|
|
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| {{Infobox country | | {{Region_icon_Ajax}} |
| |native_name = {{resize|11pt|''Թագավորության Արետիաս''}} <span style="font-weight: normal;">{{resize|9pt|([[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]])}} </span><br>{{resize|11pt|''Βασίλειον τῆς Ἀρητιάς''}} <span style="font-weight: normal;">{{resize|9pt|([[wikipedia:Pontic Greek language|Mysian]])}} </span>
| | {{Infobox royalty |
| |conventional_long_name = Kingdom of Aretias | | | name = Basil III |
| |common_name = Aretias | | | image = Basil III of Aretias.jpg |
| |image_flag = Flag of Aretias.svg | | | image_size = 220px |
| |alt_flag = | | | caption = |
| |image_coat = Coat of Arms of Aretias.png
| | <!--Aretias--> |
| |alt_coat = | | | succession = [[Monarchy of Aretias|Basileus of Aretias]] |
| |symbol_type = Coat of Arms
| | | moretext = ([[Monarchy of Aretias#Titles, Styles and Honors|more...]]) |
| |national_motto =<small>Զիջել ոչ մեկին<br>Zijel voch’ mekin<br>''("Yield to none")''</small> | | | reign = 19 November 2002 – present |
| |national_anthem =''Վարդի մարտ''<br>Vardi mart<small><br> March of the Rose</small><br>[[File:MediaPlayer.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjw9xSsZ3wM|210px]]
| | | coronation = 12 January 2003 |
| |royal_anthem = | | | predecessor = [[Cyril I of Aretias|Cyril I]] |
| |image_map = Location Map of Aretias.png | | | cor-type = |
| |map_width = 275px
| | | suc-type = Heir presumptive{{nbsp}} |
| |alt_map = | | | successor = [[Zenobia, Despotissa of Teos]] |
| |map_caption = Location of '''Aretias''' (dark green)<br>– in Belisaria (dark grey)
| | | reg-type = Regent |
| |image_map2 = Political Map of Aretias.png | | | regent = TBD <small>(2002–2005)</small> |
| |map2_width = 275px | | <!--Personal--> |
| |alt_map2 = | | | spouse = {{ubl |
| |map_caption2 = Political Map of Aretias | | |{{marriage|[[Maria of Latium]]|9 July 2013|14 January 2016|end=annulled}} |
| |capital = [[Evros]]
| | |{{marriage|[[Cassandra of Ghant]]|2 February 2020}} |
| |largest_city = capital | |
| |largest_settlement = | |
| |largest_settlement_type = <span style="font-weight: normal;">largest city</span>
| |
| |official_languages = {{flatlist| | |
| *[[wikipedia:Pontic Greek language|Mysian]]
| |
| *[[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]]
| |
| }} | | }} |
| |regional_languages = [[Standard Latin language|Latin]] | | | issue = {{ubl |
| |languages2_sub = | | | [[Zenobia, Despoina of Teos]] |
| |ethnic_groups = | | |''Illegitimate'' |
| {{ublist |item_style=white-space:nowrap;
| | | [[#Issue|Luca Evosken]] <!--surname roughly translates to "of golden [haired] woman--> |
| | 52% Vardanan
| | | [[Sophia Hazarasp]] |
| | 36% Mysian
| |
| | 4% Slavic group
| |
| | 3% Ayrumi
| |
| | 5% other
| |
| }} | | }} |
| |ethnic_groups_year = 2019 | | | full name = Basileios Davit Yovhannes Gosdantin |
| |religion = {{small|State religion:}}<br>[[Vardanan Apostolic Church|Vardanan Apostolic]]<br/>{{small|Other recognized:}}<br/>[[wikipedia:Eastern Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodoxy]], [[wikipedia:Roman Catholic|Fabrian Catholicism]], [[Azdarin]], [[Alban Emendatic Church|Alban Emendatic]], Judaism, Irreligion | | | house = [[House of Bznuni|Bznuni]] |
| |demonym = Aretian
| | | father = [[Cyril I of Aretias|Cyril I]] |
| |government_type = {{wp|Unitary state|Unitary}} {{wp|absolute monarchy}} | | | mother = [[Sibylle of Silingia-Marlburg]] |
| |leader_title1 = [[Monarchy of Aretias|Basileus]]
| | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|7|16|df=y}} |
| |leader_name1 = [[Basil III of Aretias|Basil III]] | | | birth_place = Palataki, Evros, [[Aretias]] |
| |leader_title2 = [[First Minister of Aretias|First Minister]]
