Kingdom of Inkami

Inkami is Mazovian Mapping's official nation.

Inkami (/.in'ka.miː/, Inkamian: Inkamí, pronounced /.in.ka'miː/) officially Kingdom of Inkami (Inkamian: Inkamskíe Karlestvo, pronounced /.in.kam'skiːɛ .kar'lɛst.vɔ/) is a country in, situated along  and  to the north and the  to the south. Bordered by and  to the west,  to the south,  and  to the east, and  to the north.

The country has population of approximately 45 million people, making it the in Europe and  in the world. With area of 322.706 km2, it's the second biggest country in the region, just after.

Inkami is a   divided into 15 administrative subdivisions (12 states, 2 free cities and capital region). The largest city of the country and its capital is Krakov, followed by Vratislav. Both cities have special rights equal to states'. The biggest urban area in the country is located in.

Inkami has a  and is a regional power of Central Europe. It has the 4th largest economy in the EU by  - following and surpassing. Inkami maintains a  along with very high ,, safety, education, and . Alongside a developed educational system, the state also provides free university education, social security, and a universal health care system. Member of the, , , , Seven Stars Council and multiple other organisations.

Etymology
The origin of the name "Inkami" derives from the archaic word inszy, which was frequently used by the Lechitic tribe of to describe their southern neighbours. Meaning "different", it put emphasis on cultural differences between the two nations.

In the following centuries the word with Inkamian suffix "-amí" (Inšamí) became the common name of the nation. Eventually the letter š was replaced with easily pronouncable k, creating the modern name of the country. Despite the switch, some languges (including Ijanuskian - Инша́мии) still use the previous form.

See also: Inkami in Various Languages

History
See also: History of Inkami in the Middle Ages

Inkami under Habsburg Dynasty
Habsburgs claimed Inkamkian throne shortly after death of king in 1572. New dynasty was not accepted by the Inkamians, which led to a succession war. Candidate from Duchy of was elected rightful king. Despite foreign support send to Inkami, Krakov fell within a month and the whole kingdom capitulated.

During Habsburg reign Inkami expanded east, with West Transylvania incorporated into the Crown. Despite expansion eastwards, anti-Habsburg movements were gaining popularity, mainly due to harsh tax laws.

Wars of Independence
In 1703 broke out in Habsburg Hungary. Inkamian aristocracy refused to recruit into the army and instead started another rebellion against the Austrians. In just a year, most major cities of the Crown were liberated, including Krakov and Lvov. The Battle of Prešpotok of 1709 was decisive for the Inkamian victory. It left the Austrian capital open to Inkamian attack.

During the Inkamian siege of Vienna, signed the treaty ending Habsburg rule in Inkami and Bohemia, which found itself under personal union with Inkami itself. Inkami was then allowed to fully withdraw from the.

Nonetheless, the battles in Hungary continued, eventually leading to Austrian victory in 1711. Inkamian aristocracy then gathered in Lvov and proclaimed parliamentary monarchy based on the British system. Another election for a king was held, which led to coronation of in Krakov in 1712.

Silesian Wars
Following Inkamian and Bohemian independence, the right to rule over the region of Silesia was claimed by 's. The Silesian Wars were a series of two wars fought between the two countries in 18th century.

Due to poor organisation of the Inkamian army and ethnic tensions in Bohemia, the first war ended in 1742 with overwhelming Prussian victory. All of Bohemian posessions in Silesia as well as Inkamian city of found themselves under the rule of Hohenzollerns. The recent Prussian expantion was alarming to its other neighbours, including and the  under the. The Inkamian court came up with an idea of an anti-Prussian coalition, which was signed by representatives of all three countries in Krakov in 1752.

The Second Silesian War broke out in 1757, with Prussian invasion of, which was in a personal union over Poland-Lithuania. As Polish-Lithuanian armies were advancing into East Prussia near city of, the Silesian front quickly hit a stalemate near the suburbs of Katovice. It was eventually broken from the north with the help of Polish-Lithuanian armies, however didn't move deeper than behind the city of Opolí.

At this point, the Commonwealth was willing to sign white peace with Prussia due to its internal problems and France lost interest of continuing the fight as it didn't desire any territorial expansion. Under these circumstances, Inkami was forced to sign the Treaty of Hubertusburg in 1760. On its conditions, Prussia ceded the port of to the Commonwealth, and only returned  to Inkami, with  and city of  remaining under Prussian rule.

