Republic of Slavtria
Republic of Slavtria | |||||||||
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Motto: "Респаблік - наше додому!"[1] (Slavtrian) "The Republic is our home!" | |||||||||
Anthem: "The flag we raise!" | |||||||||
Great Seal | |||||||||
Status | Active micronation | ||||||||
Location | Central Ohio | ||||||||
Capital and largest city | Studia City | ||||||||
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Recognised national languages | |||||||||
Demonym(s) | Various
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Government | Federal presidential republic[a] | ||||||||
Catiko | |||||||||
Zenith | |||||||||
• Speaker of Parliament | Oscar I | ||||||||
Legislature | Parliament of Slavtria | ||||||||
Independence from the United States | |||||||||
• Declared independence | 27 February 2021 | ||||||||
• Under the Domitian Union | 12 March–3 April 2021 | ||||||||
• Admitted to the Congress of Ohio Micronations | 18 October 2022 | ||||||||
• Last constitution | 3 November 2022 | ||||||||
• Last territory change | 8 March 2024 | ||||||||
• Dissolved | 21 October 2024 | ||||||||
Area | |||||||||
• Total | 174.66 sq mi (452.4 km2) | ||||||||
Population | |||||||||
• 2024 estimate | 21[4] (8 residing,[b] 13 nonresiding) | ||||||||
GDP (nominal) | 2024 estimate | ||||||||
• Total | ▲ ~Є3250 | ||||||||
HDI (2023) | ▲ 0.919 very high | ||||||||
Currency | Slavtrian ciev (Є) (de jure) US dollar ($) (de facto) | ||||||||
Time zone | UTC-4:30 (SST) | ||||||||
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3:30 (SDT) | ||||||||
Date format | mm/dd/yyyy (CE) | ||||||||
Driving side | right | ||||||||
Calling code | +1 | ||||||||
Internet TLD | .ros (proposed) | ||||||||
Website Official website | |||||||||
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Slavtria (US: /slɑːvtriʌ/), officially the Republic of Slavtria,[c] was a micronation located on the North American continent, specifically in Central Ohio. It was founded on 27 February 2021 by President Catiko, and former Prime Minister Brtalo. It was a federal republic, with its most significant subdivisions being the State of Kietgrad, Studia City, and Easton Territory.
The Slavtrian government defined the country as a "federal presidential republic" where the president was the head of state and government and the prime minister was the deputy head of government. The next person in line of power was de facto the Speaker of Parliament. The government was split into three branches: the executive branch, the legislature, and the judiciary. Slavtria was governed under the Constitution.
The country had a representative form of democracy, with citizens electing members of parliament. The government passed a bill in 2024 stating that the president and prime minister cannot have seats in Parliament. Slavtria had sometimes been called an authoritarian country as the President serves for life, but the government denies this.
After a long period of inactivity, President Catiko announced in the Slavtria Discord server that they were contemplating dissolution. 3 days later, they announced the dissolution of Slavtria would take place at midnight Eastern Time on 21 October 2024.
Etymology
The name "Slavtria" is a combination of the root "Slav," chosen due to many Slavtrian citizens being part Slavic, and the suffix "-tria," a general connotation for countries in Modern English.[d]
From Slavtria's establishment to 12 March, when it was invaded by the Domitian Union, a loophole occurred in the constitution that made 2 names official for Slavtria, being the Republic of Slavtria, the current official name, and the Federal Republic of Slavtria. The loophole was noticed and removed after the independence of Slavtria from the Domitian Union on 3 April.
History
Slavtria was founded on 27 February 2021 by President Catiko. Former Prime Minister Brtalo joined in as the co-founder later that day. Slavtria was independent until 12 March, when it was invaded by the military of the Domitian Union. Slavtria was defeated and incorporated into the Domitian Union as a state. On 3 April, Koatia, another micronation in the union, started a war with the help of all the other states in the union, including Slavtria. Domitia was defeated on 3 April 2021 at 3:29 AM, and Slavtria gained independence.
Legislature changes
On 18 July 2021, President Catiko passed an act where the legislature of Slavtria was changed from a unicameral Congress to a bicameral Parliament. The upper house was called the Council of Parliament, while the lower house was called the House of the Republic. On 27 October 2022, Parliament passed a bill changing itself from bicameral to unicameral.
