https://micronations.wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=SIA+Gov&feedformat=atomMicroWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T10:09:46ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.40.0https://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Talk:Serenissimo_Regno_di_Azzurria&diff=400573Talk:Serenissimo Regno di Azzurria2019-02-23T16:03:49Z<p>SIA Gov: Created page with "== Vandalism == Please, We warn you, delete this article, because it's a vandalism copy from the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, which it's a defunct Micronation.<br> You'..."</p>
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<div>== Vandalism ==<br />
Please, We warn you, delete this article, because it's a vandalism copy from the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], which it's a defunct Micronation.<br><br />
You're not just using the same Name, but even claiming lands that are private property of someone else. Keep on mind that the owner of these lands it's angry with this situation and that You are violating the law with this behavior.<br><br />
We do suggest You to, at least, delete everything which it's related to the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, since Your Micronations is not the legal continuation of it, and also to stop claiming those private properties.<br><br />
We count on a positive collaboration of Yourself, hoping You can understand that Your behavior has been illegal.<br><br />
Best regards,<br><br />
[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[User:SIA_Gov|SIA Gov]] • [[User talk:SIA_Gov|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SIA_Gov|Contributions]] 16:03, 23 February 2019 (UTC)</div>SIA Govhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:Austenasia&diff=400550User talk:Austenasia2019-02-23T15:51:38Z<p>SIA Gov: </p>
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<div>*'''[[User talk:Austenasia/Archive|Archive 1]]'''<br />
*'''[[User talk:Austenasia/Archive2|Archive 2]]'''<br />
*'''[[User talk:Austenasia/Archive3|Archive 3]]'''<br />
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Please leave any messages for me below. Note that Austenasia does '''not''' consider non-solicited requests for diplomacy from micronations. Formal communication of any other nature should be addressed to austenasiapm@gmx.com - this page is for discussing matters related solely to the administration and upkeep of MicroWiki. [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 15:09, 20 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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==Deleting Pages==<br />
Can you delete these pages as I do not need then anymore. I’m just cleaning up this MicroWiki to make it look more professional, clean, less vandalism, and better.<br />
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https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Red_Workers%E2%80%99_Party<br />
https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Equestria<br />
https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Empire_of_Nilfgaard_%26_Redania<br />
https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Red_Workers_Party<br />
https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Free_Federation_of_Nations<br />
https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Cristellia<br />
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== Are surveys allowed? ==<br />
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I want to survey random people on MicroWiki on they're talk pages, I’m trying to find out what the most popular micronation is. I’m going to ask them to name five micronations. Is this allowed? And if it is can you please let me know what you think are the five most popular micronations? <br />
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Thanks. [[User:Z. Luna Skye|Z. Luna Skye]] ([[User talk:Z. Luna Skye|talk]]) 20:01, 21 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
::Yes, of course that's allowed. As for popular... do you mean with the general public, amongst the micronational community, or within the MicroWiki community specifically? [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 10:19, 22 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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I’m surveying people from the micronation community, and people who aren’t in the micronational community. So I’m surveyed people from MicroWiki and other micronation fan sites, and then I’m interviewing people who aren’t ‘micronationalists’. <br />
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So there will be two separate lists, which will differ a bit from each other. I think the Principality of Sealand is more popular with non-micronationalists, and the Republic of Molossia is more popular for micronationalists.<br />
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Also, I don’t want to bug you but, is there anything for the survey you would suggest? <br />
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:Amongst micronationalists (assuming you mean the overall community), I would say that the most popular micronations are 1) Molossia, 2) Westarctica, 3) Flandrensis, 4) Austenasia and 5) either Angyalistan or Lostisland. Amongst non-micronationalists, I would say 1) Sealand, 2) Molossia, 3) Ladonia, 4) Seborga and 5) Talossa. [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 11:23, 23 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Thanks [[User:Z. Luna Skye|Z. Luna Skye]] ([[User talk:Z. Luna Skye|talk]]) 11:13, 22 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Pronunciation on a wiki article ==<br />
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What's a good way to note the fact that not all pronunciations are listed, and the ones listed are the most common ones?<br />
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I currently use:<br />
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'''Mahuset''' ({{audio|MahusetDutchPronunciation.ogg|[maːɦy(ː)sɛt]|help=no}}, {{audio|MahusetEnglishPronunciation.ogg|[meɪ(ː)juːsɛt]|help=no}} or [[Pronunciation of Mahuset|any other pronunciation]])<br />
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--Emiel Sebastiaan Hardy<br />
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[[User:Mahuset |User Profile]] [[User_talk:Mahuset | User Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Mahuset | Contributions]] 17:07, 22 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::That looks good to me, tbh. [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 11:23, 23 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== New Eiffel Good Article Feedback ==<br />
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I’ve done some more work on this article. I don’t think it’s ready for ‘good article status’ yet, but I still wanted to get some feedback on the article anyways. Do you think it’s good so far? And what other work does it need? <br />
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Best regards, [[Prince Zed I]]. [[User:Z. Luna Skye|Z. Luna Skye]] ([[User talk:Z. Luna Skye|talk]]) 03:38, 26 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
:Sorry for the late reply. I've had a quick look through, and the immediate points which spring to mind are: 1) make sure you use "its" and "it's" correctly, as well as "except" and "accept"; 2) expand and clarify the Taxation section (are the percentages based on income, how is it enforced?). However, although there are several areas where the grammar or wording is a bit off, overall this is actually rather well structured and laid out. When I have time I'll go over it properly (please remind me to do this if I haven't done so in a week or so), and then it shouldn't be too far from GA status. [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 18:47, 27 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Thanks for the feedback! I’ll be doing some more work on it. [[User:Z. Luna Skye|Z. Luna Skye]] ([[User talk:Z. Luna Skye|talk]]) 23:37, 27 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Auvenese Post Accredited Press ==<br />
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Your Honor, Johnathan I,<br />
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I have a request for you. I would like for my press (Auvenese Post) to be moderated and potentially be allowed to post in 'Major Headlines.'<br />
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Here is the link to Auvenese Post:<br />
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[https://auvenesepost.wordpress.com/ Link]<br />
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--[[User:Incipious|Incipious]] ([[User talk:Incipious|talk]]) 01:18, 29 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==please undelete Askios Negetive relations page==<br />
The page was still under construction when tou deleated it so it lacked content, you also. Deleted it with no warning so there was no opertunitey to Request you dont delete it. The page had relevance since it was about the Foreign relations of Askio. <br />
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(sorry if i misspelt stuff i have dyslexia).<br />
::The page had very little information; what content it did have I added to the main Askio article, under "Foreign relations". I really don't think there's enough there to warrant a separate article. [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 16:59, 2 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Can you delete these pages I've made? ==<br />
They're really useless to me right now. I made a micronation as a simulation/roleplay but I've just decided to quit that and start another to actually be more serious about it. These are the pages I would like to delete:<br />
https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Redania_Ministry_of_Defense<br />
https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Military_of_Nilfgaard_%26_Redania<br />
https://micronations.wiki/wiki/International_Micronation_Union<br />
https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Nilfgaardian-American_War<br />
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Put a reply to my user page when they're deleted.<br />
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== Help (Not urgent) ==<br />
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I saw a list of users with the most edits on the user page [[User:Z._Luna_Skye]], Is there any possible way to find out the actual list? Like, what I mean is do you possibly know how many users with over 2,000 edits there are? [[User:Bob122|Bob122]] ([[User talk:Bob122|talk]]) 23:18, 6 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:I suppose one could count up their Contributions, as they can be pretty easily counted in fifties or hundreds. I'm not aware of there being another way. [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 10:20, 7 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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That’s gonna take a looooong time. Nah, but I don’t have a ''--'' life, so yeah. But, how do I get to the users list? [[User:Bob122|Bob122]] ([[User talk:Bob122|talk]]) 18:15, 7 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::There's a list [[Special:ActiveUsers|here]]. Please mind your language on the wiki in future. [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 22:08, 7 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Sorry about that. Thanks for --[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[User:SIA_Gov|SIA Gov]] • [[User talk:SIA_Gov|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SIA_Gov|Contributions]] 15:51, 23 February 2019 (UTC)the help! [[User:Bob122|Bob122]] ([[User talk:Bob122|talk]]) 23:33, 7 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==Good article feedback==<br />
{{ping|Austenasia}} I did improve on some little bits on my wiki page, [[Kingdom of Ikonia]], do you have any other advice before I may nominate it again? Cheers. <br>[[User:Vulture001|His Majesty, Cameron I of Ikonia by the Grace of God of Ikonia, King.]] ([[User talk:Vulture001|talk]]) 23:37, 7 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::This is looking really good! My one question is how Ikonia has three pieces of land when there are six listed in the "Administrative divisions" chart. Are some contiguous? [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 06:48, 9 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::{{ping|Austenasia}} Yes, all of the land of Uvenia contains towns, Crown dependencies have their own land as one. [[User:Vulture001|His Majesty, Cameron I of Ikonia by the Grace of God of Ikonia, King.]] ([[User talk:Vulture001|talk]]) 00:59, 10 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== How do I make archives? ==<br />
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You have archives of your talk page form years back, how do I make one?<br />
Thanks [[User:Bob122|Bob122]] ([[User talk:Bob122|talk]]) 22:35, 19 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::It's simple really, just create a page with that name and link to it from your userpage :) [[User:Austenasia|Austenasia]] ([[User talk:Austenasia|talk]]) 22:36, 19 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Thanks! I didn’t just want to create such a page since it might get deleted. [[User:Bob122|Bob122]] ([[User talk:Bob122|talk]]) 22:43, 19 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Vandalism ==<br />
Dear Austenasia, I suggest you to delete this page, [[Serenissimo Regno di Azzurria]], which it's an illegal copy of [[Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria]], you can check the page and see that they copied everything from the article regarding a Micronation not their own. They're still claiming same name and same territory which it's owned by [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria]], that declared defunct the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, and nobody can declare a Micronation, with the same denomination, even located on the private property of someone else.<br><br />
Thanks in advance.<br><br />
[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[User:SIA_Gov|SIA Gov]] • [[User talk:SIA_Gov|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SIA_Gov|Contributions]] 15:51, 23 February 2019 (UTC)</div>SIA Govhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:Gianmarco_Rubino_1&diff=400469User talk:Gianmarco Rubino 12019-02-23T12:36:47Z<p>SIA Gov: Created page with "== Vandalism == We, the Official account of the Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria, warn You, to stop with Your vandalism to the pages related to the S.I.A., every other vanda..."</p>
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<div>== Vandalism ==<br />
We, the Official account of the [[Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria]], warn You, to stop with Your vandalism to the pages related to the S.I.A., every other vandalism will not be tolerated anymore.<br><br />
The Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria it's a private property of the Emperor, Fabrizio I, who lives everyday there. You don't have any right to vandalize the pages, stating that You rule a Nation which isn't even Your property.<br><br />
We hope on Your good sense, and that all this vandalism will finally see a conclusion.<br><br />
Best regards,<br><br />
Official account of the Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria<br><br />
[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[User:SIA_Gov|SIA Gov]] • [[User talk:SIA_Gov|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SIA_Gov|Contributions]] 12:36, 23 February 2019 (UTC)</div>SIA Govhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Most_Serene_Empire_of_Azzurria&diff=360376Most Serene Empire of Azzurria2018-11-12T19:52:47Z<p>SIA Gov: </p>
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<div>{{Defunct}}<br />
{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Pietro Baccio<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jure by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==== Fall of the Micronation ====<br />
The Micronation passed through 1 year and 10 months of inactivity, until being officially unestablished on 12 November 2018.<br><br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
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| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
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===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Arab, as being the mother language together (with Italian) of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|125px|thumb|left|Full set of Azzurrian Crown's banknotes]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[Azzurrian Crown]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It has not any sort of subunit, and it is based entirely on banknotes.<br><br />
The Azzurrian Crown is unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]], and is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is mostly a mix of specialties from [[w:Italy|Italy]].<br><br />
Dishes are mainly based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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The flag of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] was adopted on 27 October, right after the transition from the Tower City State into the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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== The Flag ==<br />
The flag consists of six white vertical stripes and seven light blue vertical stripes, alterned between them.<br><br />
The National flag was adopted on 27 October 2016, right after the transition from the Tower City State into the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It serves as civil and state flag.<br><br />
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The exact cromatic definition:<br />
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|<div style="width:18px; height:18px; border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;background-color:#FFFFFF;"></div> || White || 100, 100, 100 || #FFFFFF<br />
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== Usage ==<br />
The flag is flown or displayed at the Royal Palace and at the foreign embassies of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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== History ==<br />
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File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|border|<center>Previous flag, from 20 September 2016 to 14 October 2016<br />
File:tcsflag1state.png|border|<center>Previous flag, from 14 October 2016 to 21 October 2016<br />
File:SCTBandiera.png|border|<center>Previous flag, from 21 October 2016 to 27 October 2016<br />
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The flag has been drawn by [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], and immediately adopted as national flag, right after the transition from the Tower City State into the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* [[National Symbols of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Pietro Baccio<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jure by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
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===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
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| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
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| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
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| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Arab, as being the mother language together (with Italian) of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
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| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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! Logo<br />
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! Foundation<br />
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| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
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| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
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| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|125px|thumb|left|Full set of Azzurrian Crown's banknotes]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[Azzurrian Crown]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It has not any sort of subunit, and it is based entirely on banknotes.<br><br />
The Azzurrian Crown is unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]], and is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is mostly a mix of specialties from [[w:Italy|Italy]].<br><br />
Dishes are mainly based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jure by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
<br />
==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
<br />
==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
|single line = y<br />
| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
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===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Arab, as being the mother language together (with Italian) of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|125px|thumb|left|Full set of Azzurrian Crown's banknotes]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[Azzurrian Crown]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It has not any sort of subunit, and it is based entirely on banknotes.<br><br />
The Azzurrian Crown is unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]], and is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is mostly a mix of specialties from [[w:Italy|Italy]].<br><br />
Dishes are mainly based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jure by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
