Anserisa (Pacifica)

The Republic of Anserisa La Republica d'Anserisa
Flag Seal
Motto: Unity is our strenght La unita esta notra força
Anthem: Glory to Anserisa Gloria Anserisa
Location of Anserisa in the South Pacific
Closeup of Anserisa
Capital and largest city	Brantavilla
Official languages	Anserisan
Recognised national languages	Austral New Anserisan
Sign languages	Anserisan Sign Language Langua Signa Anserisana (LSA)
Ethnic groups (2015 census)	91,03% Anserisan 8,97% Other
Religion (2015 census)	80,37% Apertiaism 3,69% Other 16,50% None/Non-specified
Demonym(s)	Anserisan
Government	Unitary democratic republic
• Republican Commission	2nd Septimum Commission
• President	Columbo Septimum
• Vice-President	Jacobo Holtium
Legislature	Congress of the Republic
• Upper house	Council of Regions
• Lower house	National Convention
Independent state
• Principality of Anserisa	2 June 1443
• Anserisan Empire	9 April 1792
• Republic of Anserisa	21 September 1815
Area
• Total	5,664 km2 (2,187 sq mi)
Population
• 2020 estimate	459 700
• 2015 census	437 319
• Density	83/km2 (215.0/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2020 estimate
• Total	$7.522 billion
• Per capita	$16 362
Currency	Aureuso (AUR)
Time zone	UTC-1
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy CE
Driving side	right
Calling code	+121
World Forum Code	AS
Internet TLD	.as

Anserisa (Anserisan pronunciation: [ɑ̃səʁiza]) officially the Republic of Anserisa (Anserisan: Republica d'Anserisa, Anserisan pronunciation: [ʁepyblika d'ɑ̃səʁiza]) is small archipelago nation located in the South Pacific and located on the western side of the Rainbow Islands, located near Winston Island of the Valkyrian Republic, the Kingdom of Holy Free and the Imperial Federation of Frost. It has strong ties with other Rainbow Islands nations such as FiHami, Independent State of Kahaʻi and Royaltican Polynesia.

Composed of one main island, Branta and the two smaller islands of Haliétusa and Rubecula, it covers an area of 5,664 square kilometres (2,187 sq mi) and has a tropical climate. It's largest city and capital is Brantavilla while Concordia serves as the country's industrial centre.

The first established history of the Anserisan people begins in 1201 with the establishment of the County of Castorida and the subsequent formation of the County of Melégrisa and the County of Galluso and the period known has the Three Counties of the Northern Isles which united to form, first the Union of the Three Northern Isles from 1436 replaced by the Principality of Anserisa with the coronation of Prince Stéphano I on 2 June 1443. After the failed Republican Revolution of 1789-1792 on 9 April 1792, Emperor Hadriano proclaimed the Anserisan Empire which lasted until the Republican Revolution of 1810-1815 which saw the creation of the Republic of Anserisa on 21 September 1815.

Today, Anserisa is a unitary democratic republic led by a President. It is a developed nation that offers social security, with a well-funded public education and universal health care. It is also known for its extensive Declaration of Rights which protects a significant number of rights and contains extended non-discrimination dispositions.

Anserisa is a World Forum member since March 2020.

Etymology

The name for Anserisa comes from the princely House of Anserisa which unified the three counties in 1443 and ruled from 1443-1700 and 1713-1792. It is believed that Anseris is an Proto-Anserisan word that means Goose, the animal used as supporters on the Coat of Arms of the Principality of Anserisa.

History

Main article: History of Anserisa

Proof of inhabitants from before 1201 has been found in many places on all three islands but significantly on Haliétusa. It is thought that these people were nomadic and seafarers that moved from islands to islands since traces of similar items were found on the surrounding islands of the Rainbow Islands. In the most recent years, speculations are made that some Anserisans might be somehow related to Mauquibians, because of similarities found between both languages.

Three Counties of the Northern Isles

Before 1201, the islands were controlled by various clans and families, in 1201, the Brantum family emerged as the most prosperous family on the island of Branta and conquered the other families, establishing the County of Castorida on the island of Branta. This process was soon followed on the other islands, inspired by the success of the Brantum family, the Haliétusum family established the County of Melégrisa in 1234 on the island of Haliétusa and the Rubeculum family established the County of Galluso in 1310 on the island of Rubecula. This is seen as the last event founding the period known today as the Three Counties of the Northern Isles.

