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	\|government_type = [[Federal parliamentary republic]]		\|government_type = [[Federal parliamentary republic]]
	\|leader_title1 = [[List of heads of state of Tjorl\|~~Prime Minister~~]]		\|leader_title1 = [[List of heads of state of Tjorl\|Kansler]]
	\|leader_name1 = [[Lis Ragnvald Gunnarsson]]		\|leader_name1 = [[Lis Ragnvald Gunnarsson]]
	\|leader_title2 = [[Prime Minister of Tjorl\|~~Kansler~~]]		\|leader_title2 = [[Prime Minister of Tjorl\|President]]
	\|leader_name2 = [[Milan Hedlund]]		\|leader_name2 = [[Milan Hedlund]]
	\| legislature ~~= {{sp}}~~		\| legislature = [[Parliament of Singapore\|Stórting]]
	~~\| upper_house~~ = [[~~Riksråd]]~~
	\| ~~lower_house = [[Rikslag~~]]
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	'''Tjorl''' ({{small\|''pronounced''}} {{IPA\|[ˈtjoːɹl]}}; [[Solrød]]: ''Tschuren'', {{small\|''pronounced''}} {{IPA\|[ˈʃuːɹn̩]}}), officially the '''Federal Republic of Tjorl''', is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Isbryn also form part of the Federal Realm of Tjorl. Tjorl covers ~~632~~,214 squared kilometers and has an estimated population of 63.1 million living within its 18 states. Tjorl's capital and largest city is [[Kjol]]. The country shares a long eastern border with Norway, its only neighbor. Tjorl has an extensive coastline, facing the western terminus of the Skagerrak strait, the Barents Sea, and the Tjorlish Sea, which is part of the Northern Atlantic Ocean. Through Isbryn, the nation also has a coast on the Arctic Ocean. While located considerably north, its climate remains diverse thanks to the Gulf Stream and coastal location on the Scandinavian peninsula. In 2025, Tjorl was ranked the fourth happiest country in the world.		'''Tjorl''' ({{small\|''pronounced''}} {{IPA\|[ˈtjoːɹl]}}; [[Solrød]]: ''Tschuren'', {{small\|''pronounced''}} {{IPA\|[ˈʃuːɹn̩]}}), officially the '''Federal Republic of Tjorl''', is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Isbryn also form part of the Federal Realm of Tjorl. Tjorl covers 572,214 squared kilometers and has an estimated population of 63.1 million living within its 18 states. Tjorl's capital and largest city is [[Kjol]]. The country shares a long eastern border with Norway, its only neighbor. Tjorl has an extensive coastline, facing the western terminus of the Skagerrak strait, the Barents Sea, and the Tjorlish Sea, which is part of the Northern Atlantic Ocean. Through Isbryn, the nation also has a coast on the Arctic Ocean. While located considerably north, its climate remains diverse thanks to the Gulf Stream and coastal location on the Scandinavian peninsula. In 2025, Tjorl was ranked the fourth happiest country in the world.

	Tjorl's modern territory has been documented to be inhabited by modern humanity since 10,530 BC. Various seafaring and mining city-states were established in classical antiquity. The kingdom of Tjorl was established in 1040 as a result of the unification of petty kingdoms. In 1397, it became part of the Kalmar Union, alongside the monarchies of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. However, after a deterioration of relations with Sweden, it seceded from the Union, following the First Kalmar War. In 1801, the Tjorlish Revolution overthrew the royal family and abolished monarchic rule, establishing the First Tjorlish Republic. Throughout the early 18th century, it engaged in numerous wars with Sweden, as an extension of the Coalition Wars. Tjorl was neutral during the First World War, but joined with the Allies in the Second World War following the Nazi invasion and occupation of Denmark and Norway.		Tjorl's modern territory has been documented to be inhabited by modern humanity since 10,530 BC. Various seafaring and mining city-states were established in classical antiquity. The kingdom of Tjorl was established in 1040 as a result of the unification of petty kingdoms. In 1397, it became part of the Kalmar Union, alongside the monarchies of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. However, after a deterioration of relations with Sweden, it seceded from the Union, following the First Kalmar War. In 1801, the Tjorlish Revolution overthrew the royal family and abolished monarchic rule, establishing the First Tjorlish Republic. Throughout the early 18th century, it engaged in numerous wars with Sweden, as an extension of the Coalition Wars. Tjorl was neutral during the First World War, but joined with the Allies in the Second World War following the Nazi invasion and occupation of Denmark and Norway.
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	Separation of church and state in Tjorl occurred in stages shaped by the country’s federal structure and its distinct Endrist tradition, a Lutheran-derived confession that developed in the 16th century under the influence of the Reformation in the North Sea region. Formal disestablishment began in 1989, when the Federal Assembly transferred control of clerical appointments to regional synods. A second reform in 2006 converted the Church of Tjorl into a self-governing public-law body, and a constitutional amendment that took effect on 1 January 2008 removed the last provisions tying federal offices to church membership.		Separation of church and state in Tjorl occurred in stages shaped by the country’s federal structure and its distinct Endrist tradition, a Lutheran-derived confession that developed in the 16th century under the influence of the Reformation in the North Sea region. Formal disestablishment began in 1989, when the Federal Assembly transferred control of clerical appointments to regional synods. A second reform in 2006 converted the Church of Tjorl into a self-governing public-law body, and a constitutional amendment that took effect on 1 January 2008 removed the last provisions tying federal offices to church membership.

