Federal Republic of Zirconic

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Flag
Federation of Zirconic
National Anthem:
Dear Zirconic
Motto:
Let the light of life, love and liberty shine upon them all
Capital Norhaven
Official languages English
Denomyn Zirconian
Government Federal Socialist Republic
–Prime Minister Vacant
–President Rozalia Janiszewska
–Supreme Justice Vacant
Legislature Parliament
-Type Unicameral
–Seats 3
Established
– Formation November 1, 2009
– Refoundation November 10, 2021/small>
Area claimed 251.22 square kilometres
Population 1
Currency Canadian dollar ($)
Drives on the Right
Military None
Date formats Zirconian calendar
dd/mm/yyyyy

The Federation of Zirconic is a micronation and sovereign federation consisting of 1 Province and 1 Territory, located throughout Canada, founded originally on November 1, 2009, by Rozalia Janiszewska. It is one of the longest-surviving micronations in its diplomatic circle. The Federation has gone through many periods of turmoil and refoundation, most recently being refounded on November 9, 2021, by its original founder, Rozalia Janiszewska.

Etymology

As a child, Rozalia Janiszewska admired the name of a mineral called zirconia. Zirconia is a mineral similar to diamonds that is used in the making of faux diamond rings, because it is much cheaper to harvest and to morph. Although this seems like a strange name for the beginning of the country, it does signify one thing; like Zirconia to the diamond, Zirconic works to prove that although most people in the world see Zirconic as second-place to macronations, Zirconic will not back down until they earn their rightful respect.


History

The Republic's history can be divided into four eras: Founding, Peak, Refounding 1 and Refounding 2.

Founding (2009-2013)

One November night in 2009, Rozalia Janiszewska was doing 6th Grade social homework with her father. It was a mapping activity. Seeing his daughter to be bored, Tim Janewski, who would eventually become a citizen of Zirconic, often taking a role in the governance of Zirconic, decided to tell his daughter stories about the micronations he had heard of. One of the micronations he spoke of was The Principality of Sealand. Roza was so inspired by the story of Sealand, she decided it was time to create her own nation: Zirconic. She along with her three pets, Flamey, (a newt), Ziggy,(an African dwarf frog) and Wiggy, (another African dwarf frog), along with her best friend, Aug Dahlgren, became the founding members of this great nation. From there on, Zirconic grew to new heights, from a nation of 5 citizens, to a peak population of 34 citizens. Currently, Zirconic only has 1 citizen, as it was only recently refounded after years of inactivity. The early years of the Republic saw an alliance with the nation Republic of Styrka and conflict with the enemies of Styrka. Janiszewska would later distance the nation from Styrka and begin to reconcile with other nations that had been considered hostile, helping to found the Intermicronational Court of Justice.

Peak (2013-2016)

The peak era of the Republic lasted for several years and saw the expansion of the Republic's population to 34 citizens and much closer ties to other micronations. In this era, the Republic became close to such nations as Kaleido, the MOCC, Sandus, Sinoland, Hortania, Sorrenia, and Abelden. The Party of the Intermicronational Left saw its influence expand beyond Zirconic, influencing politics in Hortania and Sorrenia especially. There were many proposals to merge Zirconic with other nations, and, near the end of the Republic's second era, Zirconic did merge with the nations Hortania, Sorrenia, Monovia, and Gran Pais to create the super-state, the Northumbrian Confederation. However, many of the politicians involved, such as Damian Billbrough and Rozalia Janiszewska, were near the end of their micronational careers at this point and did not have the energy to finish the project, and the Northumbrian Confederation and Zirconic itself fell into inactivity.

Refounding I (2020)

The most recent era before the current era saw a brief refounding of the Republic under Rozalia Janiszewska's leadership, including the revival of other institutions related to the Republic such as the Party of the Intermicronational Left.


Refounding II (2021–Present)

The newest era of Zirconian politics has seen the refounding of Zirconic by its founder, Rozalia Janiszewska. The Federation is currently in the process of refounding and more work will be done as time goes on.

Government and Politics

The Zirconian government consists of three branches; executive, legislative, and judicial. The following are positions in the government: 1 President, 1 Prime Minister, 3 Members of Parliament, Cabinet Ministers (fluctuating/indeterminate number). 1 Premiers, 1 Governor, 1 Supreme Justice.

Law and Order

Zirconic does not have its own independent court currently, and almost entirely relies on the Canadian judicial system in terms of serious crimes; however, the Supreme Justice has certain limited judicial abilities and has taken judicial action on at least one occasion. The only crimes in Zirconic are violence other than self-defense.


Military

Previously, the Zirconian government disbanded the People's Liberation Army of Zirconic in favour of solving situations diplomatically and, for several years, despite participating in the "micronational Cold War" between Styrka, Zirconic and the MUPP on one side and far-left states like Marksovska and Frieden on the other, the plan to not have a military worked out. However, years ago, with virtual insurgencies on the rise and at least one of Zirconic's closest allies (GRAAS) being successfully invaded and the government overthrown, the government approved the rebirth of the PLA. The People's Liberation Army began focusing on working with Operation Sol Rojo, a "micronational NATO", if you will, filled with several of Zirconic's closest allies, in order to predict and prevent virtual insurgencies and foreign-sponsored revolutions. The PLA was again disbanded with the collapse of the Republic several years ago. The government has plans to reconstruct the military but for now, Zirconic is without one.

Culture

The majority of Zirconic's citizens reside in Canada, and as such, Zirconian culture is essentially just an extension of Canadian culture. However, there are a few differences; Zirconic allows any citizen whatsoever to join as a citizen. There has never been a case of a citizen being rejected. Granted, the government retains the right to expel any citizen deemed unworthy of Zirconian citizenship, but this is an aspect most find highly admirable. Zirconic is also a very pacifistic place; there have been no reports of violence in Zirconic, and there will likely never be any.

Geography

The Federal Republic of Zirconic is a federation, with three total levels of administration; federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal. The Republic currently consists of 1 Province and 1 Territory, located within the Canadian province of Alberta.

Province and their cities

Flag Name of Claim Type of Administrative Division Notes
Mainstadt Province Mainstadt is the cultural capital of Zirconic and the most populous territory in Zirconic. Government Office and the military's command bunker are both located partially underground here.
City of Norhaven Municipality Norhaven is the capital of the Republic of Zirconic. It is the site of Zirconic's founding and the residence of the Prime Minister.

Territories and their cities

Flag Name of Territory Type of Administrative Division Notes
Papaschase Square Territory Papaschase Square is a territory of the Federation so that the federation can have a public address and also as a public and outdoor meeting place for the nation.
Tecumseh City Municipality Tecumseh City is a ghost town. It lies at the centre of Papaschase Square and the people of the nearby city of Edmonton walk through it much of the day and night on their commute, but no Federation citizens live there.

A map of all of Zirconic's claims: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pgg0fVOWccMGucOzt62TWbBEARRgM2-G&usp=sharing

Political Parties

Party Name Logo Leader Position Members: Population Seats in Parliament
Workers' Party of Zirconic Rozalia Janiszewska Left-wing
1 / 1
0 / 3
Independent N/A Varies
0 / 1
0 / 3

Foreign Relations

Zirconic once had positive relations with many micronations. Here is a list:

Zirconic recognizes, and had relations with many Micronations. It also recognizes every member in the U.N. as well as many Macronations with disputed Macronational Legitimacy (such as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic).


Recognized: (No relations)


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