Reykanes

Republic of Reykanes Repubblica Recania Lýðveldið Reykjanes
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: For Reykanes and its future
Anthem:     "For Reykanes is our Pride" File:Die Stem van Suid-Afrika.ogg
Status
Capital	Hafnir(legislative) Höfða Nátfari(executive)
Largest	Hafnir
Official languages	Reykani Salisfordian
Ethnic groups	88.6% Reykani 10.4% Salisfordian 1% other
Religion	Creeperian Catholic
Demonym(s)	Reykan
Government	Unitary Parliamentary  Republic
• President	Ólafur Thors
• Prime Minister	Jón Bjarnason
Legislature	Parliament of Reykanes
Establishment
• Kingdom of Reykanes	112 BC
• Commonwealth of Reykanes	1328
• Norse war	1805
• Reykani Socialist Republic	1949
• Republic of Reykanes	1957
Area
•	2,077,010 sq mi (5,379,400 km2)
Population
• 2021 estimate	3,569,266
• Density	1.7/sq mi (0.7/km2)
GDP (nominal)	2019 estimate
• Total	217,714,518,202₵
• Per capita	60,997₵
HDI	0.940 very high
Currency	Reykani Krabbi (KR)
Driving side	right
Calling code	+13
Internet TLD	.rey

Reykanes, officialy known as Republic of Reykanes,(Salisfordian:Repubblica Recania),(Reykani: Reykjanes), is a Nordic island country between the Vernier Ocean and Acernis Ocean on the island called Nurderlia and it's the most sparsely populated country in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the Largest island in the world. The capital and largest city is Hafnir. Hafnir and the surrounding areas in the south and South West of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population. Reykanes is a Parliamentary republic which consists of eight regions which is divided into twenty-three municipalities. As of 2020, an estimated 3 million people live in the island nation of Ecros. Nurderlia is semi volcanically and geologically active. In Reykanes the largest volcano is called Hekla but the most active is Katla to this day. The interior consists of a very mountainous regions, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Most areas are very isolated ,some areas can go for years without any human presence near.Nurderlia is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate in the sourthern parts of the island despite a high latitude. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of the Northern regions have a polar climate and get freezing winters.

The Republic of Reykanes is a member of the TCN, EEFTA, JASAREPA and a observer of the Ostlandet Union. Reykanes has been mostly a very neutral country since the second half of the 20th century until 2022 when neutrality officially ended and politically opened up to the world. Since becoming a republic, Reykanes changed economically, technologically and culturally, Having a high list of Human Development Index and being the second largest by GDP (nominal) per capita and has a score of 7.83 in the Global Democracy Index, defining it as a flawed democracy. The Reykani economy is heavily reliant on fishing industry, pine tree, coal, copper, Raw Aluminium export,iron mining and oil refinery, making it the world's 23rd largest by nominal gross domestic product (GDP) at 217,714,518,202 Credits. For Reykanes party is in office currently since 2017. Elections are held every 6 years.

Due to its location as a island, civilisation started quite later than most countries. Its location would characterize the entire history of Reykanes. Earliest sign of civilisation started in the 2nd century BC. Multiple coastal city states formed. They would eventually unite and form the Kingdom of Reykanes. A volcano eruption would cause the end of the kingdom in 1322 and from the ashes rised the Reykani Commonwealth. The Commonwealth would fight a constant battle with colonisers and the local pirates to keep their independence. The pirates would eventually mostly take over the region for some time until they are kicked out. Eventually Salisford takes over with a political trickery. This would be the changing point. The Salisfordian language and culture is forced on the natives. Slowly they would get their independence. A short lived Socialist republic would lead to the transmission between a colony and a independent country. A coup would end it and lead to the country that is alive today.

Etymology

The name means "smoking peninsulas", holds historical and geographical significance. The term refers to the volcanic activity present on the island as well as the unique topographical features characterized by numerous peninsulas. The name has been in use since the island's inception when the country was founded in 112 BC.

