Nieski Islands

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Nieski Islands Wyspy Nieskańskie
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Anthem: Pieśń Wojów Song of the Warriors
Capital	Nieski
Largest city	Nieski
Official languages	Lechian
• Regional languages	Sulitsillumkejle
Ethnic Groups	89.48% Nieskian 6.86% Sulitsillimje 3.66% others
Demonym	Nieskian
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic
• President of the Nieski Islands	Aleksandryna Bielińska
• Prime Minister
Population
• Census (2022)	28 657

Nieski Islands (Lechian: Wyspy Nieskańskie; Sulitsillumkejle: Soadjiagearpmašasullot), is an archipelagic country in the northern part of West Uletha, situated in the Great North Sea, to the east of Silland, north of UL13c and Lechia and west of Sapvuodma.

Nieski Islands is situated in an east part archipelago of the same name, comprises Drakobór, Warnima on which 90% of the population resides and ±2,000 skerries and smaller islands. Nieski Islands has a population of over 28 thousand, and is one of the smallest countries in the world. Its capital is Nieski, only town in the country.

Independent Nieski Islands derives directly from the structures of the Nieski diocese, which is a remnant of the abolished monastic state of Saint Alexandrine. Due to the size of the country and the lack of military structures, Nieski Islands is partially dependent on neighboring countries, their economies and protection.

Etymology

The name Nieski derives directly from the name Niska, which means something low, situated at a low altitude, or of small height. This name first appeared on a map by the cartographer Olgierd of Darbno in the 14th century and referred to a small Lechitic whaling settlement, most likely unrelated to the current town of Nieski (archaeological research suggests that the settlement was located on the island of Czysznanica). The settlement of Niska did not play a significant role and likely existed for only a few decades. However, the map on which it was featured became an important element of contemporary science and knowledge about northern islands. The name on the map likely began to be associated with an archipelago north of the islands of Aleksandrynia and Kniań.

The slightly distorted form Nieski (in the plural form) first appeared in a letter to the Bishop of Darbno in 1578 and referred to two human settlements located on what is now the island of Warnima. It is believed that around 1650, the construction of a fort by the Knights of the Order of St. Alexandrine began in the vicinity of these settlements, which is now the present-day city of Nieski. This name has been used since the establishment of the fort.

In 1662, the Diocese of Nieski was established, which in 1710 was transformed into the Duchy of Nieski — a precursor to the current state.

History

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History of Nieski Islands
Pre-state period	before 1615
• Sillimi Colonization	before 1344
• Lechian-Glynian Colonization	1344-1615
• Religious wars	1615-1630
Ecclesiastical State	1630-1810
• The State of the Order of Saint Alexandrine	1630-1710
• Principality of Nieski	1710-1810
Republican Era	1810-present
• Republic of Nieski	1810-1940
• Lechian occupation	1812-1935
• Nieski Islands	1940-present

Government and politics

Parliament building in Nieski

The Constitution of Nieski Islands defines the political system; Nieski Islands is a unitary, parliamentary republic within the framework of a representative democracy.

Legislative power is vested in the unicameral parliament - Nieskian House (Izba Nieskańska). Nieskian parliament is elected by citizens over 18 years of age for a four-year term by proportional representation, and has 20 members. Nieskian House responsibilities include approval and preservation of the national government, passing legal acts, passing the state budget, and conducting parliamentary supervision.

The President od the Nieski Islands (Prezydent Wysp Nieskańskich) is the head of state. He is elected by the Nieskian Assembly (Zgromadzenie Nieskańskie), an institution consisting of the members of the parliament and representatives of all settlement units. The president has far-reaching ceremonial obligations, but also the right and duty to act politically. They can give direction to general political and societal debates and have some important "reserve powers" in case of political instability. The president also holds the prerogative to grant pardons on behalf of the federation. The Nieskian presidents, who can be elected to two consecutive eight-year terms, have wide discretion about how they exercise their official duties.

The Government of Nieski Islands is formed by the Prime Minister at recommendation of the President, and approved by the Nieskian House. The government, headed by the Prime Minister, represent the political leadership of the country and carry out domestic and foreign policy. Ministers head ministries and represent its interests in the government. Sometimes ministers with no associated ministry are appointed, known as ministers without portfolio.

List of Heads of State

Chiefs of the Nieski Republic (1810-1940)

1. 1810-1812 - Gabriel Siemiński
2. 1812-1820 - Klemens Bogusławski
3. 1820-1828 - Eligiusz Wilford
4. 1828-1832 - Stanisław Bieliński starszy
5. 1832-1852 - Stanisław Bieliński młodszy
6. 1852-1867 - Florian Lissański
7. 1867-1876 - Romuald Sulla
8. 1876-1878 - Aleksander Horynicki
9. 1878-1899 - Feliks Czarnikiewicz
10. 1899-1905 - Wojciech Mokrogórski
11. 1905-1917 - Leopold Krummholz
12. 1917-1921 - Wojciech Mokrogórski
13. 1921-1940 - Walery Lissański

Presidents od the Nieski Islands (1940-)

1. 1940-1942 - Walery Lissański (elected in 1940, resigned)
   1942 - Jakub Kołodziej (acting president)
2. 1942-1950 - Marcin Karczyński (elected in 1942)
3. 1950-1966 - Igor Jaroszowski (elected in 1950 and 1958)
4. 1966-1979 - Stanisław Kłobucznicki (elected in 1966 and 1974, died while in office)
   1979 - Siemowit Wareński (acting president)
5. 1979-1995 - Emil Buż (elected in 1979 and 1987)
6. 1995-2003 - Maryna Läkje (elected in 1995)
7. 2003-2019 - Borzywoj Kłobucznicki (elected in 2003 and 2011)
8. 2019-incumbent - Aleksandryna Bielińska (elected in 2019)

Administrative divisions

Nieski Islands is divided into 1 town (gród):

• Nieski,

and 4 districts (cyrkuł):

• Warnima District (Cyrkuł warnimski)
• Lugidynia District (Cyrkuł lugidyński)
• Aleksandrynia District (Cyrkuł aleksandryński)
• Lissa District (Cyrkuł lissański)

Districts are divided into settlement units and uninhabited areas.

Geography

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Skerries in the Nieski Islands

The Nieski Islands are located in the western part of the Great North Sea, to the east of Silland, north of UL13c and Lechia and west of Sapvuodma. They consist of a cluster of over ±2,000 islands and skerries, but only around dozen of them are inhabited.

The surface of the islands is generally rocky, with red and pink granite peppered with quartz crystals predominating. The soil is thin, stripped away by retreating glaciers at the end of the most recent ice age. The islands' topography varies significantly from one landmass to another. While some islands are relatively flat and feature fertile plains, others have more undulating terrain with elevated ridges and small hills. Due to its coastal location, the Nieski Islands boast an intricate network of fjords, inlets, and sheltered bays, contributing to the overall complexity of their topography. The coastlines are jagged and indented.

The highest elevation of the Nieski Islands is Mount Kostuch located on the island of Holsztuna, reaching an altitude of approximately 112 meters above sea level.