Kingdom of Arkaland
Kingdom of Arkaland Άρκαλαντ or Αρκαλανδία | |
|---|---|
| Motto: «Ζήτω το Α.Ρ.Κ και η Ελλάδα» "Long live I.R.C. and Greece" | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Crete, Greece  |
| Capital and largest city | Petrarchontiko |
| Official languages | Greek,English |
| Diplomatic | English |
| Religion | Religious tolerance |
| Demonym(s) | Arkalandian |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
• King | George I of Arkaland |
• Viceroy,(Antivasileas) | Edoardo Vittorio I of Egemonica |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| House of Lords | |
| Establishment | |
• Established | 26/1/2023 |
| Population | |
• 2024 estimate | 39 |
• 2024 census | 35 |
| Currency | Euro (€) Græcian Stater (Ғϛ) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Date format | dd/m/yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +30 |
The Kingdom of Arkaland (Greek: Βασίλειο της Άρκαλαντ, romanised: Vasíleio tis Árkaland, [vaˈsi.li.o tis ˈar.ka.land]) is a micronation located in Rethymno, Crete, Greece.
History
Pre-establishment
Before its establishment, the Kingdom of Arkaland was known as "I.R.C." (Greek: Α.Ρ.Κ.) which stood for "Independent Rethymnian Country" (Greek: Ανεξάρτητο Ρεθυμνιακό Κράτος).
Post-establishment
Before its foundation, the Kingdom of Arkaland, previously known as "IRC" (Greek: Α.Ρ.Κ.), an abbreviation for "Independent Country of Rethymno" (Greek: Ανεξάρτητη Χώρα του Ρεθύμνου), stands as a micronation in Crete. The state's history commenced with its establishment and reconstitution as the "Kingdom of Arkaland." Following its foundation.
Politics
Government
The King and Field Marshal is the leader of Arkaland. The second-in-command is the Viceroy and the third-in-command are two Counts. The Arkalandian parliament consists of five Lords.
Diplomatic relations
The Kingdom of Arkaland signed its first diplomatic treaty of mutual recognition with the Governorate of Græcia.
In total, the Kingdom of Arkaland has mutually recognised the following micronations:
Empire of Imvrassia
Governorate of Græcia (informally on 14 February 2023, formally on 11 May 2023)
Radonian Empire
Kingdom of Egemonica
Kingdom of Ranzania
Parliamentary Monarchy of Duckionary
United Empire of Opstandia
Kingdom of Salanda
Arkaland is also a member of the League of Hellenistic Micronations since 25 March 2023.
Economy
Between its establishment on 26 January, and 6 May 2023, Arkaland used the Euro (de facto) and the Arkalandian Drachma (de jure) as its official currencies. On 6 May, the Kingdom of Arkaland reached an agreement with the Governorate of Græcia and was granted the right to use the Græcian Stater as its de jure official currency. The binding agreement does not permit Arkaland to copy or alter the designs of the banknotes and coins printed by the Bank of Græcia and issued by the Græcian mint respectively.
Contact
kingdom.of.arkaland@gmail.com