History

the Proto-Reykanes civilization:

The first sight of People on the island are the Proto Reykani people in just before prehistoric times when the island was connected to the ancient Ecros by ice in the Ice age. When it ended only a smaller version of the island remained and after a decade ,the Volcanos erupted like Hekla and Katla. However This almost Killed of the inhabitants so as a result the population mainly remained very low thus a prominent ancient civilization never could have started. Archeologists have found evidence that early human living styles continued for quite longer than most most early settlements. Most of the tribes lived in hut villages. Even if they still exercised hunter gatherer lifestyles, they did have a lot of experience in sailing, having quite advanced sail boats to their time. It was in the 2nd century BC when the first major settlements were created. It is then the first settlements were created. Fishing dominated villages on the North and agricultural villages on the south. These soon turned in to City States with their own laws and leaders. The old lifestyle swiftly disappeared. This was a major change in Reykani History. Lots of trade routes were established between the City States, mainly trading fish and wheat among each other. Some City States even established trade between Ecros and Nurderlia. However wars and alliances were made between these City States as well. Hafnir the currently capital was established in 114 BC. The Kingdom of Reykanes was formed in 112 BC under King Nátfari which existed till 1322. In 97 BC explorer Garðar Svavarsson sailed around the land piece Confirming it was a island. Norse mythology was dominant at the time. This was the first aspects of religion in Reykanes till Christianity was brought in.

Flake axe

The Kingdom of Reykanes

Kingdom of Reykanes(112 BC-1322)

King Nátfarri (112 BC-88 BC) is the first king of Reykanes. He also started diplomacy with the other Northern kingdoms and started trade with them. Biggest trade was the Cod farms which had the most jobs and food and in return we got to learn new things. Reykanes started trading by nearby nations that resulted in being put on the map and being used as a halfway resting point between Ecros and Ostlandet. Kingdom of Reykanes was a kingdom from 112 BC till 1322.

1322: Hekla Erupts

This was the worst volcano eruption in Reykani history. Hekla erupted in 1322 and destroyed most towns near it, the biggest was the town called Hoffner, which was the nearest populated settlement near Hekla since the farm lands were plentiful due to volcanic activity. The ruins of Hoffner can be visited today. The king called Skapti was visiting the volcano in hope seeing beautiful volcanic activity but he lost his life there. He died with another estimated 1.5 thousand people.(at that time it was estimated that the total population was 113.4 thousand). He died without a son nor any other family member who was present in Reykanes thus ending Sigfússon Monarchy. Due to no succession the kingdom fell apart and it was divided in to 3 noble estates.

Vilankthian-Tyrnian Reykanes (1328-1514)

King Skapti died in 1322 with no heir. His death created an opportunity for about a dozen lords, or "oligarchs",often called "Little Kings", who had by that time achieved de facto independence of the monarch to strengthen their autonomy. They acquired all royal castles in a number of counties where everybody was obliged either to accept their supremacy or to leave. However most of those "Little Kings" would be under 3 different families by 1324. The first significant Paleocacherian influence in Reykanes began in 1301 when TBD, a member of the House of Vilankthian-Tyrne, married Jón Loftsson. Viceroy Snorri Sturluson invited Jón Loftsson to claim the throne in 1324 but he was met with opposition. This lead to the War of the Reykani Succession, which Jón Loftsson promptly won. As he was apart of the House of Vilankthian-Tyrne, Reykanes was under the realm of Paleocacher.

Piracy in Reykanes

Main article: Piracy in Reykanes

The Age of Piracy is a common designation for the period between 20 BC and the 1600s, when maritime piracy was a significant factor in the histories of Reykanes and Ecros. The start of the era of piracy is commonly associated to the War of the Aegir. First major war of pillaging. However the prime of piracy didn't arrive till the 1400s. Reykani pirates were called as "Vikings" by many and they frequently pillaged and raided the coasts of Ecros. Piracy was a big problem and conflict between the Commonwealth of Reykanes and pirates were common and a couple of times it brought others in. Pirates were often former sailors experienced in naval warfare. Even multiple Pirate Republics were formed which would change the political climate of Reykanes.

Salisford in Reykanes

Main article: Grand Duchy of Reykanes

When the pirate age ended in Reykanes, Salisford looked at a weakened Reykanes. The king wanted to use this chance to expand their influence and to gain the island full of resources. Salisford wanted more land overseas where it could build new communities, known as colonies. These colonies would provide Salisford with valuable materials, like metals, which they could also sell to other countries. Having Reykanes would give a key to control a large region in Northern Ecros. Even if the pirates were defeated, there still was some small communities scattered around. The pirate known as Ástþór Vífilsson was hired to lead a coup and assumed leadership. He was given all kinds of equipment and even manpower. He successfully lead the coup in early March of 1781. Salisford sent advisors and nobles to help him in leading and build up the country. He was betrayed and killed in December to fully take over and form a colony. Salisford created the Grand Duchy of Reykanes that existed between 1781 and 1949.