The counties had few relations among themselves, centred mostly around the arranged marriages which guaranteed a relative peace on the islands with the three counties. On 24 March 1387, the three counties met in Concordia and established the Treaty of Envoys, which is considered as the first founding document of Anserisa. It established the first integrated political structure with the Council of Envoys with representatives sent from each county meeting twice a year, which became the basis for the Council of Regions, equal in numbers, the Envoys had discussions on matters that affected the three islands as a whole and vetoed decisions taken by any county that would disrupt the peace on the islands. By 1421, this system proved to be somewhat inefficient, especially with the County of Castorida gaining more power over the others with its technological advance and especially its port. This grew into tensions which exploded when Count Augusto of Castorida died on 2 December 1433. With his son being only 6 years old, and the appointment of an incompetent regent, Viscount Léo of Bubo some merchants began plotting for the removal of the House of Branta and the establishment of the House of Rubecula as Counts of Castorida.

In 1434, the Count Césario of Galluso invaded Branta Island and took control of the area surrounding Alisa. Following battles, Césario of Galluso was able to take control of the eastern side of the island and was threatening to take on Brantavilla. After some skirmishes with the militia, the army of Césario was able to take control of Brantavilla and he declared himself, Count of Castorida, ending the rule of the House of Branta. This action infuriated the population on the island of Branta and large revolts were seen especially in the city of Chevrona. This takeover of the island of Branta was also enraging Count Marcello VIII of Melégrisa who saw the action as undermining the Treaty of Envoys and a threat to Melégrisa's sovereignty. Marcello VIII decided to also invade the island of Branta and tried to take control of the southern part of the island but was met with the army of Césario. The army of Marcello VIII entrenched in the village of Viatorisa. The army of Césario began a siege on Viatorisa trying to expel the army of Marcello VIII. Marcello VIII was unable to break the siege and returned on the island of Haliétusa, defeated, he abdicated and left his daughter, Victoria in charge. Césario then arranged a marriage with his son and ruled the three islands, with the island of Haliétusa being in a personal union. It was a period known as the Union of the Three Northen Isles.

Union of the Three Northern Isles

The Union of the Three Northern Isles is the unofficial state, for it was never properly proclaimed, that ruled over the Anserisan Islands from 1436 to 1443.

A military leader and former Envoy for Castorida, Stéphano Anserisum began preparing the takeover of the island, with the help of local militias, especially those of Chevrona who led a devastating blow to the army of Césario in 1435. Being able to take the cities of Chevrona and Alisa and controlling all of the north-eastern part of the island of Branta with fast attacks, he was gaining a lot of support throughout the island of Branta and was able to take control of Brantavilla by 1443, after a two-years long siege.

On 7 April 1443, the army of Stéphano was able to break into the palace in Brantavilla and soldiers executed Césario, bringing an end to the rule of the House of Rubecula in Branta.

Stéphano requested the council of Countess Victoria and decided to appoint himself as Prince of Anserisa and to rule over the islands as one single entity.

Principality of Anserisa

The Principality of Anserisa is the first unified state on the islands and was founded on 2 June 1443, when Stéphano Anserisum took control of the islands and was crowned Prince Stéphano I of Ansersia. This event is considered to be the founding date of Anserisa and is celebrated yearly as Prince Stéphano I Day. It is also the founding point of the House of Anserisa, the ruling house for the most of the Anserisan history. During his 24 year reign, Stéphano I had to unify three distinct peoples and established the foundation of the Anserisan culture. Following his experience as an Envoy, Stéphano I established the Council of Regions in 1450, the oldest continuous form of legislature and government in Anserisa. Stéphano I is also responsible for the renaming of the islands to the original families' names.

The reign of Princess Geneva is considered to be the golden age of Anserisa, with a reign of 50 years, the nation saw great development especially in culture and arts and its at that moment that the Anserisan language developed to be what we know today, with the creation of the Académia Anserisana that regulates the Anserisan language. It is also the reign that saw the further development of merchant ports in Anserisa and the development of Concordia on Haliétusa Island.

The reign of Stéphano IV saw the creation of the National Convention in 1613. It is the first electoral representative form of government in Anserisa.

In 1700, the House of Anserisa stopped being the ruling house when the House of Corvuma and Prince Octavio I took control after the sudden death of Prince Stéphano V. Only ruling for 13 years, the House of Corvuma was deposed in 1713 by Prince Stéphano VI, reinstating the House of Anserisa on the throne.

