Kingdom of Atovia
Kingdom of Atovia Königreich Atovien | |
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| Motto: Scientia ipsa potentia est Knowledge itself is power | |
| Anthem: Atovian Hymn | |
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| Status | Active |
| Capital | Theolonia |
| Official languages | English German |
| Demonym(s) | Atovian |
| Government | Semi-Presidential Constitutional Monarchy |
• Monarch | Connor I |
| Chase von Mahoning | |
| Thomas von Bainbridge | |
| David von Neues-Michigan | |
| Chase von Mahoning | |
| Legislature | House of Commons |
| Establishment | |
• Foundation | 5 May 2017 (01 Erstat 01) |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.245 km2 (0.095 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Sep. 2023 census | 22 |
| Currency | Atovian Krone (AVK) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
| Date format | YYYY-MM-DD CE (Traditional) YY-MM-DD AE (Atovian Calendar) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +505 (Proposed) |
| Internet TLD | .av (Proposed) |
Atovia (/ə.'toʊ.vi.ə/), officially the Kingdom of Atovia (German: Königreich Atovien), is an unrecognized nation with land claims in Ohio and Texas. The nation was founded on 5 May 2017 by Connor Stumperth; the first and currently reigning monarch. It is governed under a semi-presidential constitutional monarchy with a unicameral parliament. The nation takes inspiration from the Federal Republic of Germany, the Swiss Confederation, and Canada.
The Kingdom of Atovia is organized as a federation of provinces that may exercise a great deal of autonomy. Each province has the right to form its government as it wishes, conduct relations with other nations with the approval of the federal government, and draft provincial constitutions and laws. The federal government retains the right to determine whether the provinces are performing their duties to the standards set forth. There are currently two provinces, Theolonia and Zederschloß.
Etymology
The name Atovia was chosen by Connor I before the foundation of the Kingdom. It was chosen for its aesthetic appearance and the sound of the particular vowels in the name. The name holds no meaning in any language as far as is known. The German name was determined by following similar patterns to other nations in the German language.
History
Pre-Atovia
Before the foundation of the Kingdom of Atovia, the land was controlled by the Democratic Kingdom of Mallanor. This was the first nation founded by Connor I, officially created on 28 April 2014. Mallanor existed between 2014 and 2016 with periods of activity and inactivity. In May 2016, the nation was declared to be defunct by Connor I.
Foundation
The Kingdom of Atovia was founded by Connor Stumperth I on 5 May 2017. The government took inspiration from the previous Mallanorian system, with other influences from the Federal Republic of Germany and the Swiss Confederation. The nation initially claimed no land, but the previous Mallanorian borders were adopted later by the king. This period lasted from the foundation of the kingdom in May 2017 to the beginning of a time of greater development in January 2018.
Development
This era of Atovian history began in January 2018 and lasted until February 2019. The development period includes the final organization of the government, the writing of the Basic Law, and the first federal elections. Connor I passed several Royal Edicts during this time. Most of them took advantage of the executive power of the Monarch to organize the government, legislate on citizenship, join organizations such as the Konmahleth, and create a system of Atovian honors and awards. This period ended after the first parliamentary election in February 2019 because the government was deemed to be well-established enough at this point to have left the development period.
Transterra-Atovia merge
In early April 2019, Richard Dalton, the president of the Federated States of Transterra and chancellor of Atovia, expressed his desire to merge Transterra into Atovia. This was due to his increasing amount of work as a student. The merge was accepted by both parties and was formalized with a treaty.[1] The merger took effect on 23 April 2019. There were a few major effects of this event. Firstly, the Kingdom of Atovia would gain control over all of the federal states of Transterra as provinces. These states were Verraland, Judesberg, Sylvana, and Tuskawanta. Secondly, all Transterrian citizens were guaranteed acceptance of Atovian citizenship upon completing the normal application form.
Government and politics
Atovia is a semi-presidential democracy with a constitutional monarchy headed by the Monarch and the Chancellor. The nation is a federation of semi-autonomous provinces under one federal government. The system of government is officially described in the Basic Law of Atovia. The Government consists of ministers in the Council of Ministers and the prime minister. The government is responsible for the daily governance of the entire kingdom through their respective portfolios.
Monarch
The monarch is the primary head of state of the Atovian government. The Kingdom of Atovia is a constitutional and semi-elective monarchy. The power of the monarch is limited by the Basic Law of Atovia, but the monarch is still granted royal prerogative. The monarch rules for life following their coronation. After the end of the reign of the previous monarch, the next monarch is chosen following the rules of absolute primogeniture. If the house of the reigning monarch becomes extinct, a new royal house will be elected by the Atovian nobility. This group is known as the Royal Council of Atovia.
