The Republic of Gotlanhamn

Gotlanhamn, or The Republic of Gotlanhamn is a nation formed

of the islands of Gotland, Åland, Åbo, Saarema and Hiiuma. The small nation borders Finland, and Estonia through two bridges in Saarema and Hiiuma. The country has 5 provinces, each of them governing one of the main islands and their archipelagos, except for the province of Åbo. The largest is Gotland, and the smallest is Hiiuma.

Demographics
Languages

Swedish is the only official language of Gotlanhamn, but in Åland, Åbo you might get service with using Finnish, and in Saarema and Hiiuma you might get service using Estonian. The Swedish spoken in Gotlanhamn is a dialect which varies largely from basic Swedish, and many Swedes have a mildly hard time following what a Gotlanhamnian is saying.

Swedish 63%

Estonian 21%

Finnish 11%

Other 5%

Religion

Protestant 72%

Orthodox 17%

Other 11%

Relations
Sweden: Gotlanhamn retains a large friendship with Sweden,  it gained independence from Sweden in 1809. Relations were rather thin until the first and second world war came and the Swede's provided much support like weapons, resources etc, even though remaining neutral. Gotlanhamn's dream is to beat Sweden in ice hockey and cross-country skiing

Denmark: Denmark is Gotlanhamn's buddy, thanks to geographical distance, though when Bornholm held polls to join Gotlanhamn in 1951 tensions slightly rose

Finland & Estonia: Both helped Gotlanhamn in the mid 20th century, and form a competitive triangle in sports. Finland helped reclaim Gotland, which caused a great friendship. Finland is known for wanting Åbo back, as it is on the Finnish peninsula and Estonia would like the islands of Saarema & Hiiuma back, but they've been a part of Gotlanhamn so long their lust for those lands have faded

Latvia, Lithuania and Poland: All three nations are rather distant to Gotlanhamn, even though they are close geographically, they share rather few things.

Russia: Gotlanhamn tries to distance itself from Russia as during the napoleonic wars russia had been vassalized the islands, and the revolts in Hiiuma and Saarema caused a small war which ended in a bloody victory for the Gotlanhamnians thanks to the russians only sending 5 thousand men. They still fear the Russians, as they would be crushed by Russia's military might very quickly.

Germany: Gotlanhamn and Germany don't go together well, as during WW 2 they invaded and captured all of Gotlanhamn's territories, and the scars are still healing, many Gotlanhamnians(mostly the Estonians) still hate the germans as of the ethnic purge in 1941.

Pacts
Commercial

-Petamarken

-Great Inca

Militaristic

-N/A

History
1809- After the Russians gain victory over the Swedes in the napoleonic wars, a treaty is formed where Åland, Åbo and Gotland become sovereign. Russia vassalises the new state. Åbo is the capital

1827- A revolution takes place and independence is gained

1828- The exiled prince of Vasa: Gustav Holstein-Gottorp, is asked to become the monarch of Gothanhamn, he accepts. The Royal family name is changed to Holgersson.

1833- The king is assassinated by Yurenev Denisovich, as an attempt to destabilize the nation and allow Russia to regain the islands. No way to tie the Russian crown directly to the murder so no actions are made. Philip Holgersson(8 years old) becomes the new Monarch

1842- A great fire rages in Åbo and most of the city is gone, capital becomes Visby.

1849- Åbo rebuilt, capital remains in Visby

1862- The islands of Hiiuma and Saarema revolt, they join Gotlanhamn, small war with Russia.

1914- Germany declares war, Gotland is lost

1918- Gotland is reclaimed with the help of Finnish and Swedish Volunteers

1932- Monarch Willhelm Holgersson declares Gotlanhamn a republic.

1940- Germany declares war, Gotland, Saarema, Hiiuma and Åland are lost

1941- Ethnic cleansing of Estonians and the tiny jew population, 17 000 dead

1943- Help of volunteers from many allied and nations Åland is reclaimed

1944- Germany releases all occupied land in Gotlanhamn

Cold War Era- Part of the political limbo block, Soviet thoughts drift to the islands, but never become popular

Monarchs, & Presidents
Monarchs

1828-1833 Gustav Holgersson I

1833-1858 Philip Holgersson I

1858-1879 Anders Holgersson I

1879-1904 Gustav Holgersson II

1904-1932 Willhelm Holgersson I

Presidents

1932-1944 Nils Stenbock, 2 Terms

1944-1950 Casper Hedström, 1 Term

1950-1956 Tomas Bjorklund, 1 Term

1956-1968 Daniel Axelson, 2 Terms

1968-1974 Kalle Ohlson, 1 Term

1974-1986 Åke Rosenblad, 2 Terms

1986-1992 Isak Sandberg

1992-2004 Anja Forssen, 2 Terms, First Female President

2004-2010 Sebastian Ceder, 1 Term

2010-2022 Magnus Hjortsberg, 2 Terms

Economy and other Statistics
Most income comes from Fishing and machinery

GDP per capita 38,349 USD

GPD 21,6 billion USD

Average life expectancy 79,2 years

Education 3rd best(Copied almost entirely from Finland)

Average alcohol consumption per year 9,2 liters

Military
The nation is currently being considered to become a demilitarized zone, vote will come in May 12th

Active/Reserve personnel 9 340/34 320

Tanks 12

AFVs 32

SPGs 4

Artillery 6

Helicopters 62

Jets 51

Coastal Defense craft 34

Destroyers 8

Mapperdonia Events
Mappervision XXI: During this event Gotlanhamn got 52 points, and came in 19th out of 37, with the song "Ricochet" from Starset