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'''Montgisard''' ({{wp|Maltese language|Sydalene}}: ''Muntgizard''), officially the '''Principality of Montgisard''' ([[Montgisardi language|Montgisardi]]: ''Principho Moinngisardhe''; [[Outremeri language|Outremeri]]: ''Principat de-Montgisard''; {{wp|Maltese language|Sydalene}} ''Prinċipat tal-Muntgizard'') is the largest and most populous of [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Domains|Sydalon's 11 domains]], not including the [[Royal Domain of Sydalon|Royal Domain]]. | '''Montgisard''' ({{wp|Maltese language|Sydalene}}: ''Muntgizard''), officially the '''Principality of Montgisard''' ([[Montgisardi language|Montgisardi]]: ''Principho Moinngisardhe''; [[Outremeri language|Outremeri]]: ''Principat de-Montgisard''; {{wp|Maltese language|Sydalene}} ''Prinċipat tal-Muntgizard'') is the largest and most populous of [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Domains|Sydalon's 11 domains]], not including the [[Royal Domain of Sydalon|Royal Domain]]. | ||
It consists of the island Capraria, and a minor {{wp|archipelago}}, both 10km off the [[Sydalon|Sydalene]] coast, and two cities on mainland [[Belisaria#Scipia|Scipia]]. The territory has a primarily Mediterranean climate, and major tourist destinations. The culture of Montgisard is somewhat distinct compared to the rest of Sydalon, making it the only domain where [[Outremeri language|Outremeri]] is the primary language spoken. | It consists of the island Capraria, and a minor {{wp|archipelago}}, both 10km off the [[Sydalon|Sydalene]] coast, and two cities on mainland [[Belisaria#Scipia|Scipia]]. The territory has a primarily {{wp|Mediterranean climate|Periclean}} climate, and major tourist destinations. The culture of Montgisard is somewhat distinct compared to the rest of Sydalon, making it the only domain where [[Outremeri language|Outremeri]] is the primary language spoken. | ||
Montgisard has a population of 2,166,433. The | Montgisard has a population of 2,166,433. The official languages of Montgisard are [[Montgisardi language|Montgisardi]], [[Outremeri language|Outremeri]] and {{wp|Maltese language|Sydalene}}. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The official name of the island that consists of the Principality of Montgisard is Cerenia. The name is believed to derives from the mythological {{wp|Sirens}}. The principality takes it's name from the city of [[Montgisard (city)|Montgisard]], which serves as the capital and seat of [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Domains|domain]]. The city sits near the ruins of the ancient Aradian city of Gezer. It derives it's name from the {{wp|French language|Audonian}} ''mont-'', meaning mountain. However the meaning of ''gisard'' remains disputed. One interpretation poses that it is a misinterpretation of Gezer by Belisarian crusaders who conquered the area in the 13th century. While another claims it is from the Gaelic ''gisardh'' meaning <nowiki>"glittering"</nowiki> in reference to it's location between Mt Gezer and the ocean. | The official name of the island that consists of the Principality of Montgisard is Cerenia. The name is believed to derives from the mythological {{wp|Sirens}}. The principality takes it's name from the city of [[Montgisard (city)|Montgisard]], which serves as the capital and seat of [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Domains|domain]]. The city sits near the ruins of the ancient Aradian city of Gezer. It derives it's name from the {{wp|French language|Audonian}} ''mont-'', meaning mountain. However the meaning of ''gisard'' remains disputed. One interpretation poses that it is a misinterpretation of Gezer by Belisarian crusaders who conquered the area in the 13th century. While another claims it is from the Gaelic ''gisardh'' meaning <nowiki>"glittering"</nowiki> in reference to it's location between Mt Gezer and the ocean. | ||
Revision as of 04:11, 27 June 2019
Principality of Montgisard Principho Moinngisardhe (Montgisardi) Prinċipat tal-Muntgizard (Sydalene) Principat de-Montgisard (Outremeri) | |
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 Montgisard within Sydalon | |
| Status | Sydalene domain |
| Capital and largest city | Montgisard |
| Official languages | |
| Demonym(s) | Montgiscardi |
| Country | Sydalon |
| Government | Sydalene domain |
• Prince | Joscelin V |
• Chancellor | Charles de Cannella (I) |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Domain | |
• First crusade | April 1238 |
• Introduction | 2 September 1921 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9,600 km2 (3,700 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2018 census | 2,166,433 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | $75.82 billion |
• Per capita | $35,000 (2018) |
| Currency | Denarius (𐆖) (SDD) |
| Time zone | UTC-1 (SST) |
| Calling code | +51 43 |
Montgisard (Sydalene: Muntgizard), officially the Principality of Montgisard (Montgisardi: Principho Moinngisardhe; Outremeri: Principat de-Montgisard; Sydalene Prinċipat tal-Muntgizard) is the largest and most populous of Sydalon's 11 domains, not including the Royal Domain.
It consists of the island Capraria, and a minor archipelago, both 10km off the Sydalene coast, and two cities on mainland Scipia. The territory has a primarily Periclean climate, and major tourist destinations. The culture of Montgisard is somewhat distinct compared to the rest of Sydalon, making it the only domain where Outremeri is the primary language spoken.
Montgisard has a population of 2,166,433. The official languages of Montgisard are Montgisardi, Outremeri and Sydalene.
Etymology
The official name of the island that consists of the Principality of Montgisard is Cerenia. The name is believed to derives from the mythological Sirens. The principality takes it's name from the city of Montgisard, which serves as the capital and seat of domain. The city sits near the ruins of the ancient Aradian city of Gezer. It derives it's name from the Audonian mont-, meaning mountain. However the meaning of gisard remains disputed. One interpretation poses that it is a misinterpretation of Gezer by Belisarian crusaders who conquered the area in the 13th century. While another claims it is from the Gaelic gisardh meaning "glittering" in reference to it's location between Mt Gezer and the ocean.
Geography and climate
Government and politics
Montgisard is one of eleven domains of Sydalon. It is governed according to a statute of autonomy granted by the Crown, in accordance of the Constitution. Unlike other domains in Sydalon, Montgisard is unique in having a separate civil code.
Montgisard is administered by three authorities:
- the Prince (chief of executive power)
- the Council of Ministers (executive power)
- Parliament (legislative power)
Administrative divisions
Montgisard consists of five diocese and two independent municipalities (Montgisard and Destroit).