Napoleonic Wars
In late 1805 Inkamian king went on a diplomatic mission to Paris, where three days later he signed an alliance treaty with. According to the agreement, Inkami joined the. When the broke out, Inkamian armies fought Russian Empire on the eastern front, as well as assisted France in successful  against Prussia. The king sent a small expedition force to help Napoleon against Austria as well. Thanks to, Inkami regained control over half of Lower Silesia and the city of Vratislav. The country also supported formation of.

In 1809, Inkami fought alongside France in the. After was signed with Austria, Inkami gained a region highly populated by Inkamians - South Moravia. Several misunderstandings between Inkamian and Napoleonic generals led to dissolution of the alliance a year later and country's withdrawal from the following coalitions.

Industrial Revolution
The 19th century brought age of prosperity and wealth to the Inkamian society, with growing and easier access to higher education. Newly introduced deeply influenced the society and spread more tolerance for other ethnicities and religions. Women quickly became more invested within the society, with rapidly growing support for the. Inkami was then the second country in Europe to grand women the right to vote in 1880, just after the in 1848.

During this period, the capital city of Krakov experienced the biggest growth in its history, from approximately 150,000 inhabitants in 1830 to over 1.2 million in 1910. This was mainly to the city's area expantion, industrialisation and immigration. Krakov attracted refugees from neighbouring under the Russian Empire after fall of its two uprisings, in  and  respectively. In 1910, Poles made up 11% of city's population.

World War I
The outbreak of brought concerns within the Inkamian society, which was mostly anti-war. As many believed, the country had no interest participating in the conflict, despite the possibility of regaining the parts of Silesia remaining under the. In early 1915, Inkamian parliament voted on staying out of the war, what severly hurt the nation's relations with France. Nonetheless, the king ordered to expand the army in case of invasion from either the or Russia.

The topic of Inkamian participation returned in early 1916, when the German-Russian front hit a stalemate on the river. It became clear that control over Inkami would be crucial in advancing in any direction. This circumstance led to a treaty between Inkami and the, which granted military access to Inkamian lands to the Entente and its allies in exchange for granting Inkami a part of Lower Silesia around the city of in case of victory. The agreement was honoured 3 years later by the. Inkamian representatives were also present during the, as the Western powers believed Inkamian input would be crucial in maintaining the resolutions of the.

Interwar period and the Bohemian Schism
The treaties signed upon Central Powers' defeat completely reimagined the borders of Central Europe. Several nations, including Poles, Hungarians and Croats, were granted independence, while other ones, like Romanians, expanded their borders according to the ethnicity of local population. This series of events increased tentions within both Inkami and Bohemia, with Romania announcing official claims on Inkami's south-eastern lands and Bohemians demanding an establishment of an independent republic.

In April 1920, mass protests broke out in Bohemian cities, with most significant centers in, , and. The Inkamian Prime Minister - Anton Štefánek - called for no use of violence on both sides. An Inkamian-Bohemian conference was held in the neutral city of (now Hradec Karlovej) in order to discuss the future of the two nations. Inkami agreed to hold an independence referendum in Bohemia, in exchange of dividing its lands according to the major ethnicity, creating the State of Elbe carved out from Bohemian lands. The modern borders of Inkami were established.

The referendum took place in November 1920, with an overwhelming 80% of population supporting Bohemian independence. The was officialy formed on January 1st, 1921. The last Inkamian forces left the country in March.

In the following years of the interwar period, Inkami focused on developing friendly relations with its newly established neighbours. The country sent diplomatic missions to Austria, Bohemia, Hungary, Poland, the and the. Germany's chancellor and Poland's president  both visited king Karol IV in Krakov, in 1926 and 1927 respectively.

World War II
In 1938, Germany announced claims on Bohemian lands. A conference in Munich took place between representatives of the UK, France, Italy, Inkami and Germany. Despite Inkamian objection, was signed. was incorporated into Germany, while Bohemia itself became a sattelite state. Inkamian representatives left the meeting early as a sign of protest. The World War started just a year later, with.

