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**Maanenland**
	Flag of Maanenland
	Motto: Endeavour Through Defiance
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Region	DUN EIDEANN 2
Capital	New Westminster
Official Language(s)	English (Official), Dutch (Official) , Russian , French
Leader	Lord Lieutenant , Alexander Jameson
Population	(See Entry below)
Currency	Maanenic Pound
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Revision as of 18:16, 5 October 2005

The Grand Duchy of Maanenland , Koninkrijk der Maanenland or Het Groothertogdom Maanenland is a small modern democracy nation located in the region of Dun eideann 2. It's citizens are commonly reffered to as "Mannenians" or being "Maanenian" (commonly pronounced as mar-nen-ian although the older "Maanic" is still used in some circles.

Maanenland is taking a more active approach to international politics by joining the United Nations and increasing involvement in regional issues.

History

Ancient

The first settlers crossed the mountains of Calder around about 3200 BC. They were tempted by the fertile valleys and rich forestation of the virgin Maanenland countryside. Rather than staying near the mountains the settlers moved all the way to the coast and settled in the central belt of Maanenland. A seperate band of humans moved into the north and north western valleys forming their own independant tribes and cultures.

The first recorded settlement in Maanenland was built 40 miles from the current site of Westhead in Cliffton Duchy and is believed to have been called Ghorentha.

In 112 AD the first real organised civilisation began as a group of city states centred around Cliffton called Dernforn . In 252 the first civilisation was recorded in Stretford. The last civilisation to emerge was the western peak districts in 640 .

These civilisations soon began trading new ideas and goods realtivly peacefully as they had common interests. The first alliances of local tribes formed the Cliffton Duchy and Kingsborough in 712. Soon after other alliances of similiar stature was established peacefully.

In 1012 Elizabeth II united the provinces west of the mountains were allied following invasion from overseas. Following the defeat of the invaders the local kingdoms realised it was in their interests to join in union with their neighbours forming the United Kingdom of Maanenland in 1050. The name was chosen by national consensus as in ancient Maanenic Maanenland translated roughly as Lands That Have Been United.

Age of the Feduals

The present territory of the Grand Duchy was formerly a loose alliance of semi-autonomous nations each with the King of Maanenland as is it's head created in 1180 AD. The Princes of these Kingdoms were mere ceremonial figureheads to the more powerful Dukes , the most powerful of these being the Duke of Cliffton. The King of Maanenland sent his Lord Lieutenants to every Duchy to enforce the order of the crown.

In 1422 the alliance was facing widespread political upheavel. King William IV , the monarch of the time , was loosing support of the dukes with his ever increasing taxes to pay for foreign wars and ever more elboarate palaces. The Duke of Cliffton , Edward van Maanen, led the first revolt the winter of the following year. The neighbouring duchy of Kingsborough loyal to the crown tried to fight back but did not have anywhere near the strength of the Cliffton duchy and was quickly overwhelmed. The then Duke of Kingsborough , Peter X , counted on help from neighbouring dukes and overseas help which did not arrive. Following the annexation of Kingsborough the Duke of Cliffton arrested the King of Maanenland and had him beheaded in the grounds of his palace. Outraged by his actions the dukes of the northern provinces marched south to remove the Duke of Cliffton. The southern states , favouring a republic , rallied behind Cliffton and Kingsborough leading to the 40 year civil war.

Age of Conflict

With the King beheaded soverignty turned to the Lord Lieutenants who tried desperatly to reach a peaceful settlement. This failed. After some quick victories by 1430 it was becoming apparent that neither side was going to win the war while independant. On May 13th 1453 the Treaty of Canley called upon all 23 of the southern duchies to pool their economic resources and form a political union under the Duke of Cliffton and his duchy. The new Army of the Duchy of Cliffton after the union then swelled as troops and materials from across the south flowed into one cohesive and united army with common tactics and goals. The present areas of Portland , Chesterford and Greater Stretford were quickly overwhelmed and annexed into the Duchy of Cliffton. There was only one Lord Lieutenant left following the conquest and he was appointed to lead the new united nation into a distinctly new era.

