Republic of Neeburm
Republic of Neeburm | |
|---|---|
| Anthem: "With Courage in Hand" | |
 Boundaries of the Republic of Neeburm | |
| Status | Active |
| Capital | Bermia |
| Official languages | English |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Demonym(s) | Neeburmian |
| Government | Democratic Republic |
| Carter Richardson | |
| Otto Paxton | |
| Corban Smith, Ashton Hall, Dylan Hall, W. Beckett Heaton, Gabe Jardine | |
| Lyndie Erekson, Ian Sneddon, Gabe Fowers | |
| Legislature | Grand Council |
| Independence from the United States | |
• Independence | 23 October 2021 |
• Constitution ratified | 26 January 2024 |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 45 |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Date format | mm/dd/yy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +1 |
The Republic of Neeburm, commonly known as Neeburm, is a micronation situated in Davis County in Utah, United States. It was founded 23 October 2021 on "Shadow Day" near the border between Bountiful and Centerville, Utah. Neeburm is surrounded by the United States and not recognized by any United Nations member state. Neeburm claims territory in the cities of Bountiful, Centerville, and Farmington, Utah. It was founded in Centerville Junior High School, then later relocated to Viewmont High School, also known as Bermia by Neeburmians.
Etymology
Neeburm was originally titled as Trombonia, as the founders were part of the trombone section of the band at Centerville Junior High. Later, the name was changed to Neeburm to include people outside of the trombone section. Neeburm was a completely made up word.
History
The Beginning/The Monarchy and Smith Administration
The concept of Neeburm arose in the trombone section of a band class. It was originally known as Trombonia, but saw no stability as governments changed rapidly. Eventually, the nation was established fully as a constitutional monarchy with Spencer Terry as the king and Corban Smith as the chancellor. The name was then changed to Neeburm to show acceptance to people who didn't play trombone.
As Corban Smith's popularity grew and the monarch's diminished, Corban Smith led a coup against Spencer Terry. Spencer Terry abdicated and Corban Smith transformed Neeburm into a democratic republic. Following the October 2021 Election, Corban Smith won and was established as the Prime Minister. This day is now known as Shadow Day, an official Neeburmian holiday, and recognized as the day when Neeburm was founded.
During Smith's administration, Otto Paxton joined Trombonia. Since Otto Paxton wasn't a trombone, the republic was soon renamed to Neeburm. Otto was appointed as the chancellor by Corban Smith because Otto helped buy the Neeburmians a pizza.
The Second Era/The Paxton Administration
Following the November 2021 Election, Otto Paxton won and replaced Corban Smith as the Prime Minister of Neeburm. During Otto's term, many positive and negative things took place. A union was temporarily formed with the Banana Empire. However, Otto Paxton was forced to pull out of the union due to low support for it, mainly due to the Banana Empire's talks on reforming the Soviet Union. Sour relations between Neeburm and the Banana Empire would persist. During Otto Paxton's administration, the government was expanded, as new citizens joined the republic and new positions were created.
A Month of Neeburm
After a year, the Republic of Neeburm seemed as though it was fading away. However, a sudden rebirth of patriotism took place. The flag was adjusted to have a darker, more appealing shade of blue and have more even shapes in its stripes. A new and neater coat of arms was created to show off more unity and passion within the nation. This sudden patriotism didn't last long, however, and the flame seemed to die again after a month.
The Third Era/The Jardine Administration
After a year, on 28 November 2023, the Neeburmian Political Party was created by Gabe Jardine (the president of the party), Sergei Stevenson, Corban Smith (both vice presidents), and Carter Richardson (secretary) to create authority within the Madrigals Choir group chat at Centerville Junior High. The party was disbanded, but Neeburmian nationalism hit a sudden resurgence of patriotism. New motives to spread and share the ideas of the nation and a sudden surge of national projects emerged, such as sheet music for the anthem, updates to the MicroWiki page, flag fixes, and hopes to hold elections to keep democracy in the nation. A new election was held (the January 2024 Election). Gabe Jardine won this election, and a new government was established with the ratification of the January Constitution by several major political figures in Neeburm. Gabe Jardine served as the Prime Minister, with Corban Smith, Ashton Hall, and Dylan Hall as members of the newly established Grand Council and Carter Richardson (and later Gabe Fowers) as the Vice Minister. New political parties were established. Carter Richardson founded the Conservative Party, Corban Smith founded the Centrist Party, Hayden Thomson founded the Communist Party. Arguments were held over the future of the government, and the February Elections were held. The National Army was established by the Minister of Defense (Kellen Farmer), the Secretary of Defense (Joseph Sly), and prominent Military figure Beckett Heaton. The administration came to an end in the February-March 2024 Election, when Gabe lost to Carter Richardson.
