Duchy of Yorktown
United States of the Republic of Yorktown United States of the Republic of Yorktown | |
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| Motto: "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation" | |
| Capital and largest city | Yorktown |
| Official languages | English French |
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| Demonym(s) | Yorkish |
| Government | Federal Republic |
| Blue BoxofKnots | |
| Formation | |
• Founding of the Republic of Yorktown | 15 April 2022 |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 300,000 |
| Currency | Yorkish Dollar |
The Republic of Yorktown is a country in the Atlas Sea, known for its outspoken liberal politics and its charismatic leadership. The nation was founded by President Blue BoxofKnots, who remains its leader. It is renowned for its Palais des Élysées and heavy cavalry forces.
History
The republic was officially founded on the 15th of April 2022 when Blue made landfall, having defected from the Free Territory. Borders and a constitution were soon established. Yorkish government soon embraced liberal political philosophy and espoused human rights, passing the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen Act. This act deemed the violation of human rights anywhere on the plane to be a "personal threat to the United States", which quickly drew the ire of many absolutist powers. Most important of these was the Fire Nation, which soon issued a condemnation, stating "One state does not have the right to unilaterally decide international laws that other independent nations must respect." This act was soon repealed. Additionally, Yorktown stated it would guarantee the independence of all its neighbours, including the Fire Nation and Even Newer Mexico as distinct. While the effect of sponsoring ENM's secession was not intended, the miscommunication further deteriorated relations, and tensions remained following clarification.
While relations with absolutist powers such as the Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom have remained cool, the Yorkish state soon had success reaching out to other liberal powers, such as Andorra, Cassland, and the Water Tribe. To avoid any entanglements in foreign war, the Neutrality Act was passed, forbidding Yorktown from trade or financial exchanges with warring nations.
Geography
The republic is divided into 4 landmasses - an eastern island, a western island, and the mainland which is divided between east and west by a river. In the centre of this river lies the capital of Yorktown. Outside Yorktown is Fort Sherman, host of the Yorkish Army. Yorktown borders two states by land: Even Newer Mexico and Arboris. By sea, the Fire Nation, Cassland, Atlas, and the Spirit Wilds are easily accessible.
Government and politics
The Yorkish state is a constitutional republic, which defines the government as divided into a legislative, an executive, and a judiciary. The legislative consists of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The executive is vested in the person of the President. The judiciary is vested in the Supreme Court of the United States. The constitution also states a number of amendments, establishing aspects of civic society such as the prohibition of slavery, the right to vote, and the right to a fair trial.
There are currently five major political parties in Yorktown: the Whigs, the Federalists, the Liberals, the Social Democrats, and the Socialists. The Social Democrats currently lead a stability coalition with the Liberals, occasionally cooperating with the Socialists. The opposition is led by the Federalists and Whigs, who are more isolationist and conservative. The Whigs initially opposed the democratic system, and thus the Federalists lead the coalition.
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