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| align=center colspan=2 style="background:#f9f9f9;" | [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Namellar/GDT/ARIA.png Map of Atlantic Island]
| [[Haven]]
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|'''Official Languages''' || [[English]], [[Russian]]
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| '''Government''' || Federal Imperial Realm
| [[English]], [[Russian]]
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| '''Minister-Chancellor''' || Johnathan Darrington
| Libertyville
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| '''[[Capital]]''' || Libertyville
| approx. 100 million
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| '''Population''' || approx 100 million
| [[Taraskovyan Frank]]
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| '''Currency''' || 1 [[Taraskovyan Frank]] = 100 Centimes
| Kirill McClintock
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| 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 [[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.
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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 secession of the [[Allanea|Allanean]] State of '''Freedom Island''' to the [[Taraskovya]]n Federation. The name of the newly created entity was chosen by the local authorities so that the abbreviation would match the name of a famous Russian-speaking Metal band Aria.  
  
==Relations towards the Grand Duchy==
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Usually, the Republic is referred to by its short form of Atlantic Island, which is not to be confused with the "Atlantic Island state" that is still part of Allanea.
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.
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The [[Mikhail II Shakhovskoy|Grand Duke of all Taraskovya]] is the official Head of State of the Republic, but delegates his authority to the [[Autonomous_Republic_of_the_Island_of_Atlantic#Overseer|Overseer]].
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==Politics==
  
===Citizenship===
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===Imperial Realm===
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The Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic is a Realm of the Taraskovyan Empire and, as such, sends representatives to the Imperial Parliament. Taraskovyan citizens domiciled in ARIA have the rights of constitutional and legislative initiative on the Imperial level.
  
The inhabitants of Atlantic Island are citizens of the Autonomous Republic. Atlantic Islanders require a permit to settle and work in the Grand Duchy and in the various Taraskovyan dependencies, which differentiates them from Taraskovyan citizens that have the right to settle and work in any of the territories under Taraskovyan jurisdiction.
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Despite the Realm's official name stating that it is a Republic, His Most August Majesty [[[[Mikhail II Shakhovskoy|Mikhail]] the Vasilevs of all Taraskovya is the supreme authority in the territory.
 
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Atlantic Islanders do not vote in Grand Ducal referenda and elections, even if the Autonomous Republic can be subjected to the will of the Grand Ducal Parliament.
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Vis-à-vis of the outside world, it is the Grand Duchy that assumes protection and patronage over citizens of the Autonomous Republic. The Grand Duchy makes sure that foreign authorities treat the citizens of ARIA just as they would treat Taraskovyan citizens.
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==Politics==
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===Minister-Chancellor===
 
===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.
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The executive authority lies with the Minister-Chancellor. Unlike in other Realms, where a parliamentary system prevails, the Minister-Chancellor of Atlantic Island is elected every four years by a direct vote of the republic’s population and not by Congress. He acts as the chief executive of the republic and forms the government of the autonomous territory.
  
 
===Congress===
 
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The House of Representatives is the lower house of Congress and comprises directly elected representatives from single-member constituencies, with the total number of representatives being fixed to 200.
 
The House of Representatives is the lower house of Congress and comprises directly elected representatives from single-member constituencies, with the total number of representatives being fixed to 200.
  
===Overseer===
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===Citizenship===
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.
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Originally, the inhabitants of Atlantic Island used to be citizens of the Autonomous Republic and required a permit to settle and work in the Grand Duchy and in the various Taraskovyan dependencies. The measure was initially approved in an island-wide referendum.
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However, two years later the Grand Ducal Parliament of Taraskovya announced that the existence of a separate Atlantic Islander citizenship was void and null and made all former ARIA citizens full Taraskovyan citizens. The measure was condemned by the [[Allanean Island Party]] and the [[Independence Party (ARIA)]], but was welcomed by a number of Atlantic Islanders who profited from the opportunity to migrate to [[Lagoon]] and [[New Crimea]].
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==Economy and Culture==
 
==Economy and Culture==
The autonomous republic is by far the poorest of all territories under Taraskovyan jurisdiction, excluding the [[Tarasovka#Dominion_of_Dreamreach|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.
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Atlantic Islanders are, as former Allaneans, quite 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.
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The autonomous republic is one of the poorest territories under Taraskovyan jurisdiction. The high crime level and other serious problems are a challenge to the local government and [[Taraskovya]]n authorities present on the ground.
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As far as cultural matters are concerned, the Atlantic Islanders are, as former Allaneans, quite distant from Taraskovyans. Even the local Russian community is different from their counterparts in Tarasovka in such areas as religion and way of life.
  
  
 
[[Category: Provinces]]
 
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Latest revision as of 07:01, 24 October 2007

Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic
Offtop.png
Flag of the Autonomous Republic
Map of Atlantic Island
Official Languages English, Russian
Government Federal Imperial Realm
Minister-Chancellor Johnathan Darrington
Capital Libertyville
Population approx 100 million
Currency 1 Taraskovyan Frank = 100 Centimes
Calculators are evil.


Located in the northern reaches of the region of Haven, the Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic (ARIA) was formed following the secession of the Allanean State of Freedom Island to the Taraskovyan Federation. The name of the newly created entity 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, which is not to be confused with the "Atlantic Island state" that is still part of Allanea.

Politics

Imperial Realm

The Autonomous Republic of the Island of Atlantic is a Realm of the Taraskovyan Empire and, as such, sends representatives to the Imperial Parliament. Taraskovyan citizens domiciled in ARIA have the rights of constitutional and legislative initiative on the Imperial level.

Despite the Realm's official name stating that it is a Republic, His Most August Majesty [[Mikhail the Vasilevs of all Taraskovya is the supreme authority in the territory.

Minister-Chancellor

The executive authority lies with the Minister-Chancellor. Unlike in other Realms, where a parliamentary system prevails, the Minister-Chancellor of Atlantic Island is elected every four years by a direct vote of the republic’s population and not by Congress. He acts as the chief executive of the republic and forms the government of the autonomous territory.

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 three representatives from each of the States composing the Autonomous Republic. The Councillors of States are elected directly by the population of their states. There are currently 24 Senators in all.

House of Representatives

The House of Representatives is the lower house of Congress and comprises directly elected representatives from single-member constituencies, with the total number of representatives being fixed to 200.

Citizenship

Originally, the inhabitants of Atlantic Island used to be citizens of the Autonomous Republic and required a permit to settle and work in the Grand Duchy and in the various Taraskovyan dependencies. The measure was initially approved in an island-wide referendum.

However, two years later the Grand Ducal Parliament of Taraskovya announced that the existence of a separate Atlantic Islander citizenship was void and null and made all former ARIA citizens full Taraskovyan citizens. The measure was condemned by the Allanean Island Party and the Independence Party (ARIA), but was welcomed by a number of Atlantic Islanders who profited from the opportunity to migrate to Lagoon and New Crimea.


Economy and Culture

The autonomous republic is one of the poorest territories under Taraskovyan jurisdiction. The high crime level and other serious problems are a challenge to the local government and Taraskovyan authorities present on the ground.

As far as cultural matters are concerned, the Atlantic Islanders are, as former Allaneans, quite distant from Taraskovyans. Even the local Russian community is different from their counterparts in Tarasovka in such areas as religion and way of life.