Lignuntia

**LIGNUNTIA**

## Zjednoczona Republika Lignuntia

Flag of Lignuntia

The United Republic of Lignuntia, commonly called Lignuntia, is a Democratic Republic in Central Western RGBN. Lignuntia has an estimated population of 424,000,000 and comprises of 5 provinces (Iunaris, Regumsta, Gladiusa, Icenorum and Fanzanum).

Lignuntia is one of the world’s largest exporter of Precious Ores, owing from the abundance of Uranium, gold etc. Lignuntia is also the world’s largest exporter of Computer Technology, Selling millions of Units like phones, computers and such everyday.

Lignuntia was first settled by indigenous humans 200,000 years ago known today as the Proto-Latins. In 753 B.C Brothers Romulus and Petrus founded the city of Iuno and the Kingdom of Iuno, in the course of the next 500 years the Kingdom remained relativley stagnant and primitive until it was was ovethrown by the First Iunan Republic in 509 B.C, The Iunans also adopted the sub name of Lignuns after assimilating with the Viridanian tribes to the north and from there the Republic Fought and subjugated brutally conquering Several Greek Kingdoms in the South. The Lignun Republic sacked Ya'aratmish (Modern Day Artemis) and destroyed the Zvrevi State annexing its territories becoming the Lignunti Empire in 27 B.C after merging with the Regums to the south and from there the Imperium Iuanum was born and Augustus becoming the first emperor after the Senate assassinated Julius Caesar after his conquest of Morea and March across the Athini to Confront Crassus Magnus and victory of the Civil War. Through the 7th Century Three tribes migrated to modern day Lignuntia like the Teutons, Icenis and Fanzani who at first fought with the Iunan Empire but with Diplomacy the Polski and Deutschen Armies were assimilated into the Iunan Legions along with the appeal of Christianity. The Pagan Teutons however refused to play ball and were subsequently destroyed after they sacked Iuno. The Iunan Empire Split and the West fell in 676 AD with the Greek Southern Iunan Empire falling apart and the gradual shift t the Medieval era where the Kingdom of Junaris under King Baselis IV conquered 7 breakaway kingdoms and created Pax Iunaria which fell apart after the War with the Holy Iunan Empire in 1266. It was in 1703 when the Lignunti State was born but really took shape in 1811 after the Napoleońscy Wars ended with the Destruction of the Holy Iunan Empire and Second Fanzani Empire Under Napoleonowski.

In recent History Lignuntia has became a powerhouse in terms of economy and a International prodigy with its booming economy, Professional Military and also a free and democratic nation. It's uranium mining industry started the great industrial revolution which brought Lignuntia to world providence in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Lignuntia is a developed country, with a high national GDP of of X̶37.2 Trillion. The per capita GDP of X̶87,815 , which ranks highly in the world, although the country also ranks highly in income inequality. The economy is fueled by an abundance of natural resources and high productivity, as well as a mostly free market economy that allows business to thrive.

**Etymology**

The origins of the term ‘Lignuntia’, to this day, remains mostly unknown. Some historians have pointed to the Iuanan Kingdom from Antiquity as a possible reference, citing that The Kingdom was nicknamed "The Lightness" as it was brightly illuminated at night and was named ‘Lignuntia’. The term may also come from the Viridanians, who assimilated into Iuno and perhaps this was a exonym but it is impossible to know since Proto-Viridani was never written down.

The standard way to refer to a citizen of Lignuntia is a "Lignun."

**History**

The first known inhabitants of the Lignuntia area were the Proto-Latins around 1600 BCE. They lived in relative isolation until they met the Viridians in 897 BC, introducing itself to the rest of Greater Laudicum.

However, a few 100 years later the viridani would assimilate into the more civilised Iuanans, Becoming Lignunti. By the time of Zvrevi contact, the region was settled by around 4,500,000 people. The Lignun people would spark a revolution at around the same time, cooperating with the Regums to dismantle the tyrannical Zvrevi Empire.

The first "Others" (Icenis and Fanzanis) arrived in the late 600s, It is unknown where they originated from. However, they were quickly accepted as equal once they accepted Christianity as their religion and swore fealty to Iuno. However, The Teutons refused to convert Christianity or swear fealty to Iuno so they were brutally destroyed

The Crisis of the 10th Century led to a transition from Empire to several small kingdoms because of King Odoacer of Icenorum and other factors leading to the fall of the Iuanan Empire. As a result, the central Kingdom of Iunaris and Regumsta as well as Fanzanum grew economically closer due to a common enemy. Iuanri merchants met with Regums in trading hubs such as Iuno and Portus Cale. Meanwhile, The power hungry Icenis tried to conquer and subjugate Iunaris but under King Baselis IV the opposite happened and Jnisna was sacked and the Iceni Empire fell.

Continental Lignuntia remained relatively the same until the Great civil war of 1266 where once again Lignuntia was divided due to a stagnation of the Holy Iuanan Empire.

The Weak Republic of Kasta was annexed by The Fanza Empire and Lignuntia remained essentially the same till the renaissance where people started to rediscover the Ancient world. The idea of a united Lignuntia became commonplace and in 1522 The Kingdom of Lignuntia joined The Republic of Thidiusc and became the Republic of Lignuntia. It wasn't until the 1703 act of Union where Lignuntia became fully united when the Fanzani Empire merged with Lignuntia and created the Lignunti Empire. This was the birth of the Modern Lignunti State.