In 1790, following revolts that started a year earlier, Prince Urbano II abdicated in favor of his son, Prince Urbano III. The revolts were led by republicans that wanted to install a republic on the islands. Led by Hadriano Aquilum, the revolts would continue during the reign of Prince Urbano III. In 1792, Urbano III was executed and the republicans took control but were betrayed by Hadriano Aquilum who proclaimed himself Emperor of Anserisa and the Anserisa People and the creation of the Anserisan Empire.

Anserisan Empire

Proclaimed Emperor of Anserisa on 9 April 1792, Hadriano began a radical transformation of Anserisan society. He is responsible for the development of New Anserisan, a reformed version of Anserisan which he considered to be the language of the princes and thus, anti-republican. Being a former republican, Hadriano established the modern functioning of the Congress of the Republic, although people serving on the Congress were named by the Emperor. He is also responsible for the introduction of the Supreme Court, then the Imperial Court of Justice.

The reign of Hadriano was a reign of terror with many political death and human rights repression especially in more republican cities like Chevrona and Alisa on Branta Island. It was also an era of technological advancement, development of public works and infrastructure, the implementation of sanitation in most urbanized cities and railroad works on the islands.

Being unpopular, Hadriano faced a republican revolution which was successful. The republicans deposed him, forced him to abdicate publicly and exiled Hadriano from the islands of Anserisa and thus established the Republic of Anserisa.

Republic of Anserisa

The Republic of Anserisa was proclaimed on 21 September 1815 by Calpurnio Fabricium, the first President of Anserisa that voluntarily stated his mandate to be of one year only.

The Republic had a fairly peaceful and neutral relations with other nations in the South Pacific for most of its history, not having participated massively in any major wars.

Internally, the Republic faced a political crisis from 1914, with the first removal from office of a sitting President with the impeachment of Octaviano Cassium that lasted until the appointment of Julio Petronium in 1922, where Anserisa saw the appointment of 6 Presidents in around 10 years. This period is known as the Alternating Presidency.

Since 1815, the Republic of Anserisa is a nation that has developed great democratic practices. Its constitution was adopted in 1815 and was never substantially modified, the only major additions are the Governmental obligations in 1984 and the Declaration of Rights in 1995. People are calling for a reform of the republic, mostly the election of the President which is still being indirectly elected.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Anserisa

Map of the Islands of Anserisa.

Anserisa is located in the Rainbow Islands, on the western side. It is composed of three islands, Branta, Haliétusa and Rubecula with smaller islands surrounding the main islands. The highest peak is Mount Canadensiso at 1,515 meters (4,970 feet) located on Branta Island.

Branta Island

Main article: Branta Island

Branta Island is the biggest of the Anserisan Islands, with approximately 53% of the total land area of the country. It is also the most populous with around 281 000 people or about 61% of the population. The largest city and capital of Anserisa, Brantavilla is located on the southern tip of the island and contains about 73% of the island's population or 45% of the entire Anserisan population. The next biggest cities are Alisa, on the east coast and Chevrona in the centre, near Mount Canadensiso.

Haliétusa Island

Main article: Haliétusa Island

Haliétusa Island is the second biggest of the Anserisan Islands and composes about 23% of the land area of Anserisa. It is populated by around 97 300 people, or 21% of the Anserisan population. Mostly located in Concordia, the second largest city, located in the south of the island, where around 69% of the island's population in living. It is also the location of the largest industrial harbour, in the city of Concordia. The other important cities of Haliétusa Island are Statera and Céruléa.

Rubecula Island

Main article: Rubecula Island

Rubecula Island is the smallest island and composes about 22% of the land area of Anserisa and is the least populated island of Anserisa with around 81 300 people, or 18% of the population. Located mainly in the largest city of the island, Vexilla. Located in the south of the island, where about 69% of the island's population is living. The other main cities of the Rubecula Island are Regina and Pristina.

Government and politics

Main articles: Government of Anserisa and Politics of Anserisa

Anserisa is described as a "full democracy", with a tradition of socialism, and an emphasis on non-discrimination policies, which has been a distinguishing element of Anserisa's political culture.

Government

The governmental structure of Anserisa is divided in two, with the executive branch located within the Republican Commission and the legislative branch located within the Congress of the Republic.