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===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Mario I, Emperor of Azzurria]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Arab, as being the mother language together (with Italian) of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|125px|thumb|left|Full set of Azzurrian Crown's banknotes]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[Azzurrian Crown]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It has not any sort of subunit, and it is based entirely on banknotes.<br><br />
The Azzurrian Crown is unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]], and is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is mostly a mix of specialties from [[w:Italy|Italy]].<br><br />
Dishes are mainly based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jure by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
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===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Mario I, Emperor of Azzurria]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
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! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
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| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|125px|thumb|left|Full set of Azzurrian Crown's banknotes]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[Azzurrian Crown]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It has not any sort of subunit, and it is based entirely on banknotes.<br><br />
The Azzurrian Crown is unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]], and is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is mostly a mix of specialties from [[w:Italy|Italy]].<br><br />
Dishes are mainly based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
<br />
==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
<br />
==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
<br />
==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jure by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
<br />
==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
<br />
=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
<br />
==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
<br />
==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
<br />
==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
<br />
==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
<br />
==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
<br />
===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
|single line = y<br />
| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
<br />
===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
<br />
==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
<br />
{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
<br />
The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Mario I, Emperor of Azzurria]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
<br />
According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
<br />
==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|125px|thumb|left|Full set of Azzurrian Crown's banknotes]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[Azzurrian Crown]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It has not any sort of subunit, and it is based entirely on banknotes.<br><br />
The Azzurrian Crown is unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]], and is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:PesceSpada.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Swordfish, world famous Messina's fish dish]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
[[File:Goulash.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Goulash, world famous Hungarian food]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is mostly a mix of specialties from [[w:Italy|Italy]].<br><br />
Dishes are mainly based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jure by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
|single line = y<br />
| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
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===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
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|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Mario I, Emperor of Azzurria]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
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! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
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| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|125px|thumb|left|Full set of Azzurrian Crown's banknotes]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[Azzurrian Crown]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It has not any sort of subunit, and it is based entirely on banknotes.<br><br />
The Azzurrian Crown is unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]], and is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:PesceSpada.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Swordfish, world famous Messina's fish dish]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
[[File:Goulash.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Goulash, world famous Hungarian food]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is a mix of specialties from [[w:Messina|Messina]] and [[w:Hungary|Hungary]].<br><br />
Are dishes based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
About the Hungarian cuisine, traditional dishes introduced in the cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are Goulash (gulyás stew or gulyás soup) and a lot of dishes flavoured with paprika (ground red peppers). Other dishes are chicken paprikash, Dobos Cake, onion soup, chinese chicken, mushrooms soup and frankfurter soup.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jure by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
|single line = y<br />
| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
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===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Mario I, Emperor of Azzurria]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:1000LireMontessori.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Banknote of 1000 Italian Lire]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[Azzurrian Crown]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It has not any sort of subunit, and it is based entirely on banknotes.<br><br />
The Azzurrian Crown is unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]], and is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:PesceSpada.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Swordfish, world famous Messina's fish dish]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
[[File:Goulash.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Goulash, world famous Hungarian food]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is a mix of specialties from [[w:Messina|Messina]] and [[w:Hungary|Hungary]].<br><br />
Are dishes based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
About the Hungarian cuisine, traditional dishes introduced in the cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are Goulash (gulyás stew or gulyás soup) and a lot of dishes flavoured with paprika (ground red peppers). Other dishes are chicken paprikash, Dobos Cake, onion soup, chinese chicken, mushrooms soup and frankfurter soup.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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|'''Formation'''<br />
|20 September 2016<br />
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The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], and its office lasts for 5 years.<br><br />
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The '''Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' is the body which exercises the legislative power in the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] , in behalf of the Emperors.<br><br />
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==How it is made==<br />
It is formed by thirteen members (eleven Secretaries, plus the Secretary of State and its Deputy).<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Tower City State.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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==Powers==<br />
Part IV, Article 10 of The Constitution of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] states that "the Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the body which exercises the legislative power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, in behalf of the Emperors".<br />
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==Terms of the Secretaries==<br />
Secretaries of the Light Blue Commission are citizens that, in possess of the citizenship of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have applied for an open position through the official website of the State.<br><br />
Their office ends after a 5-year term, when they lose their electoral rights or when both the Emperors remove a Secretary from the Office.<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
Below is possible to find the links for the articles of the Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
* [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Deputy Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Education and Welfare of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Employment and Citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Environment of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Finance and Economic Development of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Health of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Heritage and Tourism of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Home Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Information of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Justice of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
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|align="center" colspan="2"|'''Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria'''<br>[[File:SIABandiera.png|25px|border]]<br><small>''Imperatori del Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><hr /><br />
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|'''Formation'''<br />
|20 September 2016<br />
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The '''Emperors''' of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] are together the heads of state (Monarchs) of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The Emperors have the executive, legislative and judicial powers, that, in their names, are transferred to and exercised by other officers. Justice is administered, in their names, by the judiciary system, with judges that they establish. The executive power is delegated by the Emperors to the [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power in behalf of the Emperors.<br><br />
Their full titles are: Emperors of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Sovereigns of the [[Order of the White Star]] Grand Duke of [[Imvrassia]] (for Fabrizio I) and leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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==Royal styles==<br />
'''Reference style''': His/Her Royal Highness the Emperor/Empress (EN) | Sua Altezza Reale l'Imperatore/Imperatrice (IT)<br> <br />
'''Spoken style''': Emperor/Empress (EN) | Imperatore/Imperatrice (IT)<br><br />
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==Requirements for be elected==<br />
To be elected as Emperor of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], a person must:<br><br />
* Have the citizenship of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]];<br />
* Be adult (18 years old at the least);<br />
* Be of different sex from the other head of State (one male Emperor and one feminine Empress);<br />
* Do not have criminal records;<br />
* Accept the election (if wished, the elected can renounce to his duty and a new Conclave will be held).<br />
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==List of Emperors==<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and [[Enikő I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Enikő I]]''' , 20 September 2016 - 13 December 2016<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and Sede Vacante (de facto, Francesca Roma)''' , 14 December 2016 - 12 January 2017<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and [[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]]''' , 12 January 2017 - 19 January 2017<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and Sede Vacante (de facto, Francesca Roma)''' , 19 January 2017 - 23 January 2017<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria]]''' , 23 January 2017 - Today<br />
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'''Fabrizio I''' is the Emperor and co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The Sovereign has the executive, legislative and judicial powers, that, in his name, are transferred to and exercised by other officers.<br><br />
Justice is administered, in his name, by the judiciary system, with judges that he establishes. The executive power is delegated by the Emperor to the [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power in behalf of the Emperor.<br><br />
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==Titles, styles and honors==<br />
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=== Full titles ===<br />
Emperor of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Sovereign of the [[Order of the White Star]], Grand Duke of [[Imvrassia]] and leader of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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=== Decorations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
*[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[Order of the White Star|Sovereign of the Order of the White Star]]<br />
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=== Foreign Decorations ===<br />
*[[File:ImvrassiaFlag.jpg|border|25px]] Grand Duke of [[Imvrassia]]<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
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[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jure by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
<br />
===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
<br />
===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
<br />
===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Mario I, Emperor of Azzurria]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
<br />
==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
<br />
==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
<br />
According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
<br />
==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:1000LireMontessori.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Banknote of 1000 Italian Lire]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[w:Italian_Lira|Italian Lira]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It was the previous national currency of [[w:Italy|Italy]], from 1861 until 2002 when Italy officially adopted Euro.<br><br />
This is the first document case of a State that uses, as national currency, a foreign dismissed currency.<br><br />
It has banknotes in Lira (₤) values, for 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 50000, 100000 and 500000 Lire, and coins in Lira (₤) values, for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Lire.<br><br />
The Italian Lira is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
<br />
==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:PesceSpada.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Swordfish, world famous Messina's fish dish]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
[[File:Goulash.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Goulash, world famous Hungarian food]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is a mix of specialties from [[w:Messina|Messina]] and [[w:Hungary|Hungary]].<br><br />
Are dishes based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
About the Hungarian cuisine, traditional dishes introduced in the cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are Goulash (gulyás stew or gulyás soup) and a lot of dishes flavoured with paprika (ground red peppers). Other dishes are chicken paprikash, Dobos Cake, onion soup, chinese chicken, mushrooms soup and frankfurter soup.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
<br />
===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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*[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] 23 Jan - [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2017/01/23/comunicato-stampa-elezione-nuova-imperatrice/ Election of Alessia I as the new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]<br />
*[[File:Crasager flag.png|border|25px]] 23 Jan - [http://gazette.stateofkoss.com/microwiki-newsroom-weekly-roundup-3/ MicroWiki Newsroom Weekly Roundup #3] <br />
*[[File:GUM nlogo.PNG|25px|border]] 23 Jan - [https://gumnews.wordpress.com/2017/01/23/quorum-22117/ GUM Quorum: 22nd January, 2017] <br />
*[[File:Highlandflag.jpg|25px|border]] 22 Jan - [https://highlandmediacorp.wordpress.com/2017/01/21/brexit-good-for-the-free-empire-says-federal-consul// "Brexit good for the Free Empire" says the Federal Consul]<br />
*[[File:Flag of Sabia and Verona.png|25px|border]] 21 Jan - [https://sivfonografo.wordpress.com/2017/01/21/the-secret-meeting-of-liberals-and-leftists-virny-wasnt-invited-to/ The secret meeting of Liberals and Leftists Virny wasn't invited to]<br />
*[[File:Vlagcampinia.jpg|25px|border]] 20 Jan - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xKsnzggmgo&feature=youtu.be Opening of the GUM Monument in Campinopolis]<br />
*[[File:Wings flag.png|25px|border]] 20 Jan - [https://wingsandstripes.wordpress.com/2017/01/19/decision-2017-live-coverage/ Congressional election live archive]<br />
*[[File:Wings flag.png|25px|border]] 19 Jan - [https://wingsandstripes.wordpress.com/2017/01/19/president-launches-initiative-for-a-good-cause/ Jokes spread upon US inauguration]</div>SIA Govhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Politics_of_Azzurria&diff=203282Politics of Azzurria2017-01-23T12:19:39Z<p>SIA Gov: /* = Content= */</p>
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[[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]]<br><br />
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[[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br><br />
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[[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
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[[Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Constitution]]<br/ ><br />
[[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Administrative divisions|Administrative Divisions]]<br/ ><br />
[[Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Foreign Relations]]<br><br />
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[[First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State|First national symbols referendum]]<br><br />
[[Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State|Second national symbols referendum]]<br><br />
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'''Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' takes place in framework of an [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]], with the [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] serving together as heads of state, while the [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] as head of government.<br />
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== Constitution ==<br />
{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The '''Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' is the [[w:Constitution|fundamental law]] of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], having came into force on 20 September 2016.<br><br />
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=== Adoption ===<br />
The Constitution of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] has been wrote, signed and came into force on 20 September 2016.<br><br />
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=== Content ===<br />
The Constitution of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] includes 49 articles.<br />
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== Executive branch ==<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The '''Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' is the body which exercises the executive power in the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] , in behalf of the Emperors.<br><br />
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=== Powers ===<br />
Part III, Article 9 of The Constitution of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] states that "the Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, in behalf of the Emperors".<br />
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== Legislative ==<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The '''Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' is the body which exercises the legislative power in the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] , in behalf of the Emperors.<br><br />
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=== How it is made ===<br />
It is formed by thirteen members (eleven Secretaries, plus the Secretary of State and its Deputy).<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Tower City State.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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=== Powers ===<br />
