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===Finland=== | ===Finland=== | ||
'''Finland''' is the other of the two countries that physically appear in INFRA, only during the [[Ending 3|Party Like it's 2011]] ending. | '''Finland''' is the other of the two countries that physically appear in INFRA, only during the [[Ending 3|Party Like it's 2011]] ending. It is also the country where INFRA's protagonist, [[Markku Siltanen]], is originally from. | ||
===Sweden=== | ===Sweden=== | ||
'''Sweden''' is a country that borders Stolland on the south-western side. The southern borders are heavily altered in comparison to its real-life counterpart, as a result of the existence of Stolland primarly on those territories. | |||
Swedish language itself is one of the three official languages of Stolland, as the Swedish population has its minority in the country. Local ATMs, Payment Machines and Parcel Lockers offer user interface in Swedish language, as well as [[Stalburg Bank]] is providing a native Swedish-speaking customer support. [[Stalburg Times]] is said to distribute a Swedish-language version, known as the ''Stalborg Tidning'', however such issues are never actually found by the player in either of the games. One of Stolland's administrative regions uses the Swedish {{w|Three Crowns}} emblem in its coat of arms. ''{{w|The Troubled Man}}'', a real book by a Swedish writer {{w|Henning Mankell}}, became an international bestseller, including in Stolland. | |||
The flag of Sweden is found in multiple locations in Obenseuer game. A Swedish gang known as ''Svamppatrullen'' (Swedish for ''Mushroom Patrol'') operates from [[Deekula C]] top floors, its members include Swede [[Julius Öberg]]. A Swedish-made ''Röd Snus'' is smuggled into Stolland and distributed in [[Obenseuer (district)|Obenseuer]]. The owner of the [[Money Exchange]], [[Jörge Af Guldsköld]], is also Swedish. | |||
===Denmark=== | ===Denmark=== | ||
'''Denmark''' is a country that borders Stolland on the | '''Denmark''' is a country that borders Stolland on the north-eastern side. Unlike its real-life counterpart, the areas of current-day {{W|Skåne County}} belong to Denmark, instead of Sweden, as a result of {{W|List_of_wars_between_Denmark_and_Sweden|many war conflicts between the two nations}}. | ||
The flag of Denmark is found in multiple locations in Obenseuer game. | |||
===Switzerland=== | ===Switzerland=== | ||
'''Switzerland''' is the country in which [[Bergmann Group]] is based, founded in {{W|St. Gallen}} by Edward Kleinmann in the late 1800s. | |||
===Belgium=== | ===Belgium=== | ||
'''Belgium''' is the home country of [[Bergmann Group]] co-founder [[Xeander Berg]], who emigrates to Switzerland following the collapse of the Belgian defensive forces. The nation is also home to the Brussels International Exposition. | |||
===Germany=== | ===Germany=== | ||
Several historical periods of Germany are referenced: | |||
*'''Weimar Germany''' was the home of Bergmann Group co-founder [[Eric Kleinmann]]. | |||
*'''Nazi Germany''' was responsible for the bombings of Stalburg during the second world war, leading to the post-war reconstruction. | |||
*'''West Germany''' was the location of several public, Bergmann Group construction projects that ran into issues in 1977 following the disappearance of Xeander Berg. | |||
==Other mentioned countries== | ==Other mentioned countries== | ||
===Argentina=== | |||
===Canada=== | |||
'''Canada''' is a country whose city of {{w|Toronto}} has the [[Sonador Broadcasting Service]] provide service in. | |||
===China=== | |||
'''China''' is a country whose capital city of {{w|Beijing}} is displayed at the Alcista Office Complex, showing its timezone to be 6 hours ahead of Stolland's. | |||
===Egypt=== | ===Egypt=== | ||
A 1981 Stalburg Times article references the recent election of {{W|Hosni Mubarak}} as President of '''Egypt'''. | |||
===France=== | |||
'''France''' is a country in which [[Main-Six]] electronic components company was founded in 1986. | |||
===Iceland=== | |||
The flag of '''Iceland''' is found in multiple locations in Obenseuer game. | |||
===Italy=== | ===Italy=== | ||
'''Italy''' is a country in which the brand of ''Merda Vite'' wine originates from. On June 14th Italy scored 0-0 against Poland in the second game of the {{w|1982 FIFA World Cup}}. | |||
===Japan=== | ===Japan=== | ||
'''Japan''' is a country whose capital city of {{w|Tokyo}} is displayed at the Alcista Office Complex, showing its timezone to be 7 hours ahead of Stolland's. | |||
[[Ken Nakahara]] is a Japanese resident, who was detained at [[Stalburg International Airport]] during his vacation in Stalburg and got relocated to the Obenseuer district. A Japanese-style apartment, with the flag of Japan and a wall painting of {{w|Mount Fuji}}, is found inside [[Kolhola A|Kolhola]] tenement under address A18. | |||
The ''Party Like it's 2011'' ending and an associated achievement are named after Japanese {{w|Fukushima nuclear accident}} that happened on March 11, 2011. | |||
