Rhinea

Rhinea, officially the Republic of Rhinea (German: Rheinische Republik, Dutch: Rijnlandse Republiek), is a country in Western Europe. It has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With about 96 million inhabitants, Rhinea is the most populous country in Europe after Russia, Cologne is the capital and Hamburg is the largest city in the country.
==Etymology==
The English word Rhinea derives from the river Rhine. Rhine derives from Middle English Rine, Ryne, from Old English Rīn (“the Rhine”), from Middle High German, ultimately Proto-Germanic *Rīnaz, from Gaulish Rēnos, from a Pre-Celtic or Proto-Celtic *Reinos; one of a class of river names built from Proto-Indo-European *hreyh- (“to move, flow, run”).
==History ==
The Republic of Rhinea was established in 1880 following the Austro-Rhine War (1874-1880). This conflict saw the unification of several Northern Germanic states into a single European superpower. The newly established nation experienced its share of conflict in the first half of the 20th century, engaging in wars with Russia and France.
In 1977, Rhinea joined the European Communities, which later transformed into the European Union in 1993. Due to its significant economic and political influence, Rhinea has become one of the most powerful nations in both Europe and the world. Since 8 September 2018, Rhinea is a member of the Multinational Confederation of States and Borders whit ABSA Germany and France-Italy.
== Politics ==
Rhinea is a unitary presidential republic. The president, currently Friedrich Merz of the Christian Union, is the executive head of state. Merz was elected in 2022. The president is elected directly by the people for a five-year term.
 
No single party has held a majority in parliament since the 19th century, necessitating the formation of coalition cabinets. Since suffrage became universal in 1915, Rhinea's political system has been dominated by three families of political parties: the Christian Democrats (currently the Christian Union), the Social Democrats (currently the Social Democratic Party), and the Liberals (currently the Centre Party).
Name 	Ideology 	Seats	Seats
Christian Union 	Christian democracy	 	
Social Democratic Party	Social Democracy 	 	
Centre Party 	Liberalism 	 	
Patriotic Front 	Right-wing populism	 	
Forward 	Social liberalism 	 	
The Greens 	Green politics 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
===Administrative divisions===
Rhinea is divided into six provinces. 
Provinces 	Capital 	Population	Map
Baden-Lorraine	Strasbourg	15,392,956	
Bavaria 	Munich 	13,369,393	
Hesse 	Wiesbaden 	9,225,263 	
Lower Rhine 	The Hague 	26,850,163	
Middle Rhine 	Cologne 	18,152,449	
Lower Saxony 	Hamburg 	13,583,995	
== Economy ==
Rhinea possesses a robust, highly developed mixed economy. The country is a major industrial powerhouse and a leading exporter of automobiles, machinery, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Its robust research and development sector also contributes significantly to its economic strength.
== Demographics ==
Rhinea has a population of over 96 million, making it the most populous country in Europe after Russia. The country's population is predominantly German, with significant Dutch minority group. The official languages of Rhinea are German and Dutch. 
Rhinea is a multi-ethnic and multicultural society, with a diverse immigrant population. The country's large cities are particularly cosmopolitan, with a vibrant mix of cultures and languages.
=== Religion ===
Christianity is the largest religion in Rhinea, with roughly 30% of the population identifying as Catholic and 30% as Protestant. Following a period of increasing secularization after the 1960s, Rhinea has seen a rise in non-religious individuals. Islam is the second-largest religion in the country.
=== Largest cities ===
Rank	Name 	State 	Population
1 	Hamburg 	Lower Saxony 	1,787,408
2 	Munich 	Bavaria 	1,450,381
3 	Brussels 	Lower Rhine 	1,175,173
4 	Cologne 	Middle Rhine 	1,060,582
5 	Amsterdam 	Lower Rhine 	838,338
6 	Frankfurt am Main	Middle Rhine 	731,009
7 	Rotterdam 	Lower Rhine 	631,155
8 	Stuttgart 	Baden-Lorraine	626,144
9 	Düsseldorf 	Middle Rhine 	611,302
10 	Dortmund 	Middle Rhine 	585,352
== Geography ==
 The northern part of Rhinea is characterized by flat, fertile land, crisscrossed by rivers like the Rhine, Elbe and Meusee. This region is known for its extensive agriculture, vast cities, and dense population. The rivers are vital waterways flowing through Rhinea, facilitating trade, irrigation, and transportation.
Running through the middle of the country is a range of hills and low mountains. These provide diverse environments, including forests, pastures, and agricultural land.
Rhinea's southern region features the foothills and parts of the Alps. Significant peaks include the Zugspitze (highest in Rhinea) and the Watzmann.
=== Climate ===
Rhinea's diverse landscape is also reflected in its climate. The northern plains experience a temperate oceanic climate with mild winters and mild summers, while the southern regions experience a more continental climate with colder winters and warmer summers.
== Culture ==
=== Sports ===
Football is the most popular sport in Rhinea. The Rhinea national football team represents the country in mapperdonian football competitions. Founded in 2018, the team made history in 2024 by winning their first major international tournament, the 2024 EFC European Cup. Rhinea actively participates in other mapperdonian sporting events, showcasing its athletic prowess across various disciplines.
=== Music ===
Rhinea has participated in the Mappervision Song Contest over 50 times since their debut in the 32nd edition. They won the contest twice, winning the 52nd edition with "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers and the 102nd edition with "La noia" by Angelina Mango.
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