	Before 1958, the federal constitution required the ~~Chancellor~~ and the President of the Assembly to be members of the Church of Tjorl, and clergy were employed through the Federal Ministry of Cultural Affairs with salaries drawn from the general budget. After the reforms, the Church retained custodianship of major historic sites and archives, including the Lindefjord Codex and the Kvarnholm Registers, through long-standing federal–church cooperation agreements. The Church of Tjorl continues to be recognised as the country’s historical people’s church but does not possess formal privileges over other registered religious bodies.		Before 1958, the federal constitution required the Kansler and the President of the Assembly to be members of the Church of Tjorl, and clergy were employed through the Federal Ministry of Cultural Affairs with salaries drawn from the general budget. After the reforms, the Church retained custodianship of major historic sites and archives, including the Lindefjord Codex and the Kvarnholm Registers, through long-standing federal–church cooperation agreements. The Church of Tjorl continues to be recognised as the country’s historical people’s church but does not possess formal privileges over other registered religious bodies.

	Most residents are enrolled into the Church at baptism, a practice that remains widespread in rural and coastal districts. Participation in key rites such as baptism, confirmation, marriage, and funerary services remains common regardless of regular attendance. In 2024 approximately 54 percent of the population were members of the Church of Tjorl. In the same year roughly 46 percent of newborns were baptised, and about 43 percent of fifteen-year-olds received confirmation within the Church.		Most residents are enrolled into the Church at baptism, a practice that remains widespread in rural and coastal districts. Participation in key rites such as baptism, confirmation, marriage, and funerary services remains common regardless of regular attendance. In 2024 approximately 54 percent of the population were members of the Church of Tjorl. In the same year roughly 46 percent of newborns were baptised, and about 43 percent of fifteen-year-olds received confirmation within the Church.

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	=== Music ===		=== Music ===
	~~asd~~		Tjorlish music traces its roots to a blend of maritime and highland traditions, with early notation appearing in the 17th century through parish records and seafarers’ songbooks. The Tjorlish National Academy of Music, established in 1841, formalized training in both liturgical and secular music, emphasizing the adaptation of folk melodies into structured compositions. Composers such as Arvid Sjømark and Helga Runnsdal were influential in integrating coastal song patterns and mountain laments into symphonic and chamber music, which were performed in concert halls across Europe in the 19th century. Pianist Leifur Alding and cellist Torvald Mikkelsen performed internationally, while soprano Klara Vigdís gained recognition for her interpretations of Tjorlish choral works.

			The 20th century saw the rise of narrative-driven singer-songwriters during the ''visebylgjan'' movement, a cultural phenomenon beginning in the 1940s. Artists such as Hårek Nyland, Stine Vargheim, and Anton Jørlund emphasized storytelling rooted in coastal towns and highland villages, combining traditional instruments with modern arrangements. During the 1980s and 1990s, Tjorlish experimental and electronic music expanded with composers such as Marian Krosvik and Eirik Lysund, whose works were performed in European contemporary music festivals and broadcast internationally, highlighting a trend of Tjorlish commitment to avant-garde and experimental sounds.

			Tjorlish folk music remains prominent, featuring unique instruments such as the fjordharpa, strandfløyte, and rammeleik. Folk ensembles such as Yrja Eldstad’s High Coast Ensemble, Magnus Rotebø Quartet, and Sølve Garvik Vocal Collective perform both historical and contemporary repertoires. Field recordings from the 1930s onwards document seasonal ritual chants, maritime songs, and laments from remote valleys and coastal communities. The preservation of these recordings in the Tjorlish National Sound Archive has been crucial for academic study and public access.

			The late 20th century introduced Tjorlish contributions to extreme metal and post-rock music. Bands such as Skarnheim, Hjarnholt, Blautvin, and Kveldgard achieved international recognition, performing at festivals in Europe, North America, and Japan. The Tjorlish Black Metal scene incorporated folklore, mythology, and natural imagery into its aesthetics, influencing global music trends.

			During the global post-punk revival from 1999 to 2010, Tjorl emerged as a notable center for the movement, producing bands that combined angular, staccato guitar riffs, syncopated basslines, and driving, minimalist drum patterns with tense, atmospheric reverb. Key groups included The Architects, Skarn, Geologists, The Marionettes, and Talisman, most of which incorporated polyrhythmic structures, dissonant chord progressions, and abrupt tempo shifts that distinguished Tjorlish post-punk from contemporaneous UK and American acts. The movement also intersected with electronic experimentation, as artists like Sorine Veyra and Eirik Thornvald incorporated synthesizers and unconventional percussion, further distinguishing Tjorlish post-punk scene within the global movement.

			In popular and contemporary music, Tjorlish artists have achieved both regional and international success. Female performers including Elena Grov, Sigrun Høst, Marielle Raanes, Ada Linvik, Tora Amble, and Eydís Marell have charted in Scandinavia and parts of Europe, while songwriters and producers like Stian Kregard, Inga Vårnes, Lara Bjørkedal, and Ørjan Lyst have contributed to international pop, R&B, and electronic releases. Tjorl has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest since 1962, winning twice: Elinor Havnes in 1983 and Rønn & Vale in 2004. Both songs achieved commercial success in several European countries and were followed by tours and festival appearances.

