Kingdom of Buddendorf

Kingdom of Buddendorf Królestwo Buddendorf (Polish)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Niech żyje Król! Niech żyje Wolność! (w:Polish language) Long live the King! Long live Freedom!
Anthem: Pieśń Buddendorfów National Anthem of Buddendorf
Capital	(De iure) Lack (De facto) Flamania
Official languages	Polish
Auxiliary language	English
Government	Unitary Semi-constitutional (semi-absolute) monarchy
• King	Fabian I
• Minister of State	David Rokstein
Legislature	Supreme Council of the Kingdom of Buddendorf
Sovereign state
• Indepedence of Buddendorf	22 July 2024
Area
• Total	0,003 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
• Water (%)	0%
Population
• Census	16
Currency	Buddendorfian Corona (BUC)
Time zone	UTC+1:00 (Central European Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy CE dd/mm/yyyy CE
Driving side	right
Calling code	(+48) 91
Internet TLD	.bu
Website buddendorf.wixsite.com/goverment

Buddendorf /budɛn.dɔɪrf/ (listen), officially the Kingdom of Buddendorf (Polish: Królestwo Buddendorf), is a self-proclaimed state located in Central Europe. It is classified as a micronation by most external observers. The nation declared independence on July 22, 2024.

The country is an enclave within Republic of Poland[1]

Etymolog

The name "Buddendorf" comes from German, its true meaning is unknown, but in exact translation: (German: budden - "swamp", as the name of a farm) and (German: dorf - "village"), which may mean that the name "Buddendorf" can be translated and understood as "Mud Village". The name was shaped by the German population living in these areas since the times of the Lusatian culture and for most of history.

History

The history of Buddendorf is a about the birth of a new state that grew out of deep family, historical and cultural roots. Its origins date back to the 1950s, when the ancestors of the current royal family came to the area that is today the Kingdom of Buddendorf. The great-grandparents of King Fabian I settled in these lands after migrating from Polesie and the Lemko region, a region known for its historical and cultural diversity.

beginnings

The royal family has played a key role in Buddendorf's history from the very beginning. In the 1990s, after the fall of communism in Poland, mass privatization was a common phenomenon, also covering land that had previously been managed collectively. Fabian I's grandparents and uncles, aware of the value of these areas, purchased the farm, although its area was much smaller than before. The moment of the official purchase of the lands became a historically symbolic moment of dividing the family into two dynasties - Buddendorf and Poleska, then the Buddendorfians took over power over Buddendorf. This was a key decision that influenced the future fate of the family and the future dynasties, as well as the great-grandparents of the current King who lived there at that time, i.e. the founders of the entire family. At the beginning of the 21st century, the Buddendorfians began work on the construction of a royal residence, which later became a symbol of the power and unity of the kingdom, as well as the Buddendorfians' supremacy over the kingdom. The relocation of the current royal family to this residence in 2010 was an important step in consolidating the new dynasty and its position in the area.

Buddendorf on the Kingdom/Republic of Baltia (2019-2024)

Before gaining full sovereignty, Buddendorf was within the borders of the Republic of Poland for many years, but the key moment was when it functioned as part of the Kingdom of Baltia, then transformed into the Republic of Baltia, whose monarch and then president also comes from a family - the Polesie dynasty . It was a federal state that provided Buddendorf with broad autonomy, enabling the development of local power structures and national identity. King Fabian I, before taking the throne of Buddendorf, served as one of the two presidents of the Baltiatic Federation, representing the interests of his nation in the international arena, as well as in the federation itself. This period was characterized by dynamic changes, both within Baltia and in relations with Buddendorf. Certainly, the relations between them were fruitful more than once, which is confirmed by many different events, however, there were also frequent tensions between the two nations and dynasties within the federation, which led to numerous misunderstandings and conflicts, many of these activities often sparked hostilities and riots, which caused crises throughout the federation. Many also claim that it was a very common phenomenon to impose Baltian culture, ideology or customs on Buddendorfers, pointing out that Buddendorf's culture was inferior. Many of these events did not bode well for relations between nations, which is why there are many indications that a series of these events ultimately contributed to Buddendorf's decision to declare independence.

