Holstonian Empire
Holstonian Empire Holstonisches Kaiserreich (German) | |
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Motto: "Für Gott und Kaiser!" "For God and Emperor!" | |
Anthem: "Kaiserhymne" March: "Alte Kameraden" | |
Status | Active |
Capital | Ehrenfried 35°57′33″N 83°51′0″W / 35.95917°N 83.85000°W |
Largest city | Stirner 41°41′58″N 83°27′36″W / 41.69944°N 83.46000°W |
Official languages | English German |
Common languages | Swabian French Spanish Hebrew |
Religion | Christianity |
Demonym(s) | Holstonian |
Government | Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy |
• Emperor | CCE I |
• Chancellor | Chris P. |
Legislature | Parliament |
Establishment | |
• Declaration | 13 January 2023 |
• Constitution | 10 February 2023 |
Population | |
• Estimate | N/A (2024) |
Currency | United States dollar ($) Holstonian mark (ℳ) Cristorian cap (Ȼ) |
Date format | dd/mm/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy |
The Holstonian Empire (German: Holstonisches Kaiserreich), commonly referred to as Holstonia, is an entity which claims to be an independent sovereign state, but is called a micronation from the perspective of external observers. Founded in the United States, Holstonia declared establishment on 13 January 2023. It consists of two kingdoms, two provinces, one dominion, and one district. They are located in the U.S. states of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Ohio, the city of Northampton in the U.K., and the city of Reutlingen in Germany.
Holstonia is officially a Christian state, viewing itself as somewhat of a continuation of the German Empire. Imperial German influence has been noted to be quite prevalent both within the government and civilian culture.
Holstonia, along with its closest ally, the Kingdom of Cristoria, have been considered to be two of the most influential micronations in a small subsection of the MicroWiki sector that was once dominated by the Kingdom of Huntia and the United Kingdom of Gorthia.
Etymology
Holstonia's name is derived from the Holston River, which is 136 miles long, and flows from Kingsport, Tennessee, to Knoxville, Tennessee. Along with its three forks (North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork), it comprises a major river system that drains much of southwestern Virginia, northwestern North Carolina, and northeastern Tennessee. It converges with the French Broad River at Knoxville to mark the beginning of the Tennessee River.[1]
History
Early history
On 29 August 2022, Holstonia was established and declared a kingdom by its first (and only) monarch, CCE, who claimed his residence as Holstonia's first territory. Due to the circumstances in which the micronation was established, a decision was made to not form a parliament, which resulted in CCE having absolute power.
This proved to be quite an easy and efficient method for governing, as over the course of approximately 2 months, Holstonia went from being a kingdom with only one territory, to an empire with a total of three territories.
Modern history
On 13 January 2023, CCE officially reestablished Holstonia as an empire, and made plans to draft a constitution, because he wanted to have a governing body to help make decisions as the Empire grew. By 10 February, a draft was made, and then ratified by CCE (who now held the title of Emperor), and Chris P., who he elected as Chancellor.[a]
On 9 January 2024, CCE began a period of expansion, which started with territory that is now jointly controlled by Holstonia and Cristoria. Due to this joint ownership, it was given the name Cristonia. Since then, two new territories have been annexed. One being parts of the former Republic of Polstowia, and the other being a small section of a city in Germany that was gifted to CCE by a close friend.
Territories
Holstonia has a total of six terrorities, which span from the eastern United States to Western Europe. The capital is Bismarck, located within the Kingdom of Holstonia.[b]
Government
Holstonia is a semi-constitutional monarchy ruled by the House of Ehrenfried. While it is officially hereditary, Holstonia's Parliament has the ability to legally appoint the Chancellor as Emperor if there is no successor to the throne. If the Chancellor cannot receive the title, then it is passed on to the Speaker of Parliament.
CCE currently holds the title of Emperor. He has absolute power over the government, having the ability to disband everything if he so wished. Despite this, he chooses to go along with Parliament, presiding over meetings, helping legislation be passed, and even occasionally proposing his own legislation.
Chris P. currently holds the title of Chancellor, acting as CCE's second-in-command. He is able to help pass legislation within Parliament, and can propose his own legislation. Unlike CCE however, his legislation can be overruled by a parliamentary vote.
Parliament is unicameral, with the Imperial Council being the only legislative body making it up as a whole. It also is unitary, having supreme control over the local governments within all Holstonian territories. There is room for approximately 500 MPs, who would all have many different roles to fill to make everything go smoothly.
Foreign relations
Holstonia recognizes both micronations and macronations, as it believes that the end goal should be micronational recognition by all macronations. While certain micronations have been condemned for their actions towards the community, the same cannot be said for macronations. This is due to condemnation going against Holstonia's aforementioned beliefs.
Organizations
Holstonia is apart of:
Micronations
Holstonia holds diplomacy with:
Holstonia recognizes:
- Principality of Sealand
- Republic of Molossia
- Empire of Stomaria
- New German Empire
- Free State of Prussia
- Holy Kingdom of Noland
- Monarchy X Value
- Republic of Spar
- Municipality of Holsor
- Republic of Millius
- Provincist Republic of Schpecktenia
- Kaiserreich of New Prussia
- Empire of Shahawkia
- United Empire of Opstandia
- Kingdom of Griftinia
- Kingdom of Ghurklas
- Oakforvian Empire
- Oligarchic State of Curnon
- Kingdom of Arkaland
Holstonia condemns:
- United Kingdom of Gorthia
- Commonwealth of Faltree
- Socialist Republic of Malus
- Kingdom of Dragania
- Kingdom of Liahonia
Macronations
Holstonia recognizes:
- All 193 member states of the United Nations
- Vatican City State
- State of Palestine
- Donetsk People's Republic
- Luhansk People's Republic
- Pridnestrovian Moldovan Republic
- Republic of South Ossetia
- Republic of Abkhazia