Dominion of Keithieopia

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Dominion of Keithieopia
Flag of Keithieopia
Flag
Coat of arms of Keithieopia
Coat of arms
Motto: "United in mente et cogitatione"
"United in Mind and Thought"
Anthem: "Our Country We'll Defend"
(National anthem of Keithieopia)
General location of Keithieopia in North America
General location of Keithieopia in North America
Capital
and largest municipality
Isle of Mar
Coordinates 38.4783, -76.5964
Official languagesAmerican English
Recognised national languagesEnglish
Demonym(s)Keithieopians
GovernmentConstitutional monarchy
• Emperor
Keith of Keithieopia
LegislatureNational Assembly
Sovereign state
• Declaration of independence
3 January 2002 (2002-01-03)
• Reaffirmation of Independence of the Dominion of Keithieopia
22 December 2022 (2022-12-22)
Population
• 2022 census
6
CurrencyKeithieopian Kuple (𝒦) (KUR)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
Date formatdd-mm-yyyy
Driving sideright
Calling code+1
Internet TLD.org

Keithieopia IPA: /kiːθiθiˈoʊpi.ə/, officially the Dominion of Keithieopia, is a sovereign state operating within a self-proclamed extraterritorial territory located in North America, specifically Maryland, United States. It is classified as a micronation by most external observers. The nation declared its independence on 3 January 2002 (2002-01-03).

The Dominion is a constitutional monarchy where the Emperor's power is limited by the constitution. The Emperor does not derive their power from a God but from the people. The National Assembly is the legislative branch of the government and the High Court is the judicial branch.

History

First an autocracy, the founding principles of the nation were developed mid-November 2002 on Jennifer Government: NationStates (the nation was considered a "Father Knows Best State"). The name Keithieopia was selected and a national flag was created. Keith styled himself as a Benevolent Dictator at this point in time.

Challenging Keith offline, founding fathers Allen Price and Justin Sloan encouraged Keith to form a proper code of laws for the nation. On January 3rd, 2002, Keith adopted such, officially and formally forming Keithieopia.

Empire Begins

On July 30th 2006, Keith formed the Empire of Keithieopia, after the nation outlived several smaller nations formed at Keith's school. The Empire at this point was an absolute monarchy with a very limited constitution.

Second Constitution

In 2010, As the Realm's constitution was amended and the code of laws developed, a set of fundamental rights emerged. The Empire was rebranded as a semi-constitutional monarchy named the Keithieopian Realm, due to the sparseness of its land claims: one in Virginia and one in Maryland.

Tragedy struck when the computer that housed the national documents was damaged in transit on route to the Maryland territory, resulting in a loss of the original constitution.

Current Era

On January 27th, 2021 with the signing of the current third constitution, the Realm became the Dominion of Keithieopia and a constitutional monarchy, limiting the Emperor's powers.

The nation acquired a new domain name, joined Microwiki, and started forming diplomatic ties in late December 2022.

Administrative regions

The Dominion of Keithieopia breaks its territory into administrative regions called Shires. Shires may be further subdivided into Bailiwicks.

Satellite View Name Area
Battleshire Isle of Mar
Leoshire Isle of Jose
Plumshire Ellen Isle
Split Isle
Crownshire The Royal Palace
Duke Allen's and Duchess Jane's Estate

Demographics

The Dominion of Keithieopia's population was 6 in 2022. Individuals who live in the Dominion of Keithieopia, residents or citizens, are called Keithieopians.

Residency is open to everyone but political functions within Keithieopia are limited to citizens. Citizenship is gained upon completion of two years of military or civil service or at the prerogative of the Emperor.

Geography

Keithieopian Territory

Keithieopia is located in Northern America and is completely surrounded by the United States, and entirely within the state of Maryland. Its territory extends into Battle Creek and St. Leonard Creek, part of the Patuxent River as well as Plum Point Creek, off the Chesapeake Bay.