Indepedence declaration

On July 22, 2024, after many months of preparations and negotiations, King Fabian I officially declared the independence of the Kingdom of Buddendorf. It was a symbolic event that had great significance not only for Buddendorf itself, as a land, but also for all representatives of its nation. For a few hours after the official withdrawal from the Baltian Federation, the areas of Buddendorf formally belonged to the Republic of Poland, which was related to the historical connections between these lands. However, on the same day, in preparation for this historic moment, Fabian I declared himself king and announced the establishment of the sovereign Kingdom of Buddendorf, thus ending any formal connection with the federation and creating a completely separate and independent statehood. A day later, on July 23, 2024, Buddendorf signed an international agreement with the Republic of Baltia, which defined the terms of cooperation between the two countries. It was a key agreement that enabled the two countries to part ways peacefully and establish new rules of mutual relations. Although Baltia lost Buddendorf as part of its territory, both countries managed to develop a model of cooperation based on mutual respect and support of their statehoods.On August 12, 2024, King Fabian I signed the official constitution of the Kingdom of Buddendorf, thus establishing the formal legal framework of the new state. This was a milestone in the process of building Buddendorf's independent identity and sovereignty.

The end of absolutism

On October 22, there will be an official royal address, during which Fabian I announced the official end of absolutism in the kingdom. The monarch emphasized that the absolute monarchy was to be only a temporary stage, which was to focus as much as possible on the creation of national identity and statehood, and after the most difficult stage of development, it would be transformed into a new and unique system. Following the will of the people and the monarch himself, after three hard months of work, the Kingdom adopted a semi-constitutional monarchy.

Micronation intereset

Already in his childhood, the king created his first states, which were a kind of fun and experimenting with the concept of creating new state structures. The first of these countries was called "Rajona", but it did not last long because it merged with Wangalia. Then, history of Buddendorf is not detached from the earlier interests of King Fabian I, in 2017, Fabian I, together with his cousin, created "Fabapetia", a state that existed until 2018. However, this venture also came to an end when Fabian I announced the creation of "Catalonia". Interest in micronationalism intensified again in 2019 when Fabian I joined the Kingdom of Baltia, first as prime minister and later as king and president. Over the following years, Baltia repeatedly went through difficult moments, struggling with internal conflicts and tensions between different nations. Nevertheless, Fabian I played a key role in its revival and stabilization. His experience in managing the federation certainly influenced subsequent decisions regarding Buddendorf.

Politics

Under the provisions of the 2024 Constitution of the Kingdom of Buddendorf, Buddendorf is a semi-constitutional monarchy in which a hereditary king exercises key executive, legislative and judicial powers. The political system is based on the principles of absolute monarchy, while taking into account some restrictions written in the constitution, which are intended to maintain balance in the functioning of the state. The king is the central point of the system of power, but in selected matters he is subject to constitutional principles that regulate his powers and scope of authority.

Constitution

The Constitution of the Kingdom of Buddendorf is the highest legal act, established and approved by the king himself in a nationwide referendum. This document contains the basic principles of the functioning of the state and the organization of power. The king has full executive, legislative and judicial power, which makes him the highest representative of the state both internationally and domestically. However, in accordance with the semi-constitutional nature of the system, some of his duties may be implemented by institutions established by him, which increases flexibility in managing the state.

The monarch's prerogatives include:

• Signing and adopting legal acts and royal decrees.

• Ratifying international agreements.

• Supervision over the functioning of the justice system, including issuing judgments and conducting trials.

• Representing the state in international relations.

• Appointment of judges, ministers, deputies and other high officials.

• Granting citizenship and applying the law of pardon.

