Inkami
Kingdom of Inkami Inkamskíe Karlestvo (Inkamian) | |
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 Map of Central Europe with cities labeled in national languages | |
| Capital and largest city |
Krakov 50°03′N 19°56'E |
| Official languages | Inkamian |
| Ethnic groups (2022) | |
| Religion |
Secular state List of religions
64.7% Christianity —31.2% Catholicism —20.3% Lutheranism —9.2% Calvinism —4.0% Orthodoxy 29.5% Atheism 5.8% other or unanswered |
| Demonym(s) | Inkamian |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
• Monarch | Alžbíeta I |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Senate | |
| Sejm | |
| Formation | |
• Consolidation | 1371 |
• Independence | 28 December 1709 |
• First constitution | 21 July 1817 |
• Current constitution | 5 April 1948 |
• Restoration of monarchy | 21 August 1948 |
| Area | |
• Total | 300,893 km2 (116,175 sq mi) (69th) |
| Population | |
• 2019 estimate |
 43,515,011 (32nd) |
• Density | 144.62/km2 (374.6/sq mi) (89th) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2019 estimate |
• Total |
$1.647 trillion (13th) |
• Per capita |
$37,842 (26th) |
| Gini (2019) |
 24.1low |
| HDI (2019) |
0.921 very high · 20th |
| Currency | Inkamian zlaty (Ƶl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +42 |
| ISO 3166 code | IK |
| Internet TLD | .ik |
Inkami (/.in'ka.miː/, Inkamian: Inkamí, pronounced /.in.ka'miː/) officially the Kingdom of Inkami (Inkamian: Inkamskíe Karlestvo, pronounced /.in.kam'skiːɛ .kar'lɛst.vɔ/) is a country in Central Europe, situated along Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains to the north and the Danube to the south. Bordered by Bohemia and Austria to the west, Hungary to the south, Romania and Ukraine to the east, and Poland to the north.
The country has population of approximately 43 million people, making it the 8th most populous country in Europe and 32nd in the world. With area of 300,893 km2, it's the second biggest country in the region, just after Germany.
Inkami is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy divided into 15 administrative divisions (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 Silesia.
Inkami has a developed market and is a regional power of Central Europe. It has the 4th largest economy in the EU by GDP nominal - following Italy and surpassing Spain. Inkami maintains a high-income economy along with very high standards of living, life quality, safety, education, and economic liberty. Alongside a developed educational system, the state also provides free university education, social security, and a universal health care system. Member of the European Union, NATO, United Nations, Schengen Area, 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 Polans 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.
History
Origins
Inkamians were one of the biggest West Slavic tribes living within the Principality of Nitra of the Great Moravia. Due to their vicinity to Veligrad – the Moravian capital – they maintained strong cultural and linguistic ties with the region. Inkamian loyalty to the dukes and bravery in campaigns against the Magyars were greatly appreciated by duke Svatopluk I, who around year 870 enlarged the Principality of Nitra to the north, granting Inkamians vast territory within the Upper Vistula basin. Vistulans, who lived within the area, had friendly attitude towards Inkamians, thus strengthening the ties between the two tribes and creating a fairly unified society.
Despite the harmony between Moravians and Inkamians, other tribes within the empire began to grow disloyal towards their overlords in Veligrad. As Magyar invasion intensified, the Great Moravia entered the period of its decline, and eventually collapsed in early 10th century. Inkamians then proceed to form their own political entity and consolidate formed Moravian realm, eventually failing to do so and being incorporated into the Duchy of Poland only a few decades later, around year 960.
Christianization
Direct rule from Polish dukes and kings in Gniezno began a period of increased tentions between the Inkamians and the Polans. In contrary to other tribes located all around Central European Plateau, major Inkamian settlements were naturally separated from the rest of the realm by the Carpathian mountains, thus allowing the locals to maintain greater level of cultural distinctiveness. Nonetheless, the beginning of the 11th century brought rapid christianization to the area, with majority of Inkamians adapting the faith by the end of the century.
