Republic of Ethosia
Ethosia | |
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| Motto: "Do, Dream, Fight, Create!" | |
| Anthem: "Tomorrow Belongs to Me" | |
| Capital | Arkania |
| Largest city | Arkania |
| Official languages | |
| Demonym(s) | Ethosian |
| Government | Hastonian Democracy |
• President | Gabriel Sebastian |
• Vice President | Vacant |
• Interior Minister | "Vacant" |
• Deputy Prime Minsiter | Vacant |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Establishment | 15 December 2020 |
| Population | |
• Census | Unknown |
| Currency | United States dollar ($) (USD) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Ethosia is a micronation claiming to be a sovereign state located on two separate parcels of land in St. Francois County, Missouri, and Jefferson County, Missouri, respectively. Ethosia is a Hastonian Democracy. The nation is part of the Ozark Sector. Ethosia was established on January 7th, 2020, declaring its independence as a unitary semi-presidential republic. Ethosia during this period had a President, Prime Minister, and a democratically elected Parliament. Ethosia is the product of historical micronations such as Haston, Arkania, Nordstern, and Victoriam. Ethosian culture is focused on German-American heritage with ambitions to create an Anglo-Saxon state out of the region known as the Ozarks. The area is home to a majority German and Anglo population with many of its inhabitants able to accurately trace their ancestry to Germany and England.
Etymology
The name "Ethosia" derives from the the word 'Ethos' as defined as the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations. 'Sia' comes from the Greek suffix that means 'state of' so therefore; the State of Ethos.
History
April Schism (2019)
The April Schism is an event in Pre-Ethosian history that involved the collapse of the United Socialist States of America, a socialist union of micronations founded by Burlington. The Schism came in April of 2019 after two of the three nations comprising the union began opting for anti-socialist policies and arguing for independence. The fall of the USSA is considered to be the waking moment of the Ethosian identity and the beginning of the nation's long history. The official date of the USSA collapse is April 24, 2019 - a federal holiday in Ethosia; typically celebrated with the burning of socialist imagery such as the flag of the USSR.
Era of Founding
Following the events of the April Schism, the Haston Federation would see a path of growth and prosperity spanning from May 2019 to September 2019. Haston would pursue economic plans and establish a formal government with legitimate elections. Citizenship and overall approval of the government was at an all time high as Haston was steadily gaining citizens and government activity was at an all time high.
Haston would begin multiple economic ventures including the "Trash for Cash" initiative where an attempt to build a currency entirely backed on recyclable materials (i.e. aluminum) but it ultimately failed as it was soon discovered that it was nearly impossible to have a currency's value and security back entirely by aluminum cans. This however did not stop Haston from pursuing self sufficient farming and other means of growth. Haston also took part in multiple organizations including the United Sovereignties and even applied for full membership in the Grand Unified Micronational.
The Haston Federation would officially dissolve on August 16, 2019 following multiple secessions and a failing administration. The collapse of the Haston Federation is considered to be one of the largest political disasters in Ethosian history to date. Oakwood Crimsonian Socialist Republic, Meanwealth of Gasconade, and the Democratic Republic of Nova would send representatives to the Hastonian Parliament with messages declaring their full sovereignty and independence. It is believed that mass protests from the Haston Worker's Party and destabilization brought from the already failing Kern F. presidency was the nail in the coffin for the Federation.
Founding of Ethosia
Ethosia was established on 7 January 2020 as an independent micronation under the system of a unitary semi-presidential republic. It had a President, Prime Minister, and a democratically elected Parliament. The nation is the product of historical micronations such as Haston, Arkania, Nordstern, and Victoriam. Ethosian culture is focused on German-American heritage with ambitions to create an Anglo-Saxon state out of the region known as the Ozarks. The area is home to a majority German/Anglo population with many of its inhabitants able to accurately trace their ancestry to Germany and England.
Caudonian Era
On 21 March 2020, a referendum regarding the nation's voluntary annexation into Caudonia was held. The overwhelming majority of citizens voted in favour of annexation, and Gabriel Sebastian, current President and member of the Caudonian Parliament, proposed an annexation bill which promptly passed. Ethosia was officially annexed by Caudonia the following day, and became a county. Since June 2020, a referendum was passed once again granting Ethosia sovereign rule.
