Syldavia

The Kingdom of Syldavia is an island nation located in the Balkan Peninsula, opposite Albania and Montenegro with causeways to connect with both countries. The island is slightly larger than Singapore.

Historically it has stayed neutral in most global conflicts, allowing it to retain it's wealth and centuries-old institutions. The Syldavian monarchy is as a result the only Southern Slavic monarchy in power today.

History
Syldavia's first human settlers were Greek, establishing a settlement on Klow, the modern-day capital. Greek remained the dominant culture for a millennia as it passed from Greek to Roman, then Byzantine. The island was then inhabited by Catholic Magyars, until Southern Slavic tribes closely related to Albanians and Serbs seized it and established the Kingdom of Syldavia. Syldavia converted to Christianity around the 10th Century by Byzantine missionaries.

Syldavia survived the 20th century with neutrality, refusing to join either side of conflicts. The century also saw technological progress as one of the first countries to use nuclear powerplants for electricity. It also sent astronauts to space in it's independent space program.

Government
Syldavia is a parliamentary democracy under a Constitutional monarchy of the Ottokar dynasty. The current king is Muskar XIII, succeeding King Roman VII after dying of old age.

In world affairs Syldavians have been neutral.

Economy
The Syldavian economy focuses on manufacturing for exports. With limited tracts of land, the country relies on the import of foodstuff, while manufacturing exports from imported raw materials.

Energy
The country's energy is mostly from the Sprodj nuclear powerplant. The Sprodj area of the island holds a rich uranium deposit. Syldavia's technology is advanced to the point that it is able to manufacture nuclear weapons.

Language
Early Syldavians in the Middle Ages originally wrote in the Latin alphabet. By the time of the 19th Century they have switched to Cyrillic.

Religion
Majority of Ethnic Syldavians are Orthodox Christians. The Patriarchate of Syldavia is in communion with other Orthodox Churches. Islam is practiced by most Albanian minorities.

Science
Syldavia is a leader of nuclear sciences in Europe. It has a nuclear reactor in the country.

Syldavia is one of the first countries to successfully send astronauts into space.