Kingdom of Burgonia

**Burgonia**, officially the **Kingdom of Burgonia**, is a country in Iesta. It does not border any countries at the moment but it is close to the country of Iesta Piece Sect

## Kingdom of Burgonia

### Currency

Quid

to the east. It has a population of 3 thousand, making it the 2nd most densely populated country in Iesta, with a density of 30 per square metre. The capital and largest city is Guldhavn; there are currently no other cities.

Legally, Burgonia is a sovereign state and a unity absolute monarchy, effectively a hereditary dictatorship. All provinces are governed by the King himself.

Historically, Burgonia has been apart of the larger Grand Duchy of Stirling.

Burgonia is one of the founding members of the Iesta League of Nations (ILN).

## History

### **Before the second Polynesian Snap**

During the time of Polynesia, Burgonia did not yet exist. However, they do have a predecessor called Albertville. Albertville instated many of the current laws and was even reigned the same monarch, Christian I. Most of Albertville's population migrated to Burgonia after the snap.

### **Grand Duchy of Stirling**

During the time of the second Snap, the area was under control of the Grand Duchy of Stirling. The Grand Duchy of Stirling had the same area as Burgonia, yet it was a bit larger. Stirling started construction of most buildings that are currently in Guldhavn (City of Stirling during the time of the Grand Duchy). It was occupied by communists and other forces. A few days after, it was abandonded for 2 months.

### **Independent Burgonia**

On the 9th of 2 APS the Kingdom of Burgonia declared to be a sovereign state. Officially Burgonian-speaking and neutral, independent Burgonia established a constitutional monarchy under a provisional government and a national congress. Since the installation of Christian I as King on the 9th of 2 APS, now celebrated as Burgonia's national day, Burgonia has been a constitutional monarchy until the 12th of 2 APS, where the people voted to change into an absolute monarchy.

## Geography

Burgonia does not border any countries, but it still borders the Frederik Sea to its west and the Misty Wilderness to its north. The country's main border lies along the Nyholm River.

The total area of Burgonia is 61,953km².

### **Architecture**

The most popular and biggest building in Burgonia is the St. James Kirke in Guldhavn. The St. James Kirke in its present shape is an unpretentious building in Neo-Classicist style designed by King Christian I in 0 APS.

The current Royal Palace was built in the same year as the St. James Kirke. It is used for the King and his family to live in.

## Economy

It is unsure where the economy of Burgonia stands on in the Iesta Economy list, however it has a GDP per capita of 991.6 Quid and a GDP of 2975 Quid. It has an unemployment rate of 33.3%, but that percentage will soon go down.

## Population

### **Demographics**

Burgonia's total population is 3,000 in 2 APS. The largest and only group of population are Burgonians (100%).

Citizens of Burgonia, whether born in the country or naturalised, are called ***Burgonians***. Burgonia's life expectancy has not yet been calculated since no citizen has died yet.

### **Language**

The official language of Burgonia is Burgonian, and it being the most spoken language with 100%.

## Religion

### **Christian**

Christians compromise a total of 100% of Burgonia's population. According to recent research, Protestant Christians are Burgonia's largest religious group.

## Flag

The flag of Burgonia is the most recent one of the Land of Iesta. It was officially adopted on the 9th of 2 APS.

## Politics

Burgonia is a unitary absolute monarchy and a hereditary dictatorship. The King has advisors which together form the Advisory.

The King (currently Christian) is the head of state, with no limitations. He appoints advisors, including a Head Advisor.

### **Relations with other countries**

There is planned to be built an ambassy with the Church of Cum. The Cum religion is also allowed to use the St. James Kirke after the oldest treaty signed on Burgonian soil, during the time of the Grand Duchy of Stirling. The Kingdom of Burgonia is also in Iesta League of Nations, with the Kingdom of Bluefield, the Iesta Peace Sect and the Church of Cum.

### **Armed Forces**

The Burgonian Armed Forces currently have no active troops, but the people are very patriotic and will most likely fight for their country.