| | | religion = [[Vardanan Apostolic Church|Apostolic Christianity]] |
| |leader_name2 = {{nowrap|[[Andreas Kiurikian]]}} | | |}} |
| |leader_title3 = | | {{Aretias Royal Family}} |
| |leader_name3 = | |
| |legislature = [[Royal Council (Aretias)|Royal Council]] | |
| |sovereignty_type = Independence {{nobold|from the [[Vardana|Second Vardanan Republic]]}} | |
| |established_event1 = Declaration | |
| |established_date1 = 19 July 1924
| |
| |established_event2 =
| |
| |established_date2 =
| |
| |established_event3 =
| |
| |established_date3 =
| |
| |established_event4 =
| |
| |established_date4 =
| |
| |established_event5 =
| |
| |established_date5 =
| |
| |established_event6 =
| |
| |established_date6 =
| |
| |area_rank = nth
| |
| |area_km2 = 3,616
| |
| |area_sq_mi = 1,396
| |
| |percent_water = 1.5%
| |
| |population_estimate = 965,577
| |
| |population_estimate_rank =
| |
| |population_estimate_year = 2020
| |
| |population_census = 850,996
| |
| |population_census_year = 2015
| |
| |population_density_km2 = 235.34
| |
| |population_density_sq_mi = 609.59
| |
| |population_density_rank =
| |
| |GDP_PPP =
| |
| |GDP_PPP_rank =
| |
| |GDP_PPP_year =
| |
| |GDP_PPP_per_capita =
| |
| |GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =
| |
| |GDP_nominal =
| |
| |GDP_nominal_rank =
| |
| |GDP_nominal_year =
| |
| |GDP_nominal_per_capita =
| |
| |GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =
| |
| |Gini =
| |
| |Gini_rank =
| |
| |Gini_year =
| |
| |Gini_category =
| |
| |HDI =
| |
| |HDI_rank =
| |
| |HDI_year =
| |
| |currency = [[Aretian dram|Dram]] (Դ)
| |
| |currency_code = ARD | |
| |time_zone =
| |
| |utc_offset =
| |
| |time_zone_DST =
| |
| |date_format = dd/mm/yyyy ({{wp|Anno domini|AD}})
| |
| |DST_note =
| |
| |utc_offset_DST =
| |
| |drives_on = left
| |
| |cctld = .ae
| |
| |iso3166code = AE
| |
| |calling_code = +377
| |
| |patron_saint = St George
| |
| }} | |
| '''Aretias''', officially the '''Kingdom of Aretias''' ([[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]]: Թագավորության Արետիաս; [[wikipedia:Pontic Greek language|Mysian]]: Βασίλειον τῆς Ἀρητιάς), is a semi-recognized sovereign state located off the western coast of the [[Ajax|Chersonian Peninsula]]. It is located on an archipelago in the Periclean Sea, and shares maritime borders with [[Thraysia]] to the north, [[Vardana]] to the east, and [[Perateia]] to the southwest. Its capital, and largest city, is Evros.
| |
|
| |
|
| The first human settlements in Aretias date back to the 11th century BCE, with the first [[Aradia|Aradian]] and [[Lihnidos|Lihnidosi Hellene]] colonies established in the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. Aretias has long been a territory of successive empires and kingdoms since the 6th century BCE. Until 1832, Aretias was a province of the Kingdom of Vardana, and from 1832 until 1901 a province of the [[Mysia|Kingdom of Mysia]]. The islands remained under control of the [[House of Bznuni]] after re-integration into [[Vardana#History|Hazaraspid Vardana]]. During the [[Vardanan Revolution of 1924|1924 Revolution]], the Lord of Aretias maintained control of the islands and attempted to re-establish control of the mainland until his death in 1933. Since 1924, Aretias has laid claim to [[Vardana]] and [[Mysia]] by way of both royal titles.
| |
|
| |
|
| Aretias is a {{wp|Unitary state|unitary}} {{wp|absolute monarchy}}, with a limited consultative assembly. Its population is near evenly split between a plurality of [[Mysia|Mysians]] and [[Vardana|Vardanans]], along with other minority groups. Aretians are overwhelmingly christian, primarily following the [[Vardanan Apostolic Church|Vardanan Apostolic]] faith, which is the official state religion.