			Tjorlish music festivals play a significant role in promoting both traditional and contemporary music. The largest of these festivals is Oredovende, held in Skarlagen every April. Smaller festivals include the Brukgarden Festival in Ekravik, which showcases maritime and folk-inspired performances, Polar Resonans in Nordfjara, which features experimental and electronic music, and Musikkdag Tjorl, which encourages street performances and public workshops inspired by the French Fête de la Musique. These events attract thousands of participants annually and include performances by folk ensembles, classical orchestras, jazz collectives, and contemporary bands.

	=== Cinema ===		=== Cinema ===
	~~Norwegian~~ cinema has received international recognition. ~~The documentary film~~ ''~~Kon-Tiki~~'' (~~1950~~) ~~won an Academy Award~~. ~~Another notable film is~~ ''~~The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix~~'', ~~an animated feature film directed by Ivo Caprino. The film~~ was ~~released in 1975~~ and ~~is the most widely seen Norwegian film of all time. Nils Gaup's~~ ''~~Pathfinder~~'' (~~1987~~), ~~the story~~ of ~~the Sámi~~, ~~was nominated for an Oscar. Berit Nesheim~~'s ''~~The Other Side of Sunday~~'' ~~was nominated for an Oscar~~ in ~~1997~~.		Tjorlish cinema has received international recognition since the 1970s, when several domestic productions were screened at regional European festivals. Torstein Fabian’s ''Breakwater'' (1974) was the first Tjorlish film to appear at the Locarno Film Festival, establishing the country’s early association with social-realist and coastal narratives. During the 1980s and 1990s, a number of Tjorlish films attained broader festival visibility, including Samuel Ott’s ''Grain'' (1982), which was shortlisted for the Berlin International Film Festival, and Raffael Lund’s ''The Seventh Mooring'' (1998), noted for its depiction of Tjorlish maritime heritage. Subsequent works, such as Anton Langer’s adaptation ''Gneiss'' (1995) and Edvin Roshaug’s ''Erik's Will'' (2007) were screened at the European Film Awards, strengthening Tjorl’s presence in continental arthouse circuits.

	~~Since the 1990s, the~~ film industry ~~has~~ expanded, producing ~~up to 20~~ feature films ~~each year~~. ~~Particular successes were ''Kristin Lavransdatter''~~, ~~based on a novel by a Nobel Prize winner; ''The Telegraphist''~~ and ~~''Gurin with~~ the ~~Foxtail''~~. ~~Knut Erik Jensen was among the more successful new directors~~, ~~together with Erik Skjoldbjærg~~, ~~who is remembered for~~ ''~~Insomnia~~''. ''~~Elling'' and the 2012 adaption of '~~'~~Kon-Tiki~~'' was nominated ~~for an Oscar for the best foreign language film. The TV-series ''Skam'' created by Julie Andem received a cult following and international recognition, with many countries making their own adaptations~~.		The Tjorlish film industry expanded significantly after 1990, producing between 14 and 22 feature films annually. This growth coincided with the establishment of federal and regional film funds, particularly the Skarlagen Arts Endowment and the National Visual Media Board. Directors Elvara Antonsdottir, Magnus Thorsen, and Josip Schuler emerged as central figures in this period, resulting in Schuler’s ''Paper Crowns'' (2007) being submitted for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, while Thorsen’s ''The Clockmaker's Widow'' was nominated in 2017.

	~~Norwegian~~ directors such as ~~Joachim Rønning~~, ~~Anja Breien~~, ~~Espen Sandberg~~, ~~Liv Ullmann~~ and ~~Morten Tyldum~~ have made ~~internationally successful movies such as~~ ''~~The Imitation Game~~'', ''~~Passengers~~'', ''~~Pirates of~~ the ~~Caribbean: Salazar~~'~~s Revenge~~'' ~~and~~ ''~~Maleficent: Mistress~~ of ~~Evil~~'', ~~as well as the TV series~~ ''~~Jack Ryan~~'' and ''~~Marco Polo~~''. ~~Composers include Thomas Bergersen~~, who ~~composed~~ for ''~~Avatar~~'', ''~~The Dark Knight~~'', ''~~Harry Potter~~'' and ~~''Narnia''. Egil Monn-Iversen has been one of the most influential modern composers in Norway~~, ~~having composed scores to~~ over ~~100 Norwegian movies~~ and TV series.		Tjorlish directors such as Isak Varlen, Runa Halmsen, Eirik Møllerud, Sivert Kaldheim, and Marte Østervik have made a wide spectrum of international productions, including ''Blade Runner 2049'', ''Manchester by the Sea'', ''The Crown'', ''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'', ''Lady Bird'', ''The Tragedy of Macbeth'', and episodes of ''Mindhunter'' and ''Chernobyl'', reflecting long-standing co-production links between Tjorl’s national film bodies and overseas studios. Several Tjorlish technical specialists have also contributed to modern cinema; among them are Jonas Kveldsen, who provided additional music for ''Inception'', ''Interstellar'', and ''Game of Thrones'', and Marna Heigren, whose work as a composer for over one hundred domestic films and series between 1985 and 2020 is noted in Tjorl’s audiovisual archives.