• Serving as the supreme commander of the armed forces of the Kingdom of Buddendorf .

Division of power

A semi-constitutional monarchy provides the King with broad executive, legislative and judicial power, but some of his power is also located in other organs of government. Executive power is virtually entirely exercised by the King, however every year, the King appoints a Minister of State of his choice for a 12-month term of office, who must be approved in a state-wide referendum. The Minister of State is the second most important person in the state and serves as executive power alongside the King, sometimes acting on his behalf. The Minister of State may appoint one or two deputy ministers and together govern various matters. The Minister of State most often holds positions in ministries, offices and other economic sectors. Despite the king's extensive powers, the constitution provides for the possibility of delegating some of the responsibilities to the legislative authority appointed by the monarch to the Supreme Council of the Kingdom of Buddendorf. The Verkhovna Rada takes over part of the legislative power, on the most important issues, deliberations are held occasionally and on the most important issues for the state, but they must be convened at least once every two years. Judicial power is exercised by the courts, the king appoints judges who conduct trials on his behalf, but he rarely conducts trials himself. The Judiciary is regulated by the Constitution and supervised by ministers.

Political parties and organizations

on the Kingdom of Buddendorf, political parties and political organizations practically do not exist. Power is concentrated in the hands of the king, eliminating the need for organized opposition or competing political factions. This model of government provides the monarchy with control over the functioning of the state, while leaving some space for citizens to express their opinions within the system of public consultation. However, the lack of organized political parties is not perceived negatively - on the contrary, the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Buddendorf value the stability and political consistency provided by the monarchy and the semi-constitutional system. In this system, citizens are encouraged to actively participate in social and cultural life, which is promoted by royal institutions. Limiting the role of political parties promotes social harmony, and the monarch's decisions are accepted as an expression of the will of the entire nation.

Foreign policy

Buddendorf pursues an active foreign policy, basing its relations with other countries on the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and interests. The kingdom has embassies in key countries such as Poland and Germany, and talks are currently underway to expand alliances with other micronations. Buddendorf adheres to the declarative theory of statehood, according to which any entity that meets certain criteria (having a territory, permanent population, government and the ability to establish relations with other micronations) can be recognized by Buddendorf as a sovereign state. However, Buddendorf mostly refuses to recognize de jure countries that profess extremist ideologies, in particular those associated with far-left currents. The king, an advocate of stability and moderation, emphasizes the creation of alliances based on shared values, such as sovereignty, protection of traditions and support for individual freedom.

About the system - what exactly is the Semi-Constitutional Monarchy?

Semi-constitutional monarchy is a political system that combines elements of absolute and constitutional monarchy. The king has extensive powers regarding executive, legislative and judicial power, but his power is subject to partial limitations resulting from the constitution, which is the foundation of the functioning of the state. Although Buddendorf does not anticipate the existence of political parties, society enjoys stability and the country's foreign policy is based on a pragmatic approach to relations with other countries. The Kingdom of Buddendorf is an example of a unique micronation whose political system stands out from others, combining tradition with modernity and ensuring flexibility in managing the state.

Armed forces

The Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Buddendorf, often referred to as the Army of the Kingdom of Buddendorf, are a flexible defense structure of the state, whose main task is to ensure national security and protect borders. Buddendorf, in accordance with his philosophy of a moderate approach to the military organization of the state, does not have a permanent, professional army. Instead, it is based on the model of reserve forces, which consist of civilians trained for military service in the event of emergencies or external threats.

Structure and organization

The army of the Kingdom of Buddendorf is fully reserve, which means that there is no need to maintain a constant presence of professional soldiers on a daily basis. Reservists are citizens who, after completing basic military training, are ready for immediate mobilization if necessary. In crisis situations, such as natural disasters, external threats or internal riots, reservists may be called to active service and included in operational activities.

