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Located in the northern reaches of the region of [[Haven]], the Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic (ARIA) was formed following the purchase by the Grand Duchy of [[Tarasovka]] of the [[Allanea|Allanean]] State of Atlantic Island, which comprised the stated island and a large number of smaller islands in its vicinity. The name was chosen by the local authorities so that the abbreviation would match the name of a famous Russian-speaking Metal band Aria.  
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Located in the northern reaches of the region of [[Haven]], the Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic (ARIA) was formed following the purchase by the Grand Duchy of [[Tarasovka]] of the [[Allanea|Allanean]] State of [[Atlantic Island]], which comprised the stated island and a large number of smaller islands in its vicinity. The name was chosen by the local authorities so that the abbreviation would match the name of a famous Russian-speaking Metal band Aria.  
  
 
Usually, the Republic is referred to by its short form of Atlantic Island. One must, however, remember that the Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic does not cover the entirety of Atlantic Island and borders the [[Tarasovka#Sovereign_Base_Areas|Sovereign Base Area of Pitzunda]], also under Taraskovyan jurisdiction.
 
Usually, the Republic is referred to by its short form of Atlantic Island. One must, however, remember that the Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic does not cover the entirety of Atlantic Island and borders the [[Tarasovka#Sovereign_Base_Areas|Sovereign Base Area of Pitzunda]], also under Taraskovyan jurisdiction.

Revision as of 19:37, 3 October 2005

Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic
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Region: Haven
Map: No map available yet
Official Language(s): English, Russian
Capital: Libertyville
Population: approx. 100 million
Currency: Taraskovyan Frank
Minister-Chancellor: (Fancy name to be made up)
Overseer: High Count Kiril Molodarskiy
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Located in the northern reaches of the region of Haven, the Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic (ARIA) was formed following the purchase by the Grand Duchy of Tarasovka of the Allanean State of Atlantic Island, which comprised the stated island and a large number of smaller islands in its vicinity. The name was chosen by the local authorities so that the abbreviation would match the name of a famous Russian-speaking Metal band Aria.

Usually, the Republic is referred to by its short form of Atlantic Island. One must, however, remember that the Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic does not cover the entirety of Atlantic Island and borders the Sovereign Base Area of Pitzunda, also under Taraskovyan jurisdiction.

Relations towards the Grand Duchy

The Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic is not part of the Grand Duchy of Tarasovka, but rather a dependency of the Grand Duchy with extensive autonomy. The Grand Duchy does not, unless it is absolutely necessary, intervene with the interior policies of the local government, yet retains all powers over the foreign policy and defence of the territory. The inhabitants of the republic do not have the Taraskovyan citizenship, temporarily having the special Class B Permit.

A referendum on whether to strive for Taraskovyan citizenship or create a citizenship of its own is to be held in the republic shortly. Atlantic Islanders, however, enjoy a greater deal of freedom in such areas as firearms and drugs.

The Grand Duke of all Taraskovya is the official Head of State of the Republic, but delegates his authority to the Overseer.

Politics

Minister-Chancellor

The Minister-Chancellor of Atlantic Island is elected every four years by a direct vote of the republic’s population. He acts as the chief executive of the republic and forms the government of the autonomous territory. The election of the first Minister-Chancellor happened shortly after the transfer of the state of Atlantic Island into Taraskovyan ownership.

Congress

The Congress is the legislative authority in the republic, subdivided into two branches.

Council of States

The Council of States is the upper house of Congress and comprises the representatives from each of the State composing the Autonomous Republic. The Senators are elected directly by the population of their states.

House of Representatives

The House of Representatives is the lower house of Congress and comprises representatives from single-member constituencies.

Overseer

The Grand Ducal Overseer to the Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic is appointed by the Grand Ducal Parliament for an indefinite period of time, with the Parliament having the ability to replace the Overseer as it deems necessary. The Overseer has full access to everything that concerns the local authorities, be it information or installations, and can be empowered by the Grand Ducal Parliament to intervene directly into the interior affairs of the autonomous republic to best serve the interests of the Grand Duchy.

Economy and Culture

The autonomous republic is by far the poorest of all territories under Taraskovyan jurisdiction, excluding the Dominion of Dreamreach which so far only has a permanent scientific and military population and, as such, is not taken into economic ratings. The high crime level and other serious problems are a challenge not only to the local government, but to the Grand Duchy and the entire Taraskovyan nation as a whole. Atlantic Islanders are, as former Allaneans, both similar and distant from the Taraskovyans. Even the local Russian minority is different from their counterparts in Tarasovka in such areas as religion and way of life.