Norse war (1805-1807)

Main article: Norse war

In the 1800s, a culmination of tensions between rural descendants of Reykanes, known collectively as Reykaniese, and the Salisfordian Empire started, as a result a large amount of people started to leave the country. The process was called the frábær ferð meaning the Great trip, seeking to live beyond the Salisfordian colonial administration. Many felt suppressed since they couldn't practise their culture . At the end of 1803 a couple of Norse republics were made. Nationalism in that era was strong. When the colony of Reykanes discovered the Republics, their reaction weren't positive. In 1804 The 3 Norse republics splitted the northern lands between them before the colony took the last areas. The war started when the Grand Duchy annexed the Ylfings and entered its territory, taking it over and started the war. Reykanes did not recognise any of the republics. The present day border would be established after this war

Rise of Socialism and their power(1949-1957)

Main article: Reykani Revolution of 1949

The Reykani Revolution of 1949 was an ideological and political revolution that occurred in the Grand Duchy of Reykanes in 1949 by the Reykani resistance movements. The uprising was initiated by the communist party, however smaller factions like the Democratic and Fascist parties took part on a limited scale, but the fascists did proclaim short lived country but the communists took it over. Most of other parties demanded an election, to decide who rules the country. Elections were held in February 1949. Some Socialist parties united to create the Communist Party of Reykanes or KFR, which consolidated its power in the interim using salami tactics. Communist-led political intrigues had deprived their opposition, as numerous prominent anti-Communists were removed from the election on charges of conspiracy as apart of the red terror that started in January.

Reykani Socialist Republic (1949-1957)

Coup d'etat and establishment of democracy(1957- )

Main article: 1957 Reykani coup d'état

Started from student protests to a full on coup d'etat on the government in July in 1957. Many people wanted to end the communist rule. A party member called Bjarni agreed and he secretly started his group againts Brynjólfur. He disagreed with his policies before the socialist parties united. When the protests started, he took advantage of it and have turned the military againts him since he got loyalist deep in. Some shoot outs happened in some streets in Hafnir but it quickly ended when they arrested Brynjólfur. He rewrote the constitution and reestablished elections. He turned his party in to Democratic Socialists. Soon the new nation would have to go to war with the socialists in the Ajaki–Reykani War. Fortunately they managed to win it with help, however the military would be severely damaged and size got so small which resulted in dispanding it and giving it to the police. For 3 years Reykanes didnt have any active military. After the economy was stabilized the military was remade in 1963. A neutrality act was signed and passed in 1968 in response after the Ajaki-Reykani war that lead to lots of damage and casualties.

Geography

Reykanes is located on Nurderlia. The Island is classed as apart of Ecros.It is Located from 50° to 80° to north. Nurderlia is volcanically and geologically active. in Reykanes the largest and tallest mountain is called Hekla volcano being 2,185 meters high and lowest point being 0 meters at sea level. The largest body of fresh water is Lake Askja and the largest river is the Norðurá. Reykanes in General is very mountainous because of its volcanic history. The Island is surrounded by many islands apart of the chain. Most of the coast is rocky.

• Photo gallery

Below Sea Level   1-999ft   1,000-1,999ft   3,000-4,999ft   5,000-9,999ft   10,000-19,999ft   20,000+ft   Glaciers

Rivers and lakes of Reykanes

Climate

Reykanes is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate. Reykanes in general is a very cold place and has frequent snow. Summers are chilly. In the North of the island Tundra can be experienced. The Warmest weather can be experienced in the deep south of the island, mainly like Cape Nátfari. Average winter and summer high temperatures across Reykanes vary from region to region. Winters can be harsh in many parts of the country, particularly in the interior, where daily average temperatures are near −15 °C (5 °F), but can drop below −40 °C (−40 °F) with severe wind chills. In non-coastal regions, snow can cover the ground for almost six months of the year, while in parts of the north snow can persist year-round. Coastal regions have a temperate climate, with a mild and rainy winter. On the east and west coasts, average high temperatures are generally in the low 20s °C (70s °F), while between the coasts, the average summer high temperature ranges from 25 to 30 °C (77 to 86 °F), with temperatures in some interior locations occasionally exceeding 40 °C (104 °F).

