Simeonovgrad

Simeonovgrad Симеоновград (Bulgarian)
Free City
Simeonovgrad
Симеоновград transcription(s)
• Romanisation	Simeonovgrad
Flag Coat of arms
Mottoes:  Bulgarian: Древен и вечен (Ancient and Eternal)
Coordinates: 42°09'00.1"N 24°45'31.1"E
Micronation	Græcia
Established	1 September 2023
Founded by	Quintus De Vitaliis
Seat	Nikolov Hall, Sveta Petka Street
Government
• Consul	Aleksandǎr Djakov
Demonyms	Simeonovgraždanin (m.) Simeonovgraždanka (f.)
Languages
• Official	Bulgarian
• Minority	Hellenic, Turkish, Armenian, Balkan Romani
Time zone	UTC+02:15 (Græcian Eastern Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+03:15 (Græcian Eastern Summer Time)
Postal code	4000
Area code	+359
Vehicle registration	SG

The Free City of Simeonovgrad (Bulgarian: Свободен град Симеоновград, Svoboden grad Simeonovgrad, [svoˈbɔdɛn ɡrat simɛˈɔnovɡrat]), or simply, Simeonovgrad (Bulgarian: Симеоновград, Simeonovgrad, [simɛˈɔnovɡrat]), is a Free City in Græcia.

Name

The name of the Free City was given in honour of Simeon Nikolov, the founder of Lesia and Karduna who gifted the area to Græcia.

History

Between 3 January 2021 AD and 1 September 2023 AD, Nove Karduny served as the de jure capital city of Lesia and Karduna. Upon signing the Simeonovden Accord, the Bulgarian micronation decided to give Nove Karduny to Græcia as a gift. Following this move, Græcia refounded the settlement as "Simeonovgrad", naming it in honour of Simeon Nikolov, president of Lesia and Karduna.

The Free City of Simeonovgrad was established on 1 September 2023 AD, as part of the Simeonovden Accord.

[…] For his contribution so far in protecting the interests of Lesia and Karduna, Simeon Nikolov hereby gifts the Federal City of Nove Karduny to Græcia, as a thanking gesture for Quintus’ service to the micronation, both as a citizen and as a protector.

— Part I – Article VI, Simeonovden Accord (01/09/2023)

Government

Current Consul: Aleksandǎr Djakov

Economy

The Free City of Simeonovgrad depends on local consumption. The free city's area of influence includes many restaurants, cafés, shops, supermarkets, and other types of businesses.

Geography

The Free City of Simeonovgrad is located entirely within Philippopolis, Eastern Rumelia (Bulgaria). Its area of influence coincides with the borders of Nove Karduny.

Demographics

Population

Population (2023)	Citizens (2023)	Other subjects (2023)
21.248	1	21.247

Religion

The vast majority of the people living in the Free City are Orthodox Christians (99%), while the rest are atheists and muslims. The patron saints of the Free City are Constantine and Helena, whose feast is celebrated on 21 May.

Language

The official language of the Free City is Bulgarian. The recognised linguistic minorities of Simeonovgrad are: Hellenes, Turks, Armenians, and Roma.