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The Kingdom of Leofland, or Leofland (/ˈləʊflənd/), is a micronation island in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the United Kingdom.

Kingdom of Leofland
Official flag of the Kingdom of Leofland.
Flag
Great Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Leofland.
Coat of arms
Motto: "Libertas et Pax"
"Freedom and Peace"
Anthem: "Leofland My Beloved"
CapitalLeofton
Official languagesEnglish
Recognised national languagesWelsh
Scots
Ethnic groups
(2024)
  • 90.0% White
  • 10.0% not stated
History 
• Established
2024
CurrencySterling (GBP)
Time zoneUTC+1
Date formatdd/mm/yyyy

Etymology

Leofland comes from the Old English words leof ("beloved") and land ("country").

Geography

Located within the United Kingdom, the island of Leofland is characterized by its modest size and predominantly forested terrain.

Leofland is an island renowned for its abundance of natural landscapes and limited human habitation. The island's topography primarily consists of dense forests, punctuated by occasional hills and coastal areas. Despite its small land area, Leofland boasts a rich biodiversity, providing habitats for various plant and animal species.

Demographics

Population

The Leofland population is very low. Most of the population comes from the United Kingdom, with a great majority being of white ethnicity.

Languages

The official language of Leofland is British English, with some of the population also speaking Welsh and Scots.

Culture

National symbols

Official flag of the Kingdom of Leofland.
The Barbary dove on the national flag of Leofland.
White Barbary dove.
A white Barbary dove.

The main national symbol of the Kingdom of Leofland is the white Barbary dove ("Streptopelia risoria"), notably appearing on the official flag, emblem, and coat of arms.

Foxgloves close-up.
Close-up of a Digitalis purpurea.

The common foxglove ("Digitalis purpurea") is the national flower of Leofland.

The ocarina is also occasionally used as a national symbol, being a popular musical instrument in the nation.

Economy

The economy of Leofland operates under an open mixed economic system. Utilizing the pound sterling (GBP) as its currency, Leofland's economic activity is moderate, with manufacturing serving as the primary source of revenue for the nation.

Climate

The climate of Leofland is mostly temperate and oceanic, and tends to be very changeable, but rarely extreme. It is warmed by the Gulf Stream from the Atlantic.