The death of duke Bolesław Krzywousty in 1138 marked the beginning of the fragmentation of Poland. Inkami initially found itself within the Seniorate Province of Władysław II, but was later incorporated into the Silesian Province. The lands were then split multiple times between each of the sons of every following ruler, eventually creating dozens of de facto independent duchies.
Consolidation of Inkami
Přemyslav Nošak, a duke of Tešin from the Silesian branch of the Piast dynasty, succeeded to the throne in the year 1358, upon the death of his father and two older brothers. He maintained close ties to Emperor Charles IV of the Holy Roman Empire, securing a strong position of his duchy within Silesia and Inkami. With Emperor’s help, he managed to consolidate most of Inkamian territories to the south-east of Tešin, reconquering major cities such as Krakov or Nitra. He was crowned the first king of Inkami in 1371.
Good relations between Inkami and the Bohemian Crown couldn’t last much longer, with two nations entering a dispute over the town of Holomóc in Moravia soon after. Yet, following the sudden death of the Emperor in 1378, Přemyslav successfully incorporated the area into Inkami, thus consolidating his power and strengthening his influence in Central Europe.
The king spent most of his late years improving nation’s economy, modernizing army, as well as expanding major cities. His successors then focused on securing Inkamian eastern border, incorporating Red Ruthenia into the Crown in early 15th century. The country also participated in crusades against the Ottomans, with a major victory of Christian coalition led by king Vaclav I in the battle of Varna, which resulted in the Turkish withdrawal from most of its possessions in Bulgaria and Greece.
Moravian and Silesian successions
Shortly after the end of the crusade, Inkami began seeking expansion westwards. The country has just managed to establish alliance with the Habsburg dynasty of Austria, who shared common rivals – Bohemia, Poland and Hungary. As a sign of friendship, a marriage was arranged between the Habsburg heir to the Austrian throne and an Inkamian princess. The wedding became a great success to the Inkamians, as the Holy Roman Emperor approved Inkamian claim to the Moravian throne. The decision was taken as a great insult by the Bohemians, as the region broke away from the crown only a couple months prior. Nonetheless, Vaclav I was welcomed enthusiastically in Brno, where he was crowned the king of Moravia, officially putting the country in a personal union under Inkami.
Meanwhile, to the north, other Silesian branches of the Piast dynasty kept struggling to consolidate other Silesian minors and form a unified, centralised state. Two counties in Lower Silesia: Głogów and Oleśnica, were vassalized by the Polish. The debts incurred by Vaclav I and his eventual abdication damaged Inkamian stability. Unfortunately, these internal matters prohibited intervention in the neighbouring duchies, thus giving the Polish branch of Jagiellonian dynasty free hand to annex the remaining part of Lower Silesia, as well as the city of Opole.
Expedition to Burgundy
Following the incorporation of Moravia and Upper Silesia, Inkami gained a direct border with the Holy Roman Empire. Diplomats were sent to the most prominent states within the Empire and beyond, establishing close diplomatic ties with the Margraviate of Brandenburg, Electorate of Saxony, the Bavarian states, and the Duchy of Burgundy. As soon as the heir to the Inkamian throne - Kazimir II - was of age, he was sent to the Burgundian royal court in Dijon, hoping to find a wife and secure his succession line. Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, was impressed by the young prince and promised to arrange an engagement between his daughter Mary and Kazimir. The only condition set by the duke was Inkamian involvement in the Burgundian Wars against the Swiss Confederacy. Kazimir accepted the offer and set off to war alongside Charles. The marriage was to take place upon their return to Dijon.
Charles' expedition has suffered great losses and as harsh winter was approaching, it was clear Burgundy would lose the war. Despite Kazimir's insisting to pull out, the duke was determined to bring the siege of Nancy to an end. On 5 January 1477, René II, Duke of Lorraine, gathered enough forces to encircle the besieged city and push back the attack. The battle resulted in a crippling defeat of the Burgundians. Kazimir managed to escape at the last moment and returned to Dijon, where he hoped to be reunited with Charles. The duke, however, was found dead on the battlefield. After hearing the news, Mary called off the wedding and prohibited Kazimir from ever returning to Burgundy.
