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
Capital and largest city	Brantavilla
Official languages	Anserisan
Recognised national languages	Austral New Anserisan
Sign languages	Anserisan Sign Language (ANSLan)
Demonym(s)	Anserisan
Government	Unitary democratic parliamentary 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	2nd June 1443
• Anserisan Empire	9th April 1792
• Republic of Anserisa	21st 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 (PPP)	2020 estimate
• Total	$31,2 billion
• Per capita	$67 870
GDP (nominal)	2020 estimate
• Total	$20,8 billion
• Per capita	$45 246
Currency	Aureuso (AUR)
Time zone	UTC-1
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy CE
Driving side	right
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 Frost Empire.

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 center.

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 the Principality of Anserisa with the coronation of Prince Stéphano I on 2 June 1443. After failed 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 parliamentary 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.

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.

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.

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 the same name. 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 24th 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 2nd December 1433. With his son being only 6 years old, and the appointment of an incompetent regent, Duke 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

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 7th 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 2nd 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 Anserisana Académia that regulates the Anserisan language. It is also the reign that saw the rise 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 Anserisan and the creation of the Anserisan Empire.

Anserisan Empire

Proclaimed Emperor of Anserisa on 9th 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 21st 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 (Octaviano Cassium) which 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

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 Monsigno at 1, 515 meters (4, 970 feet) located on Branta Island.

Map of Anserisa and municipalities of more than 5 000 people.

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 Monsigno.

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

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.

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.

Politics

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

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

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.

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

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.

Anserisa has been known for the manufacturing of aircraft and vehicles with two major companies based in Anserisa, Aviana which is the sole aircraft manufacturer of the fleet of Anserisana Airlines and Vehiculo which is a huge producer of a wide range of motor vehicles in Anserisa.

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.

Culture

Symbols

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.

Anserisan Language

The Anserisan language is spoken but a large number of people in Anserisa and it is the only official language of the country. 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.

Sports

Organized sports in Anserisa began after the creation of the Republic. Anserisa's official sports is the Anserisan Modern Pentathlon and Cricket. Inline roller hockey, rugby and football are widely enjoyed by the population.

Anserisa has a professional cricket league which evolves around the T20 format of the game, with occasional Tests and ODI's. The Anserisan Cricket Team represents Anserisa in international matches. All cricket activities are supervised by Cricket Anserisa.

Anserisan Modern Pentathlon, as a nation sport enjoys a certain level of popularity, but since it is an individual sport, is less popular than inline roller hockey which as grown in popularity after the victory of the Anserisan Inline Roller Hockey Team at the International Inline Roller Hockey Championships of 1987.

See Also

• The South Pacific