United Realms of Great Kyo Empire and Apostolic Kingdom of Drania

Dankuk, officially the Kingdom of Dankuk (Kyo: 대단왕국; Daedanwangkuk), is a country of North Dovani, constituting the entirety of the Dranian Peninsula. Dankuk shares its entire southern land border with Kazulia. Across the Northern Anantonese Ocean, Dankuk is northeast of Egelion and east of Trigunia. Dankuk has a mix of a temperate, oceanic, and subarctic climatic zones with a hilly and mountainous terrain. The farthest northern extent of the Barrier Range occupies the central regions of the peninsula. Dankuk comprises approximately 99,600,000 residents in an area of 1,201,800 km². The capital is Gongmangdo and the largest city is Iglesia Mayor, with a population of over 9 million. Dankuk also possesses an extensive autonomous territorial region east of Kazulia known as the Commonwealth of Northern Dovani.

Dankuk was founded on 6 July 3608 following the Great Kyo Revolution, led by Lee Dong-seung and Lu Min-wei. The revolution was seen by Kyo revolutionaries as a reclamation of the Dranian Peninsula from the Dranianos and Draddwyr populations, who were viewed as occupiers in the Kyo homeland. The Kyo first appeared in historical records in the 6th Century CE; and in the 7th Century they established several kingdoms in what is now modern Eljang. From the 8th to 16th Centuries the Dranian Peninsula was dominated by a singular Kyo Kingdom, known as Baeguk. The Kyo Kingdom came to an end when the colonial power, Egelion, annexed the nation. Egelian colonization lasted until the 22nd Century, at which time the peninsula declared independence and formed the state of Dranland. Throughout the history of Dranland there were numerous periods of ethnic tension; and the first attempt of the Kyo to reclaim the peninsula was made in the Dranian Seung Revolution in the 2960s.

Dankuk is a constitutional monarchy and one-party state consisting of eight administrative divisions and it is a developing country with a steadily growing economy. Agriculture and forestry play a major economic role for Dankuk, though other significant sectors are mining, manufacturing (automobiles, textiles, wood), and construction. In central cities, like Iglesia Mayor and Gongmangdo, there is a significant presence of more advanced and/or high-tech sectors. Dankuk is a member of the Commonwealth of Gao Nations and the Dovani Territorial Defence Organization.

Etymology
The Kyo name Dankuk (단국) is derived from the Egelian Drania, which was the name used for the nation following colonization by Egelion. Drania has also been used in the naming of the peninsula; though while the Dranian Peninsula is now acknowledged as the official geographic name, in the Kyo language it is called either Danbando (단반도), as a direct translation, or as Kyobando (쿄반도), a name which originates from the Great Kyo Revolution of 3608.

Prior to arrival of Egelian colonists, the unitary Kyo dynasty on the Dranish Peninsula, led by the Baekgu Dynasty, was referred to as Baeguk (배국). And prior to the Unified Baekgu Dynasty, historical records indicate that the region may have been referred to by the Kyo as Chanbando (찬반도), meaning "cold peninsula." After the Egelian removal of the Baekgu king in the 1700s, there began a usage of Chankuk (찬국), to refer to the nation in place of Baeguk.

History
See Also: History of Dranland

Pre-Colonization
Early human settlement of the Dranian Peninsula is believed to have began around the 23rd Century BCE, but there remains little information regarding the cultural and ethnic identities of the early settlers. The iron age began in approximately the 3rd Century BCE, possibly congruent to the invasion by Draddwyr tribes from Eastern Dovani. In the 7th Century CE, the nomadic Kyo arrived from the south, from their believed origins somewhere in Kazulia or the lands to the modern nation's east/southeast. Relatives of the Kunihito and Indralans, the Kyo established several kingdoms on the peninsula, primarily in the area of Eljang. By 736 CE, Baekgu the Great of the Gongmangdo Kingdom, known as Baeguk (배국), unified the many Kyo states and the entirety of the Dranian Peninsula.

Egelian Colonization
After the 1610 unification of Egelion, the Kerisian nation took interest in colonizing Dovani, following the path of Luthori. In 1633 Baeguk was forced to become an Egelian protectorate; and then in 1721, King Jeong-u was forced to abdicate and the Kyo nation was annexed by Egelion. In place of Baeguk, Egelion established the Vice-Royalty of Drania, with its capital at Castellón (modern day Keosen).