The current monarch of Atovia is Connor I, the founder and first king of the nation. His reign began on 5 May 2017 when he officially founded the Kingdom of Atovia.
Chancellor
The chancellor is the second head of state of the Atovian government. The chancellor is directly elected by the citizens for a two-year term. The chancellor has legislative veto power and must approve a bill before it is passed to the monarch for royal assent.
The current chancellor is Chase von Mahoning, who took office following the 2022 executive election.
Council of Ministers
The Council of Ministers consists of the heads of all main government departments. Each minister is appointed to a portfolio by the chancellor on the recommendation of the prime minister for a time up to the limit of the prime minister's term. Ministers may appoint and dismiss Directors to lead sub-divisions of their ministry at will.
There are currently four critical ministries controlled directly by the monarch.
List of ministries
- Ministry of Communications: Led by the Minister of Communications, responsible for Atovian communication systems, including television, radio, and post.
- Ministry of Culture: Led by the Minister of Culture, responsible for Atovian cultural preservation and tourism.
- Ministry of Education: Led by the Minister of Education, responsible for standardization of the national education system.
- Ministry of Energy: Led by the Minister of Energy, responsible for Atovian energy production, as well as research into renewable energy.
- Ministry of the Environment: Led by the Minister of the Environment, responsible for conservation and protection of the natural resources of the nation.
- Ministry of Finance: Led by the Minister of Finance, responsible for national monetary and fiscal policy.
- Ministry of Food and Agriculture: Led by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, responsible for national food production and agricultural support.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, responsible for maintaining diplomatic relations with other nations.
- Ministry of Internal Affairs: Led by the Minister of Internal Affairs, responsible for Atovian citizenship and elections.
- Ministry of Justice: Led by the Attorney General of Atovia, responsible for keeping records of all legislation, as well as defending the nation in court.
- Ministry of National Defense: Led by the Minister of National Defense, responsible for the defense of the nation with the Armed Forces and the National Security Council.
- Ministry of Public Safety: Led by the Minister of Public Safety, responsible for protecting citizens from natural and man-made threats.
- Ministry of Transport: Led by the Minister of Transport, responsible for national infrastructure and transport systems.
Parliament
The Parliament of Atovia is the unicameral legislative body of the nation. The House of Commons is the supreme organ of government, being the most powerful according to the Basic Law of Atovia. Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected directly by the citizens of each province to represent the province in federal affairs. MPs are elected for a one-year term.
Following the approval of a bill in parliament, the Supreme Court determines its constitutionality. If the bill is deemed to be unconstitutional, it is sent back to the House of Commons for changes. Once a bill is approved in parliament and determined to be constitutional, it is sent to the chancellor to approve. Finally, the bill is sent to the monarch to receive royal assent.
Prime Minister
The prime minister is the head of government, leading the majority party in the House of Commons. The prime minister is selected by the monarch and serves at their pleasure. The prime minister will usually be the leader of the majority party or the leader of a coalition government. The prime minister is a member of the Government and works with the chancellor and ministers to introduce policies into the House of Commons. The prime minister must ask the chancellor to appoint or dismiss ministers, and the chancellor may reject the request.
Judiciary
The judicial system of Atovia is made up of two systems, federal courts, and provincial courts. The provincial court system can vary between provinces, but typically there will be common pleas courts, appellate courts, and a provincial High Court. Each province may organize their judicial system as they wish, but all provinces must have a High Court. The provincial courts are used for cases taking place within a single province. If a crime is committed in multiple provinces, or if a suit is against the provincial or federal governments, the federal court system is used.
The federal court system consists of three main types of court: Courts of Common Pleas, Appellate Courts, and the Supreme Court of Atovia. The Court of Common Pleas is the court of first instance for all crimes committed by a citizen outside of any provincial jurisdiction. Following the initial ruling, an appeal may be made to the Court of Appeals to review the case. Following this, the Supreme Court is the court of last instance, and rulings may not be appealed further. The Supreme Court is also used for crimes committed in more than one province, and for suits against the government of a province or the federal government. The Supreme Court also holds the power of judicial review.
Chief Justice
The Chief Justice of Atovia is the head of the federal judicial system and administers all federal courts. The chief justice is appointed by the chancellor for a three-year term. The appointment is approved or rejected by the House of Commons, acting as the voice of the provinces.
