State of Swandea

The State of Swandea, as it is officially named, or simply Swandea, is a parliamentary monarchy in the borderline region between Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Its king, Wilhelm III of the Theissen Dynasty, is currently withdrawn from the Head of State position as a result of his declining health; currently, his duties are split between Prime Minister Arthur Lutoštawski and Chief of Foreign Affairs Richard Wegener.

Germanic ethnicity is a small majority in the nation (17.6% as of 2010); however, due to its mixed ethnical background (including significant percentages of Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Greek, Scandinavian and Slavic descendants), the country is considered a main European crossroad in terms of culture and history.

History
Historians call the Swandean History a “philological nightmare”. On more than one occasion in its history, the ruling body of the territory has promoted a nationwide campaign of “historical revision”, during which many (if not most) historically relevant documents, constructions or testimonies were tainted, altered, or deliberately destroyed. Thus, a minimally reliable complete Swandean history will be an academic challenge for years to come.

Pre-1800 Period
Most of the material that refers to this period has been tainted beyond any reliability. It is known however, that some of the region’s rulers were Edvard I and Edvard II of the Größenthal Dynasty, and later by Emerich IV of the German von Trapp nobility line, who would be a distant antecessor to Wilhelm I Theissen. It is not known, however, if they were already kings at their own right or if they were vassals to one of the neighboring regions’ kings. It is also known that the influx of immigrants to the region was already larger than in other regions of Europe, but the motives for such are unknown.

The Abbey of Saint Mallanthias is believed to be founded circa 1750-1780.

Culture
Swandea is, due to its varied influences, is a rich and diversified nest of culture. Bergheim is considered one of its culturally richest cities, both in the nation and in Europe, among with Nieuwegaard and Auvergnie.

Music
It is mainly famous as home to the prestigious orchestras: Bergheim Philarmoniker, Archenau Symphonic Society, Finchley Radio Orchestra, König Wilhelm Operhaus Orkester. In terms of chamber music, it is home to the Theissenberg Chamber Orchestra, the Nieuwegaard University Experimental Music Ensemble (the ‘NU Nieuwemusik’), the Stravian Orchestra and the Alpensee New Music Society.

Message from Swandean Foreign Ministry
This informational website is to receive updates and enhancements in short notice. Please, do feel welcome to visit our beloved country anytime. 

Richard Wegener Swandean Chief of Foreign Affairs