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Wessex
Wessex, officially the Kingdom of Wessex (Wessen: Wessex /ˈwɛsɨks/, Kóngsjeric Wessex /'kœngsjɛrik ˈwɛsɨks/) is a small country in Western Europe, located in the South of the Isle of Great Britain. The country has a total land area of 49,860km2, and a total population of approximately 2,067,024, which makes it one of the most sparsely populated countries in Europe. The capital and largest city Wýncester. Wessex is characterised by long reaching moor land and wetlands, rolling hills, and thick forests. Wessex is warmed by the gulf stream, and has a temperate oceanic climate.

Wessex has existed almost continuously since the 6th century, when it was founded by Anglo-Saxons arriving from Northern Europe. Wessex became the most powerful of the Anglo-Saxon fiefdoms which now form England, and was the main force in repelling Danish invaders in the 10th century. In 927, the other fiefdoms of England unified into a single Kingdom of England, however Wessex excluded itself from this arrangement. Wessex remained a powerful entity throughout Medieval Europe, however other countries began to overtake Wessex in terms of population, while Wessex's stay unusually low. Wessex was the seat of a colonial empire between the late 16th century and the 19th century, with colonies in North America, in what is now Canada. Wessex was among the first countries in Europe to industrialise, following the United Kingdom and Belgium. Wessex has a long and unique cultural history, with traditions still strongly echoed in modern life and retold through Sagas.

Wessex is a Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy, with elements of Direct Democracy. The Monarchy of Wessex is unique in the way that it is self-funding. Wessex has one of the oldest established parliamentary bodies in the world, the bicameral Witanegemót, was first founded in the 7th century, as an advisory board to the monarch of Wessex. As of today, the monarchy of Wessex is constitutional, meaning it has no political power. The Head of State of Wessex in the Monarch, while the Head of Government is the Prime Minister of Wessex. The Prime Minister is elected through parliament in a proportional representation electoral system, which ensures fair representation in politics. Wessex employs several elements of direct democracy, in the form of referendums and local meetings. Wessex is an active member of the United Nations, and is a member of the OECD, and the EFTA, but not the European Union.

Wessen culture is founded upon the nations Anglo-Saxon Germanic heritage. Most Wessen people are descendants of Saxons who emigrated to the British Isles in the 5th century, or the original indigenous Celtic people of the British Isles. Wessen, a North Germanic language, descends almost directly from Old English. The nation's cultural heritage includes traditional Wessen cuisine, great poetry and the Pagan Faith. Paganism is a majority religion, with Christianity also playing a minor part, however Wessen people are generally irreligious.

Wessex was ranked as one of the most developed countries in the world in 2013. The country ranks highly in GDP per capita, freedom of press, civil liberties, gender equality and social mobility.

Beginnings and Early Wessex
Wessex was founded in the 6th century by Anglo-Saxons Cýnric and Cerdic, who established the House of Cerdic, however many historians speculate this to be mere legend, as the only source is the Anglo-Saxon chronicle written in 927. The ancient Kingdom of Wessex covered the South West of Great Britain, including the Isle of Wiht.

During the 8th century, the hegemony of Mercia grew, and the Kings of Wessex found difficulty to retain their independence. In the 8th century, the ancient Shires (Scir) were established, many of which still exist in modern Wessex. Wessex's fortunes were changed when King Egbert conquered Dumononia, and took control of Surry, Sussex and Kent, and conquered Mercia and established the overlordship of Northumbria. Mercian gained its independence once again in 830. During the reign of his successor Æthelwulf, a Danish army arrived in the Thames estuary but was decisively defeated. When Æthelwulf's son Æthelbald ascended to the throne, the kingdom was divided to avoid bloodshed. Æthelwulf was succeeded in turn by his four sons, the youngest being Alfred the Great.