The Fourth Era/The Richardson Administration
The February-March 2024 Election saw figures from all four political parties (Gabe Jardine from the Centrists, Carter Richardson from the Conservatives, Hayden Thomson from the Communists, and Joseph Sly from the High Table party. In the end, Carter Richardson became the Prime Minister, with Corban Smith, Dylan Hall, Ashton Hall, and Beckett Heaton as the Grand Council Members (and notably, Otto Paxton as the Vice Minister).
During the Jardine Administration, diplomacy was set up with the United Republic of Kyzakia. The two began by mutual recognition, but Neeburm expanded to a much more powerful country, so what started with mutual recognition was later changed to the Neeburmian-Kyzakian Treaty that would unite the Foreign and Defensive interests with Kyzakia becoming a protectorate of Neeburm, made possible with Kyzakia's Keiser Gabe Wynn, a Neeburmian citizen, and his close ties with the government leaders of Neeburm. This Treaty would go into effect on 9 March 2024. After several months of a lack of government activity, elections are planned to be held in November, 2024 to elect a new Prime Minister and Grand Council.
March Expansion
During this time under the Richardson Administration, Neeburm would start what would be known as the March Expansion, leading to the Neeburmian-Kyzakian Treaty, as well as border adjustments expanding Neeburm's northern border to go along Davis Creek in Farmington, UT and expanding the southern border to encompass the local Viewmont High School and the road leading to it. The Military also would be nationalized to strengthen government control and prevent possible coups.
Politics and Government
The Republic of Neeburm is a democratic republic governed and carried out by numerous government positions. Powers and procedures for major positions, along with rights of the citizens are outlined in the Neeburmian Constitution.
Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is in charge of the government and is elected into power. (Carter Richardson)
Vice Prime Minister
The Vice Prime Minister basically acts as a fill-in if the Prime Minister or a Grand Councilor is unable to properly fulfill their duties. (Otto Paxton)
Grand Council
There are five council members that make up the Grand Council, each with one vote, who make the decisions for the nation about war, polices, law, and other political affairs, along with counseling the Prime Minister. (Corban Smith, Ashton Hall, Dylan Hall, Beckett Heaton, Gabe Jardine)
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State takes care of all citizenship matters, the Neeburmian MicroWiki page and other online presences, as well as scheduling and presiding over meetings. (Sergei Stevenson)
Political parties
| Logo | Name | Party Leader | Spectrum | Ideologies | Grand Council Members | Supreme Court Members | Total Party Popularity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Conservative Party | CSN | Carter Richardson | Right-wing | Conservative | 1 / 5 (20%)
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0 / 3 (0%)
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3 / 45
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Centrist Party | CPN | Kellen Farmer | Centrist | Centrist | 4 / 5 (80%)
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2 / 3 (67%)
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10 / 45
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Communist Party | CMN | Hayden Thomson | Left-wing | Communist | 0 / 5 (0%)
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1 / 3 (33%)
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5 / 45
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High Table | HTN | Joseph Sly | Right-wing | Right-wing | 0 / 5 (0%)
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0 / 3 (0%)
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6 / 45
| |
Law and order
The law and order of the land is determined by the Neeburmian Constitution and interpreted by the Supreme Court of Neeburm. (Lyndie Erekson, Ian Sneddon, Gabe Fowers)
Military
The Neeburmian Constitution is outlined and enforced by the Ministry of Defense and the Military of Neeburm.
Ministries
The Prime Minister is the official head of all of the Ministers and able to fill any ministry position. Ministries are used to manage Neeburmian affairs, both internal and external. New ministries can be proposed by creating a MicroWiki account, then editing the linked Discussion Page here with your proposed government office, as well as and why you think it should be a part of Neeburm.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Minister of Foreign Affairs directs diplomatic missions and Neeburm’s official relations. (Currently unfilled.)
Ministry of Defense
The Minister of Defense is in full control of all Military assets (Kellen Farmer), aided by the Secretary of Defense (Joseph Sly), only superseded by the Prime Minister.
Foreign Relations
Unilateral recognition
All United Nations member states
Taiwan
Republic of Felsenia
Kingdom of Liahonia
Republic of Molossia
Emus
Mutual recognition
Protectorates
Recognition refused
Banana Empire
Delaware
Western Sahara
Russia
Australia
Papua New Guinea
Historical foreign relations
The Republic of Neeburm has severed relations with the Banana Empire, mainly because of ideological differences (mostly because they tried to reform the Soviet Union). Otto Paxton, once the Neeburmian leader, dictated over the Banana Empire for a time, making Neeburm's relationships with the Banana Empire much more complicated, and was likely one of the key factors resulting in him being voted out of office.
Following the beginning of the Jardine Administration, Carter Richardson was assigned the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs and instructed by the government to open up relations with other micronations. Before this, mutual recognition was set up with the United Republic of Kyzakia, founded by Gabriel Wynn, former Foreign Minister of Neeburm. Carter Richardson recognized the Kingdom of Liahonia and the Republic of Felsenia, as well as the Emu population of Australia as the true successors to the original British colony established there. Relations are currently being established with Liahonia and Felsenia.
