Eiria
Democratic Republic of Eiria "Terna Eiria Libreca" | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: "Un Nācōn Nevec Librēta Nē Es Plu Ku Terna" A Nation without Liberty is no more than land" | |
| Anthem: "Rise For The Republic" | |
| Status | Recognized |
| Capital and | Geminus |
| Official languages | English, Eirian |
| Recognised national languages | English, Eirian, French, Latvian, Eirian Sign Language |
| Recognised regional languages | Serenitiēt, Tervál |
| Demonym(s) | Eirian |
| Government | Federal Semi-Presidential Republic |
| Leah Stendē | |
• Vice Chancellor | Lynn Morrin |
• Ranking Justice | Amelie Mercie |
| Legislature | Senate |
| Establishment | |
• First Eirian kingdoms are established | 1227 |
• First Eirian Republic is Formed | 8/8/1845 |
• End of Eirian Civil war and establishment of Second Eirian Republic | 6/9/2014 |
| Area | |
• | 543,633 km2 (209,898 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2018 estimate | 90,045,000 |
• 2015 census | 89,936,000 |
• Density | 166/km2 (429.9/sq mi) |
| Gini (2018) | 35 medium |
| HDI (2019) | .925 very high |
| Currency | The Eirian Lunen (LUN) |
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| Date format | mm/dd/yyyy AD or CE |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +459 |
| Internet TLD | .ei |
Eiria, Formally The Democratic Republic of Eiria, is a semi-federal republic and island nation located off of Eastern Caxcana. Its neighbors include Huenya, Manauia, and Xiomera to the north and Auria to the west. Eiria is also a founding member of the Union of Caxcanan States (Informally the "Caxcanan Union"). The Eirian Republic consists of nine Provinces, which contain a combined population of over ninety million people, making it the most populous member of the UCS. Geminus is the nation's capital and largest city, with New Riga, Atlantis, and Merēta as smaller substantial metropolitan areas.
History
Politics
Eiria is a unicameral presidential republic. The 450 seat Senate (Senat dei Eiria) holds full legislative power. Members are elected via party-list proportional representation (with lists determined via panachage voting and seats allocated via the D'Hondt method), and elections are held every two years. While Senators may have additional privileges and power compared to the average Eirian citizen, they do not carry any legal immunities, and are restricted from holding certain positions and assets while in office, in order to prevent conflicts of interest and insider trading.
Executive power is held by the Chancellor of Eiria, who shares this power with the Cabinet of Ministers, who's members are nominated by the Chancellor and confirmed by the Senate. Like Senators, the Chancellor holds power in two-year terms, and is elected via instant runoff voting. The Chancellor is also legally the head of the armed forces, although there are limitations to this power, and this power is commonly left to the Heads of each armed forces branch.
The Eirian Judicial Branch consists of District/Provincial Courts, Appeal Courts, and other specialty courts. The final recourse for appeal rests with the National High Court, the most powerful court in Eiria. The National High Court also holds the power to decide if law or decisions made by the Senate or Chancellor are unconstitutional. The nine Justices are nominated by the Chancellor and appointed by the Senate, and the Chief Justice position is given to the longest-serving Justice on the court.
Culture
Eirian culture is very egalitarian, with healthy discussion and differing opinions being a key tenet of Eirian society. Various artistic fields are also incredibly popular as well, due to Unitist beliefs. Even though modern Eiria is largely secular, these beliefs have created flourishing art, writing, theater, and film industries.
The Eirian fine art market is driven by a large base of independent artists, who submit their art to a collection of smaller galleries throughout the nation. The pieces can either be bought there, or sponsored by larger galleries (usually one of the "Big Five," the largest galleries in the nation). There, art pieces often go for large amounts, either through individual sale or at auction.
The Eirian theater scene is a bustling and active market across the nation. However, the "capital" of Eirian theater can be found in Atlantis, in the area around the port city's harbor. The Atlantis Harbor district is home to 36 major theaters, and is the home of many of Eiria's most famous musicals and plays. Even a role in the chorus of an Atlantis Harbor production can catapult actors to fame, in either the theater or film industries.
Likewise, the Eirian film industry also was historically centered in Atlantis, however in the past two decades, more and more major movies have been filmed in the city of Merēta instead. Many actors in big films and television shows had their start on stage, as talent scouts often frequent local stage productions in order to find aspiring film actors.
Music has always been a crucial part of Eirian culture, even since the colonization days. Many Eirian traditional songs began as tunes that workers sang or hummed as they worked, and Unitist church music also had a major impact on Eirian music history. In the modern day, Eirian music is divided into many genres. The most popular of these genres is Orchestral Rock, often branded "E-O Rock" (Eirian Orchestral Rock) by foreigners. This genre preserves the detailed harmonies and driving percussion of Eirian traditional music, while incorporating both classical orchestra instrumentation and modern rock style. This is just one of the many "fusion" genres in the Eirian music scene, which is often driven by indie artists and groups.
Sports in Eiria are largely dependent on the various climates of the nation. Due to the unusually cold winters of certain provinces, sports such as Figure Skating and Speed Skating are quite popular. The affinity for these skating events date back over a century, as there has been a long tradition of skating on Eiria's many frozen waterways during the winter. In addition, due to Eiria's many lakes and rivers, as well as abundant coastline, many watersports such as Sailing, Swimming, Surfing, and Water Polo are popular sports for the warmer seasons.
Geography
The topography of the island chain varies drastically, with tall mountain ranges giving way to wide stretches of fertile valley
Climate
Although Eiria is located in a tropical/subtropical region, its climate is uncharacteristically varied. Hot, tropical summers give way to cold winters, with snow and ice being common facts of life in most regions. Some researchers speculate that this is due to the "Lacis Effect," which postulates that cold currents within the Nereus Sea are responsible for the difference between the exceedingly tropical conditions on the Huenyan subcontinent and the more temperate Eirian islands.