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language= Majority English | | language= Majority English | | ||
| − | population= | + | population= 4.5 billion | |
capital= Loashia City, Capital Territory| | capital= Loashia City, Capital Territory| | ||
currency= Browntopia Dollar | | currency= Browntopia Dollar | | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | In a time long past, a brave man trekked across a barren landscape. His name was Mats Sundin, a Swedish explorer, sent by King Olaf Dryden VI to discover a "New Found Land". He found a land. A land called Loashia, or so the natives called it. It was a land greater than distance or time. No need to note where it was or whence it came, only to know that it was Loashia. | |
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| + | In 1904, the United States of America founded a colony in the region. They called it Amerika Territory. Before 1910, Finland founded Helsinki Territory, to the north. Over the next 50 years, the geographic region known as Loashia would be cropped up into colonies and small, insignificant states. | ||
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| + | World War II was over. The Cold War was afoot. The year was 1965. In the wake of mass decolonization, all the states and colonies in Loashia gained complete independence, with the exception of Amerika Territory, which would continue to be loosely tied to the United States until 1982. | ||
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| + | By 1980, tensions had grown to be too great between the relatively new states, as they jockeyed for greater power. On the 5th of June, 1980, North Loashia declared war on South Loashia, starting the ''[[Longitude Wars]]''. East Loashia entered on the side of ally South Loashia, and Amerika Territory would come to the aid of North Loashia. | ||
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| + | In 1981, West Loashia and Helsinki Territory entered the war, allied with each other to bring an end to the conflict. North Loashian troops would capture the South Loashian capital of Loshan, while West Loashia/Helsinki forced the surrender of East Loashian troops. On August 1st, 1981, South Loashia and East Loashia formally surrendered to North Loashia, who assumed sovereignty over the conquered states. | ||
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| + | In a greedy attempt to conquer its neighbours, North Loashia launched missile strikes on Amerika, West Loashia, and Helsinki. Three days later, on February 5th, 1982, the three nations would merge to form one, strong state to stand against their enemies. It was called the Allied States of West Loashia, Sacramento was named the capital. An Amerikan politician named Tuvok T'Pol proclaimed himself President, with support of the Governing Council. The next day, on February 6th, President Tuvok declared war on North Loashia, starting the ''Latitude Wars''. Only a month later, North Loashian troops would capture Sacramento and assassinate President Tuvok. A full surrender was signed on March 16th, 1982, giving North Loashia control over the entire geographical area. With that, North Loashia renamed itself simply Loashia. The former states were now mere provinces within a greater nation. But there was no central government. North Loashia ruled as a stronger province over the others. | ||
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| + | By December of 1983, separatist tensions erupted when East Loashian rebels carried out a terror attack on Tippecanoe, the capital city of Loashia. In response, North and West Loashia provinces declared war on South and East Loashia. This began the ''Loashian Civil War'', on December 8th, 1983. | ||
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| + | Well into 1984, the North and the West had suffered heavy losses. North Loashia had already been weakened by its past conquests, and could no longer hold Loashia together. By July 10th, 1984, both were forced to surrender. South and East Loashia now took up a ruling role over Loashia, making reforms to make it more democratic, to the dislike of the totalitarian North Loashia. | ||
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| + | On October 1st, 1984, a day remembered as Liberation Day in North Loashia, Northern separatists carried out terror attacks throughout Loashia. The provincial government declared its independence from Loashia. On October 5th, Loashia declared war on North Loashia, starting the ''Reunification War''. Within days, the battered North Loashia is soundly beaten. Separatists either abandon their cause or flee the region. A full surrender was signed on October 20th. With North Loashia rejoined and separatist threats quelled, talks began between provincial leaders in November of 1984 to solidify their union under one democratic government. | ||
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| + | January 1st, 1985 is remembered as Alliance Day. On that date, Loashia issued its first formal Constitution. Capital Glen was selected as the future site of Loashia City, the new, neutral capital city. Furthermore, Loashia is renamed the Allied States of Loashia. ''"Mats Sundin Save Loashia"'', a song sung by Loashian troops during the ''Reunification War'', was adopted as the national anthem. | ||