| | {{ahnentafel |
| ==Name==
| | |collapsible=yes |
| The Kingdom of Aretias rests on a minor archipelago surrounding a large, main island from which the country takes its name. The territory consisting of modern Aretias has held numerous names since the first recorded human settlements. Aretias was first used as a name for the main island in the 2nd century BCE, coming from the Hellenic meaning "Island of Ares". During the period of [[Latium|Latin]] control, from the 2nd to 5th centuries CE, the islands were referred to as Aretium in imperial documents, roughly meaning "Island of Mars", however Aretias remained the most widely used name.
| | |collapsed=yes |
| ==History==
| | |align=center |
| ===Early history=== | | |ref= |
| ===Middle Ages=== | | |boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc; |
| ===Early modern=== | | |boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9; |
| ===Independence=== | | |boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc; |
| ===Modern history=== | | |boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc; |
| ==Geography== | | |boxstyle_5=background-color: #9fe; |
| Aretias has an area of 3,616 square kilometers, which consists of the main island, also named Aretias, and a series of smaller islands surrounding it. The main island has an area of X, equating nearly X% of the nation's territory. The country is X kilometers off the coast of the [[Varadana#Administrative divisions|Vardanan province]] of [[Mysia]], X kilometers from the [[Diocese of the East]], and X kilometers from the coast of [[Thraysia]].
| | |1= 1. '''Basil III of Aretias''' |
| | | |2= 2. [[Cyril I of Aretias]] |
| The main island is dominated by a small mountain range, the Agrafa Mountains, and a central-to-coastal plain crossing the island. The Agrafa Mountains cover most of the northern end of the island, and together with southern hills surround the central plain. The Evros River runs through the center of the country, and is the longest river in Aretias. Mount Baghats, as part of the Agrafa Mountains, is the highest point in Aretias at 2,109 meters.
| | |3= 3. [[Sibylle of Silingia-Marlburg]] |
| ===Climate===
| | |4= 4. [[George III of Aretias]] |
| Aretias has a typical [[wikipedia:Mediterranean climate|Periclean climate]], with [[wikipedia:semi-arid climate|semi-arid]] tendencies inland at mid-level elevations of mountains. Coastal winters are mild, with hot summers. Coastal communities experience some of the hottest days in the Periclean during the summer, reaching upwards of 80 °F during the day, on average, during the peak of summer.
| | |5= 5. [[Georgia of Mosela]] |
| | | |6= 6. [[John, Duke of Silingia-Marlburg]] |
| Winters remain warm in Aretias. The average winter temperature in the capital of [[Evros]] sees a daily average of 66°F, with nightly lows near 45°F. Snow is possible at the highest peaks of the Agrafa Mountains, particularly Mount Baghats.
| | |7= 7. [[Walpurga of Waadt]] |
| ===Water===
| | |8= 8. [[George II of Aretias]] |
| ==Politics==
| | |9= 9. [[Elise of Vardana|Princess Elise of Vardana]] |
| {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; float:right; margin-right:9px; margin-left:2px;"
| | |10= 10. [[Aubin IV, Elector of Mosela]] |
| |-
| | |11= 11. [[Kalomoira of Lihnidos|Princess Kalomoira of Lihnidos]] |
| | style="text-align:left;"| [[file:Basil III, 2018.jpg|125px]] | | |12= 12. [[Frederick V of Garima]] |
| |- | | |13= 13. [[Frida of Besmenia]] |
| | style="text-align:center;"| [[Basil III of Aretias|Basil III]]<br /><small>[[Monarchy of Aretias|Basileus]]</small>
| | |14= 14. [[Waldemar X, Duke of Waadt]] |
| |} | | |15= 15. [[Magdelena of Tungria]] |
| {{main|Monarchy of Aretias|Royal Council (Aretias){{!}}Royal Council}}
| | |16= 16. [[Basil, Prince of Aretias]] |
| Aretias is an absolute monarchy ruled by the [[House of Bznuni]]. The Bznuni have been ruling Aretias since the 15th century, originally as Lords or Princes of Aretias as a vassal of the [[Monarchy of Vardana|Monarch of Vardana]]. The current [[Monarchy of Aretias|Basileus]] is [[Basil III of Aretias|Basil III]], who succeed his father as ruler on 19 November 2002. The Basileus has the sole power to appoint and remove the [need name for First Minister role] and ministers of the Crown, who together form the [[Royal Council (Aretias)|Royal Council]]. Aretias has no codified constitution, which places most legislative, executive, and judicial authority in the hands of the Basileus.