The Isles

The Dominion's territory includes Ellen Isle, the Isle of Mar, and the Isle of Jose, named after HIH Empress Ellen, THR Princess Margaret, and Princess Josephine respectively. The Princess' isles were annexed into the Dominion on 22 December 2022 (2022-12-22)[1] and the Empress' on 22 December 2022 (2022-12-22)[2]

Palaces

The Dominion's territory also includes two plots of land, the Royal Palace in the Twin Beaches and Duke Allen and Duchess Jane's palace in Huntingtown.

Climate

Keithieopia's climate is the same as Southern Maryland's climate. It is classified as humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with hot and humid summers and a cool to cold winters.

Climate data for Keithieopia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 5
(41)
7
(45)
11
(52)
17
(63)
22
(72)
26
(79)
29
(84)
29
(84)
25
(77)
19
(66)
13
(55)
8
(46)
17.6
(63.7)
Average low °C (°F) −1
(30)
0
(32)
4
(39)
9
(48)
15
(59)
19
(66)
22
(72)
22
(72)
19
(66)
13
(55)
7
(45)
3
(37)
11
(51.8)
Average Precipitation mm (inches) 50
(1.97)
55
(2.17)
59
(2.32)
68
(2.68)
110
(4.33)
126
(4.96)
156
(6.14)
146
(5.75)
105
(4.13)
78
(3.07)
40
(1.57)
61
(2.4)
1,054
(41.5)
Source: WeatherWX[3]

Date and Time

The Dominion of Keithieopia is geographically located in the Eastern Time Zone. By law, the Dominion does not recognize daylight savings[4].

Time

Legal time in Keithieopia uses a form of decimal time based on the day of the year and the number of seconds in a day[5].

Dates

The Dominion uses a special calendar consisting of twelve months of thirty days each. At the end of the calendar is a special week called "Year Week" which is used to align the calendar to that of the Gregorian calendar and account for leap years[6].

Keithieopian Months and their Origin
Unomar from Spanish
Dosmar from Spanish
Tresmar from Spanish
Viermar from German
Funfmar from German
Sechmar from German
Nanamar from Japanese
Yamar from Japanese
Kokomar from Japanese
Dixmar from French
Onzemar from French
Keithmar from the old Keithieopian Imperial Calendar

Holidays

Keithieopia is a multi-ethnic and diverse community. Although the National Assembly has passed law prohibiting secular holidays from being officially recognized[7], the celebration of such is protected under the Constitution.

Official Keithieopian Holidays
January 1 New Year's Day
January 27 Constitution Day
February 9 Unity Day
December 12 Emperor's Day
December 27 - 31 Year Week

Foreign Relations

Any country who diplomatically recognizes the Dominion is automatically recognized under Keithieopian law[8]. Furthermore, the Dominion recognizes the following non-reciprocating nations: all United Nation countries, the Principality of Sealand, the Republic of Molossia, and Westarctica.

Micronations to which the Dominion Recognizes:

Treaties

The Dominion is a signatory of the following treaties:


References

  1. Annexation of the Mar-Jose Isles, Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  2. Annexation of the Ellen Isle, Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  3. WeatherWX.com (23 December 2022), "WeatherWX", WeatherWX
  4. Imperial Measurements, Retrieved 26 December 2022
  5. Imperial Measurements, Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  6. Imperial Measurements, Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  7. An act of the National Assembly defining national holidays of the Dominion Retrieved 3 January 2023
  8. An act of the National Assembly defining under what circumstances a foreign nation shall be formally recognized., Retrieved 26 December 2022
  9. Diplomatic Communique to Grand Duke Ander Evermore , Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  10. Diplomatic Communique to King Reuben I, Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  11. Diplomatic Communique to Emir Ramiz Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  12. Diplomatic Communique to Regent Catalina C., LH OM Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  13. Diplomatic Communique to Willow Dziedzic I and Laurel Mary Bäch Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  14. Diplomatic Communique to Federico Antonio I Retrieved 4 January 2023.