Sterkfolk

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Sterkfolk
Nation: Kjonnigland
Function: Capital City
Population: 746,830
Leader: Hon. Erik Thorburnn

Sterkfolk is the capital city of the People's Republic of Kjonnigland. Sterkfolk is not the largest city in Kjonnigland, but its historical and strategic importance has made it the center of government activity in both Kjonnigland and the former Kjonnig Province for nearly 180 years. Sterkfolk is considered a major worldwide center of socialism. The name of the city is a Norwegian word that can be roughly translated as "the Strength of the People."


History

Sterkfolk was established as an Arctic trading post in 1681, where the main objects of trade were fish and fish oils. The post was converted into a military fort in 1708, and because of its strategic location, became the center of military activity in North Norway. When Kjonnig Province was established in

Demographics

Aside from the Norwegian-speaking native-Kjonniglanders (who make up 96% of the city's population), Sterkfolk is home to Kjonnigland's entire Ukrainian speaking population. These are largely people who fled Kiev after the German invasion of World War II. Also, Sterkfolk is home to several small pockets of immigrants, mostly from Norway, Sweden, Poland, and Russia. Kjonnigland recognizes four official languages, and the majority of these immigrants choose to learn Norwegian (immigrants are required to attend classes in one of the four languages). All government, and much of commercial, activity is carried out in Norwegian.