The powers of the chief justice include appointing and dismissing all federal judges and judicial review as the leader of the Supreme Court. The chief justice may appoint and dismiss all federal judges except for justices of the Supreme Court with the permission of the House of Commons. The chief justice is a permanent member of the Supreme Court for the length of their tenure. As a member of the Supreme Court, the chief justice, along with the other justices, reviews all legislation to ensure that it is constitutional.
Elections and political parties
Elections to choose a chancellor are held every two years in Atovia. New MPs are elected at least every year during parliamentary elections. The prime minister is usually the leader of the largest party represented in the House of Commons or the leader of a coalition government.
All citizens of Atovia have the right to form political parties to further their cause and negotiate coalitions within the House of Commons. There are currently four political parties acting in Atovia. All citizens are considered independents until they declare a party affiliation.
| Logo | Name | Ideology | Political Position |
Leader(s) | House of Commons |
Council of Ministers | ||
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New Democratic Party Neue Demokratische Partei |
NDP | Social democracy Democratic Socialism |
Center-left | Connor Stumperth Thomas von Bainbridge |
4 / 5
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10 / 11
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Centre Party Zentrumspartei |
CP | Conservatism Economic liberalism |
Center-right | Tobey von Wyles Rafe Hargreaves |
0 / 5
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0 / 11
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Green Left Grün-Links |
GL | Social ecology Green politics |
Left-wing | Esty Carpentieri | 1 / 5
|
0 / 11
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|
National Fatherland Party of Atovia Nationale Vaterlandspartei Atovien |
NFPA | National conservatism Monarchism Atovian Nationalism |
Syncretic | Erich Thaller | 0 / 5
|
0 / 11
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Independents Unabhängigen |
IND | Various | Various | None | 0 / 5
|
0 / 11
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Theolonian elections and political parties
| Logo | Name | National Affiliation |
Ideology | Political Position |
Leader | Executive Council |
Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Theolonian Pirate League Theolonischer Piratenbund |
TPL | None | Pirate politics | Left-wing | Griffin von Kaos | 1 / 3
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1 / 3
| |
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New Democratic Party Neue Demokratische Partei |
NDP | NDP | Social democracy Democratic Socialism |
Center-left | Thomas von Bainbridge | 1 / 3
|
1 / 3
| |
|
Together for Theolonia Zusammen für Theolonien |
TFT | None | Democratic socialism Social progressivism |
Left-wing | Esty Carpentieri | 1 / 3
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1 / 3
| |
|
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Centre Party Zentrumspartei |
CP | CP | Conservatism Economic liberalism |
Center-right | Tobey von Wyles | 0 / 3
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0 / 3
| |
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Centrist Party of Theolonia Zentristische Partei Theoloniens |
CPT | None | Conservatism | Center-right | Andrew Irons | 0 / 3
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0 / 3
| |
|
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Independents Unabhängigen |
IND | None | Various | Various | None | 0 / 3
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0 / 3
| |
Foreign relations
The Kingdom of Atovia establishes and maintains diplomatic relations through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has the power to grant nations informal recognition, but official recognition can only be granted through an act of parliament or by a decree of the Monarch.
Military
The Armed Forces of Atovia are a defensive force that can be mobilized to defend the nation from a variety of threats, both external and internal. The monarch is the Commander-in-Chief, and the military as a whole is under the jurisdiction of the Minister of National Defense. The roles of the military include defending against external threats, defending the monarch, disaster relief, aiding the surrounding communities, and various ceremonial duties. Training for military personnel will consist of a basic training course and quarterly practical training and testing. There are three branches of the armed forces: Army, Navy, and Air Force. Each branch has a specialty and field of operations.
The armed forces are currently inactive, though universal conscription will be established to maintain the command structure.
Geography and climate
Provinces
Atovia is currently made up of two provinces. The citizens of Atovia may cede territory to the federal government at any time to form a new province. Citizens are usually registered in a province depending on their geographic proximity to the territory, but citizens may also request to be registered in any province. To participate in provincial governments, one must be registered as a citizen of the province.
| Flag | Arms | Province | Code | Capital | Cit. | NCR | Area (km2/ac) |
Official languages |
Head of State | Head of Government |
Legislature | |
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Duchy of Theolonia |
TL | Theolonia | 14 | 3 | 0.002 km2 0.001 mi2 |
English German |
Connor Stumperth Herzog |
Griffin von Kaos President |
Thomas von Bainbridge Premier |
Legislative Assembly |
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Duchy of Zederschloß |
ZD | Zederschloß | 2 | 5 | 0.243 km2 0.094 mi2 |
English German |
Wilhem von Wilhelmsohn Herzog |
Vacant Verwalter |
Volkskammer | |
Climate
The Kingdom lies on the border between a Humid Subtropical (Cfa) climate zone and a Humid Continental (Dfa) zone under the Köppen climate classification system. Because of this, the nation shares a climate with much of the Midwest and Southeastern United States and has slightly warmer summers than East-Central Europe. These climate zones are characterized by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers with high humidity and cold to severely cold winters. Precipitation is usually well distributed throughout the year.