Part IV, Article 10 of The Constitution of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] states that "the Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the body which exercises the legislative power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, in behalf of the Emperors".<br />
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=== Terms of the Secretaries ===<br />
Secretaries of the Light Blue Commission are citizens that, in possess of the citizenship of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have applied for an open position through the official website of the State.<br><br />
Their office ends after a 5-year term, when they lose their electoral rights or when both the Emperors remove a Secretary from the Office.<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
Below is possible to find the links for the articles of the Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
* [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Deputy Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Education and Welfare of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Employment and Citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Environment of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Finance and Economic Development of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Health of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Heritage and Tourism of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Home Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Information of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Justice of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
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== Political party ==<br />
{{Main|Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The '''Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (Partito Nazionalista del Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria '''IT''') is the only one allowed party, founded in 2016 by [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and the Emeritus Empress [[Enikő I, Emeritus Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Enikő I]], of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The colors of the party are light blue and white, reflecting the national colors.<br />
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== Referendums ==<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
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<div>{{Infobox order<br />
|name = Order of the White Star<br>''Ordine della Stella Bianca''<br />
|image = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br />
|caption = Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|awarded_by = the<br>'''[[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]'''<br />
|type = [[w:Order (honour)|State order]]<br />
|motto = <br />
|day = <br />
|eligibility = Men and women, of any nation<br />
|for = Diplomatic merit<br />
|status = Current<br />
|head_title = Sovereign<br />
|head = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I and Alessia I]]<br />
|commander =<br />
|grades = Knight<br />
|former_grades =<br />
|established = [[2016]]<br />
|first_induction = [[2016]]<br />
|last_induction =<br />
|recipients = 9<br />
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|image2 = [[File:RibbonOrderOfTheWhiteStar.png|90px]]<br />
|caption2 = Ribbons of the Order of the White Star<br />
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The '''Order of the White Star''' is a [[w:Order (honour)|order of chivalry]] founded in the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] by the [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] in [[2016]].<br><br />
The current Sovereigns of the Order are [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]].<br><br />
It is awarded to diplomat civilians, to recognise their service to the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] through diplomacy.<br><br />
Except for the Sovereigns of the Order, it has only one grade, Knight of the Order<br />
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== Sovereigns of the Order==<br />
==== 2016 - current====<br />
[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br><br />
[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
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== Recipients ==<br />
===2016===<br />
Knights<br />
*[[File:Aebleflag.jpg|border|25px]] Frederik Nikolai I, Prince of the [[Principality of Aebmark|Principality of Æbmark ]]<br />
*[[File:Aericaflag.jpg|border|25px]] Tristan Glark, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the [[Aerican Empire]]<br />
*[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[Enikő I, Emeritus Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Enikő I, Emeritus Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
*[[File:Flag of Elmguard.png|border|25px]] [[Wesley I|Wesley I, King of the]] [[Kingdom of Elmguard]]<br />
*[[File:ImvrassiaFlag.jpg|border|25px]] [[Aggelos I, King of Imvrassia|Aggelos I]], King of the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]]<br />
*[[File:Karniarutheniaflag.png|border|25px]] Boris of Ney, [[Ministry of the Imperial and Royal Household (Karnia-Ruthenia)|Ministry of the Imperial and Royal Household]] of the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]]<br />
*[[File:IMAGE.png|border|25px]] John I, King of the [[Kingdom of Loquntia]]<br />
*[[File:Lundenwicflag1.png|border|25px]] [[Mike Lewis, Marquis of New Charter|Mike Lewis, Minister of the Foreign Affairs]] of the [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic]]<br />
*[[File:Molossia flag.png|border|25px]] [[Kevin Baugh]], President of the [[Republic of Molossia]]<br />
*[[File:Unironic flag.png|border|25px]] [[William I, Emperor of Unironia|William I]], Emperor of the [[Unironia|Unironic Empire]]<br />
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[[Category:Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]</div>SIA Govhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Society_of_Micronations&diff=203280Society of Micronations2017-01-23T12:16:28Z<p>SIA Gov: /* Full Members */</p>
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|align="center" colspan="2"|<big>'''Society of Micronations'''</big> <hr /><br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|[[File:SocietyOfMicronations.jpeg|250px]]<br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|Flag of the Society of Micronations<br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|'''Headquarters'''<br />
|[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|20px]] [[Azzurria]],<br>[[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
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|align="center" colspan="2"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|'''Official language'''<br />
|[[w:English language|English]]<br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="3"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|'''Composition'''<br />
|-<br />
|<small>Full Members</small><br />
|<small>1</small><br />
|-<br />
|<small>Observer members</small><br />
|<small>0</small><br />
|-<br />
|<small>Founding member</small><br />
|<small>[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|20px]] [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]</small><br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|'''Establishment'''<br />
|-<br />
|<small>Foundation</small><br />
|<small>29 September [[2016]]</small><br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|'''Purposes'''<br>Development of diplomacy, mutual recognitions, peace and economy between world Micronations<br><br />
|}<br />
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The '''Society of Micronations''' is a [[Micronation|micronational]] organisation founded on 29 September 2016, with the purposes of development of diplomacy, mutual recognitions, peace and economy between world Micronations.<br><br />
The Society of Micronations has been founded by the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], with the intention to give a reference point to all the world Micronations, with an user-friendly organisation.<br><br />
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==Policy==<br />
The main objectives of the Society of Micronations are:<br />
*Development of diplomacy and mutual recognitions between members;<br />
*Freedom of movement of goods and capitals, freedom of movement of peoples and their free travel, diplomatic and business VISA, between the members;<br />
*Keep peace and security between members;<br />
*Promote the solution to the international disputes and peacefully resolve situations that could lead to a breach of the peace;<br />
*Develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the inviolable sovereignties and for the principle of equality between states;<br />
*Promote economic and social cooperation;<br />
*Promote respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms for the benefit of all the humans and animals;<br />
*Promote respect for international law and encourage the progressive development and its codification.<br />
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==Full Members==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Flag<br />
! Name<br />
! Full Member since<br />
! Claimed area (km²)<br />
! Currency(ies)<br />
! Capital(s)<br />
! Language(s)<br />
! Head(s) of State<br />
! Official Contacts<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|60px]]<br />
|[[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
|29 September 2016<br><small>''Founding member''</small><br />
|0,00166795<br />
|Italian Lira<br />
|[[Azzurria]]<br />
|Italian<br />
|[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SCT_Gov Twitter]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Observer Members ==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Flag<br />
! Name<br />
! Observer Member since<br />
! Claimed area (km²)<br />
! Currency(ies)<br />
! Capital(s)<br />
! Language(s)<br />
! Head(s) of State<br />
! Official Contacts<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==How to join the Society==<br />
Membership is currently granted freely, every Micronation is free to add itself to the list of Observer members if fulfills the following points:<br><br />
* Claiming of a real territory, located on Earth planet.<br />
* Being a separatist Micronation, proving it with a stable government, activity, an official website, email address and as much other evidences as possible.<br />
* Being a member of the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and never being involved (even in the future) in aggressive conflicts (no matter against who).<br />
* Respect all the human rights.<br />
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After a period of two week as an observer member, the same will be admitted as a full member if, after a control from the founding member (the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]), really fulfills the previous points.<br><br />
If, after being admitted as a full member, a Micronation should lose even just one of the fundamental points of admission, it will be immediately expelled.<br><br />
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[[Category:Organisations]]</div>SIA Govhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Society_of_Italophone_Micronations&diff=203279Society of Italophone Micronations2017-01-23T12:15:45Z<p>SIA Gov: /* Full Members */</p>
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|align="center" colspan="2"|<big>'''Society of Italophone Micronations'''</big><br><big>Società di Micronazioni Italofone</big><br> <hr /><br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|[[File:SIM_Society.png|250px]]<br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|Flag of the Society of Italophone Micronations<br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|'''Headquarters'''<br />
|[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|20px]] [[Azzurria]],<br>[[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|'''Official language'''<br />
|[[w:Italian language|Italian]]<br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="3"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|'''Composition'''<br />
|-<br />
|<small>Full Members</small><br />
|<small>1</small><br />
|-<br />
|<small>Observer members</small><br />
|<small>0</small><br />
|-<br />
|<small>Founding member</small><br />
|<small>[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|20px]] [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]</small><br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|'''Establishment'''<br />
|-<br />
|<small>Foundation</small><br />
|<small>29 September [[2016]]</small><br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|<hr /><br />
|-<br />
|align="center" colspan="2"|'''Purposes'''<br>Development of diplomacy, mutual recognitions, peace and economy between Italophone Micronations<br><br />
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The '''Society of Italophone Micronations''', ('''Società di Micronazioni Italofone'''), is a [[Micronation|micronational]] organisation founded on 29 September 2016, with the purposes of development of diplomacy, mutual recognitions, peace and economy between Italophone Micronations.<br><br />
The Society of Italophone Micronations has been founded by the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], with the intention to give a reference point to all the Italian-speaking Micronations, and it is the first organisation with this purpose.<br><br />
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==Policy==<br />
The main objectives of the United Micronations are:<br />
*Development of diplomacy and mutual recognitions between members;<br />
*Freedom of movement of goods and capitals, freedom of movement of peoples and their free travel, diplomatic and business VISA, between the members;<br />
*Tutelage of the Italian language, culture and history, and promotion of the Italian language use intermicronationally;<br />
*Keep peace and security between members;<br />
*Promote the solution to the international disputes and peacefully resolve situations that could lead to a breach of the peace;<br />
*Develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the inviolable sovereignties and for the principle of equality between states;<br />
*Promote economic and social cooperation;<br />
*Promote respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms for the benefit of all the humans and animals;<br />
*Promote respect for international law and encourage the progressive development and its codification.<br />
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==Full Members==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Flag<br />
! Name<br />
! Full Member since<br />
! Claimed area (km²)<br />
! Currency(ies)<br />
! Capital(s)<br />
! Kind of Government<br />
! Head(s) of State<br />
! Official Contacts<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|60px]]<br />
|[[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
|29 September 2016<br><small>''Founding member''</small><br />
|0,00166795<br />
|Italian Lira<br />
|[[Azzurria]]<br />
|Elective constitutional monarchy, Diarchy<br />
|[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SCT_Gov Twitter]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Observer Members ==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Flag<br />
! Name<br />
! Observer Member since<br />
! Claimed area (km²)<br />
! Currency(ies)<br />
! Capital(s)<br />
! Kind of government<br />
! Head(s) of State<br />
! Official Contacts<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==How to join the Society==<br />
Membership is currently granted freely, every Micronation is free to add itself to the list of Observer members if fulfills the following points:<br><br />
* Recognition of the [[w:Italian language|Italian language]] as official language, or otherwise legal recognition of the Italian language such as recognised or local language status.<br />
* Claiming of a real territory, located on Earth planet.<br />
* Being a separatist Micronation, proving it with a stable government, activity, an official website, email address and as much other evidences as possible.<br />
* Being a member of the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and never being involved (even in the future) in aggressive conflicts (no matter against who).<br />
* Respect all the human rights.<br />
* Promote the Italian language, establish mutual recognition and diplomacy with the other members.<br />
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After a period of one week as an observer member, the same will be admitted as a full member if, after a control from the founding member (the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]), really fulfills the previous points.<br><br />
If, after being admitted as a full member, a Micronation should lose even just one of the fundamental points of admission, it will be immediately expelled.<br><br />
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|name_english = Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|name_native = Partito Nazionalista<br>del Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria<br />
|logo = [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|150px]]<br />
| leader1_title = Leaders<br />
| leader2_title = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| leader1_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
| leader2_name = '''Francesca Roma'''<br />
|slogan = For Our Motherland and for Our People.<br />
|anthem =<br />
|foundation = 2016<br />
|headquarters = [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
|newspaper = <br />
|membership = <br />
|membership_year = <br />
|ideology = [[w:Nationalism|Nationalism]]<br />
|position = <br />
|national = <br />
|international = <br />
|colors = Light blue and white<br />
|seats1_title = Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|flag = <br />
|footnotes = <br />
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The '''Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (Partito Nazionalista del Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria '''IT''') is the only one allowed party, founded in 2016 by [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and [[Enikő I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Enikő I]], of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The colors of the party are light blue and white, reflecting the national colors.<br><br />
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== Light Blue Commission ==<br />
The Light Blue Commission (Commissione Azzurra IT), is the is the body which exercises the legislative power inside the national territory.<br><br />
Below is possible to find the links for the articles of the members of the Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
* [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Deputy Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Education and Welfare of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Employment and Citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Environment of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Finance and Economic Development of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Health of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Heritage and Tourism of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Home Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Information of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Justice of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
* [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br><br />
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|-bgcolor="#cccccc"<br />
! Micronation<br />
! Primary Macronation<br />
! Stance<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Capital<br />
! Population<br />
! Website (If available)<br />
! Leader(s)<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Abelden}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 14 Mar 2012<br />
| [[Pleston]]<br />
| 29<br />
| http://imperialgovabelden.weebly.com/<br />
| [[Stephen of Abelden|Stephen Freayth]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Adammia}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|UK}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 13 Apr 2013<br />
| [[Imperial City]]<br />
| 30<br />
| http://www.empireofadammia.org.uk/<br />
| [[Adam I, Emperor of Adammia|Adam Belcher]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Adammic Columbia}} ''([[Empire of Adammia|Ad.]])''<br />
| {{Flaglist|United States}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 17 Jan 2014<br />
| New Kent<br />
| 1<br />
| http://www.empireofadammia.org.uk/land/colonies/columbia/<br />
| [[Grant Hawkins]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aebmark}} [[Principality of Aebmark]]<br />
| {{Flaglist|Italy}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 14 Mar 2016<br />
| Æblestad<br />
| 1<br />
| http://www.principalityofaebmark.weebly.com/ ( english ) or http://www.fyrstendoemmetaebmark.weebly.com/ ( danish) or http://www.principatodiaebmark.weebly.com/ ( italian )<br />
| Frederik 1. Nikolai til Aebmark<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aerican Empire}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|Canada}}<br />
| Simulationist<br />
| May 1987<br />
| n/a<br />
| 400+<br />
| http://www.aericanempire.com/<br />
| [[Eric Lis]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Agnorr}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|United States}}<br />
| Secessioist<br />
| 15 Sep 2010<br />
| Capital District<br />
| 22<br />
| agnorr.co.nr<br />
| [[William Opdengraff|Paco Velazquez]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aigues-Mortes}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|France}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 21 Jun 2010<br />
| [[w:Aigues-Mortes|Aigues-Mortes]]<br />
| 227<br />