In the prototype version of Obenseuer game, the character of ''Yuri Takahashi'' was a Japanese {{w|Yakuza}} member. | |||
===Nigeria=== | ===Nigeria=== | ||
'''Nigeria''' is a country where the ''Development Bank'' is based in, which in 1982 was used by a scammer under the pseudonym of Möhyl Muhol to scam [[Hammer Valley Sawmill]] owner in Stolland out of half a million US dollars. | |||
===North Korea=== | |||
The flag of '''North Korea''' is seen on a playing darts. | |||
===Norway=== | |||
'''Norway''' is a country that borders Stolland on its south-eastern side. The flag of Norway is found in multiple locations in Obenseuer game. | |||
===Poland=== | ===Poland=== | ||
* A 1981 Stalburg Times article references the {{W|Pacification of Wujek}} during martial law in '''Poland'''. | |||
* A 2014 Stalburg Times article uses an image of the {{W|Wieliczka Salt Mine}} in Poland to represent the [[Stalburg Underground|Underground City]]. | |||
===Saudi Arabia=== | |||
A 1982 Stalburg Times article references the crowning of {{W|Fahd of Saudi Arabia|Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud}} as King of '''Saudi Arabia'''. | |||
===Spain=== | |||
'''Spain''' is a country that hosted a match between Italy and Poland in the 1982 FIFA World Cup at the {{w|Balaídos Stadium}} in the city of {{w|Vigo}}. | |||
===Ukraine=== | |||
'''Ukraine''' is a country whose city of {{w|Chernobyl}} is mentioned on the ''"I ♥️ Chernobyl"'' graffiti. | |||
===United Kingdom=== | |||
'''United Kingdom''' is a country whose capital city of {{w|London}} is displayed at the Alcista Office Complex, showing its timezone to be 2 hours behind the Stolland's. Sonador Broadcasting Service also provides services in London. | |||
Freight train locomotives around Stalburg Region are seen bearing {{w|British Rail Double Arrow|British Rail logo}}, suggesting the British company to have presence in Stolland. | |||
On April 2nd, 1982 a war between Argentina and British overseas territory of {{w|Falklands}} has broke out, 74 days later the Argentina surrended to the Major General {{w|Jeremy Moore}} of the British Forces. Aftermath left the international relations severely damaged. | |||
===United States=== | |||
A 1979 Stalburg Times article references the crash of {{W|American Airlines Flight 191}} in Chicago, Illinois. Another article for the same day reports on the execution of {{W|John Spenkelink}} in Florida by electric chair. | |||
Several American flags are seen across INFRA, predominantly in the Bergmann tunnels and Turnip Hill. | |||
The city of {{w|Los Angeles}} in California has the [[Sonador Broadcasting Service]] provide service. | |||
==Other territories== | ==Other territories== | ||
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[[File:FlagV.png|right|100px|thumb|Flag of Teknokraattinen Tasavalta]] | [[File:FlagV.png|right|100px|thumb|Flag of Teknokraattinen Tasavalta]] | ||
'''Teknokraattinen Tasavalta''' (Finnish for ''Technocratic Isocracy'') is a fictional country that is one of the main fractions in the upcoming [[VALTA]] game. The country flag of Teknokraattinen Tasavalta is found in multiple locations in INFRA, suggesting its existence as early as 2016. | '''Teknokraattinen Tasavalta''' (Finnish for ''Technocratic Isocracy'') is a fictional country that is one of the main fractions in the upcoming [[VALTA]] game. The country flag of Teknokraattinen Tasavalta is found in multiple locations in INFRA, suggesting its existence as early as 2016. | ||
In the 2200s, this faction is said to have access to the finest granite, steel and concrete in the world. It is far more prosperous and high-tech in comparison to other societies. Unlike others, the faction is capable of space colonization. | |||
===Osmoman Union=== | ===Osmoman Union=== | ||
[[File:OsmomanUnionFlag.png|right|100px|thumb|Flag of Osmoman Union]] | [[File:OsmomanUnionFlag.png|right|100px|thumb|Flag of Osmoman Union]] | ||
'''Osmoman Union''' (Finnish: ''Osmostoliittto'') is a fictional country that is a producer and an exporter of electric motors, that are used in Stalburg. The flag of the country is found painted on the concrete walls in [[Tower]], [[Servicetunnel]] and [[Business]]. | '''Osmoman Union''' (Finnish: ''Osmostoliittto'') is a fictional country that is a producer and an exporter of electric motors, that are used in Stalburg. The flag of the country is found painted on the concrete walls in [[Tower]], [[Servicetunnel]] and [[Business]]. | ||
Osmoman Union itself is a reference to a faction, known under many names, on a private CyberNordics Minecraft server, the faction was created by the developer Zuntti and later was also joined by developer Oskutin. | |||
===Luftahraan=== | ===Luftahraan=== | ||
'''Luftahraan''' is a possible fictional country that is a producer and an exporter of canned SM34 compound. | '''Luftahraan''' is a possible fictional country that is a producer and an exporter of canned SM34 compound. | ||