When Wessex was invaded by the Danes in 871, Alfred was compelled to pay them to leave the kingdom. They returned in 876, but were then made to withdraw. In 878 they forced Alfred to seek refuge in the Somerset Levels, but were eventually defeated at the Battle of Edinton. During his reign Alfred issued a new law code, gathered scholars to his court and was able to devote funds in building ships, organising an army and establishing a system of burhs. Many of Alfred The Great's policies are still observed today. Alfred is considered to be one of the most influential figures in Wessen history. Following the invasion, Wessex withdrew from its occupied territories, and granted them independence once again. In 927, the Anglo-Saxon fiefdoms, excluding Wessex, unified to create the Kingdom of England under direction of Mercia.

The Middle Ages
After the death of childless King Édward in 1066 at the Danish Invaders. His brother-in-law was crowned King Harald, but his cousin William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, immediately claimed the throne for himself. William launched an invasion of Wessex and landed in Sussex on 28 September 1066. Harald and his army were in Ƿýncester following their following their victory against Viking forces. Wessen and Norman forces faced each other at the Battle of Hæstingás in 1066, in which the Norman army was defeated. William was sleign, and Harald emerged victorious.

During the Middle Ages Wessex was a powerful political entity in Europe, however as other countries began to rise in population, Wessex's populated stayed low. It is estimated there was a population of around 600,000 people in Wessex. Wessex's political system changed drastically during the 13th century, as the King granted the Witanegemot legislative power, as it had before been the advisory board to the Monarch.

Geography
Wessex is a sparsely populated, generally low lying country, located in the South of the Island of Great Britain. Wessex shares a land border with the United Kingdom to the North and East, and a maritime border with France across the Wessen Channel to the south, leading out into the Atlantic Ocean. Wessex's landscape is characterised by low lying wetlands, coastal plains, moorland, thick deciduous forests and rolling hills. Much of the country is rural, and only concentrated areas are cultivated. Wessex's lowest points are located in the Somerset Levels, in central Somersetscir, where much of the drained land is atleast 7 metres below sea level. The highest point, is Hehwíl in Dartmoor, Defnascir.

Climate
Wessex enjoys a temperate oceanic climate, due to it beingg warmed by the Gulf Stream from the Atlantic. Wessex typically experiences Cool Winters, with Warmer Summers and relatively high precipitation all year round, with peak rainfall experienced in Spring. Wessex is commonly affected by Atlantic storms, during the Autumn and Winter. Annual rainfall is around 1,000 milimetres, to 2,000 milimetres. It is the windiest area in the British Isles, the majority of which originate in the South West.

Summer maximum averages range from 14°C to 22°C and winter minimum averages range from -1°C to 4°C across the country. Snowfall is, however, largely uncommon, with atleast one snow flurry a year, around January and February. Areas of Moorland, and other high areas, however, experience far more snow and ice than lower lying areas. Concentrated areas of moorland are located at Dartmoor, Exmoor, Bodminmoor, and Southern Cernowscir.

Economy
In 2013, Wessex was ranked as one of the most productive countries in the world, aswell as ranking 25th in terms of GDP Per Capita,($39,916). Around 85% of primary energy supply in Wessex is produced domestically, with the nuclear power plant at Stærts being the flagship of the Wessen energy suppliers. All energy producing infrastructure is publicly owned.

Historically, Wessex's economy has relied heavily on fishing, natural resources and agricultural acitivity. Peat mining is still a major employer. Wessex's natural resources have nearly been depleated, while Clay, and some Metals remain a major export. Fishing has declined as an economic activity through the 20th century, however still makes up for 15% of Wessex's exports. Its economy is still vulnerable to fish stocks, and drops in export prices for its natural resource exports, including Clay, Coal, Peat and Aluminium. Century old Peat mining techniques are still practiced in Somersetscir. Wessex's economy has become highly diversified, with strengthening levels of biotechnology, and software development, aswell as modern machinery, including Helicopters and finished Cars. The currency of Wessex is the Wessen Púnd (WXP), which currently has an exchange rate of 1 Euro = 159 WXP, and 1 GBP = 191 WXP.