	~~Norway~~ has been used as filming ~~location~~ for ~~Hollywood and other~~ international productions, ~~including Star Wars~~ ''The ~~Empire Strikes Back~~'' (~~1980~~)~~. Among the thousands of movies filmed in Norway include~~ ''~~Die Another Day~~'', ''~~No Time to Die~~'', ''The ~~Golden Compass~~'', ''~~Spies Like Us~~'', ''~~Mission: Impossible – Fallout~~'' and ''~~Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One~~'', ''Black Widow''~~, ''Tenet'', ''Harry Potter and~~ the ~~Half~~-~~Blood Prince'' and ''Heroes~~ of ~~Telemark~~,~~'' as well as~~ the ~~TV series ''Lilyhammer'' and ''Vikings''~~.		Tjorl has been used as a filming ground for numerous international productions due to its fjords, highland plateaus, and industrial-era districts. Portions of ''The Northman'' (2022), ''Ex Machina'' (2015), ''Force Majeure'' (2014), ''The Revenant'' (2015), ''Black Widow'' (2021), and ''Tenet'' (2020) were filmed in regions surrounding Brænnvik, Skarlagen, and the interior. Urban sequences for ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'' (2011) and ''Black Widow'' (2021) used the 19th-century industrial blocks of central Kjol. Filming activities are documented in the Tjorlish National Film Register, which maintains production records for domestic and international shoots across the country.

	=== Literature ===		=== Literature ===

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	==== Church of Tjorl ====		==== Church of Tjorl ====
	~~asd~~		Separation of church and state in Tjorl occurred in stages shaped by the country’s federal structure and its distinct Endrist tradition, a Lutheran-derived confession that developed in the 16th century under the influence of the Reformation in the North Sea region. Formal disestablishment began in 1989, when the Federal Assembly transferred control of clerical appointments to regional synods. A second reform in 2006 converted the Church of Tjorl into a self-governing public-law body, and a constitutional amendment that took effect on 1 January 2008 removed the last provisions tying federal offices to church membership.

			Before 1958, the federal constitution required the Chancellor and the President of the Assembly to be members of the Church of Tjorl, and clergy were employed through the Federal Ministry of Cultural Affairs with salaries drawn from the general budget. After the reforms, the Church retained custodianship of major historic sites and archives, including the Lindefjord Codex and the Kvarnholm Registers, through long-standing federal–church cooperation agreements. The Church of Tjorl continues to be recognised as the country’s historical people’s church but does not possess formal privileges over other registered religious bodies.

			Most residents are enrolled into the Church at baptism, a practice that remains widespread in rural and coastal districts. Participation in key rites such as baptism, confirmation, marriage, and funerary services remains common regardless of regular attendance. In 2024 approximately 54 percent of the population were members of the Church of Tjorl. In the same year roughly 46 percent of newborns were baptised, and about 43 percent of fifteen-year-olds received confirmation within the Church.

	==== Religious affiliation ====		==== Religious affiliation ====
	~~asd~~		Broader religious affiliation in Tjorl shows a long-term pattern of diversification shaped by secularisation, immigration, and internal demographic shifts. Data from the 2012 Tjorl Values Study reported that 27 percent of respondents believed in a personal deity, 41 percent expressed belief in a non-personal spirit or life force, and 28 percent reported no belief in any higher power. These proportions reflect a gradual decline in traditional religiosity since the mid-20th century, when belief in a personal deity regularly exceeded 60 percent in several regions. Weekly religious attendance has also diminished over time; surveys from the early 1990s estimated attendance between 5 and 6 percent of the population, whereas by 2020 it had fallen to 2.3 percent nationwide, with higher participation rates in interior highland cantons and lower participation in major metropolitan areas along the southern coast.

			In 2010 approximately 12 percent of residents were religiously unaffiliated, while an additional 11 percent were members of religious communities outside the Church of Tjorl. Other Christian denominations accounted for about 5.4 percent of the population, or roughly 2.8 million people. The Roman Catholic Church constituted the largest of these groups, with an estimated 1.4 million registered members in 2023, largely influenced by sustained migration from Central Europe, the Balkans, the Philippines, and Latin America. Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox communities numbered around 660,000 combined, expanding through immigration from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and the Horn of Africa. Protestant free churches, including Pentecostal, Baptist, and Methodist congregations, together had approximately 1.1 million adherents and maintained notable concentrations in former manufacturing municipalities and northern lake districts.

			Islam is the largest non-Christian religion in Tjorl. In 2023 government records listed approximately 983,400 registered members of Islamic organisations, with broader estimates approaching 1.2 million when including unregistered residents. Muslim communities are mainly concentrated in the major urban belt running from Creuzbrück to Skarlagen, reflecting labour migration beginning in the 1960s and subsequent family reunification. Hindu communities, introduced primarily through migration from South Asia and East Africa, numbered around 195,000 adherents, while Sikh communities totalled approximately 120,000, particularly concentrated in port cities and logistics centres. Buddhism is represented by nine officially recognised organisations with a combined membership of roughly 180,000, largely based in university cities with high proportions of international students and researchers. The Jewish population, historically small but continuous since the early 19th century, numbered about 15,000 in 2023 with established communal institutions in Volkberg and Verzucky. The Baháʼí Faith was followed by approximately 18,000 adherents.