Luftahraan itself is a reference to an abandoned Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim overhaul modification called the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/luftahraan same name], which was started by one of the developers - Oskutin. | |||
===Unknown tropical island=== | ===Unknown tropical island=== | ||
A fictional tropical island where the ''' | [[File:SunCityAds.png|right|thumb|"Go SunCity" and "Palm Air - Fly With Us" ads]] | ||
A fictional tropical island where the '''SunCity''' is located at, which the travel advertisements of are seen around on the red Stalburg buses. Palm Air airlines offer a connection between Stalburg and SunCity. | |||
SunCity itself is a reference to an unfinished Garry's Mod map called [https://web.archive.org/web/20160912180132/https://www.interlopers.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=28619&sid=bb7f2fdd3b45c314909616c2efc6e342 RP_Suncity], which was a project lead by one of the developers - |Yucca|. | |||
===Livonia=== | |||
'''Livonia''' is a {{w|Livonia|real-life historical region}}, it is unknown if it exists as a modern-day fictional country, however Livonian people are a minority group in Stalburg, and their flag is found in multiple locations in INFRA. | |||
Latest revision as of 22:16, 16 November 2025
List of countries and other external territories that appeared, or were mentioned, in INFRA and Obenseuer.
Main story countries[edit | edit source]
Stolland[edit | edit source]
Main article: Stolland
Stolland is a fictional country that is the main setting for both games, and is one of the two countries that physically appear.
Finland[edit | edit source]
Finland is the other of the two countries that physically appear in INFRA, only during the Party Like it's 2011 ending. It is also the country where INFRA's protagonist, Markku Siltanen, is originally from.
Sweden[edit | edit source]
Sweden is a country that borders Stolland on the south-western side. The southern borders are heavily altered in comparison to its real-life counterpart, as a result of the existence of Stolland primarly on those territories.
Swedish language itself is one of the three official languages of Stolland, as the Swedish population has its minority in the country. Local ATMs, Payment Machines and Parcel Lockers offer user interface in Swedish language, as well as Stalburg Bank is providing a native Swedish-speaking customer support. Stalburg Times is said to distribute a Swedish-language version, known as the Stalborg Tidning, however such issues are never actually found by the player in either of the games. One of Stolland's administrative regions uses the Swedish Three Crowns emblem in its coat of arms. The Troubled Man, a real book by a Swedish writer Henning Mankell, became an international bestseller, including in Stolland.
The flag of Sweden is found in multiple locations in Obenseuer game. A Swedish gang known as Svamppatrullen (Swedish for Mushroom Patrol) operates from Deekula C top floors, its members include Swede Julius Öberg. A Swedish-made Röd Snus is smuggled into Stolland and distributed in Obenseuer. The owner of the Money Exchange, Jörge Af Guldsköld, is also Swedish.
Denmark[edit | edit source]
Denmark is a country that borders Stolland on the north-eastern side. Unlike its real-life counterpart, the areas of current-day Skåne County belong to Denmark, instead of Sweden, as a result of many war conflicts between the two nations.
The flag of Denmark is found in multiple locations in Obenseuer game.
Switzerland[edit | edit source]
Switzerland is the country in which Bergmann Group is based, founded in St. Gallen by Edward Kleinmann in the late 1800s.
Belgium[edit | edit source]
Belgium is the home country of Bergmann Group co-founder Xeander Berg, who emigrates to Switzerland following the collapse of the Belgian defensive forces. The nation is also home to the Brussels International Exposition.
Germany[edit | edit source]
Several historical periods of Germany are referenced:
- Weimar Germany was the home of Bergmann Group co-founder Eric Kleinmann.
- Nazi Germany was responsible for the bombings of Stalburg during the second world war, leading to the post-war reconstruction.
- West Germany was the location of several public, Bergmann Group construction projects that ran into issues in 1977 following the disappearance of Xeander Berg.
Other mentioned countries[edit | edit source]
Argentina[edit | edit source]
Canada[edit | edit source]
Canada is a country whose city of Toronto has the Sonador Broadcasting Service provide service in.
China[edit | edit source]
China is a country whose capital city of Beijing is displayed at the Alcista Office Complex, showing its timezone to be 6 hours ahead of Stolland's.
Egypt[edit | edit source]
A 1981 Stalburg Times article references the recent election of Hosni Mubarak as President of Egypt.