During the period of Egelian colonization, there was massive immigration of Egelian citizens to the peninsula. These colonial Egelians over time transformed into a new ethnic group as they established their own unique identity. And a number also bred with the Kyo, further emphasizing the difference between them and the Egelians. These Dranianos became increasingly detached from Egelion, beginning in the 19th Century. From this growing resentment, there were numerous revolts throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries.

Early Post-Colonial History
Great unrest persisted in Drania, but it was not until 2177 that the peninsula finally gained independence from Egelion. During the early autumn of that year, the Republic of Dranland was proclaimed and in March of the following year, democratic elections were conducted, electing Maria Wallstott (Conservative Party of Dranland) as the first President of a free and democratic Dranland.

The First Republic lasted until the 2420s, at which time the Dranian Imperium was established; and in the 2540s, replacing the Imperium was the Second Republic of Dranland, known officially as the Respublica Dranii. This republic collapsed following a military coup in 2840 after over a decade of ethnic tensions and governmental corruption. The military junta, led by General Jakov Wolfseye, was relatively ineffective and was ousted by a movement led by Lady Godiva Wittenfeld of the theocratic Party of the Light. Lady Wittenfeld, a major saint of the Universal Church of Terra (UCT) transformed Drania into a theocratic state under the UCT; the Theocratic Republic of Dranland. In time, the theocratic republic transformed into a kingdom after an agreement was made between the ruling clergy and the increasingly powerful Santiago Family. In 2873, the nation became a theocratic monarchy led by King Alejandro I of the House of Santiago. Just like its preceding regimes, the theocracy was plagued by ethnic tensions between the Kyo, Dranianos, and Draddwyr. In the 2960s, the Gao-Showa Imperial Revolutionary Front formed as the only opposition to the theocratic regime, and in 2964, massive Kyo nationalist protests turned into a nationwide revolution, the Dranian Seung Revolution. King Rodrigo I was forced to abdicate and flee to Hulstria, and Dong Young Sung became ruler of the revolutionary government of the Holy Kingdom of Deulatoji.

Pursuing Pan-Dovanist goals, the nation united with the Second Sekowan Empire. Having occurred in the midst of the Great Sekowian War, unity was only on paper, and when the Sekowan Empire was destroyed in 2980, Deulatoji liberalized and became a democratic parliamentary democracy, known officially as the Enlightened People's Republic of Deulatoji.

Dranland
The new governmental system was short-lived and a new monarchy was established by the House of Santiago, which had returned from exile in Hulstria. Briefly, the monarchy was deposed from 3123 to 3183, during the Third Republic. With the foreign intervention of Hulstria and the International Monarchist League in 3182, the controversial House of Santiago was returned to power and the Kingdom of Dranland was reestablished by 3184.

In the 3280s, in an initiative led by the republican Rally for the Republic, the House of Santiago lost much of its legitimacy and was forced out of the monarchy. A provisional head of state position was created and there began debates for reforming the monarchy. The duchess Ceridwen Cadwallader was elected to the position and eventually became Queen of Dranland. In June 3336, the Rally for the Republic and Unity successfully abolished the monarchy completely and the Fourth Republic of Dranland was established.

The Fourth Republic existed for 241 years, before it collapsed during the turmoils of the 3570s. During this time the highly unpopular government of the Draddwyr extremist Morganna Cadfeal refused to step down after President Sun Ryoji, with the support of parliament, declared control of the government. These tensions were further aggravated by over a decade of renewed ethnic conflict, particularly among the Kyo and Draddwyr. In government, neither side, Sun or Cadfeal, held full power and the military, led by General Joel Cubrero, carried out a coup on 10 October 3572. Between 3572 and 3577 the nation was divided between the Fifth Republic, led by General Cubrero, and the Dranish Free State, led by President Sun, in Elbian. Cubrero was eventually deposed by his own government officials and leaders of the two states negotiated reunification, establishing the Sixth Republic of Dranland.

Modern Dankuk
While the nation celebrated its reunification, there remained strong nationalistic sentiments among the Kyo. The Dranish Free State, while not a "Kyo nation," gave many Kyo nationalists a taste of independence. And to many, the Free State was perceived as a free Kyo state due to the domination of the Kyo in its government.