			Secular and humanist organisations continue to expand. Around 2.1 percent of the population, just over 1.1 million individuals, are members of the Tjorl Humanist Union, which conducts non-religious rites of passage and offers secular ethics curricula in cantons where such programs are recognised as alternatives to confessional education. From 2008 to 2020, the fastest-growing religious communities were Orthodox Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, reflecting heightened immigration from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and South Asia. Roman Catholicism also grew substantially, although its overall share remained smaller than that of the Church of Tjorl. These developments collectively produced a more diverse religious landscape and contributed to the continued decline in the proportion of residents affiliated with the national church.

	==== Indigenous religions ====		==== Indigenous religions ====
	~~asd~~		Indigenous religions in Tjorl historically consisted of two primary strands: the Old Tjorlish form of Germanic paganism, closely related to Norse paganism, and the shamanistic traditions of the Solrød and highland communities. The Old Tjorlish religion shared core elements with Old Norse belief, including worship of a pantheon of deities connected to fertility, sea, and war, as well as veneration of ancestors and spirits tied to natural landmarks. Archaeological evidence from sites in the Vestrikholm Basin and the Auneland coast, such as carved wooden idols, ritual weapon deposits, and sacrificial stone circles dating to the 8th and 9th centuries, indicate a highly organised priestly class and regionally significant cult centres. Following the Christianisation campaigns of the 10th and 11th centuries, public pagan rites were officially banned, though household rituals and local charms persisted into the 13th century.

			The Solrød and interior highland peoples maintained a shamanistic system known as Sjørnket, involving trance states, healing ceremonies, and spirit-guided journeys marked by carved stone and wooden markers. Missionary records from the 17th century document that these practices remained widespread, particularly in remote valleys and highlands. Most Solrød communities gradually converted to Lutheran Christianity during the 18th and 19th centuries, influenced by itinerant preachers and the establishment of parish schools. In the late 20th century, renewed interest in Tjorlish cultural heritage led to a revival of both Old Tjorlish paganism and Solrød shamanism. Modern organisations such as Hovringelag Týrland, founded in 1998, and Sjørnketforbundet, established in 2003, have gained official recognition from the Ministry of Culture and support cultural preservation, education, and the performance of reconstructed rites at heritage festivals and language-revitalisation programs.

