Libertalia
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National Anthem: The Commonwealth of Toil | |
Motto: Workers of the world, unite! | |
National seal: Emblem of the Communist Party | |
Status | Unrecognized state Recognized by the United Nations as de jure part of the United States. |
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Capital | Burlington |
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Official language | English |
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Religion | Secularism |
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Demonym | Libertalian |
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Government | Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
- Chairman | Ronnie Miller |
- Collective Executive | State Affairs Commission |
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Legislature | People's Council |
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Economy | Socialist planned economy |
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Organizations | N/A |
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History | |
- Foundation | February 5, 2019 |
- Interregnum | April 9–25, 2019 |
- Rejuvenation | April 26, 2019 |
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Area | 33 acres (133,141.6m²) |
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Population | 6 |
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Currency | TBA |
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HDI | TBA |
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Time zone | EST/UTC-5 (EDT/UTC-4 spring/summer) CST/UTC-6 (EDT/UTC-5 spring/summer) |
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Drives on the | Right |
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Date formats | Gregorian calendar mm/dd/yyyy |
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Formats | Metric system |
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Official Government Contact | TBA |
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Official Government Website | TBA |
Libertalia, officially the Socialist Republic of Libertalia, is an unrecognized state which was formed from three micronations after the dissolution of the USSA.
Libertalia was founded on February 5, 2019 on the principles of socialism and liberty.
Etymology
The name Libertalia comes from a purported pirate colony founded in the late 17th century in Madagascar. These pirates were anti-capitalist, and managed their colony with a democratic political system and a socialist economic system.
Official name, long
- Socialist Republic of Libertalia, abbreviated SRL
Official name, short
- Libertalia
Other names in use
- Libertalian Socialist Republic, abbreviated LSR
- Republic of Libertalia
History
On February 5, 2019, the nations of Burlington, Highland, and Valmore dissolved the USSA to establish a singular micronation.
Geography
Libertalia is primarily temperate woodlands surrounding a large pasture.
Climate data for the Libertalian People's Republic | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22.2) |
74 (23.3) |
90 (32.2) |
96 (35.6) |
98 (36.7) |
98 (36.7) |
103 (39.4) |
102 (38.9) |
95 (35) |
87 (30.6) |
78 (25.6) |
73 (22.8) |
103 (39.4) |
Average high °F (°C) | 40 (4.4) |
43.5 (6.39) |
52 (11.1) |
63 (17.2) |
73 (22.8) |
81.8 (27.67) |
86.5 (30.28) |
84.1 (28.94) |
77.1 (25.06) |
66 (18.9) |
55.5 (13.06) |
44.2 (6.78) |
63.9 (17.72) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 32 (0) |
34.6 (1.44) |
42.5 (5.83) |
52.3 (11.28) |
61.8 (16.56) |
71 (21.7) |
75.8 (24.33) |
73.6 (23.11) |
66.1 (18.94) |
55.1 (12.83) |
46 (7.8) |
36 (2.2) |
53.9 (12.17) |
Average low °F (°C) | 24 (-4.4) |
25.7 (-3.5) |
32.9 (0.5) |
41.6 (5.33) |
50.6 (10.33) |
60.1 (15.61) |
65.2 (18.44) |
63 (17.2) |
55.1 (12.83) |
44.3 (6.83) |
36.5 (2.5) |
27.7 (-2.39) |
43.9 (6.61) |
Record low °F (°C) | -6 (-21.1) |
-3 (-19.4) |
3 (-16.1) |
23 (-5) |
32 (0) |
43 (6.1) |
50 (10) |
51 (10.6) |
37 (2.8) |
26 (-3.3) |
17 (-8.3) |
2 (-16.7) |
−6 (−21.1) |
Average Precipitation inches (mm) | 2.89 (73.4) |
2.78 (70.6) |
4.42 (112.3) |
3.70 (94) |
4.07 (103.4) |
4.46 (113.3) |
4.78 (121.4) |
4.68 (118.9) |
4.02 (102.1) |
3.26 (82.8) |
3.42 (86.9) |
3.73 (94.7) |
46.21 (1,173.7) |
Average precipitation days | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 125 |
Average snowy days | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
[citation needed] |
Demographics
Citizens living outside of state land are designated as "citizens abroad". They are afforded all rights guaranteed by the state.
Government and Politics
Libertalia is a unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic. The Chairman of the State Affairs Commission is elected by the Communist Party.
Political parties
Party Name | Emblem | Leader(s) | Position | Members in the SAC |
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Communist Party of Libertalia (CPL) | Ronnie Miller | Far-left | 1 / 5
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Independents/Others |
N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 / 5
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Federal Subjects
The federation is divided into three types of administration:
- Region: governed by an administrator appointed by the Chairman of the State Affairs Commission. It has autonomy in the the sectors of economy, agriculture, resources, and justice. Indeed, each administrator can, by decree, enrich a local codex.
- Republic: governed by an administrator elected by the local population. Initial administrator is appointed by the Chairman. Term of office is six months with no limitation of tenure. It has autonomy in all sectors. Each administrator may, by decree, enrich a local codex. Recognition of a local identity.
- Frontier Territory claimed by the central government. Represents the claimed territory of the Republic, without any executive control.
Flag | Administrative Division | Type | Foundation | Area | Pop. | Macronation | Administrator | |
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Burlington | Republic | February 5, 2019 | 33 acres | 6 | United States | Ronnie Miller |
Constitution
The Constitution of Libertalia was implemented on February 13, 2019. More information is listed here.
Economy
The economic system of Libertalia is a planned economy. The economy mainly revolves around agriculture, but also provides services for citizens of the United States.
National holidays
Date | Name | Notes |
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1 January | New Years Day | The start of a new year. |
5 February | Libertalia Independence Day | The foundation of Libertalia. |
13 February | Constitution Day | Celebrate the ratification of the Libertalian Constitution. |
28 April | Flag Day | Celebrate the enactment of the flag of Libertalia. |
28 April | Workers' Memorial Day | Day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. |
1 May | International Workers' Day | Celebration of the laborers and the working classes. |
5 May | Birthday of Karl Marx | Celebrating the birth of Karl Marx; the contributor to advancing humanity forward. |
9 May | Victory Day | Holiday that commemorates the surrender of Nazism. |
4 July | American Independence Day | Celebration of American Independence from colonial rule. |
First Monday in September | Labor Day | Honors the Libertalian labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws, and well-being of the country. |
Fourth Thursday in November | Thanksgiving Holiday | Day of feasting. |
25 December | Christmas Day | Gift-giving, family/social gatherings, and feasting. |