Grelli Islands

The Autonomous Territory of the Grelli Islands, often known as just the Grelli Islands, are an island chain and autonomous territory in the Norwegian Strait between Grassland and Norway. They are 73 km (45 mi) away from Norway, and 87 km (54 mi) away from Grassland.

History
They were historically part of the Kingdom of Norway and the until 1418 when they were given to the Kingdom of Bredelven. The Kingdom of Bredelven became the Kingdom of Grassland in 1474, and brought the Grelli Islands along with it. During this time, the population of the islands were overwhelmingly Norwegian, with Norwegian customs and culture still being practiced there. In the mid 1600s, Grassland decided to bring 10,000 Grasslandic people over to colonise the island. This led the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway to declare war on Grassland for the islands. On the 27th of December, 1680, Grasslandic soldiers pulled out and the Kingdom of Grassland surrendered to Denmark-Norway. The islands were under Danish-Norwegian, and then Swedish-Norwegian control until 1888, when the Kingdom of Grassland decided to invade the islands, officially gaining them in 1893. As well as this, they took over some islands that never were a part of the Grelli Islands, but were in the area, such as Røst and Vaerøy. Many people took up Grasslandic customs as Grassland brought Grasslandic people to the islands, but most people stayed vigilant and demanded for independence or self-autonomy. The islands were given to Norway in 1945 after World War II, but were given back to Grassland in 1990 following an agreement that they would be given self-autonomy.

Geography
The country has a similar climate to Norway or some parts of Grassland. Most of the Islands are above the Arctic Circle and have sun during the whole of the day. This, along with the beautiful landscape, lead to a very tourist friendly country. The main city, also named Grelli, is on the main island (Grelli) in the south.

Economy
During the time in which it was part of Norway, the main exports were fish and other products. Oil began being drilled around the beginning of the time under Grassland, which led to an economic boom in the area, in which it built infrastructure, like bridges and tunnels between the islands, airports and other infrastructure to help tourists arrive in the country easier. Recently, most oil rigs and drills have closed down, as the country switches to green energy.