As Charles failed to have a male heir, and as the engagement between Mary and Kazimir was broken, Burgundy has entered a succession crisis. The Burgundian princess opted to marry a Habsburg candidate - Archduke Maximilian, further damaging relations with the Inkamian royal court.
Inkamian claim to Burgundy
Despite the fallout between the monarchs of Burgundy and Inkami, king Kazimir never renounced his claims to the Burgundian throne, which was promised to him by the late Duke Charles the Bold. As the Kingdom of France annouced its own claims to Burgundian lands, Inkamian diplomats were sent to Paris to resolve the dispute and form a united coalition against the Habsburgs. The alliance was later enlarged by Charles II, the disputed Duke of Guelders, as well as the Duchy of Lorraine, thus ending its hostilities with Inkami.
The coalition was triggered by Louis XI of France, when he declared war on the Habsburgs in 1477, quickly capturing the Burgundian heartland and Picardy. Charles II successfully returned to Guelders, and supported by the Dutch rebels has started pushing towards The Hague. The forces of René II of Lorraine alongside Swiss mercenaries have began the siege of Luxembourg. In the east, king Kazimir managed to cross the Danube in Prešpotok, slowly pushing towards Vienna. Poor organization of the Habsburg army and lack of communication between the fronts in Burgundy and Austria led to severe losses on their behalf.
As the war seemed hopeless for Maximilian I, he abdicated from the Burgundian throne in 1479 and renounced all further Habsburg claims in Low Countries. The four members of the coalition sent their rulers and diplomats to Arras, where in 1482 the Duchy of Burgundy and all its former subjects were partitioned, with Inkami annexing the counties of Flanders and Namur, as well as the northern part of the County of Hainaut and the southern part of the Duchy of Brabant. Following the peace treaty, Kazimir headed to Brussels, where he proclaimed the formation of the Duchy of Flanders-Brabant in a personal union under the Kingdom of Inkami.
An imperial decree issued in 1502 has officially excluded Low Countries from the Holy Roman Empire, thus allowing the Duke of Guelders to adopt the title of the King of the Netherlands, as well as elevate Flanders-Brabant to the rank of the kingdom.
The Mazovian succession crisis
Following the crisis in Burgundy, the nearly 80-year long reign of Kazimir II was relatively peaceful. King’s diplomatic efforts and strategic marriages resulted in a temporal relation improvement between Inkami and Poland. That changed in 1526, shortly after death of two young dukes of Mazovia – Stanisław I and Janusz III, thus making the Mazovian line of the Piast dynasty extinct, and – according to previous agreements – putting Mazovia in a personal union under Poland. The royal court in Warsaw suspected poisoning by the Polish members of the royal family.
To prevent incorporation of Mazovia into Poland, duchess Anna attempted to seize power in the duchy. Her claim was, however, considered weak in comparison to the Polish king. She, therefore, decided to ask Kazimir II of Inkami for help. The king opposed any kind of intervention, however, due to his elderly age, majority of royal power was given to his son and the heir to the throne – Vaclav II – who accepted the call for help. As Hungary still remained in a personal union under Poland, it meant a two-front war for Inkami, therefore Vaclav used his influence in Vienna to persuade the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V to aid him in the fight on the southern front.
Thanks to high level of education achieved during his stay in Vienna, Vaclav II managed to successfully siege Hungarian capital of Buda within the very first year of the war. He then moved to the northern front, where he successfully defended Mazovian castles in Sochaczew and Płock, as well as pushed into Poland itself, capturing Toruń, Łęczyca and Warta. A peace treaty was signed, confirming Mazovian independence under Anna’s rule, granting territorial gains (Varta to Inkami, Chęciny to Mazovia), and revoking Polish overlordship over Silesian counties. As the war left Poland in a poor state, Hungary soon broke the personal union, crowning Jan I Zápolya as Hungarian king. Jan, whose mother was connected to both Inkamian and Mazovian line of Piast dynasty, established friendly relations with the royal courts of Warsaw and Krakov.
In 1552, the children of victorious monarchs – Vaclav III of Inkami and Zofia of Mazovia – were married in Warsaw, thus uniting two branches of Piast dynasty, as well as their respective realms.
