Republic of Arcadia
Republic of Arcadia República de Arcadia (Spanish) | |
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 Coat of Arms
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| Motto: “Concordia res parvæ crescunt" (Latin) “Together the small will grow" | |
| Anthem: Arcadia, the land I love! | |
.png) Location of Agraria (green) in North America (grey) | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | North America |
| Capital | Jewel City |
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| Religion (2024) | N/A |
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| Government | Unitary Presidential Republic |
| Adri G. | |
| Henry V. (acting) | |
| Legislature | General Assembly |
| Independence from United States | |
• Established | 23 March 2024 |
• Current form | 4 June 2024 |
• Constitution Adopted | 26 November of 2024 |
| Population | |
• 2024 estimate | 5 |
| Currency | Us dollar (de facto) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| Date format | mm/dd/yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Internet TLD | .ag (proposed) |
Arcadia, officially the Republic of Arcadia, is a self-proclaimed republic and micronation located in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Arcadia was founded in 2024, with its constitution being ratified in November 2024. Arcadia’s capital and largest city is known as Jewel City. It claims to be a sovereign Republic, but lacks recognition from the United Nations or the government of any sovereign state.[1]
The government of Arcadia is governed as a Presidential republic, with its president as its head of state and government, assisted by the vice president. The highest and only legislative body is the General Assembly of Arcadia, which is also the highest judical body. It can be described as a dictatorship due to Arcadia having no set elections and the president having significant control over the government.
With Arcadia being a micronation, it’s foreign policy is focused on diplomacy with other micronations along with recognizing other Macronations and independence movements. Independence is not currently seen as a large priority by the government of Agraria. The nation currently has a population of 5 permanent residents that live in its territory, with more non-residential citizens living outside of the country.
Etymology
The word "Arcadia" is defined a very pleasant and quiet place or scene,[2] and the term is commonly associated with nature. The nations founder and first president was inspired to name the country "Arcadia" after a park that he had visited. Citizens of Arcadia are known as Arcadians.
History
Pre-Arcadia history
The first humans would inhabit the area where modern-day Arcadia sits around 15,000 to 10,000 years ago. The groups that would inhabit Arcadia are known as the Northern Kalapuya and Clatsop peoples. They were the earliest known groups to settle the area, and would inhabit the area exclusively until the arrival of Europeans to the area beginning in the 18th and 19th centuries.
European settlement of the area began with the Spanish expeditions to the pacific northwest beginning as early as 1543. European trappers and explorers would reach the area around the 18th and 19th centuries. The region, now known by the Americans as Oregon Country would see contested claims by the British and Americans. Eventually, it would be fully Incorporated into America as the state of Oregon in 1859. Disease would harshly impact the native population, going from thousands of inhabitants down to only hundreds.
Early Micronations
Arcadia’s founder would first learn about micronationalism sometime between 2020-2021, after this, he began to look into the Molossia and was inspired to start his own micronation. The nation would be named the Doggoist Republic of Lavander. Lavender would eventually become defunct by the end of the summer and mostly forgotten. The memory of another nation also exists, however it is presumed fictional. The only memory is its blue, white, and blue tricolor flag and its land claim near the Pacific Ocean.
Founding of Arcadia
In early 2024, A.G would rediscover micronationalism, which would lead him to found a new nation, called the Federation of Somerset, on 23 March 2024. This date is still officially regarded as Arcadias national day, and is an official holiday. Despite what the name suggested, the nation did not operate under a federal system of government. The nation would go through many name changes, being known as Heceta, the Oregon Republic, and Agraria. In mid-July 2024, the nation would attempt to run as a constitutional monarchy, but would return back to a republic on 23 July 2024. The country would officially be known as the Republic of Arcadia by November 2024.
Politics and government
The politics of Arcadia takes the framework of a constitutional republic under a Unitary presidential system of government. It is a de facto benevolent dictatorship, due to the president having near absolute control over the nation. Agraria currently has no active political parties.
President
The President of Arcadia is the head of state and government of Arcadia. The president leads the executive branch of government and the day-to-day administration of the nation. The president is responsible for coordinating the diplomatic relations of Arcadia with other Micronations and organizations. In addition, the president is commander-in-chief of the nations military. The deputy of the President is known as the vice president.
Assembly
The General Assembly of Arcadia, commonly known as the assembly or the house, is the nations supreme unicameral legislative body. It consists of five available seats. In addition, the Assembly is also the supreme judicial body of Arcadia. The current role of the general assembly is mainly ceremonial, due to the small population of the nation.
Ministries
The government of Arcadia currently consists of 4 executive departments, led by a secretary.
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of State
- Department of Waste and Trash
Military
The Arcadian State Gaurd is the nations military, and is tasked with both national defence and law enforcement. It has two divisions, the Naval Gaurd and the Air Gaurd. It has not seen any combat and is mostly involved in training exercises and ceremonial duties. The forces practice conscription by de jure, although not enforced. The largest military branch is the Naval Guard, with 3 personnel and a very small fleet of inflatable boats and rafts.