**Geography**

Lignuntia is situated on the Iunaris Plains and on the of the Athena Highlands. It mainly consists of low plains, littered with freshwater lagoons as well as Marshland in Eastern Lignuntia and meadows in Southern Lignuntia. The major rivers, flowing from the Athena highlands, are the Sanguis, Tevere,Tamesis and Capitolina Rivers.

North Western Lignuntia is very sparsely populated and environmentally hostile in comparison to the east due to frequent avalanches, blizzards, and cold waves originating from the Athena Highlands. Mount Olympous, the highest point in Lignuntia, is situated on the Mid Western stretch of the highlands. The area is a hotspot for ski resorts and retirement estates.

In stark contrast to Northern Lignuntia, the comparatively warmer East is littered with glacier-formed lakes and flowery meadows formed by ancient volcanic activity. The area is one of the most urbanised in the world, with major metropolises such as Finisa, Castrum, and Aquitania.

The South East temperature difference in Iunaris can soar up to 45 degrees Celsius at a time, which can be seen especially during the Summer season in the differences between the average temperatures. The average temperature in Southern Lignuntia is 25 degrees Celsius and the average temperature in Northern Lignuntia is 10 degrees Celsius. Lignuntia receives around 80 inches of rainfall annually.

The Lignunti environment is maintained relatively well, as the nation receives plenty of sunlight to fuel its solar arrays. Recent breakthroughs in technology have also assisted Lignuntia in revolutionising its cities to be more eco-friendly and advanced. Pollution is only seen in the Northwest, where Lignunti oil refineries are located. The coast, especially the eastern coast, suffers from waste disposal problems due to the influx of tourists in recent times.

**Demographics**

Lignuntia consists of 4 Distinct ethnic groups. The Latins from Central and Western Lignuntia, the Greeks from Southern and Eastern Lignuntia, the Germanics from North Western Lignuntia and the Slavs from North Eastern Lignuntia.

**Population**

Lignuntia has a population of 1,000,000. The population is centred on the Southern coast and Central Plains, though Jnisna remains a major urban centre in the west. The economic hubs of Lignuntia are Regumsta and Jnisna but the cultural hub is Iuno due to its status as the ancient capital of the Iuanan Empire.

**Religion**

67% of Lignuns believe in Christianity, 30% believe in Pagan/Traditional religions and 2% is Other while 1% is Athiest

**Largest Cities**

**Government**

Lignuntia is a Union of states with a Democratic form of government that practices devolution that each have their own representation and regional leaders in the form of dioecesum.

Such semi-autonomous provinces possess a bicameral legislature at the federal level out so as to allow for a set, often equal number of representatives of the sub-national entities to sit in the Senatus; however, the government, headed by a head of government, depends upon the lower house of Senate for its stability or legitimacy.

Elections are held every 5 years. The prominent political parties in Lignuntia are the Socialist Party (aka Ligsoc), the Liberal Democrats, the Monarchist Party, Green Party, and the Unitary Party which is currently in office under Kaspar Lehrer.

**Foreign Relations and Military**

Lignuntia is a Probationary member of SUMIT, it had to cut ties with most nations after the overthrowing of the Senatorial Republic and is mostly isolated for now.

Lignuntia maintains a Moderately sized Professional Army of 800,000 as restricted by the Hetonik Peace deal, however it is soon estimated to grow.

**Economy**

**Economic Indicators**
**Rank: 2Currency: Denarius (X̶)Fiscal Year: February - March**

**GDP (nominal): X̶37.20TGDP (nominal) per capita: X̶87,815Labor Force: 981,710,000.Unemployment: 2.9%**

Lignuntia is an Trade-based economy, exporting electronics, petroleum, Cars, Cheese and raw resources such as Uranium, Gold and Oil. The nation’s many factories and refineries provide many employment opportunities for the opportunistic.

**Culture**

Lignuntia has a burning love for football and runs the Nationalibus ipsum foedus, one of the best football leagues in the world. The leagues hosts 25 teams, with the most elite ones being FC Jnsina, FC Iuno, and Regia Regumsta. 6 teams from the league are selected to participate in the Champions and Magnus Leagues annually. Lignuntia also has a even greater love for its Colloseum Tournaments. While nobody is fed to lions anymore you can see Fencing, Horse Racing, Acrobatics and many more daring sports in the nations thousands of Colosseums and Hippodromes

Lignuntia celebrates its Reunification day on the 5th of July . During the festival, fireworks and carnivals are are common and Samosas, a pastry cooked in vegetable oil.

**Infrastructure**

Lignuntia is very urbanised in comparison to the average nation. Having very high quality motorways that span the entire nation which are maintained to a tee. The coastal and central parts of the nation is covered with sprawling metropolises and road coverage is sublime. The nation’s street and traffic lights are fuelled by Nuclear energy. Cash is almost never used in Iuno, with credit cards and wireless payments being used instead.

**Energy**

Lignuntia still relies largely on fossil fuels, but the transition to nuclear and green has begun. Petroleum refineries are beginning to be repurposed and the nation is looking to expand its nuclear energy sector.