Inkami under Habsburg Dynasty
The Piast dynasty has reigned in Krakov until 1625, when Frederik Vilem, grandson of Vaclav III and king of Inkami from 1617, suddenly passed away during his visit to the Netherlands. The throne was then claimed by his sister Alžbíeta, however, she was never officially crowned due to Habsburg claim. Their right to Inkamian throne was enforced by political and military strength of the Holy Roman Emperor. Alžbíeta was eventually recognised as the regent of Inkami and was allowed to keep her position until the Habsburg heir, Ferdinand IV, came to age in 1649. During this time, she established first Inkamian parliament in Krakov, hoping it would help maintain autonomy within the Habsburg monarchy. She was then sent to exile and settled in Warsaw, where her rule was still recognized. The Kingdom of Mazovia was then seized by the Wettin dynasty and eventually united with the rest of Poland under Augustus II the Strong.
Habsburg rule was not seen as legitimate by the Inkamians. As the royalist were about to lose the English Civil War, Ferdidand feared the spread of revolutionary ideas to his realm, thus he ruled the kingdom mainly from his residences in Prague and Vienna.
In the following decades of the Habsburg reign Inkami was expanded to the east, with Kluž and Sučava incorporated into the Crown. The eastward expansion, however, came with a cost. The constant expeditions of the Habsburgs greatly increased army spendings, eventually destroying Inkamian economy. The people of Inkami grew more and more disloyal, and, as many anticipated, the anti-Habsburg sentiments would soon reach their breaking point.
Wars of Independence
In 1703 Rákóczi's War of Independence 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, Charles VI of Austria 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 Holy Roman Empire.
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 John William III in Krakov in 1712.
Silesian Wars
Following Inkamian and Bohemian independence, the right to rule over the region of Silesia was claimed by Prussia's Hohenzollern dynasty. 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 Opolí found themselves under the rule of Hohenzollerns. The recent Prussian expantion was alarming to its other neighbours, including France and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth under the House of Wettin. 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 Electorate of Saxony, which was in a personal union over Poland-Lithuania. As Polish-Lithuanian armies were advancing into East Prussia near city of Königsberg, 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 Memel to the Commonwealth, and only returned Opolian Silesia to Inkami, with Lower Silesia and city of Vratislav remaining under Prussian rule.
Napoleonic Wars
In late 1805 Inkamian king Karol August went on a diplomatic mission to Paris, where three days later he signed an alliance treaty with Napoléon Bonaparte. According to the agreement, Inkami joined the Continental System. When the War of the Fourth Coalition broke out, Inkamian armies fought Russian Empire on the eastern front, as well as assisted France in successful Battle of Jena–Auerstedt against Prussia. The king sent a small expedition force to help Napoleon against Austria as well. Thanks to Treaties of Tilsit, Inkami regained control over half of Lower Silesia and the city of Vratislav. The country also supported formation of Duchy of Warsaw.
In 1809, Inkami fought alongside France in the War of the Fifth Coalition. After Treaty of Schönbrunn 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 industrialisation and easier access to higher education. Newly introduced positivist ideas 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 suffrage movements. Inkami was then the second country in Europe to grand women the right to vote in 1880, just after the Grand Duchy of Tuscany 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 Congress Poland under the Russian Empire after fall of its two uprisings, in 1831 and 1864 respectively. In 1910, Poles made up 11% of city's population.
World War I
The outbreak of World War I 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 German Empire. 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 Central Powers or Russia.
The topic of Inkamian participation returned in early 1916, when the German-Russian front hit a stalemate on the Vistula 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 Entente, 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 Liegnitz in case of victory. The agreement was honoured 3 years later by the Treaty of Versailles. Inkamian representatives were also present during the Paris Peace Conference, as the Western powers believed Inkamian input would be crucial in maintaining the resolutions of the Treaty of Trianon.
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 Prague, Plzeň, Liberec and České Budějovice. 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 Hradec Králové (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 Republic of Bohemia 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 Soviet Union and the Weimar Republic. Germany's chancellor Wilhelm Marx and Poland's president Ignacy Mościcki 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, Munich Agreement was signed. Bohemian Sudetenland 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 invasion of Westerplatte.