Poland prepared decent defense system to slow down the invasion for a few month. German and Romanian armies crossed Inkamian borders in the morning of November 15th, as part of the plan of attacking Poland from the south. Inkamian army was forced to withdraw from southern lands and protect area between Warsaw and Krakov. Northern part of the country, protected by Carpathian Mountains, managed to hold the invasion longer.

Krakov Royal Castle fell on April 27th, 1940. Royal family managed to escape to Greece. Part of Inkamian treasure was moved to Sweden. Shortly after, Inkamian was formed in Stockholm. The government was sending financial help to the Allies, organised and supplied an uprising in Vratislav in 1944. At the same time, German army was fighting with Polish insurgents in Warsaw. Minor Inkamian invasion on Köningsberg was launched. Enemies began to loose on multiple fronts. They had to withdraw from Inkami and Poland. Government in exile safely returned to liberated Krakov. None of the major cities was severely damaged during the occupation.

Modern history
In 1945 Inkamian government participated in peace talks alongside United Kingdom and France. Its representatives opposed idea of establishment of the on Vistula river and Eastern border of Inkami. Thanks to their involvement and diplomatic skills, none of Central European countries became Soviet satellite states. Unfortunately, Soviets refused to return most of the lands seized after signing the.

Inkami received high war reparations from Germany and gained one of the four Austrian occupation zones ( and ). In 1947 a referendum was held, whether the king shall return from exile or not. Almost 80% of men and women voted in favour.

was signed in 1955, officially ending Inkamian occupation of the country. Later that year, Inkami became a member of NATO alongside Germany, Bohemia and Poland. Inkami was one of the countries to sign the in 1992, following a national referendum. It joined the European Union in the following year. Inkami has 54 seats in the European Parliament. In the year 2000 a referendum was held whether the country should join the or not. Over 70% of the population voted against the idea. Inkami was granted an and is no longer obliged to adapt Euro as currency in future.

Geography
Inkami is located in Central Europe between latitudes 47° and 51° N and longitudes 15° and 26° E. The Inkamian landscape is noted primarily for its mountainous nature, with the Carpathian Mountains extending across most of the central part of the country. Among these mountain ranges are the high peaks of the  (including Tatra Mountains, Greater Fatra and Lesser Fatra) with the highest point of (2,655 m). The largest lowland is in the south.

Climate
Inkamian climate can be described as a  with relatively cold winters and warm summers.

Rivers
Inkami controlls sources of multiple major rivers in the region, including source of in,  in  and  in. Besides that, country has access to Danube in the south, through region of Slovakia.

In the past Inkamian rivers had major influence on nation's economy, as trade with Gdańsk through Vistula was one of the major national income sources. Inkamian economy was deeply affected after partitions of Poland and collapse of Vistula trade in early XIX century.

Economy
The Inkamian economy is a, with the GDP (nominal) per capita of $36,028 equalling 94% of the average of the European Union in 2019. According to the, Inkamian GDP nominal stands at with 1,631,259 mln USD.

The country struggles with addressing regional imbalances in wealth and employment. GDP per capita ranges from 194% of EU average in Krakov to 51% in Krisana.

Currency
Inkamian Zlaty (Ƶl) is the official currency of Inkami. It is subdivided into 100 haleř. Zlaty is the 9th most-traded currency in the foreign exchange market.

Due to an from year 2000, Inkami and is no longer obliged to adapt Euro as currency in future. Despite that fact, adapting Euro as national currency is considered beneficial by some left-wing politicians, mostly from progressive New Europe party.

Energy
The energy industry in Inkami is mostly based on. With major source of black coal in, Inkami is one of the major European exporters of the material. Due to increasing air pollution in latest years and efforts of multiple environmental organizations, citizens of Inkami can use European funds to switch to, such as solar pannels.

As of 2020, about 35% of power is produced by renewable resources. The number is expected to climb to 50% by 2025. Over the last decade, coal mining in Inkami decreased by 20%.

Transportation
As a part of Schengen Area, Inkami and is an important transport hub due to its position in Central Europe. Some of the longest European routes, including the, run through the country's major cities: Vratislav, Krakov and Lvov.

