivate residents and visitors alike.

Sailing: The Western Isles are a haven for sailing enthusiasts, with numerous sailing clubs organizing events and competitions. The archipelago's challenging coastal conditions provide the perfect backdrop for thrilling sailing adventures.

Kayaking: Kayaking is a popular water sport, allowing residents to explore the picturesque coastline and tranquil waters. Local clubs organize kayaking excursions and competitions, catering to both beginners and experienced paddlers.

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing: The windy conditions of the Western Isles make them a paradise for windsurfers and kite surfers. Enthusiasts harness the power of the wind for exhilarating rides, with clubs providing training opportunities and organizing events that showcase the islands' natural beauty.

Swimming and Diving: Crystal-clear coastal waters invite residents to engage in swimming and diving activities. Swimming clubs cater to both competitive swimmers and those seeking recreational enjoyment. Diving schools offer training and organize events that allow residents to explore the underwater wonders surrounding the islands.

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