Age of Union

After the uniting of the former United Kingdom of the Maanenlands under one soverign duke work began on gaining a common language (English was chosen due to it's prevalance) and a system of standardisation throughout the duchy. This included beginning the process of industrialisation and a common infrastrucutre program centered on the new city of New Westminster where the new offices of the new government were under construction. During this period of destruction and upheavel many local customs and unique customs were lost and many cities were destroyed and rebuilt.

By the 1500s there was still a widespread vaccuum in the power base of the nation. Realising this the Duke set up a parliament and the modern system of local authority representation albeit without the democratic process. The Duke ordered a series of Lieutenants to be sent to every town and city to represent the Duke and carry out his soverign rule. In 1582 the House of Boroughs was finally finished in the new city of New Westminster. Poor communications however meant that the Lieutenants became increasingly distant and dissenting from the crown. In one of it's first pieces of Legislation the House of Boroughs ordered the revival of the House of Regional Commanders in 1599 , large land owners who had the education and experiance to keep the lieutenants in line and were sufficiently educated to govern the nation.

To appease the still turbulent mood of the Maanenland people the Act of Provincia was passed in 1652 which ordered for some elections to be held by the ruling gentry for the local lieutenancy positions. This was because many of the ruling classes were becoming disgruntled at the lack of skill of their local rulers and were threatening to take action. This was to be the foundation of Maanenland's democratic process.

In the late 1600s the capital of New Westminster was fully rebuilt (the traditional seat of the Lord Lieutenant before it was razed during the civil war), the site was once again chosen as under Maanenian law the Duke had no soverign control over Westminster County and could not enter either the city or county under any circumstances. This means that Maanenland is one of the few nations (perhaps the only nation) in the world where the head of state is banned from the capital. The idea behind this was to protect the democratic government from being taken over or held to ransom in order to pass legislation. Because of this New Westminster county comprises only of the adminstrative offices and enough rural land to provide food for every member of the parliament.

Age of Expansion

In 1732 the process of standardisation was complete and stability had returned to the nation. Seeking to promote greater cohesion the pre-civil war Duchies were reinstated with Lieutenant Commanders placed in charge. To promote greater union the title of the Grand Duchy of Cliffton was dropped and replaced with the name of Maanenland , the former name of the alliance of nations before the civil war. This agreement pleased everyone.

Encouraged by the tranquil state of the nation the Maanenland army took control over the provinces of Calder and bought the Mountain Provinces off neighbouring nations in the Mountain Purchase. The previously unsettled Albion Island was also colonised.

The main achivement of this age was the discovery of new civilisations and trade routes from the Maanenic Navy which led to the flow of new technologies and exotic foodstuffs into the nation for the first time.

Age of Industrialisation

Maanenland was quick to adopt the industrial revolution in the southern plains and the economy grew at this point with break-neck speed much to the detriment of living conditions and environment alike. There was mass rural-urban migration during this point leaving many cities in the rural areas (especially the mountain districts) as ghost towns , today these are popular historical tourist attractions. Although the "industrial valley" enjoyed the rapid advancements of technology during the era such as railways , electricity and sanitation the surrounding areas were essentially still living in a medieval exsistance and this was the case until realitvly new advancements in automobiles and communications.

Age of Socialism

Following the end of the Industrial Revolution came the welfare revolution. Disgusted at the plight of the working classes in the inner city slums the Democratic Socialist Alliance government of John van Helston ordered massive slum clearance programs from 1952-1970 In 1952 work began on building a welfare state and nationalised healthcare. As well as this the commanding heights of the economy was taken into public ownership in a widespread reform of the nations industry.

