Finland (Principia Moderni)

Autonomous Shogunate of Finland is a nation in Europe. It is bordered by Sweden on the left, and Russia to the right. It also used to have a small border with Hanthawaddy on the top.

History
Finland, throughout most of its history, was between Russian (1420-1708) and Swedish (1552-1708) rule and before that, Kalmar Union (1420-1552) and Russia. A successful uprising happened in 1708, and soon Finland became independent in 1708. Vietnam has also sent financial aid to Finland to help create resources and also done a trade agreement with Finland. Naples has done the same as well, also sending aid to help Finland. Soon, in 1714, the nobles of Sweden begun to invade Finland. Also in 1714, Finland joined Russia in a Union as the Autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. Eventually, in 1715, the Swedish nobles and military had smashed into Finland for a fight. At the same time, Finland also sets up a post/colony along where OTL Díli, East Timor would be and it is called Hyvinkää. In 1717, the Swedish nobles were pushed out of Finland and the war ended in 1718. Then, in 1742, Finland founded another post/colony, located where the established where OTL Paramushir island is and the colony is called Valkeakoski. Valkeakoski colony was then given to Nippon in 1755 and in return, the Nipponese allowed Finland to have a trading port in the city of Kōchi. Later in 1761, Finland established a colony on OTL Sulawesi, and the colony is called Kōshi, though the colony got re-established in 1766. In 1774, a Finnish artist drew a lady with black/dark brown hair, dark red eyes, red and white dress, red bow tied to her hair, and holding a which was adopted as a national personification of Finland, and soon became named the Suomi-neito [Finnish Maiden]. Finland also experienced one of the worst blizzard in 1783. In 1788, Finn musician wrote a national anthem for Finland which got accepted by the Finnish government. Later, in 1789, Finland got tired of war again and had declared independence as Shogunate of Finland, which lasted a few hours before joining with France becoming the Autonomous Shogunate of Finland. Most of the Finns who were loyal to Russia (which includes most of the Finnish government except for the Pääministeri) fled to Russia. Finland is also in a confederation with Sweden, also as Autonomous Shogunate of Finland. In 1802, Finland founded another colony located in OTL South Georgia island, and colony is called Sätōri.

Names and Titles History

 * Suomen Tasavalta (Republic of Finland, independent); 1708-1714
 * Suomen suuriruhtinaskunta (Autonominen)/フィンランド大公国 （自治） (Autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland, union with Russia); 1714-1789
 * Suomen Shogunate/フィンランド幕府 (Shogunate of Finland, (independent); 1789-1789, lasted only few hours
 * Suomen Shogunate (Autonominen)/フィンランド幕府 （自治） (Autonomous Shogunate of Finland, union with France+Sweden); 1789-

Urban Areas
The main capital is Helsinki. Another popular city is Viipuri. Some main ports/harbours (other then Helsinki) are Naantali, Uusikaupunki, Hamina, Kokkola, Oulu, Nykarleby, and others.

International Relations
Finland is slowly gaining international reignition.

Allies
The colours for different nations are follow: Blue = Good condition - means that the ally shows no harm or anything and is helping and being friendly to Finland Red = Risky/Cautious - Finland is very cautious about it, and doesn't know yet whether to actually trust the ally nation or not.


 * Russia
 * Nippon (日本)
 * Naples
 * Neue Brandenburg
 * France
 * Korea (한국) (Trade only)

Past allies:
 * Anglo-German Commonwealth (nation went defunct)

Enemy
Though Finland may have enemys, Finland is mainly a peaceful nation and does not wish to fight anyone, even if the attempt to invade Finland, Finland refuses to fight and rather have an peace treaty immediately and hopes to avoid future conflicts.

The colours for different nations as follows: Yellow = A watch is issued to make sure it does not show any threat to Finland. Red = Warning/Caution is issued as this nation is acting hostile to Finland and Finland needs any help to prevent a war from happening.


 * Sweden

Administrative Divisions
Finland has around 6 divisions (which are called either provinces or prefectures) and one city-state:


 * Helsinki (city state)
 * Karelia
 * Satakunta
 * Pirkanmaa
 * Savonia
 * Koski
 * Ostrobothnia

Culture
Official language is Finnish, though some Swedish and Russian may also be spoken; and Nipponese is becoming a second popular language to learn. For religion, Orthodox is main, but there is no official religion and its not enforced at all. Shintō is second major religion in Finland, thanks to the spread of Nipponese culture some of the Finns have enjoyed both in their former colony and from trading port in Kōchi. Finnish Mythology is also becoming a bit popular too; and Finnish paganism also exists.

Government
Finland is a Republic. It has a Prime Minister (pääministeri); and after Finland joined with France, it has the French King/Shogun as Head of State. During the confederation with Russia from 1714 to 1789, Finland had the Russian Tsar as a figurehead. Before that, Finland had a President (Presidentti) as head of state from 1708 to 1714.

Colonies/Post
Finland has three colony; called Hyvinkää, and it has been established of where OTL Díli, East Timor would be. Finland also used to have another colony, called Valkeakoski, that was established where OTL Paramushir island is, until that colony was sold to Nippon. Soon in 1761, Finland has a third colony, called Kōshi, and is set up of where OTL, Indonesia would be though it was abandoned for unknown reasons though it was re-founded in 1766, in the same place. Then, in 1802, a fourth colony was set up on OTL South Georgia island (the island far far away from both Antarctica and Falkland Island), and its called Sätōri.

History
Hyvinkää was established was in 1716.

Major Cities
None yet. The capital of Hyvinkää is Kuusankoski.

Culture
The culture is mainly Finnish, but there might be others.

History
Kōshi was established in 1761, re-established in 1766.

Major Cities
The capital of Kōshi is Harjavalta. Other city include Reiuzi, Pieksämäki.

Culture
The culture is a mix of Finnish and Japanese culture. Some other culture might also exist.

History
Sätōri was established was in 1802.

Major Cities
None yet. The capital of Sätōri is Kägiyama.

Culture
The culture is mainly a mix of Finnish and Nipponese.

Former Colonies
This is for colonies that was either sold or have gone independent.

History
Valkeakoski was established in 1742. Given away to Nippon in 1755.

Major Cities
None. The capital of Valkeakoski was Pieksämäki.

Culture
The culture is mainly Finnish, but there might be Japanese culture as well, since the island where the colony is not far from Japan.

Puppets
Finland has only one puppet state called Kazami. It became so after the war with Ternate from 1817 to 1823, when Finnish-Nippon gained victory and had split the islands. The islands under Finnish control became Puppet of Finland.

Other
Finland shall always be referred to as 'she' as most of the Finnish government is mostly feminine; and the Suomi-neito [Finnish Maiden], the official personification of Finland, is also a lady.