Slavtrian-Communist War
The Slavtrian-Communist War started when the Group of Communist Slavtrians declared war on Slavtria, with the goal of taking over Slavtria and instating a communist dictatorship. This dictatorship would be fully communist and be anti-capatalist, also re-instating the death penalty and making government torture legal. The group was led by an unknown male, who to this day is unable to be identified, and possibly a female member.
The battle ended after 2 days, after John Doe fled, marking his group's dissolution. Due to cameras being limited in the area where the leader lived, he is not able to be identified.
Brtalo controversy
The Brtalo controversy started on 31 March 2022 after Brtalo, the Prime Minister at the time, was removed from office. This was after Brtalo allegedly assaulted Catiko during school. The controversy continued until July 2023, when Catiko and Brtalo apologized to each other.
Reorganization
Parliamentary Bill 22-H2-5, also known as the Reorganization Act, was a bill in Parliament that reorganized the Republic of Slavtria's states and territories. It is also the fastest bill to be set into effect by Slavtrian Parliament, with a time of approximately 15 minutes. It was passed on 17 September 2022 at 1:20 PM Slavtrian Daylight Time, or 12:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Inactivity
Slavtria and its government was partially inactive starting in November 2022 and ending in January 2023. This was due to school being overwhelming for government officials, and the president was partaking in their hobbies. On 25 December 2022, an economic boom started in Slavtria where the GDP went up to Є6900, but, the GDP went back to normal in April 2023. Slavtria went inactive once again starting in mid-2023, and there was barely any activity over many months, until around Christmas week of 2023.
Late 2023-Early 2024 activity
As of January 2024, Slavtria has become active. The GDP has increased to approximately Є3250, and multiple treaties of mutual recognition have been signed. Also, the second amendment was passed, adding a cannabis section to the Constitution. The amendment also changed the Constitution to abide by Parliamentary Bill 24-H1-1, as well as change all national election dates to February 27.
Dissolution
Slavtria, after multiple small bouts of activity, had "fallen from its prime days and into darkness" as President Catiko said in their 17 October message in the Slavtria discord. It read, "In the past few months, there has been barely any to no activity in Slavtria. We have fallen from our prime days and into darkness. I, personally, will be making a decision to dissolve or not to dissolve Slavtria within the next few days. If not dissolved, I will most likely step down and hand off the torch to someone else." They also stated that they would keep the server updated when they make their decision.
3 days later, on 20 October, they sent an announcement stating, "It is time for the day I have dreaded for a long time. As of midnight Eastern Time tomorrow - October 21, 2024 - the Republic of Slavtria will officially be dissolved. This was a hard decision for me, and it sucks that it has come to this. Slavtria may come back in the future, but that is uncertain. But for now, thank you all, and for the last time. Респаблік - наше додому!" Slavtria officially dissolved at 12:00 am on 21 October 2024.
Culture
National symbols
National symbols of Slavtria | ||||||
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Flag: | War Flag: | Coat of Arms: | Great Seal: | |||
Co-official flags of Slavtria |
War flag of Slavtria |
Coat of Arms of Slavtria |
Great Seal of Slavtria |
National holidays
Date | Name |
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1 January | New Year’s Day |
16 February | President’s Day |
27 February | Independence Day |
3 April | Veterans’ Day |
26 April | Ohio State Day |
8 May | Mother’s Day |
24 May | Doge Day |
20 June | Father’s Day |
Birthday of the prime minister (can vary) | Prime Minister Day |
31 October | Halloween |
November or December for 8 days | Chanukah/Hanukkah |
25 December | Christmas Day |
National celebratory months
Month | Name |
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February | Black History Month Heart Health Month |
March | Women's History Month |
May | Asian-Pacific Heritage Month Lupus Awareness Month |
June | LGBTQ+ Pride Month Men's Mental Health Month |
September | Hispanic Heritage Month |
October | Disability Awareness Month |
November | Native Heritage Month |
Nicknames and slogans
Slavtria is sometimes called "The Micronational Heart of It All" by residents due to its location in Central Ohio. It was also made to reference the Ohio nickname, "The Heart of It All". In early 2024, the official tourism slogan for Slavtria was changed to "So much to explore in the Micronational Heart of It All!"
