Shiberland (Country)

* Modern
* Communist

English

Shibish Sign Language

**Shiberland**, officially the **Federation of Shiberland** or the **Shibish Federation**, once known predominantly as the Shibarean Empire, Shibaria, and the Socialist Union of Shiberland is a country in the Eastern Dogeandicate. It consists of 4 provinces (Scoobscell, Kelpsï, Zaikamere, Minskino, and Shaggetswell) and 1 republic (Krolikistan) all of which are partially self-governed under the Shibish Federation. Shiberland borders two countries, Dogestan and the Isle of Doges. The official language of Shiberland is English but Russian is also commonly spoken and most Shibish people are fluent in both English and Russian. The capital city of Shiberland is Friggersfield, which has a population of 2.6 million. The population of Shiberland is currently **54.9 million** (2022).

> *Scoobscell (city) used to be the capital city of Shiberland until 1991.*
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## Geography

Shiberland is situated south from the Isle of Doges, east of from Dogestan and borders the Shagget Sea to the west. Its terrain is mainly spanned by tundra, coniferious forest and mountain ranges which encompass majority of Shiberland's rural communities and regions (majorly) in provinces' Scoobscell and Zaikamere. Lake Dogeikkanika, in the Krolikistan Republic, is the world's second deepest lake, under Lake Baikal (Russia).

The Dogeikkani-Shibarean border was recently built in 2023, following the independance of the Isle of Doges in the previous year. The border is located in the Trans-Dogeikkan Sea and is heavily guarded by the Dogeikkan and Shibish coast guards who operate under strict border patrol. As of now, it is extremely difficult to enter Shiberland from the Isle of Doges, vice versa, as tensions between the two countries are still high.

The Shibish climate varies greatly depending on the current season, with temperatures reaching up to 26-34°C in the Summer and Spring and as low as -5°C in the Winter accompanied by heavy snowfall. Shiberland's hottest day was recorded in January 2014. Shiberland peaked 35°C in Scoobscell - the nations record high. In 1997, Saint Murrburke's (in Zaikamere) temperature dropped to a record -29°C, causing the Great 97' Power Outage which also mysteriously occured in the same time-frame in the same city as the Mass Suicide in Zaikamere.

*See Also: The Shibarean Island*
Kattatonï'a
 Shaggetswell
Rabbotï'a
Cossackï'a
 Krolikistan
Carrote
 Zaikamere
Kïstonï'a
 Minskïno
Chiggerton
 Kelpsï
Maye
Volkïtsa

## Society and Culture

### Language

Shiberland is a bilingual nation as a majority of Shibish people speak both English and Russian fluently. Native Daggish or Krolikï languages are also widely used by the Canisapien people. However, the official language/s of Shiberland are English, Daggish, and Shibish Sign Language.

In 1998, the Language Reparation Act broke the ban on native languages infringed by laws of the Soviet-Shibar Pact. Both the Daggish and Krolikï language are currently being taught in schools.

The Daggish language is the largest native language in the Dogeandicate. In Shiberland, indigenous Canisapiens speak the Shibarï Daggish dialect; which had been spoken by 85% of Shibars before European interference. In 2023, 42% of the population reported that they could speak the Daggish language fluently.

The Krolikï language is an endangered native Dogeandicate language, belonging to the Krolikistan Republic. The Krolikï tribe consisted of Shibars who inhabitated south eastern mountainous regions and spoke an entirely different language to other Shibarean tribes (who all spoke Shibarï Daggish). They were known for their passive hospitality to nature and rivalry against the Bormgï tribe (who were known to be both aggressive, violent, and the largest Shibarean tribe). Efforts to revive the language had been successful so far, as more and more Krolikï Shibars are regaining their ancestral language.

In 2022, a report stated that 13% of the population can speak both fluent Russian, English, and Daggish; 43% fluent in Russian and English; est. 70% fluent in just English or Russian; under 10% fluent in just Daggish; 2.4% fluent in just Krolikï. Throughout primary and secondary education (primary school and high school), students must take Russian classes and English classes. It is not enforced to learn Daggish, it is only optional to learn in History acedemics.

### Religion

Although the majority of Shiberland reported to be either Athiest or Agnostic (Irreligion), the largest religion is Kanikism, which overruled Bormgism (established by Bormgï Shibars and followed by many other Shibar tribes), a religion that enforced ethno-nationalistic morals in praise of the Bormgï God "Kheems" or "Cheems". Christianity was third-followed by the population, majority were Homosapien; being introduced by Europeans during the age of imperialism.

### Superstition and Folklore

A lot of Shibish folklore derives from Dogger folklore and mythology; with mythical creatures such as the Reffus, and the Akiyadee (also known as, "The Rake").