| http://www.principaute-aigues-mortes.com/<br />
| Jean-Pierre Quatre <br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Akebar}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|UK}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 12 Jul 2013<br />
| [[Akebar Cotts]]<br />
| 12<br />
| n/a<br />
| Edvin Czuppon<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Angyalistan}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|France}}<br />
| Simulationist<br />
| 31 Jan 1999<br />
| Angyalabad<br />
| 20<br />
| http://www.angyalistan.com/<br />
| Olivier<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Araucanía and Patagonia}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|France}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 1860<br />
| n/a<br />
| Unknown<br />
| http://www.araucania.org/<br />
| Felipe<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aryavart}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|India}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 6 Oct 2011<br />
| Ayodhya<br />
| Unknown<br />
| https://www.facebook.com/aryavart.gov<br />
| Harshvardhan Singh<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Atlantium}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|Australia}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 27 Nov 1981<br />
| Concordia<br />
| 903<br />
| http://www.atlantium.org/<br />
| George Cruickshank<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Austenasia}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|UK}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 20 Sep 2008<br />
| [[Wrythe]]<br />
| 83<br />
| http://austenasia.webs.com/<br />
| [[Jonathan I, Emperor of Austenasia|Jonathan Augustus]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Avetia}} ''(AB)''<br />
| {{Flaglist|United States}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 2015<br />
| Prince's Estate<br />
| 7<br />
| n/a<br />
| Jeffrey Bellino<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aynvaul}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|United States}}<br />
| Simulationist<br />
| 27 Feb 2012<br />
| n/a<br />
| <5<br />
| http://aynvaulnationalgov.wix.com/aynvaulgovsite<br />
| Gordon Gray<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aysellant}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|Russia}}<br />
| Simulationist<br />
| 27 Jan 2011<br />
| [[Ayselbork]]<br />
| 30<br />
| http://princedom-ausland.webs.com/<br />
| Andreas<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|Italy}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Azzurria<br />
| 53<br />
| http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com<br />
| [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
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|-bgcolor="#cccccc"<br />
! Micronation<br />
! Primary Macronation<br />
! Stance<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Capital<br />
! Population<br />
! Website (If available)<br />
! Leader(s)<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Abelden}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 14 Mar 2012<br />
| [[Pleston]]<br />
| 29<br />
| http://imperialgovabelden.weebly.com/<br />
| [[Stephen of Abelden|Stephen Freayth]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Adammia}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|UK}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 13 Apr 2013<br />
| [[Imperial City]]<br />
| 30<br />
| http://www.empireofadammia.org.uk/<br />
| [[Adam I, Emperor of Adammia|Adam Belcher]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Adammic Columbia}} ''([[Empire of Adammia|Ad.]])''<br />
| {{Flaglist|United States}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 17 Jan 2014<br />
| New Kent<br />
| 1<br />
| http://www.empireofadammia.org.uk/land/colonies/columbia/<br />
| [[Grant Hawkins]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aebmark}} [[Principality of Aebmark]]<br />
| {{Flaglist|Italy}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 14 Mar 2016<br />
| Æblestad<br />
| 1<br />
| http://www.principalityofaebmark.weebly.com/ ( english ) or http://www.fyrstendoemmetaebmark.weebly.com/ ( danish) or http://www.principatodiaebmark.weebly.com/ ( italian )<br />
| Frederik 1. Nikolai til Aebmark<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aerican Empire}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|Canada}}<br />
| Simulationist<br />
| May 1987<br />
| n/a<br />
| 400+<br />
| http://www.aericanempire.com/<br />
| [[Eric Lis]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Agnorr}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|United States}}<br />
| Secessioist<br />
| 15 Sep 2010<br />
| Capital District<br />
| 22<br />
| agnorr.co.nr<br />
| [[William Opdengraff|Paco Velazquez]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aigues-Mortes}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|France}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 21 Jun 2010<br />
| [[w:Aigues-Mortes|Aigues-Mortes]]<br />
| 227<br />
| http://www.principaute-aigues-mortes.com/<br />
| Jean-Pierre Quatre <br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Akebar}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|UK}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 12 Jul 2013<br />
| [[Akebar Cotts]]<br />
| 12<br />
| n/a<br />
| Edvin Czuppon<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Angyalistan}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|France}}<br />
| Simulationist<br />
| 31 Jan 1999<br />
| Angyalabad<br />
| 20<br />
| http://www.angyalistan.com/<br />
| Olivier<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Araucanía and Patagonia}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|France}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 1860<br />
| n/a<br />
| Unknown<br />
| http://www.araucania.org/<br />
| Felipe<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aryavart}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|India}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 6 Oct 2011<br />
| Ayodhya<br />
| Unknown<br />
| https://www.facebook.com/aryavart.gov<br />
| Harshvardhan Singh<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Atlantium}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|Australia}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 27 Nov 1981<br />
| Concordia<br />
| 903<br />
| http://www.atlantium.org/<br />
| George Cruickshank<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Austenasia}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|UK}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 20 Sep 2008<br />
| [[Wrythe]]<br />
| 83<br />
| http://austenasia.webs.com/<br />
| [[Jonathan I, Emperor of Austenasia|Jonathan Augustus]]<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Avetia}} ''(AB)''<br />
| {{Flaglist|United States}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 2015<br />
| Prince's Estate<br />
| 7<br />
| n/a<br />
| Jeffrey Bellino<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aynvaul}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|United States}}<br />
| Simulationist<br />
| 27 Feb 2012<br />
| n/a<br />
| <5<br />
| http://aynvaulnationalgov.wix.com/aynvaulgovsite<br />
| Gordon Gray<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Aysellant}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|Russia}}<br />
| Simulationist<br />
| 27 Jan 2011<br />
| [[Ayselbork]]<br />
| 30<br />
| http://princedom-ausland.webs.com/<br />
| Andreas<br />
|-<br />
| {{Flaglist|Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
| {{Flaglist|Italy}}<br />
| Secessionist<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Azzurria<br />
| 32<br />
| http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com<br />
| [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
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[[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Main Article (English)]] • [[Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria|Main Article (Italian)]] • [[Azzurrian Crown]] • [[Imperial Azzurrian March]] • [[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Conclave of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[National Symbols of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Order of the White Star]] • [[Sede Vacante of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] <br />
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[[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Deputy Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Education and Welfare of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Employment and Citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Finance and Economic Development of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Environment of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Health of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Heritage and Tourism of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Home Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Information of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Justice of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]] • [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
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[[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#History|History]] • [[Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Enikő I abdication crisis|Enikő I abdication crisis]] • [[First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs|Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#National flag set on fire|National flag set on fire]] • [[Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State"|Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State"]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Expansion of the national territory|Expansion of the national territory]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli|Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Abdication of Enikő I|Abdication of Enikő I]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#2017 Conclave|2017 Conclave]]<br />
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[[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#National Corps|National Corps of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
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[[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Population|Population]] • [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Enikő I, Emeritus Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria#Administrative divisions|Administrative Divisions]] • [[Azzurria]] • [[Balilla]] • [[Pasqualia]] • [[San Pietropoli]] • [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]] • [[Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] • [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
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! Date<br />
! Name<br />
! Type<br />
! Notes<br />
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| 1 January<br />
| New Year's Day<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| The start of the new year.<br />
|-<br />
| The third Sunday in January<br />
| World Religion Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Interfaith commemoration day.<br />
|-<br />
| 14 February<br />
| Valentine's Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Celebration of the love.<br />
|-<br />
| 21 February<br />
| International Mother Language Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.<br />
|-<br />
| The third Monday in February<br />
| Family's Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Celebration of the family.<br />
|- <br />
| 21 March<br />
| International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Demonstrate support for environmental protection.<br />
|-<br />
| 22 April<br />
| Earth Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Demonstrate support for eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.<br />
|-<br />
| 1 May<br />
| International Workers' Day<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| Celebration of laborers and the working classes.<br />
|-<br />
| 19 May<br />
| Emperor's birthday<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| Celebration of the birth of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria]].<br />
|-<br />
| 30 May<br />
| Empress' birthday<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| Celebration of the birth of [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria]].<br />
|-<br />
| The third Sunday in June<br />
| Father's Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Celebration of the fathers.<br />
|- <br />
| 26 July<br />
| Grandparents' Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Celebration of the grandparents.<br />
|-<br />
| The third Sunday in July<br />
| Mother's Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Celebration of the mothers.<br />
|- <br />
| 8 August<br />
| Wars Victims Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Celebration of all the persons died in every war.<br />
|-<br />
| 20 September<br />
| Independence Day<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| Celebration of the Declaration of Independence on 20 September 2014.<br />
|-<br />
| 2 October<br />
| International Day of Non-Violence<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| International day of Non-Violence.<br />
|-<br />
| 4 October<br />
| World Animal Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| International day of action for animal rights and welfare.<br />
|-<br />
| 27 October<br />
| National Flag and Coat of Arms Day<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| Celebration of the national Flag and coat of arms.<br />
|-<br />
| 27 October<br />
| Empire Day<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| Celebration of the declaration of the Empire.<br />
|-<br />
| 28 October<br />
| National Anthem Day<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| Celebration of the adoption of the actual anthem.<br />
|-<br />
| 10 December<br />
| Human Rights Day<br />
| Day of commemoration<br />
| Honor of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).<br />
|-<br />
| 24 December<br />
| St. Pasquale's Day<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| Remembrance day of the death of the national protector St Pasquale.<br />
|-<br />
| 25 December<br />
| Christmas<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| Celebration of the birth of [[w:Jesus|Jesus Christ]].<br />
|-<br />
| 31 December<br />
| New Year's Eve<br />
| Public holiday (national)<br />
| The last day of the year.<br />
|}<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
<br />
==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
<br />
==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
<br />
==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
<br />
==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jute by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
<br />
==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
<br />
==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
<br />
==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
<br />
==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
<br />
===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
|single line = y<br />
| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
<br />
===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
<br />
==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:1000LireMontessori.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Banknote of 1000 Italian Lire]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[w:Italian_Lira|Italian Lira]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It was the previous national currency of [[w:Italy|Italy]], from 1861 until 2002 when Italy officially adopted Euro.<br><br />
This is the first document case of a State that uses, as national currency, a foreign dismissed currency.<br><br />
It has banknotes in Lira (₤) values, for 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 50000, 100000 and 500000 Lire, and coins in Lira (₤) values, for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Lire.<br><br />
The Italian Lira is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:PesceSpada.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Swordfish, world famous Messina's fish dish]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
[[File:Goulash.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Goulash, world famous Hungarian food]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is a mix of specialties from [[w:Messina|Messina]] and [[w:Hungary|Hungary]].<br><br />
Are dishes based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
About the Hungarian cuisine, traditional dishes introduced in the cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are Goulash (gulyás stew or gulyás soup) and a lot of dishes flavoured with paprika (ground red peppers). Other dishes are chicken paprikash, Dobos Cake, onion soup, chinese chicken, mushrooms soup and frankfurter soup.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jute by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
<br />
===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
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| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
<br />
===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria|Alessia I]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:1000LireMontessori.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Banknote of 1000 Italian Lire]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[w:Italian_Lira|Italian Lira]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It was the previous national currency of [[w:Italy|Italy]], from 1861 until 2002 when Italy officially adopted Euro.<br><br />
This is the first document case of a State that uses, as national currency, a foreign dismissed currency.<br><br />
It has banknotes in Lira (₤) values, for 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 50000, 100000 and 500000 Lire, and coins in Lira (₤) values, for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Lire.<br><br />
The Italian Lira is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:PesceSpada.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Swordfish, world famous Messina's fish dish]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
[[File:Goulash.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Goulash, world famous Hungarian food]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is a mix of specialties from [[w:Messina|Messina]] and [[w:Hungary|Hungary]].<br><br />
Are dishes based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
About the Hungarian cuisine, traditional dishes introduced in the cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are Goulash (gulyás stew or gulyás soup) and a lot of dishes flavoured with paprika (ground red peppers). Other dishes are chicken paprikash, Dobos Cake, onion soup, chinese chicken, mushrooms soup and frankfurter soup.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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|20 September 2016<br />
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The '''Emperors''' of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] are together the heads of state (Monarchs) of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The Emperors have the executive, legislative and judicial powers, that, in their names, are transferred to and exercised by other officers. Justice is administered, in their names, by the judiciary system, with judges that they establish. The executive power is delegated by the Emperors to the [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power in behalf of the Emperors.<br><br />
Their full titles are: Emperors of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Sovereigns of the [[Order of the White Star]] Grand Duke of [[Imvrassia]] (for Fabrizio I) and leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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==Royal styles==<br />
'''Reference style''': His/Her Royal Highness the Emperor/Empress (EN) | Sua Altezza Reale l'Imperatore/Imperatrice (IT)<br> <br />
'''Spoken style''': Emperor/Empress (EN) | Imperatore/Imperatrice (IT)<br><br />
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==Requirements for be elected==<br />
To be elected as Emperor of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], a person must:<br><br />
* Have the citizenship of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]];<br />
* Be adult (18 years old at the least);<br />
* Be of different sex from the other head of State (one male Emperor and one feminine Empress);<br />
* Do not have criminal records;<br />
* Accept the election (if wished, the elected can renounce to his duty and a new Conclave will be held).<br />
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==List of Emperors==<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and [[Enikő I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Enikő I]]''' , 20 September 2016 - 13 December 2016<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and Sede Vacante (de facto, Francesca Roma)''' , 14 December 2016 - 12 January 2017<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and [[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]]''' , 12 January 2017 - 19 January 2017<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and Sede Vacante (de facto, Francesca Roma)''' , 19 January 2017 - 23 January 2017<br />
*'''[[Fabrizio I, Emperor of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]] and [[Alessia I, Empress of Azzurria]]''' , 23 January 2017 - Today<br />
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'''Alessia I''' is the Empress and co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The Sovereign has the executive, legislative and judicial powers, that, in her name, are transferred to and exercised by other officers.<br><br />