Displacement Era
After gaining independence on the 7th of June 2020, Ethosia's government faced a hostile form of diplomatic embargos and was forced to go into exile. The land being formally returned to the United States government and Ethosian peoples being spread all across the continental United States.
Federation of American States Era
Ethosians would find hope in the month of December 2020 when the original leader, Gabriel Sebastian, was granted the position of Governor in the Federation of American States, a micronation dedicated to a reformed America. Sebastian worked hard with the government to recognize Ethosians and Ethosian lands as ethnic territories but to no avail. Sebastian would run for President against the nation's founder, Gabriel Hackman. Hackman would go on to purposely lie to the public and submit fraudulent reports after Sebastian was taking the lead in key states. Once news got out, Sebastian and his government in Missouri declared independence on the 15th of December 2020 from the Federation on the basis that Ethosia was a rightfully independent group that deserved self rule from the tyranny of President Hackman. The Federation and Ethosia to this day have conflicted ties with each other.
Renaissance
In November 2021, President Sebastian would finish the basic draft for the Ethosian constitution and declare a revival of Ethosian politics and diplomacy.
Black January (2022)
Black January was a period in the micronational community that lead to a large amount of disruption, chaos, and tensions between multiple micronations. President Gabriel Sebastian would use this opportunity to push for the establishment of a cyber security administration deemed 'Cyber Command'. During this period, the Ozark Crisis would begin as regional powers within the Ozark Sector began conflicting diplomatically following a civil conflict within the New England Sector.
Present Day
In the present year of 2023 Ethosia is ramping for diplomatic and social support for Ukraine and has stood with many others in combatting Russian disinformation. As of April 2023, President Sebastian has announced the North American Cooperation Council (NACC) will draft its final charter and invite the nations of Libertalia and Vinland. Ethosia is also preparing for a constitutional convention.
Geography
Climate
In Ethosia, the summers are long, warm, humid, and wet; the winters are freezing, snowy, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 20 °F to 84 °F and is rarely below 2 °F or above 92 °F. This allows for the mass cultivation of 'food crops' such as lettuce, corn, tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes.
Politics
Ethosia is a Hastonian Democracy under a semi-presidential system with its own separate legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
Hastonian Theory of Democracy
Hastonian Theory, or Hastonian Democracy, is a political idea applicable only to micronations that seeks to layout the foundation for the founder of the micronation to remain in control of their nation while simultaneously allowing for democracy and easy access to government positions. The theory is that a President can remain in power of Foreign and State affairs while leaving domestic affairs and internal security to a democratically elected Parliament. Similar to a constitutional monarchy; however there are no crowned heads within government.
| Climate data for Arkania, Ethosia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
31 (88) |
34 (93) |
34 (93) |
35 (95) |
41 (106) |
44 (111) |
45 (113) |
41 (106) |
35 (95) |
29 (84) |
24 (75) |
45 (113) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 5.0 (41) |
8.3 (46.9) |
13.9 (57) |
19.4 (66.9) |
23.9 (75) |
28.3 (82.9) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.6 (87.1) |
26.1 (79) |
20.0 (68) |
13.3 (55.9) |
6.1 (43) |
18.79 (65.83) |
| Average low °C (°F) | -5.6 (21.9) |
-3.3 (26.1) |
1.7 (35.1) |
6.7 (44.1) |
11.7 (53.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
18.9 (66) |
17.8 (64) |
12.8 (55) |
7.2 (45) |
1.7 (35.1) |
-3.9 (25) |
6.87 (44.36) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −30 (-22) |
−34 (-29) |
−24 (-11) |
−9 (16) |
−3 (27) |
4 (39) |
6 (43) |
3 (37) |
-6 (21) |
-9 (16) |
−21 (-6) |
−26 (-15) |
−34 (−29) |
| Average Precipitation mm (inches) | 59 (2.32) |
70 (2.76) |
89 (3.5) |
113 (4.45) |
129 (5.08) |
94 (3.7) |
100 (3.94) |
100 (3.94) |
88 (3.46) |
82 (3.23) |
116 (4.57) |
90 (3.54) |
1,130 (44.49) |
| Average Snowfall cm (inches) | 8 (3.1) |
8 (3.1) |
3 (1.2) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
8 (3.1) |
27 (10.6) |
| Source: Department of the Environment and Natural Resources | |||||||||||||