Republic of Yaspaistein
Republic of Yaspaistein यास्पाइस्टीन गणराज्य Yaspaistein | |
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| Motto: "For our freedom, we will take a stand!" | |
| Anthem: Republic's Marseillaise And The Battle Cry of FreedomMarch: March of the Yaspaisteni's | |
| Status | Micronation |
| Capital | Yaspaistein City |
| Largest city | Richmond |
| Recognised national languages | English & Hindi |
| Common languages | English |
| Ethnic groups (2022) | Yaspaisteni's, Americans, & Canadians |
| Religion (2022) | Christianity |
| Demonym(s) | Yaspaisteni |
| Government | Federal Presidential Republic |
| Antony Ramirez | |
| Matthew Cunningham | |
| Liam MacKenzie | |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| House of Delegates | |
| House of Commons | |
| Establishment | |
• Collapse of Zeprana | March 1st, 2022 |
• Indepence from US | March 12th, 2022 |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.5 sq mi (82 km2) |
• Land | 20,160 acres (8,160 ha) |
• Water (%) | 1.2 |
| Population | |
• 2022 estimate | 4,879 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2022 estimate |
• Total | $98,394 |
• Per capita | $22,351 |
| Gini (2022) | 0.47 low |
| HDI (2022) | 0.929 very high |
| Currency | Sharlino dollar ($) |
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Calling code | +1 |
Yaspaistein officially known as the Republic of Yaspaistein is a Micronation founded by Terry McKeen III and Matthew Cunningham after the collapse of the Zepranan State and the unification of Zeprana, Arcadia, Pearlocha, and Sharlino which formed the Yaspaisteini Superstate which was formed on March 12, 2022. The nation is located in the New England Sector specifically the Rhode Island Sector with it mainly being located within Southern Rhode Island. With the nation claiming nearly 31.5 sq miles, it is one of the largest Micronations within the entire Sector, however, not all of the land claimed is fully controlled as of this time. The nation also boasts a permanent population of roughly 4,879 with a small percentage of those being registered citizens of the Micronation. The nation holds a land border with the [[w:United_States United States of America], Republic of Richmondia, Republic of Finlandia, and the Republic of Laziva which it holds no foreign relations with. Due to its overseas territorial claims, it has a maritime border with the Grand Duchy of Westarctica. The national capital is the city of Amesston which is the former capital of the Republic of Worrell and is named after former member of United Kingdom Parliament, David Amess. The Legislature of the nation is the Parliament of Yaspaistein, with it being spoken by the Prime Minister. Since its founding it has had hostile relations with the Republic of Laziva however there has never been a legitimate conflict. The nation despite having appropriate GDP and HDI numbers, it has received criticism from other nations for lack of trans rights. The nation officially is under a provisional government with the current government being unelected and rather it is appointed. The Micronation is considered a secessionist micronational entity with it attempting to leave the United States, the nation is also considered isolationist with it having no relations with other micronations as of this time. The nations founders has spoken out numerous times against Intermicronational Organisations as a whole. The nation has also been a critique of Micronational Warfare, etc. and other micronational conflicts. The nation has also been a critique of Communism in|Micronationalism] and other extremist ideologies.
The land which the nation rests upon today was first discovered by [[w:Roger_Williams Rodger Williams], who named the land Rhode Island which it remained until the land which the nation claims seceded from the United States in 2022 after the collapse of the Zepranan States and the unficiation of other nations in the region including Zeprana. The nation's land was settled in the early-mid 1600's during the age of exploration. The Republic of Yaspaistein is mainly situated alongside the east coast of the United States of America particularly within the New England Sector, even more specifically, the Rhode Island Sector. The nation experiences mild winters which are becoming more and more mild with summers getting more and more intense. The nation is prone to experience snow storms during the winter which commonly knock down tree's and cut off power. Rain storms and hurricanes hit moderately often during the late summer months however they have rarely caused major damage to the nation. Tree's common to the area are large oak and pine trees which can be seen growing thought, near, and around the nation which provide a habitat for animals. The nation shares a similar region to that of the State of Faltree, Kingdom of Fontasia, Federal Republic of Ocean States and the rest of the New England Sector and Rhode Island Sector. The nation is counted as moderately diverse with it being home to many forms of animals, birds, and bugs, alongside fish that live offshore in the oceans. The nations land is primarily inhabited by animals such as White Tail Deer, Rabits, Coyotes, and other forms of land animals, in the skies surrounding the nation the most common birds are forms of Cardinals, Finches, & Hens and other types of small birds with Various Types of Pheasant also inhabiting much of the nation. During the summer months, insects such as Yellow Jackets & Wasps inhabit the nation with them being accompanied by a variety of other fauna in the insect group such as Large Moths, Fire Ants and others, the seas around Yaspaistein and bordering the nation are mostly filled with small and medium sized fish, however Great White Sharks have been reported in the area. A majority of the marine life of the Republic of Yaspaistein is off the coast of the New England Sector and the Sector] with a majority of the sea based land of Republic of Yaspaistein being within these sectors. Seasonal visitors to the waters of the Republic of Yaspaistein include Harp Seals, Gray Seals, and types of Harbor Seals, other seasonal visitors to the waters around the nation are dolphins and great white sharks. They can be spotted within the territorial waters of the Republic of Yaspaistein and of that of the United States. Other animals that can be founded in the ocean are species of crabs which well in the various breech ways that can be found through the nation and the region surrounding it, these include the Charlestown Breachway.