The components of the armed forces, despite their reserve nature, are organized in a way that ensures operational effectiveness. The army is divided into several main formations:

- Land Forces – responsible for protecting the territory and responding to all threats on land. Reservists in this formation are trained in basic defensive tactics and operational activities.

- Logistics and special support services – these formations are responsible for operational and logistical support during mobilization and for responding to emergency situations, such as natural disasters.

The role of reservists and training

Every resident of the Kingdom of Buddendorf is required to undergo basic military training, which covers both combat skills and tasks related to responding to civilian crises. This training enables reservists to quickly begin performing military duties in the event of mobilization. In addition, reservists participate in regular exercises aimed at refreshing their skills and maintaining operational readiness.

Mobilization takes place on the basis of voluntary service in the reserve, with the possibility of calling reservists for compulsory service in the event of external or internal threats. This system allows for flexible adjustment of the number and structure of the army to current needs, while minimizing the costs associated with maintaining a standing army.

No standing army

The decision to not have a standing army results from the philosophy of the Kingdom of Buddendorf, which focuses on efficiency and flexibility. The kingdom does not maintain an expensive, full-time military structure and instead relies on the strength of its citizens, who are ready to defend the country in the event of a threat. This model allows for maintaining state security while avoiding excessive defense spending. Reservists are a key resource of the Buddendorf army - not only in the context of border defense, but also in activities related to humanitarian aid and responding to internal crises. When not on active military duty, reservists participate in the everyday life of society by working in a variety of economic sectors, which makes their involvement with the military even more flexible and effective.

Military alliances and international corporate

Despite the lack of a standing army, the Kingdom of Buddendorf actively participates in international military cooperation with other micronations and selected countries. This cooperation includes joint preparations, exchange of intelligence information and mutual support in the event of threats. These alliances allow Buddendorf to benefit from the resources and technology of other countries, while maintaining the independence and unique character of its army.

Principles of service and military ethics

Reservists of the Kingdom of Buddendorf are guided by the principles of honor, loyalty and compliance with international legal standards. Each reservist is obliged to comply with the military code, which regulates their duties both in peacetime and during periods of mobilization. The King, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, upholds these values, ensuring that the Buddendorf Army operates in accordance with the highest ethical standards. The Buddendorf Army, despite its reserve nature, is perceived as a humanitarian force, involved not only in the defense of the country, but also in helping in situations of natural or humanitarian disasters.

The Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Buddendorf is a unique formation, based on the reserve model, which combines flexibility with effectiveness. The lack of a standing army allows for optimal use of the state's resources, while ensuring readiness for quick mobilization if necessary. International cooperation, loyalty to the king and the commitment of reservists make the Buddendorf army not only border defenders, but also a social pillar, ready to help in crisis situations.

administrative division

The Kingdom of Buddenorf is a unitary state with a single-level administrative division into three cantons, however, it is basically divided into two bordering cantons; Flamania and Wokstein; the third canton is Reja, which is an enclave of Buddendorf located approximately 7 kilometers west of the main territory. Reja is not the home territory of Buddendorf as a historical land like Flamania and Woksteinia, but is a canton and part of the Kingdom. Buddendorf also has a fourth territory called New Buddendorf (Near Rej), which is not a canton, but a colony, but is included directly and is part of the Kingdom of Buddendorf. New Buddendorf is uninhabited, but has the largest area (2000 m2). Buddendorf is a unitary monarchy, although the cantons have a lot of autonomy in some areas through devolution, but it is not as decentralized as in the case of a federation.

1. Flamania

Flamania, although Buddendorf officially does not have a capital, de facto Flamania serves as such. Flamania is a vibrant canton that is the heart of the entire kingdom and its political and governmental center. The royal palace in Flamania, (part in Woksteinia) is the main seat of the monarch, who supervises the state and major political decisions on a daily basis. The most important state institutions, such as ministries, government offices and courts, are also located in the same instance, making it the central administrative and political seat. Flamania has a huge impact on social and cultural life, and this place is also associated with many historical events that influenced the existence of the kingdom. It is the second largest canton in terms of area and the first in terms of population.

