Sovereign Kingdom of Austreneland

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Sovereign Kingdom of Austreneland
Austreneland
Flag of Sovereign Kingdom of Austreneland
Flag
Motto: DEVS EST IVSTVS
Latin: God is Just
Anthem: God Defend our Lord and Sovereign
(Christ is Made the Sure Foundation)
Capital
and largest city
Auster
Official languagesEnglish, Latin, French
Demonym(s)Austrene
GovernmentConstitutional (As of August 27th, 2010) and Parliamentary (as of March 9th 2010) Monarchy (as of March 8th, 2010)
• King
James
• King
James
LegislatureParliament
Population
• Census
130 (40 Active)
CurrencyAustren (A/); Crown [1/7 A/); Grael (1/7/10 A/); Pecu (1/7/10/4 A/)

The Sovereign Kingdom of Austreneland, also known as Austreneland, was a constitutional parliamentary monarchy which declared independence on March 8, 2010. It claimed territories on the border of France and Germany, as well as on the North American mainland.

Government

Sovereign

The sovereign of Austreneland, King James, was the head of state. The sovereign controlled the military and appointed the members of Parliament. The Constitution prevented the monarch from declaring war or annexing land without Parliament's consent.

Parliament

The members of Parliament, called Ministers, were appointed by the sovereign. The Ministers of Parliament elected a prime minister from amongst themselves to preside over parliamentary proceedings. Parliament could pass any laws within constitutional limits, and could only amend the constitution when the sovereign allows the Ministers to convene in a Great Parliament.

Symbols

The Pomegranate was a national symbol in Austreneland. It was depicted in many ways on the Royal Coat of arms. The other national fruits were the Lime and the Myrtle Leaved Orange.

National anthem

The National Anthem, "God Defend Our Lord And Sovereign" was sung to the tune Westminster Abbey (Christ is made the Sure Foundation) by Henry Purcell. The First Verse was as Follows:

God Defend our Lord and Sovereign,
Ever o'er this land to reign
As in every generation,
bounteous mercies do thou deign.
Grant him victory o'er his rivals,
Ever more his throne maintain.