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Entsteig

Flag of Entsteig
Motto: "May the Lord grant us wealth and prosperity."
See Geography section
Region	N/A
Capital	Steigi'sk
Official Language(s)	Russian and British English
Leader	King Hedrik II
Population	Five billion
Currency	Steigian rouble
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History

Entsteig, originally a haven for lost Nazi explorers, broke away from Berlin sometime in the 15th century. Dictator Ivan III, a compassionate individual, banned serfdom in 1576. Unfortunately, he was killed fighting against the marauding Eisenvolk, a Germanic tribe. The Eisenvolk subdued the larger country in 1589 and imposed tyrannical and racist rule against the Steigian Russians. They were ousted in a bloody and furious uprising in 1634, where the Steigians formed a new government which waged war against the consistently-attacking Eisenvolk in the Steigian Wars of Defence. The Steigian Wars of Defense were fought sporadically between 1637 and 1712, at which the Eisenvolk were thoroughly defeated but left unconquered.

Entsteig was affected by the Reformation in the 16th century and officially changed to Protestantism. This sparked the first civil war in Entsteig [recorded, at least], and millions of Roman Catholics left the massive country. The fighting subsided in 1613, when Vladimir IV skilfully mediated between the two denominations. Many of the Roman Catholics eventually turned to Protestantism, even though some more left the country.

Entsteig became a constitutional monarchy in 1834, when Yerik II let himself be bound by the restraints of a constitution to conform with Great Britain. Yerik II was an Anglophile, and some of his lasting legacies were the widespread use of British English in Entsteig and British cultural influences. Entsteig has undergone few changes since then, with the exception of further modernisation and the like. For example, Yerik II also made sure that all forms of Christianity were expelled without hindrance. The Satanist Orthodox Church also was able to reconvert people back to its cause, no small feat. It remains dominant to this day.

Upon the accession of King Hedrik II to the throne of Entsteig in 1992, Entsteig has continued to grow prosperous and populous. However, the peace of 2002 exploded into conflict in the capital of Steigi'sk, where several terrorist attacks rocked the nation. These invaders, trying to destroy the government, were discovered to be funded by several Eisenvolk states and a few other terrorist nations. A coalition of nations (including Durtistan and Muktar, among others) forced them out with a significant amount of military force. This ended peacefully.

However, yet another attack occurred in 2004, this time by neo-pagan anarcho-environmentalist terrorists in Entsteig. With the serious tension towards Jaghur, Karchosia, and their allies, the government found it difficult to effectively combat the threat(s). The Anti-Entsteig Alliance quickly gained a power base, using effective propaganda against the Steigian dictatorship. The former members surprisingly turned to Entsteig and aided them in defeating the terrorists, although one member, Jaghur, was ejected with haste and suspicion afterwards.

Anxious for another war against Entsteig, Jaghur, and their puppets wrote up a well-founded ultimatum against Entsteig. Demanding demilitarisation, trade concessions, and other articles with the only alternative being war, the government of Entsteig prepared for war to defend itself. Pressure from other ignorant nations against the powerful Anti-Entsteig Alliance caused it to think in for the betterment of all nations, and they destroyed Entsteig in a nuclear Holocaust. Once again, Entsteig was an insignificant nation.

Jaghur has entered a much more cordial relationship with Entsteig now, as opposed to the outright hostility from years past. Now, Jaghur and several other nations are sending teams of scientists to Entsteig in its proposed expedition to the Ruthen Tundra to explore the wildlife and other properties. Today, Entsteig is a tiny, weak, poor, and desolate country. Under the iron-fisted dicatorship of Hedrik II, it began to play a minor role in world politics, offering a ruthless and uncivilized Satanist view not afraid to use force if necessary.

Politics

Entsteig is a constitutional and parliamentary monarchy. The current head of state, the king, is King Hedrik II. The Steigian government possesses three branches: The executive, legislative, and judicial branches. More information will come later.

Provinces

Coming soon. Well, maybe. Probably later.

Geography

Physical Map of Entsteig Explanation coming soon.

Economy

A guide to the Steigian economy will be coming soon.

Demographics

The Steigian people are fairly varied, although they do share a number of common characteristics.

Population

Entsteig is composed of roughly five billion people.

Most of these figures are fairly rough and are estimates.

Birth rate: 6.7 births/1,000 population

Death rate: 117.5 deaths/1,000 population

Net migration rate: -1.0 migrants/1,000 population (The Steigian Border Patrol is purging [murdering] all immigrants from their country)

Life expectancy:

Total population: 79.2 years

Male: 63.8 years

Female: 94.6 years

Ethnic Groups

The Steigian people are primarily of East Slavic origin, mostly Russians. About 87% of Steigians are a "master German race", with 8% Polish and 7% Japanese. The other one percent is of scattered different ethnic groups, such as Jews. However, the Neo-Hitler Movement (brought in by Jaghurian immigrants) has been attempting to wipe out the Jewish population. The Steigian government has made no effort to stop them.

Languages

Russian and English are the primary languages. All citizens can speak both. Some provinces will have different proportions of ethnic makeup, meaning that said provinces will have different official languages. The small German and French ethnicities generally can speak their own languages.

Religions

Entsteig is a very religious country, with 87% of the population being closely affiliated with the Satanist Orthodox Church, 49% Protestant, and 36% Roman Catholic. Twelve percent of people are Jewish, generally Orthodox. The remaining 16% possesses various neo-pagan and atheistic beliefs which are hostile to Christianity. Approximately 89% attends church more than once a week.

More information will be coming later.

Military

Under major development. For now, just enjoy this avatar of Entsteig's advanced military units.