2. Woksteinia

Woksteinia, being the first largest and third most populous canton, is, compared to Flamania, slightly less focused on the political affairs of the kingdom, Woksteinia houses the second part of the Royal Palace, which is directly related to the royal family, but is not intended for for political use, is the main place of residence of part of the Royal family (the King and his relatives live in the Flemish part). Woksteinia is a quiet canton, focused mainly on plant cultivation and chicken breeding, state and political affairs are not as common there as in the Flemish part, however, various events are also organized from time to time.

3. Reja

Rhea, the third largest and second largest in population, is an exclave canton of the main part of the Kingdom because it is not located in the Kingdom's home territory, and approximately 5 km west of Flamania and Woksteinia, which means that it is not located in the historical Buddendorf, however, is part of the Kingdom. The canton is directly related to the family of King Fabian I's father. There are several government institutions and the Presidential Residence here, where the monarch stays quite often. There are also apartments here that the government rents to others.

4. New Buddendorf (colonia)

New Buddendorf, which is the only permanently uninhabited area, but the largest in terms of surface area of ​​the kingdom, is not considered a canton, but a colony, and currently serves as a research and experimental site, and often also as a tourist destination. In the future, it will become the new capital of the kingdom. colony, is a large area that may be a new place of residence for the inhabitants of Buddendorf in the future. The impact of the new Buddendorf on the country is the application of innovation and creativity, which aims to take advantage of the needs of modern society. In the near future, New Buddendorf may become a breakthrough city of the future, which will build the real power of the entire kingdom.

Geography

The Kingdom of Buddendorf is located in Central Europe, on the Nowogard Plain, in a region rich in moraine formations and dense forests. This small territory, bordering only with Poland, of which it is an enclave, covers an area with a border length of exactly 290 meters.

Surface shape

The Kingdom of Buddendorf is entirely a lowland country, with no distinct mountain formations. The highest point in Buddendorf is 34 meters above sea level, typical of moraine landscapes where flat land is interrupted by gentle hills. The lowest point of the kingdom is 6 meters above sea level.

Climate

Buddendorf is located in the temperate climate zone, which means significant seasonal changes. Summers here are warm, sometimes hot and dry, while winters can be long, cold and sometimes windy. The average daily temperature ranges from -3°C in winter to 23°C in summer. The coldest month is January, when the average daily temperature is 1°C, and the warmest is July, with a temperature of 18°C. In winter, the temperature rarely drops below -11°C, while in summer it rarely exceeds 31°C.

Growing and tourist season

The growing season lasts from 200 to 220 days, which is favorable for agriculture and crops. The best time to visit Buddendorf is during the tourist season from June to September, when the weather conditions are the most favorable and the landscapes attract with their greenery and blooming nature.

Insolation

The brightest month of the year is June, with an insolation value of 6.3 kWh, while the darkest is December, when the insolation falls to 0.5 kWh.

Demography

The Kingdom of Buddendorf, although subject to territorial terms, is subject to a demographic structure that is related to history as well as contemporary migrations. The people of Buddendorf are Buddendorfians, provided by the indigenous kingdoms. They speak Polish and have developed the Buddendorf dialect, which contains original regionalisms and phonetic differences from standard Polish. It is used in life and is part of the identity of Buddendorfians.

Other national groups

The kingdom is also inhabited by national groups, the most numerous of which are Poles. Their occurrence is possible due to the proximity of Poland, as well as the historical proximity to this country. In addition to Poles, in the Buddendorf area you can also find a small group of Ukrainians who came for their main source of income or in search of new opportunities to settle.

Language and culture

The language and culture of the Polish language are very related, the Buddendorf dialect is important in the cultural distinctiveness of the Buddendorf people. This dialect is used not only in everyday speech, but also in some additional documents and art. The influence of national heritage, primarily Poles, is also noticeable in the cuisine and traditional traditions that complement the cultural landscape of Buddendorf. is distinguished by its national diversity, which constitutes the unique character of this micronation.