Government and Politics

Ólafur Thors,
President since 2014

Jón Bjarnason,
Prime Minister since 2017

Reykanes has been a unitary, parliamentary republic since the ratification of the Constitution of 1957. The Reykani political system uses a constitutional document that was ratified in 1957 and is the fundamental law of Reykanes. Amendments generally require a two-thirds majority of parliament; the fundamental principles of the constitution (as expressed in the articles guaranteeing human dignity, the separation of powers, the state structure, and the rule of law) are valid in perpetuity. 79 Members of Parliament are elected to the highest organ of state authority, the unicameral Alþingi or Parlamento Recano, every six years in a single-round first-past-the-post election with an election threshold of 1,3%.

The President of Reykanes (Forseti Reykjanes) serves as the head of state and is elected by the National Assembly every five years and can be appointed twice. The president is invested primarily with representative responsibilities and powers: receiving foreign heads of state, formally nominating the prime minister at the recommendation of the National Assembly, and serving as commander-in-chief of the Reykani Defence forces in peace time, the president is also invested with veto power.

The prime minister (Forsætisráðherra Reykjanes) is elected by the National Assembly, serving as the head of government and exercising executive power. Traditionally, the prime minister is the leader of the largest party in parliament. The prime minister selects Cabinet ministers and has the exclusive right to dismiss them, although cabinet nominees must appear before consultative open hearings before one or more parliamentary committees, survive a vote in the National Assembly, and be formally approved by the president. The Cabinet reports to Parliament.

Speaker of the National Assembly, the third most significant governmental position in Reykanes who is elected by the National Assembly and responsible for overseeing the daily sessions of the body. The speaker also serves as acting President of Hungary if the elected president vacates the office before the expiration of the 5-year presidential term due to death, resignation or removal from office.

Current Structure of the National Assembly of Reykanes Alþingi Parlamento Recano
Structure
Seats	79
Political groups	Government   For Reykanes Party (30)   Green Reykanes (8)
Political groups	Opposition   Reykani Labour Party (12)   Independence Party (10)   Non-aligned Party (9)   National Front (5)   Salisfordian minority (5)

Foreign relations

Reykanes who is a member of the TCN, EEFTA, JASAREPA and a observer of the Ostlandet Union, maintains diplomatic and commercial relations with practically all nations. Throughout the modern history, Reykani foreign policy was based on the principle of non-alignment in peacetime and neutrality in wartime. Reykanes's government pursued an independent course of nonalignment in times of peace so that neutrality would be possible in the event of war. Reykanes political relations remained moderate till March of 2022, when the Neutrality treaty was disbanded, which opened Reykanes for a bigger political stance in the world stage, however the policy for peace remains.

Military

Main article: Reykani Defence

The militay consists of a small but moderately modern army. It is consisted of three branches. The Reykani Armed Forces, Reykani Navy and the Reykani Air Force. 0.9% of Reykanes's GDP is dedicated for the army. As of September 2022 the Armed forces has a strength of 4500 active soldiers within the Reykani Defence, the Airforce 1050 and the Navy 7200 making it the worlds smallest active standing military.

Regions of Reykanes

The regions of Reykanes are eight areas of Reykanes that roughly follow the arrangement of parliamentary constituencies as they were between 1984 and 2003. These regions are not incorporated polities but rather recognized groupings of municipalities. Reykanes only has two levels of administration, the national government and 23 municipalities. The municipalities have organized themselves into eight regional associations and those boundaries are also recognized by Statistics Reykanes to report statistics. Since 2014, police and commissioner (sýslumaður) districts have followed the eight region model. The divisions of Reykanes for the purposes of health care and district courts diverge more from the commonly used eight region model. The regions also serve as their leagues Football in Reykanes

