Isselmere (Region)
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| Administrative Division | Autonomous region | |||
| State | United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland | |||
| Capital | Daurmont | |||
| Viceroy | HRH Emma Houmbertis-Caitwuil-Sigurdsson, Duchess of Glaines, Lady High Commissioner | |||
| Head of Government | Rupert Anderson, First Minister | |||
| Unification | 27 October 863 | |||
| Holidays Coronation Day Union Day Constitution Day |
19 May (985) 25 June (1562) 24 March (1986) | |||
| Legislature English Anguistian Nielandic |
Unicameral parliament Assembly of Isselmere Cúnolaed an hÚismór Isslamensk Alþingi | |||
| Legal Tradition(s) | Mix of common and civil law | |||
| Languages Official Unofficial |
English, Anguistian, Nielandic Several | |||
The Grand Duchy of Isselmere (Anguistian Ard-Dúgacht an hUísmor, Nielandic Isslamensk Stórhertigadæmi) is the most populous autonomous region in the United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland (UKIN) and the second largest in area after the Kingdom of Nieland. The Grand Duchy emerged in 1986 from the devolution of the Kingdom of Isselmere into three regions, the other two being the Principality of Anguist and the Grand Duchy of Detmere. It is not uncommon for many older Isselmerians to still refer to all three regions as either Isselmere or the Kingdom. Although the term is still constitutionally accurate, most younger Isselmere-Nielanders prefer discretion over that particular legal nicety.
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Kingdom of Isselmere
Since 1015 AD, the Kingdom had been joined by personal union of the thrones of the former kingdoms of Anguist and Detmere, both of which were indisputable parts of the Kingdom of Isselmere by the sixteenth-century.
Devolution
The devolution of the Kingdom of Isselmere (Anguistian Ríupeð an hUísmór, Nielandic Isslamensk Kóngsríkin) by the Constitution Act, 1986 separated the ancient realm into the Grand Duchy, the Principality of Anguist, and the Grand Duchy of Detmere.
The recreation of the regions of Anguist and Detmere enraged Isselmerian nationalists, leading to the formation of the Isselmerian Union Party (IUP). Although the IUP did poorly in the following general elections, the IUP later became an important wing of the radical right-wing Loyal Monarchist Party (LMP).
Anguistian and Detmerian nationalists lost little time in condemning the devolution, although many would serve in their respective legislatures. By 1996 Detmerian nationalism had diminished with each local electoral success. The strength of Anguistian nationalism has remained stable over the past decades.
Devolution has not adversely affected the Kingdom at all. Economic ties between Isselmere and the Kingdom of Nieland have strengthened as the two regional governments have sought to distance themselves from radical extremists, such as the predominantly Isselmerian Loyal Monarchist Party demanding an end to the UKIN's experiment with federalism, and the Nielander National Party (Nielandic Nylensk Ríkisflokkurinn) arguing for complete separation of the two Kingdoms. Increasing ties with the Grand Duchy of Detmere, exemplified by the tight industrial links between Isselmere Motor Works, the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland and Detmerian Aerospace Dynamics, as well as the strange, slow spread of Anguistian throughout the UKIN has led to a marked decline in inter-regional squabbles, contrary to expectations and nationalist desires.
Geography
The reduced Grand Duchy is subdivided into eight provinces comprised of (unspecified number) alderdoms and (unspecified number) burghs.
Provinces
The eight provinces of Isselmere are Apphelia, Huise, Narquist, Pichtland, Premel, Sarpathia, Tichonia, Upper Gudrof.
History
See History of Isselmere-Nieland
Population
The majority of people within the Kingdom of Isselmere consider themselves to be native Isselmere-Nielanders, irrespective of ethnic origin, but recent conflicts have led to a marked rise in immigration and particularly in war refugees. The Union Ministry for Social Development and Ministry of the Interior as well as the Isselmerian Ministry for Education and Skills and Ministry for Children and Family Services have adapted to these changing circumstances admirably with strident educational campaigns, effective job centres, and good social housing. Instances of legislation admitting refugees only as guest workers have been loudly declaimed by civil rights groups, politicians, and the two most recent monarchs, Robert VI and Henry V, alike.
Culture
As home to the capital, Isselmere tends to be the focus for culture within the United Kingdom.
Economy
The Isselmerian economy is dominated by three main industries: publishing, information technology, and automobile and motor manufacturing. Isselmere Motor Works is the United Kingdom's largest automobile manufacturer and a major contributor to the State's defence.
Constitutional Position
Although the Principality of Anguist and the Grand Duchy of Detmere are administratively separate regions within the United Kingdom, officially the two regions remain part of the Kingdom of Isselmere. This constitutional position continues to infuriate and frustrate Anguistian and Detmerian nationalists.
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