	=== Health ===		=== Health ===

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 '''Tjorl''' ({{small|''pronounced''}} {{IPA|[ˈtjoːɹl]}}; [[Solrød]]: ''Tschuren'', {{small|''pronounced''}} {{IPA|[ˈʃuːɹn̩]}}), officially the '''Federal Republic of Tjorl''', is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Isbryn also form part of the Federal Realm of Tjorl. Tjorl covers 632,214 squared kilometers and has an estimated population of 63.1 million living within its 18 states. Tjorl's capital and largest city is [[Kjol]]. The country shares a long eastern border with Norway, its only neighbor. Tjorl has an extensive coastline, facing the western terminus of the Skagerrak strait, the Barents Sea, and the Tjorlish Sea, which is part of the Northern Atlantic Ocean. Through Isbryn, the nation also has a coast on the Arctic Ocean. While located considerably north, its climate remains diverse thanks to the Gulf Stream and coastal location on the Scandinavian peninsula. In 2025, Tjorl was ranked the fourth happiest country in the world.
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 The Stórting is responsible for approving treaties negotiated by the executive branch, overseeing federal expenditures, and ensuring the accountability of the government. Amendments to the Constitution require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, reflecting the federal character of the republic and the entrenched principles of separation of powers and regional representation. The prime minister must maintain the confidence of the Rikslag, and the chamber may call for a vote of no confidence to dismiss the government.
-The Kansler of Tjorl serves as the federal head of state and is primarily entrusted with representative duties, ceremonial functions, and the safeguarding of constitutional continuity. The Kansler is elected by a Federal Assembly composed of all members of the Rikslag and an equal number of delegates appointed by the governments of the federal states, reflecting the republic’s dual democratic and federal character. While the Kansler does not direct day-to-day governance, the office holds several key constitutional powers, including the formal appointment of the prime minister following a successful confidence vote in the Rikslag, the promulgation of federal laws, and the authority to convene or dissolve the Stórting under circumstances defined by the Constitution. The Kansler also represents Tjorl in matters of state protocol and national unity, acting as the senior figure in the republic’s order of precedence.
+The President of Tjorl serves as the federal head of state and is primarily entrusted with representative duties, ceremonial functions, and the safeguarding of constitutional continuity. The President is elected by a Federal Assembly composed of all members of the Rikslag and an equal number of delegates appointed by the governments of the federal states, reflecting the republic’s dual democratic and federal character. While the President does not direct day-to-day governance, the office holds several key constitutional powers, including the formal appointment of the prime minister following a successful confidence vote in the Rikslag, the promulgation of federal laws, and the authority to convene or dissolve the Stórting under circumstances defined by the Constitution. The President also represents Tjorl in matters of state protocol and national unity, acting as the senior figure in the republic’s order of precedence. The kansler, who has been Lis Ragnvald Gunnarsson since 2018, is the head of government and exercises executive power through her Cabinet.
-The judicial power of Tjorl is vested in an independent court system headed by the Hæstaréttur, the Federal High Court, which oversees the uniform application of federal law and serves as the final court of appeal. Constitutional review is exercised by the ''Forfatningsdomstol'', the Constitutional Court, which has the authority to invalidate federal or state legislation that violates the Constitution. The judiciary operates autonomously from the executive and legislative branches, following principles comparable to those of other Nordic legal systems, with an emphasis on transparency, due process, and strong protections for civil liberties.
+The judicial power of Tjorl is vested in an independent court system headed by the ''Højstarettur'', the High Court, which oversees the uniform application of federal law and serves as the final court of appeal. Constitutional review is exercised by the ''Forfatningsdomstol'', the Constitutional Court, which has the authority to invalidate federal or state legislation that violates the Constitution. The judiciary operates autonomously from the executive and legislative branches, following principles comparable to those of other Nordic legal systems, with an emphasis on transparency, due process, and strong protections for civil liberties.
 Since the end of the Second World War, Tjorl’s federal political landscape has been shaped by durable coalitions. Reconstruction was initially led by the Labour Forum (LF), which governed from 1947 to 1969 under Prime Ministers Arvid Holmset and Edvin Raukstad. Their administrations established Tjorl’s modern welfare institutions, the 1951 Universal Social Insurance Act, and the 1963 Constitutional Revision that strengthened federal-state cooperation. From 1969 to 1990, governance alternated between LF-led coalitions and centre-right alliances anchored by the Democratic Union (DU), with notable leaders such as Prime Minister Sigrid Haldorsen (1975–1982) and Kåre Midtsvein (1982–1990). During this period, new political forces emerged, including the eco-regional Greens in 1978 and the North Fjord Party (NFA) in 1985, both of which gained influence in environmental and northern development policy.
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 === Constituent states ===
 Tjorl is a federation composed of eighteen constituent states referred to as ''staten'', including the Kjol Capital District. Each state has its own constitution and a significant degree of autonomy over internal administration. States are further subdivided into 398 cantons, or ''kantoner'', which serve as administrative units at a municipal level and are headed by a ''Borgmester'' (mayor) and a canton council. In addition, 110 cantons currently hold special designations as urban cantons.
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 Tjorl's modern territory has been documented to be inhabited by modern humanity since 10,530 BC. Various seafaring and mining city-states were established in classical antiquity. The kingdom of Tjorl was established in 1040 as a result of the unification of petty kingdoms. In 1397, it became part of the Kalmar Union, alongside the monarchies of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. However, after a deterioration of relations with Sweden, it seceded from the Union, following the First Kalmar War. In 1801, the Tjorlish Revolution overthrew the royal family and abolished monarchic rule, establishing the First Tjorlish Republic. Throughout the early 18th century, it engaged in numerous wars with Sweden, as an extension of the Coalition Wars. Tjorl was neutral during the First World War, but joined with the Allies in the Second World War following the Nazi invasion and occupation of Denmark and Norway.
-As determined by the 1947 Constitution, legislative power is vested within the bicameral Stórting, divided into the upper Riksråd and the lower Rikslag. It is a federal state, divided into 18 states and 398 municipalities. The Sámi and Solrød people maintain a definite amount of self-determination and autonomy in specialized cantons called ''Innlandsamfunn'', led by the Skagastaður Council as mandated by the Native Rule Act. Tjorl is a founding member of the European Union, United Nations, NATO, the European Free Trade Association, the Council of Europe, the Antarctic Treaty, and the Nordic Council; a member of the WTO, and the OECD; and a part of the Schengen Area. The modern Tjorlish language shares mutual intelligibility with Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish.
+As determined by the 1817 Constitution, legislative power is vested within the bicameral Stórting, divided into the Riksråd and the Rikslag. It is a federal state, divided into 18 states and 398 cantons. The Sámi and Solrød people maintain a definite amount of self-determination and autonomy in specialized cantons called ''Innlandsamfunn'', led by the Skagastaður Council as mandated by the Native Rule Act. Tjorl is a founding member of the European Union, United Nations, NATO, the European Free Trade Association, the Council of Europe, the Antarctic Treaty, and the Nordic Council; a member of the WTO, and the OECD; and a part of the Schengen Area. The modern Tjorlish language shares mutual intelligibility with Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish.
 Tjorl maintains a Nordic welfare system, which provides universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens. The country has the world's 17th highest GDP per capita and boasts very high rankings in quality of life, thanks to the state provision of health and education, protection of civil liberties, income equality, gender equality, economic competitiveness, and prosperity. The Tjorlish state keeps major ownership in key industrial sectors such as petroleum, lumber, and fishing. Considered a great power, Tjorl plays a leading role in numerous scientific, technological, and industrial sectors, making it the world’s fourth-largest exporter and seventh-highest importer.
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 === Environment ===
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+Tjorl contains a diverse array of ecosystems shaped by its extensive latitudinal range, varied topography, and climatic gradients. The country can be divided into six primary ecoregions: the Tjorlish coastal cypress forests, Scandinavian tundra, Tjorlish lowland plains, Hermann inland birch forests, Scandinavian mountainous taiga, and the Arctic desert. These ecoregions reflect the interplay of temperature, precipitation, and soil type, as well as historical glaciation patterns. Coniferous trees dominate the forested areas, particularly spruce and pine, while deciduous trees such as birch, alder, and rowan are common in southern and southwestern coastal areas. The largest forested areas include the Niklaudottir Forest in the west and the Kallestad region in the north, both of which contain large tracts of relatively undisturbed woodland. Alpine and tundra areas at high elevations or above the Arctic Circle have sparse vegetation dominated by low shrubs, mosses, lichens, and hardy grasses.
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	\| lower_house = [[Rikslag]]		\| lower_house = [[Rikslag]]
	\|area_km2 = ~~632~~,214		\|area_km2 = 572,214
	\|area_sq_mi = ~~244,099~~.2		\|area_sq_mi = 220933.061
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	\|population_census = 63,142,200		\|population_census = 53,142,200
	\|population_census_year = 2022		\|population_census_year = 2022
	\|population_density_km2 = 99.~~874~~		\|population_density_km2 = 92.87
	\|population_density_sq_mi = ~~177~~		\|population_density_sq_mi = 240.53
	\|GDP_PPP = $4.54 trillion		\|GDP_PPP = $4.54 trillion
	\|GDP_PPP_year = 2021		\|GDP_PPP_year = 2021
	\|GDP_PPP_per_capita = $~~105~~,~~233~~		\|GDP_PPP_per_capita = $85,431
	\|GDP_nominal = $5 trillion		\|GDP_nominal = $5 trillion
	\|GDP_nominal_year = 2021		\|GDP_nominal_year = 2021
	\|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $~~115~~,~~896~~		\|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $94,087
	\| sovereignty_type = [[History of the formation of Tjorl\|History]]		\| sovereignty_type = [[History of the formation of Tjorl\|History]]
	\| established_event1 = [[Old Tjorlish kingdoms unified]]		\| established_event1 = [[Old Tjorlish kingdoms unified]]
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	Tensions between Tjorl and Denmark increased in the mid-15th century, fueled by disputes over trade access, naval obligations, and taxation. Swedish merchants also competed with Tjorlish interests, prompting intermittent skirmishes and diplomatic negotiations. In 1439, the Stórting formally challenged Danish authority, asserting that the crown had violated traditional rights and imposed unequal obligations on Tjorlish merchants and sailors. This action marked Tjorl as one of the most assertive members of the Kalmar Union, capable of defending both sovereignty and commercial interests.		Tensions between Tjorl and Denmark increased in the mid-15th century, fueled by disputes over trade access, naval obligations, and taxation. Swedish merchants also competed with Tjorlish interests, prompting intermittent skirmishes and diplomatic negotiations. In 1439, the Stórting formally challenged Danish authority, asserting that the crown had violated traditional rights and imposed unequal obligations on Tjorlish merchants and sailors. This action marked Tjorl as one of the most assertive members of the Kalmar Union, capable of defending both sovereignty and commercial interests.