Administrative regions
| Flag | Name | Neeburmian Population |
|---|---|---|
| States | ||
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Bermia (Capital) | Forthcoming |
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Aspen | Forthcoming |
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Avis | Forthcoming |
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Bounterville | Forthcoming |
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Coose Cavee | Forthcoming |
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Leonia | Forthcoming |
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Naz | Forthcoming |
| Territories | ||
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Dristful | Forthcoming |
| Protectorates | ||
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United Republic of Kyzakia | 2 |
Geography and climate
Summers are dry and hot and winters are cold and wet, but rarely frigid. Snow is frequent during winter, with up to 90 in (230 cm) annually on high bench areas in the east and at least 60 inches (150 cm) on the valley floor. Annual precipitation averages between 18 and 25 inches (460 and 640 mm) in Neeburm, with spring being the wettest season and summer the driest. Summers are hot, with several days each year averaging above 95 °F (35 °C). However, the humidity is low, making for comparatively comfortable temperatures.
| Climate data for Centerville, Utah, USA | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 62 (16.7) |
72 (22.2) |
79 (26.1) |
86 (30) |
96 (35.6) |
102 (38.9) |
106 (41.1) |
102 (38.9) |
99 (37.2) |
90 (32.2) |
77 (25) |
79 (26.1) |
106 (41.1) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 37.8 (3.22) |
43.2 (6.22) |
52.3 (11.28) |
62.7 (17.06) |
72.8 (22.67) |
82.4 (28) |
91.5 (33.06) |
89.1 (31.72) |
79.1 (26.17) |
66.2 (19) |
50.8 (10.44) |
40.1 (4.5) |
64 (17.778) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.6 (-1.89) |
33.5 (0.83) |
41.1 (5.06) |
49.8 (9.89) |
58.4 (14.67) |
66.6 (19.22) |
74.9 (23.83) |
72.8 (22.67) |
63.1 (17.28) |
52 (11.1) |
39.6 (4.22) |
31.1 (-0.5) |
51 (10.6) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 19.1 (-7.17) |
23.8 (-4.56) |
29.9 (-1.17) |
37 (2.8) |
44 (6.7) |
50.8 (10.44) |
58.3 (14.61) |
56.5 (13.61) |
47.1 (8.39) |
37.9 (3.28) |
28.4 (-2) |
22.1 (-5.5) |
37.91 (3.282) |
| Record low °F (°C) | -20 (-28.9) |
-20 (-28.9) |
1 (-17.2) |
12 (-11.1) |
26 (-3.3) |
30 (-1.1) |
36 (2.2) |
36 (2.2) |
23 (-5) |
16 (-8.9) |
-8 (-22.2) |
-16 (-26.7) |
−20 (−28.9) |
| Average Precipitation inches (mm) | 2.2 (56) |
2.1 (53) |
2.2 (56) |
2.3 (58) |
2.2 (56) |
1.1 (28) |
0.5 (13) |
1.1 (28) |
1.0 (25) |
1.6 (41) |
1.8 (46) |
1.9 (48) |
20 (508) |
| Average Snowfall inches (cm) | 19 (48) |
11.2 (28.4) |
11.4 (29) |
3.2 (8.1) |
.5 (1.3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
5.6 (14.2) |
12.5 (31.8) |
64.1 (163) |
| Average rainy days | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 79 |
| Average snowy days | 5.6 | 3.3 | 1.6 | .6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .1 | 2 | 4.3 | 17.5 |
| Source: [1] | |||||||||||||
Culture
Neeburmian culture mainly follows stereotypical Utahn culture; English is the main language, the Republic is made up of mostly members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the standard set of American holidays, as well as a few Neeburmian ones, are celebrated. Travel is mostly car based excluding two bus lines that go down main street. The area in which Neeburm is located is in the suburbs of Salt Lake City
Holidays
| Date | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | A day to celebrate the New Year. |
| 26 January | Neeburm Day | A day to celebrate Neeburm and the signing of the Constitution. |
| 15 February | National Singles Day | A day to celebrate single people. |
| 17 March | St. Richard's Day | A day to celebrate green, luck, Irish culture, and red heads. |
| 31 March | Easter Sunday | A day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
| 23 October | Shadow Day | A day celebrating the founding of Neeburm. |
| 31 October | Halloween | A day to celebrate the eve of All Saints Day and legal panhandling. |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | A day celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | A day celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | A day to celebrate the coming of the New Year. |
News/Headlines
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 27 July | The next General Election will take place August 5-10 and results will be announced August 12. Run here! |
| 20 March | The official laws and rules of Neeburmian elections have been set. |
| 16 March | The Neeburm Military has been nationalized. |
| 9 March | The Neeburmian Expansion Laws have gone into effect. |
| November 4 | The fourth Neeburmian General Election will be taking place from November 4-8 and results will be announced on November 12. |
References
- ↑ "Weatherbase". Weatherbase Data. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
External links
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