Kvaland

## Summary

Flag of Republic of Kvaland

unfinished\* Biome+City map of Kvaland

Kvaland is a country in the Northwest of the Bruh Realm. Kvaland only borders Ameland to the east. It is the 4th largest country in the server at 932.9 km². It has the 6th largest population in the server at 826,710. The nations capital is also its most populated city: Hafnstrát. Which is the 8th largest city in the server. Kvaland has 2 other important cities with a population greater than 100,000. Kópastrøm (19th), and Estholm (32nd).

Kvaland is a significant country, especially in the commercial and economical settings. It has a strong cultral influence and it's culture is one of the oldest. It has a small but specialized military, as it's allyship with Ameland ,and the lack of borders with any other country means Kvaland is very protected, and doesn't have to allocate as much budget to protection.

Kvaland has some of the highest living indexes and high happiness rates. It is generally considered to be the best place to live in the server. Hafnstrát is rated to be the best city overall.

## History

The first Kvansk settlements where in the Western Region near Hafnstrát during the middle 16th century. Eventually Kvaland established itself as a sovereign state in the late 16th century, expanding its influence into culturally Kvansk regions. Which shaped its modern day borders.

Kvaland has not been involved in many wars and conflicts due to its geographic isolation from enemies. Though it was notably involved in the Amysk Border conflicts and the Great War. Kvaland has historically been strong allies with countries like Izura, Dhaancar, Acroe, and especially Ameland. Kvaland doesn't have many major enemies execpt Sondase. But modern day negotiations and treaties have seen rapid advancements in de-escalation

Kvalands Modern day history has been shaped by Economic and Living Standard growth. Kvaland has established itself as an important exporter of Biofuel, Wood, Industrial Services, and Commerical Services

## Etymology

"Kvarige" Demonym(s): Kvansk, is a term that refers to the people that inhabited the early Kvaland civilization.

## Geography and Climate

The geography of Kvaland is very similar to neighboring regions. It is defined by a mix of Tundra in the west. Stone Mountains (Norrs Mountain Range) in the north. And Grasslands in the west. Kvaland has the largest lake, the Stønstaben Lake. There are no major rivers in Kvaland, but Kvaland does have many small water bodies.

The climate of Ameland is mostly warm-mild summers and cold wet winters. Kvaland is the 2nd most humid country and gets plently of humidity, in the form of Snowfall and rainfall. Snow mostly starts mid-late fall, and goes into early spring.

## Government and Politics

### Summary

Kvaland is rated as the most democratic least-corrupt country. Kvaland is a republic. Reflecting the government system of the united states. But with more power leveraged to the legislative body, known as the 'Lóvhus'. A body that is made up of 100 legislatives, or 'lóvalgt', elected by the people in each of the 4 states. Where each state gets a percentage of the Lóvhus' 100 seats based on population. The President, Alice Kalberg, is elected every 6 years, the last election happening in 2019. The president is chosen based off popular vote. Alice Kalberg in 2019 won 62% of popular vote against Olaf Preus.

#### Legislative body

A census is taken every 10 years, the seats are updated according, and it becomes affective the next year and for the next 10 years, until the next census and seat update.

The seats are distributed by the states % out of 100. By 2020 census. Hafnstrát State containted 44% of the population so it gets 44/100 seats. But if the % add up to 99 instead of 100. The 1 extra seat is awarded to the smallest state. This is what happened in 2021. Nórland is by far the smallest state so it got the 1 extra free seat.

The Lóvalght, or the legislators. Are choosen by their placement in primary elections in their state. Held before legislative elections. Which happen every 5 years.

#### President

The president. Last choosen in 2019 with the current president, Alice Kalberg, winning. Happens every 6 years and is decided based on majority vote. The actual elections are distributed by each state but that is solely for pratical reasons.