Foreign relations
Although Arcadia claims to be a sovereign state, it has never received diplomatic recognition from the government of any internationally recognized state, but has established diplomatic relations with several other micronations. It recognizes the sovereignty of over 200 Nations, Micronations, and independence movements. It is a founding member of the Northwest Cooperation Pact
Unilateral recognition
All United Nations member states
Aeternia
British West Florida
Cook Islands
Hansland
Holy See
Kosovo
Kurdistan
Liberland
Molossia
Niue
Palestine
Sealand
Somaliland
Vancouver Island
Westarctica
Mutual recognition
Treaties signed
Without treaties
Members of the Northwest Cooperation Pact
Alenia
Bosqunia
People's Socialist Republic of Breta
Santa Fe Commonwealth
Sheepland
United Provinces Of Malavalon
Wescocia
Recognition refused
Administrative regions
The nation is subdivided into three districts and one terriotry, districts are further divided into municipalities. The nations Capital, Jewel City, is both a district and a municipality. Districts are fully incorporated regions of Arcadia, and territories are not fully controlled or incorporated. Administrative Dependencies have high levels of de facto self government, but all lack a significant population.
Below are the regions in alphabetical order:
Districts
Territories
- Markham Territory
Administrative Dependencies
Geography and climate
The territory of Arcadia consists of two properties and the surrounding areas. The smaller one made up of south shade, maple and Jewel, is home to the majority of the nation’s population and hosts the capital city. This area is bordered by many large trees to the Southwest and south. West Arcadia is made up of mostly trees, and bushes, along with a small garden in the Wheelbarrow district. These two areas are Commonly known as East and West Arcadia, West Arcadia is sometimes referred to as Costal Arcadia. Arcadia has many animals pass through its borders such as raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, deer, and birds such as hawks, ducks, and seagulls.
East Arcadia receives approximately 20.06 inches of rain per year. According to the Köppen climate classification system, all areas of Agraria have a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. West Arcadia sits alongside the North Oregon Coast.
| Climate data for Jewel City | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 7.2 (45) |
10 (50) |
12.8 (55) |
15.6 (60) |
20 (68) |
23.3 (74) |
27.2 (81) |
27.8 (82) |
24.4 (76) |
17.8 (64) |
10.6 (51) |
6.7 (44) |
16.94 (62.5) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 0 (32) |
0.6 (33) |
2.2 (36) |
3.9 (39) |
6.7 (44) |
9.4 (49) |
11.7 (53) |
11.1 (52) |
8.9 (48) |
5 (41) |
2.2 (36) |
0 (32) |
5.14 (41.3) |
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Economy
Arcadia has a small economy, it mostly relies on the United states for goods, services, and transportation. Arcadian citizens make money in the surrounding Macronation. Arcadia has attempted and is attempting to build a small agriculture industry on its territory. Although it issued currency in the past, Arcadia currently does not print and circulate its own currency. Designs have been made for the Republic of Arcadia note, a planned official currency.
Transportation
The dominant mode of transport in Arcadia is the car. Despite this the government of Arcadia supports increased public transportation in urban areas. Arcadia has a number of designated highways, the largest of which being Arcadia route 26, this route mainly runs along a already existing roadway maintained by the federal and local levels of the United States. Almost all transportation is state owned and ran, Arcadia plans to keep most transport state owned.
Culture
Arcadian culture is heavily influenced by the neighboring United States, along with smaller influences from other areas. However, some unique culture is present.
Sports
Following the Quackers kingdom, a national ladder ball team was established in early June of 2024, becoming the second official sport in Arcadia. The national sport of Arcadia is crossword solving, one that has been official since its founding.
Media
The nation is served by a single state-owned broadcasting network known as the Arcadia national broadcast. However Citizens in Arcadia have access to media coming from the United States as well.
Music
Many different genres of music are listened to inside Arcadia. Although some citizens play instruments, Arcadia does not have a music industry, although sometimes music is made as a hobby. The anthem of Arcadia “Arcadia, the land I love!” is a common piece of music associated with Arcadia. The anthem uses the same tune as the American patriotic song You're a Grand Old Flag, but does not use the original lyrics.
National symbols
- See also: Flag of Arcadia
The national flag of Arcadia is the main symbol of the country and its people. Its design is a horizontal tricolor consisting of the national colors of Green, Blue, and Purple. It displays the national arms of Arcadia in the center. A civil flag without the coat of arms is also used.
The coat of arms of Arcadia was designed on 15 September 2024. The coat of arms incorporates many of the nations prominent national symbols, and is considered a national symbol in its own right. The coat of arms is supported by four Arcadian national flags, with a deer head in the crest, and is charged with a fir tree.
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National Flag
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Civil Flag
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Coat of Arms
Holidays
| Date | Name | Remarks |
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| 1 January | New Year's Day | celebrates the start of the new year |
| 1 January | Founders day | founders birthday |
| 2 February | Beaver day | A day honoring beavers |
| 23 March | independence day | celebrates the founding of Arcadia |
| 1 April | April fools day | celebrates jokes, and humor, marked with pranks |
| 7 April | Duck day | celebrates ducks |
| 22 April | earth day | honors the earth, and the need to take care of it |
| 4 June | flag day | commemorates the first design of the flag of Arcadia |
| 2 September | Labor day | celebration of laborers and the Working class |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Commemoration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, and a key traditional holiday |
See also
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