Transportation
Highways
I-3
Interstate 3 is a major north-south, specifically northwest-southeast, interstate of Slavtria. It is the most popular road in Slavtria, being used by many civilians to travel between Kietgrad and Easton Territory. It is known by many in Slavtria for its frequent shootings.
I-4
Interstate 4 is a major west-east interstate in Slavtria. Its west end is in Taylor, and its east end is in Beechwood County, Pataskala. It is one of the most popular roads in Slavtria, behind I-3.
Politics and government
Slavtria is a federal presidential parliamentary republic. It has the President as the head of state and government and the Prime Minister as the deputy head of government. These positions are kept in check by Parliament, which also passes bills to push laws and legislation into effect. Other positions, such as the Chief of Parliament or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court are considered to be the next in line of power.
Law and order
Due to Slavtria being similar to Columbus in size, it has a unified civillian police force and unified emergency services. The military police is grouped with the military, while the civil police force and emergency services are part of their own group, named the Slavtrian Emergency Services.[e]
Political party registration
Political parties will be registered in the future with the Party Registration Committee, a proposed committee to be controlled by Parliament. For now, the only way to register a party in Slavtria is to contact the president at one of their emails.
Active political parties
Color | Logo | Name | Ideology | In Parliament | |
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Seats | |||||
Democratic Party of Slavtria | Social democracy Social liberalism |
Yes | 1 / 6
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N/A | Independent | Multiple | Yes | 2 / 6
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Former or illegal political parties
Color | Logo | Name | Ideology |
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N/A | Communists of Slavtria | Communism |
Banned politics
Far-left (e.g. communism[f]) and far-right (e.g. fascism) politics are banned in Slavtria due to the extreme effects on certain communities.
Subdivisions
Slavtria is comprised of the states of Kietgrad, Pataskala, and Hoover. Slavtria also currently has 1 territory, Easton. It has other smaller subdivisions, such as counties, cities, and towns.
Flag | Name | Area | Population[g] |
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Kietgrad[h] | 91.07 square miles (235.9 km2) | 7 | |
Pataskala | 53.79 square miles (139.3 km2) | 1 | |
Hoover | 19.60 square miles (50.8 km2) | 0 | |
Easton Territory | 10.2 square miles (26 km2) | 0 |
Civil rights
Civil rights are topics that rarely come up in the government, as civil rights in Slavtria are protected for all people. People of color, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and others are all protected by law against harassment, unfair trials, etc.
LGBTQ+ rights
Slavtria is a very LGBTQ+ friendly micronation, with its president, and a large amount of citizens, being part of the community. LGBTQ+ people are protected from harassment and unfair treatment from government officials, such as political officials and court officials, as well as police, medical, and fire personnel.
Recreational cannabis use
The personal cultivation and consumption of cannabis has been de facto legal in Slavtria since it became legal in the state of Ohio on 7 December 2023, and de jure legal since the Second Amendment was signed and set into effect on 10 February 2024.
Military
The Slavtrian Armed Forces, also known as the Slavtrian Military, and officially the Armed Forces of the Republic of Slavtria, are the armed forces of Slavtria. Its branches are the Army, the Air Force, the Space Force, and the Military Police. It is headquartered in Studia City, along with most other government organizations.
Foreign relations
Slavtria has relations with many other micronations, including influential ones such as Northwood-Oregon, Melite, and Chrisland.