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 government in exile 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 Iron Curtain 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 Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact.
Inkami received high war reparations from Germany and gained one of the four Austrian occupation zones (Niederösterreich and Burgenland). In 1947 a referendum was held, whether the king shall return from exile or not. Almost 80% of men and women voted in favour.
Austrian State Treaty 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 Maastricht Treaty 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 Eurozone or not. Over 70% of the population voted against the idea. Inkami was granted an opt-out 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 Fatra-Tatra Area (including Tatra Mountains, Greater Fatra and Lesser Fatra) with the highest point of Gerlach (2,655 m). The largest lowland is Great Hungarian Plain in the south.
Climate
Inkamian climate can be described as a temperate climate with relatively cold winters and warm summers.
Climate data for Krakov
| Climate data for Krakov, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1951–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 17.3 (63.1) |
21.0 (69.8) |
24.7 (76.5) |
31.2 (88.2) |
33.7 (92.7) |
36.0 (96.8) |
36.7 (98.1) |
38.3 (100.9) |
35.8 (96.4) |
27.9 (82.2) |
24.0 (75.2) |
19.9 (67.8) |
38.3 (100.9) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 10.9 (51.6) |
13.3 (55.9) |
18.9 (66) |
25.3 (77.5) |
28.9 (84) |
32.1 (89.8) |
33.4 (92.1) |
33.2 (91.8) |
28.4 (83.1) |
24.4 (75.9) |
17.8 (64) |
11.6 (52.9) |
34.7 (94.5) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 2.3 (36.1) |
4.4 (39.9) |
9.1 (48.4) |
15.8 (60.4) |
20.6 (69.1) |
24.0 (75.2) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
20.2 (68.4) |
14.6 (58.3) |
8.2 (46.8) |
3.3 (37.9) |
14.5 (58.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −1.0 (30.2) |
0.4 (32.7) |
4.1 (39.4) |
9.8 (49.6) |
14.6 (58.3) |
18.3 (64.9) |
20.0 (68) |
19.3 (66.7) |
14.2 (57.6) |
9.2 (48.6) |
4.4 (39.9) |
0.2 (32.4) |
9.5 (49.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −3.5 (25.7) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
0.3 (32.5) |
4.8 (40.6) |
9.5 (49.1) |
13.2 (55.8) |
14.9 (58.8) |
14.4 (57.9) |
10.1 (50.2) |
5.7 (42.3) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−2.2 (28) |
5.5 (41.9) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | −14.0 (6.8) |
−11.4 (11.5) |
−6.4 (20.5) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
3.0 (37.4) |
8.1 (46.6) |
9.9 (49.8) |
9.2 (48.6) |
3.8 (38.8) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−5.8 (21.6) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
−16.4 (2.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −26.1 (−15) |
−26.8 (−16.2) |
−23.2 (−9.8) |
−4.6 (23.7) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
2.3 (36.1) |
6.6 (43.9) |
4.5 (40.1) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
−16.1 (3) |
−25.7 (−14.3) |
−26.8 (−16.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 37.9 (1.492) |
33.3 (1.311) |
38.3 (1.508) |
48.4 (1.906) |
82.6 (3.252) |
81.1 (3.193) |
98.6 (3.882) |
75.1 (2.957) |
70.3 (2.768) |
53.1 (2.091) |
41.8 (1.646) |
32.4 (1.276) |
693.0 (27.283) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 16.9 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 12.9 | 14.6 | 13.8 | 14.7 | 12.4 | 12.0 | 13.6 | 14.7 | 16.3 | 172.0 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 82.2 | 78.9 | 73.0 | 66.1 | 68.4 | 68.9 | 70.0 | 72.4 | 79.3 | 82.7 | 84.8 | 83.9 | 75.9 |
| Source: World Meteorological Organization (WMO) | |||||||||||||
Rivers
Inkami controlls sources of multiple major rivers in the region, including source of Vistula in Silesian Beskids, Odra in Odra Highlands and Elbe in Karkonoše. 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 high-income economy, with the GDP (nominal) per capita of $37,842 equalling 112% of the average of the European Union in 2019. According to the World Bank, Inkamian GDP nominal stands at 13th place in the world with 1,646,695 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 Marmatia.
