Draft:Kingdom of Ljetzan

Kingdom of Ljetzan Königreich Ljetzan (German)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Non nobis Domine; sed Nomini tuo da gloriam" "Not to us, Lord; but your name give glory"
Anthem:  Königliche Marsch (English: "Royal March")
Territories of Example
Status	Active
Capital and largest city	Ljetzan
Official languages	Italian, Cimbrian, German
Ethnic groups (2023)	90% Italians 10% Other
Religion (2023)	90.00% Christianity 10.80% Unaffiliated 0.20% Other
Demonym(s)	Cimbrians
Government	Constitutional Monarchy
• King	Franz Joseph II
• Viceroy	Konrad von Staufen
Legislature	Central Congregation
Establishment
• Independence	25 July 2020
• Constitution ratified	25 April 2022
• Raised to Kingdom	25 February 2024
Membership	15
Currency	Ljetzan lira (£)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-2 (CEST)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+1
Internet TLD	.lj
Website example.com

Ljetzan, officially the Kingdom of Ljetzan, is a self-proclaimed state, commonly referred to as a micronation, located in Europe.

It claims, in the name of ancient concessions and treaties, as an integral part of its territories, the geographical areas historically belonged to the Federation of Seven Municipalities, now part of the Veneto region in the Italian Republic. Which, however, it does not currently have any official control or influence in the areas.

Although the Kingdom of Ljetzan meets all four requirements to be classified as a sovereign nation, however, the Kingdom of Ljetzan remains unrecognized by the United Nations and doesn't possess any outside recognition aside from other micronations.

Name

The name "Ljetzan", despite having various nuances, was chosen by Prince Peter Franz, who called his micronation in honor of the homonymous village of Cimbrian culture and language present in north-eastern Italy. The cultural terms are strongly influenced by the German, Cimbrian and Italian languages; the latter two are also recognized as official languages of the Principality.

The capital of the Principality, Ljetzan extending itself for the whole territory of the nation, therefore takes the same name.

History

The Seven Comuni formed into a loose commonwealth in 1310, and they were historically under the suzerainty of the Milanese House of Visconti and then under the Republic of Venice. Under both, they enjoyed wide cultural and political autonomy in exchange for their loyalty. This autonomous status came to an end with the Napoleonic Wars and the demise of the Serenìsima in 1807.

In 2020, Prince Peter intrigued by a recent cultural article, undertook a series of studies on the period of the Napoleonic Wars and subsequent treatises.

Pointing out in his subsequent claims, as in the Treaty of Campoformio, no explicit reference was made to the lands of the Seven Municipalities and spoken Cimbrian in general. It is therefore important to point out that the independence of those lands had not been in any way denied and therefore still exists.

Claiming therefore, as of Cimbrian origin itself, the legitimate sovereignty to exercise the real right on those fractions formerly belonged to the Confederation.

Therefore on 25 July 2020, the Declaration of Independence of the Seven Municipalities in the form of a princely government was publicly announced

The Prince was appointed regent and a transitional period began, leading to the establishment of the local parliament: the Landtag, and the appointment of the office of First Minister.

The Constitution of the Principality was ratified on 1 July 2023. This event marks the official beginning of the Principality and the reign of the Prince with the imposed name of Peter I.

Politics and government

Ljetzan has a monarch as head of state, and an elected parliament that enacts the law.

The reigning Prince is the Head of State and represents Ljetzan in its international relations. The Prince may veto laws adopted by parliament. The Prince may call referendums, propose new legislation, and dissolve parliament, although dissolution of parliament may be subject to a referendum.

Legislative authority is vested in the unicameral Landtag, made up of 10 members elected for a maximum of four-year terms according to a proportional representation formula.

Law and order

The Judiciary of Ljetzan is made up of the Supreme Court (Italian: Corte Suprema), the Princely Superior Court (Italian: Corte Principesca Superiore), and the Princely Court (Italian: Corte Principesca).

Since its foundation, the Principality has not provided for any kind of capital punishment and is committed to following the Enlightenment principles of Cesare Beccaria.