	During the First Kalmar War(1503–1508), Tjorl’s naval strength was tested as Danish forces raided coastal towns, including Vennesvern and Skarlagen. Tjorl’s fleet successfully defended key harbors and ensured continuity of trade, while the Stórting negotiated the restoration of specific privileges, including partial control over naval levies, taxation of coastal ports, and the administration of justice for maritime disputes. By 1515, deteriorating relations between Denmark and Sweden, combined with concerns over Danish centralization of North Atlantic trade, prompted Tjorl’s permanent withdrawal from the Kalmar Union. The decision was formalized at the Assembly of Roshavn, ending over a century of intermittent cooperation. Following secession, Tjorl pursued a fully independent foreign policy while maintaining commercial and diplomatic relations with Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Hanseatic League. The kingdom emerged as a powerful maritime state, controlling key North Atlantic trade routes, sustaining a strong naval presence, and retaining legal and economic autonomy that had been largely preserved during its time in the union.		During the First Kalmar War (1503–1508), Tjorl’s naval strength was tested as Danish forces raided coastal towns, including Vennesvern and Skarlagen. Tjorl’s fleet successfully defended key harbors and ensured continuity of trade, while the Stórting negotiated the restoration of specific privileges, including partial control over naval levies, taxation of coastal ports, and the administration of justice for maritime disputes. By 1515, deteriorating relations between Denmark and Sweden, combined with concerns over Danish centralization of North Atlantic trade, prompted Tjorl’s permanent withdrawal from the Kalmar Union. The decision was formalized at the Assembly of Roshavn, ending over a century of intermittent cooperation. Following secession, Tjorl pursued a fully independent foreign policy while maintaining commercial and diplomatic relations with Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Hanseatic League. The kingdom emerged as a powerful maritime state, controlling key North Atlantic trade routes, sustaining a strong naval presence, and retaining legal and economic autonomy that had been largely preserved during its time in the union.

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	==Geography==		==Geography==
			Tjorl’s core territory comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Outside of Scandinavia, Tjorl maintains jurisdiction over the Arctic islands of Jan Mayen and Isbryn. At its greatest historical extent, Tjorl also controlled Greenland and the territories corresponding to the present-day Norwegian ''fylker'' of Møre og Romsdal, Vestland, and Rogaland, which were ceded to Swedish-controlled Norway under the Treaty of Kiel in 1817. The country lies between latitudes 56.5° and 81° N and longitudes 0° and 33° E. Tjorl is the northernmost of the Nordic countries and, if Isbryn is included, also the easternmost. The country contains the northernmost point on the European mainland. The coastal baseline of Tjorl measures approximately 2,782 kilometres (1,729 mi), while the rugged mainland coastline extends for roughly 35,229 kilometres (21,890 mi). Including its numerous islands, the total coastline is estimated at 122,149 kilometres (75,900 mi), one of the longest in the world. Tjorl shares a 2,214-kilometre (1375 mi) land border with Norway, its only land neighbour. The nation is bordered to the north by the Barents Sea and to the south by the North Sea, and to the west by the Tjorlish Sea, with the Scandinavian Mountains forming much of the inland terrain along the Norwegian border.

