Ijanusky

Ijanusky (/ɪd͡ʒə'nʌski/, eejah-NUH-skee; Ijanuskian: Ијаӈ'скии, romanized:  Ijaň'skii,  pronounced  /'ija.ɲɕki/) officially the Federation of Ijanusky (Ijanuskian: Ф'едера́кчје ж Ијаӈ'скии romanized:  F'ederákčje ž Ijaň'skii,  pronounced  /fede'rak.cje ʒ 'ija.ɲɕki/) is a country of  on the coast of the, situated along the on the. It is bordered by the and  to the west,  and  to the east, and  and  to the south.

As of 2018, the country had a population of almost 6 million, ranking as the in, and the. It's got an area of 64,600 square kilometers, making it the. The country also holds sovereignty over the states of Grmeč and Dalmacija, physically separated from the rest of the country.

Miljacka is both the capital and largest city, but other major include, , , and.

Ijanusky is a   divided into 16 administrative subdivisions and one autonomous city. It is a, having the nominal GDP per capita in the world. It is a member of the  (EU), the  (UN), the, the  (CoE), the  (UfM), the , the Seven Stars Council (7SC), and many other international organizations.

Etymology
The name Ijanusky is believed to come from the word *jā́nuwā (passage, entrance), possibly referring to the vast valleys of the country that are formed by the. The suffix -скии (-skii) is also added, and it means "land of", so the word Ijanusky could mean both "land of the Ijanuskians" and/or "land of valleys".

Real Languages

 * : Иянуски, Иянуска Федерация (Iyanuski, Iyanuska Federatsiya)
 * : Ellanusquia, Federació d'Ellanusquia
 * : Ijanusky, Federation of Ijanusky
 * : Iyanusquie, Fédération de l'Iyanusquie
 * : Iljanuszki, Iljanuszk Föderáció
 * : Iyanuski, Federasi Iyanuski
 * : Ianuschia, Federazione Ianusca
 * : Ijanuskis, Ijanuskio Federacija
 * : Janwuskia, Federacja Janwuska
 * : Иянуския, Иянусская Федерация (Iyanuskiya, Iyanusskaya Federatsiya)
 * : Janški, Janška Federacija
 * : Ijanuskia, Federación de Ijanuskia

Official Nations' Languages

 * Avellian: Einjanusqie, Federaziuni di Einjanusqie
 * Belarukish: Iянycкий, Фeдеpaтиcя Iянycкий (Federatysja Ijanuskyj)
 * Wurtenian: Eijankuschia, Phedehreisio auph Eijankuschia
 * Parbounlinese: Ianuski, Pxederasion Ianuskee
 * Pyrenacian: Ijànusquà, Federaçion dé Ijànusquà
 * Inkamian: Janvuskía, Federacja Janvuská
 * Portoleonese: Ijanusqua, Federaço Ijanusqua
 * Tävakarelian: Eianuuski
 * Holstijan: Іжaнуская Федераціја (Ijanuskaya Federatsiya)

Arrival of the Slavs
After the fall of the, various settled on the Western , on the lands across the. By the 9th century, three principalities established on that land; to the south,  to the west, and  to the north. Zeta slowly started expanding its influence to the other states, eventually encompassing their territories and getting recognized as the.

In the, the realm became known instead as the Kingdom of Janus, and it reached its zenith during the reign of. Upon his death, the kingdom fell into a long period of decline and lost some lands to the east by the.

Venetian and Aragonese rule
Before the collapse of the kingdom, the, who were already settled in the coast, came to an agreement with , ruler of Janus at the time. He and  signed the Treaty of  in 1354, making the Kingdom of Janus a part of the, but with a certain level of autonomy. The name "Ijanusky" is first used during this era, evolved from the previous "Janus." As the began their rapid  and the Balkans, the Venetians tried to approach them diplomatically, and eventually settled on a non-aggression pact.

This treaty marked a new era in Ijanusky's history. Cities like Miljacka and were established and became trading and urban centers. Venice strongly influenced the territory politically and culturally, and its influence is still seen to this day, especially in the language.

Some time after this period, the Republic of Venice found itself surrounded by important European powers. The to the east seemed undefeatable, unstoppable on their expansion. The to the north and the  to the south looked less threatening than the Turks, but still menacing to its sovereignty. In addition to this, the republic was going through a period of instability, and rapidly lost most of the lands conquered along the. So, the Doge at that time,, began negotiating with the Aragonese. With the Treaty of, the territories of Ijanusky would be transferred by Venice to the Crown of Aragon and would constitute its Kingdom within it. The Treaty became effective in 1445 when both Francesco Foscari and signed it.

The Ijanuskians accepted the deal, as uniting with a bigger, more powerful country would benefit and protect them against the Turks, as the new  didn't look as loyal to the non-aggression pact signed years earlier as the previous Sultans.

The Kingdom of Ijanusky (: Regne d'Ellanusquia) integrated into the and received some cultural influence, though not as much as the Venetians did. Upon the marriage of and, Ijanusky became a territory of the newly formed.