After achieving strong and steady growth for several years the economy of the duchy began to decline into stagnation with widespread recessions and a damaging boom and bust cycle blame primarilly on overstrong trade unions . This culminated in a series of crippling strikes in all aspects of the nationalised economy as workers demanded better wages of which neither the government nor country could afford and so for several months the population had to bear the brunt of widespread electricity shortages and 2-day weeks . The Armed Forces of the Duchy were drafted in to help with most civil functions such as firefighting and operating power stations and docklands. During the "Great Strike" of 1976 growing discontenment with situation led to large scale rioting in the major cities and martial law had to be declared in several areas of the industrial heartlands.

Age of Reform

Fed up with the apparent failing of the socialist government , the right-wing Maanenland First party led by Alexander Jameson was elected into power due to the surprise of many on a manifesto of rebuilding the economy , decreasing the power of unions and privitisation of failing government industries.

Government and Politics

The Grand Duchy of Maanenland is a constitutional monarchy with executive power residing directly in the Council of Ministers and headed by the elected Lord Lieutenant drawn from the leading party in the lower chamber of the bicameral parliament , the House of the Boroughs. The political system is noted for it's lack of a constitution or of any statutes regarding how the country is governed. The Lord Lieutenant appoints other ministers from the Houses of the Boroughs , who together form the National Executive Comittee (Cabinet). The Lord Lieutenant is the head of the government. Soverignty is fully vested in the monarch who is head of state but under the constitutional monarchy aranagement the entire government is answerable to the Lord Lieutenant who has greater powers than those of a Prime Minister.

In Maanenland the monarchy has very extensive theoretical powers but his or her role is entirely ceremonial . The monarch is an integral part of both houses of the Parliament as he or she has the power to refuse to sign any legislation although this has not happened in recent history. The Lord Lieutenant orders when the next election is (the term of the Lieutenancy though is automatically revoked after 6 years) but during the election period executive power is automatically devolved to the The Commission for the Lieutenancy of Maanenland | Commissioners of the Lieutenancy]] , a non-governmental agency that is comprised of over 1000 officers who swear direct allegiance to the duchy rather than the duke. These officers (often nick-named stormtroopers) deliver the resuts of elections to the Chief Commissioner who then declares who the next Lord Lieutenant is. Foreign policy and criminal proceedings are carried out in the name of the Duchy rather than the Duke personally who does not get involved in such matters but is in theoretical control of both. Calls for abolition of the Grand Duke has little support amongst the population , a recent poll suggested that less than 5% of the electorate would support such a move.

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The House of the Boroughs is the national legislature of Maanenland . It has ultimate legislative authority in accordance with the doctrine of parliamentary soverignty. The parliament is bicameral which is composed of the House of Boroughs and the upper house of the House of Regional Commanders. The House of Boroughs is less powerful than the House of Regional Commanders. The House of Boroughs has 614 members, cities are given 10 representatives , unitary authorities given 5 , urban districts given 4 , and village districts given 1.

The House of Regional Commanders has 700 members comprised of representatives from each provinces usually with one member representing each county of the province which are elected by the elected local authority and a small content of "community peers" who are citizens who have shown outstanding service to their community. Historically, the House of Regional Commanders was composed of members of the Peerage, holding seats by nature of birthright.

By constitutional convention, Ministers are chosen exclusivly from among members of the H.O.B. Ministers of the Lieutenancy exercise both legislative powers and prerogative (deriving from Duchy prerogative) powers. The Lord Lieutenant is chosen from the majority party in the House of Boroughs and forms the next government and is then formally appointed by the monarch. The current Lord Lieutenant is Alexander Jameson of the Mannenland First party , who have been in office since 2001.

The two largest political parties in the House of Boroughs are the Mannenland First party and the more left-wing Democratic Socialist Alliance. Mannenland has not traditionally had a strong two-party system, but many of the smaller parties with common interests have merged into the main two. The electoral system used for general elections is first-past-the post. The nature of this system means that Manneland First were elected in the 2001 election with only 49.2% of the national vote, but still won a majority of seats in Parliament. The House of Regional Commanders is comprised entirely of independants.

