Gonzland, officially the Federal Republic of Gonzland (Gonzlandic: Bondesrépublik Gonzlanda; Sallyish: Republiká féderial Gónzasizag; Donish: Bondsrepublikár Gonsland), is a island country in Western Europe. The nation's capital and most populous city is Ninburg, while its financial center is Sermurt, Pennyduria. The country's mainland is Døllgejsch Island, located in the east of the Atlantic Ocean and borders Trapaye in the southwest and Uddary in the northwest, and it consists of more than 20 additional islands floating in the Atlantic Ocean.
First founded in 1834, Gonzland has a long history consisting of slaves. federalism and imperialism in the early 20th century. Between 1937 and 1944, it was a dictatorship led by Peter Haikel that lasted as long as Nazi Germany.
Gonzland is a highly developed country and a member of the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, GFN Commerce Board and the Council of Europe. Its population in Q1 2025 was 65,511,888.
Etymology[]
The English name for Gonzland derives from the Old High German Ganslant, which stands for "Geese' land". At the time of the arrival of European, Døllgejsch Island's wildlife consisted mainly of geese. Its modern form is derived from one of Kungter Pøsen III's letter in 1902, which mentioned "gonzland".
Culture[]
Main article: Culture in Gonzland
People in Gonzland describe Gonzland since the late 1970's as "Country of Gonzlins" because of their art deco architecture, change in culture since 1977, technological advances and etc.
History[]
Pre-history[]
The island now known as Døllgejsch Island where Gonzland sits is thought to have emerged from the breakup of Laurasia at the end of the Cretaceous Period. The island was originally mentioned as Wiringoux by Charlemagne, and was first seen by Italian captain Petro Borchetti, though he did not visit the island nor its people.
The early inhabitants, the Gonzoni and Geregals were known for their indigenous culture like living in tents, playing music and painting or sketching. This led to the discovery of art known as Hjyinspor, which is art based on strange amalgamations of other art cultures.
In 1703, Anten Christerisch von Döllering became the first European to visit Døllgejsch Island after sailing on the Fässermacht ship for 9 years. and showed the inhabitants the elements they should need. The indigenous people were not keen to agree with Christerisch though, fearing that they would bring slavery to their culture. Construction of buildings began in 1718. Nevertheless, this was the first European colonization of Døllgejsch Island.
The Republic of the Gonzoni (1834-1897)[]
In November 1834, the Republic of the Gonzoni was proclaimed on Døllgejsch Island and ruled by a kungter, Lørten I. The republic was introduced to European policies such as legislature.
The Gonzlandic Empire (1897-1919)[]
A new monarch government formed by Kungter Pøsen III in 1897 founded the Gonzlandic Empire. The empire colonized various territories in Torland and East Asia.
Gonzland joined World War I in 1915 against Germany's Triple Alliance and under the regime of kungter Gøtha IV. There were 4 million deaths in the war.
The First Gonzlandic Republic (1919-1937)[]
Following the end of the Second World War and the death of Gøtha IV, the First Gonzlandic Republic took the empire's place in January of 1919. The new government led by the Democratic Union of Gonzland or DUG established the first democratic constitution which focused on legislature, executive and judiciary policies, and elected Benedikt Súder as President of the First Gonzlandic Republic.
The first republic also abolished slavery entirely through the Sklavenfrei campaign in September 1919. This was the first time Gonzland gave Africans citizenship. The financial crisis of 1929 severely weakened Gonzland's economy and power, as protests began due to the rising prices and poverty. The currency value of the Gonzlandic crown nosedived by 77% and banks were forced to start printing money as prices kept rising. The protests evolved into a 1936 revolution that would lead the rise of revolutionist-turned-fascist Peter Haikel.