Through the 3580s and leading into the 37th Century, the political and social scene of Dranland had become very subdued. For the first time in many decades the nation was at its most stable point. However, during this same time period a faction of Kyo ultranationalists slowly organized, first under the banner of the Revolutionary Committee of the Kyo Defense Force (despite the name, it was not affiliated with the Kyo Defense Force [KDF]). By the end of the 3590s the group, led by Lee Dong-seung, changed its name to the Kyo Revolutionary Society (KRS).

Lee and a handful of other nationalists had been elected to the Dranish Parliament, but they wielded no power and were largely dismissed by the public. But after years of underground planning, Lee and his secret partner in government, the Minister of Defense Lu Min-wei, the KRS initiated the Great Kyo Revolution of 3608. Thousands of Kyo nationalists took to the streets, and with the assistance of loyalists in the military, overthrew the Dranish Government, led by Taoiseach Park Taeyung of the KDF.

The revolutionaries quickly consolidated power under the newly declared president, Lee Dong-seung. And in the months that followed the new regime pursued various policies to enact the "re-Kyoification" of the peninsula. Among these policies were the movement of the Draddwyr to the Commonwealth of Northern Dovani, which was officially acknowledged by President Lee as the Draddwyr Homeland. Additionally there were restrictive laws set upon the non-Gao-Showa population, including a one-child policy and a lesser form of citizenship (officially called "honorary citizenship).

While holding absolute power, President Lee removed himself from the position of head of state by officially establishing the free Kyo nation as a monarchy, known as the Kingdom of Dankuk. Initially King Yongchae was going to be crowned, however, Yongchae, a former politician of the KDF, disapproved of Lee and refused to be king. As a result Yongchae was forced to abdicate and Lee's government coerced the rest of the royal family to cooperate and Crown Prince Jongki was crowned as the first King of Dankuk.

Geography & Climate
Dankuk is located entirely on the Dranian Peninsula on the northwestern area of Dovani, between the latitudes of 48° and 62°N and the longitudes of 167°W and 165°E. The nation covers an area of 1,201,800 km² and shares its only land border with Kazulia to the south. To the west is the North Anantonese Ocean, across which is Egelion. The capital is Gongmangdo and the largest city is Iglesia Mayor; other major cities include Seongtaek and Ilbae.

Deep fjords indent the northern coasts and much of central Dankuk is mountainous or hilly, as it is occupied by the northern extension of the Barrier Range. The highest point is 6,950 ft, at the peak of Jungang Mountain in Hyonggi. In many areas of the north, hot springs are commonplace and are used for inexpensive heating. The southern coasts are hilly and some areas are covered by vast plains. There are also many rivers throughout Dankuk, originating from various areas of the central mountains. The largest river is the Kan, which originates in Hyonggi, runs through Gongmangdo, and then south, emptying into the Anantonese Ocean near Monyeol.



The climate is highly region dependent and varies between temperate, oceanic, and subarctic. In the northern regions, most areas have subarctic climates and are very cold. The more central regions of Dankuk are temperate with cool to warm summers and relatively cold winters. However in the mountainous areas of central Dankuk, the climate is much more cool and dry. In the south, most areas have the same temperate climate, however, parts of the coastal regions in Eljang and Hyonggi have oceanic climates. These oceanic areas have the warmest summers in Dankuk, though they still to tend to get cold in the winter.

Government & Politics
The Kingdom of Dankuk is a constitutional monarchy and an authoritarian one-party state. The head of state is the monarch from the House of Ryeo, direct descendants of Baekgu the Great. The monarch of Dankuk is strictly ceremonial and has the official title of "King of the Kyo," rather than "King of Dankuk" (though the latter is used informally). The head of government is the President (대통령 Daetonglyeong), currently Lee Dong-seung. Most power lies with the president, who is also the leader of the single party in the national party. By the constitution the president serves a seven year term. The president is also responsible for appointing a 12-member cabinet, which is approved by parliament.

The Royal Assembly (왕의회 Wanguihoe), Dankuk's unicameral legislature, by the constitution holds the most power in government and is responsible for drafting and approving all laws and treaties. However, as the nation is a one-party state, it is essentially a rubber-stamp parliament, approving whatever the president decides. Members of parliament are directly elected to seven-year terms; though elections are closely managed by the ruling party.

The judiciary of Dankuk is headed by the Supreme Court, and throughout the nation there is a system of regional and other types of courts.

Politics
On the national level the political discourse is exclusively directed by the Kyo Revolutionary Society (KRS), led by President Lee Dong-seung. Throughout local politics the KRS exercises dominant authority as well, though many cities enforce non-partisan elections for their councils. In all situations, elections and political candidacies are closely monitored by the ruling party.