Justice is administered, in her name, by the judiciary system, with judges that she establishes. The executive power is delegated by the Empress to the [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power in behalf of the Empress.<br><br />
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'''Alessia I''' is the Empress and co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The Sovereign has the executive, legislative and judicial powers, that, in her name, are transferred to and exercised by other officers.<br><br />
Justice is administered, in her name, by the judiciary system, with judges that she establishes. The executive power is delegated by the Empress to the [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power in behalf of the Empress.<br><br />
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Empress of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Sovereign of the [[Order of the White Star]] and leader of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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'''Saloua I''' was the second Empress and co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
She reigned for a week, from 12 to 19 January 2017, when she died after a car accidents.<br><br />
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=== Full titles ===<br />
Empress of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Sovereign of the [[Order of the White Star]] and leader of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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=== Decorations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
*[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[Order of the White Star|Sovereign of the Order of the White Star]]<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jute by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
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| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
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===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
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! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
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| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
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| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
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| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
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| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
[[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]], instead, has Arab and French as mother languages.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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| Custom Office national service<br />
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| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:1000LireMontessori.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Banknote of 1000 Italian Lire]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[w:Italian_Lira|Italian Lira]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It was the previous national currency of [[w:Italy|Italy]], from 1861 until 2002 when Italy officially adopted Euro.<br><br />
This is the first document case of a State that uses, as national currency, a foreign dismissed currency.<br><br />
It has banknotes in Lira (₤) values, for 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 50000, 100000 and 500000 Lire, and coins in Lira (₤) values, for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Lire.<br><br />
The Italian Lira is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:PesceSpada.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Swordfish, world famous Messina's fish dish]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
[[File:Goulash.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Goulash, world famous Hungarian food]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is a mix of specialties from [[w:Messina|Messina]] and [[w:Hungary|Hungary]].<br><br />
Are dishes based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
About the Hungarian cuisine, traditional dishes introduced in the cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are Goulash (gulyás stew or gulyás soup) and a lot of dishes flavoured with paprika (ground red peppers). Other dishes are chicken paprikash, Dobos Cake, onion soup, chinese chicken, mushrooms soup and frankfurter soup.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
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==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
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==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jute by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
<br />
==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
<br />
===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
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| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
<br />
===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
<br />
==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
<br />
===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
<br />
==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
[[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]], instead, has Arab and French as mother languages.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (January 2017 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:1000LireMontessori.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Banknote of 1000 Italian Lire]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[w:Italian_Lira|Italian Lira]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It was the previous national currency of [[w:Italy|Italy]], from 1861 until 2002 when Italy officially adopted Euro.<br><br />
This is the first document case of a State that uses, as national currency, a foreign dismissed currency.<br><br />
It has banknotes in Lira (₤) values, for 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 50000, 100000 and 500000 Lire, and coins in Lira (₤) values, for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Lire.<br><br />
The Italian Lira is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:PesceSpada.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Swordfish, world famous Messina's fish dish]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
[[File:Goulash.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Goulash, world famous Hungarian food]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is a mix of specialties from [[w:Messina|Messina]] and [[w:Hungary|Hungary]].<br><br />
Are dishes based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
About the Hungarian cuisine, traditional dishes introduced in the cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are Goulash (gulyás stew or gulyás soup) and a lot of dishes flavoured with paprika (ground red peppers). Other dishes are chicken paprikash, Dobos Cake, onion soup, chinese chicken, mushrooms soup and frankfurter soup.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty foreign embassies (updated to December 2016), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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<div>The [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty-one foreign embassies (updated to January 2017) and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Micronation and Italy.<br><br />
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==Sovereignty Disputes==<br />
* [[File:Flag_of_Italy.png|border|30px]] [[w:Italy|Italy]] claims the whole territory as its own.<br />
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==Key points of foreign policy==<br />
A micronation can be a good candidate for get diplomacy and mutual recognition if respects, shares, agrees and matches the following points:<br />
*Promotion of peace, neutrality, democracy, human rights and freedoms.<br />
*Promotion of the respect for every religion, faith, race, sexual orientation and the absolute condemnation of every kind of discrimination.<br />
*The micronation must be at least 6 months old. This can be void for micronations located on Italy or with Italian as national language.<br />
*The micronation must have a website with clear and truthful information (population, goals, territory, flag and so on).<br />
*The micronation must exist in real life, located on a true place on the Earth planet.<br />
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If a micronation should violate one of the previous points after got mutual recognition and diplomatic relations, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria reserves for itself the right to cut the mutual recognition and diplomatic relations, especially in cases of human rights violations and if the micronation shows a belligerent behaviour, starting offensive wars (no matter against who).<br><br />
The only way to apply for diplomatic relations is through the online application on the official website.<br />
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==General Policy==<br />
===Africa===<br />
*The promotion of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria interests in Africa.<br />
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===Americas===<br />
*The promotion of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria interests in the Americas.<br />
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===Antarctica===<br />
*The promotion of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria among Antarctic micronations.<br />
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===Asia===<br />
*The promotion of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria interests in Asia.<br />
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===Europe===<br />
*The development of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria links with other micronations located in the Italian peninsula and in its islands.<br />
*Cooperation with other micronations located in the Italian peninsula and in its islands.<br />
*The promotion of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria interests in Europe.<br />
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===Oceania===<br />
*The promotion of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria interests in Oceania.<br />
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==Human Rights==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has a zero tolerance foreign policy concerning the human rights abuses.<br><br />
This can led to the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria to suspend and to cut diplomatic ties with micronations that violates the human rights.<br />
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== Adhesions to Organisations ==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Flag/Logo<br />
! Organisation<br />
! Member Since<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:AUEP_Logo.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/11/02/fondazione-del-patto-economico-azzurriano-unironico/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/11/02/fondazione-del-patto-economico-azzurriano-unironico/]</ref><br />
| 02 November 2016<br><small>Co-founding member</small><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:MUTT_Logo.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/fondazione-dellunione-micronazionale-di-citta-gemelle/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/fondazione-dellunione-micronazionale-di-citta-gemelle/]</ref><br />
| 28 October 2016<br><small>Founding member</small><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIM_Society.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Society of Italophone Micronations]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/fondazione-della-societa-di-micronazioni-italofone/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/fondazione-della-societa-di-micronazioni-italofone/]</ref><br />
| 29 September 2016<br><small>Founding member</small><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SocietyOfMicronations.jpeg|60px]]<br />
| [[Society of Micronations]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/fondazione-della-societa-delle-micronazioni/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/fondazione-della-societa-delle-micronazioni/]</ref><br />
| 29 September 2016<br><small>Founding member</small><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Union_Against_Micronational_War_logo.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Union Against Micronational War]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/adesione-alla-union-against-micronational-war/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/adesione-alla-union-against-micronational-war/]</ref><br />
| 25 September 2016<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Mutual recognitions and diplomatic relations ==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Flag<br />
! State<br />
! Recognition and relations since<br />
! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Aebleflag.jpg|60px]]<br />
| [[Principality of Aebmark|Principality of Æbmark]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/22/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-principato-di-aebmark/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/22/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-principato-di-aebmark/]</ref><br />
| 21 October 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Aericaflag.jpg|60px]]<br />
| [[Aerican Empire]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-limpero-aericano/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-limpero-aericano/]</ref><br />
| 15 October 2016<br />
| Micronation.<br>Conditional recognition from the [[Aerican Empire]], will become full after 20 March 2017.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Vlagcampinia.jpg|60px]]<br />
| [[Duchy of Campinia]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/03/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-ducato-di-campinia/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/03/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-ducato-di-campinia/]</ref><br />
| 03 October 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of Elmguard.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Kingdom of Elmguard]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/16/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-regno-di-elmguard/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/16/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-regno-di-elmguard/]</ref><br />
| 16 October 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Σημαία_της_Ιμβρασίας.jpg|60px]]<br />
| [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-principato-di-imvrassia/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-principato-di-imvrassia/]</ref><br />
| 25 September 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Karniarutheniaflag.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-la-confederazione-di-karnia-ruthenia/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-la-confederazione-di-karnia-ruthenia/]</ref><br />
| 25 September 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:4804632.png|60px]]<br />
| [[The free Jewish immigrant republic of Lipelistan|Free Jewish Immigrant Republic of Lipelistan]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-la-libera-repubblica-di-immigrati-ebrei-del-lipelistan/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-la-libera-repubblica-di-immigrati-ebrei-del-lipelistan/]</ref><br />
| 15 October 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IMAGE.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Kingdom of Loquntia]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-regno-di-loquntia/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-regno-di-loquntia/]</ref><br />
| 14 October 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Lundenwicflag1.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/25/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-granducato-imperiale-di-lundenwic/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/25/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-granducato-imperiale-di-lundenwic/]</ref><br />
| 25 October 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of Nedland.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Khanate of Nedland]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-khanato-di-nedland/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-il-khanato-di-nedland/]</ref><br />
| 31 October 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flaggyflag.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Popular Union of Occitania]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/11/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-lunione-popolare-di-occitania/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/11/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-lunione-popolare-di-occitania/]</ref><br />
| 11 October 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of Smyrna.png|60px]]<br />
| [https://sites.google.com/site/smyriancitystate/ Empire of Smyrna]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria",[https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/11/06/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-limpero-di-smyrna/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/11/06/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-limpero-di-smyrna/]</ref><br />
| 06 November 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Unironic flag.png|60px]]<br />
| [[Unironia|Unironic Empire]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria",[https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/23/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-limpero-di-unironia/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/2016/10/23/mutuo-riconoscimento-con-limpero-di-unironia/]</ref><br />
| 23 October 2016<br />
| Micronation<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Twinned Towns==<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
! Towns<br />
! Micronations<br />
! Macronations<br />
! Twinned since<br />
! Resident populations<br />
! Areas (km²)<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|20px]] [[Azzurria]]<br>[[File:Charterflag1.png|border|20px]] [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic#Territories|New Charter]]<br />
|[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|20px]] [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br>[[File:lundenwicflag1.png|20px]] [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic]]<br />
|[[File:Flag of Italy.png|border|20px]] [[w:Italy|Italy]]<br>[[File:Unionflag.png|border|20px]] [[w:UK|United Kingdom]]<br />
|09 November 2016<br />
|6 (winter), 1-3 (summer)<br>5<br />
|0.0003112<br>Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Territories recognised as Sovereign and Independent ==<br />
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|-<br />
! Flag<br />
! Territory<br />
! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_the_United_Nations.png|60px]]<br />
| All [[w:Member states of the United Nations|member states of the United Nations]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises all the member states of the United Nations<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Abkhazia Flag.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Abkhazia|Abkhazia]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of Abkhazia from Georgia<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Estelada blava.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Catalan_independence|Republic of Catalonia]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria supports the independence movement of Caledonia from Spain's rule<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Northern_Cyprus.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Northern Cyprus|Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus from Cyprus, under the actual borders<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_the_Donetsk_People's_Republic.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Donetsk_People's_Republic|Donetsk People's Republic]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic from Ukraine<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Israel.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Israel|Israel]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises Israel as a Sovereign Country, under the actual borders (excluding Gaza Strip and West Banks)<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:1260px-Flag of Kosovo.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Kosovo|Kosovo]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of Kosovo from Serbia<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_the_Luhansk_People's_Republic.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Luhansk_People's_Republic|Luhansk People's Republic]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of the Luhansk People's Republic from Ukraine<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_the_Sovereign_Military_Order_of_Malta.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Sovereign_Military_Order_of_Malta|Sovereign Military Order of Malta]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the Sovereign Military Order of Malta as a "sovereign subject of international law"<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Molossia flag.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Republic_of_Molossia|Molossia]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of Molossia from the United States of America, and holds unofficial friendly contacts with them<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Nagora-Karabach Flag.gif|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Nagorno-Karabakh Republic|Nagorno-Karabakh]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh from Georgia<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_New_Caledonia.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:New Caledonia|New Caledonia]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria supports the independence movement of New Caledonia from France's rule<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:South Ossetia Flag.jpg|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:South Ossetia|South Ossetia]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of South Ossetia from Georgia<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Palestine Flag.jpg|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:State of Palestine|State of Palestine]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of the State of Palestine from Israel, under the actual borders (Gaza Strip and West Bank)<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:-Flag_of_the_Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic|Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic from Morocco<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of Scotland.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Scottish_independence|Scotland]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria supports the independence movement of Scotland from the United Kingdom's rule<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of Sealand.png|60px|border]]<br />