France[edit | edit source]
France is a country in which Main-Six electronic components company was founded in 1986.
Iceland[edit | edit source]
The flag of Iceland is found in multiple locations in Obenseuer game.
Italy[edit | edit source]
Italy is a country in which the brand of Merda Vite wine originates from. On June 14th Italy scored 0-0 against Poland in the second game of the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
Japan[edit | edit source]
Japan is a country whose capital city of Tokyo is displayed at the Alcista Office Complex, showing its timezone to be 7 hours ahead of Stolland's.
Ken Nakahara is a Japanese resident, who was detained at Stalburg International Airport during his vacation in Stalburg and got relocated to the Obenseuer district. A Japanese-style apartment, with the flag of Japan and a wall painting of Mount Fuji, is found inside Kolhola tenement under address A18.
The Party Like it's 2011 ending and an associated achievement are named after Japanese Fukushima nuclear accident that happened on March 11, 2011.
In the prototype version of Obenseuer game, the character of Yuri Takahashi was a Japanese Yakuza member.
Nigeria[edit | edit source]
Nigeria is a country where the Development Bank is based in, which in 1982 was used by a scammer under the pseudonym of Möhyl Muhol to scam Hammer Valley Sawmill owner in Stolland out of half a million US dollars.
North Korea[edit | edit source]
The flag of North Korea is seen on a playing darts.
Norway[edit | edit source]
Norway is a country that borders Stolland on its south-eastern side. The flag of Norway is found in multiple locations in Obenseuer game.
Poland[edit | edit source]
- A 1981 Stalburg Times article references the Pacification of Wujek during martial law in Poland.
- A 2014 Stalburg Times article uses an image of the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland to represent the Underground City.
Saudi Arabia[edit | edit source]
A 1982 Stalburg Times article references the crowning of Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as King of Saudi Arabia.
Spain[edit | edit source]
Spain is a country that hosted a match between Italy and Poland in the 1982 FIFA World Cup at the Balaídos Stadium in the city of Vigo.
Ukraine[edit | edit source]
Ukraine is a country whose city of Chernobyl is mentioned on the "I ♥️ Chernobyl" graffiti.
United Kingdom[edit | edit source]
United Kingdom is a country whose capital city of London is displayed at the Alcista Office Complex, showing its timezone to be 2 hours behind the Stolland's. Sonador Broadcasting Service also provides services in London.
Freight train locomotives around Stalburg Region are seen bearing British Rail logo, suggesting the British company to have presence in Stolland.
On April 2nd, 1982 a war between Argentina and British overseas territory of Falklands has broke out, 74 days later the Argentina surrended to the Major General Jeremy Moore of the British Forces. Aftermath left the international relations severely damaged.
United States[edit | edit source]
A 1979 Stalburg Times article references the crash of American Airlines Flight 191 in Chicago, Illinois. Another article for the same day reports on the execution of John Spenkelink in Florida by electric chair.
Several American flags are seen across INFRA, predominantly in the Bergmann tunnels and Turnip Hill.
The city of Los Angeles in California has the Sonador Broadcasting Service provide service.
Other territories[edit | edit source]
Teknokraattinen Tasavalta[edit | edit source]
Teknokraattinen Tasavalta (Finnish for Technocratic Isocracy) is a fictional country that is one of the main fractions in the upcoming VALTA game. The country flag of Teknokraattinen Tasavalta is found in multiple locations in INFRA, suggesting its existence as early as 2016.
In the 2200s, this faction is said to have access to the finest granite, steel and concrete in the world. It is far more prosperous and high-tech in comparison to other societies. Unlike others, the faction is capable of space colonization.
Osmoman Union[edit | edit source]
Osmoman Union (Finnish: Osmostoliittto) is a fictional country that is a producer and an exporter of electric motors, that are used in Stalburg. The flag of the country is found painted on the concrete walls in Tower, Servicetunnel and Business.
Osmoman Union itself is a reference to a faction, known under many names, on a private CyberNordics Minecraft server, the faction was created by the developer Zuntti and later was also joined by developer Oskutin.
Luftahraan[edit | edit source]
Luftahraan is a possible fictional country that is a producer and an exporter of canned SM34 compound.
Luftahraan itself is a reference to an abandoned Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim overhaul modification called the same name, which was started by one of the developers - Oskutin.
Unknown tropical island[edit | edit source]
A fictional tropical island where the SunCity is located at, which the travel advertisements of are seen around on the red Stalburg buses. Palm Air airlines offer a connection between Stalburg and SunCity.
SunCity itself is a reference to an unfinished Garry's Mod map called RP_Suncity, which was a project lead by one of the developers - |Yucca|.
Livonia[edit | edit source]
Livonia is a real-life historical region, it is unknown if it exists as a modern-day fictional country, however Livonian people are a minority group in Stalburg, and their flag is found in multiple locations in INFRA.