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| + | On February 29th, 1985, Sarek Piqard, a Vulcan from South Loashia, was elected the 1st Prime Minister of the Allied States of Loashia. A South Loashian Talaxian named Neelix Kes led the official opposition. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
| − | Loashia | + | Loashia is a parliamentary democracy. The three branches of government include the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial. |
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| + | [http://loashia.tripod.com/id2.html Government of Loashia] | ||
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| + | ===Executive Branch=== | ||
| + | The power of the executive branch is vested in the Prime Minister and the President. The Prime Minister appoints the members of the Governors Council, except to the position of Opposition Leader. The Governors Council currently is comprised of 18 members, including the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader, and 16 other members. The Prime Minister is elected by the people of Loashia, while the President is elected by the regions of Loashia. | ||
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| + | ===Legislative Branch=== | ||
| + | The legislative branch of the federal government consists of the Peoples Council. Citizens vote in a proportional representation list fashion for the party of their choice. The party with the largest percentage of the popular vote wins the election and forms the government. The leader of the winning party is sworn in as the Prime Minister. The leader of the second-place party is sworn in as Opposition Leader. The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader hold seats in both the Peoples Council and the Governors Council, hence receiving a double vote. For legislation to become law, it must passed by the Peoples Council and the Governors Council. If there is a deadlock between the two branches, the Prime Minister casts the tie-breaking ballot. Once legislation passes both branches, it is signed into law by the President. The Peoples Council has 200 seats, of which all 200 are elected from The Allied States of Loashia. Members are elected to five-year terms. | ||
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| + | ===Judicial Branch=== | ||
| + | The judicial branch consists of the Judicial Council. Justices of the federal bench are elected by the citizens, and serve for life, or until they voluntarily resign or retire. Justices can also be removed by the citizens via referendum. The Judicial Council is comprised 11 members, 10 Justices, and 1 Chief Justice. The current Chief Justice is Supreme Judge Judy. | ||
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==Key Figures== | ==Key Figures== | ||
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[[Category:Browntopia]] [[Category:Nations]] | [[Category:Browntopia]] [[Category:Nations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:45, 20 October 2005
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| Flag of Loashia | |
| Motto: "Ye Grand Olde State" | |
| http://loashia.tripod.com/map.html | |
| Region | Browntopia |
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| Capital | Loashia City, Capital Territory |
| Official Language(s) | Majority English |
| Leader | President Pickerd and Prime Minister Chekov |
| Population | 4.5 billion |
| Currency | Browntopia Dollar |
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Contents
Background
Loashia is an independent state, located in the Region of Browntopia. It is formally called the Allied States of Loashia, although it was once called the Holy Christian Empire of Loashia when a radical named Godthab seized control for a day. It is a member of the Browntopia Cooperative and the Browntopia Monetary Reform Accord. For more information, go to http://loashia.tripod.com.
History
In a time long past, a brave man trekked across a barren landscape. His name was Mats Sundin, a Swedish explorer, sent by King Olaf Dryden VI to discover a "New Found Land". He found a land. A land called Loashia, or so the natives called it. It was a land greater than distance or time. No need to note where it was or whence it came, only to know that it was Loashia.
In 1904, the United States of America founded a colony in the region. They called it Amerika Territory. Before 1910, Finland founded Helsinki Territory, to the north. Over the next 50 years, the geographic region known as Loashia would be cropped up into colonies and small, insignificant states.
World War II was over. The Cold War was afoot. The year was 1965. In the wake of mass decolonization, all the states and colonies in Loashia gained complete independence, with the exception of Amerika Territory, which would continue to be loosely tied to the United States until 1982.
By 1980, tensions had grown to be too great between the relatively new states, as they jockeyed for greater power. On the 5th of June, 1980, North Loashia declared war on South Loashia, starting the Longitude Wars. East Loashia entered on the side of ally South Loashia, and Amerika Territory would come to the aid of North Loashia.
In 1981, West Loashia and Helsinki Territory entered the war, allied with each other to bring an end to the conflict. North Loashian troops would capture the South Loashian capital of Loshan, while West Loashia/Helsinki forced the surrender of East Loashian troops. On August 1st, 1981, South Loashia and East Loashia formally surrendered to North Loashia, who assumed sovereignty over the conquered states.
