Information about Vinderia

**Vinderia** (Vindish: *빈데국*, transliterated as *Vindeguk*), officially the **Republic of Vinderia** (Vindish: *빈데국 공화국*, transliterated as *Vindeguk Gonghwagug*) is a country in the north-west of the continent, in the west insular part of Tena, having coast to the Vindish Ocean to the east, and the Grenzer Ocean to the west. Since it is formed by islands, the country does not have any border with any other one

With an area of 795.900 km², Vinderia is the 8th largest country of Tena, and the smallest of the West World Development and Cooperation Organisation (WWDCO). With a population exceeding the 34 million of inhabitants, Vinderia is the eighth country by population, and it is the eleventh with bigger population density at 42,79 inhabitants/km². The country's capital city is Oakyang, which is also the major urban area of the country, followed by Jejonsanju, Kwonsun, Jingak and Baekbu.

Vindish native indigenous people arrived to Vinderia grounds during the Iron Age, evolving in different tribes that were finally unified into only one kingdom, the Vinderia Kingdom. This kingdom controlled the area without problems, having an advanced democracy regime since a really early time. However, in the XVI century, after several Cassandrian attempts of invasion, the kingdom opted for a more aggressive and controlling approach. Cassandria, in this way, could not established its colonial regime in the territory, and Vinderia became the only archipelago of Tena without losing its sovereignty. It was not until the XIX century when different thinkers and philosophers began to establish a liberal and revolutionary base in the population subjected to the oppressive new Vindish regime, taking example of the other colonies independence and the Revolution of the Aurorians. In 1874, after a Civil War, Vindish revolutionary forces managed to change the country's regime and replace it with the still living Republic of Vinderia.

The indigenous groups evolved into modern a eastern-alike society that now enjoys a full-democracy system with some traditional particularities. Since the establishment of the republic, the Vindish government has made strong efforts to offer new opportunities to the population, investing in social matters and promoting the industrialisation and modernisation of the Vindish economy and society.

At present, Vinderia is a secular parliamentary republic with a presidential and constitutional regime, with Ko Sung Min serving as the head of state. It is considered a developed country, with the eighth largest economy of the continent. It is a member of different organisations, including the United Tenan Nations Organisation (UTNO), the West World Development and Cooperation Organisation (WWDCO) and the Tenan Broadcasting Union (TBU). Since these organisations do not promote the use of a shared currency among countries, the official currency is the Won (₩) (VIW).

## Political Geography

Stockport is divided in five provinces. These are Jungsimji, Najin, Raseong, Sariseong and Seohaesu.

In alphabetical order, **Jungsimji** is the province located in the centre of the main island, being the only province of Vinderia without coast. It is home to the capital city, Oakyang, and its metropolitan area, being in that way the second most populated province in the country, but the one with the smallest size. Its economy is based on the service sector, since its advantage situation taken from the fact that the capital city is in its territory allows lower taxes and in that way more business opportunities. It is the richest province of Vinderia, and also the second that receives the largest amount of tourists, turning the province and its surroundings into a diverse economy.

**Najin** is a province located in the south-east of the main island, including the Chisue Island, being the province with the smallest population of Vinderia and in that way, the most rural one. Its economy is based in the terrace farming, mining and cattle raising. With a population of around two million of inhabitants, Najin has suffered in some way a neglect by the government due to the lack of economic profitability generated by the province, due to the lack of new opportunities and investments. In that way, Najin has not many fast-speed train connections with other places in Vinderia, and transportation and infrastructure in general are really primitive in the province.

**Raseong** is located in the north-east of the main island, including the Owengu Island, having coast to the Stock Sea. It was created in the late XX century, after the unification of different smaller provinces with similar economies and cultural backgrounds. The province has a completely fertile terrain at sea level and in the surroundings of the Leewon River in the border with Najin, providing it with great opportunities for the development of agriculture, the main way of generating income in Raseong. The provincial government has invested highly in the agricultural industry for that reason, and currently the province enjoys high productivity in the sector with the latest technologies.