People voting in elections for their local authority tend to vote more on their national policies than regional issues which has led to some calls for reformation of the system. Generally however there is contenment with the current system with no large scale independance movements.

Political Parties

Party	Leader(s)	Description	Primary Vote Percentage	Seats
Maanenland First	Lord Lieutenant Command Alexander Jameson	The Maanenland First party is the most powerful of the right-wing parties. Members of the Maanenland Industrial Confederation make up 49% of the party's membership. It promotes greater economic liberalisation and a more laissez-faire attitude to foreign and social policy.	58%	356
Democratic Socialist Alliance	Lieutenant Michael Fletcher	The Democratic Socialist Alliance was formed in the merger between the Socialist and Democratic Labour parties following catastrophic election results. The DSA is the moderate left wing socialist party dominated by the Trades Congress and the former party of governance. As HRH Offical Opposition they continue to resist slashes in budget spending and the JAMESON governments economic reform program.	24%	148
Liberal Democratic Party of Maanenland	Lieutenant Petrus van Meegeren	The Liberal Democratic Party is the main centre-left party in Maanenland and the traditional 3rd party which in times of a hung parliament usually forms a coalition with the Democratic Socialist Alliance. Under the leadership of OD van Meegeren the party has moved closer and closer to the centre to the dismay of some of the hardliners in the party who want to see a return to stronger liberal attitudes.	10%	61
Maanenland Minority Movement	Lieutenant Andrei Curie	The MMM was set up to represent the interests of the minorities in Maanenland such as the French community and the russian immigrant community. In recent years they have also begun to gain support and target their campaign towards most sectional interests from a broad range in society which has given them greater electoral support and allowed them to move into the position of 4th party for the first time.	8%	49

Political Subdivisions

Maanenland is split into 15 regions each enjoying a high level of autonomy from the national government , their role is primarily to oversee the construction of regional projects especially those major infrastrucutre building. The regions are purely administrative and have no fiscal or legislative powers. Below the region is the district council the purpose of which is to control the building and evolution of the district it represents. The city council is responsible for ALL transport infrastrucutre

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Below is a list of the regions/provinces:

Military

The Armed Forces of the Grand Duchy are known as the Maanenic Armed Forces or by their official title Armed Forces of His Majesty the Duke of Cliffton . The Commander-in-Chief is usually the Duke of Cliffton but has recently changed to Commander Jameson who directs the military personally through the Ministry for the Protection of the Duchy.

The armed forces of Maanenland are charged principally with the responsibility of defending the duchy and it's wider security interests , so far peacekeeping has remained limited.

Present numbers of troops are unavailable but it is relativly small compared with the population , under Commander Jameson the aim has to be to provide the duchy with the most technologically advanced armed forces at a greater expense of manpower. Maanenland has not developed nuclear weapons but has the knowledge and materials to do so should there be a change of policy.

The Navy of Maanenland (the Royal Maanenic Maritime Defence Force) is the backbone of the military due to a policy of promoting a strong airforce above the other services.

International Relations

The Grand Duchy of Maanenland has traditonallly taken a very isolationst approach to foreign policy and has stayed away from involvement in regional and international politics. The Jameson government however has started a process of integration within the United Nations and the regional government to try and raise the profile of the nation.

Maanenland currently has no major transnational issues , however governments around the world object to ships being stopped in international waters by Maanenian patrol vessels to be searched.

Illicit Drugs

As Maanenland has legalised all narocotics , the nation is a major producer of all forms and classifications of drugs. However it is a major criminal offence to attempt to export drugs bound for a nation that has outlawed them. The usual sentance is over 30 years.

Geography

Geographically the nation can be divided into several key distinct zones. North West of the capital there are small rugged mountains surrounded on it's sealand borders with large areas of marshland. The land border to the north is the start of "the great valley" which runs between the mountain ranges of the north west and north east. The eastern land border is dominated by a large mountain range. The south of the nation is typically very flat plainlands with some heavy forestation in the centre.

