Grand Duchy of Bonaterra
Bonaterra, officially the Grand Duchy of Bonaterra (Italian: Granducato di Bonaterra,Greek: Μεγάλο Δουκάτο της Μπονατέρα) was a micronation in Europe. It borders Italy and Greece. Its capital is Karaiskakis, but this name is disputed and unofficial. Its government type is a "Federal Semi-Constitutional Parliamentary Grand Duchy". The Grand Duchy dissolved de facto in early 2022. The former province of Morselli is now part of Ostton as Free Canton of Bonaterra.
Grand Duchy of Bonaterra (EN)
Granducato di Bonaterra (IT) Μεγάλο Δουκάτο της Μπονατέρα (GR) | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: Πάταξον μέν, ἄκουσον δέ. (GR)
Percute, sed audi me. (LA) Colpisci, ma ascoltami. (IT) (Smite, but hear me.) | |
| File:Southern Europe | |
| Capital | Karaiskakis (Unofficial) |
| Largest city | Karaiskakis |
| Official languages | English, Italian, and Greek |
| Demonym(s) | Bonaterran |
| Government | Federal Semi-Constitutional Parliamentary Grand Duchy |
• Grand Duke | His Majesty, honour and exellency Ioannis Papadopoulou I |
• Prime Minister | Esty Carpentieri |
| Legislature | Court of the Bourgeois (Upper House), Parliament of Bonaterra (Lower House) |
| Establishment | 12th of November 2021 |
| Population | |
• (11 citizens) census | 9 inhabitants |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Karaiskakis), UTC+1 (Remainder of the Territory) |
Etymology
The name Bonaterra means "Good Land" in Latin. It was chosen to reflect the fortune and hope for the success of the land.
History
The History of Bonaterra currently is very vague, as not much has happened to it. It was created by Ioannis Papadopoulou and Esty Carpentieri on the 12th of November 2021.
Geography
Bonaterra bordered Italy, and Greece, and is very close to the Micronation of Pinang. It was made out of three territories, One in Greece and two in Italy.
Climate
Bonaterra was a Hot Semi-Arid Climate, meaning that it has very hot summers and rainy winters. Here is the climate chart per month:
| Month: | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average High: | 14.1 | 14.4 | 16.6 | 20.3 | 25.1 | 29.9 | 32.8 | 32.9 | 29.1 | 24.2 | 18.9 | 15.4 |
| Daily Mean: | 11.1 | 11.2 | 13.3 | 16.9 | 21.4 | 26.3 | 29 | 28.8 | 25.2 | 20.6 | 15.8 | 12.6 |
Administrative Divisions
Bonaterra was made out of three subdivisions. Each Subdivision had its own unicameral legislature lead by a party in the Micronation, and the right to rule over certain things in their division such as:
- Garbage Collection
- Control over local properties
- Regulation of Businesses
- Local policing
- Transport
- Local Health Issues
- Local funding
The Administrative Divisions of Bonaterra (apart from Karaiskakis) are called Cantons and are ruled by Counts.
| Name | Location | Count |
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| Capital Municipality of Karaiskakis | Attica, Greece | Grand Duke Ioannis Papadopoulou |
| Canton of Morselli | Northern Italy | Esty Carpentieri(Green Party) |
| Canton of Hannibal | Island of Sicily | Vacant |
| Canton of Grepolis | Island of Crete | Count Mo I |