| [[Principality of Sealand]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of the Principality of Sealand from the United Kingdom<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:20150524171757!Flag of Seborga.png|60px|border]]<br />
| [[Principality of Seborga]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of the Principality of Seborga from Italy<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Somaliland-Flag.gif|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Somaliland|Somaliland]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of Somaliland from Somalia<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of the Republic of China.png|60px|border]]<br />
| [[w:Taiwan|Republic of China (Taiwan)]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from the People's Republic of China<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Tibet.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Central_Tibetan_Administration|Tibet]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of Tibet from the People's Republic of China<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Transnistria Flag.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Transnistria|Transnistria]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the independence of Transnistria from Moldova<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of the Vatican City.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Vatican City|Vatican City]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria recognises the Vatican City as a Sovereign Country<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Countries, Micronations and Organisations do not recognised ==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Flag<br />
! Country/Micronation/Organization<br />
! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of the Democratic Republic of Belia.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[Democratic Republic of Belia]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not recognise the Democratic Republic of Belia because, from the point of view of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, it is not a real separatist Micronation, because its belligerent behaviour and its fake wars, armies, presidential car (that looks just as a good photoshop editing) and the Belia's decision, without any evidence and reason, to classify the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being still known as the Tower City State) as a puppet state of the Principality of Hashima which who, perhaps, is even defunct and without any legacy to the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Furthermore, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria contacted the administrations of Tomares and of Bormujos (in province of Sevilla, Spain) on the claimed area of the Democratic Republic of Belia, and everybody confirmed that there's no civil war between Belia and the GRIX, and that the Democratic Republic of Belia doesn't exist outside the MicroWiki and Twitter official pages. The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria officially recognises this territory as part of [[w:Spain|Spain]].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Europe.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:European Union|European Union]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not recognise the European Union, because its policy with the member states and because the utilize of Euro as currency inside many members of the Organization itself.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_the_Islamic_State.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant|Islamic State]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not recognise the Islamic State as a Sovereign Country because, from the point of view of the Tower City State, it is a terrorist organization. The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria officially recognises these territories as part of [[w:Iraq|Iraq]] and [[w:Syria|Syria]].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Italy.svg.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Politics_of_Italy|Italian Government]]<br />
| The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not recognise the actual government of Italy, but recognises Italy as a Sovereign Country.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Foreign Embassies ==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|800px|thumb|center|Map of the foreign embassies of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], colored in light blue]]<br><br />
{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Flag<br />
! Country<br />
! Location<br />
! Day of establishment<br />
! Ambassador<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Andorra.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Principality_of_Andorra|Principality of Andorra]]<br />
| [[w:Andorra_la_Vella|Andorra la Vella]]<br />
| 02 October 2016<br />
| Pablo Ifreyz<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Argentina.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Argentina|Argentina]]<br />
| [[w:La_Plata|La Plata]]<br />
| 21 November 2016<br />
| Blanca Sosa<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Australia.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Australia|Australia]]<br />
| [[w:Sidney|Sydney]]<br />
| 21 November 2016<br />
| Jennifer Borgia<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Azerbaijan.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Azerbaijan|Azerbaijan]]<br />
| [[w:Baku|Baku]]<br />
| 14 December 2016<br />
| Ilham Babai<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Belarus.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Belarus|Belarus]]<br />
| [[w:Brest(Belarus)|Brest]]<br />
| 21 December 2016<br />
| Aalina Garmash<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Canada.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Canada|Canada]]<br />
| [[w:Toronto|Toronto]]<br />
| 12 October 2016<br />
| Sophie Colsant<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_China.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:China|China (People's Republic of)]]<br />
| [[w:Shanghai|Shanghai]]<br />
| 12 October 2016<br />
| Mei Wu<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_France.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:France|France]]<br />
| [[w:Paris|Paris]]<br />
| 12 October 2016<br />
| Adeline Zokh<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Germany.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Germany|Germany]]<br />
| [[w:Bonn|Bonn]]<br />
| 02 October 2016<br />
| Klaus Barhöß<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Hungarian_flag.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Hungary|Hungary]]<br />
| [[w:Budapest|Budapest]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Rizi Kutya<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Italy.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Italy|Italy]]<br />
| [[w:Messina|Messina]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Roberto Sonci<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Monaco.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Monaco|Principality of Monaco]]<br />
| [[w:Monaco|Monaco]]<br />
| 02 October 2016<br />
| François Valt<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Morocco.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Morocco|Morocco]]<br />
| [[w:Rabat|Rabat]]<br />
| 13 January 2017<br />
| Luigi Santurro<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Netherlands|Netherlands]]<br />
| [[w:Zwolle|Zwolle]]<br />
| 01 October 2016<br />
| Giacomo Venetti<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Poland.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Poland|Poland]]<br />
| [[w:Katowice|Katowice]]<br />
| 21 December 2016<br />
| Agnieszka Kowalczyk<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Russia.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Russia|Russia]]<br />
| [[w:Volgograd|Volgograd]]<br />
| 02 October 2016<br />
| Vladimir Bioshik<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_San_Marino.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:San_Marino|San Marino]]<br />
| [[w:Serravalle_(San_Marino)|Serravalle]]<br />
| 12 October 2016<br />
| Cristina Solli<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Spanish_Flag.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Spain|Spain]]<br />
| [[w:Barcelona|Barcelona]]<br />
| 21 November 2016<br />
| Jordi García López<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_Ukraine.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:Ukraine|Ukraine]]<br />
| [[w:Kiev|Kiev]]<br />
| 21 December 2016<br />
| Tymofiy Silchenko<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:United_Kingdom|United Kingdom]]<br />
| [[w:Liverpool|Liverpool]]<br />
| 12 October 2016<br />
| William Stork<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag_of_the_United_States_of_America.png|border|60px]]<br />
| [[w:United_States_of_America|United States of America]]<br />
| [[w:Orange,_California|Orange (California)]]<br />
| 16 October 2016<br />
| Ray R. Harris<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Tacit Recognitions from Macronations==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims to have recieved tacit recognitions (that, in the absence of any indication to the contrary, can be reasonably interpreted to imply recognitions) from some Countries which have not explicitly granted the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria official diplomatic recognition.<br />
<br />
*[[File:Flag of Malaysia.png|border|60px]] [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/affari-esteri/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/affari-esteri/]</ref>: Since 26 September 2016, the official Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (@SIA_Gov) has been followed by a Malaysian man, A Razzak Sabri, who in his bio definites himself a member of the Office of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and stated that he worked on Malaysian embassies in Tehran (Iran), and in Abuja (Nigeria). He also invited the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria to follow the official page of the D8org, that is a governmental cooperation among Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Egypt and others.<br><br />
<br />
*[[File:Spanish Flag.png|border|60px]] [[w:Spain|Spain]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/affari-esteri/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/affari-esteri/]</ref>: From 11 to 12 October 2016, the official Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (@SIA_Gov) has been followed by Barcelona Extranjería, a national Spanish Office of legal services, immigration procedures and international enforcement.<br><br />
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== References ==<br />
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = <big>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</big><br><small>[[w:Italian_language|Italian]]: ''Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''</small><br />
|image1 = [[File:SIABandiera.png|border|150px]]<br>[[Flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Flag]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:SIAStemma.png|150px]]<br>[[Coat of Arms of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Coat of Arms]]<br />
|motto = '''''Pax et Libertas'''''<br><small>''Peace and Liberty''</small><br />
|anthem = '''''[[Imperial Azzurrian March]]<br><br>[[File:Auferstanden_aus_Ruinen.ogg|center]]'''''<br />
|location = [[File:SIALocation.png|border|230px]]<br><small>Location of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (light blue),<br>in [[w:Europe|Europe]] (dark grey)</small><br />
|capital = [[Azzurria]]<br />
|largest_city = [[Pasqualia]]<br />
|languages = [[w:Italian_language|Italian]]<br />
|religions = None<br />
|shortname = Empire of Azzurria<br />
|demonym = ''Azzurrian'' ([[w:English|English]])<br>''Azzurriano'' ([[w:Italian_language|Italian]])<br />
|government = [[w:Elective_monarchy|Elective]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]],<br>[[w:Diarchy|diarchy]], [[w:One-party_state|one-party State]]<br />
|head of state = [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Emperors]]<br />
|head of government = [[Secretary of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of State]]<br />
|3rd_h = [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Governor]]<br />
|hos_name = [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]], [[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]]<br />
|hog_name = Francesca Roma<br />
|3rd_h_name = Filippo Barbera<br />
|legislature = [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Light Blue Commission]]<br />
|type = Unicameral<br />
|seats = 13<br />
|election = 21 October 2016<br />
|established = 20 September 2016 (as Tower City State)<br>27 October 2016 (actual)<br />
|area = 0,00166795 km²<br />
|population = 7 (Residents)<br />
|population_notes = <br>53 (Total, including non residents)<br />
|currency = [[Azzurrian Crown]]<br />
|time_zone = [[w:UTC+1:00|UTC+1]]<br />
|nat_sport = Association Football<br />
|nat_dish = Pizza<br />
|nat_drink = Water<br />
|nat_animal = [[w:Dog|Dog]]<br />
|pat_saint = St. Pasquale<br />
|notes = <small>Founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]]</small><br />
|web = '''[http://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/ Official Website]<br>[https://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Official Twitter]'''<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Empire of Azzurria''', officially the '''Most Serene Empire of Azzurria''' (''Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria''), is an autonomous territorial entity based in Italy, of which it is an enclave, and by which it is landlocked.<br><br />
It claims to be a sovereign state, but is more commonly referred to as a [[micronation]] by external observers.<br><br />
What makes this micronation particular, is that it consists of territories that are owned by the current rulers of the Micronation, with even an own permanent population.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], [[Society of Micronations]] and of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]], co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]] and claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
<br />
==Etymology==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria takes the name from its capital, Azzurria, which takes its name from one of the national colors, the light blue (azzurro, in Italian).<br><br />
<br />
==History==<br />
{{Main|Timeline of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
[[File:SCTDichiarazioneIndipendenza.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Independence declaration, ratified and signed on 20 September 2016]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claimed independence from Italy on 20 September 2016, as Tower City State.<br><br />
First achievements in matter of foreign affairs and diplomacy arrived five days after the declaration of independence, on 25 September 2016, when it joined the [[Union Against Micronational War]] and formalised its two first mutual recognitions and diplomatic affairs, with the [[Imvrassia|Kingdom of Imvrassia]] and the [[Karnia-Ruthenia|Empire of Karnia-Ruthenia]].<br><br />
On 27 October 2016. the Tower City State became an Empire, with the denominaton of Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br />
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=== As Tower City State===<br />
==== Enikő I abdication crisis ====<br />
On the late evening of 5 October 2016, the State Captain Enikő I confessed to the other State Captain, Fabrizio I, her will to abdicate and even break their romantic relationship, for private reasons.<br><br />
The next day, on 6 October, Fabrizio I called for a joint meeting together with the Light Blue Commission and the Governorship, for discuss about this abdication crisis.<br><br />
On media declarations, the Secretary of State Francesca Roma stated that the decision was not official, but still everything was possible, comprising abdication of Fabrizio I too, and that the eventual decision to officialise the Sede Vacante was postponed on the evening of the same day.<br><br />
However, at 20:00 (local time), Enikő I returned on her decision and revoked her abdication.<br><br />
<br />
==== First referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|First flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TowerCityStateFlag.png|150px|thumb|left|First flag, adopted since the creation of the State]]<br />
[[File:Tcscoa1.png|150px|thumb|right|New coat of arms, winner of the referendum, adopted as the new national coat of arms until 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 13 October 2016, the [[Secretary of State of the Tower City State|Secretary of State]] Francesca Roma announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the next day, 14 October 2016, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 10:00 AM local time, with closure time at 04:00 PM local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 14 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; four people voted for keep the national symbols while all the other twenty-five voted for the proposal #2 that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols.<br />
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==== Resignation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs ====<br />
On the late evening of 15 October 2016, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Tower City State]], Giuseppe Brosco, has irrevocably resigned from his office<ref>"Official website of the Tower City State"[https://statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/ statodellacittadellatorre.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/dimissioni-del-segretario-degli-affari-esteri-giuseppe-brosco/]</ref>, with effect from 23:59 of 16 October 2016, because of the incompatibility between the institutional position covered by him in the Tower City State and the job, just obtained by him, in a company located in Como (Italy).<br><br />
After public thanks from Giuseppe Brosco, displayed on a news message on the official website, the State Captains added that his successor, with effect from 17 October 2016, will be Mr. Vittorio Fiore, a citizen of the Tower City State, born in Italy.<br />
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==== National flag set on fire ====<br />
[[File:Tcsflag1state.png|150px|thumb|right|The national flag, set on fire on 21 October 2016]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, at 13:01 (local time), the Tower City State announced that few minutes before was set on fire, by unknowns, the national flag displayed outside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
It was left a document, in which was required a new referendum about the national flag and coat of arms, restoring the blue as the national color along with white, in place of yellow. The authors of the act added that they wanted to wait until the midnight, and that was ready to extraordinary measures if their request was not heeded.<br><br />
After about a quarter hour, the Corps of Gendarmerie announced that they arrested Deborah Liotti, Secretary of Employment and Citizenship, and Samantha Dollena, Secretary of Heritage and Tourism.<br><br />
The State Captain Fabrizio I said that they have been removed, with immediate effect, from their governative positions and have withdrawn their citizenships.<br><br />
He also added that, together with the Yellow Commission, proposed another referendum on the flag and the national coat of arms, to prevent the repeating of these actions.<br />
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==== Second referendum about national flag and coat of arms ====<br />
{{Main|Second flag and Coat of Arms Referendum of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:TCSNuovaBandiera.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Third national flag, in a mini and simplified version, showed inside the Royal Palace]]<br />
On 21 October 2016, [[Fabrizio I, State Captain of the Tower City State]] announced that a referendum has been scheduled for the same day, concerning the opinion of the population about the national flag and coat of arms, including alternatives.<br><br />