The main rivers in Maanenland are the River Calder , River Longeaton , River Ducan , River Hollin , River Chesterford and the River Caeford. There is also a large inland lake (Lake Ternill) with two small islands.

The major cities of the duchy are Cliffton , Stretford , Carston , Canley , Caister , Newport , Oakham and Ternpool. The capital city of New Westminster is the smallest population city in the nation with only a permanent population of 12 of which one is the house of the Lord Lieutenant. The Grand Duke resides in the city of Cliffton.

The industrial economic heatlands of Maanenland can be seen in a line from the manufacturing centre of Portland , through the steel and mining centre of Ternpool and into the financial centre of Greater Stretford , from there the Industrial Line stretches down through the Jennington corridor of Dycan Valley and into the economic heartland of the Cliffton Duchy where almost every domestic appliance is made in the nation.

The agricultural heartland of Maanenland travels in the Corn Line starting with the primarilly polutry producing region of Oakshire , the line then goes down through the corn fields of the Plains County and into the pastral farming regions of the fertile Hollings Valley and then into the predominantly vegetable district of Chatham. Kingsborough although highly rural has yet to become a major agricultural region due to poor infrastructure to the neighbouring bustling market of the Cliffton Duchy , this is a problem being addressed by the government. The Chesterford Valley is a major woodland and timber growing area. The hevily mountainous regions of Western Peak Districts, Mountain Districts and the Kingdom of Calder have little economic activity and so achieve high subsidies for employment.

Communications

Telecommunications

Maanenland has a highly advanced domestic telecoms system in most areas thanks to continual investment from the government. However more remote areas have long suffered from poor telecoms links to the rest of the nation despite several iniatives to increase accessibility.

Transport

Like telcoms , transport infrastructure has traditionally been given generous funding by central government.

The expressway/interstate highway system has been the main benificary of investment so road communications between all major settlements are well above the international average though some critics have pointed out that areas of the network recieve very little traffic and are seen as a waste of money.

The ports of Maanenland are also extremely well funded and are used for up to 78% of all national trade. The main ports in order of traffic are Newport , Ternpool , Middle Capeford , Oakham , Jennington and Westport. There are also several hundered miles of ship canals and other artificial waterways.

Rail transport is the backbone of the nation and have much greater usage than cities of similiar economic and population size. Every settlement in the central nation is connected to the system. The network between Stretford and Cliffton is one of the busiest lines in the world and is usually full to capacity despite services running every 5 minuites between the two areas. Over 92% of commuters choose to take the bus from there home to the rail station and then onto their next destination. Unlike other transport networks the system is entirely privitased. The majority of all freight moving within Maanenland is made using the freight railway systems to the ports.

Air travel traditionally has been underfunded by central government and as such there are relativly few major international airports outside the twin conurbations. Most of these are ex-military airfields.

Economy

Mannenland has in recent years been beset by depressions , recessions and periods of unparalled growth . GDP Growth under the Jameson government has been extraordinary jumping from 9,000 to 32,000 in a very short time.

The "new econonmy" of Maanenland is dominated by the rapid rise of banking and insurance which are employing more and more of the workforce. Automobile Manufacture however remains the strong point of the Maanenland economy and makes up the majority of all exports from the nation thanks to help from central government and investment in machinery and infrastrucutre. Beef-based agriculture continues to decline in importance. Information technology and the entertainment industies have grown dramatically across the nation but primarilly in the twin economic capitals of the nation which have seen a massive growth in skyscrapers and offices which has led to the rebirth of some former dilapidated inner city areas.

Agriculture is intensly mechanised and is very efficient managing to keep the nation self-sufficient in food whilst employing less than 3% of the population. The Maanenland fishing supplies fish all around the world and thus there is a huge fleet that produces much more fish than there is demand domestically.

