Commonwealth of Zeprana
United Commonwealth of Zeprana Commonwealth of Zeprana | |
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 Flag | |
| Capital | Bianion |
| Largest city | Bianion |
| Official Languages | English |
| Government | Parliamentary Republic |
• Chancellor | Bryce Smith |
• Vice Chancellor | Andrew Perdomo |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Establishment | Declared Independent |
• | May 5th, 2022 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.2 sq mi (32 km2) |
• Water (%) | 2 |
| Population | |
• 2022 estimate | 14 |
• Density | 3/km2 (7.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Standard Time) |
| Calling code | +1 |
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The Commonwealth of Zeprana more commonly known as Zeprana is a Micronation based in the New England Sector, specifically the Rhode Island Sector founded on May 4, 2022. With 12.2 sq, The Commonwealth of Zeprana is one of the largest micronations within Rhode Island. The Commonweath of Zeprana extends across two time zones and borders four Micronations and one Macronation, the States to the North East and borders the Federal Republic of Zeprana.
History
The Commonwealth of Zeprana was originally founded as a Constituent state of the Kingdom of Ela'r'oech up until the Ela'r'oech Monarchy Power Dispute when Madgett v. Ela'r'oech court battle commenced and when Charles Madgett and Christina Nowell found themselves fighting for the nation. Eventually the nation split into two sides, with one side wishing to join CHASM and the Three Houses with the other half wanting to join Cycoldian Imperium, Terry McKeen III and Aniq Sufyan had made good friends with each other. After seeing the Cycoldian involvement in Richensland, McKeen and much of Parliament began to take the side of Charles, from here Christina I pushed for a Vote of No Confidence against Terry McKeen, with McKeen and the Prime Minister of Neo-Alaria threatening to secede from Ela'r'oech. Neo-Alaria soon became a part of Ela'r'oech however Zeprana did not with it gaining allies with nations such as the Most Serene Republic of Richensland, and the Republic of Molossia. The nation also gained informal ties with nations such as the Republic of Liberland and the Tsardom of Begon. The nation also became a full member state of the Micronational Assembly, League of Independent Nations it also went on to form the Global Micronational Federation. Zeprana soon found itself with conflict with Almendria, after a round of idle threats from Almendria and negotiations starting, Almendria eventually made peace with Zeprana. The nation began to grow and Charles Madgett wished to have authority over Zeprana once again. McKeen announced that Zeprana would become the Dominion of Zeprana under the rule of Charles Madgett, the attempt to cede Zeprana into Ela'r'oech once again failed. Soon after the nation began to re-build and become more stable with Matthew Cunningham and Liam MacKenzie assuming the roles of Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister respectively.
The Commonwealth of Zeprana is the original Federal Republic of Zeprana which was formed on November 14, 2021 and after the Zepranan Civil Conflict reformed and is a Democractic Republic which is officially operating underneath of the [[w:Federalism Federal System], The nation is a United Federation with it having multiple regions and also having a Capital located at the Bramen Lot Cemetery. As of May 19, several breakaway states formed, and has been noted as the Zepranan Civil Conflict, the Zepranan Government, led by Bryce Smith., The Workers Revolution led by Cunningham] and the McKeen Government led by Terry McKeen III. As of May 21, the Mckeen Government conceded to the Zepranan Government as both the De Facto and De Jure Government of Zeprana.
Government & Politics
Zeprana as the name suggests is a Federal republic, with the nation officially being a Democratic Federal republic. The Head of state and Head of Government of the nation is the Chancellor of Zeprana, The incumbent Chancellor is Bryce Smith, with the Vice Chancellor being Andrew Perdomo. The National Assembly of Zeprana is the legislature of the Federal Republic of Zeprana. It is democratically elected every 3 months, and consists of 9 assemblypersons/representatives. The last election was on 11-12 May 2022. The Chancellor of Zeprana with him being Head of state and Head of Government is responsible for foreign interactions with other nation states, the executive cabinet of ministers, and the National Assembly of Zeprana, the Chancellor also has the authority to sign or veto legislation, command the armed forces, ask for the written opinion of their Cabinet, convene or adjourn the Parliament, grant reprieves and pardons, and receive ambassadors. It is optional for the Chancellor to appoint a Vice Chancellor who shall serve as deputy head of government. The Chancellor serves until his resignation or death. The largest political parties within the nation are the Worker's Party of Zeprana, the Progressive Party of Zeprana, the National Front of Salvation, and the Falange Party.
Foreign Relations
The Commonwealth of Zeprana holds foreign affairs with Micronations from throughout the world and New England & Rhode Island Sector, Zeprana holds foreign relations with dozens of well known Micronations. This is mainly due to the fact that Terry McKeen viewed it as essential to establish ties with as many Micronations as possible. Zeprana holds informal ties with the Free Republic of Liberland and the Republic of Molossia and has formal ties with the Most Serene Republic of Richensland. It is also a full member state of the Micronational Assembly. The Commonwealth of Zeprana has relations with the following nations (listed below).
Molossia - Zeprana holds informal ties and friendships with the Republic of Molossia, a well known and longstanding Micronation
Zeprana also has digital embassies to many Micronations throughout the world in their discord servers and has diplomatic consults to nations around the world
Recognized States
The Commonwealth of Zeprana government recognizes approximately 203 political entities as sovereign states or a total of 195 Macronations and 21 Micronations thought the world abroad. The following are all Micronations the Commonwealth of Zeprana Recognizes.
