Olszynki Voivodeship

== About ==
Olszynki Voivodeship (Zedrutian Polish: Województwo Olszynowskie) was an administrative division of Zedrutia, situated in the central part of the country, bordering the voivodeships of Mazurkowskie to the north, Swietnow to the west, New Gdansk by the south, and the Dziatyczyn Autonomous Region to the east. Olszynki is known for its astonishing landscapes and a vibrant cultural heritage, which attract a small number of tourists interested in rural tourism. Olszynki was ranked as one of the most sparsely populated voivodeships in all of Zedrutia, only behind Prochod. Due to a lack of industry and a low population, Olszynki was marked as one of the poorest regions in all of Zedrutia, after the Dziatyczyn Autonomous Region.
== History ==
=== Pre-Zedrutian history ===
Prior to the Zedrutian migrations, the region was predominantly controlled by indigenous tribes that had already inhabited the area for centuries. Most of these tribes established communities on top of mounds that they constructed. The largest tribal community in the modern-day region of Olszynki was located in Opactwo. The Opactwo community thrived for centuries until the onset of the Zedrutian migrations, and along with a storm which ravaged a network of tribal communities in the region, compelled the indigenous to retreat northwards. By the 11th century the community was abandoned as many of the indigenous tribes residing in Olszynki fled to other areas to the east.
=== 15th to 17th century ===
With the rise of the Beyliks and gradually the conquest of Zedrutia, a huge number of Zedrutians fled the towns and villages in the south, to the north, as the Beyliks did not have a presence there. The people who fled to these areas were known as the frontier people, who had established frontier towns and villages. The frontier town of Olszynki was established in the 16th century on the riverbanks of the Philippe River, and over the decades had transformed from a small village to a town. For centuries, Olszynki was a rest stop for Zedrutians who fled the Beyliks for crimes they had committed. The town of Opactwo was established a mile away north from Olszynki. According to a legend, Opactwo was founded when a group of frontier people fled north, coming across tools left behind on a dirt mound. Sezamkow was established a century later in 1684 and grew to become a small village.
=== 18th to 20th century ===
With the fall of the Beyliks in Zedrutia and the beginning of Mongravian colonial rule in 1800, Olszynki's main source of income was put to a grinding halt, and the town declined as more and more residents moved away to more towns in the north. The Mongravians eventually placed Olszynki under their administration in 1824, and eventually the towns of Opactwo and Sezamkow. The 1800s brought significant changes to Olszynki, when in the 1880s, the first railways leading to Olszynki was constructed, improving connectivity with Olszynki and the rest of Mongravian Zedrutia. However, the region continued to lag behind in industrial development, but an agrarian industry was being largely developed which led to slight growth, as small villages began dotting the landscape.
=== Late 20th Century ===
The latter half of the 20th century saw Olszynki making slow but steady progress. The government implemented several development programs aimed at improving living standards and modernizing the agricultural sector. Despite these efforts, Olszynki remained one of the poorer regions of Zedrutia, with limited industrial activity and a declining population as young people moved to urban areas in search of better opportunities.
=== 21st Century ===
In the 21st century, Olszynki continues to face challenges related to economic development and population decline. Efforts to boost the local economy have focused on promoting rural tourism, improving agricultural productivity, and attracting small-scale industries. Despite its economic struggles, Olszynki retains a rich cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes, offering potential for future growth and development.
Government and local initiatives continue to work towards addressing the region's economic disparities, aiming to create a more sustainable and prosperous future for Olszynki.
== Demographics ==
Since the 1980s, the Olszynki Voivodeship was rich in tourism, which served as its primary source of income for the state due to high tourism rates. However, the Olszynki region was underdeveloped, characterized by dirt roads in villages and small towns, and a very low income resulting from the sparse population in the area. This situation crippled the voivodeship's economy and budget. In the late 1980s, the Olszynki region began to recover with the onset of the Second Golden Age of Zedrutia, leading to an increase in population. By 1990, the total population stood at 964,252, and by 2000, it had grown to 1.23 million. Initially, Olszynki had only 4 inhabitants per square unit due to its low population, with a fertility rate of 1.02. However, as the population surged in the 1990s owing to economic improvements, the fertility rate increased to 1.46, resulting in 11 inhabitants per square unit.
=== Ethnic groups ===
In the Olszynki Voivodeship, the majority of the population is Polish, accounting for 72.23% of the total, while in the eastern part of the state, Savorjan people reside. Despite being the indigenous inhabitants and the first people to arrive on mainland Zedrutia, the Jogariths and the Savorjans did not possess any rights until the year 1970, following the Zedrutian Revolution. It was only then that they were officially recognized as a minority group.
=== Religion ===
By the year 1990, nearly 90% of Polish people in the Olszynki Voivodeship identified as Catholic Christians, although there was a small minority who were atheists.
The voivodeship was imbued with Christian culture, boasting a record number of chapels in Zedrutia. However, many of the indigenous tribes, such as the Savorjans, practiced animism or paganism, although some converted to Christianity following the 1970 revolution.
Additionally, Olszynki was home to a small population of Islamic believers, evidenced by the construction of four mosques scattered around the state.
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== Governance ==
== Economy ==
== Media ==
=== Biuletyń Olszyński ===
=== Radio Sezamy ===