The executive branch of the government is the Republican Commission. It is led by the President and it is where all internal and external policies are developed. It is composed of Commissioners which are heading Departments.

The legislative branch of the government is the Congress of the Republic which is composed of two houses. It is where all the laws are written and adopted. It is led by the First Congressist which is occupied de facto by the General Representative.

The National Convention is the lower house of the Congress and is responsible for the proposals of the bills and is led by the General Representative while the Council of Regions is the upper house of the Congress and is responsible for the approval of the bills and is led by the Principal Councillor. The Congress is responsible for the appointment of the President of Anserisa.

Policies

Main article: Policies of Anserisa

Anserisa has a strong democratic tradition which has shaped its policies. Many of the policies in Anserisa have been subject to many public consultations and thus have seen a lot of considerations for the protection of human rights and the protection of the environment. The arrival of the Socialist Union in 1919 and its first presidential run in 1946 has transformed Anserisa and brought socialism into the policies of the nation.

Non-discrimination constitutional protections and the democratic process of lawmaking are considered to be pillars of the Anserisan policies. Free and accessible public services such as healthcare, education and public transportation are also seen as great achievements of the nation.

Foreign relations

Main article: Foreign relations of Anserisa

Anserisa is considered a smaller power in the South Pacific maintaining a few relations with a limited number of nations. It is also notably a historical neutral nation which has never sided during major conflicts in the South Pacific. It is a member of the Cross-Pacific Space Coordination since 1988 and of the World Forum since 2020.

In 2020, Anserisa instigated the organisation of a summit for the nations located in the Rainbow Islands to be held in Brantavilla.

Politics

Main articles: Politics of Anserisa and Elections of Anserisa

Originally two political parties have dominated the politics in Anserisa, the Republican Alliance of Anserisa and the Conservative Coalition of Anserisa until 1946, when the Socialist Union of Anserisa became the third major political party in Anserisa and has dominated the politics since. The Republican Alliance has ruled the nation for 118 years, the Conservative Coalition for 24 years since 1815 and the Socialist Union for 54 years since 1946.

The historically predominant Republican Alliance positions themselves at the centre-right of the Anserisan political spectrum, the Conservative Coalition at the right and the Socialist Union occupies the left.

Economy

Main article: Economy of Anserisa

Anserisa has a medium-sized economy with a nominal GDP of approximately $20 billion. It is one of the least corrupt nations in the South Pacific. Anserisa has a mixed economy and experience a high level of economic freedom and a low level of income disparity.

The growth's of Anserisa's manufacturing and service sectors has transformed the nation from a largely rural economy, to an urbanized and industrial one. The Anserisan economy is dominated by the service industry.

Aerospace and Defence

Anserisa has been known for the massive aerospace and defence industries with Aviana which is the sole aircraft manufacturer of the fleet of Anserisana Airlines and Défencio Anserisa which is a huge producer of a wide range of defence products.

The government of Anserisa is also operating the Anserisan Space Administration, which is the official space program of the country.

Shipping

Because of its geographical location and its position as an archipelago nation, Anserisa developed a good shipping industry, with Trio Navigio being the top shipping company, shipping to and from the three islands and to the rest of the South Pacific mostly from the main industrial harbour of Concordia.

Tourism

Located in the northern part of the South Pacific, Anserisa is enjoying a nice tropical climate and has developed a huge tourism market, especially on Rubecula Island. Anserisana Airlines has developed an extensive program of affiliation with hotels and accommodation to provide all-inclusive packages through their subsidiary of Anserisana Vacations. The government of Anserisa is also providing incentives for publicity promoting Anserisa abroad.

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Anserisa

The 2015 Anserisan Census enumerated a total population of 437 919. A steady growth of around 5.0 percent over the 2010 figure.

Anserisa's population density, at 83 inhabitants per square kilometre (215.0/sq mi), is among the lower-average of the South Pacific. About 45% of the population lives in the capital city of Brantavilla and most people are found on Branta Island.

Anserisans

Main article: Anserisans

In the 2015 Anserisan Census, 91,05% of the population identified as being Anserisan.

Religion

Main article: Apertiaism

Religion in Anserisa (2020).