Until the 20th century, Wessex was among the poorest countries in Western Europe. Currently, it remains one of the most developed countries in the world. Wessex also has one of the lowest rates of income inequality in the world. Wessex operates a Public Welfare system which has been compared to that of Nordic countries, providing public healthcare, primary, secondary and tertiary education to all of its citizens.

Infrastructure
Wessex has a highly nationalised infrastructure system, believing that public services, such as Healthcare, Public Transport, Education and Energy should be provided by the state.

Transport
Wessex has a highly developed and modernised transport system, which is fully publicly operated and owned. The state operated transport system includes Trains, Buses and Airports. Wessex has a relatively well developed rail system, operating high speed train links between the three major cities, and medium speed rail links between towns and other population centres.

Wessex has over  km of road. The road network is focused on the capital, and other major cities and towns. There are four motorways in Wessex, connecting major population centres. Local roads are handled by local authorities. Car ownership however, is relatively high in Wessex, due to many outlying communities being isolated from the rail network due to landscape.

Wessex has one major international airport, Wýncester Alfred the Great Airport, which is the main gateway for international travellers into Wessex. Other domestic and limited international airports are located in Bryðstów, Liðfýld and Rædingás. Wessex has three passenger airlines, the national flag carrier, Wessexlyf, low cost airline, Wyvernair, and domestic airline, ''Wessexlyf. ''

Amerindia
Amerindia, offically known as the Union of Amerindia (Amerindi -   ᑎᐸᓂᐴᑕᐋ Tseniitah) is a country in North America. It is the second largest country by land area, and is the third most populous country in the world, with a total population of just under 1 billion people. Bounded by the United States of America and Albion to the East, Mexico and Louisiana, to the South, and Alaska and the Atlantic Ocean to the West.

Amerindia is home to over 60 different Indigenous American ethnic groups, and was formerly the location of vast empires of the Navajo, Cree, Comanche and Cherokee, in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. Gradually eaten away at by European colonialism no the East coast. In the 19th century, the United States further annexed the native's territory and committed genocide against native tribes, until the Wessen Empire stepped in and aided the indigenous peoples to form their own unified national entity to stop American encroachment. The Treaty of Unity was signed on the 17th March 1829, creating the newly formed state of Amerindia, with assistance from the Wessen Empire until the end of the 19th century. There are over 25 official languages in Amerindia, and over 3 different religions, which have shaped its highly diversified culture, lasting millennia.

Amerindia is a Federal Parliamentary Republic, consisting of 28 Automonies, and two Union Territories. Amerindia is a pluralistic, democratic, multilingual, multiethnic, society, home to a diversity of wildlife and natural beauty. A highly geographically diverse nation, ranging from Arctic Tundra, to Arid Deserts, and Tropical Beaches.

Amerindia is an emerging economy, with the ninth largest GDP PPP. Following Market-based economic reforms in the late 1980's, Amerindia has become one of the fastest growing newly industrialised ecomonies, with vast supplies of mineral, and oil wealth, aswell as human resources. However, it faces the challenges of poverty and racial tension. Amerindia is a member of the United Nations, and a is a permanent member of the Security Council, giving it a large amount of swaying power internationally, both politcally and economically.

Culture
Amerindia is a highly culturally diverse country, characterised by various languages, religions, and cultural traditions which have historically been defined by different tribes. Amerindian cultural history spans over 1,000 years, with the foundation of modern cultural traditions, religious beliefs, philosophy and mythology taking major influence from the ancient tribal traditions, which Amerindia only began to move away from in the late 19th century.

Today, Amerindia has a modern society, which has been subjected to globalisation bringing the country in line with other Western countries, however largely influenced by Asian countries due to its proximity. However, Amerindi traditions have not been forgotten, with the main philosphic centrepiece of Amerindi identity, being the Wheel of Life, which still resonates in modern life.