There is only one recognized political party that is allowed to appear on the ballot, and that is the Kyo Revolutionary Society. Some underground political organizations exist, though they are strictly forbidden by the law. Prominent among the underground organizations is the Kyo Defense Force, which was overthrown in the establishment of Dankuk in 3608.

Past Governance
Following the Dranian Seung Revolution in 2967, Drania was a single-party state, ruled by the Jegug-ui Hyeogmyeong Jeonseon (제국의 혁명 전선 - Imperial Revolutionary Front). After the fall of the Cheng Socialist State, democratic parties reestablished the monarchy and began to liberalize the economy.

Before July 3336, Drania was a constitutional monarchy, officially titled as the Kingdom of Dranland. Leading the monarchy was the Cadwallader Family. During the monarchy the head of state position was split between the hereditary monarch and a directly elected representative of the people, known as the Lord Chancellor. And head of government was the Prime Minister, a position which continued to exist in the republic, until June 3483.

Prior to May 3231, monarchy was headed by the House of Santiago. But in 3231 the National Socialist Revolution abolished the monarchy and Adolf Frederick Drexler declared himself "New Emperor of Dranland;" and King Cristián I was deported from country. After the NSP collapse, efforts of the Royal Democratic Party and Grand National Party, reestablished the monarchy under Cristián and the House of Santiago.

Not long after his return, Cristián I abdicated, leaving the throne to Victoria I of Drania. In 3286 a referendum was held questioning whether to maintain the monarchy and it was narrowly decided to keep the monarchy. Following the referendum it was also decided in 3292 that the monarchy would become controlled by the Cadwallader Family.

During the 3570s, Dranland faced immense political instability and a lack of legitimacy for the government in power. This led to the constitutionally ceremonial president, Sun Ryoji, with the support of the majority of Parliament, to oust the the Government of Morganna Cadfeal. Taoiseach Cadfeal refused to step down, despite the establishment of a new government by President Ryoji. Sun's government only took effective control of a few ministries, while Cadfeal still held others. Amid this confusion, the military exercised a degree of autonomy over itself, eventually leading to the 3572 Dranish coup d'état, led by Joel Cubrero. General Cubrero's military coup reigned in control over most the nation, except Elbian Province, which Sun's Government fled to and continued to exercise power. Cubrero's military regime never gained control of Elbian and President Sun declared the region as the Dranish Free State. The military dictatorship of Cubrero and the relatively authoritarian Sun regime would continue until 3577, when Cubrero was overthrown by democracy proponents from within his government. Quickly following this the Free State entered negotiations with the Republic and reunification was achieved in the summer of 3577. Following reunification, a semi-presidential parliamentary democracy was restored and lasted until the Great Kyo Revolution of 3608.

Administrative Subdivisions
The Kingdom of Dankuk is divided into five first-level subdivisions called provinces (도 Do). Each province directly elects a governor and a legislature every seven-years. The provinces are further divided into districts and municipalities, as designated by the provincial government. There are three additional first-level subdivisions called special cities (특별시 Teukbyeolsi). These special cities are large metropolitan areas that are led by a mayor (who holds powers like that of a governor) and a legislature.

A colonial administrative area of Dankuk is the Commonwealth of Northern Dovani (CND). This is an autonomous territory that is owned by Dankuk and its capital is at Enomoto-si. Other major cities are Coedwig Enfawr, lleuad Ysbryd, Tref y De, and Eira Bryngaer. The CND government is a parliamentary democracy led by the Premier (Prif Weinidog), and the head of state is the Governor-General (Llywodraethwr-Cyffredinol), appointed by the Royal Assembly of Dankuk.

Economy
Dankuk is a developing nation, and under some definitions, it is classified as a newly industrialized country. Most economists recognize Dankuk as an emerging market, noting the nation's increasing presence in the global economy. While overall, the nation is still developing, major urban centres, particularly Gongmangdo, stand out as advanced microeconomies within the larger developing Dranish macroeconomy.

In Dankuk there is a progressive income tax scheme, with the tax brackets ranging from 0% (for earning below 10,000 DRA) to 40% (for earning over 80,000 DRA). There is also a 20% corporate tax rate and a 20% value-added tax on luxury goods.

