Holy Republic of Waterslandia
Waterslandia, officially the Holy Republic of Waterslandia, is an absolute monarchy in North America. Waterslandia is free of tax and is one of two carbon negative nations in the world.
Holy Republic of Waterslandia | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Religion | Southern Baptism Christianity |
| Demonym(s) | Waterslandian |
| Government | Absolute monarchy |
| Legislature | Thy Royal Family |
| Establishment | |
• Declaration of independence | 08 October 2022 |
| Currency | United States Dollar |
Education
The Waterslandian Ministry of Education plans to open a public school for Waterslandian children in November 2022.
Faith and religion
The official faith of Waterslandia is Christianity. The largest denomination practiced in Waterslandia is Southern Baptism. Religion in Waterslandia is managed by the Ministry of Faith.
Military
Main article: military of Waterslandia; His Majesty’s Royal Military
Waterslandia has a military, His Majesty’s Royalty Military. His Majesty’s Royal Military was founded 9 October 2022 and has an army. It is estimated that around 40% of the Waterslandian population is a member of His Majesty’s Royal Military or is in His Majesty’s Royal Military Reserve.
Recognized micronations
Main article: alphabetical list of micronations recognized by Waterslandia
- Republic of Arkadelphia
- Confederation of Esse
- Republic of Molossia
- North Dumpling Island
- Principality of Sealand
Government
The Waterslandian Government is made up of members of Thy Royal Family. Thy Royal Family has complete power over the nation and creating the laws.
National symbols
| Object | Symbol | Secondary Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| National Animal/Mammal | Monkey | Rottweiler |
| National Reptile/Dinosaur | Apatosaurus | Spinosaurus |
| National Tree | Redwood Tree | Oak Tree |
| National Flower | Tye Dye Rose | Tiger Lily |
| National Symbol | The Crown | The Flag |
| National Sport | Golf | Bowling |
| National Letter | 'W' | None |
| National Bird | Parrot | Blue Jay |
| National Scent | Cashmere Woods | Linen |
| National Musical Instrument | Guitar | Recorder |
| National Faith | Southern Baptism Christianity | Church of Christ |
| National Color | Yellow | Pink |
National holidays
| Holiday | Date observed | First year observed as a national holiday | First year celebrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January | 2023 | 2011 |
| First Duke's Day | 11 February | 2023 | 2015 |
| Day of Love | 14 February | 2023 | 2011 |
| Jerry's Day | 11 March | 2023 | 2020 |
| First King's Day | 13 March | 2023 | 2011 |
| St. Patrick's Day | 17 March | 2023 | 2011 |
| First Prince's Day | 18 March | 2023 | 1977 |
| First Princess's Day | 13 April | 2023 | 1977 |
| First Duchess's Day | 5 May | 2023 | 1957 |
| First Noble's Day | 6 May | 2023 | 2011 |
| Autumn's Day | 22 August | 2023 | 2022 |
| Ellott Day | 2 October | 2023 | 2021 |
| National Animals' Day | 4 October | 2023 | 2022 |
| Independence Eve | 7 October | 2023 | 2022 |
| Independence Day | 8 October | 2022 | 2022 |
| Thanksgiving | 24 November | 2022 | 2011 |
| Thanksgiving Day 2 | 25 November | 2022 | 2022 |
| Thanksgiving Day 3 | 26 November | 2022 | 2022 |
| Christmas Eve | 24 December | 2022 | 2011 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | 2022 | 2011 |
| Christ's First Day | 26 December | 2022 | 2022 |
| New Year's Eve | 31 December | 2022 | 2011 |
Patetadays
A patetaday is a holiday with no cultural importance to Waterslandia but is an official holiday.
| Patetaday | Date observed | First year observed | Acaday or meday |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Soda Day | 2 June | 2023 | Meday |
| National Fictional Book Day | 14 June | 2023 | Acaday |
| National Non-Fictional Book Day | 7 July | 2023 | Acaday |
| National Swimming Day | 12 July | 2023 | Meday |
| National Workout Day | 27 July | 2023 | Meday |
| National Geography Day | 1 September | 2023 | Acaday |
Nobledays
A nobleday is a day to celebrate a noble.
| Date observed | First year observed |
|---|---|
| 12 October 2022 | 2022 |
| 13 October 2022 | 2022 |
| 18 October 2022 | 2022 |
Ministries
— Office of War
— Office of Border Control
— His Majesty’s Royal Military
— Office of Border Control
- Ministry of Education
— Office of Public Schools
— Waterslandia National Library
— Office of the Church
— Office of Diplomacy
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Information
— Waterslandia Copyright Office
— Waterslandian Broadcasting Administration
— Waterslandian Weather Service
— Office of National Parks
— Office of Nature and Animals
- Ministry of Sanitation
— Litter Control Office
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Waterslandian Ministry of Foreign Affairs manages international diplomacy and tourism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was founded 9 October 2022 to manage foreign relations.
Ministry of Information
The Waterslandian Ministry of Information conducts surveys and censuses. The Ministry of Information (MI) was founded 9 October 2022 as the Ministry of Research to conduct surveys of the Waterslandian people. On 2 November 2022, the Ministry of Research's name was officially changed to the Ministry of Information.
Watersia City
Watersia City, formally known as the Federal District of Watersia City, is the capital city of the the Holy Republic of Waterslandia.