The United Republic of Kolm
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An overview of the nation of Kolm.
This public article was written by [Deactivated User] on 19 May 2020, 03:17.
[comments] kolm The United Republic of Kolm is a colossal, efficient nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, daily referendums, and restrictive gun laws. The compassionate, devout population of 7.673 billion Kolmarians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often. It is highly regarded for its wide collection of artwork and stunning environment, as well as its rich culture that spans millenia.
The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Environment, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dryss inél Pedan. The average income tax rate is 72.6%, and even higher for the wealthy. The thriving Kolmarian economy, worth 543 trillion meskyns a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 70,858 meskyns, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest. Kolm's national animal is the bæresivyl, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.
The name 'Kolm' is derived from Middle Mornþynne "kuome" meaning "between," referring to the union between the five kingdoms. While this is the most agreed upon theory by linguists, some say that 'Kolm' may be derived from Old Mornþynne "kyrœma" for "crown," in reference to the royal crown that kings and queens wear.
In the middle of the Kolmarian flag is a shield with the four coat-of-arms of the kingdoms of Orænys, Lartenyrre, Derimorys, and Œrpessal. To the left and right of the shield are two castle keeps representing the Kingdom of Erithys which united the five kingdoms together in 1135 CE under the rule of King Onalyv Dornesa III. The vines and flowers growing over the keeps symbolize the ancient history of Kolm and its included kingdoms. On top of the shield is the Royal Crown, lined with pearls along the support. On the belt of the crown are four pearls symbolizing clarity, liberty, unity, and prosperity. Adorned on the ends of the support are five gemstones, symbolizing the five kingdoms within Kolm. On the top of the crown is the crux, which represents the rule of the people under one flag. The Kolmarian flag has three major colors: maroon, white, and pale blue. The two maroon stripes represent the blood spilt for the unification of Kolm. The two white stripes represent the purity of its unification and the eternal bond between the five kingdoms. The pale blue represents the waters which surround the continent of Petressa, which protects the nation from outside forces.
Kolm was founded in 1135 CE after a conference between the five kingdoms of Petressa (the continent that they control). At the time, the five kingdoms had control over most of the continent, save for some islands and a small chunk of the northwestern peninsula. The king in control of Eriþys at the time, King Onalyv Dornesa III, called the conference to discuss a potential union after the continent had been ravaged by war from a neighboring nation. After 6 days of discussion and meetings, the five kings came to a conclusion and officially announced the union. The following is an excerpt from the decree (translated to English):
After the declaration, the usage of the term "United Kingdom of Kolm" became widespread, although there were many variations that lasted for several hundred years, such as 'Kingdomship of Kolm,' 'United Kolm,' and 'Kolmar Kingdom.'
Kolm is located on the continent of Petressa. It has a total land area of 25.1892 million km² (15.6518 million mi²). It has 8 major river systems and 3 major watersheds. Within it are two mountain ranges, creating the borders between Eriþys and Órænys, and Órænys and Œrpessal, respectively. It has a wide range of climates: cold tundra in the north, semiarid deserts to the east, highlands and forests in the south, and temperate plains to the west. Its lakes support a large variety of fish, cattle, and birds. Kolm is located on the continent of Petressa on the planet Obress, which orbits the star Sarra, and has one moon: Unda. ✎ Edit Article ✖ Delete Article
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