Ethan Smith

The Great Land of Ethan Smith is a great nation. It has a long history dating back to the Bronze Age and continues this history into becoming a very modern and technologically advanced nation. The nation is a Constitutional Republic.

Ethan Smith

Flag of Ethan Smith
Motto: Whatever
Region	Rineu
Capital	Ethania
Official Language(s)	No Official Language (English is widely used)
Leader	Ethan Smith
Population	1,358,000,000
Currency	Ethan Dollar(€$)
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General Information

The Flag

This flag shown here was first made in the Rineu Flag Creation Service by Charred Knights.

The Currency

The current currency of the Great Land of Ethan Smith is the Ethan Dollar, usually written as € and then $ before the value. Example: €$1.00. One Ethan Dollar is equal to sixty-five U.S. cents.

The Coat of Arms

The coat of arms represents many things. The red represents the nation's strength. The yellow represents the nation's generosity and high-thinking. The black represents endurance and constancy. The dragon shows power, valor, and protection of the Great Land of Ethan Smith. The elegant decoration at the top of the shield shape shows superiority and royalty. The The lion on the left side means courage, mostly of the brave rebels from the Lahoyia Uprising. The unicorn means divine virtue and strength, and the crown designates authority.

History

Early History

The first people of the Great Land of Ethan Smith were from around the Early Bronze Age or around 2000 B.C. Archaeologists found that the earliest people were an agricultural society with some signs of metalworking with tin and copper. Bronze vessels used for rituals, farming instruments, and weapons were uncovered in recent archaeological digs. The famous Cornith Carvings in the Cornith Caves at the foothills of the Greater Chomla Mountains showed that these early people had their own writing. It still remains undeciphered to this day. Villages along the eastern coast of the Gulf of Magalenia near the town of Najamash, dating back to 1500 B.C., show evidence of early trading of bronze items with other early civilizations of the time.

Settlements from about 3000 years ago along the Aorata River and the Long River were heavily defended forts atop the rolling hills of the southern part of the nation. Each one had kings that ruled the walled part of the city along with the surrounding landscape. There were many coups and overturning of the leaders back then causing much turmoil for centuries. Around the 1st century B.C., the Chells people sprung up and annihilated the neighboring states eventually absorbing every other state in the vicinity. Wangi, the king at the time, managed to unite the Great Land of Ethan Smith. He installed a centralized government, a single currency, and a standardized measurement system. Most importantly, he unified the language to create a standard language for easier business and education. Because of these advances, the people of the Great Land of Ethan Smith still refer to themselves as the sons or daughters of Wangi. Although he brought along concepts that still are in effect in today's nation, he also brought many negative points. He ordered all he books that opposed his ideas to be burned. All the scholars that disagreed with his style of government were buried alive. Sixteen years after he became the ruler of a united Ethan Smith, Wangi died of mercury poisoning. The culprit was the disgruntled Officer of the King's Stables, Barlow. He put a lethal amount of mercury in Wangi's food. This put the Great Land of Ethan Smith back into chaos for another century.

Modern History

The first century A.D. were a time of reform for Ethan Smith. A new leader, Nizu, increased trade with neighboring states and improved the arts and literature. Ocean navigation was at its peak and riches from distant lands were brought to the nation. The arts were encouraged at this time which created master artwork only found in fancy-schmancy museums today. Many classic novels were also written at this time. The technological advancements were phenomenal. Boats were built stronger to sustain the growing navy. Medicine modernized greatly too, which sparked a jump in the population. The capital at the time, Cornith was booming. It was the center of trade and the arts for Ethan Smith and the surround region. This prosperity last for almost a millennium. To most people in Ethan Smith now, this is considered a time of enlightenment.

In the year 985 A.D., invading barbarians spread through the land causing widespread panic. They arrived by boat at Lahoyia Beach in the southeastern area of the nation and transmitted foreign diseases. The population declined rapidly and some people were enslaved by the conquering nation. They then colonized Ethan Smith and turning Ethan Smith into pandemonium once again. The capital, Cornith was sacked and moved to the newly built Martinos. After a century of brutal ruling, there was an uprising commonly know today as the Lahoyia Uprising, named after the famous general, Lahoyia Ponchbart that led armies of rookie soldiers across the Greater Chomla Mountains from the fertile banks of the Ekana River to the beach where the uprising started. The farmers grew tired of the unfair power and decided to revolt. Many lives were lost and upset the nation once more. After years of severe fighting, the farmers of Ethan Smith won. The barbarians finally left and the current Great Land of Ethan Smith was formed.

The last 1000 years has been beneficial for Ethan Smith. Urbanization became the norm as many people moved to the city. The city of Ethania grew to become the capital of Ethan Smith. The people started to cultivate the sparsely populated west of the country. This created a boom in not only the economy and trade but also the population. During the 1300 and 1400s, ships were sent to improve diplomacy and help Ethan Smith have a greater impact in the world. In turn many other nations sent tributes to the Great Land of Ethan Smith. Revivals in religion were common in the 1500s. Industrialization in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries spurred the economy. New technology in mining and farming decreased the prices of minerals and ores and also crops and livestock for Ethan Smith. Today Ethan Smith is one of the most advanced nations in the world.

Government

The Great Land of Ethan Smith consists of a Head of State and other government officials, which is elected by the people. Although they are the leaders, they must abide to the Constitution of Ethan Smith. The government of this nation is divided into three groups: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. All of which have equal power.

The Executive Branch

The executive branch is manages the the Great Land of Ethan Smith. Although he manages the nation, he is not allowed to make laws (the job of the legislative branch), nor to interpret them (the job of the judicial branch). In the Great Land of Ethan Smith, the leader, called the president, is the Head of Government and the Head of State. Along with the president, he or she is also aided by several ministers assigned to different subjects (ex. defense, health, etc.) The executive branch consists of the president, Ethan Smith. He currently resides in Ethania where the Presidential Palace is. There are no political parties in the Great Land of Ethan Smith, so the president isn't affiliated with a political party.

The Legislative Branch

The legislative branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. There are sixteen counties ruled by each of the sixteen cities in Ethan Smith. In the House of Representatives, Each county is represented proportionately according to each county's population. The representatives are elected by the people for two-year terms. The current number of seats is 112, although this number can change due to the rising immigration rate. In the Senate, each county is represented by two people, making the total number of seats in the Senate thirty-two. Each senator serves for four-year terms, but the terms are staggered. Every year, one-fourth of the senators step down so that the leader, called the general, of each of the ex-senator's county can appoint new senators. The two halves of the legislative branch serve to balance the power between themselves.

The Judicial Branch

The judicial branch is basically the court system of Ethan Smith. It resolves disputes and finds out what is lawful and what is illegal. The judicial branch interprets the law for the case being brought up, but it is forbidden for the judicial branch to create the law. Each court uses the Constitution of Ethan Smith as the starting point of interpreting law. Each county in Ethan Smith has a court. If the county court is not able to to close a case, then it is brought up to the Supreme Court, in Ethania.

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