As part of the government's goal for making the nation an advanced economy, there has been a great focus on developing and expanding the service industries. There is particular strength in the education, financial, and healthcare sectors. A number of the top universities in Dovani, such as Gongmangdo University and the First Dranian Private University, are located in Dankuk. There is also a moderately successful tourism sector, which draws primarily upon the winter season when ski resorts in Hyonggi and Ulbrach become very popular destinations. Dranland also receives some cultural tourism from the ancient historic sites of the Draddwyr and Kyo. Dankuk has a very active primary sector based in such activities as agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining. There have also been recent initiatives to explore the northern coast of the peninsula and of Northern Dovani for offshore oil and gas reserves. The two strongest areas of the primary sector are forestry and fishing, followed closely by mining. However, mining has been in decline, especially due to environmental regulations and shifts in energy needs. Fishing is often considered the most highly regarded of these primary sector areas and it generally brings the most profits, both domestically and internationally. Forestry, and its related sectors (such as paper, pulp, or timber) are also of particular importance to the Dankuk economy. Agriculture is most present in Eljang, and to some degree in Hyonggi and Reunii; and it is dominated by livestock as there are severe limitations to growing crops. Dankuk has a developing oil industry that is utilizing oil reserves off the northern coast of the Commonwealth of Northern Dovani. There are also reserves in the eastern regions of the Commonwealth which are planned for development in the future.

There is also a well-developed secondary economic sector in Dankuk. Much of the activities within this sector are in light industry, particularly in the manufacturing of consumer electronics, furniture, clothing, and home appliances. The heavy industry of Dankuk is not nearly as large as the light industry, though it has seen growth, particularly in Gongmangdo, where major firms manufacture automobiles and construction equipment.

Due to the limitations that accompany Dankuk's geography, there is a significant reliance on imported goods, particularly for such necessities as food or certain luxury goods. Major trading partners of Dankuk include Kazulia, Hulstria, Indrala, and Tukarali. Through the Dranish Free Trade and Mutual Friendship Pact, there is also major trading with New Endralon, Vorona, Deltaria, and Rildanor.

The majority of Dankuk's energy needs are fulfilled by domestic production and the nation is a net-energy exporter. Coal has historically played a major role in Dankuk energy, however its domestic use has been in decline and most coal production goes towards exportation. Most of Dankuk's energy is provided by nuclear energy. The next two largest sources of energy are hydroelectric and geothermal. On a smaller scale, some regions of Dankuk have drawn upon wind energy to meet the needs for local communities.

Transportation
Railways

The Dankuk Railroad Corporation, known as Danrail, is the national railway operator of Dankuk, operating passenger and freight trains throughout the nation. Danrail is directly responsible for the most major national transit lines, particularly those that connect the major cities. Local governments are responsible for some regional and inter-city railways.

Roadways

Dankuk has six main highways, which are managed by the Dankuk Expressway Corporation. Two sections of highway travel to Kazulia via Gongmangdo and Dangmyo. Highways have signs H1 - H6.

H1 Iglesia Mayor - Belo Mounasterio - Yonseo H2 Iglesia Mayor - Española - Ponte Iglesias - Soyolango H3 Iglesia Mayor - Liffanés - Luz de la Mar - Seongtaek - Melang - Gongmangdo - Kazulia H4 Iglesia Mayor - Belo Mounasterio - Cabo San Feras - Pico Blanco - Maella - Yonseo H5 Gongmangdo/Melang - Monyeol - Soleunggo - Anpyeong - Dangmyo H6 Yonseo - Ilbae - Keosen -   Dangmyo - Kazulia  

Military
The commander-in-chief of the Dankuk military is the president, but the Minister of Defense generally wields the most control over military functions. And in the day-to-day operation of the military, the president plays little to no role.

The Dankuk Armed Forces are divided into four branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The Dankuk military is maintained hugely for the sole purpose of protecting national sovereignty. In recent history Dankuk has not participated in any international conflicts; the most recent was the Great Sekowian War, which ended in 2980. However, domestically, the military was in an armed conflict in the 3490s with FERN/ERN terrorists in the Dranish Autonomous Zone. The military also led the 3572 Dranish coup d'état which overthrew President Sun Ryoji and established a dictatorship under Joel Cubrero; and it played a role in the Great Kyo Revolution of 3608.

Higher Education
Universities have existed in Dankuk since before colonial times, and one of the earliest institutions founded in the nation, and on Dovani, was Gongmangdo University, which was established in 1625. Following the arrival of Egelion, the second university, University of Iglesia Mayor, was founded in 1642.