The referendum has been scheduled starting at 15:30 local time, with closure time at 16:30 local time.<br><br />
Citizens voted sending an email through the contact section of the official website, including the preference and the image of the passport of the voting citizen.<br><br />
On 21 October 2016, twenty-nine of the thirty-one citizens having electoral rights voted for the referendum; three people voted for keep the national symbols, four people voted for the second proposal and twenty-two voted for the first proposal that, with immediate effect, replaced the old symbols and the Yellow Commission has been renominated as Light Blue Commission.<br />
<br />
==== Creation of the title "Eternal Captain of State" ====<br />
{{Main|Eternal Captain of the Tower City State}}<br />
[[File:Flag of North Korea.png|150px|thumb|right|From 22 to 27 October 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (then being known as the Tower City State), was the only one Country in the world, together with the North Korea, to be ruled de jute by a death person]]<br />
On 22 October 2016 the Tower City State announced that the draft law prepared by the State Captain Fabrizio I was accepted by the Light Blue Commission in the same day.<br><br />
The law establishes the title of Eternal Captain, to be assigned to the memory of Pasquale I, loved maternal uncle of Fabrizio I and also national patron, passed away last December.<br><br />
He becomes de jure the head of State of the Tower City State, although in fact the State Captains remain joint heads of State de facto.<br><br />
Basically the Tower City State becomes the only one Country in the world, together with North Korea, that is ruled de jure by a deceased person (this is called necrocracy).<br><br />
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the State remains an elective constitutional monarchy under diarchy between the two State Captains of opposite sex gender, that continue to perform their duties of heads of State as before.<br><br />
The title of Eternal Captain is therefore purely honorific, although legally valid.<br><br />
However, after the transformation of the Tower City State into an Empire, this title has been abolished.<br />
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==== Transition from Tower City State to Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ====<br />
[[File:SIAStemma.png|150px|thumb|right|New and actual coat of arms. The horses represent the Emperor and Empress that together are the head of State of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
On 26 October 2016, the Light Blue Commission, the Governorship, the judges and Fabrizio I and Enikő I started a joint meeting with the purpose to transformation of the State into an Empire, with the annexation of another territory owned by the current leaders.<br><br />
On 27 October 2016, after one day, the State publically communicated that the transition has been completed, and updated all its websites, changing also the national symbols and the denomination, becoming the "Most Serene Empire of Azzurria" (Italian: Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria).<br><br />
The State Captains became the Emperor and Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
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=== As Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
==== Expansion of the national territory ====<br />
[[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|100px|thumb|left|Emblem of Pasqualia, the biggest city of the Empire]]<br />
In the same day of the transformation into an Empire, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the city of [[Pasqualia]], located in the same Italian city of the previous only one territory of [[Azzurria]], Messina (Italy).<br><br />
With the annexation of [[Pasqualia]], the national territory's size increased to 0,00129594 km².<br><br />
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==== Annexation of Balilla and San Pietropoli ====<br />
On 10 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria annexed the cities of [[Balilla]] and [[San Pietropoli]], located in the Italian city of Messina.<br><br />
With these new annexations, the national territory's size increased to 0,00166795 km².<br><br />
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==== Introduction of the first, own, national currency ====<br />
On 15 November 2016, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria introduced the [[Azzurrian Crown]], as its new official national currency, replacing the Italian Lira.<br><br />
It comprises of six banknotes and no coins, and has been unilaterally pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]]; the money change service is possible at the Royal Palace or at every foreign embassy.<br><br />
The first six banknotes printed are exposed in the [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
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==== Abdication of Enikő I ====<br />
[[File:SIA Sede Vacante Seal.png|100px|thumb|right|Emblem of Sede Vacante, declared for its first time on 14 December 2016]]<br />
On 14 December 2016, through a communicate on the national website, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced that, on the late evening of the previous day, Enikő I did successfully abdicated from her throne.<br><br />
The Emperor, Fabrizio I, declared the Sede Vacante status for her empty position, and nominated the Secretary of State Francesca Roma as regent of the Empress throne, until a Conclave will be held.<br />
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==== 2017 Conclave ====<br />
On 03 January 2017 the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria announced, through its official website, the indiction of a Conclave for the election of the new [[Emperors of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Empress]], to be held on 10 January 2017, with further daily other sessions if the first one should not be successful.<br><br />
At 12:15 of 10 January 2017, the first day of Conclave has ended, after 2:15 hours; the result has been null, so the Conclave has been prorogated with a new session to be held on the next day, 11 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
The second day of Conclave has been longer, ending at 15:09 local time, and still without a successful election of the new Empress; a new session has been announced to be held on the next day, 12 January 2017, with the same beginning time.<br><br />
On 12 January, the third session of Conclave began at 10:00 local time; after just fifty-two minutes it has been closed, and the news of the successful election of the new Empress has been released through the official website and Twitter page of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The new Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has been introduced to the population and to the foreign States through a press release on the official website; she took the regnant name of [[Saloua I, Empress of Azzurria|Saloua I]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px|thumb|left|Geographic map of [[Azzurria]], the Capital. Are clearly visible the Royal gardens and the Royal palace]]<br />
[[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px|thumb|right|Geographic map of [[Pasqualia]], the largest city. Are clearly visible the gardens and the summer palace]]<br />
The territory, with its total area of 0,00166795 km² (17953.66 ft²), is an enclave of the Italian island Sicily, the biggest island on the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br />
The national territory is flat, except for the area in which is located the old tower, which is situated at an higher height than the rest of the territory.<br><br />
The tower, with its 20 meters, is the highest point of the territory.<br><br />
Plants and green cover approximately the 90% of the territory, making the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria one of the greenest Micronation in the world.<br><br />
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===Climate===<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is part of the climate area CSA, a warm climate and very dry summers and mild and rainy in the winter semester. Also called Mediterranean climate, with temperature changes significantly contained in any season.<br />
The winter, rather short, presents rare cold episodes in sparse cases it can even bring snow. The last snowy episode, occurred in 31 December 2014, preceded the event of the winter 1999.<br />
Summer is moderately hot and not particularly humid. In fact, the average value of moisture tends to be lower during the hottest hours of the day.<br />
Moreover, the presence of frequent sea breezes tend to contain the highest temperature values; only in the presence of southern winds (during the main heat waves) you can reach 40° C, but in these cases the rates of humidity become very low falling below 20%.<br />
Rainfall is significant and in fact the average annual of rainfall is 846.9 mm, mainly concentrated in autumn and winter, but in summer there are also opportunities for short thunderstorms.<br><br />
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{{Weather box<br />
|location = the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
|metric first = y<br />
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| Jan high C = 14.4<br />
| Feb high C = 14.7<br />
| Mar high C = 16.1<br />
| Apr high C = 18.3<br />
| May high C = 22.5<br />
| Jun high C = 26.8<br />
| Jul high C = 30.0<br />
| Aug high C = 30.5<br />
| Sep high C = 27.5<br />
| Oct high C = 23.2<br />
| Nov high C = 18.8<br />
| Dec high C = 15.8<br />
| year high C = 21.6<br />
| Jan low C = 10.1<br />
| Feb low C = 9.8<br />
| Mar low C = 10.9<br />
| Apr low C = 12.5<br />
| May low C = 16.4<br />
| Jun low C = 20.4<br />
| Jul low C = 23.4<br />
| Aug low C = 24.2<br />
| Sep low C = 21.5<br />
| Oct low C = 17.8<br />
| Nov low C = 14.1<br />
| Dec low C = 11.6<br />
| year low C = 16.1<br />
|Jan precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|Feb precipitation mm = 100.2<br />
|Mar precipitation mm = 83.4<br />
|Apr precipitation mm = 68.3<br />
|May precipitation mm = 33.8<br />
|Jun precipitation mm = 12.7<br />
|Jul precipitation mm = 20.0<br />
|Aug precipitation mm = 25.6<br />
|Sep precipitation mm = 63.9<br />
|Oct precipitation mm = 113.7<br />
|Nov precipitation mm = 119.5<br />
|Dec precipitation mm = 102.9<br />
|year precipitation mm = 845.9<br />
|source 1 = Wikipedia<br />
}}<br />
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==Economy==<br />
[[File:AzzurrianCrown.png|200px|thumb|right|Banknotes of the [[Azzurrian Crown]]]]<br />
The economy of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is managed by the Secretary of Finance and Economic Development.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to the Constitution, all the members of the public administration do not get a salary.<br><br />
The economy is based almost exclusively on the offerings of the population (there are no taxes on the population, they are free to donate what they want) and the existing assets, including the consistent donations from the Royal Family that help the State to can cover every cost of the public administration.<br><br />
Since the national economy is characterized by the absence of direct taxes and the presence of a confidential banking secrecy, this makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria a kind of "tax haven."<br><br />
The [[Azzurrian Crown]] is the national currency, having been adopted on 15 November 2016. It has replaced the Empire's previous currency, the Italian Lira, and it is unofficially pegged 1:1 to [[w:Euro|Euro]].<br />
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===State-owned Enterprises===<br />
[[File:SIAPostalService.png|90px|thumb|left|Logo of the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
[[File:TCSAdministrationPatrimony.png|90px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three State-owned enterprises, respectively the [[Postal Service of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], the [[Administration of the Patrimony of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] and the [[Azzurrian Polygraphic Institute]].<br><br />
It is planned for a next future the foundation of other two State-owned enterprises, namely a national television and a national newspaper.<br><br />
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===Transports===<br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there are no highways, railways, seaports and airports, because the territory's little size.<br><br />
According to the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, citizens are not allowed to possess (and/or drive) every kind of vehicle inside the national territory, due to the uselessness of a vehicle.<br><br />
This law makes the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria the first State in the world with a totally absent impact concerning the CO2 emissions.<br><br />
The only access to the national territory is from the italian city of Messina, which can be reached easily through the international airport of Catania.<br><br />
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==Politic==<br />
{{Template:Politics of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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{{Main|Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Penal Code of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
{{Main|Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] is the body which exercises the executive power in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/governatorato]</ref>, while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/commissione-azzurra]</ref> and the judiciary power is exercised by the judiciary system.<br><br />
Citizens that are members of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] can apply on the official website for be a new member of the Light Blue Commission, if there are vacancies; the minimum age for can be a candidate is 18 years old.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly from the Emperors.<br><br />
The Supreme Court of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is the highest judicial authority in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
The Emperors are together leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, there is only one political party, the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/partito-nazionalista]</ref>.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Party Name !! Emblem !! Short Name !! Leader(s) !! Position !! Colours !! Seats in the Light Blue Commission<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor=#2b95f5|'''<span style="color: white;">Partito Nazionalista del<br>Serenissimo Impero di Azzurria (IT)<br>Nationalist Party of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (EN)</span>''' || [[File:SIANationalistPartyLogo.png|140px]] || PNSIA (IT)<br>NPMSEA (EN) || [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]]<br>[[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]] || Nationalist || Light blue and white || {{ParlSeats|13|13|hex=#2b95f5}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
{{Main|Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
The Secretaries of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are the equivalent of Ministers, in charge of their homonym Offices.<br><br />
They are eleven, plus the Secretary of State, that is the equivalent of a Prime Minister, and its Deputy.<br><br />
The Secretary of State is appointed directly by the Emperors and has the main duty of coordinate the other Secretaries, and being the spokesman for the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the Deputy Secretary of State has the main duty of substitute the Secretary of State in its duties when there are situations that require it (for example in foreign visits of State or in quality of spokesmen of the Nationalist Party).<br><br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria includes four cities, [[Azzurria]], [[Balilla]], [[Pasqualia]] and [[San Pietropoli]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Emblem<br />
! Map<br />
! Name<br />
! Annexed<br />
! Population<br />
! Area<br />
! Mayor<br />
! Flagmap<br />
|-<br />
| colspan= "13" style="text-align:center; background:#2b95f5;"| '''<span style="color: white;">Cities of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria</span>'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemAzzurria.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapAzzurria.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016 <br />
| 6 in winter<br>1-3 in summer<br />
| 0,0003112 km²<br />
| Nicola Fontana<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Azzurria.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemBalilla.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapBalilla.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Balilla]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 1<br />
| 0,00025839 km²<br />
| Nino Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Balilla.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemPasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapPasqualia.png|150px]]<br />
| [[Pasqualia]]<br />
| 27 October 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>2 in summer<br />
| 0,00098474 km²<br />
| Federica Lanchi<br />
| [[File:Flagmap Pasqualia.png|120px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmblemSanPietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
| [[File:SIAGeographicMapSanPietropoli.png|150px]]<br />
| [[San Pietropoli]]<br />
| 10 November 2016 <br />
| 0 in winter<br>8 in summer<br />
| 0,00011362 km²<br />
| Rosa Trento<br />
| [[File:Flagmap San Pietropoli.png|120px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Languages===<br />
[[File:SIA_Languages.png|180px|thumb|left|Languages spoken by the population]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, Italian has the status of national language.<br><br />
English is the most known foreign language, used especially along the national language in foreign affairs, but it has not status of official language.<br><br />
Being a multicultural population, coming from various Countries of the world, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also other unofficial languages spoken in their native Countries, like Hungarian, as being the native language of the Emeritus Empress Enikő I, and Arab, as being the mother language together with Italian of the [[Secretary of Sport of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] Jasmine Hossain.<br><br />
[[Saloua I, Empress of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Saloua I]], instead, has Arab and French as mother languages.<br><br />
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===Population===<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Countries (in light blue) from where the population originally comes]]<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has an overall population of fifty-three persons (December 2016 census).<br><br />
Actually, the population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by people that comes from several Countries, among which for example Italy.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|+<br />
! Kind of citizen !! Total number of citizens !! Number of citizens residents !! Electoral rights<br />
|-<br />
| Cats || 1 || 0 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Dogs || 1 || 1 || [[File:x mark.png|15px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Humans || 51 || 6 || [[File:Yes check.png|15px]]<br />
|}<br />
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The permanent population of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is composed by seven persons, including Emperor Fabrizio I, his dog and his family. The remaining of the population lives outside the national borders but sometimes they visit the Empire, especially the members of the public administration that come to perform their duties.<br><br />
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==Citizenship==<br />
[[File:Identity Card of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.png|130px|thumb|right|Identity Card of [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
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According to article 31 of the Constitution of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is granted to:<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born inside the national territory;<br><br />
* A son/daughter of a father/mother with citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, who was born outside the national territory;<br><br />
* Everyone that has received it by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree;<br><br />
* Everyone that has applied for the citizenship from the official website, and has received a positive answer.<br><br />
In the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the citizenship is assigned to people by the Citizenship Office in the various foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and at the Royal Palace inside the national territory.<br><br />
Currently it provides citizens of an identity card, in .png image file, upon request for a fee of 2000 Italian Lira (approximately 1€). Citizens can print it and use as personal document, only inside the national territory and inside the foreign embassies.<br><br />
For can receive the citizenship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is necessary to apply through the official website, and the Citizenship Office will take care of the request.<br><br />
People that receive the citizenship can also apply (or the Govern can also ask/require) for the establishment of a new Embassy in their native Country, if they match the following requirements:<br><br />