Foreign relations

The Principality of Ljetzan pursues a foreign policy, aimed to avoid alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action and has been neutral from its founding. Ljetzan maintains diplomatic relations with almost all countries and has a diplomatic and mediating role with them.

The Principality of Ljetzan recognizes almost every member of the United Nations, with the exceptions of some, such as extremist regimes.

Military

The Ljetzan army is mostly based in its casern, Militärzentrum "Alte Komeun" in Ljetzan City. The general staff is based in the capital, the Generalstab. The army is under civilian control, with the prince as Commander-in-Chief. The Minister for Defense, Franz Schäfer, oversees army operations. The professional head of the army is the Chief of Defense, who answers to the minister and holds the rank of general.

Being landlocked, Ljetzan has no navy. The Ljetzan Army is a volunteer-based military force, with a current personnel count of ten. Military spending accounts for less than zero percent of state expenditures.

Geography and climate

The principality is located at the confluence of the Revolto and Fraselle rivers, and just below the mountain Gruppo del Carega.

The climate in the principality is influenced by different geographical locations. From the north, the mountain massifs bring colder temperatures in winter. Temperatures that are mitigated and heated by the winds coming from the Adriatic Sea and the plain below. The lowlands are also often covered by thick fog, in Winter; precipitations that are from 750 to 1100 mm per year at higher altitudes.

Economy

Despite its limited natural resources, Ljetzan has developed a prosperous and highly industrialized free-enterprise economy and boasts a financial service sector as well as a living standard that compares favorably with those of the urban areas of Ljetzan's much larger European neighbors.

The Principality of Ljetzan officially uses the Schilling (lS) as its economic currency, however, despite this, the value of the Schilling is equivalent to the Euro, with 1lS being equivalent to 1 Euro. The Ljetzan Schilling (lS) despite being the national currency is not commonly used, rather many Cimbrians often opt to use the Euro as their currency.

Political

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Logo		Name		Party Leader	Spectrum	Ideologies	Lower House	Upper House	Cabinet
		Example Party	EXM				0 / 3	0 / 10	0 / 5

Unilateral recognition

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Formerly recognized

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Administrative regions

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Culture and media

Religion

Ljetzan is a secular state, but the state recognizes certain religions as officially mandated religions. This gives the state a hand in religious administration and appointment of clergy, in exchange for which the state pays certain running costs and wages. Religions covered by such arrangements are Catholicism, Judaism, and Islam.

Since the establishment of the principality, it has been illegal for the government to collect statistics on religious beliefs or practices, but according to a statistic poll, 90% of Ljetzaners are Catholic, including the princely family, with the remaining 10% being Unaffiliated or with no religion.

Media and Television

As a result of its small size, Ljetzan has been strongly affected by external cultural influences, most notably those originating in the southern regions at the border with Italy. In the north the German-speaking Europe, including Austria, Bavaria, and Tirol had brought a valuable linguistic and cultural contribution, influencing in a decisive way the use of the Cimbra language and speech. The Historical Society of the Principality of Ljetzan plays a role in preserving the culture and history of the micronation.

Being surrounded by the Italian State, the population of the Principality of Ljetzan, receives the broadcasts of the Italian television and radio network.

From the start of 2024, the Principality will see the implementation of a broadcasting service, through the channel Ljetzan Rundfunk.

Sports

Unlike most countries in Europe, sports in Ljetzan are not concentrated upon a particular national sport, but instead encompass a number of sports, both team and individual. Despite the lack of a central sporting focus, over 10 people in Ljetzan, out of a total population of 15, are licensed members of one sport federation or another.

The Ljetzan Park, situated in Unterstadt, southern Ljetzan City, is the country's national stadium and largest sports venue in the country with a capacity of 1,000 for sporting events, including football and rugby union, and 2,000 for concerts.

Holidays

It is recommended to use the following table for holidays:

Date	Name	Remarks
1 January	Unix Epoch Time day	A day honoring Unix time since the beginning of the Unix epoch on 1 January 1970.

See also

• Peter I
  
• House of Ljetzan