Economy

Import

The Kingdom of Buddendorf, an enclave within the borders of the Republic of Poland, is characterized by an economy based mainly on imports and self-sufficient activities. Due to its small area and limited natural resources, Buddendorf is heavily dependent on Polish imports, in particular for food, energy and everyday products. Despite this, the kingdom's authorities place great emphasis on gradually increasing self-sufficiency through the development of agriculture and local production.

Export and production

The main sources of income for the Kingdom of Buddendorf are donations from citizens and supporters, as well as the sale of souvenirs, gadgets and symbolic titles of nobility. This activity constitutes the largest part of national income. Tourism, although present, does not play a key role in the economy and accounts for only 10% of revenues. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the agricultural production sector, especially the cultivation of vegetables and other plants. The kingdom is increasingly selling or exchanging locally produced vegetables and food. Despite this, donations are still a key element of the state budget, as shown by the specific model of financing the Buddendorf economy, based on the support of the international and internal communities.

Currency

The currency of the Kingdom of Buddendorf is the Buddendorf Krone, which is scheduled to officially enter circulation on January 1, 2025. The value of the Crown has been statutorily linked to the price of silver - 1 Crown corresponds to the value of 1 grams of silver, which is equivalent to approximately 4 PLN or approximately 1 USD. In practice, the value is most often equated to the Polish zloty to facilitate the transaction, although sometimes the exchange rate is lower or higher. The denominations of banknotes are: 1, 5, 10 and 20 Koruna, each banknote is introduced to the market gradually in the appropriate quantity. In the future, the introduction of coins for denominations such as half a crown or a quarter of a crown is also being considered.

The National Bank of Buddendorf (NBBF) has decided to peg the currency to the value of silver in order to minimize the risk of inflation and stabilize the economy. Moreover, to ensure greater financial security, the issuance of banknotes with higher denominations (50 and 100 Korona) was abandoned, which is intended to reduce cases of counterfeiting and illegal transactions.

The NBBF recommends that larger transactions be made via contactless payments or bank transfers, but cash still plays a key role in the Buddendorf economy. Importantly, by law, cash is guaranteed to all citizens forever as one of the foundations of financial freedom in the Kingdom of Buddendorf.

Buddendorf's economy, despite its small size, is developing towards increasing self-sufficiency and financial stability, relying on a mix of traditional forms of exchange and modern monetary tools, such as a silver-based currency.

Religions

Religion plays an important role in the Kingdom of Buddendorf, where the dominant faith is Christianity. However, the inhabitants, called Buddendorfians, have a specific approach to religion, combining elements of Catholicism with Protestantism. This syncretic approach to faith means that Buddendorfians have developed their own unique way of practicing Christianity.

Principles of faith and religious practices

Most Buddendorfians, combining Catholic traditions with Protestant influences, do not recognize traditional confession to a priest. Instead, the faithful choose direct confession to God, which is part of their more individualistic approach to faith. Residents also do not regularly attend masses; most Buddendorfians usually attend churches in Poland on holidays such as Christmas or Easter. Very often, the sacraments are practiced to a limited extent - only baptism and first communion are recognized. Other sacraments, such as confirmation and marriage, have marginal importance in local spirituality.

Others religions and atheism

Although Christianity predominates, other world religions are very rare, making Buddendorf a relatively religiously homogeneous country. A small part of the inhabitants declare themselves to be atheists or agnostics, but their presence is clear. However, tolerance and openness to religious diversity are an important element of Buddendorf's culture, which means that all ideological minorities are respected and accepted. Religion in Buddendorf influences both the everyday life of residents and the social structure. Although residents do not regularly attend Holy Mass, they are actively involved in spiritual life through prayer in local places of worship, and Our Lady of Buddendorf is a symbol of national and spiritual.