The main concern at the moment is the ever increasing trade deficit . Despite drives for self-sufficiency manufacuring plants and factories cannot keep up with the demand of a rapidly expanding economy. Large trade tarriffs have been introduced to try and help the situation but have had little effect. Trade tarriffs now are responsible for up to 40% of the budget of the nation allowing for even more tax cuts.

A new policy of economic liberalisation and a massive downscaling of expendinture in the welfare state has so far balanced each other out to give low unemployment but levels vary wildly. In the industrial districts underemployment remains a severe limit to growth and shortages of machinery and veichles has hampered agricultural development in the western plains although the government has begun addressing the problems.

Following several crippling strikes in recent years the Jameson government has passed legislation to decrease drastically the power of the trades unions to hold the economy to hostage which has traditionally also caused high levels of inflation.

The Maanenian Pound has traditionally been a very weak currency with local business preffering to use international currencies , at the moment however it is riding on a wave of new strength and has begun to become to main currency of business within the duchy. Most banks still print their own money which has led to some wild fluctuations in the value of the currency recently.

Society

Religion

The primary religion in Mannenland is Christianity with nearly 15% of the population identifying themselves as Christians as varying denominations. Generally religion is frowned upon by both the government and society alike especially when it appears to interfere in areas such as media and government.

In the last census 81% of the nation's population described themselves as having no religous beliefs.

Media

Maanenland has an independant , impartial public service broadcasting group called the Royal Maanenland Broadcasting Corporation usually shortened to RMBC which provides radio , TV and Internet news (a link is available below) which is funded for by a mandatory TV licence. There are also several other large media organisations available on Satillite and Cable or Digital Terrestrial all of which are free to report on what they like.

The population has shown little interest in sensationalist tabloid journalism although broadsheets are quite popular , especially in the more affluent urban areas.

Demographics

The primary and official language spoken is English. Local indgineous dialects have all been stamped out after years of decline and refusal for them to be accepted as languages by the growing central government. Native Maanenland Dutch is the second primary language especially in rural areas , most signs and government broadcasts are bi-lingual. Figures vary greatly as to how many of the population speak fluent Dutch but it appears to be around 91% thanks to government iniatives to increase the level of fluency .Immigrants from Russian and French nations have contributed to make them secondary languages spoken fluently by around 27% of the population.

A high birth rate and increasing longevity is increasing the population at an alarming rate placing a greater strain on public services.

Culture

There is yet to emerge a coherent national identity for Maanenland as most of the provinces have their own seemingly unique cultural styles.

Cliffton and Stretford metropolitan areas are locked in an ancient rivarilly for economic position and grandour of the cities. When Stretford built the Western Bank tower it was the largest building in the nation until two months later when work was finished on the Cliffton Bank tower a mere 10m taller. Competition between the two cities has resulted in them being some of the most stunning cities in the world.

The rural county of Kingsborough retains a traditonal way of life realtivly free from crime and disorder and steeped in history.

National Anthem

The Maanenic National Anthem was written in 1812 to replace the previous anthem Cliffton Above All as it was seen as being antiquated and irrelavent. Although there is an official Dutch translation it's seen as being a somewhat poor translation and when sung is sung to a different track.

English

Maanenland our land united by the sword
Maanenland our home where tyranny is abhorred
Our Duke who protects us
Our Duke who connects us
United under the flag

From the mountains to the valleys
From the forests to the sea
To the rivers and pastures
All are eternally free

For Maanenland will be forever strong
The rule of the Duke will be eternally long
As long as our people stand defiant
Our endevouring spirit will be reliant

Ruler of the highest wave
Land of the forever brave
Commander of the skies
Never to be conquered
Our spirit never dies

Maanenland our home
Maanenland where the mighty wolf roams
To Maanenland I pledge my loyalty
To this nation protected by royalty
May our home be forever Maanenland

Simple Dutch

Maanenland ons land verenigde door het zwaard
Maanenland ons huis waar tirannie
Onze Hertog verafschuwd is die ons
Onze Hertog beschermt die ons verbindt
Verenigden onder de vlag

