Federal Republic of Zeprana (Early)

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Federal Republic of Zeprana
ゼプラナ連邦共和国
Flag of Federal Republic of Zeprana (Early)
Flag
Coat of arms of Federal Republic of Zeprana (Early)
Coat of arms
Motto: "私たちの自由のために、私たちは立場を取ります!"
"For our freedom, we will take a stand!"
Anthem: "Republic's Marseillaise"

"The Battle Cry of Freedom"
Map of Rhode Island in the United States, the state where Zeprana is located in
Map of Rhode Island in the United States, the state where Zeprana is located in
StatusSelf proclaimed sovereign state
Capital CityAmesston
41.4857607 -71.6922911
Largest cityWorrell City
Recognised national languages
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Hindi
  • Spanish
  • Welsh
Ethnic groups
(2022)
  • 60.7% White
  • 13.9% Black
  • 10.3% Asian
  • 7.45% Arabian
  • 7.65% Other
Religion
  • 45.2% Christian  
  • 31.4% Atheist
  • 12.9% Islam
  • 10.5% Other
Demonym(s)
  • Zepranan  
  • Zepranian
Government
Bryce Smith
Andrew Perdomo
LegislatureNational Assembly
Establishment
• Proclaimed
March 1st, 2021
August 19th, 2021
September 15th, 2021
• Republic
November 14th, 2021
• Current Constitution
May 11th, 2022
Population
• 2022 estimate
60
• 2022 census
53
GDP (PPP)estimate
• Total
£345,381
GDP (nominal)2022 estimate
• Total
£345,381
Gini (2022)0.29
low
HDI (2022) 0.924
very high
CurrencyZepranan Pound (£)
Time zoneUTC−4 to −9
Date formatmm/dd/yyyy

Zeprana (Japanese: ゼプラナ連邦共和国, Hindi: ज़ेप्राना के संघीय गणराज्य, Spanish: República Federal de Zeprana) officially known as the Federal Republic of Zeprana also known as the Federal Zepranan Republic or simply the Zepranan Republic is a Self proclaimed sovereign state claiming to be an independent state located within the State of Rhode Island. The nation was founded as a Realm of the Kingdom of Ela'r'oech by Charles Madgett and Terry McKeen III on March 1st, 2021 after the collapse of the Empire of Runnymede and the LENS-Runnymede War. Zeprana is the largest Micronation in the Rhode Island Sector and the New England Sector as a whole[citation needed] and has borders with other micronations in the area such as the Republic of Averna, which is borders to the North. The capital city of the nation is Amesston, a city which has also served as the capital city of the Republic of Worrell before it dissolved. It is a former member state of the Micronational Assembly and the League of Independent Nations and holds treaties of mutual recognition with both the Kingdom of Pontunia as well as the Republic of Roscamistan.

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 & Foreign Policy

The Federal Republic of Zeprana follows a passive foreign policy, with it being a member state of the Union Against Micronational War after it joined shortly after the Dilu Island dispute and later became a full member state after the Dilu Island War. The nation's foreign policy falls upon the Chancellor of Zeprana and the National Assembly of Zeprana with them signing executive orders and passing legislation relating to foreign policy. Zeprana is a former member state of the Micronational Assembly and the League of Independent Nations. The nation holds negative relations with its northern bordering country, the Republic of Averna despite it still recognizing Averna as a sovereign state. Zeprana also has digital embassies to many Micronations throughout the world in their discord servers and has diplomatic consults to nations such as the Most Serene Republic of Richensland as well as the Kingdom of Fontasia.

Mutual Recognition Treaties

Zeprana has signed treaties of mutual recognition with the following nations:

 Pontunia - Terry McKeen III while he was President of Zeprana signed a treaty of mutual recognition with the King of Pontunia in January of 2022, forming an alliance.

 Roscamistan - Also while he was President of Zeprana, Terry McKeen III signed a treaty with then Roscami Vice President Thomas Jacobs, forming an alliance.

Enemy States

 Averna - Averna has declared Zeprana to be a rogue state, and the leader of Averna has acted aggressively towards a former Zepranan Leader.

Neutral States

Zeprana remains neutral in all micronation warfare and disputes.

Legislative Branch

Structure of the Zepranan National Assembly

The legislative authority of the Federal Republic of Zeprana is vested within the National Assembly of Zeprana, the democratically elected legislative body of the nation. The national assembly is composed of 9 members who are elected by the people of Zeprana every 3 months and serve for as many terms as they are elected for. 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 is the presiding officer of the National Assembly of Zeprana and has the right to preside over the sessions of the National Assembly as well as dictate the standing orders, rule, and norms of the National Assembly. The Chancellor acts akin to that of the Speaker. The National Assembly has the power to pass laws. The Workers Party, Progressive Party, Monarchist Party and National Front of Salvation, as well as Falange hold seats, with the independents holding the most amount of seats within the National Assembly. The next election is planned for August 2022.

Chancellery

The Chancellor of Zeprana, officially the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Zeprana is the Head of Government of the Federal Republic of Zeprana who is appointed by the National Assembly. The Chancellor discharges the duties of the Head of Government and is accountable for the foreign and domestic governmental polices of the Micronation.The Chancellor is both the head of the executive branch and is the head of the Council of Ministers of the nation, with the Chancellor often working to manage aspects of foreign and domestic policy.

Eligibility For Chancellor

Powers of the Chancellor

The Chancellor 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. The Chancellor also has the authority to:

  • Appoint members of the Parliament
  • Appoint Ambassadors
  • Appoint Cabinet Members

Conflicts

  • Due to the adoption of a new constitution passed as of May 20th, 2022, the authorities within the Government of Zeprana have transitioned, the President has transitioned into the Primary Head of State acting as the chief diplomat and executive authority, and is the position is currently held by Matthew Cunningham. A new position titled Chancellor was created and serves as the Head of Government, The Chancellor oversees a Cabinet and oversees the day-to-day business of the Legislature, this position is currently held by Eugene Smith. The country adopted a traditional Congress style elected 9-person Legislature along with the Executive Cabinet and follows a Robert's Style of Parliamentary Procedure and now considers itself a Parliamentary Republic. The Supreme Court of Zeprana was also overhauled and serves as the Highest Court within Zeprana.  
  • As of 8:30pm EST on May 20th, 2022, another constitutional amendment was passed by the Government of Zeprana, the Presidency was officially dissolved and all authorities of the President were transferred to the Chancellor, the Chancellor now serves as the Head of Government and Head of State within the Republic of Zeprana, this position is currently held by Eugene Smith.
  • As of May 19th, several breakaway states have formed, and has been noted as the Zepranan Civil Conflict, the Zepranan Government, led by Eugene Smith., The Workers Revolution led by Matthew Cunningham and the McKeen Government led by Terry McKeen III. As of May 21st, the Mckeen Government has conceded to the Zepranan Government as both the De Facto and De Jure Government of Zeprana.