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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <big>'''Prince-Archabbacy of Salem'''</big>
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | ''Aartsabdeiƀorzdom Zalems'' ([[Meckelnish language|mk]])
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|align=left |'''<span class="plainlinks">[https://hub.mn/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7298 Map versions]</span>''' ||align=left | 16.9.0&ndash;
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|align=left |'''[[Capital|Capital]]'''</br>and largest settlement|| align="left" | Salem
|align=left |'''[[Capital|Capital]]'''</br>and largest settlement|| align="left" | Salem Town
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| align="left" |'''[[Language|Official language]]'''|| align="left" | [[Aspiranto language|Aspiranto]]
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|align=left |'''Area''' ||
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|align=left |• Total || align="left" | 3,939.0 km<sup>2</sup> (1,520.9 sqmi)
|align=left |• Total || align="left" | 3,939 km<sup>2</sup>
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|align=left |• Water || align="left" | 2.238%
|align=left |• Water || align="left" | 2.238%
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|align=left |'''[[List of countries by population|Population]]''' ||
|align=left |'''[[List of countries by population|Population]]''' ||
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|align=left |• {{AN|1728}} estimate || align="left" | 9,439
|align=left |• {{AN|1752}} census || align="left" | 10,060
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|align=left |• Density || align="left" | 2.396/km<sup>2</sup> (6.206/sqmi)
|align=left |• Density || align="left" | 2.55/km<sup>2</sup>
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|align=left |'''[[Wikipedia:Currency|Currency]]''' ||align=left | [[Meckelnburgh rixdollar]] (Ʀ) (MBD), Salem rixdollar
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|align=left |'''[[Coordinated Micras Time|Time zone]]''' ||align=left | CMT-1 (MBT)
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'''Salem''' (/seɪ.ləm/ SAY-lum), officially the '''Prince-Archabbacy of Salem''', is a small northern Apollonian country that is part of the [[Kingdom of Meckelnburgh|United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh]]. The state is one of four constituent countries that form the Kingdom, along with [[Branniboria]], the [[Grand Duchy of Iselande]] and [[Meckelnburgh|Meckelnburgh proper]]; the people of all three being Mecklenburgish citizens. It has a total area of about 1,040 km<sup>2</sup> (400 sqmi) with a population of 9,000 as of {{AN|1722}}. The seat and largest settlement is the eponymous Salem.
'''Salem''' (/seɪ.ləm/ SAY-lum), officially the '''Princely Archabbey of Salem''', is a small northern Apollonian country that is part of the [[Kingdom of Meckelnburgh|United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh]]. The state is one of four constituent countries that form the Kingdom, along with [[Branniboria]], the [[Grand Duchy of Iselande]] and [[Meckelnburgh|Meckelnburgh proper]]; the people of all three being Mecklenburgish citizens. It has a total area of about 4,000 km<sup>2</sup> with a population of 10,060 as of {{AN|1752}}. The seat and largest settlement is the eponymous Salem Town.


The country comprises the entirety of Fifty Elk Island and the islet of Post na Gaoithe, which lie across a short channel from [[Balduvien]], [[Angsax]] near Baltdun. Salem resists a polar oceanic climate at the edge of the [[Northern Sea]]. The island country is solely inhabited by various [[Wikipedia:Monasticis|monastic]] communities belonging to the [[Church of Meckelnburgh]], an Albigensian denomination of the [[Nazarene]] religion and the state religion of the Kingdom. Abbeys of varying sizes dot the island, with between a dozen and 500 members each.  
The country comprises the entirety of Fifty Elk Island and the islet of Post na Gaoithe, which lie across a short channel from [[Balduvien]], [[Angsax]] near Baltdun. Salem resists a polar oceanic climate at the edge of the [[Northern Sea]]. The island country is solely inhabited by various [[Wikipedia:Monasticis|monastic]] communities belonging to the [[Church of Meckelnburgh]], an Albigensian denomination of the [[Nazarene]] religion and the state religion of the Kingdom. Abbeys of varying sizes dot the island, with between a dozen and 500 members each.  
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==Climate==
==Climate==
The United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh is one of the coldest nations on [[Micras]], residing almost entirely within polar tundra and boreal climate zones. Though more north than Meckelnburgh proper, Salem is almost entirely classified as continental boreal (''Dc'' classification), save the southwestern shore, due to the influence of oceanic currents in the Northern Sea. Temperatures in Salem range from below 0 °C in the winter to above 20 °C in the summer. At almost the exact Arctic Circle, the settlement of Salem sees one midnight sun each summer solstice.
The United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh is one of the coldest nations on [[Micras]], with all but Branniboria residing almost entirely within polar tundra and boreal climate zones. Though more north than Meckelnburgh proper, Salem is almost entirely classified as continental boreal (''Dc'' classification), save the southwestern shore, due to the influence of oceanic currents in the Northern Sea. Temperatures in Salem range from below 0 °C in the winter to above 20 °C in the summer. At almost the exact Arctic Circle, the settlement of Salem Town sees one midnight sun each summer solstice.
[[Category:Meckelnburgh]]
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[[Category:Salem]]