* To join the Citizenship Office and take care of the citizenship requests from people located in the Country of their Embassy;<br><br />
* To take care of the duties of the Embassy;<br><br />
* To respect the laws of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria;<br><br />
* To exhibit the national flag of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria inside and/or outside the Embassy.<br><br />
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==National Corps==<br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has three national corps<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/corpi-nazionali]</ref> and, mostly important, does not have a national army.<br><br />
According to Article 2, point 3, of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria rejects war as an instrument of aggression against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria promotes and encourages international organizations addressed to peace and justice between world nations.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, according to its Constitution, can declare war to another State only for defensive purposes.<br><br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable FCK__ShowTableBorders"<br />
|-<br />
! Logo<br />
! Name<br />
! Foundation<br />
! Tasks<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIACustoms.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Customs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Custom Office national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAEmergency.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Emergency of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Firefighting, medical and emergency national service<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:SIAGendarmerie.png|40px]]<br />
| [[Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
| 20 September 2016<br />
| Borders protection, police corp and Royal Family protection<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==National Currency==<br />
[[File:1000LireMontessori.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Banknote of 1000 Italian Lire]]<br />
Within the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national currency is the [[w:Italian_Lira|Italian Lira]], valid only inside the national borders and inside the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria. Every use outside these places is strictly forbidden.<br><br />
It was the previous national currency of [[w:Italy|Italy]], from 1861 until 2002 when Italy officially adopted Euro.<br><br />
This is the first document case of a State that uses, as national currency, a foreign dismissed currency.<br><br />
It has banknotes in Lira (₤) values, for 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 50000, 100000 and 500000 Lire, and coins in Lira (₤) values, for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Lire.<br><br />
The Italian Lira is also used for the postal service (stamps) inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and its foreign embassies.<br><br />
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==Culture==<br />
===Cuisine===<br />
[[File:Cannoli.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Ricotta's cannoli, world famous Sicilian sweet]]<br />
[[File:PesceSpada.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Swordfish, world famous Messina's fish dish]]<br />
[[File:Arancino.jpg|130px|thumb|left|Arancino, world famous Messina's food, with its typical triangular shape]]<br />
[[File:Goulash.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Goulash, world famous Hungarian food]]<br />
The cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria is a mix of specialties from [[w:Messina|Messina]] and [[w:Hungary|Hungary]].<br><br />
Are dishes based on fish and seafood: swordfish, mussels and tuna. About meat, chops are the most popular. Traditional sweets are: pignolata, black and white and the ricotta's cannoli (with chocolate variant). Typical is also the Messina's focaccia (curly endive, desalted anchovies, black pepper and tuma cheese), rustics (arancini, pidoni, mozzarella in carriage), a lot of kind of pasta (spaghetti with clams, with mussels, lasagne, ecc...) and granita, in various tastes (strawberry, lemon, almond, mulberry, chocolate, pistachio, with cream) accompanied by the famous brioche, very different from other brioches in form and flavor.<br><br />
About the Hungarian cuisine, traditional dishes introduced in the cuisine of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria are Goulash (gulyás stew or gulyás soup) and a lot of dishes flavoured with paprika (ground red peppers). Other dishes are chicken paprikash, Dobos Cake, onion soup, chinese chicken, mushrooms soup and frankfurter soup.<br><br />
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===Public Holidays===<br />
[[File:WorldHumanRightsDay.jpg|180px|thumb|left|World Human Rights Day, one of the most important holidays in the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
{{Main|Public Holidays of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria celebrates nine national days and thirteen commemoration days.<br><br />
All the public holidays are officially defined by a Decree from the Emperors, and employers are encouraged to offer leave from work to their employees.<br><br />
Although the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a national religion, it included Christmas in the list of national days, due to the fact that the biggest part of its population celebrates it. It is assumed that holidays of other religions will be adopted in a similar way should a sizeable proportion of the population become adherents of that particular religion.<br><br />
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===Media===<br />
[[File:GazzettadelSud.jpeg|180px|thumb|right|One of the most widely read newspapers inside the Country]]<br />
Residents of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria read Italian newspapers imported from Italy and watch Italian and satellite television channels (which can be seen at the Royal Palace).<br><br />
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===Museums===<br />
[[File:SIA_AlbumBanconote.jpg|180px|thumb|left|Two pages of one of the two albums containing world banknotes of the Numismatic Collection. In these two pages is possible to recognize one banknote from Cuba, six banknotes from Egypt and two banknotes from El Salvador]]<br />
The [[Numismatic collection of Fabrizio I]], also simply known as Numismatic Collection, is the national and unique collection (kinda of museum) of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria.<br><br />
It includes banknotes, coins and tokens from all around the world.<br><br />
It is property of Emperor Fabrizio I, and it is located inside the Royal Palace.<br><br />
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===Religion===<br />
[[File:SIA_Religions.png|180px|thumb|left|Religions professed by the population]]<br />
According to Article 20 of its Constitution, the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria enjoys full religious freedom, allowing its citizens to adhere to any kind of faith, among which there are also Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.<br><br />
Every citizen is free to choose, change and/or practice a religion, faith or belief without persecution, either on their own or with others, and to have marriage with anybody, regardless of different religious beliefs.<br><br />
The crimes of religious discrimination are heavily punished by the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from a simple fine up to years of home detention.<br><br />
Mostly of the population professes the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian religion, followed by Islam.<br><br />
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===Sport===<br />
[[File:TCSFootballTeam.png|120px|thumb|right|Logo of the [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]]]<br />
Inside the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, the national sport is the association football (soccer).<br><br />
Other popular sports between the population are athletic, gymnastic, volleyball and computer games.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has also a [[Football Selection Team of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|national football team]]<ref>"Official website of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria", [https://serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio/ serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com/selezione-di-calcio]</ref>, that represents the Micronation around the world.<br><br />
There is not still a national sportive championship, but is planned to improve national championships for some sports, like for soccer and volleyball, in the future (to be played outside the national territory).<br><br />
It is not a member of the FIFA and of the UEFA, but however it plays unofficial friendly football matches with some amateur teams, around the world.<br><br />
On 28 September 2016 the Football Federation of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria (being still the Tower City State) contacted the CONIFA, trying to apply for became a new member, but received a negative answer.<br><br />
The Emperor Fabrizio I, being a good football player, joined the representative team as coach and player, and he is the first head of State to do so.<br><br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
[[File:SIA_Foreign_Embassies_Map.png|180px|thumb|right|Location of the foreign embassies of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria, colored in light blue]]<br />
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{{Main|Foreign relations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria}}<br />
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The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with other nations through the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]].<br><br />
The Secretary has the power to grant "states of friendship" and tacit recognition, but official recognition of another nation can only be granted by an Act of the Light Blue Commission or a Royal Decree. In rare case, it can be granted also by a referendum (for example in case of disputes between two or more Nations/Micronations for the same territory or parts of it).<br><br />
However, the [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]] has the power to ratify treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic affairs, only after had received the authorization from the Emperors with a Royal Decree.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria has, since its independence, diplomatic relations mainly through the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]], but also holds friendly relations with other States found around the web.<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria actually keeps mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with thirteen Micronations, opened twenty foreign embassies (updated to December 2016), and is the founding member of the [[Society of Italophone Micronations]], of the [[Society of Micronations]], of the [[Micronational Union of Twin Towns]] and co-founder of the [[Azzurrian-Unironic Economic Pact]].<br><br />
The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria claims a tacit recognition from [[w:Malaysia|Malaysia]] and from [[w:Spain|Spain]], after that its official Twitter account has been followed by official people and Offices attributable to them.<br><br />
The Emperors, being also the leaders of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], have the power to grant honorary citizenships and honorary titles to other heads of State and/or other notable persons.<br><br />
The only one case of Sovereignty dispute is about the territory itself, disputed between the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria and Italy.<br><br />
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==Classifications==<br />
These are the [[Classification of micronations|classifications]] for the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria:<br><br />
* Billbrough-Miles: Level 3<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe: Statehood<br><br />
* Boodlesmythe-Tallini: Bricks and Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood — 5th World<br><br />
* Dan's System: 5th World<br><br />
* David's Micronational Potential Index: 5.0<br><br />
* Dresner's System: 4.0<br><br />
* Economic Potential Index: 4.4<br><br />
* Linden's Revised System of Classification: 4.6<br><br />
* Matthew's Democracy System of classification: 3.5<br><br />
* The Milic definition of statehood: Community<br><br />
* Rosarda's System of Micronational Classification: 24<br><br />
* Stùrd's Liberal System of Micronational Classification: 3.6<br><br />
* Tallini: 5th World<br><br />
* Usian Bureaucratic Scale: 3.0<br><br />
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==Curiosities==<br />
[[File:Countryball MSEA.png|100px|thumb|right|Countryball of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]]<br />
* The Most Serene Empire of Azzurria does not have a cemetery (or however tombs), because its little area, but is bordering with an italian cemetery.<br><br />
* Cigarettes and drugs are forbidden inside the national territory; if someone is caught in its possession risks a big fee that can reach even 500€ (about 1.000.000 Italian Lira).<br><br />
* Every member of the Govern does not get a salary for his duty:<br><br />
* In case of a defensive war, the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria will protect the national territory.<br><br />
* [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], is the drawer of [[List of national countryballs|several Micronations' Countryballs]].<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.serenissimoimperodiazzurria.wordpress.com Official website]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/SIA_Gov Twitter account]<br />
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'''Saloua I''' is the Empress and co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The Sovereign has the executive, legislative and judicial powers, that, in her name, are transferred to and exercised by other officers.<br><br />
Justice is administered, in her name, by the judiciary system, with judges that she establishes. The executive power is delegated by the Empress to the [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power in behalf of the Empress.<br><br />
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=== Full titles ===<br />
Empress of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Sovereign of the [[Order of the White Star]] and leader of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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'''Fabrizio I''' is the Emperor and co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The Sovereign has the executive, legislative and judicial powers, that, in his name, are transferred to and exercised by other officers.<br><br />
Justice is administered, in his name, by the judiciary system, with judges that he establishes. The executive power is delegated by the Emperor to the [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power in behalf of the Emperor.<br><br />
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==Titles, styles and honors==<br />
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=== Full titles ===<br />
Emperor of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Sovereign of the [[Order of the White Star]], Grand Duke of [[Imvrassia]] and leader of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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=== Decorations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
*[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[Order of the White Star|Sovereign of the Order of the White Star]]<br />
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'''Enikő I''' has been the first Empress of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], since the creation of the Micronation.<br><br />
She abdicated on 13 December 2016.<br><br />
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==Titles, styles and honors==<br />
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=== Full titles ===<br />
Emeritus empress of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Knight of the [[Order of the White Star]] and Grand Duchess of [[Imvrassia]].<br><br />
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'''Enikő I''' was the co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], together with [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
She abdicated on 13 December 2016.<br><br />
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==Titles, styles and honors==<br />
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=== Full titles ===<br />
Emeritus empress of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Knight of the [[Order of the White Star]] and Grand Duchess of [[Imvrassia]].<br><br />
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=== Honors ===<br />
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=== Decorations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
*[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] Knight of the [[Order of the White Star]]<br />
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*[[File:ImvrassiaFlag.jpg|border|25px]] Grand Duchess of [[Imvrassia]]<br />
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| date of birth = {{birth date and age|1990|07|08|df=y}}<br />
| place of birth = [[w:Kenitra|Kenitra]], [[w:Morocco|Morocco]] [[File:Flag_of_Morocco.png|border|25px]]<br />
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'''Saloua I''' is the co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
The Sovereign has the executive, legislative and judicial powers, that, in her name, are transferred to and exercised by other officers.<br><br />
Justice is administered, in her name, by the judiciary system, with judges that she establishes. The executive power is delegated by the Empress to the [[Governorship of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], while the [[Light Blue Commission of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]] exercises the legislative power in behalf of the Empress.<br><br />
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==Titles, styles and honors==<br />
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| type = Monarchical<br />
| name = Saloua I, Empress of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
| image = [[File:SIAStemma.png|55px]]<br />
| reference = Her Royal Highness the Empress<br />
| spoken = Empress<br />
| alternative = Saloua I<br />
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=== Full titles ===<br />
Empress of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Sovereign of the [[Order of the White Star]] and leader of the [[Nationalist Party of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]].<br><br />
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*[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] [[Order of the White Star|Sovereign of the Order of the White Star]]<br />
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'''Enikő I''' was the co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], together with [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
She abdicated on 13 December 2016.<br><br />
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==Titles, styles and honors==<br />
{{Infobox manner of address<br />
| type = Monarchical<br />
| name = Enikő I, Emeritus Empress of the<br>Most Serene Empire of Azzurria<br />
| image = [[File:SIAStemma.png|55px]]<br />
| reference = Her Royal Highness the Emeritus Empress<br />
| spoken = Emeritus Empress<br />
| alternative = Enikő I<br />
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=== Full titles ===<br />
Emeritus empress of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Knight of the [[Order of the White Star]] and Grand Duchess of [[Imvrassia]].<br><br />
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=== Decorations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
*[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] Knight of the [[Order of the White Star]]<br />
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*[[File:ImvrassiaFlag.jpg|border|25px]] Grand Duchess of [[Imvrassia]]<br />
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| occupation = University Student<br />
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'''Enikő I''' was the co-head of State of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], together with [[Fabrizio I, Emperor of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria|Fabrizio I]].<br><br />
She abdicated on 13 December 2016.<br><br />
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==Titles, styles and honors==<br />
{{Infobox manner of address<br />
| type = Monarchical<br />
| name = Enikő I, Emeritus Empress of the<br>Tower City State<br />
| image = [[File:SIAStemma.png|55px]]<br />
| reference = Her Royal Highness the Emeritus Empress<br />
| spoken = Emeritus Empress<br />
| alternative = Enikő I<br />
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=== Full titles ===<br />
Emeritus empress of the [[Most Serene Empire of Azzurria]], Knight of the [[Order of the White Star]] and Grand Duchess of [[Imvrassia]].<br><br />
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=== Honors ===<br />
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=== Decorations of the Most Serene Empire of Azzurria ===<br />
*[[File:SIABandiera.png|border|25px]] Knight of the [[Order of the White Star]]<br />
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=== Foreign Decorations ===<br />
*[[File:ImvrassiaFlag.jpg|border|25px]] Grand Duchess of [[Imvrassia]]<br />
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