| | |17= 17. [[Irene I of Mysia]] |
| | | |18= 18. [[Stepan IV of Vardana]] |
| Aretias features no political parties, which have been banned by decree since 1940. There is no national legislature, though various proposals eventually led to the creation of a consultative assembly of 40 individuals appointed by the Basileus. This consultative assembly has no ability to propose legislation, but regularly votes on legislation originating from the Basileus or Royal Council. There are no national elections, but elections on a local level are commonplace. Through customary law, all adult citizens have the right to petition the Basileus. However, local elections are often subject to fraud or voter intimidation according to human rights groups.
| | |19= 19. [[Arine of Metsamor]] |
| ===Administrative divisions=== | | |20= 20. [[Louis XII, Elector of Mosela]] |
| Aretias is a unitary state divided into counties and municipalities. There are three counties, which are used for statistical and judicial boundary purposes. There are 80 municipalities, which serve as the primary avenue for local government. These municipalities control most local matters, such as education, transportation, and zoning.
| | |21= 21. [[Elisabeth of the Palatinate]] |
| | | |22= 22. Father of 11 |
| Evros is the largest municipality, with a population of approximately 300,000 residents, or roughly one-third of the country's population. Teos is the second largest municipality, with a population of close to 100,000.
| | |23= 23. |
| ===International status and foreign relations===
| | |24= 24. [[William IV of Garima]] |
| Aretias asserted its independence on 19 July 1924, following the execution of [[Monarchy of Vardana|King]] [[Stepan IV of Vardana]], with its local ruler [[Basil I of Aretias|Basil, Prince of Aretias]] proclaiming himself Basileus of Mysia and the former Lihnidosi-Vardanan union by right of his wife and co-ruler [[Irene I of Mysia|Irene of Mysia]]. Since 1924, Aretias has claimed to be the government of all of Vardana, which has resulted in non-recognition of Aretias by successive Vardanan governments. However, even among nations that recognize Aretias as an independent state, few recognize its claim over [[Vardana]]. These historical claims have resulted in complex relations with cordial states as well.
| | |25= 25. [[Luitgard of Vandalia]] |
| | | |26= 26. [[Karl Ochsenbein]] |
| A stated primary goal of Aretias is to achieve the reunification of "Greater Vardana" under monarchist rule. In practice, however, Aretias's primary goal is noted to be defense and security of its territory, which has faced various tests since 1933.
| | |27= 27. [[Erma Koch]] |
| | | |28= 28. [[Otto VIII, Duke of Waadt]] |
| Aretias is a member of the [[Forum of Nations]], [org], and [org].
| | |29= 29. [[Marie of Jura]] |
| ===Law=== | | |30= 30. [[Stephen VI, Duke of Tungria]] |
| {{main|Law of Aretias|Judiciary of Aretias}}
| | |31= 31. [[Sara of Schwarzen]] |
| Law in Aretias primary operates under a [[wikipedia:Civil law (legal system)|civil law]] system, with [[wikipedia:Customary law|customary law]] serving as a secondary source of law when not officially codified or superseded by codified law. Civil law in Aretias is heavily based on Latin and Thraysian law.
| | }} |
| | |
| Aretias lacks an independent judiciary, and as a result the court system is heavily influenced by the central government and the Basileus, who may intervene in cases or issue a verdict on appeal. Despite this, the judiciary underwent a series of reforms in the mid-20th century primarily based on judicial systems in Western Belisaria. It features royal circuit courts serving as the general trial court for all civil and criminal matters. There are four circuit courts, one per country except in Evros which hosts two circuit courts. Aretias lacks an intermediate appellate court in the traditional sense, as the Court of Cassation is the de facto court of last resort and features a criminal and civil division.
| |
| ===Armed Forces===
| |
| {{main|Aretian Defense Force}}
| |
| The Aretian Defense Force is the main military institution of Aretias. It is a [[wikipedia:combined arms forces|combined arms force]], with air, land, and sea elements. The Defense Force has featured conscription since its inception, requiring all males to serve a compulsory 16 months of service beginning on their 17th birthday. Though primarily a conscripted force, since 1989 the Defense Force features a growing professional enlisted involvement.