Overview

No.	English name	Native name	Salisfordian name	Population (2021)	Area(km²)	Population density (per km²)	ISO 3166-2	Number of municipalities	Largest town
1	Capital Region	Höfuðborgarsvæðið	Regione Capitale	387,456			IS-1	1	Hafnir
2	western Region	Vesturhérað	Regione occidentale	879,242			IS-2	6	[[]]
3	Northwestern Region	Norðurland vestra	Regione nord-ovest	223,615			1.76	3	Húsaholt
4	Northern region	Norðurhérað	Regione nord	117,066			IS-2	2	[[]]
5	Eastern Region	Austurland	Regione est	538,267			IS-5	2	Port Sturla
6	Southern Region	Suðurland	Regione sud	1,205,613			IS-6	7	Leoburg
7	South West Region	Suðvesturhérað	Regione sud-ovest	57,693			IS-7	1	[[]]
8	Southern Capital Region	Suður höfuðborgarsvæðið	Regione sud capitale	80,157			IS-8	1	Cape Nátfari
	Reykanes	Reykjanes	Recania	3,569,266		4	IS	23	Hafnir

municipalities of Reykanes

#	Flag	Department	Capital	Largest City	Area (mi2)	Population (2018)
1		Hafnir	Hafnir		?
2		Cape Nátfari	Cape Nátfari		?
3		Quarry	[[]]		?
4		Vesturhöfði	[[]]		?
5		Norðurhöfði	[[]]		?
6		Kjósarhreppur	[[]]		?
7		Hekla	[[]]		?
8		Árneshreppur	[[]]		?
9		Seltjarnarnes	[[]]		?
10		Kópavogur	[[]]		?
11		Faxaflói	[[]]		?
12		Snæfellsnes	[[]]		?
13		Borgarfjörður	[[]]		?
14		suðurhluta Cordilleran eldfjallahéraðsins	[[]]		?
15		Hafnarfjörður	[[]]		?
16		Möðrudalur	[[]]		?
17		Skutustadhir	[[]]		?
18		Laugar og Hvallátor	[[]]		?
19		Fimmvörduháls	[[]]		?
20		Thórsmörk	[[]]		?
21		Markarfljót	[[]]		?
22		Tindfjallajökull	[[]]		?
23		Eyjafjallajökull	[[]]		?

Demographics

Health

In Reykanes almost all hospitals are government-funded and private hospitals barely exist because the healthcare system is primarily based on a public model and Reykanes operates under a universal healthcare system, which aims to provide equal access to healthcare services for all residents. The government considers healthcare as a fundamental right, and the public healthcare system plays a pivotal role in ensuring that everyone has access to necessary medical care. Reykanes maintains a universal health care system that is administered of Welfare and largely financed by government national health insurance, where 100% of the population is covered by universal health insurance, which is free for children, students, pensioners, people with low income, handicapped people, and church employees and paid for mostly by taxes. A sizeable portion of the government budget is spent on Healthcare, spending 13,1% of the GDP on healthcare. As of 2012, Iceland had 3.5 doctors per 1,000 people and 14.3 nurses per 1,000 people.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Infant mortality is one of the lowest in the world, and the proportion of the population that smokes is lower than the average. The average life expectancy is 81.8

Infrastructure

Transportation

Despite its relatively low population and mountainous terrain, the road infrastructure in Reykanes is moderately well-developed. The region boasts a per capita car ownership rate of approximately 633 vehicles per 1,000 people, one of the highest in the world. Notably, 16% of vehicles in the country are electric cars, showcasing a growing trend towards sustainable transportation.

The road system in Reykanes primarily consists of two major highways: Þjóðvegur 1 (Route 1) and Þjóðvegur 2 (Route 2). Route 1 serves as a crucial connection between the three major cities of Hafnir, Laugleós, and Cape Nátfari. On the other hand, Route 2 is a key north-south highway that circumnavigates the island from Cape Nátfari to Hafnir. Additionally, Route 2 connects to a bridge that links one of the islands in the region. These highways not only serve as essential transportation arteries but also attract numerous tourists who wish to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Reykanes.

In addition to private vehicles, buses play a vital role in transportation within Reykanes. Buses serve as a primary mode of public transportation, particularly in areas where rail services are not available. They connect cities, rural areas, and even the most mountainous regions. Short-distance travel within cities is predominantly served by electric buses, while diesel buses are commonly used for longer distances.

Notably, Hafnir enjoys the Hafnir Metro, which stands as the only rapid transit line in the country. This metro system provides efficient transportation within the city, catering to the needs of residents and visitors alike.

Culture

Sports

Reykanes is very mountainous so winter sports like skying, snowboarding is very popular in general. Popular team sports are football,hockey and rugby.