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| Region | International Democratic Union |
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| Capital | Jonquière |
| Official Language(s) | French (72%), Chicoutim (21%), Other (7%) |
| Leader | ? |
| Population | 65,700,000 |
| Currency | sous |
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Founded in 1618, the Confederacy of Jonquiere Tadoussac (French: Jonquière-Tadoussac, Chicoutim: Jonkèr-Tadousak) is a nation of Francophones and members of the Chicoutimi Tribe. The country is devoted to social values and equality above all else.
Contents
History
Founding
In 1617, an expedition of French settlers enroute to the colony of New France were swept off course, and landed on the shores of a strange new land, later to become the International Democratic Union. After much recuperation and laying of blame, the leader of the group, Roland Chantal, managed to rally most of the settlers and found a settlement at Jonquière. The settlers invested him with the title of Most Divine Imperial King Roland I, Monarch of Jonquiere. (This title was subsequently shortened to a simple 'King' after Roland I had to spend several weeks icing his arm having signed too many documents in the past month).
The dissenters travelled to the coast, where they founded the port settlement of Tadoussac, hoping to acquire enough supplies to set out for New France again. After the first decade, despairing of their chances, the residents of Tadoussac set up a democratic republic, gaining their own lands in opposition to Jonquiere.
The Great Clash
The two city-states were able to go alone for many years. Each reestablished contact with the outside world, and became local powers in their own rights. Other settlers were drawn to the lands of Jonquiere and Tadoussac, looking for new lands and possibilities. Eventually, there was no new land to take.
In 1759, High Consul Thédric of Tadoussac met with King Georges III of Jonquiere in an attempt to work out an agreement on land division. Unfortunately, tempers quickly mounted as each side's bombastic leader demanded more than the other was willing to offer. As a result, each went back to their respective capitals to prepare for war.
The Great Clash lasted for four years, until 1763. The loss of life on both sides mounted into the tens of thousands, and fortunes were spent to bring mercenaries in from abroad to fight for each power. Eventually, the new High Counsel Roger and King Georges IV met in the Jonquierois border city of La Baie to negotiate a peace treaty. Both sides recognized their culpability in the conflict, and thus each gave ample considerations to the demands of the other. The resulting treaty led to very few changes in the border, but many changes in attitude.
The Fusion
The two powers existed in peace until 1837, when radicals on both sides attempted to reignite a war, this time with the goal of devestating the other power. The leaders of both city-states were opposed to this: High Consul François of Tadoussac was a dedicated pacifist and peacemaker, while King Roland XXXIV of Jonquiere had several sons, including his heir, married into Tadoussacain families.
With the goal of peace in mind, the two leaders met in La Baie, on the 74th anniversary of the original treaty, to come to a new peace agreement. What resulted was entirely unexpected: the two leaders agreed to fuse their states together. The agreement came to be known as the Fusion Accord of 1837.
This new decision came from several fronts. The stated purpose was to remove all reasons for hostilities between the two governments. However, it was well known at the time that Jonquiere had more land to use, while Tadoussac had more resources on its current territory. Joining made best use of these strengths, creating a synergy. Finally, states were coming dangerously close to the borders of both powers, and threatening their sovereignty. The leaders obviously remembered the old adage: "United We Stand, Divided We Fall".
The agreement wasn't automatic, however. Several points were required by both sides before they would approve of the deal. Jonquiere wouldn't give up its long line of illustrious monarchs, but Tadoussac wanted an elected leader, as they had seen for the last 200 years. The solution: keep the King (or Queen), but make the position elected and not hereditary.
The other major decision was on the national symbols. The Silver-Cross-On-Green of the Tadoussacain flag was merged with the Red-Cross-on-Yellow of Jonquiere to create the nation's current flag. The national animal was adopted as Tadoussac's beluga, while the currency was named for the Rue St. Dominique in Jonquière, a major centre of commerce.
The Protectorate of East Baranxtu
Royal elections were to be held in July 2005, however, fewer than 50 percent of voters actually cast their vote, therefore the election failed. Two subsequent elections, both held in July, did not gain enough support from the population. Now leaderless, the legislation and executive branch of the state were practically inactive, as in the National Assembly, the parties could not decide on a coalition with a large enough majority to govern the nation.
Meanwhile, the rebel group Armée Communiste en Jonquière-Tadoussac (ACJT) threatened to take over the capital and become the new ruling force of the country. This and the growing unrest in the population in general led the western neighbour of Jonquiere-Tadoussac, Baranxtu, to consider how to ward off this threat - Baranxtuan politicians, especially of the leading parties, feared that if the situation would deteriorate, voters would get disappointed and let the major, more moderate parties suffer in favor of more extremist parties.
On August 30th, the parliament of Baranxtu decided to establish a Protectorate of Baranxtu which at first was to be an installed government, later to be replaced by cabinet elected in turn by a a democratically elected parliament. The Protectorate of East Baranxtu is ruled by the Governor of East Baranxtu, whose only superior for now is just King Ateni of Baranxtu. The governor currently is former Minister of Security Liteneri Utaristu Mesehaggi.
General elections for a new National Assembly, which is to draft a new constitution, were held on January 10th and 11th, 2006. The ultimate winner was the Democratic-Liberal Party, who dominated the National Assembly together with its allies.
Early in February, the new constitution was drafted for the Confederacy of Jonquiere-Tadoussac. The installed government effectively ended, although the Protectorate of East Baranxtu will continue as the ceded province of Chicoutim.
Government
National Structure
Today, Jonquiere-Tadoussac is divided into eight provinces. The provinces have only limited autonomy in fields such as education, cultural management or public transit.
- Jonquière/Jonkèr: One of the two founding provinces. It is named after its largest city, which is also the country's largest city and current capital, Jonquìère (city).
- Tadoussac/Tadousak: One of the two founding provinces. It is named after its capital, Tadoussac (city), which is also the country's second largest city.
- La Baie/Bira: The third oldest province after the two founding provinces. It is one of the more densely populated areas of the country. Its capital is Bouscon-Lamerie.
- La Montagne/Soukoute: This province, the country's least densely populated, was established in 2006 when it was created from the northern part of La Baie. Its capital is Fort Angela.
- Chicoutimi-Halaore/Cikoutimi-Halaora: Once part of the country's largest province, it was split from Chicoutimi in 2006. Its capital Ceboné is also the country's third largest city.
- Chicoutimi-Alma/Cikoutimi-Alimi: Once part of the country's largest province, it was split from Chicoutimi in 2006. Its capital is Merigea.
- Alma Continentale/Kontinentou Alimi: Alma Continentale was created from the continental part of the former province Alma and the eastern part of Chicoutimi. Its capital is Gourdans.
- Alma Océanique/Osénik Alimi: Formerly known simply as Alma, the two islands were renamed Alma Océanique when the small northern continental part was split from the province in 2006. Its capital is Almané.
Federal Government
The head of state is King Ateni of Baranxtu and Otea, the head of government is Gouvernor Liteneri Utaristu Mesehaggi.
All responsibilites currently lie with the Council of East Baranxtu, although a new constitution that will define the new federal government's (which is to be elected in August 2006) is currently in work.