| Climate data for Theolonia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 22.8 (73) |
23.9 (75) |
27.8 (82) |
31.7 (89.1) |
33.9 (93) |
37.8 (100) |
38.9 (102) |
40.0 (104) |
36.7 (98.1) |
31.7 (89.1) |
26.7 (80.1) |
24.4 (75.9) |
40.0 (104) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 0.9 (33.6) |
2.9 (37.2) |
8.4 (47.1) |
15.6 (60.1) |
21.0 (69.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.1 (80.8) |
23.0 (73.4) |
16.4 (61.5) |
9.8 (49.6) |
3.0 (37.4) |
28.1 (82.6) |
| Average low °C (°F) | -7.1 (19.2) |
-5.9 (21.4) |
-1.9 (28.6) |
3.8 (38.8) |
9.2 (48.6) |
14.3 (57.7) |
16.7 (62.1) |
15.9 (60.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
5.8 (42.4) |
1.1 (34) |
-4.4 (24.1) |
−7.1 (19.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | -31.7 (-25.1) |
-28.9 (-20) |
-21.1 (-6) |
-12.2 (10) |
-4.4 (24.1) |
0.0 (32) |
5.0 (41) |
3.9 (39) |
-1.7 (28.9) |
-6.7 (19.9) |
-18.3 (-0.9) |
-26.7 (-16.1) |
−31.7 (−25.1) |
| Average Precipitation mm (inches) | 66.0 (2.598) |
58.4 (2.299) |
75.7 (2.98) |
90.2 (3.551) |
108.7 (4.28) |
97.3 (3.831) |
103.4 (4.071) |
90.4 (3.559) |
87.6 (3.449) |
71.9 (2.831) |
83.3 (3.28) |
71.9 (2.831) |
1,004.8 (39.559) |
| Average Snowfall mm (inches) | 320.0 (12.598) |
274.3 (10.799) |
203.2 (8) |
68.6 (2.701) |
2.5 (0.098) |
0.0 (0) |
0.0 (0) |
0.0 (0) |
0.0 (0) |
10.2 (0.402) |
76.2 (3) |
259.1 (10.201) |
1,214.1 (47.799) |
| Source: Ministry of the Environment | |||||||||||||
Culture
Religion in Atovia as of September 2023
The culture of Atovia is derived mostly from the Midwest United States, where most of the citizens reside. Atovian culture also includes many elements from Central European culture, especially nations with German as an official language.
Languages
According to the Atovian Basic Law, the official languages of the nation are English and German. However, the right to speak any language freely is also in the Basic Law. English is the most used language, with German only being used for certain official purposes.
Religion
The Basic Law of Atovia grants all people within the nation the right to exercise their chosen religion, beliefs and culture freely. Atovia is officially a secular nation and does not officially endorse any religion. The Basic Law provides citizens the right to choose and practice their religion anywhere in the nation.
There is no official state church of Atovia.
National holidays
The Federal government sets certain holidays that are celebrated by the whole nation, and each province may adopt unique provincial holidays as they choose. The nation as a whole is officially secular, but each province may choose to celebrate religious holidays as they wish. The province of Theolonia consists of mostly Roman Catholic residents, so Christian holidays are typically celebrated there.
| Name | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January | The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. |
| International Women's Day | 8 March | To celebrate the achievements of women and to promote equality. |
| Constitution Day | 11 March | To commemorate the ratification of the Basic Law of Atovia and a celebration of democracy in Atovia. |
| Earth Day | 22 April | To promote environmental protection. |
| Transtovia Day | 23 April | To commemorate the Transterra-Atovia merge. |
| International Workers' Day | 1 May | To celebrate the achievements of workers throughout the nation. |
| Foundation Day | 5 May | Foundation of the Kingdom of Atovia. |
| Flag Day | 19 May | Adoption of the flag of Atovia. |
| King's Day | 19 December | Celebration of the birth of King Connor I. |
| Christmas Eve | 24 December | The day before Christmas. |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Celebration of the birth of Christ. |
| New Year's Eve | 31 December | The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. |
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