Currency
Inkamian Zlaty (Ƶl) is the official currency of Inkami, issued by the Inkamian Royal Bank. It is divided into 100 haleř. The coins come in 1 hř, 2 hř, 5 hř, 10 hř, 20 hř, 50 hř, 1 Ƶl, 2 Ƶl, 5 Ƶl. The notes are issued in 10 Ƶl, 20 Ƶl, 50 Ƶl, 100 Ƶl, and 200 Ƶl. Each features an important Inkamian historical figure, two holograms, and two metallic-coated symbols. The shape in the top-right is 3D, facilitating accessibility. The new polymer banknotes were introduced in 2014, fully replacing the old banknotes in circulation by 2018.
Zlaty is the 9th most-traded currency in the foreign exchange market. Its exchange rate, as of January 2022, was €1 = 2.27 Ƶl. Thanks to an opt-out from year 2000, Inkami and is no longer obliged to adapt Euro as its official 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 fossil fuels. With major source of black coal in Katovice Urban Area, 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 renewable sources of energy, 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 E40, 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 2022, the most popular connection is Vratislav-Stanislavov, 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 - Bíenčice and Balice. The national flag carrier is InkAIR, operating 121 (including 8 seasonal) international connections as of 2022.
Tourism
Inkami is the third most visited country in Central Europe and 10th on the continent. 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 Vavel Castle. A notable highlight is the 13th-century Víelička Salt Mine 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 dwarfs. 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 Morskíe Oko Lake in High Tatras, just outside the town of Zakopane.
Dynasty
Ruling dynasty of Inkami is House of Vavelskí, descendants of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. 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, Karol August, restorer of Inkamian monarchy. As of today, Alžbíeta's younger brother Michal in the first in royal line of succession.
Royal family of Inkami is based in Vavel Castle in Krakov.
Government and politics
Inkami has been a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy since the 1948 Inkamian institutional referendum, in which 71% of Inkamian citizens voted in favour of bringing back the Inkamian king from exile in Greece. The Inkamian head of state is the monarch, whose prerogatives are strictly limited by the Inkamian constitution. Most executive power lies with the head of government, the prime minister, who is usually the leader of the party with the most seats in the Sejm. The PM is appointed by the monarch.
Inkamian legislative assembly is a bicameral parliament consisting of a lower house (Sejm) and an upper house (Senate). Delegates are elected in general elections, and appointed by the Inkamian monarch for a four-year term. The latest parliamentary elections were held in 2022. Inkami operates a multi-party system.
| Party | Ideology | Distribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sejm | Senate | European Parliament | ||||
| Liberalny svaz Liberal Alliance (EPP) |
Liberalism, Liberal conservatism, Pro-Europeanism | 194 / 520
|
37 / 100
|
21 / 54
| ||
| Unía rodin Union of Families (ECR) |
National conservatism, Christian democracy | 148 / 520
|
29 / 100
|
16 / 54
| ||
| Nova Europa New Europe (S&D) |
Social democracy, Progressivism, Pro-Europeanism | 105 / 520
|
19 / 100
|
11 / 54
| ||
| Zíeleni Greens (Greens/EFA) |
Green politics, Alter-globalism, Progressivism | 49 / 520
|
10 / 100
|
4 / 54
| ||
| Inkamská ludová strana Inkamian People's Party (EPP) |
Agrarianism, Democratic socialism, Euroscepticism | 24 / 520
|
5 / 100
|
2 / 54
| ||
| Distribution scheme | |
|---|---|
| Sejm | Senate |
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Law
The Inkamian jurisprudence uses civil law system, based on the Germanic law with the influence of the Napoleonic code. The first Inkamian constitution was ratified by King Karol III in 1817, following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. It was based on the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and the idea of the abolition of religious law, and further expanded to regulate more areas of the Inkamian legal system. Moreover, the 1817 Constitution redefined the idea of Inkamian monarchy, limiting the power of the monarch, thus strengthening the Inkamian parliament, allowing rapid democratization of Inkamian society. The ratification of the first Inkamian constitution is commemorated annually during a national holiday on the 21st of July.
