Eiria

Democratic Republic of Eiria "Terna Eiria Libreca"
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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 Presidential Republic
• Chancellor	Leah Stendē
• Vice Chancellor	Dr. Amelē Ward
• Ranking Justice	Amelie Mercie
Legislature	Senate
Establishment
• Early Tervali settlers arrive on northern islands	300-400 CE
• First Eirian colonies are established	Circa 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)
GDP (PPP)	estimate
• Total	ln 4,918,888,215,000
• Per capita	ln 54,627
Gini (2018)	35 medium
HDI (2019)	.945 very high
Currency	Eirian Lunen (EIL)
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Date format	mm/dd/yyyy AD or CE
Driving side	right
Calling code	+9
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

Pre-Colonial Settlement

Before colonial settlement by French , Baltic, and English settlers, the islands of Eiria were largely unpopulated. Somewhere between 200-400 CE, a relatively small group of distant relatives of the Caxcana First Nations made their way into the Nereus Sea by boat, landing on the small chain of northernmost islands in the archipelago. This group, developing their own distinct language and cultural elements over centuries of isolation, became the Tervali People. The Tervali People predominantly remained on the northernmost group of islands (henceforth named the Tervali Islands), with only a few communities made on bigger islands due to a combination of factors (a relatively small population, a mercantile and nautical based culture, and familial customs).

Early Colonial Era

French, Latvian, and English settlers began to arrive on Kōrmas and Serenity Islands in the early 13th century CE, mostly establishing independent coastal communities with very little centralization of power. Despite the initial isolation of communities along ethnic lines, by the mid-14th century, these communities had largely integrated into local political entities. Similarly, initial apprehension between settlers in northern Kōrmas Island and the Tervali people who lived there largely disappeared as colonial settlers reaped the benefits of the Tervali's eagerness to trade and access to Nereus Sea trade networks.

Several distinctive Eirian cultural elements also begin to emerge during this period. As colonial towns began to integrate, residents began to use a rudimentary creole (Proto-Eirian) that would later evolve into the Eirian Language. Likewise, in the late 14th and early 15th centuries, folk beliefs and Christian theology began to merge into a new faith, developing a theological system that would become the basis for Unitism. Finally, the Halar robe, taking its design from traditional Latvian silhouettes and sashes, Tervali tailoring techniques, and locally available materials, began to become prominent around the 1410s-1420s.

Influential city-states and local monarchies began to rise to prominence around the middle of the 14th century, corresponding with increased colonial settlement inland (including several settlements that would later become the city of Geminus around 1490). Regional principalities, counties, and duchies began to be proclaimed by local political and economic elites as settlement boomed all over the islands.

Splintered States Era

As towns expanded and trade hubs began to urbanize at the beginning of the 16th century CE, larger states and other political bodies began to form and solidify their control. A plurality of these, such as the duchy of Nortjura(Nōrdjura), were monarchies, although many of them also had parliaments where members of various guilds and mercantile ventures were represented. Most other areas were ruled by one of three systems: a feudal obligation to a local lord, a de-facto democratic oligarchy of local landowners and business-owners, or a formal urban city-state hierarchy (either democratic or aristocratic).

During this time, settlers from the Eirian Islands began to migrate across the Lusa Straight to the Caxcanan mainland, establishing colonial settlements that maintained close relations with those on the islands. These settlements coalesced into smaller states before uniting into the Duchy of Auria in the 1572, setting the basis for what would later become the Kingdom of Auria.

Reform Era (1967-1982)

===Late First Republican Period (1982-2006)

Politics

Eiria is a presidential republic, with the 450-seat unicameral Senate (Senat dei Eiria) holding full legislative power. Senators are elected via party-list proportional representation (with lists determined via panachage voting and seats allocated via the D'Hondt method), and elections at all levels 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 vested in the Chancellor of Eiria, who shares this power with the Council of Ministers, whose 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 division of power between the Chancellor and the Senate is partially laid out by the Eirian Constitution and partially inferred through other statute and precedent. Senate approval is required on many major things, including major appointments, the national budget, and any sort of amendment to national statute. However, the Chancellor (through both public opinion and the speakership power of the Minister of Justice) traditionally sets the agenda for the Senate, and combined with the Chancellor's power of legislative initiative, this means that the Chancellor can wield a considerable amount of legislative influence. Likewise, attaching the Chancellor's Seal to a bill raises it out of its relevant committee(s) (and the Vice Chancellor's Seal can do the same thing to subcommittee councils).

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 violate clauses of the Eirian Constitution. The nine Justices are nominated by the Chancellor and appointed by the Senate, and the Chief Justice position is held by 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 valleys and dense temperate forests. Overall, the islands are notable for the large density of rivers and lakes that mark their landscapes.

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.

See also

• Eiria at the Olympics
• Education in Eiria