Draft:Commonwealth of Yorkland
Commonwealth of Yorkland | |
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 Flag | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Loretto, KY, United States |
| Official languages | English, German, Yorkish, Beclaphic |
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| Religion (2020) |
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| Demonym(s) | Yorkish |
| Government | Commonwealth |
• Leader | Gavin DeSpain |
• Vice Leader | Branson Woodyard |
| Independence from the United States | |
• Independence | 18 June 2022 |
• Constitution ratified | 18 June 2022 |
| Currency | Yorkish Pounds |
| Time zone | EST |
• Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +1 |
The Commonwealth of Yorkland, commonly referred to as Yorkland is a micronation which claims some of the city of Loretto, Kentucky.
National Anthem (Hail To Yorkland) [[1]]
The Government: Commonwealth
Degrees used: Celsius
The National Food: Maple syrup
The National Animal: Cardinal
Relations: Allies with United Republic of Oakland (check out his page)
Forts: Fort Ginger
Passports: To get one you have to be a citizen of Yorkland and you have to fill out a form, then you pay 5£ and you will get it sent to you.
Every Banknote: £1, £2, £5, £10, £20, £50, £100, £500, £1000, £5000, £10,000, £20,000, £50,000, and £500,000.
Most Common Crop Grown: Pumpkins
Presidents Cabinet
Secretary of Education: Amelia Mattingly | Secretary of Homeland Security: Andrew Ray | Secretary of State: Seth Patterson | Secretary of Agriculture: Jackson Lyvers | Secretary of Treasury: Brayden Daniels | Secretary of Defense: Carter Sapp | Secretary of Cookies, Deserts, and Holidays: Noah Mattingly | Chief of Staff: Raylon Rakies | Attorney General: Brennan Orberson |
The Biggest Cities In Yorkland
1# New Yorkland (Population: 15 – Pattonia) 2# New Hamsterdam (Population: 10 – Cedarland) 3# Transylvania (Population: 7 – Cedarland) 4# Glenroch (Population: 6 – Pattonia) 5# Moonshire (Population: 6 – Cedarland) 6# Højvig (Population: 6 – Hampton) 7# Cashel (Population: 5 – Hampton) 8# Cork (Population: 5 - Hampton) 9# Bethlehem (Population: 5 - Cedarland) 10# Formatie (Population: 4 - Macowa)
Citizenship / Passports
Passports: To get one you have to be a citizen of Yorkland by filling out a citizenship form, then you pay 10£ then 5£ for the passport. Then you will get it sent to you.
Religion
Yorkland is a majority Catholic country but some are other denominations. The states of Cedarland, Pattonia, Hamton, Macowa, and Charleston are Catholic. And others are Baptist or Protestant and some even being Atheist but in Yorkland we accept all religions.
Holidays
| Month | Day | Name |
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| January | 1 | New Years Day |
| 5 | Feast of the Epiphany – Three Kings Day (For Christians) | |
| 6 | National Shortbread Cookie Day | |
| February | 14 | Valentine’s Day |
| March | 1 | Ramadan (For Muslims) |
| 5 | Ash Wednesday (For Christians) | |
| 14 | Holi (For Hindus) | |
| 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | |
| 25 | Feast of the Annunciation (For Christians) | |
| April | 7 | Festtäg Begins |
| 11 | Festtäg Ends | |
| 12 | Passover (For Jews) | |
| 13 | Palm Sunday (For Christans) | |
| 18 | Good Friday (For Christans) | |
| 20 | Easter Sunday (For Christans and rest of Yorkland) | |
| 28 | National Blueberry Pie Day | |
| 30 | National Oatmeal Cookie Day | |
| May | 3 | Kentucky Derby |
| 11 | Mothers Day | |
| 26 | Memorial Day | |
| June | 6 | D-Day |
| 15 | Fathers Day | |
| 18 | Independence Day | |
| 19 | Juneteenth | |
| 20 | National Peanut Butter Cookie Day | |
| July | 1 | National Gingersnap Cookie Day |
| 8 | National Blueberry Day | |
| 9 | National Sugar Cookie Day | |
| 11 | National Blue Berry Muffin Day | |
| August | 1 | National Spritz Cookies Day |
| 3 | National S'mores Day | |
| 4 | National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day | |
| September | 1 | Labor Day |
| 7 | Grandparents Day | |
| 14 | National Black and White Cookie Day | |
| 20 | Oktoberfest Begins | |
| 22 | Rosh Hashanah (For Jews) | |
| 23 | National Maple Cookie Day | |
| 26 | National Pancake Day | |
| October | 1 | Yom Kippur (For Jews) |
| 7 | National Taco Day | |
| 13 | Indigenous People Day | |
| 20 | Diwali (For Hindus) | |
| 26 | National Pumpkin Day | |
| 31 | Halloween | |
| November | 1 | All Saint’s Day (For Christians) |
| 3 | All Souls Day (For Christians) | |
| 11 | Veteran’s Day | |
| 26 | National Gingerbread Man Day | |
| 27 | Thanksgiving Day | |
| 28 | National French Toast Day | |
| 30 | Advent Starts (For Christians) | |
| December | 1 | National Cookie Cutter Week |
| 4 | National Cookie Day | |
| 7 | National Cookie Cutter Week Ends | |
| 14 | Hanukkah Begins (For Jews) | |
| 24 | Christmas Eve | |
| 25 | Christmas Day (For Christians and the rest of Yorkland) | |
| 26 | Boxing Day | |
