United New England
The Commonwealth of United New England | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: "We shall be as a city upon a hill” | |
| Capital | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Official languages | None |
| Recognised national languages | Novanglian English |
| Recognised regional languages | Novanglian French (in the north, near Quebec) |
| Demonym(s) | New Englander |
| Government | |
• President | Elizabeth Tyagi-Kennedy |
| Area | |
• | 71,992 km2 (27,796 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 13 |
| Currency | Novanglian dollar |
| Driving side | right |
The Commonwealth of United New England consists of six peacefully allied states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
History and Politics
The six states of United New England were originally founded as British colonies. New England was a reformed society where residents could worship in their own way and vote on how their towns should be run. The colonists established public schools and colleges to ensure an educated population that could make beneficial decisions.
Favoring self-determination, the New England colonies achieved independence from Britain through the world’s first succesful democratic revolution. New England became part of the United States of America, though its level of agreement with other regions fluctuated throughout the years. In the early stages of the USA, some delegates to the Hartford Convention advocated that the six states secede and form an independent, united New England. However, events such as the American Civil War led New England to become more aligned with the other Northern states.
The region was often a leader in progressive movements such as the abolition of slavery, votes for women, gay marriage, and universal healthcare. Just like today, New England was known for its world-class colleges, hospitals, tech companies, historical sites, and sports teams.
By the twenty-first century, New England was the only region of the US that consistently voted for progressive politicians, even in rural areas. This ideological conflict was the beginning of the struggle for United New England’s independence.
Many local services (such as parks, libraries, schools, afterschool programs, sports programs, elder support programs, community education classes, police departments, fire departments, and emergency medical response teams) are managed at the municipal level through weekly town or city council meetings. This system enables residents to speak about issues that matter to them and assist their community in making decisions.
Geography and Culture
The northern and western parts of United New England are generally mountainous and forested. The largest mountain ranges are the Longfellow Mountains (Maine), the White Mountains (Maine and New Hampshire), the Green Mountains (Vermont), and the Berkshires (Massachusetts and Connecticut). Popular activities in these areas include skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, hang gliding, bungee jumping, ziplining, rock climbing, hiking, and leaf peeping.
The southern and eastern parts of United New England are coastal and more developed than the inland areas. Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut all border the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal areas are known for amenities like beaches, fresh seafood, resort towns, cities, colleges, museums, historical sites, shopping districts, and diverse restaurants.
The Novanglian flag depicts a lighthouse beacon shining in the deep blue night. United New England is famous for its many picturesque lighthouses.
The three central panels of the beacon symbolize the enlightening values of education, democracy, and reform that have traditionally been honored by the nation’s citizens. The six segments of the lighthouse’s base represent the six states of United New England, which support the nation’s values. The square shape of the flag, with each side the same length, symbolizes the Novanglian belief that all people are inherently equal.
National tree: Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
National flower: New England Aster (Aster Novanglia)
Official meal: Thanksgiving dinner
Official dessert: Boston cream pie
Official soup: New England clam chowder
Official sandwich: lobster roll