**Sariseong** is located in the north-east of Vinderia, bordering with all the provinces but Najin, having coast to the Grenzer Ocean, with Kwonsun as its main and biggest city. It was considered the province with the best industrial fabric in Vinderia. This economic sector began to develop in the beginning of the XIX century and made the province the largest industrial hub of the Kingdom of Vinderia and later of the republic, but since the industrialisation and modernisation during the next years, many industries moved to the southern coast to be close from the capital and most populous areas of the country, also causing a great exodus of population. For this reason, the provincial government has invested heavily in improving the region's infrastructures, giving companies more opportunities to return, and generating a beneficial industrial rearmament in recent years.

Lastly, **Seohaesu** is the province located in the east of the country, having coast to the Grenzer Ocean and being in the border with the rest of provinces. It is by far the most populated province of Vinderia, and three of the largest cities of the country are located on its soil, allowing the development of the service sector. The economy of the province, however is highly dependent on summer tourism, when benign weather reaches Seohaesu. This situation has created a tourismphobia in the residents, since the majority of investment are directed to the tourism sector in the coast, which is extremely massified in the province, creating several issues, as an excessive increase in rental prices or the gentrification of neighbourhoods, across the whole region.

### **Main cities description**

**Oakyang** is the capital and largest city of Vinderia speaking of inhabitants, with 4.604.000 people living within the municipal limits. It is located in the northern part of the country, in the Vinder Island, being the main city of its province, Jungsimji. The native people of the islands have been living in the area since the Iron Age, but it was not until the invasion attempts of Cassandria in the XVI century when it was reshaped and reorganised to the current form. The economy of the city and its surroundings have always been based in agriculture, mining and a huge commercial sector, but since the end of the XIX century when major industrialisation started in Vinderia after the establishment of the Republic, Oakyang got better infrastructure and opportunities, letting tourism, industry and services flourish, and taking advantage of the capital status. It is located in the the northern archipelagos of Tena, and since it is located in the Grenzer Ocean margin of the island, it has an oceanic climate. In that way temperatures are cold in winter and hot in summer, with huge rains all-year-round.

**Jejonsanju** is the second largest city of Vinderia speaking of inhabitants, with 1.607.000 people living within the municipal limits. It is located in the western part of the country, in the Vinder Island, being the main city of its province, Seohaesu. The native people of the islands have been living in the area since the Iron Age, but it was not until the invasion attempts of Cassandria in the XVI century when it was reshaped and reorganised to the current form. The economy of the city and its surroundings have always been based in agriculture, mining and a huge commercial sector, but since the end of the XIX century when major industrialisation started in Vinderia after the establishment of the Republic, Jejonsanju got better infrastructure and opportunities, letting tourism, industry and services flourish. It is located in the the northern archipelagos of Tena, and since it is located in the Grenzer Ocean margin of the island, it has an oceanic climate. In that way temperatures are cold in winter and hot in summer, with huge rains all-year-round.

**Kwonsun** is the third largest city of Vinderia speaking of inhabitants, with 723.000 people living within the municipal limits. It is located in the northern part of the country, in the Vinder Island, being the main city of its province, Sariseong. The native people of the islands have been living in the area since the Iron Age, but it was not until the invasion attempts of Cassandria in the XVI century when it was reshaped and reorganised to the current form. The economy of the city and its surroundings have always been based in agriculture, mining and a huge commercial sector, but since the end of the XIX century when major industrialisation started in Vinderia after the establishment of the Republic, Kwonsun got better infrastructure and opportunities, letting tourism, industry and services flourish. It is located in the the northern archipelagos of Tena, and since it is located in the Grenzer Ocean margin of the island, it has an oceanic climate. In that way temperatures are cold in winter and hot in summer, with huge rains all-year-round.