| 26 | Kwanzaa | |
| 31 | New Years Eve |
States
Cedarland
The Emperor of Yorkland is the Governor of Cedarland. It is the 1st state to join Yorkland. The most important Kingdom in this Empire. It has the Capital of Yorkland, New Hamsterdam. We even have the Pumpkin Patch. We have the Yorkland Printing Department and the armory. And even the palace in New Hamsterdam. It also has the most power of all of the kingdoms in Yorkland. It has the bank which has the banknotes and makes them. It is a Delta Plains state, and its state motto is “Onward Cedarland”
Pattonia
The State of Pattonia is very rural. It’s also very important because it produces 42% of all crops and gardens of Yorkland. It is the 2nd State to join Yorkland. It is also known for there beautiful livestock. It also supplies the most amount of soldiers. And it has the drafting office, Agriculture office, and Fort, Fortresses, Camps, etc. It is a Sun Belt state. Its State Motto is “Serve and protect Pattonia, above all else Protect the Leader, Pattonia and God.”
Lebstonland
The State of Lebstonland is the 9th state to join the country of Yorkland. It is ran by Raylon Raikes It is a small state but makes up for that in culture. It has the most cars in the country. It has the Yorkland car dealership. It also has the Yorkland's lookout. It is apart of the Wind Belt, and the state motto is “Forgive thyself”
Hampton
The State of Hampton is one of the Most beautiful state in the world! It is also the 3rd state to join Yorkland. With it’s amazing hills with bunnies -hopping. It could be an odd one out Because of the PUG WORSHIPPING. However, this state is the second most that Supplies Yorkland with soldiers and smaller timber than Wildern for smaller projects. It also has the Jail, Prison, and the Water Department. It is a Delta Plains State with the states of Cedarland and Wealville. Its State Motto is “The Wild is our Strength!”
Macowa
The state of Macowa is the biggest state. It is the 5th state to join Yorkland. It is also heavily influenced by Italian culture. It has heavy productions of crops beating Pattonia. It has the Agricultural Distribution Department also known as the A.D.D. Also producing the only fresh beef and milk in Yorkland. It is a Wheat Valley State, and its state motto is “One people, One goal, One faith”
Amberwood
The governor of Amderwood is Carter Sapp. It is the 13th state of Yorkland. It is more SnapDragon leaning state than most. It has the 5th largest population of the Yorkland States. Amderwood like the states of Cedarland and Pattonia are heavy in German culture. It has the post office for the Sun belt region. Its motto is “The Final Frontier”
Merlionia
The state of Merlionia is a Mid-Southern state with a population of 10 people. Its governor is Andrew Ray. It is the 12th state to join Yorkland. It has been in Yorkland before but it got kicked out but he is back in. The twelve stars on the white bars of the state flag represent it being the twelfth state of Yorkland. Its state motto is “From fire, to stone”
Amethyst
The state of Amethyst is the 15th state of Yorkland. You can tell as the 15 stars going over the mountain of the flag. The Governor of Amethyst is Amelia Mattingly. It is in the Wind Belt with the other states of Merlonia and Lebstonland. It is a BraveRaven majority state which they have voted for in elections. Its motto is “One State, One Spirit”
Charleston
This state is the 11th state that joined Yorkland. It is owned by Charles T, the state of Charleston is a Wheat Valley state with Macowa and Aruna Islands. Its state motto is “Unity gives us strength”
Wealville
It is the 6th world largest place in Yorkland Also it brings different food to Wealville. It is the 10th state to join Yorkland. They own parts of Loretto like Nally's auto repair and Corner food mart . They Have the largest trampoline in Yorkland. It is apart of the Delta Plains, and the state motto is “In God We Trust”
Sapphire
The state of Sapphire is the 14th state. It’s Governor is Brennan Orberson. It is a Delta Plains state along with Hampton, Cedarland, and Wealville. Its state capital is Ornamon. It has the most hunters in Yorkland. Its state motto is “Success is Nothing Without Faith”
Wildern
This State is a breakaway region of Pattonia and turned into its own state. It is the 4th State to join Yorkland. The only reason it broke away is because it was too far away for Seth so instead it became its own state governed by him and it provides huge amounts of timber. Owned by Eric Patterson. It is a Sun Belt state with the states of Pattonia, Amberwood, and Merlionia. Its state motto is “To lead is to serve”
Longtion
The governor of Longtion is Brayden Daniel. It is the 16th state of Yorkland. It is more SnapDragon leaning state than most. Longtion like the states of Amethyst and Merlionia are more British culture than other states. It is in the Wheat Valley region. Its motto is “Long we are!”