Formal allies
- All members of the Congress of Ohio Micronations since 5 October 2022 with the ratification of the Foundational Law of the Congress of Ohio Micronations through Parliamentary Bill 22-H2-13[5]
- Curnon since 24 March 2024 with the signing of a Treaty of Alliance between the Republic of Slavtria and the Oligarch State of Curnon[6]
Bilateral recognition
- Espoona since 5 August 2021 with the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition between Slavtria and Espoona[7]
- Blazdonia since 10 August 2021 with the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition between Slavtria and Blazdonia[8]
- Angosvria since 10 August 2021 (unknown document)[9]
- Wakoku Federation since 24 August 2021 (unknown document)[10]
- Hasanistan since 28 August 2021 with the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition and the Establishment of Bilateral Diplomatic Relations Between the Sublime State of Hasanistan and the Republic of Slavtria[11]
- Chrisland since 10 September 2021 with the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition between the Republic of Chrisland and the Republic of Slavtria[12]
- Melite since 25 September 2021 with the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition and Non-Aggression between the Slavtrian Republic and the Democratic Christian Republic of (Class) 11B [13]
- Nuva Islands since 28 September 2021 with the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition[14]
- Canited since 3 January 2022 (unknown document)[15]
- Lathio de facto since 6 May 2022 with the foundation of Lathio
- Sproulo-Rhukingia since 18 October 2022 with the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition between the Republic of Slavtria and the Imperial Commonwealth of Sproulo-Rhukingia[16]
- Relania since 8 January 2024 with the signing of a Treaty between the Relanian People's Union and the Republic of Slavtria[17]
- Holsor since 19 May 2024 with the signing of a Holsor-Slavtria Diplomacy and Non-Aggression treaty[18]
- New Saint Johns since 21 June 2024 with the signing of a treaty between Slavtria and New Saint Johns[19]
Unilateral recognition
Former recognition
- Dogestan from 28 August 2021 with the establishment of Dogestan until 7 September 2022 (dissolved)
- Great Realeza
- Roscamistan from 21 November 2021 with the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition between the Republic of Slavtria and the Republic of Roscamistan[20] until 11 October 2022 with a Decision by the Supreme Court of the Republic[21]
- Reiji from 13 December 2021 with the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition between the Republic of Slavtria and the Federal Republic of Reiji[22] until 3 January 2022 (dissolved)
See also
References
Footnotes
- ↑ See Federal government of Slavtria.
- ↑ Around 180-230 thousand in claimed areas, although most not registered citizens in Slavtria.
- ↑ Slavtrian: Славатрі Респаблік, Slavatri Respablik
German: Republik Slawtria - ↑ For example, the Republic of Austria.
- ↑ Shortened to SES in some situations.
- ↑ Communist politics are banned, while socialist politics are not. This is due to the belief that communism is compatible with authoritarian governments, while socialism is compatible with democracy.
- ↑ Population of registered Slavtrian residents only, not including US registered residents.
- ↑ In full, the "State of Kietgrad".
Citations
- ↑ "Motto spelling change".
- ↑ "Parliamentary Bill 22-H2-3".
- ↑ "Parliamentary Bill 22-H2-12".
- ↑ Breaking News: Slavtrian population officially reaches 20, 31 December 2023
- ↑ Parliamentary Bill 22-H2-13, accessed 7 December 2022
- ↑ Treaty of Alliance between the Republic of Slavtria and the Oligarch State of Curnon, accessed 24 March 2024
- ↑ Treaty of Mutual Recognition between Slavtria and Espoona, accessed 16 October 2022
- ↑ Treaty of Mutual Recognition between Slavtria and Blazdonia, accessed 16 October 2022
- ↑ "Treaty signed with Angosvria".
- ↑ "Treaty signed with Wakoku".
- ↑ Treaty of Mutual Recognition and the Establishment of Bilateral Diplomatic Relations Between the Sublime State of Hasanistan and the Republic of Slavtria, accessed 16 October 2022
- ↑ Treaty of Mutual Recognition between the Republic of Chrisland and the Republic of Slavtria, accessed 16 October 2022
- ↑ Treaty of Mutual Recognition and Non-Aggression between the Slavtrian Republic and the Democratic Christian Republic of (Class) 11B, accessed 17 October 2022
- ↑ Treaty of Mutual Recognition, Nuva Islands, accessed 17 October 2022
- ↑ "Alliance established with Canited".
- ↑ Treaty of Mutual Recognition between the Republic of Slavtria and the Imperial Commonwealth of Sproulo-Rhukingia, 18 October 2022
- ↑ Treaty between the Relanian People's Union and the Republic of Slavtria, 8 January 2024
- ↑ Holsor-Slavtria Diplomacy and Non-Aggression, 19 May 2024
- ↑ Treaty between Slavtria and New Saint Johns, 21 June 2024
- ↑ Announcement of relations with Roscamistan, accessed 18 June 2024
- ↑ Decision by the Supreme Court of the Republic, 11 October 2022, accessed 16 October 2022
- ↑ Announcement of relations with Reiji, accessed 6 May 2023