  Apertiaism (80.37%)

  Non-religious (16.50%)

  Other (3.13%)

Anserisa is a secular state where the majority of the people identify to a religion started in Anserisa, Apertiaism. Although there is a clear separation of church and state and that position is also enforced by the Anserisan Apertian Congregation, the official organisation of Apertiaism in Anserisa, the religion still influenced a lot of the politics taken by the nation as a whole, most significantly, the Declaration of Rights written in the Constitution which is considered to have been written with Apertian principles in mind. The religion's position on freedom of belief is possibly the reason for the high number of practitioners, with around 80% of the population identifying with Apertiaism as their faith.

Languages

Main articles: Anserisan language and New Anserisan

The official language of Anserisa is Anserisan language and is spoken but a large number of people in Anserisa. In populous places like Brantavilla, the capital, signage will be in one or two other languages, like Austral or New Anserisan (Anserisano Novo). Anserisan is protected and guaranteed by the Constitution and the Académia Anserisana is the institution that promotes the use of Anserisan in the country. They are strongly opposed to the promotion of New Anserisan as an official language and they prefer to keep New Anserisan as a recognized language.

Military

Main articles: Military of Anserisa and Anserisan Armed Forces

The Anserisan Armed Forces are the unified armed forces of Anserisa and constitutes the entire military of Anserisa. It was unified in 1949. The unification consists of sea, land, air and both the special forces and gendarmeria.

At its inception the Republican Forces were mostly focused on the defence of Anserisa and that focus as shaped the defence policy of Anserisa. At first equipped with an attacking army, Anserisa followed a path of progressive demilitarization of its armed forces through the years and today, acts almost exclusively as a defensive force. The notable exception being the creation of the Anserisan Special Forces in 1949, which specializes in covert missions and is mostly a military-to-hire for other nations and is also available for peacekeeping missions.

The General Commander of the Anserisan Armed Forces is the President of Anserisa.

It is primarily a defence force and has no active military operations. Its operations mostly consists of search and rescue missions and support to the coast guard and the police forces.

Culture

Main article: Culture of Anserisa

Symbols

Main article: National symbols of Anserisa

National symbols are important in Anserisa, many dispositions in the Constitution are establishing the symbols and they are part of the national identity.

National Flag

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The National Flag of Anserisa

The National Flag of Anserisa is a symbol of pride and is seen on poles on many private properties around the nation. Many private establishments are also flying the flag and most people respect the rules for flying the flag at half-mast on special occasions. The National Flag is also a product sought by tourists and many products featuring the flag can be found in souvenir shops around the country.

National Seal

The National Seal of Anserisa is the official symbol of the Republic and is used on all official governmental publications. Less popular than the flag, it is still a symbol of pride and a symbol of Republicanism and Sovereignty of the nation.

National Flower

The Caesalpinia Anserisanis is the national flower of Anserisa. It was adopted by the Congress in 2015, for the 200th anniversary of the Republic and featured on the Medal of the 200th of the Republic.

Media

Main article: Media of Anserisa

Anserisa Media Consortio is the largest provider of media in Anserisa, it is the owner of the main journal, Lo Diurno Anserisano, the second largest radio station, Radio Anserisa and the 5th most popular television station, TV Anserisa.

The government is operating the Anserisan Broadcasting Administration (ALA) which is providing some of the most important channels of the country, especially the government broadcasting channel.

Sports

Main article: Sports of Anserisa

Organized sports in Anserisa began after the creation of the Republic. Anserisa's official sport is the Anserisan modern pentathlon. Cricket is the most popular sport in the nation. Inline roller hockey, rugby and football are also widely enjoyed by the population.

Anserisa has a professional cricket league which evolves around the T20 format of the game, called the Anserisan Cricket League, and a professional limited-overs cricket league, the Anserisan 50 League. The Test format is mostly only played at the international level. The Anserisan Cricket Team represents Anserisa in international matches in the three formats of the game, Test, ODIs and T20I. All cricket activities are supervised by Cricket Anserisa.

Anserisan Modern Pentathlon, as a national sport enjoys a certain level of popularity it is administered by the Anserisan Modern Pentathlon Association. Inline roller hockey as grown in popularity in the recent years, after the victory of the Anserisan Inline Roller Hockey Team at the International Inline Roller Hockey Championships of 1987. The Anserisan Football Federation is the organization in charge of the practice of amateur and professional football in Anserisa and is mostly responsible for the Anserisan National Football Team as well as the Anserisan Football League, the professional league found on the islands.

See Also

• South Pacific