The current Constitution of Inkami is the supreme law acting as the basis of the national legal system. It was adapted in 1948, following the Inkamian institutional referendum held earlier that year. The Inkamian constitution guarantees - among others - the freedom of speech, assembly, and religion. Nonetheless, the act prohibits hate speech and promotion of totalitarian ideologies.
The latest adjustment to the constitution was passed by the Sejm in 2021. After same-sex civil unions have been legally recognized for 14 years, same-sex marriage was officially permitted. The constitution was then adjusted to provide legal protection for spouses of the same sex, equal to the ones of the heterosexual couples.
The highest judicial organ in Inkami is the Supreme Court based in the national capital - Krakov. It maintains supremacy over all common courts within the country. The two tribunals - the State Tribunal and the Constitutional Tribunal - are separate judicial bodies, that are excluded from the influence of the Supreme Court. Their respective responsibilities are controlling the liability of people holding the highest offices, and resolving disputes on the constitutionality of legal acts adapted by the Inkamian Parliament.
Foreign relations
As one of the key members of European Union, Inkami is closely related economically to France and Germany. The country also keeps good relations with its western neighbour - Bohemia. The situation is still tense on the eastern border, with Romania claiming the regions with seizable Romanian minority (the state of Marmatia, as well as eastern provinces of Krisana). European Union is a mediator in the confict that prevents Romania from joining the organization.
As of 2022, Inkami manages 205 diplomatic missions abroad. There are also hunders of foreign diplomatic missions to the country, with embassies of countries such as Ijanusky.
Administrative divisions
Krakov
Vratislav
Prešpotok
Silesia
Elbe
Moravia
Slovakia
Old Inkia
Upper Inkia
Carpathia
Piedmont
Galicia
Lower Inkia
Marmatia
Krisana
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| Division | Capital | Population | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Capital City of Krakov
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4,070,383 | 3,978 | 1,023 | |
 Free City of Vratislav
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2,076,026 | 648 | 3,202 | |
 Free City of Prešpotok
|
727,843 | 733 | 994 | |
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Katovice | 8,103,926 | 30,345 | 267 |
 Elbe
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Hradec Karlovej | 2,256,767 | 17,794 | 127 |
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Brno | 4,065,327 | 25,957 | 157 |
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Nitra | 2,654,176 | 32,194 | 82 |
 Old Inkia
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Varta | 1,645,886 | 11,627 | 142 |
 Chrobatia
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Sudomirce | 2,629,856 | 18,674 | 141 |
 Carpathia
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Prešov | 2,718,125 | 36,199 | 75 |
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Košice | 2,670,665 | 31,970 | 84 |
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Lvov | 3,370,440 | 25,996 | 130 |
 Lower Inkia
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Stanislavov | 2,757,463 | 23,037 | 120 |
 Marmatia
|
Velkí Dul | 1,402,119 | 19,220 | 73 |
 Krisana
|
Velkí Varadin | 2,366,010 | 22,520 | 105 |
Demographics
Inkami has approximately 43.5 million inhabitants, making it the seventh-largest population in Europe and the fifth-largest in the European Union. The country has a population density of 145 inhabitants per square kilometre.
Inkamian population is aging significantly, with the median age of 43 in 2022. The country is entering the fifth stage of demographic transition with the rate of natural increase of -0,2‰ in 2022. The overall population is still growing due to positive net migration rate, mostly from the neighbouring countries.
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.
