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Republic of California (Republikken Californien)
Timeline: Danske Imperium

OTL equivalent: All of California, Baja California, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming. Portions of New Mexico, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Colorado.
Flag of California
Flag of California
Motto
Hvis vinden raser ild, skal vi stå
("If wind breeds fire, we shall stand")
Capital Burgundy
Largest city Englestad
Other cities Saint Augustine, Fort Dansborg
Language
  official
 
Danish
  others Swedish, Hindu, German, French, Spanish
Religion
  main
 
Catholicism
  others Lutheranism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Calvinism
Ethnic Groups
  main
 
Danes and Swedes
  others Indians, French, Germans, Spaniards
Demonym Californian
Government presidential republic
  Legislature Nationalforsamling
President Karl Johansen (Californien Første Parti)
Assembly Premier Hans Bielke (Californien Første Parti)
Population 73,305,305 (2011 Census) 
Independence from the Scandinavian Empire
  declared May 26, 1849
  recognized September 1, 1861 (by the Scandinavian Empire)
Currency Maadaljer (CAL)
Driving Side Right
Calling Code +11
Internet TLD .cal

California, officially known as the Republic of California (Republikken Californien), is a sovereign nation located along the Pacific coast. California is a unitary state that is comprised of 7 semi-autonomous regions which are bordered by Alaaska to the north, Louisiana to the east, and Mexico to the southeast.

California was originally colonized by Denmark in the late 1500's. The first settlement was Englestad. California was the third colony of Denmark to declare independence, after Guyana and Kuba. These three nations sparked the downfall of the Scandinavian Empire.

California is a melting pot of cultures from around the globe. Danes and Swedes make up the largest demographic, with Indians, Germans, and the French making up the largest minorities.

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