After the by the  since 1492, many Ijanuskians got to travel to the, bringing their language and culture there. This is even seen nowadays, as there are some communities in and  founded by Ijanuskians. The Aragonese dominion came to an end by the 18th century, as the resulted in a. The put an end to the  and the Crown of Aragon. Ijanusky became a territory of the, but only for a short time.

Revolution and independence of Ijanusky
The dominated Ijanusky for a short time, after the  disappeared, from 1713 to 1721.

Around 1719, a new thought spread throughout the country. The people were tired of foreign ruling and wanted to bring back the old glory of the Kingdom of Janus. The Ijanuskians started with protests against the, and rapidly spread throughout the territory, escalating to a full-on revolution, the Ijanuskian Revolucija. The Holy Roman Emperor, also , tried to stop this rebellion, unsuccessfully.

On July 17th, 1721, the first modern Ijanuskian state was formed under the reign of, from the , the same dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Janus centuries earlier. Many historians mark this event as the beginning of the Golden Era of Ijanusky.

The House of Kotromanič became one of the most influential in the Balkans, intervening on the and  uprisings that led to the establishment of those nations by the early 19th century. Ijanusky managed in trade across the Mediterranean, just like the Republic of Venice did when they ruled the territory years earlier. This strong presence in the Mediterranean, especially in the and  seas, made the Ijanuskians set themselves in some territories, like the  and. During this period, the country experienced a huge cultural, artistic, and political development. By the 19th century, the led by  quickly invaded huge portions of land across the continent. Ijanusky decided to not intervene, but eventually, the French troops entered the country and some lands to the north were lost. Ijanusky also lost most of the islands and territories conquered in the Mediterranean.

After the French were defeated, the people weren't happy at all with the King, so the nation went through a series of reforms, transforming Ijanusky into a.

Seeing the effects of the French invasion, the state decided to take a diplomatic approach to other nations. This way, Ijanusky helped in the creation of the Principalities of and  in 1815 and 1846, respectively.

During the 19th century, lots of and  settled in the kingdom, especially in the capital Miljacka, which now receives the nickname of "the Jerusalem of Europe". The country experienced a huge cultural and artistic growth due to the multicultural society that was developing there.

Following the recognition of Serbia, Albania, and by the  after the, Ijanusky quickly formed relations with the new countries.

World War I
Subsequent to the in  by the Serbian nationalist, the  declared war to the. The Kingdom of Ijanusky immediately joined the war on Serbia's side. The Austro-Hungarian Empire occupied Ijanusky from 1915 to 1918, so the Royal Family fled the country and set a in.

After the war had ended, the Royal Family returned to Miljacka. Ijanusky also gained some lands, territories that correspond now to the states of Grmeč and Dalmacija, which were occupied by the Habsburgs decades earlier.

World War II and Republic of Yugoslavia
Ijanusky entered a period of uncertainty sometime after the. Support for the monarchy fell considerably, and the people started protesting around 1937. The police then tried to calm these (peaceful) protests, but this was seen as a movement of repression by the people. The republicans struck again the streets even more, but then the people in favor of the monarchy also started protesting. These rallies got more violent, up until 1939 when the issue became a full-on. The Royal House had to fly again from the country, and they settled in, just before and the  invaded  and World War II started.

The civil war confronted the republicans (most wanted a federal state) and the loyalists to the monarchy, and the conflict lasted until 1941 when Ijanusky got invaded by the. Even though it seemed that the republicans were going to win, the country was in a really weak situation, so the German, Italian and Croatian forces took the whole Ijanuskian territory with ease. The country got divided between the and.

On November 23, 1943, the, led by , was founded after a meeting in the city of , thus the Balkan Liberation movement started. A provisional government was established, called the National Provisional Government of North Ijanusky, and the civilians started joining the resistance movements against the Fascists.

The war ended in 1945 and the was established that same year, with Ijanusky as one of its constituent republics. Yugoslavia was a one-party socialist federal republic composed of the republics of, , , , , and Ijanusky.

During this socialist period, Ijanusky was, for the most part, a very flourishing and peaceful region. Some international companies like, , and operated in the country.

Breakup of Yugoslavia and contemporary history
Following Tito's car accident and death in 1978, the country became way unstable. The Yugoslavian government tried to incorporate  and economic reforms, but it wasn't enough to stabilize the country again. So, a referendum was held in the country and a whopping 85% of the citizens voted for the separation of the constituent republics.

On October 28th, 1983, formally separated into the countries of, , , ,  (now called North Macedonia), and Ijanusky.

The first draft of the Constitution was passed, and Ijanusky became a federal republic of 16 states and one autonomous city. The country successfully transitioned into a capitalist market, and the nation experienced a huge economic and social growth. Negotiations with the began in 1993, and in 1995, Ijanusky was accepted into the union. The country also adopted the on 1st January 2002 and grew economically even more. A referendum to join was held in 2006, and over 60% of the population voted no.

Nowadays, Ijanusky is a prosperous and wealthy country, with a stable economy and politics, and does great in terms of education, healthcare, and equality.