Metropolitan cities and urban areas
Largest cities in Inkami
2022 official census results | |||||||||
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| Rank | State | Pop. | Rank | State | Pop. | ||||
 Krakov Vratislav |
1 | Krakov | Krakov |
1,811,912 |
11 | Černíovice | Lower Inkia |
251,411 
|
 Lvov  Prešpotok |
| 2 | Vratislav | Vratislav |
1,552,206 |
12 | Sudomirce | Chrobatia |
239,177
| ||
| 3 | Lvov | Galicia |
786,486 |
13 | Košice | Piedmont |
237,926
| ||
| 4 | Prešpotok | Prešpotok |
521,596 |
14 | Varta | Old Inkia |
237,465
| ||
| 5 | Katovice | Silesia |
508,005 |
15 | Tarnopil | Lower Inkia |
223,867
| ||
| 6 | Brno | Moravia |
449,917 |
16 | Glivice | Silesia |
219,030
| ||
| 7 | Kluž | Krisana |
365,053 |
17 | Dubrečin | Krisana |
208,273
| ||
| 8 | Stanislavov | Lower Inkia |
262,760 |
18 | Sosnovíec | Old Inkia |
198,675
| ||
| 9 | Košice | Piedmont |
261,380 |
19 | Řešov | Chrobatia |
197,703
| ||
| 10 | Ostrava | Silesia |
261,022 |
20 | Velkí Varadin | Krisana |
188,475
| ||
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 five lines. The latest extentions to the system occured in 2022. The other is located in Vratislav.
Total annual ridership of Inkami's metro systems was estimated to 770 mln in 2022.
Immigration
In 2022, 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 the city of Vratislav having the highest immigration rate in the country. In 2022, most immigrants were Romanian (24%) and Polish (17%).
Ethnic groups
Besides Inkamians, the are 3 major ethnic groups living in Inkami. The biggest one - Silesians - are a recognised minority in Silesia. They preserve their own dialect and culture, however many declare both Silesian and Inkamian nationality. The second biggest minority - Bohemians - is spread over the Western part of Inkami, with highest numbers in the states of Elbe, Moravia, Silesia, and the city of Vratislav. The third biggest minority - Romanians - are the fastest growing minority due to high immigration rate. The biggest Inkamian-Romanian city is Kluž, located in the south-east of the country.
Religion
Throughout its early history, Inkami has been a predominantly Catholic nation. The religious structure of the country has drastically changed with the beginning of the reformation movement.
The entirety of Silesia has been greatly influenced by the theology of Martin Luther. By 1620, over 85% of Silesians had converted to Lutheranism. In the very north of the country, mainly in Old Inkia and Chrobatia, the leading reformist movement developed in accordance with the teachings of John Calvin, with over half of the local population converting to Calvinism. Krakov, which found itself between Lutheran West, Calvinist North and Catholic South, has become one of the most religiously diverse cities in 17th century Europe. Moravians, initially influenced by Bohemian Hussites, have either converted to Lutheranism or back to Catholicism, eventually splitting the region in half between the two beliefs. Other parts of the country have mostly remained Catholic, mainly due to Habsburg anti-reformation policies during their reign in Inkami between 1625 and 1711 (de facto 1649-1703).
The Inkamian Eastern Orthodox minority can be found in the easternmost regions of the country - Lower Inkia and Marmatia, that were annexed into the country after the initial reformation era.
Freedom of religion has been a core value of the Inkamian society for centuries. It has been included in the First Inkamian Constitution of 1817 and later confirmed in the current 1948 Constitution. According to the latest studies, only 20% of Inkamians actively participate in church activites every week. Furthermore, over 90% of respondents stated that religion shouldn't be brought up in national politics.
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.
National Symbols
Flag
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| Scheme | Blue | White | Burgundy | |
| HEX | #0F1347 | #FFFFFF | #BA163C | |
| RGB | 15, 19, 71 | 255, 255, 255 | 186, 22, 60 | |
| HSV | 204, 71, 77 | 0, 0, 100 | 346, 88, 72 | |
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Coat of arms
The coat of arms of Inkami has a lesser and a greater version.
The national coat of arms consists of two eagles with a golden crescent, each facing opposite directions, all in a deep blue shield with the royal crown on top.
Anthem
Tatřanski Orel (Eagle from Tatra) is the national anthem of Inkami. It was composed by Janko Matuška in 1844, with modern lyrics written by María Konopnická.
Culture
Television
Publičná Inkamská Televizya 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.