Today there are number of institutions of higher education in Dankuk. Throughout the country there are many two-year vocational and technical schools, about 72% of which are public. Additionally there are a couple dozen universities, which cater to students seeking undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Most all Dankuk students pursue some form of education following secondary school, and its estimated that about 70% of students pursue undergraduate degrees.

Under current government policy, all public institutions of higher education are tuition-free for Dankuk citizens. Most private institutions are not tuition-free, since they do not receive government funding; however most Dankuk institutions have relatively low tuition costs.

Public 4-Year Universities: Private 4-Year Universities:
 * Comares University of Foreign Studies, Gongmangdo
 * Dankuk University, Gongmangdo
 * Dranian Technical University, Iglesia Mayor
 * Dranian University, Iglesia Mayor
 * Eljang Military Academy, Gongmangdo
 * Eljang National University, Gongmangdo
 * Gongmangdo University, Gongmangdo
 * Greater National University of Ulbrach, Iglesia Mayor
 * Haejo University, Gongmangdo
 * Iglesia Mayor National University, Iglesia Mayor
 * Keosen University, Keosen
 * Kwangyi University, Gongmangdo
 * Reunii National University, Ilbae
 * National University of Law & Government, Seongtaek
 * Northern University, Yonseo
 * Seongtaek National University, Seongtaek
 * University of Agriculture, Cheonssu
 * University of Pyeongreo, Pyeongreo
 * University of Soleunggo, Soleunggo
 * Dovani International University, Gongmangdo
 * First Dranian Private University, Iglesia Mayor
 * University of Cabo San Feras, Cabo San Feras
 * University of Economics, Liffanés
 * University of Iglesia Mayor, Iglesia Mayor

Demographics
Dankuk is a predominantly Kyo and Gao-Showa nation, but it has a very multicultural background. There are three primary ethnic groups that are associated with Dankuk: the Dranianos, the Draddwyr, and the Kyo. The Draddwyr and Kyo are indigenous to Northern Dovani, having lived there since before Western colonization and the explorations of Christopher Dove.

Dankuk's primary indigenous group, the Kyo, compose about 58% of the population. The Kyo are a Gao-Showa subgroup, and they have also been known in the past by the exonym of "Drenish." Much of the Kyo population is located in the south and central areas of the peninsula.

The Draddwyr composed around 12% of the population, despite having once almost been decimated in the Draddwyr Genocide in the early 2000s. After the genocide the Draddwyr continued to face harsh discrimination for decades, but this was eventually overcome. Prior to the Great Kyo Revolution of 3608, the Draddwyr accounted for a much larger portion of the population, but many moved to Northern Dovani after the revolution. Northern Dovani was promoted as an autonomous homeland for the Draddwyr, and by the 3620s, over two-thirds of the region was Draddwyr.

The third main group of Dankuk are the Dranianos. This group, composing 24% of the population, emerged as a result of the colonization by Egelion. As colonists began to intermarry and breed with the indigenous population, a new ethnic group eventually formed. Many Dranianos are descendents of Egelian settlers and their Kyo slaves. The majority of the Dranianos population is located in the northern regions of the Dranian Peninsula, especially in Ulbrach.

The remaining 6% of the population is composed of other ethnic groups, mostly immigrants and their descendents. The most noticable of these groups are Kazulians, who are estimated to be 4% of the population.

Language
The official language of Dankuk is Kyo {OOC: Korean}. Also, most all Dankuk citizens can speak Luthoran {OOC: English}, which long served as the official language of the Republic of Dranland. The government additionally affords recognition to two regional languages, Dranianos {OOC: Spanish} and Draddwyr {OOC: Welsh}.

Virtually all Dankuk citizens are literate; and it has also been reported that they read more books per capita than any other people in the world.

Sport
The national sport is taekwondo, an ancient martial art originating from the Kyo kingdoms. Football is the second most popular sport in Dranland. Football is managed by the Dranish National Football Federation (DNFF). Dranland is a member of Terran FIFA World Cup.

Ice-hockey is a popular sport in some of the northern cities of Dranland. The national ice-hockey stadium is located in Yonseo. Ice-hockey clubs are managed by Dranish National Ice-Hockey Federation (DNIF). Currently thirteen clubs are registered, and 7 clubs play National Ice-Hockey League (NIL).