United Nations - The Commonwealth of Zeprana recognizes all member states of the United Nations
Vatican City - The Vatican is recognized by the Commonwealth of Zeprana
Palestine - Palestine is recognized as a sovereign state by Zeprana
Kosovo - Kosovo is was recognized by the Diplomatic Act of 2021
Taiwan - Taiwan is recognized as a separate state from China
Western Sahara - Western Sahara is was also recognized in the 2021 Act
State of Faltree - Faltree is recognized as a sovereign state
Molossia - Molossia and Zeprana hold informal ties
Liberland - Liberland is recognized by Zeprana
Norton - Norton is recognized as a sovereign state
Richensland - Richensland is recognized by Zeprana with them being a close ally
Alliances
The Commonwealth of Zeprnana has alliances with nations on nearly every single continent excluding Antarctica and holds treaties of mutual recognition with nations from across the world abroad.
Enemy States
Since the creation of the Commonwealth of Zeprana it has accumulated a large amount of allies but also enemy nations, the list of enemies of the Commonwealth of Zeprana is as follows.
Cycoldia - The Grand Republic of Cycoldia is one of the main enemies of the Commonwealth of Zeprana with their Summi Imperatoria having caused the Ela'r'oech Monarchy Power Dispute
Provinces & Territories
| District | Location | Population | Area |
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| Bianion | Rhode Island | NA | 2.06 mi. |
| New Panstern | NA | 2.06 mi. | |
| Rufin | NA | 2.06 mi. | |
| Fizstan | NA | 2.06 mi. | |
| Treastan | NA | 2.06 mi. | |
| West Strettrywy | NA | 2.06 mi. |
Geography & Biodiversity
The Commonwealth of Zeprana is mainly situated alongside the east coast of the United States of America particularly within the New England Sector, even more specifically, the Rhode Island Sector. The nation experiences mild winters which are becoming more and more mild with summers getting more and more intense. The nation is prone to experience snow storms during the winter which commonly knock down tree's and cut off power. Rain storms and hurricanes hit moderately often during the late summer months however they have rarely caused major damage to the nation. Tree's common to the area are large oak and pine trees which can be seen growing thought, near, and around the nation which provide a habitat for animals. The nation shares a similar region to that of the State of Faltree, Kingdom of Fontasia, Federal Republic of Ocean States and the rest of the New England Sector and Rhode Island Sector. The nation is counted as moderately diverse with it being home to many forms of animals, birds, and bugs, alongside fish that live offshore in the oceans. The nations land is primarily inhabited by animals such as White Tail Deer, Rabits, Coyotes, and other forms of land animals, in the skies surrounding the nation the most common birds are forms of Cardinals, Finches, & Hens and other types of small birds with Various Types of Pheasant also inhabiting much of the nation. During the summer months, insects such as Yellow Jackets & Wasps inhabit the nation with them being accompanied by a variety of other fauna in the insect group such as Large Moths, Fire Ants and others, the seas around Zeprana and bordering the nation are mostly filled with small and medium sized fish, however Great White Sharks have been reported in the area.
A majority of the marine life of the Commonwealth of Zeprana is off the coast of the New England Sector and the Rhode Island Sector with a majority of the sea based land of Commonwealth of Zeprana being within these sectors. Seasonal visitors to the waters of the Commonwealth of Zeprana include Harp Seals, Gray Seals, and types of Harbor Seals, other seasonal visitors to the waters around the nation are dolphins and great white sharks. They can be spotted within the territorial waters of the Commonwealth of Zeprana and of that of the United States. Other animals that can be founded in the ocean are species of crabs which well in the various breech ways that can be found through the nation and the region surrounding it.
Culture
The Commonwealth of Zeprana is home to a wide range of cultures and races with it being a rather diverse nation with is also being home to wide range and variety of Ethnic Groups, Values, Religions, and ways of life. Expect for the Native American Indians, a vast majority of the cultures within the Commonwealth of Zeprana have derived from the cultures of those who immigrated to the region over the past four centuries or those who have more recently immigrated to the region. Zepranan Culture has mostly or entirly for that matter derived from Western World Culture and European Traditions.
Food
With the Commonwealth of Zeprana being a coastal Micronation with it being situated upon the Atlantic Ocean a majority of the food eaten by Zepranan's comes from the ocean in some form with some of the most popular food during the summer months.
A common food within the Commonwealth of Zeprana is steak and other forms of red meat. It has been a common American and Elarian food for years with it now being one of the most common Zepranan Food besides for fish and chips. Steak typically comes in company with dishes such as noodles and other forms of pasta and sauce. Steak is another common form of food that can be found year round in mos restaurants near and around the nation. Steak is one of the most common foods eaten by citizens of Zeprana who live in the nation and abroad with it being a common food throughout the entire world particularly the United States and North America, it is a classical food within the New England Sector and the Rhode Island Sector with it being traced back hundreds of years.
Religion
With the Commonwealth of Zeprana being located in a heavily Catholic region with much of the New England Sector being of the Catholic and of the Christian Faith, the nation overall is by a vast majority a Christian nation however the nation has no State Religion and it officially being a secular nation.