Nigui
The governor of Nigui is Tomas Cox. It is the 17th state of Yorkland. Nigui like the states of Amethyst and Merlionia are more British culture than other states. It is in the Sun Belt region. Its motto is “We thy people”
Aruna Islands
These are the islands that Yorkland claims.And are very popular for tourism. It’s the 6th state to join Yorkland. The first island at the top is called Nammu. The second island is called Shizumi it is the biggest island.The third island is called Mizuka. The last island is called Nohea which is the smallest island. It's a Wheat Valley State. And its state motto is “Happy little Islands”
Yorkish Pounds
The Yorkland Pound was adopted in 2022 as the official currency of the Empire. The Bills have stamped smiley faces on their front or drawn in times of low resources. The Bills are 1 - 1000 pounds, 1 pound is equal to 10 US dollars. Coins are made from 1$ to 10 cents. These Red Jaspers are the best resource of Yorkland. However, Red Riders or Red Jasper are used for trade sometimes of Yorkland these are small valuable rocks found in the mines of West Point. From Red to Pink, these rocks are super valuable on the Yorkland Market. As well as the Bills, Yorkland has a wide, one of the most advanced micro nation economies!
Yorkish Law
Law 1 No eagles on things Law 2 - No slander of the leader of Yorkland. Law 3 - No more than three titles of a king. Law 4 - Only one flag for state. Law 5 - Gods 10 commandments. Law 6 - No disrespect for flags of Yorkland and the leader etc. Law 7 - Trying to succeed from the country. Law 8 - No disrespect any book from Yorkland. Law 9 - Don't harm/break nature Law 10 - Song lyrics that have been written by someone in Yorkland that is not a national language will go in punishment. Law 11 - You must have a license plate on your wall or on your vehicle/bike. Law 12- You must have a area to honor Yorkland, (You should have the Yorkland flag and your state flag in that area, and you can put your license plate in there as well, you also put your Code of law, Yorkish Alphabet, and Becliaphic Alphabet.) Law 13 - You can not change your flag given to you. [This includes profile pic] Law 14 - No illegal immigration to Yorkland.
Yorkish Food Culture
Yorkland culture is heavily influenced by German Culture and Becliaphic. As an example, Pretzels are super common with Yorkland's elderly. Though Pretzels are common with everybody, another rival has appeared — Cheez Its! They are also extremely popular with everybody as well as pretzels. Non alcoholic drinks like Lemonade, Sweet Tea, Green Tea, Water, and soda. Foods like sausages, biscuits, bread, grilled chicken, bacon sandwiches, pork chops, steaks, fried chicken, chicken nuggets, eggs, and Belgian Fries are the normal Yorkland person’s diet. People call Breakfast Smoko and it is at 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Lunch is called Lunch and it is from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Supper/Dinner is called Dinner and it is from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Military uniforms
The Cedarland Uniform consists of an red and black flannel with a tricorn hat also with black or white pants also shorts. Pattonia’s Uniforms are: Gray and white flannel and khaki pants with a tricorn hat. Hampton’s Uniforms would be a black and red with white and a tricorn hat. Wildern would be same except dark green and black and have shorts with a tricorn hat. Macoawa has Dark green flannel & Khaki pants with a tricorn hat. Most states vary with uniforms for diversity & strength as well as so Generals and Officers can spot them from afar. Also so that the enemies can see the soldiers of the states of Cedarland and Hampton because they want the challenge.