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| − | '''Isselmere''' — officially, the Kingdom of Isselmere — is the largest | + | '''Isselmere''' — officially, the Kingdom of Isselmere — is the largest of the two kingdoms comprising the [[Isselmere-Nieland|United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland]] (UKIN). Since 1015 AD, the Kingdom had been joined by personal union of the thrones of the former kingdoms of [[Anguist_(Region)|Anguist]] and [[Detmere_(Region)|Detmere]], both of which were indisputable parts of the Kingdom of Isselmere by the sixteenth-century. The advent of devolution under the [[Constitution Act, 1986]] brought about the quasi-separation of the two ancient kingdoms of Anguist and Detmere from that of Isselmere as [[Wikipedia:Autonomous_entity|autonomous regions]] (''regions'') in their own right within the united crowns of Isselmere and [[Nieland_(Region)|Nieland]]. The rump region of Isselmere, which is constitutionally the '''Grand Duchy of Isselmere''' but which most Isselmere-Nielanders still term "the Kingdom", is the most populous of the four viceroyalties. |
Devolution has not adversely affected the Kingdom at all. Economic ties between Isselmere and the [[Nieland_(Region)|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''' ([[Nielander_language|Nielandic]] ''Nylensk Ríkisflokkurinn'') arguing for complete separation of the two Kingdoms. Increasing ties with the [[Detmere_(Region)|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_language|Anguistian]] throughout the UKIN has led to a marked decline in inter-regional squabbles, contrary to expectations and nationalist desires. | Devolution has not adversely affected the Kingdom at all. Economic ties between Isselmere and the [[Nieland_(Region)|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''' ([[Nielander_language|Nielandic]] ''Nylensk Ríkisflokkurinn'') arguing for complete separation of the two Kingdoms. Increasing ties with the [[Detmere_(Region)|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_language|Anguistian]] throughout the UKIN has led to a marked decline in inter-regional squabbles, contrary to expectations and nationalist desires. | ||
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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, Lord 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 Úislaed Isslamensk Alþingi | |||
| Legal Tradition(s) | Mix of common and civil law | |||
| Languages Official Unofficial |
English, Anguistian, Nielandic Several | |||
Isselmere — officially, the Kingdom of Isselmere — is the largest of the two kingdoms comprising the United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland (UKIN). 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. The advent of devolution under the Constitution Act, 1986 brought about the quasi-separation of the two ancient kingdoms of Anguist and Detmere from that of Isselmere as autonomous regions (regions) in their own right within the united crowns of Isselmere and Nieland. The rump region of Isselmere, which is constitutionally the Grand Duchy of Isselmere but which most Isselmere-Nielanders still term "the Kingdom", is the most populous of the four viceroyalties.
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.
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Geography
The reduced "kingdom" is subdivided into eight provinces comprised of alderdoms and 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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