Kingdom of Yalta
Kingdom of Yalta | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Status | Active |
| Capital | Regia |
| Official languages | English |
| Religion | Christianity (Official) |
| Government | Unitary Absolute Monarchy |
• Monarch | Oswald I |
| Vacant | |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| House of Lords | |
| House of Commons | |
| Establishment | |
• Formed | 1 May 2023 |
| Population | |
• 2023 estimate | 1 |
| Currency | Yaltan Crescent |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (BST) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
The Kingdom of Yalta, commonly just Yalta, is a self-declared sovereign state often known as a micronation by external observers. Located in the United Kingdom, Yalta was established on 1 May 2023. The Kingdom consists of five administrative divisions known as provinces or counties. The capital city is Regia.
The nation is a unitary state under an absolute monarchy. While the monarchy holds absolute power, it is combined with a parliamentary democracy with a prime minister as head of government and a parliament as legislature.
History
Yalta was established on 1 May 2023, by King Oswald I. Oswald was inspired to found Yalta after researching micronations and wanting to establish his own, and to contribute to the micronational community.
Yalta fell temporarily into a short state of inactivity after it was founded before the nation was continued being developed. Activity was revived within Yalta on 28 May 2023.
Government and Politics
Monarch
The Monarchy of Yalta serves as the Yaltan head of state and chief executive. As Yalta is an absolute monarchy, the monarch wields significant power over the realm. The monarchy is the oldest national institution, and also sits as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and supreme governor of the Church of Yalta.
The monarchy is hereditary and's power is based on divine right theory.
The current monarch is King Oswald I, who has been reigning as monarch since the kingdom was established.
Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of Yalta is the kingdom's head of government. They are normally a member of parliament. The prime minister is appointed by the monarch and serves at their pleasure. The prime minister sits as head of the cabinet and nominates all ministers for office, subject to the monarch's appointment.
The prime minister is also typically the leader of their political party and are normally appointed based on their ability to command the confidence of the lower house of parliament - the House of Commons.
Parliament
The Parliament of Yalta is the national legislature. It is made up of an elected House of Commons and an appointed House of Lords. Members of the House of Commons are elected by the Yaltan people by first past the post to represent constituencies, and members of the House of Lords are appointed by the monarch for their services to the nation or expertise - members of the House of Lords are normally holders of peerages or of senior clergy titles in the Church of Yalta.
The government is usually formed in the House of Commons with the prime minister and their most senior ministers being members of parliament in the house. The House of Commons can also bring motions of no confidence against the government and both houses review and vote on bills proposed in parliament before they are given to the monarch for royal assent.
Foreign Affairs
Listed are nations that Yalta has relations with.
Formal Relations
Administrative Divisions
Yalta is divided into five ceremonial provinces/counties. Each has a Lord Lieutenant as its ceremonial head. Lord Lieutenants are appointed by the monarch and serve at their pleasure.
| Province | Lord Lieutenant |
|---|---|
| Bovey | Vacant |
| Etzara | Vacant |
| Vetan | Vacant |
| Waraz | Vacant |
| Eldea | Vacant |
Culture
Yaltan culture is inspired by the surrounding culture from the UK. The national language is English. The national religion is Christianity with Yalta having a national church - in which the monarchy sits as supreme governor. The national sport of Yalta is karate, with Yaltan citizens being encouraged to practice it.
Economy
The currency of Yalta is the Yaltan Crescent which is printed and circulated by the Bank of Yalta. The government's budget and economic policy is overseen by the Ministry of Finance.
Geography
Yalta currently claims Samana Cay - an uninhabited island in The Bahamas. However, while they cannot currently fully establish themselves on this island, the nation claims the land under its citizen's feet and is primarily located in the United Kingdom.