National Identity
The Republic of Yaspaistein is home to a wide range of Cultures & Races with it being a rather diverse nation with is also being home to wide range and variety of Ethnic Groups, Values, Religions, and ways of life. Expect for the Native American Indians, a vast majority of the cultures within the Republic of Yaspaistein have derived from the cultures of those who immigrated to the region over the past four centuries or those who have more recently immigrated to the region. Yaspaisteinn Culture has mostly or entirly for that matter derived from Western World Culture and European Traditions. With the Republic of Yaspaistein being a coastal Micronation with it being situated upon the Atlantic Ocean a majority of the food eaten by Yaspaisteinn's comes from the ocean in some form with some of the most popular food during the summer months being Fish & Chips with them being produced at Cape Cod. Fish and Chips is a common food of the Yaspaisteinn Aristocracy with it being a favorite of both the Prime Minister and the President. Fish and chips are a common food that can be commonly found near and around Yaspaistein with a majority of the restaurants in the area serving the dish year round. Other forms of fish and chips that are eaten are the alternative British Fish and Chips. Another common food within the Republic of Yaspaistein is steak and other forms of red meat. It has been a common American and Elarian food for years with it now being one of the most common Yaspaisteinn Food besides for fish and chips. Steak typically comes in company with dishes such as noodles and other forms of pasta and sauce. Steak is another common form of food that can be found year round in mos restaurants near and around the nation. Steak is one of the most common foods eaten by citizens of Yaspaistein who live in the nation and abroad with it being a common food throughout the entire world particularly the United States and North America, it is a classical food within the New England Sector and the Rhode Island Sector with it being traced back hundreds of years. With the Republic of Yaspaitein being located in a heavily Catholic region with much of the New England Sector being of the Catholic and of the Christian Faith, the nation overall is by a vast majority a christian nation however the nation has no State Religon and it officially being a secular nation. Smaller territories in the South East Asian region being mainly Atheist regions in Yaspaitein. A majority of citizens year by year have statistically lost faith in religion with current studies saying that the nation will be fully Secular and Humanist by the end of the 21st century. Islam & Muslims also play a large role in the religion of Yaspaitein with two former members of Parliament being of the Islam Faith with one of the nations allies, the Sultanate of Qardasha being one of Yaspaitein's close allies is a Muslim Nation also. Zeprana has often worked closely with members of all religions in the past. Some citizens of the Republic of Yaspaitein are also members of Scientology however the number is few, other members of the nation are worship Legism, a religion invented by the Deputy Prime Minister, Liam MacKenzie which is a religion that also speaks the language of Liamish. Other minority religions within the Republic of Yaspaitein are smaller religions that are common in other parts of the world such as Hinduism.
Government
The government and constitution of the Republic of Yaspaitein is based of the Republic of Texas, leading there to be many similarities to Texas and the United States Government. They are 3 branches of government: Legislative, Executive and Judicial, and according to the constitution "shall remain forever separate and distinct". The Legislature of Yaspaitein is styled the "Parliament of the Republic of Yaspaitein", and the powers shall " be vested in a house of representatives". (The following is sections of the Constitution of the Republic of Yaspaitein about the Legislative Branch) The members of the house of representatives shall be chosen monthly, on the first day of every month, until Parliament shall otherwise provide by law, and shall hold their offices one month from the date of their election. No person shall be eligible to a seat in the house of representatives until they shall have attained the age of thirteen years, shall be a citizen of the republic, and shall have resided in the state 2 weeks before the election. The house of representatives shall have 6 representatives, 1 per state until the population of the republic has reached 5,000 souls, after which Parliament will provide how many representatives there will be. The Prime Minister shall also act as speaker of the house of representatives, but shall only vote if the house be equally divided. Every citizen of the republic who has attained the age of eleven years, and shall have resided one week within the state where the election is held, shall be entitled to vote for members of the general parliament. No person shall be eligible to the office of president who shall not have attained the age of fourteen, shall be a citizen of the republic at the time of the adoption of this constitution, or an inhabitant of this republic at least two months immediately preceding his election. The president shall enter on the duties of his office on the first Monday after their election, and shall remain in office until their successor shall be duly qualified and inaugurated. The president shall hold their office for six years, from their inauguration to their successor’s inauguration. The Parliament shall have the sole power of impeachment with a majority of 2/3 in the house of representatives. Every citizen of the republic who has attained the age of eleven years, and shall have been a citizen of the country for one week, shall be entitled to vote for the president. A Prime Minister shall be chosen at every election for president, in the same manner, continue in office for the same time, and shall possess the same qualifications of the president. In voting for president and Prime Minister, the electors shall distinguish for whom they vote as president, and for whom as Prime Minister. In cases of impeachment, removal from office, death, resignation, or absence of the president from the republic, the vice-president shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the president until a successor be duly qualified, or until the president, who may be absent or impeached, shall return or be acquitted. The president, Prime Minister, and all civil officers of the republic, shall be removable from office by impeachment for, and on conviction of, treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors. The judicial powers of the government shall be vested in one supreme The Judges of the supreme court shall hold their office for a period of three years, and shall be eligible for re-nomination. There shall be 3 Judges of the supreme court, and each shall be appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Parliament. All bills that are proposed in the house must be voted on with a majority before moving on to the Parliament, if a majority of the Parliament approves the legislature it shall be moved onto the president. The president may be able to veto the bill to avoid it from becoming law, but if the Parliament has a 3 / 4 majority vote on the bill again, it shall override the veto and become law unless deemed unconstitutional by the supreme court. The FDIIA organisation handles most Law and Order in the Republic of Yaspaitein.
The President of the Republic also serves as the Head of state and is the appointer of the Prime Minister who is the deputy of the President and serves as the Head of Government.