**Jingak** is the fourth largest city of Vinderia speaking of inhabitants, with 551.000 people living within the municipal limits. It is located in the central part of the country, in the Vinder Island, being the main city of its province, Seohaesu. The native people of the islands have been living in the area since the Iron Age, but it was not until the invasion attempts of Cassandria in the XVI century when it was reshaped and reorganised to the current form. The economy of the city and its surroundings have always been based in agriculture, mining and a huge commercial sector, but since the end of the XIX century when major industrialisation started in Vinderia after the establishment of the Republic, Jingak got better infrastructure and opportunities, letting tourism, industry and services flourish. It is located in the the northern archipelagos of Tena, and since it is located in the Grenzer Ocean margin of the island, it has an oceanic climate. In that way temperatures are cold in winter and hot in summer, with huge rains all-year-round.

**Baekbu** is the fifth largest city of Vinderia speaking of inhabitants, with 507.000 people living within the municipal limits. It is located in the western part of the country, in the Vinder Island, being the second main city of its province, Seohaesu. The native people of the islands have been living in the area since the Iron Age, but it was not until the invasion attempts of Cassandria in the XVI century when it was reshaped and reorganised to the current form. The economy of the city and its surroundings have always been based in agriculture, mining and a huge commercial sector, but since the end of the XIX century when major industrialisation started in Vinderia after the establishment of the Republic, Baekbu got better infrastructure and opportunities, letting tourism, industry and services flourish. It is located in the the northern archipelagos of Tena, and since it is located in the Grenzer Ocean margin of the island, it has an oceanic climate. In that way temperatures are cold in winter and hot in summer, with huge rains all-year-round.

## Physical Geography

Vinderia is a mostly flat country in the margin of the islands, and a mountainous in the centre of the main island, the Vinder Island. The country is made up of an archipelago of three islands. These are named from north to south, Owengu, Vinder and Chisue. Vinderia is bathed by two oceans, since it is in the middle of them. The Vindish Ocean to the south and east, and the Grenzer Ocean to the north and west. Most of the population live in the Vinder Island, which is by far the largest one, and also, in the Grenzer margin.

The country has two main rivers that flow through its territory, the Wonho River, that goes to the west, and the Leewon River, that goes to the east. Both are born in the Manju Mountains, in the north of the Vinder Island. These rivers are very mighty due to the fact that it receives water from a mountain that is covered by snow the whole year.

Talking about the Vindish climate conditions, the country mainly is divided in two different areas. To the north and west, the population enjoys an oceanic climate, with cold and wet winters and hot summers. In the margin of the Vindish Ocean, in the south and east, they have a continental climate, with cold winters and mild and wet summers.

## Politics

Vinderia is a presidential constitutional republic, meaning that the executive power is held by one person, the President of Stockport, and the legislative power is held by the parliament, Bongwan (본관) (Main House), that is elected and replaced every four years. The elections take place in such a way that each province of the country provides a number of seats proportional to its population, although the provinces of Najin and Raseong unite into only one electoral district, making it to 300 seats in total.

### **Main political parties**

     VJD (빈데국의 자유당, Vindeguk-ui Jayudang) (Liberal Party of Vinderia)

* Center right. Liberalism, classical liberalism, progressivism, secularism.

     GU (국민의힘, Gungmin-uihim) (People's Power)

* Right. Conservatism, liberal conservatism, Vindish nationalism, centralism.

     JD (정의당, Jeonguidang) (Justice Party)

* Centre left. Socialism, federalism, social liberalism, social democracy, progressivism.

     NogsaegD (녹색당, Nogsaegdang) (Green Party)

* Centre left. Environmentalism, green liberalism, pacifism, green politics.

     JinsilD (진실당, Jinsildang) (Truh Party)

* Left. Left-wing conservatism, traditionalism, anti-imperialism, participatory democracy.

     DD (동쪽 동맹, Dongjjog Dongmaeng) (Eastern Alliance)

* Centre right. Najin and Raseong regionalism, agrarianism, ordoliberalism, federalism.