Peter Haikel's fascist dictatorship (1937-1944)[]
After the removal of Súder in August 1936, National Gonzlandic Party leader Peter Haikel was elected president. He promised to strengthen support and stabilized the economy. Haikel re-established the Imperialparlamenta, where politics were initially being discussed. In 1937, however, he transitioned into fascism following a meeting with Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler. The revolutionist named himself a dictator and turned Gonzland into a puppet state of Nazi Germany. Haikel soon began his reign of atrocities that included the 1938 massacre of the indigenous Zenat people which opposed his rule, as well as abusing the forces by having them arrest other opposers. His regime overall lasted until 1944. The year before the collapse of Nazi Germany, Haikel fled to Mexico, marking the fall of Fascist Gonzland and the establishment of a new democratic government.
The Haikel era is considered one of the most divisive parts of Gonzlandic history, according to the 1993 book Gonzland: The Good Side and The Evil Side At Once by critic Darius Cérolänge.
The Second Gonzlandic Republic and the Federal Republic of Gonzland (1944-1947)[]
After Haikel's removal from power, a new democratic government, led by Trest Mójeco (DUG), took over Gonzland and announced plans to restructure the country's unstable economy. His first plan was to erase everything from Haikel's dictatorship in what is now referred as Dehaikelication. Many objects from the Haikel era are now preserved in museums, while some have been lost due to multiple factors (e.G. burned in a fire or destroyed by fascists). The new government restored policies taken into effect throughout the first republic, and the country elected Schey Mangørn as Chancellor after a 1950 election. Due to ethnic differences, the region of Uddary declared sovereignty in the winter 1945. In the region of Trapaye, conflict between imperialists and democrats in the Parliament led to a controversial division in 1945. Eastern Trapaye was established as a kingdom, while Western Trapaye became a republic. Døllgejsch Island was now the location of four nations. This included the Federal Republic of Gonzland, which was formed after a brief backup government in mid-February of 1946.
Gonzland throughout the Cold War (1947-1991)[]
The Federal Republic of Gonzland remained mostly neutral throughout the Cold War, while its southern neighbors fought over factors such as economy, politics and trends. The country heavily relied on the United States and the United Kingdom. In its first few years, poverty was still a major issue in several towns, with homelessness having a peak of 56%. So was corruption, which had been led since Haikel's dictatorship. Eventually though, Gonzland's changing government would try to solve the issues by becoming a member of the United Nations in 1957. A political crisis in the 1970s led to numerous resignations and new policies over politics.
On November 22, 1984, 81-year-old former dictator Peter Haikel was arrested in the United States and extradited back to Gonzland, where he was charged for his horrific war crimes involving his dictatorship. He was executed by the electric chair on December 10, 1986. This made him one of the last people sentenced to capital punishment before its abolition in January 1985. After Microsoft struggled to license Windows into the Gonzlandic PC market, a small IT company known as Marchetann began working on a clone called OS86, which reutilized the Windows kernel and was finished by September 1, 1986. The company went on to become one of the largest tech companies in Gonzland.
Modern history (1991-present)[]
Gonzland's current constitution was established on February 12, 1991 after the election of President Marc Greut (KPG). Following a 1994 referendum, Gonzland officially joined the European Union on January 1, 1995, alongside Konrey, Bytiorelle, Austria, Finland, and Sweden, while the Gonzlandic crown, which had been the country's official currency for 122 years, was quietly retired in favor of the euro in 2002. It also became a member of the Gonzland-Federicash-Naiarastan Commerce Board after its founding in 2004.
A political scandal in March 2003 led to the impeachment of President Yohan Wicks, and he resigned from office on October 1 of that year. Richard Grundy would take the position for 5 years before leaving in the winter of 2009.
On the afternoon of September 16, 2007, a terrorist attack in Mygging took place and killed 9 people, while wounding 6 others. According to reports, the attack was perpretated by the Islamic terrorist group Terronzlanda, which had previously attacked Saint Sagelle 8 years prior, where they killed 15 people.
Gonzland was hit hard by the global financial crisis of 2007 and 2008, as multiple small banks collapsed and the economy took a nosedive from the effects of the Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy. One of the most notable bank failures was the Mezdane Bank Service (Sedvija Banca Mezdana, or SBM), which had 400 banking centers in the Mezdane region. The bankrupt company would be absorbed into the Dutch banking institution ING Group in 2009 after its €800,000 acquisition.