In Shibarean folklore, there is a tradition in that involves the worshipping of anthopomorphic lagomorphic creatures such as the Rabbit or Hare. This worship is to please the Hare mortal, Zaikïkï who appears as an anthopomorphic rabbit with morbidly large antlers and pitch black eyes. It is crucial in Shibar tradition to leave carrots surrounding the outside of one's home to ensure the Zaikïkï is satisfied. If this tradition is not performed, the Zaikïkï will enter the house and leave dead carrots on the bed of the sleeping homeowner, the creature then stalks its victim for 7 days until the person eventually goes crazy to the point of suicide.

### Holidays

Alongside holidays that are widely celebrated across the world such as Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. Shiberland celebrates national holidays *with the Isle of Doges* as well, such as Kanika and Harvest Day.

### Music

Shiberland's Top 5 Genres' of Music Throughout the 2010s Were:

1. Psychedelic rock
2. Sovietwave
3. Turbofolk
4. Hip hop
5. Shibish folk

## Current Issues in Shiberland

### Overview

The Yeetititus pandemic alongside COVID-19 continued to exacerbate the dire state of healthcare services. The rights of freedom and expression, association and peaceful assembly were routinely violated. Threats and attacks against journalists, Dogeikkan people, human rights defenders and other activists were perpetrated with impunity. Torture and other ill-treatment in places of detention remained endemic. Enforced disappearances were reported in the Isle of Doges and Minskino. The authorities failed to address domestic violence. LGBTQ, and Dogeikkan people continued to face discrimination.

### Protests & Terrorism

After the long-waited independance of the Isle of Doges, riots still did not die down as Shiberland itself had been fed up with its government. Protests often peaceful are continuously shut down by brutal riot police. Militarial involvement has become vital in all protests in Shiberland. Terrorism remained an issue even after the dissolution of many Dogeikkan rebel groups. Incidents involving car bombings and mustard gas occured mainly in Krolikistan as many angry Krolikians push to eliminate the Head of Krolikistanian Republic. The Shibish president was assassinated in January 2023. Overall chaos in Shiberland is at an all time high as the economy continues to plumit.

### Rising drug and gang violence

Drug trafficking became an issue in the Scoobscell province in the past decade alongside gang violence and the failure of Law and Drug Enforcement Authorities to decrease these issues. Illegal substances like Methamphetamine, Analite-Meth ('Blue Meth'), Cocaine, Marijuana, Psychedelics, Heroin, and enhanced Nutmeg became popular and a widespread issue with the increase in Drug-users in the country. With the growing Drug wars involving a new product of Methamphetamine ('Blue Meth').

### The Death Penalty

The death penalty is active in Shiberland with majority of perpetrators who have received a death sentence being of Dogeikkan descendance. Current propositions to the death penalty is being discussed and booked for change in 2023. However perpetrators who are trialled for Terrorism will be the only in detention to receive the death penalty.

### Child labour

Child labour is another widespread issue in Shiberland as children as young as 8 are seen working in conditions seen in the Victorian Era.

## Laws

### Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking

The legal age of drinking is 16. Cannabis is illegal alongside hardcore drugs such as Heroin, Psychedelic drugs such as LSD, Cocaine are criminalized - people addicted to them and victims of exploitation by criminals receive rehabilitation instead of punishment but illegal dealers receive punishment.

### Driving

In Shiberland, you can drive on private land from age 13. A small vehicle's road license can be obtained from age 15. A driver's license for cars on the roads can be obtained from age 16.

### Equality and Rights

Many social groups are considered equal in Shibish law, however suffers in the safety and rights of LGBTQ citizens.

Shiberland follows the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention On The Rights of The Child into its laws.

Same-sex marriage is legal and has been since 2023

### Health and Social Care

Healthcare is not free in Shiberland

Abortion is legal in Shiberland and has been since 2023.

Shiberland has vaccinated 69% of its population against COVID-19, and 87% against the Yeetititus.

### Gun Control

All categories of firearms are considered legal to own in Shiberland which includes automatic rifles, all of which require a license and the person to be above the age of 18. People with a criminal record are banned from obtaining licenses regardless of what crime they committed and the licenses have a 'one strike and you're out' system - misuse results in a lifetime ban from firearm usage and ownership and depending on how serious the situation is, an individual can be sent to do time behind bars. Explosives are strictly illegal in all countries of the Dogeandicate and can lead to life in Prison by Shibish law.

### Sentencing and the Prison Systems

There are 3 types of prisons in Shiberland:

**High Security Prisons** - Criminals who serve no chance in reforming, are too dangerous to be released and/or serving a full life tariff or awaiting execution. These prisons are more focused on punishment.

**Low Security Prisons** - Criminals are sent here to serve their time for less serious crimes until their sentence is complete.

**Juvenile Detention Centres** - Young offenders share the same model as Low Security Prisons.

*Small crimes often result in fines, community sentences or being sent to detention centres for a few months.* *Serious crimes such as sexual assault or murder can vary from roughly 20 years to life or execution.*

*Crimes eligible for the death penalty include: Terrorism, severe cases of sexual assault, severe cases of homicide, and torture. The family of the victim do not get to choose the execution method (electric chair, lethal injection or firing squad).*

The age of criminal responsibility is 10.

