The Free State of Bomern, (Bomerish De Friuwe Rikjelan Bomaen, Meckelish Frije Riksland Bomern) is a republic formerly associated with the kingdom of Meckeln-Bomern. The vast majority of the population of the country are speakers of Bomerish (with Meckelish as a second language) who consider themselves part of that former ethnic minority in Meckeln-Bomern, and Bomerish is the official language. The capital and largest city in the republic is Oufsham.