Scalizagasti

Republic of Scalizagasti
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Motto: Long live free Scalizagasti!
Location of Scalizagasti in the world
Capital and largest city	Bewundal
Official languages	Experimental Standardized Scalizi
Ethnic groups (2016)	75.5% Scalizagastian 8.6% Huvan 3.0% Haprian 2.7% Milynian 1.8% Torlu Islander 0.9% Liahuanese 7.5% Other
Religion	61.4% Auldenism 31.1% Irreligious 4.4% Lushako 1.9% Other 1.2% Sutai Faith
Demonym(s)	Scalizagastian
Government	Federal parliamentary republic
• President	Paul Kruig
• Prime Minister	Sarah Millard
Legislature	Parliament
Establishment
• Empire of Scalizagasti	5 June 1767
• Republic of Scalizagasti	7 August 1841
Area
• Total	2,353,551 km2 (908,711 sq mi)
• Mainland	2,233,456 km2 (862,342 sq mi)
Population
• 2020 census	80750524
• Density	34.31/km2 (88.9/sq mi)
Currency	scaliz ($) (SCZ)
Driving side	right
Internet TLD	.sg

Scalizagasti, officially known as the Republic of Scalizagasti, is a nation located on the southern continent of the Great Experiment. It shares a border with The Heavenly States and Klauswanti to the north, and borders neutral territory elsewhere.

Etymology

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History

Scalizagasti's history is split into five main eras.

Politics

Government

The Republic of Scalizagasti is a federal parliamentary republic governed by the Constitution of Scalizagasti. The Constitution came into effect on 7 August 1841, the same day that the Treaty of Maldati was signed. The President of Scalizagasti is elected every seven years by the electoral college and serves as the head of state. Although the President must sign any bill before it may come into effect, the role is largely ceremonial and the President almost never vetoes a bill unless it is unconstitutional. The Prime Minister of Scalizagasti is the head of government and leads the executive branch of Scalizagasti's government. The Prime Minister is chosen by the legislature, usually the leader of the party that commands a majority of seats or leads the largest coalition.

The Scalizagastian Parliament is the unicameral legislature of Scalizagasti. The Parliament has 516 seats which are elected every four years with a mixed-member proportional electoral system, meaning half of the seats are chosen from local constituencies (also known as electoral districts or ridings) and the other half are chosen from regional party lists.

Prior to the Scalizagastian Revolution, Scalizagasti was a monarchy with very limited democratic representation. During the times of the Empire, Scalizagasti had a bicameral legislature with the lower Imperial Assemby and upper Imperial Senate. The Imperial Chancellor was the head of government and acted like the modern Prime Minister, but had little de facto power as the monarch had complete veto powers and could dismiss the government at any time.

The Revolutionary Republican Party is the oldest active political party in Scalizagasti. Due to its role in the Scalizagastian Revolution and founding of the Republic, it enjoys widespread popular support during elections. Because it commonly forms government, the party is sometimes referred to as Scalizagasti's "natural governing party."

Provinces and Overseas Territory

Main article: Provinces and territories of Scalizagasti

Political map of Scalizagasti showing its 17 provinces and 2 territories

Scalizagasti is a federation comprised of seventeen provinces and two territories. As part of a federal system, the provinces are largely autonomous with respect to their internal organization. Provinces derive their power from the Constitution of Scalizagasti, and control aspects like healthcare and education. Likewise, the federal government is in charge of other aspects of government such as foreign affairs and banking. Territories, meanwhile, derive their power from the federal legislature and their status can be changed by Parliament. The issue of jurisdiction is vitally important to Scalizagastian democracy, and there have been numerous legal cases regarding it.

Economy

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Demographics

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Culture

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