### International Relations

> *See Also: Russo-Shibish Relations, Shibe-Dogeikkan Relations, Shibe-Dogger Relations, Shibe-Caninian Relations*
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Shiberland is apart of the United Nations, Dogeandicate Peace Union, and the Southern Hemisphere Treaty.

### Other

Before the Isle of Doges' sovereignty before July 3rd 2022, it was illegal to publicly support the Free Isle of Doges Movement.

The voting age is 16.

Shiberland has a public service broadcaster, The Scoobscell Media Corporation (SMC).

## History

### Significant dates in Shibar/Shibish history:

* **6500-6200 BCE** - Shibar-Doggerland descendants arrive into the Dogeandicate Continent on the Eastern side.

* **500-450 BCE** - First conflict between Early Dogeikkans, West Doggers and Shibars.

* **0 - 200AD** - A Common Plague caused by native Shibarean-nutmeg known as the Nutmeg Plague kills majority of Dogeikkan and Shibar people.

* **799** - The Shibarean Kingdom is established.

* **902 - 1012** - Shibarean Crusades into Dogeishland (attacking modern-day Dogestan).

* **1050 - 1210** - Collapse of the Shibarean Kingdom, Shibia (pronounced: 'Shiberia') is formed.

* **Est. 1500s** - Shiberia is left struggling due to famine, plague and constant fighting with the Dogeikkans. Shiberland is formed by the beginning of the 16th century.

* **1503 - 1515** - Russian-born settlers arrive in Shiberland's northern coast before the War on Imperialism began.

* **1600s - 1800s** - As the Dogeandicate faced constant war with Europe, Shiberland is colonised by the Prussian Empire alongside the Dogeikkanikans (Isle of Doges).

* **1761** - The Free Dogeandicate Union is formed as a temporary treaty within the Dogeandicate; Shiberland, Dogeland, Katland, and the Doggekanikans had fought alongside each other to defeat Europe's forces. This treaty dissolved in 1788 after most nations were defeated by colonization.

* **1825** - The Prussian and British Empire regularly fight within the Shibarean region of the Dogeandicate Continent. With this caused an uprising known as the Sunday Rebellion which Dogeikkan and Shibish rebels fought against the two strong empires. This bloody revolution halted in the Isle of Doges as Great Britain annexes the Isle of Doges. Shibish rebels continue to battle the British empire long after Prussian defeat. British forces sign a treaty with Shiberland after the Isle of Doges becomes a British colony.

* **1914 - 1915** - Dogestan attacks Shiberland after trade-deals dissolved. Shiberland succeeds in defence. Crippling the Dogestanian military power. *Dogestan's weakening army after Shibish-victory worsened in 1916 after Catland sent Dogestanian troops into the Gromboners Island, declaring war against Dogeland; which they had feared Dogeland would reclaim Dogestan.*

* **1917** - Due to Dogestan's cut in trade with Shiberland, the Isle of Doges stopped receiving supplies causing famine. The Isle of Doges pleads Shiberland for supplies. The public execution of a Shibish soldier in the Isle of Doges caused Shiberland to invade and annex the Isle of Doges.

* **1918 - 1922** - The First Isle of Dogeic Revolutionary War begins after the Isle of Doges turn-over from the British Empire to Shiberland. The Isle of Doges is established as a Shibish-province.

* **1922** - As Russo-Shibish relations flourished, there was no surprise that the uprising in Russia and the birth of the Soviet Union influenced Shiberland to 'join'. However, because Shiberland and Russia are far from each other, Shiberland could not be apart of the 'new world order'.

* **1939** - The Socialist Union of Shiberland (SU) is formed alongside a pact with the Soviet Union, which basically allowed Shiberland to act as a state in the Soviet Union without being IN Europe. Shiberland is referred to as the Shibish SFSR or the Socialist Union. The Isle of Doges is known as the 'Isle of Dogeic SSR or the Dogeikkan SSR'.

* **1949** - The Socialist Union of Shiberland join the UN.

* **1979 - 1996** - Dogeikkan protests in Scoobscell evolve into the Second War for Dogeikkan Independence which evolve into the Shibe-Doge Wars after Dogestanian support for the Isle of Doges' rebels. Shiberland invades Dogestan in 1984. Dogeland declares war with Shiberland in 1987. Shibish-annexed regions in Dogestan retreat in 1991 due to the **weakened Shibish economy and military power**.

* **1991** - The collapse of the Soviet Union causes the Soviet-Shibish pact to dissolve. Trades between the former Soviet Union to the Socialist Union of Shiberland and the Isle of Doges halt, causing the Shiberland SFSR to weaken in the Shibe-Doge Wars. Shiberland tries to maintain a communist government, however without support and an intense economic downfall, the Socialist Union of Shiberland and the Isle of Doges falls.

* **2022** - The **Isle of Doges** becomes a sovereign nation after Shiberland signs the declaration of Dogeikkan independence as a nation.