Remland
Remland, officially The Parliamentary Republic of Remland, is an entity that fits all the de facto requirements of the 1933 Montevideo Convention, but is commonly referred as a micronation by outside observers. It is entirely surrounded by the United States, making it an enclave country like San Marino and Vatican City. Remland is a parliamentary republic, in that the entirety of the executive branch is controlled by a central parliament.
The Parliamentary Republic of Remland | |
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 Coat of arms
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| Motto: pro populo, a populo (for the people, by the people) | |
| Anthem: Inno Nazionale della Repubblica | |
 A map of Remland's main territorial claims | |
| Capital | St. Gertrude |
| Largest city | Northern Remland |
| Official languages | English |
| Demonym(s) | Remainian |
| Government | Parliamentary Republic |
| Legislature | Remainian National Parliament |
| Establishment | April 23, 2018 |
| Population | |
• Census | 1 |
| Currency | US Dollar, Valorem |
Remalnd is a member of the Union Against Micronational War | |
Etymology
The name Remland originates with the Latin word for republic, rem, combined with the suffix land, to form a literal translation of, Republic Land or Land of the Republic.
History
Early History
Remland was founded on 23 April 2018. Soon after its founding, the First Temporary National Parliament was put into power to act as the ruling body until a permanent ruling body could be established, that ruling body came a day latter with the establishment of the Remainian National Parliament. Elections for the parliamentary seats were held and the First Temporary National Parliament was officially abolished on 24 April 2018 ending its 23 hour reign.
On 29 June 2018 legislation was ratified that would annex a small territory near to the Remainian mainland with the intent of territorial and economic expantion, as the territory in question contained a gravel deposit. This territory would later become the Organized External Territoy. It soon gained status as an semi-autonomous region, with any future settlements having the right to partial self rule.
Government
The excitative, judicial, and legislative branches of the Remainian government is controlled by the Remainian Parliament, witch has a total of 12 seats, with each administrative division electing 5 of the members, and each autonomous regions electing 2 each via direct democratic elections. An unspecified amount of elected representatives are also voted in by the people as representation in legislation and governmental activities. The Remland has a centralists government, with all legal authority being derived from the central government.
Legislation
For a bill to be passed, a hearing must be convened in were the National Parliament, a group of elected representatives, and a group of civilian overseers must be present. The Parliament puts forward the bill and the representatives and civilian overseers are given a 3 hour period to make changes to fit the desires of the people. The reformed bill is then voted on by all three bodies. 3/10 members of parliament, 60% of the representatives, and 63% of the civilian overseers must all vote yes in order for the bill to be passed. If the vote failed, the bill can be either dismissed or further reformed in order to fit the wants of the people.
External diplomacy
Remland does engage in most foreign diplomacy, due to not having many means of external communications with any external states, micro or macro in nature. It is though a member state of the Union Against Micronational War for the purpose of having at least some diplomatic relations with other micronations. Remland is staunchly neutral, preferring to remain uninvolved in most major conflicts.
External territories
Currently, Remland has a single external territory, the Organized External Territory (OET). The OET currently has no infrastructure, permanent population, or structures of any kind. The possession of the OET is in the economic interest of Remland, as a gravel deposit lies within its borders, which would allow for a small mining industry to be established. It is classified as an semi autonomous region, with a independent government to be established once it gains a permanent population.
Economy
The Remainian Economy is extremely underdeveloped with service being the sole industry within the country, but a small mining industry could exist as a gravel deposit lies within Remainian territory. Remalnd has its own currency, the Valorem, established under the Treasury and Currency Act. The Valorem is used along side the US Dollar for financial transactions, with most transactions involving the Valorem occurring digitally.