In a greedy attempt to conquer its neighbours, North Loashia launched missile strikes on Amerika, West Loashia, and Helsinki. Three days later, on February 5th, 1982, the three nations would merge to form one, strong state to stand against their enemies. It was called the Allied States of West Loashia, Sacramento was named the capital. An Amerikan politician named Tuvok T'Pol proclaimed himself President, with support of the Governing Council. The next day, on February 6th, President Tuvok declared war on North Loashia, starting the Latitude Wars. Only a month later, North Loashian troops would capture Sacramento and assassinate President Tuvok. A full surrender was signed on March 16th, 1982, giving North Loashia control over the entire geographical area. With that, North Loashia renamed itself simply Loashia. The former states were now mere provinces within a greater nation. But there was no central government. North Loashia ruled as a stronger province over the others.
By December of 1983, separatist tensions erupted when East Loashian rebels carried out a terror attack on Tippecanoe, the capital city of Loashia. In response, North and West Loashia provinces declared war on South and East Loashia. This began the Loashian Civil War, on December 8th, 1983.
Well into 1984, the North and the West had suffered heavy losses. North Loashia had already been weakened by its past conquests, and could no longer hold Loashia together. By July 10th, 1984, both were forced to surrender. South and East Loashia now took up a ruling role over Loashia, making reforms to make it more democratic, to the dislike of the totalitarian North Loashia.
On October 1st, 1984, a day remembered as Liberation Day in North Loashia, Northern separatists carried out terror attacks throughout Loashia. The provincial government declared its independence from Loashia. On October 5th, Loashia declared war on North Loashia, starting the Reunification War. Within days, the battered North Loashia is soundly beaten. Separatists either abandon their cause or flee the region. A full surrender was signed on October 20th. With North Loashia rejoined and separatist threats quelled, talks began between provincial leaders in November of 1984 to solidify their union under one democratic government.
January 1st, 1985 is remembered as Alliance Day. On that date, Loashia issued its first formal Constitution. Capital Glen was selected as the future site of Loashia City, the new, neutral capital city. Furthermore, Loashia is renamed the Allied States of Loashia. "Mats Sundin Save Loashia", a song sung by Loashian troops during the Reunification War, was adopted as the national anthem.
On February 29th, 1985, Sarek Piqard, a Vulcan from South Loashia, was elected the 1st Prime Minister of the Allied States of Loashia. A South Loashian Talaxian named Neelix Kes led the official opposition.
Government
Loashia is a parliamentary democracy. The three branches of government include the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial.
Executive Branch
The power of the executive branch is vested in the Prime Minister and the President. The Prime Minister appoints the members of the Governors Council, except to the position of Opposition Leader. The Governors Council currently is comprised of 18 members, including the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader, and 16 other members. The Prime Minister is elected by the people of Loashia, while the President is elected by the regions of Loashia.
Legislative Branch
The legislative branch of the federal government consists of the Peoples Council. Citizens vote in a proportional representation list fashion for the party of their choice. The party with the largest percentage of the popular vote wins the election and forms the government. The leader of the winning party is sworn in as the Prime Minister. The leader of the second-place party is sworn in as Opposition Leader. The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader hold seats in both the Peoples Council and the Governors Council, hence receiving a double vote. For legislation to become law, it must passed by the Peoples Council and the Governors Council. If there is a deadlock between the two branches, the Prime Minister casts the tie-breaking ballot. Once legislation passes both branches, it is signed into law by the President. The Peoples Council has 200 seats, of which all 200 are elected from The Allied States of Loashia. Members are elected to five-year terms.
Judicial Branch
The judicial branch consists of the Judicial Council. Justices of the federal bench are elected by the citizens, and serve for life, or until they voluntarily resign or retire. Justices can also be removed by the citizens via referendum. The Judicial Council is comprised 11 members, 10 Justices, and 1 Chief Justice. The current Chief Justice is Supreme Judge Judy.
Current Policies
Latest Election Results
Key Figures
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