The Danish Empire

The Kingdom of Denmark is a Northern European nation founded on the 11th of June 2021. It was created after Shadow's account was hacked, and the people chose to recreate a nation, and they chose Denmark. The Kingdom of Denmark is a Semi-Constitutional Monarchy, with the King and the Prime Minister sharing authority over the Empire. The capital is Copenhagen, and it is currently the only formed town in the nation, but other planned towns include Malmö (Malmø in Danish), and Tórshavn (Thorshavn in Danish, literally meaning "Harbor of Thor"). Denmark

## History

### Established

12/6/2021; Establishment Day (Etableringsdag)

## Languages -Sprog

There are a lot of different languages official inside the territory of Denmark, a sign of linguistic diversity. They fall in 3 categories:

### Official Languages - Officiele Sprog

Official languages are the most important languages of the nation, they are present in the government, widespread influence, and a major cultural significance. This category includes:

* Danish (Dansk Sprog)
* Swedish (Svenska Språket)
* Faroese (Føroyskt Mál)

### Recognized Languages - Anerkendte Sprog

Recognized languages are languages that also have a presence in the Empire, but a tier down than the official languages, and are used by a respectable group of people within the Empire's borders.

* Bokmål Norwegian (Norsk Språk)
* Finnish (Suomen Kieli)
* Estonian (Eesti Keel)

### Endangered/Protected Languages - Truede/Beskyttede Sprog

Endangered and Protected Languages are languages that used to be majorly spoken, but have been dying out on a quick level, and are close to extinction.

* Gutnish
* Scanian

## Geography and Politics - Geografi og Politik

### Location - Beliggenhed

The Danish Empire lies in Scandinavia, holding the islands of Vendsyssel, Fyn, Sjælland, Læsø, Anholt, Lolland, Bornholm, and other islands, together claimed the Swedish Läns of Skåne, Blekinge, and Halland, comprising of Danish Scania (Danske Skåneland). It borders Swedish Unclaimed land through all of Skåneland, Germany to the south at Slesvig-Holsten (Schleswig-Holstein), maritime borders with the UK, Iceland, Norway, Estonia, Flatow, and other states.

### Divisions - Opdelinger

Danish Administrative Divisions fall in 3 categories: Duchies, Læns, and Districts.

#### **Duchies - Hertugdømmene**

Duchies are larger entities that hold multiple divisions, and unite them in a formal and royal level. They are:

* *Duchy of Denmark* (Hertugdømmet Danmark) *Incumbent Duke Vital*
* *Duchy of Scania* (Hertugdømmet Skåneland- Hertigdömet Skåne) *Incumbent Duke Vetrex*
* *Duchy of The Faroe Islands* (Hertugdømmet Færøerne) Incumbent Duke Sverre

#### **"Lands" - Læner**

Læns are administrative divisions within duchies that hold autonomous status, because of their cultural proximity. They are:

* Skåne Læn (Planned Capital: Malmø)
* Færøene og Jan Mayen Læn (Planned Capital: Thorshavn)

#### **Districts - Distrikter**

* Nordjylland og Vendsyssel (Planned Future Capital: Ålborg)
* Jylland (Planned Capital: Århus)
* Nordslesvig (Planned Future Capital: Kolding)
* Fyn (Planned Future Capital: Odense)
* Sjælland (Planned Future Capital: Slagelse)
* Hovestad København (Capital: Copenhagen)

### **Cities - Byer**

* **Copenhagen (København)** Copenhagen is the most important city in Denmark, being the home of the royalty, Folketing, Judiciary, and Riksråd. It is on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), on the coast of the corridor that connects the Kattegat to the Baltic Sea. Most ships pass through Copenhagen's sea corridor, making it an important maritime point. It is currently under architectural planning, and will be built soon. It is lead by Kong Frederik (ShadowSlash\_).
* **Tórshavn (Thorshavn)** Tórshavn is the second most important city in Denmark. It is home to the Faroe Island's Duke, and Executive Court (Løgtingið). It is situated on the Faroe Islands, and is split into five Kommunur. It is lead by Sverre/2019s, the current Duke of the Islands.

### **Confirmed Planned Cities - Bekræftede Planlagte Byer**

* **Malmø (Malmö)** Malmø is the most important city in the Skåneland Læn & Principality. It is to be situated right over the bay from København. Due to its Proximity to København, the two cities are considered "twins".
* **Århus (Aarhus)** Århus is the center of the Jylland Peninsula, a planned port city. Its currently lead by Vitalgames.
* **Skagen** Skagen is a planned city on the tip of Vendsyssel Island, at the crossroads between the North Sea and the Kattegat. It is lead by IMB1020.
* **Nykøbing-Falster** Nykøbing-Falster is the main city of Falster and Lolland Islands, being located in between. It is lead by Keritos.
* **Trelleborg** Trelleborg is located in Skåneland Principality. It is another important town, being considered "A future Malmø suburb". It is lead by Turnip.

## Economy - Økonomi

The Danish Economy isn't very active and has been going through rough times. It mostly relies on the entrances to the Baltic Sea, as well as lumber, and fish. With the abundance of lumber in the areas of Scania and the Faroe Islands. It also does Blaze Rod Trade and other items as well are sold. Two of one of the first airlines in Æ were created in Denmark, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) based in Copenhagen's Hillerød planned Airport, and Atlantic Airways based in Faroe Islands' Vagar planned Airport.

## Politics - Politik

Denmark is a Semi-Constitutional Monarchy, meaning that Royalty (Det Kejserlig Ret) and the Legislature (Folketing) share authority over the country, Every 15th day of a month, Elections for Prime Minister take place. Prime Ministerial Candidates are allowed to publicly share their agenda, post posters to promote their candidacy, and take part in State-run Debates. After Every Election, The Monarch appoints a President as an advisor.