Van de bergen tot de valleien
van de bossen tot de zee Naar de rivieren en weiden die Iedereen eeuwig vrij is
Voor Maanenland zal voorgoed sterk
De regel van de Hertog zal zijn eeuwig snakken zijn
Als snak als onze mensen staan uitdagend
Onze endevouring geest zal vertrouwend zijn

De heerser van het hoogste golf
Land van de voorgoed dappere
Commandant van de hemelen
Nooit Onze geest nooit dobbelstenen veroverd te worden

Maanenland ons huis
Maanenland waar de machtige wolf doorzwerft
Naar Maanenland ik beloof mijn trouw
Naar deze natie die door vorstendom mei ons huis beschermd wordt
Is voorgoed Maanenland

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 === National Anthem ===
-The national anthem is borrowed and slightly edited to recognise the Dutch roots of the head of state [[Henri van Maanen]]. Usually only the first verse is sung and this is the only official version in English.Dutch speakers however can request all 15 stanzas if they so choose:
+The Maanenic National Anthem was written in 1812 to replace the previous anthem '''Cliffton Above All''' as it was seen as being antiquated and irrelavent. Although there is an official Dutch translation it's seen as being a somewhat poor translation and when sung is sung to a different track.
 ==== English ====
-William of Nassau
+Maanenland our land united by the sword<br>
-Of a Dutch and ancient line,
+Maanenland our home where tyranny is abhorred<br>
-Dedicate undying
+Our Duke who protects us<br>
-Faith to this land of mine.
+Our Duke who connects us<br>
-A prince I am, undaunted,
+United under the flag<br>
-Of Orange, ever free,
+<br>
-To Maanenland I've granted
+From the mountains to the valleys<br>
-A lifelong loyalty.
+From the forests to the sea<br>
+To the rivers and pastures<br>
+All are eternally free<br>
+<br>
+For Maanenland will be forever strong<br>
+The rule of the Duke will be eternally long<br>
+As long as our people stand defiant<br>
+Our endevouring spirit will be reliant<br>
+<br>
+Ruler of the highest wave<br>
+Land of the forever brave<br>
+Commander of the skies<br>
+Never to be conquered<br>
+Our spirit never dies<br>
+<br>
+Maanenland our home <br>
+Maanenland where the mighty wolf roams <br>
+To Maanenland I pledge my loyalty<br>
+To this nation protected by royalty<br>
+May our home be forever Maanenland<br>
-==== Dutch ====
+==== Simple Dutch ====
-Wilhelmus van Nassauwe
+Maanenland ons land verenigde door het zwaard<br>
-ben ik, van Duitsen bloed,
+Maanenland ons huis waar tirannie <br>
-den vaderland getrouwe
+Onze Hertog verafschuwd is die ons<br>
-blijf ik tot in den dood.
+Onze Hertog beschermt die ons verbindt<br>
-Een Prinse van Oranje
+Verenigden onder de vlag<br>
-ben ik, vrij onverveerd,
+<br>
-den Maanenland
+Van de bergen tot de valleien <br>
-heb ik altijd geëerd.
+van de bossen tot de zee Naar de rivieren en weiden die Iedereen eeuwig vrij is<br>
+Voor Maanenland zal voorgoed sterk <br>
+De regel van de Hertog zal zijn eeuwig snakken zijn <br>
+Als snak als onze mensen staan uitdagend <br>
+Onze endevouring geest zal vertrouwend zijn <br>
+<br>
+De heerser van het hoogste golf <br>
+Land van de voorgoed dappere <br>
+Commandant van de hemelen <br>
+Nooit Onze geest nooit dobbelstenen veroverd te worden <br>
+<br>
+Maanenland ons huis<br>
+Maanenland waar de machtige wolf doorzwerft<br>
+Naar Maanenland ik beloof mijn trouw <br>
+Naar deze natie die door vorstendom mei ons huis beschermd wordt <br>
+Is voorgoed Maanenland <br>
 == See Also ==