Democratic Republic of Benjastan
Democratic Republic of Benjastan | |
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Anthem: "The Commonwealth of Toil" | |
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| Capital and largest city | Thomasville |
| Recognised national languages | English Esperanto |
| Religion | Secular |
| Demonym | Benjastanian |
| Government | Federal Picklist presidential republic under a multi-party system |
| Benjamin Pickles | |
| Sha'uri Ellis | |
| Gus Rósínśtí | |
• Chairman of the People's National Congress | Gaia Grìbhinneach |
| Legislature | People's National Congress |
| Independence from Canada | |
• State established | 16 October 2017 |
• Current constitution | 30 May 2020 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.42 km2 (0.16 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 21.6 |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 37 |
| Currency | Benjastan Dollar (de jure) Canadian Dollar (de facto) |
| Time zone | EST |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +1 (226) |
| Internet TLD | (proposed) .bt |
The Democratic Republic of Benjastan (Esperanto: Demokratia Respubliko Benjastano) is a self-declared sovereign state, or micronation, which has not received recognition from any major geopolitical organization. Benjastan seceded from Canada on 16 October 2017. Originally called the Democratic Kingdom of Benjastan, the Congress voted to become a Republic on 30 December 2017. Benjastan is a socialist Presidential Republic, and the current President of Benjastan is Benjamin Pickles, who has served since 2017.
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Government
Benjastan is a Presidential Republic, with one recognized party. Similar to some macronations, including the United States of America, Benjastan's government is run in three branches. Each of these branches oversee a separate part of the Benjastanian Government, ensuring the separation of powers.
Executive
The executive branch consists of the President, Vice President, First Secretary, and the Cabinet. The cabinet is made-up of Secretaries, each of whom run a specific section of the Benjastanian executive. These include the Treasury, the Department of Labour, the Department of the State, and several others. The President is the Chair of Cabinet, and the First Secretary, an elected position, represents the legislative branch in the cabinet. The incumbent President is Benjamin Pickles, the incumbent Vice President is Sha'uri Ellis, and the incumbent First Secretary is Gus Rósínśtí.
Legislative
- Main article: People's National Congress of Benjastan
The Legislative Branch of the Benjastanian Government consists of the People's National Congress, which is elected by the people of Benjastan every three months. The current of the PNC is Lukas da Cunha.
Judicial
Unlike many other countries, the Judicial Branch of Benjastan is elected. Every three months, an election is held for members of the Judicial Assembly, with one elected from each of three geographic districts. These members serve as a body similar to a Jury. As well as this, a Chairperson of the Judicial Assembly is elected annually. The current Chair is Tovor Kimyona.
Picklism
The ideology followed by the Democratic Republic of Benjastan is known as "Picklism". The main philosopher of the ideology is Benjamin Pickles, the President of Benjastan. Picklism is a mixture of Agrarian Socialism, Luxemburgism, and Democratic Confederalism. It has four central tenants, known as the "guidlines for the people". These tenants are Democracy, Socialism, Agrarianism, and Confederalism.
Territory
Mainland Benjastan is located in Ontario, Canada. Its location is known only to the President, his family, and the highest ranking members of the Benjastanian Government. Benjastan's extended territories include Brissenden Island (located in Quebec, Canada), Cupboardio (located in Ontario, Canada), and the Nith River Territory (Ontario, Canada). Benjastan's subdivisions are states and SARs.
Subdivisions
| Flag | State | Population | Governor |
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Outer Benjastan | 7 | Roy Jackson |
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Parentilla | 1 | Karyn Pickles |
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Attika | 6 | Jamie da Cunha |
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Kitcha | 6 | Alex Bros |
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Bathemia | 4 | Crispin Speakman |
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Birsland | 4 | Pun Watta |
| Commune | Population |
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| East Beddington | 1 |
| Desao | 1 |
| Caush | 1 |
| Floortion | 2 |
| Windiwa | 2 |
| Dinara | 2 |
| Pickloue | 1 |
| Iaina | 1 |
| Kartino | 1 |
| Benston | 1 |
| Flag | SAR | Population | Administrator |
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Thomasville District | 1 | Benjamin Pickles |
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Cupboardio | 0 | Ian Pickles |
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Calland | 4 | Molly Pickles |
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Brissenden Island | 2 | Neiland Brissenden |
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Nith River Territory | 5 | Logan Jack |
Culture
Benjastanian Culture is largely based on North American society. Though, Benjastanian culture is far less consumerist and far more ecological.
Holidays
Benjastan recognizes all Canadian civic holidays, as well as all Judeo-Christian and Islamic Holy Days.
| Date | Name |
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| 8 January | Bowie Day |
| 19 March | Spring Festival |
| 22 April | Unification Day |
| 1 May | President's Day |
| 20 June | Summer Festival |
| 22 September | Fall Festival |
| 16 October | Independence Day |
| 8 November | Comrade's Day |
| 21 December | Winter Festival |
| 30 December | Republic Day |
Sports
Benjastan's national sports are chess and downhill skiing. Swimming and dodgeball are also very popular. Sporting is not a very popular pastime in Benjastan, as most citizens prefer to read a good book instead.
Cuisine
Benjastanian cuisine is a blend of South Asian and European/North American foods. The national dish is Pad Thai, and the national drink is sparkling water. Pizza is also a very popular food, as well as curry.
Language
The official languages of Benjastan are Benjastanian and English. English is the most commonly spoken language, while Benjastanian is still popular. Benjastanian is a blend of English and French, and uses the latin alphabet.
Religion
Benjastan is a very secular nation. While many Benjastanians are personally religious, religion is never a factor in government or politics. The most common religion is Christianity, specifically the United Church of Benjastan.
Foreign relations
Benjastan recognizes all UN member states except for the United States of America and the State of Israel.
Unilateral recognition
Mutual recognition
Unrecognized and denounced nations
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