			At 632,214 square kilometres (244,099 sq mi), Tjorl is the second largest country in Europe and the largest located entirely within Europe. The country’s topography is predominantly mountainous or consists of highlands, heavily shaped by glacial erosion during the Quaternary period. Fjords, formed by deep glacial valleys subsequently flooded by the Northern Atlantic Ocean, are among the most notable features; Grunfjorden, the longest and deepest fjord in the world, extends 208 kilometres (129 mi) inland. Tjorl contains roughly 325,600 lakes, including Nivlys, which reaches a maximum depth of 450 metres (1,476 ft), ranking it 27th globally and fourth in Europe. The country also has approximately 228,750 registered islands, many concentrated along the western and northern coasts. Glaciers persist primarily in the Arctic regions and high mountain areas, with significant ice fields on Isbryn. Permafrost is present year-round in Arctic zones and at higher elevations on the mainland. Rivers, many of which drain from mountainous catchments, feed into fjords and lakes, contributing to a complex hydrological system.

			The highest point in Tjorl is Mount Hrafntind, with an elevation of 2,142 metres (7,029 ft) above sea level, located within the northern ranges of the Scandinavian Mountains. The country’s bedrock is predominantly composed of Precambrian gneiss and granite, part of the ancient Fennoscandian Shield. Sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, limestone, and shale occur in lowland valleys, coastal plains, and along some fjord basins. Glacial deposits, including moraines, drumlins, and till, are widespread in formerly glaciated regions, while alluvial and fluvial sediments accumulate in valleys and fjord inlets. Marine sediments are found at the lowest coastal elevations and around island archipelagos. Tjorl’s geological structure is further characterized by steep escarpments, glacially carved plateaus, and isolated mountain massifs, reflecting a long history of tectonic stability punctuated by glacial modification and post-glacial rebound.

			=== Climate ===
			Tjorl experiences a wide range of climatic conditions due to its extensive latitudinal span, rugged topography, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The western and southern coasts exhibit an oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb), characterized by mild winters, cool summers, and high precipitation throughout the year. The moderating influence of the North Atlantic Current, an extension of the Gulf Stream, prevents the formation of sea ice along most coastal areas and contributes to milder temperatures than would otherwise be expected at these latitudes. The western fjord regions, particularly around Sanfjorden, are among the wettest parts of the country, with annual precipitation often exceeding 2,000 millimetres (79 in). In contrast, inland plateaus and valleys east of the coastal mountains lie in the rain shadow and receive significantly less precipitation, often below 400 millimetres (16 in) per year. Snowfall is common in winter at higher elevations and in northern regions, while coastal lowlands experience intermittent snow cover and occasional thaws. Summers in the southern lowlands generally average 16–18 °C (61–64 °F), and winter averages range from −2 to 2 °C (28–36 °F). Southeastern lowlands receive the most summer sunlight, contributing to fertile soils in river valleys and coastal plains.

			The northern regions of Tjorl, including the mainland above the Arctic Circle and the Isbryn archipelago, are dominated by subarctic (Dfc) and tundra (ET) climates. Summers are brief and cool, with July averages rarely exceeding 10 °C (50 °F) in inland plateaus, and Arctic islands averaging 5–6 °C (41–43 °F). Winters are long and severe, with temperatures regularly falling below −30 °C (−22 °F) in the northern highlands and interior plateaus, and extremes reaching −52 °C (−61.6 °F) in Aunesbre. Glaciers, permanent snowfields, and permafrost are concentrated in the high mountains and Arctic islands, while rivers originating in northern mountains flow predominantly southwards, emptying into the North Sea. Seasonal variations in daylight are extreme: the sun remains above the horizon for several weeks during summer in the far north, and below the horizon for extended periods in winter. This contributes to pronounced polar night and midnight sun phenomena, while southern and southeastern regions experience long summer days and short winter days.

			Temperature and precipitation patterns vary considerably with elevation and local geography, resulting in numerous microclimates. Fjord valleys, mountain slopes, and sheltered inland basins often experience milder or more extreme conditions than surrounding areas. Coastal regions are strongly moderated by the Gulf Stream and prevailing westerly winds, whereas interior and eastern regions exhibit a more continental climate, with colder winters, warmer summers, and lower precipitation totals. Central-western highlands and exposed mountain slopes receive substantial rainfall, while sheltered valleys and plateaus are comparatively dry. Snowpack persists for several months in the north and at higher elevations, providing important meltwater for rivers and lakes throughout the country. Summer precipitation is generally lower than in winter, but frequent Atlantic frontal systems can produce heavy rainfall along the western fjords and southern coast.

			Sunlight and seasonal variation strongly influence Tjorl’s climate and ecosystems. Southern and southeastern lowlands receive the highest insolation during summer, with sunshine hours exceeding 400 in the sunniest months, while northern highlands and Arctic islands receive minimal sunlight during midwinter. The highest recorded temperature in Tjorl is 37 °C (98.6 °F) in Lilafeld, while the lowest is −52 °C (−61.6 °F) in Aunesbre.

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