In 2007, Inkami began to implement high–speed rail routes connecting nation's major cities. New Pendolino train - operating at 200 km/h - was introduced. As of 2019, the most popular connection is Vratislav-Bug Podolski, passing through Krakov. The largest passenger train station in terms of the number of travelers is Vratislav Hlavní.

There are 20 international airports in Inkami, with Krakov holding the record of 2 - Biencyce and Balice. The national flag carrier is InkAIR, operating 92 international connections as of 2020.

Tourism
Inkami is the third most visited country in Central Europe and. With over 24 million international arrivals in 2019, tourism is an important source of national income and country's service market.

There's a wide range of tourist attractions in Inkami, from busy cities to peaceful ranges of the Carpathian Mountains. The most visited city is Krakov, heart of Inkami with main residence of Inkamian monarch - the. A notable highlight is the 13th-century  with its long tunnels, a subterranean lake and chapels carved out of rock salt beneath the ground.

The other notable site in the country is Vratislav, one of the oldest cities in Inkami, famous for its . As of 2020, there are over 300 dwarfs on the streets of the city. There is also a Zoological Garden in the city with one of the world's largest number of animal species.

Carpathian Mountains offer multiple outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking, including Mount of Gerlach - the highest peak of Inkami. A popular tourist attraction is Lake in, just outside the town of.

Dynasty
Main article: List of Inkamian monarchs

Ruling dynasty of Inkami is House of Vavelskí, descendants of. It's been in reign since Inkamian independence in 1706, when aristocracy elected and crowned John William III of Saxe-Eisenach.

Current queen, Alžbíeta I, was crowned in 1988. She was the first woman with right of succession thanks to reforms announed by her father,, restorer of Inkamian monarchy. As of today, Alžbíeta's younger brother in the first in royal line of succession.

Royal family of Inkami is based in in Krakov.

Politics
Inkami has been a   since the post-WW2 resoration of monarchy in 1948.

Government
The legislative branch is made up of the Sejm - the lower house and the Senate - the upper house. Both Prime Minister and the cabinet are appointed by the Inkamian monarch. Peter Pellegrini has been Inkamian Prime Minister since 2019.

Inkami operates a.

Relations
As one of the key members of European Union, Inkami is closely related economically to  and. The country also keeps good relations with its western neighbour -.

Over past few decades Inkami has improved relations with its historical enemy -. Both nations cancelled minor claims over each others' lands in 1956. The situation is still tense on the eastern border, with  claiming state of Ardelia, which both have Romanian minority. European Union is a mediator in the confict that prevents Romania from joining.

Mapperdonian Relations
Main article: Bilateral Relations of Inkami

Inkami is allied to 20 Mapperdonian nations all over Europe and World. Nation's closest allies are Ijanusky,  Moneava,  Holstija,  Aneto and  Arkmarken. Besides that, Inkami keeps close ties with Mazoverse nations, including Swania and  Nortminhia.

The nation is a member of the Seven Stars Council and Global Economic Union.

Diplomatic missions to Inkami
As of 2020, Inkami manages 205 diplomatic missions abroad. There are also hunders of foreign diplomatic missions to the country, with embassies of countries such as Ijanusky or Moneava.

LGBTQ+ rights
Due to Inkamian investment in promoting tolerance, LGBTQ+ rights have improved significantly. Same-sex are legally recognized in the country since 2007. Ten years later, the Sejm adopted a law which let's individual states decide whether it is legal or not for its citizens to marry their same-sex partner, with 59% votes in favour. This marriage has to be recognised in all other states.

Currently, same-sex marriage is legal in Prešpotok and Elbe (2016), Krakov, Vratislav and Moravia (2017), Silesia and Slovakia (2018), Galicia (2019), Old Inkia (2021). In 2020, state of Moravia announced for LGBTQ+ people who are being repressed in their own country.

Most attended pride parades in the country are Vratislav, Krakov and Lvov. Fifth most popular pride takes place in Kluž, where LGBTQ+ community still protests to be able to marry their partners.

Demographics
Inkami has approximately 45.3 million inhabitants, making it the seventh-largest population in Europe and the fifth-largest in the European Union. It has a population density of 140 inhabitants per square kilometre.

Inkamian population is aging significantly, with the of 43 in 2019. The country is entering the fifth stage of with the  of -0,2‰ in 2019. The overall population is still growing due to positive.