Geography
Ijanusky is located in the, lying between latitudes and  N and longitudes  and  E. The country is mostly mountainous, as it is situated in the central and southern. On the north and along the coast the land is flatter and very fertile, as well as on the plains found between the mountains, like the. The highest peak in the country is the, which is also the highest summit in the entire Dinaric Alps, standing at 2,694m.

Ijanusky also encompasses the biggest lake in the Balkan peninsula, the, on the state of Zeta. The nation has a long access to the to the west, while the  and  rivers for the most part form natural borders with  and, respectively.

The prevails on the coastal regions and the south, while the climate is  in the northern plains, mainly because of altitude.

Politics
Since its independence, Ijanusky has been a , inspired by the governments of , the , and the. The executive branch of the government has two leaders, the President of the Federation (currently Alma Breziňski) which is head of state and elected for a 4-year term, and the Prime Minister (currently Nikola Koljas), appointed directly by the President.

The National Assembly of Ijanusky is a  composed of the Congress and the Senate. The Congress elects the government and thus has the power to dismiss it via a. The Senate directly represents the states, each one getting five senators.

Ijanusky is also considered one of the most developed democracies in Europe, serving as a model for countries throughout and. It has been ranked as a by the.

Foreign relations
See also: Seven Stars Council

Ijanusky has been a member of the since 1995. The nation maintains diplomatic relations with 186 countries and has an embassy in 63 of them. The country is also a member of the, the , and many more organizations.

The nation is a member of the Seven Stars Council, an international organization formed by seven Mapperdonian countries. The capital of the alliance is Miljacka.

Ijanusky is also allied to many nations across Mapperdonia, engaging in trade, military and economic affairs, immigration policies, and such. The federation has formal alliances with seventeen nations. Its closest allies are Swania,  Inkami, the  Western Republic, and  Athis. The nation also works closely with the governments of Randesia and  Hyrcania.

Administrative divisions
Ijanusky is a divided into 16 states and one autonomous city, Miljacka. Each state is further divided into municipalities, for a total of 160. The city of Miljacka is divided into eight districts.

Each state has a unicameral congress which is voted every four years by the citizens, and the people from Miljacka elect their representatives for the Miljacka City Council.

Economy
The Ijanuskian is highly diversified and developed. According to the, Ijanusky stands at 30th place in with $413.895 billion, and fifth place in , at $73.952.

The main drivers of the economy of Ijanusky are, foreign multinationals, and national banks, employing two-thirds of the workforce. is more prominent in northern and coastal regions, as they provide the most suitable land for farming.

The country joined the in 2002 and has since continued to grow its economy.

Transport
Ijanusky's road network is very developed, at pair with. The construction of new motorways is considered a priority for the government as it helps with uniform economic development between states and access to the country as a tourist destination.

The Pan-Ijanuskian Highway is the backbone of the country's road network, traversing from the north to the south through major cities. There are eight international airports in the country, but Miljacka International Airport is the most important one. The flag carrier for Ijanusky is ijanuSkies.

Energy
Ijanusky is one of the leading powers in the and  in. and energies are the most produced in the country, but  and  are also used.

From July 25th, 2016 to August 25th, 2016 the nation ran 100% on green energy, setting a new record for Europe.

Tourism
Along with, Ijanusky is one of the most visited countries in the Balkans. Its geographic location, picturesque coasts, varied landscape, culture, and infrastructure has made the country a hotspot for tourism.

The capital Miljacka leads in historical tourism, but the principal spots are on the coast. , the, or the island of are some of the most visited places.

Tourism accounts for a huge part of the Ijanuskian GDP and dominates the service sector.

Demographics
According to the 2018 census, Ijanusky has a population of 5.596.789, ranking and. The country has a of 86.63 inhabitants by square kilometer, the third-highest in the Balkans.

Despite this, the distribution of the population across the country is very unequal. The most populated areas are on the north, the coast, and the south, as this is where most flat areas are located, though the capital and biggest city, Miljacka, lies on a more mountainous location around the geographical center of the nation.

The majority of the population, around 60%, live in urban areas. Miljacka is the only city with more than half a million inhabitants, and there are seven more with over 100,000 people.

Religion
Ijanusky has no official religion. is a right defined by the Constitution which also defines all as equal before the law and.

According to the 2018 census data, most Ijanuskians, a 68.44%, identify as ; of these, make up 52.24% of the whole population, making the largest religious group of the country. 15.16% of Ijanuskian Catholics follow, while a 1.04% follow. After Christianity, the second-largest religion is, accounting for 7.5% of the population. 21.8% of Ijanuskians do not follow any religion, making Ijanusky the country with the in the Balkans.

Languages
Main article: Ijanuskian language

According to the Constitution of Ijanusky, the sole official language of the nation is Ijanuskian, a also spoken in Campidano and by the Ijanuskian diaspora all around the world. It is also the official language of Campidano, and one of the official languages of several institutions like the.

Ijanusky is a linguistically homogenous nation; 92% of the population speak Ijanuskian, but there are other languages spoken on the territory. and are recognized as national languages, while others like  and  are legally protected. is also spoken, mostly by the Ijanuskian Swanians, which make about 2% of the population.

Media
See also: Television in Ijanusky