Island of Atlantic
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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.
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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 Grand Duke of all Taraskovya is the official Head of State of the Republic, but delegates his authority to the Overseer.
Citizenship
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.
Just as Taraskovyans that are domiciled outside of the Grand Duchy, 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.
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.
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.