The government introduced a new reform of its administrative division system in December 2011. It took effect in January 2012, reducing and reshaping the 22 states to 20 states.
Economy[]
Gonzland has a total GDP of €578.2 billion as of 2025, or $49,124 per capita.
It is the largest supplier of cable television in the northwest of Europe with providers GonzP and Telekom Gonzland supplying the most of it.
Transport and infrastructure[]
Gonzland has a massive high-speed train system run by Gonzlandic Rails (Gonzlandasche Schynnen). The Gonzlandic motorway, the Autobahn, has no general federally mandated speed limit for some classes of vehicles.
The sixth busiest port in Northern Europe is Errot's Frepir Port. The country's largest airports are Sermurt Airport, Ninburg Airport, Airport of Fojveno na Null and Sødenpâch Airport. Nuclear power plants were phased out in 2024, with many having been replaced by wind turbines and solar panels.
Bans[]
Main article: List of things banned in Gonzland
Gonzland bans things that are considered offensive, left-winged or radical. It also bans content that may be insensitive or illegal by law, such as improper piracy or bank fraud.
Media[]
Television[]
Main article: Television in Gonzland
Television in Gonzland is diverse, as it is run by three television joints that operate for a majority of the three languages each. There are also smaller, regional channel offerings available in the country, such as Ninburg Television and Broadcaster Vita in Saint Sagelle.
The Gonzlandic Public Television (GØT) is the largest and oldest public broadcaster joint of Gonzlandic television, operating in every Gonzlandic-speaking state and region. It was founded as a radio channel on January 15, 1930 and as a television broadcaster on May 19, 1955.
Donish-language television is offered by the Donish Television Group. It was founded by former crew of the BBC Dønijs newscast on June 30, 1992 and is usually funded by the BBC.
In the Sallyish states of the country, the largest broadcaster joint is Telebisija Frójer, founded by legendary Bîllionär host Stefan Frójer in 1967.
Most television channels air 24/7, with some exceptions: Children channels air between 6:00 AM and 20:15 PM. Some channels stay on-air until midnight. When signing off, a test card or off-air loop is shown, while some channels timeshare or hand over with another channel for primetime programming.
Education[]
While nursery school is optional, formal education is compulsory for all children from the age of 6-7. Details vary from state to state. Children need to attend school for a total of 15 years (of which 6 may be for an apprenticeship).
Education in Gonzland is divided into six levels: primary, secondary I and II, tertiary I and II and the quaternary sector.
School days are from Monday to Friday. The average school day is from 8:00 AM to 12:30 AM. Some older students may finish later depending on their school, but the latest school finish time is around 4:00 PM. In some schools, school hours are shorter on Friday, while others offer afterschool programs in-house (e.G. school lunchtime). Some Gonzlandic schools have cafeterias, where children, teenagers and staff can eat during lunchtime.
Politics[]
Main article: Politics in Gonzland
Gonzland is a federal, parliamentary, representative democratic republic. Federal legislature is vested in the parliament of Bondesparlamenta (Federal Parliament) and Nationalkonzell (National Council), which form the legislative body. The Bondesparlamenta is elected through direct elections using the mixed-member proportional representation system. Members of the Nationalkonzell represent and are appointed by the governments of the twenty states. The head of state is the President of Gonzland, who is assisted by the Prime Minister of Gonzland. The current president is August Farøster as of 2017, while its current prime minister is Ankár Dømergár since 2010.
Law[]
Gonzland's civil law system is heavily modeled after the German civil law, which is based on Roman law with some references to Germanic law.
Criminal and private laws are codified on the national level in the Kriminalkodus (Criminal Code) and the Búrgerkodus (Citizen Code) respectively.
Gonzland's crime rate stood at a low of 1.85 murders per 100,000 in 2018, having fallen to its lowest since 2000.
Administrative divisions[]
Main article: Administrative divisions of Gonzland
As of 2012, Gonzland is a federation of twenty administrative divisions which are referred as states; Pennyduria is the largest and most populous state in Gonzland. Each state has its own constitution, and is largely autonomous in regard to its internal organization.