| |
| | |
| Aretias also features a number of paramilitary services, such as the Royal Guard, and the Civil Guard. The Royal Guard serves as the personal protection service of the Basileus and his family. Members of the Royal Guard are often some of the most trained soldiers in Aretias and are granted privileges not commonly found in the Defense Force or the Civil Guard. The Civil Guard is the national police force of Aretias, which has in recent years been marginalized in favor or expanded authority of the Defense Force.
| |
| ==Economy== | |
| The economy of Aretias has a [[wikipedia:Mixed economy|mixed economy]], featuring a modernizing industrial sector, transitioning service sector and robust. Aretias continues to rely on mining, as it is mineral rich and relies on exporting rare earth minerals as a key segment of its economy. Agriculture consists of a small, shrinking sector of the Aretian economy. As of 2019, its unemployment rate is estimated around 13%. Its largest trading partners are [[Besmenia]], [[Garima]], [[Latium]], [[Lihnidos]], [[Thraysia]], and [[Vardana]]. The [[Aretian dram|dram]] is the country's currency, though currencies from neighboring nations such as [[Latium]] and [[Thraysia]] are often accepted by merchants.
| |
| | |
| Evros and Teos comprise the economic centers of Aretias due to being the largest population centers and most modern cities in the country. Nearly all of the most major domestic companies and corporations have headquarters located in Evros. While economic growth in Aretias has remained continued since 1960, it is at a steady pace and not considered among a fast growing economy.
| |
| ===Transport=== | |
| Transportation in Aretias has undergone rapid change since the 1990s, featuring an expansion of motorways and additional air, rail, and water passage; however, outside of major cities such as Evros and Teos motorways are not fully to modern standards throughout Aretias. Basil II International Airport in Evros is the nation's only international airport, which was first constructed in 1966. Smaller regional airports are located in Teos and [city], and connect the country's islands with the main island and close neighboring nations. The port of Akn is the country's main seaport and is located on the main island of Aretias along the Periclean Sea coast.
| |
| | |
| ==Demographics==
| |
| The population of Aretias sits at 850,996 as of the 2013 census. Recent estimates place the population near 965,000. The largest ethnic group in Aretias consists of [[Vardana|Vardanans]], estimated at 45-49% of the population. Ethnic Mysians form nearly 40% of the population, and consist of the second largest group.
| |
| | |
| Vardanans have increased in number since the 1960s, which was preceded by a swell in Mysians fleeing the civil war in Vardana. It was estimated that from 1910 to 1960, Mysians created a majority of the population. Other ethnic groups present in the country are [[Ayrum|Ayrumi]], [slavic group], Kards, [[wikipedia:Circassians|Cherkes]], and [group].
| |
| | |
| [[wikipedia:Pontic Greek language|Mysian]] and [[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]] are the two official languages of Aretias, as both are widely spoken and understood by nearly all of the county's inhabitants. However, [[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]] holds the dignity of being the official [[wikipedia:Court (royal)|court]] languages and as such is the primary language of government throughout the country. All civil servants are required to speak Vardanan | |
| ===Religion=== | |
| The Vardanan Apostolic Church is the state church of Aretias. Religious minorities typically do not have the freedom to practice their religion unless it is a religion officially recognized by the government. Recognized minority governments include Fabrian Catholicism, Vardanan Rite Orthodox, Judaism, and various [[Azdarin|Yen]] sects. Minority religions in Aretias are strictly regulated and controlled, though for what are understood to be political reasons, Catholic and Orthodox christians retain greater freedoms and autonomy than other minority religious groups.
| |
|
| |
|
| While the historical leader of the Vardanan Apostolic Church is the Apostolic Patriarch of Aparan, and the Patriarch of All of Vardana is a leader figured in neighboring Vardana, the Patriarch of Teos serves as the chief religous authority in Aretias. The government is known to regularly insert itself into selection of the Patriarch of Teos upon a vacancy. Official census records place nearly 95% of the population as Apostolic christians, however this number is believed to be more accurately stated around 65-70%. Nearly 20% of the population is believed to follow the Orthodox church.
| |
| ===Education===
| |
| ==Culture==
| |
| ==See also==
| |
| *[[Vardana]]
| |
| *[[Mysia]]
| |
| [[category:Latin's user page and sandboxes]] | | [[category:Latin's user page and sandboxes]] |