Latest revision as of 08:06, 29 January 2026

Princely Archabbey of Salem
Aartsabdeiƀorzdom Zalems (mk)

Flag

Middle Coat of Arms

Map versions 16.9.0–
Capital
and largest settlement
Salem Town
Official language Aspiranto
Ethnic groups 94.7% Meckelnish (all tribes)
5.3% Other
State religion Church of Meckelnburgh
Religious affiliation 99.5% Nazarene
—99.2% Albigensian
—0.3% Other
0.5% Irreligious
Demonyms Salemite
Adjectives Salem (uninflected)
Government Unitary theocratic absolute monarchy
• Monarch Ĉielero III
• Vicereine Dame Nienke Adema
• Princess-Archabbess Marie-Claude II
• Vice Archabbot The Rev. Ronan Erwan
Formation (Norton)
Annexed by Meckelnburgh 20.XIV.1685 AN
Formation of the Meckelnburghish realm 23.XIII.1709 AN
Area
• Total 3,939 km2
• Water 2.238%
Population
1752 AN census 10,060
• Density 2.55/km2
Currency Meckelnburgh rixdollar (Ʀ) (MBD) · Salem rixdollar
Time zone CMT-1 (MBT)
Calendar Norton Calendar
Driving side right
Abbreviation SLM
Internet TLD .mb

Salem (/seɪ.ləm/ SAY-lum), officially the Princely Archabbey of Salem, is a small northern Apollonian country that is part of the United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh. The state is one of four constituent countries that form the Kingdom, along with Branniboria, the Grand Duchy of Iselande and Meckelnburgh proper; the people of all three being Mecklenburgish citizens. It has a total area of about 4,000 km2 with a population of 10,060 as of 1752 AN. The seat and largest settlement is the eponymous Salem Town.

The country comprises the entirety of Fifty Elk Island and the islet of Post na Gaoithe, which lie across a short channel from Balduvien, Angsax near Baltdun. Salem resists a polar oceanic climate at the edge of the Northern Sea. The island country is solely inhabited by various monastic communities belonging to the Church of Meckelnburgh, an Albigensian denomination of the Nazarene religion and the state religion of the Kingdom. Abbeys of varying sizes dot the island, with between a dozen and 500 members each.

Salem is a unitary state organized in a single municipal body. It is an absolute theocratic monarchy under the direction of the Princess-Archabbess Marie-Claude II. The Archabbess is chosen by the monasteries of the island, but serves at the pleasure of the Queen of Meckelnburgh, Ĉielero III, as Lord Protector of the Church of Meckelnburgh. There is no legislature, and all residents must be members of the religious communities, save some administrators, and adhere to the central ecclesiastical courts of the Church in Alexandretta.

Salem was annexed by the Kingdom 1685 AN from uninhabited desolation, and joined the wider Meckelnburghish Realm when the Grand Duchy of Iselande was incorporated in 1709 AN. As a tiny country, Meckelnburgh proper directly administers most of the services for the island, considering it equivalent to an independent municipality. Salem, as a closed, theocratic community, is often exempted from international obligations, such as the Convention on Civil Aviation. Visits are prohibited to all non-residents of the island.

Etymology

Who chose the name "Salem" for the country is unknown, though it shares the name with the largest abbey and community on the island. Nonetheless, "Salem" is important in the theology of the Church of Meckelnburgh as it is the Siyacher name of the royal seat of the ancient Ashkenatzi kingdom in holy texts of Nazarene faiths.

History

Centuries of settlement
Royal Isle of Aquaria 4.5.5–5.2.0
Crandish Republic 6.1.0–6.6.8
United Kingdom of Arminy 6.6.9–6.8.1
Imperial Republic of Shireroth 6.8.2–6.8.6
Royal Crandish Republic 6.8.7–7.0.2
Viking Empire of Stormark 7.0.3
Imperial Republic of Shireroth 7.0.4–7.0.6
Kingdom of Novatainia 11.3.0–12.3.0
Confederation of Gralus 12.4.0–13.5.5
Kingdom of Novatainia 13.6.0–13.8.6
Gralan Empire 13.8.7–15.4.0
Humanship of Blepia 16.1.2 – 16.2.0

As of 1724 AN, Salem was demilitarized by An Act to promote the Integrity of the peaceful Church of Meckelnburgh (1723 AN). The only installation on the island is Royal Saeweard Air Station Salem.

Climate

The United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh is one of the coldest nations on Micras, with all but Branniboria residing almost entirely within polar tundra and boreal climate zones. Though more north than Meckelnburgh proper, Salem is almost entirely classified as continental boreal (Dc classification), save the southwestern shore, due to the influence of oceanic currents in the Northern Sea. Temperatures in Salem range from below 0 °C in the winter to above 20 °C in the summer. At almost the exact Arctic Circle, the settlement of Salem Town sees one midnight sun each summer solstice.