Around 70% of Inkamian citizens reside in urban areas or major cities. The most populous administrative subdivision is the State of Silesia, at over 5 million inhabitants. The most populous city is the national capital - Krakov, at 1.8 million inhabitants with almost 3 million people living in its metropolitan area.

Public transport
Trams are the most popular public transport in the country and are available in over 20 cities. The biggest tram system is located in Vratislav. Currently it consists of 37 lines.

Inkami has also got an impressive network of railway lines, which connect Dwořec Hlavní (Krakov Main Railway Station) with all major cities inside and outside the country, including Warsaw, Prague, Vienna and Budapest. There's also a popular connection between Vratislav Hlavní and Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

There are 2 underground systems in Inkami so far. The first is located in Krakov and consists of six lines. The other is located in Vratislav. Latest extentions to the both systems occured in 2020.

Total annual ridership of Inkami's metro systems was estimated to 750 mln in 2019.

Immigration
In 2019, Inkami had about 3.6 million foreign residents, making up 8.3% of the total population. Most foreign residents live in north-western regions, with city of Vratislav having the highest immigration rate in the country. In 2019, most immigrants were Romanian (24%) and Polish (17%).

Ethnic groups
Besides Inkamians, the are 3 major ethnic groups living in Inkami. Silesians are a recognised minority in Silesia, they have their own dialect and culture. Romanians, living mostly in the region of Ardelia, are the fastest growing minority due to high immigration rate. Biggest Inkamian-Romanian city is Kluž. Inkami also has Bohemian minority, mostly in west Moravia and city of Vratislav.

In the 2019 census, 42,452,300 (87.8%) people reported Inkamian identity, followed by 2,033,150 (4.2%) Silesian or Polish, 1,597,375 (3.3%) Romanian and 1,258,540 (2.6%) Bohemian.

Religion
Christians make up about 70% of the Inkamian population. Citizens of western regions and thus the majority of the population of Inkami, are members of Roman Catholic Church, whereas most citizens of eastern states are officially Greek Orthodox. About 26% of the population (mostly in the north) is Atheist. In addition to the Christian and Atheist communities, there are also minor Islam and Jewish groups (0.8% total).

Education
Education in Inkami is free and mandatory from ages six to eighteen, and consists of four stages: škola podstavová, gimnazjum, liceum, universitet. The most prestigious university in Inkami is Krakov's Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364 as the second oldest in Central Europe.

Healthcare
 WIP 

Coat of arms
The royal coat of arms of Kingdom of Inkami is the official coat of arms of the Inkamian monarch. The blazon is divided between 4 quarters. On the sides you can see two supporters: royal lion and an eagle. They hold flags of Krakov (on the left) and Inkami (on the right).

Anthem
Tatřanski Orel (Eagle from Tatra) is the national anthem of Inkami. It was composed by  in 1844, with modern lyrics written by.



Television
Main article: Inkamian Public Broadcaster

Publičná Inkamská Televizja is an Inkamian public service broadcaster and the largest television network in the country. It consists of 8 channels, including 2 main channels, 4 specialty channels and regional channels.

PIT is a member of Mapperdonian Broadcasting Union.

Mappervision Song Contest
Inkamian broadcaster announed first participation in Mappervision in August 2016. Shortly after, Inkami came victorious in 14th edition of the contest with song "Fire in the Rain" by Måns Zelmerlöw. Arena Krakov was chosen to be the host venue for the following edition of the contest. Inkami withdrew from Mappervision after 21st edition.

Inkami returned to the contest in the 62nd edition. As of February 2021, the country has participated 11 times total in the contest.

See also: Commonwealth of Mazoverse in Mappervision

Linguavision Song Contest
Inkami was one of the countries participating in first edition of Linguavision, where it reached 5th place. Before the country withdrawn, it had participated 3 times total in the contest, with best score of 92 points (3rd place) in 5th edition with song "Alors On Danse" by Stromae.

Inkamian Broadcaster announced nation's return to the contest in the 27th edition. Ewa Farna repeated Stromae's success and gained 3rd place with her song "Na ostří nože". Just a month later, Inkamian representative sanah received second place in the competition, presenting "no sory".

See also: Commonwealth of Mazoverse in Linguavision