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{{Infobox country
{{Infobox country
|native_name                = Il Granducato di Limonaia
|native_name                = Granducato di Limonaia
|conventional_long_name      = The Grand Duchy of Limonaia
|conventional_long_name      = Grand Duchy of Limonaia
|common_name                = Limonaia
|common_name                = Limonaia
|image_flag                  = File:Flag of Limonaia.png
|image_flag                  = File:Flag of Limonaia.png
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|image_coat                  = File:Coat of arms of Limonaia.png
|image_coat                  = File:Coat of arms of Limonaia.png
|alt_coat                    = Coat of arms
|alt_coat                    = Coat of arms
|national_motto              = "Nobiscum Deus" <br>
|national_motto              = "Nobiscum Deus" <br/>
''"God with us"''
''"God with us"''
|national_anthem            = Alzati, figli della Limonaia! (Arise, Children of Limonaia)
|national_anthem            = Alzati, figli della Limonaia! (Arise, Children of Limonaia)
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|capital                    =  [[Limone]]
|capital                    =  [[Limone]]
|largest_city                = [[Limone]]
|largest_city                = [[Limone]]
|official_languages          = [[wikipedia:Italian_language|Cristinese]]
|official_languages          = {{wp|Italian language|Cristinese}}
|national_languages          = [[wikipedia:Dutch_language|Variot]]
|national_languages          = {{wp|Dutch language|Variot}}
|ethnic_groups              = Limonaians (96,3%)<br/>Variotans (1,7%)<br/>Other (2%)
|ethnic_groups              = Limonaians (96,3%)<br/>Variotans (1,7%)<br/>Other (2%)
|ethnic_groups_year          = 2017
|ethnic_groups_year          = 2017
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|established_event1          = Establishment of first Republics
|established_event1          = Establishment of first Republics
|established_date1          = March 1489
|established_date1          = March 1489
|established_event2          = Unifcation into Grand Duchy
|established_event2          = Unification into Grand Duchy
|established_date2          = 29 July 1694
|established_date2          = 29 July 1694
|established_event3          = Elevation to Kingdom
|established_event3          = Elevation to Kingdom
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|GDP_nominal_year            = 2017
|GDP_nominal_year            = 2017
|GDP_nominal_per_capita      = 24,541
|GDP_nominal_per_capita      = 24,541
|Gini                        = 54.2
|Gini                        = 53.1
|Gini_year                  = 2017
|Gini_year                  = 2018
|Gini_change                = increase
|Gini_change                = decrease
|HDI                        = .82.7
|HDI                        = .82.8
|HDI_year                    = 2017
|HDI_year                    = 2018
|HDI_change                  = decrease
|HDI_change                  = increase
|currency                    = [[Limonaian Lira]]
|currency                    = [[Limonaian Lira]]
|currency_code              = LLR
|currency_code              = LLR
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|calling_code                = +47
|calling_code                = +47
}}
}}
'''Limonaia''', officially '''The Grand Duchy of Limonaia''' is a sovereign nation in northern [[Alharu]] bordering [[Soreana]] to the north as well as a maritime border with [[Valacia]]. It is the second most populous country in Alharu after [[Kaitaine]], and has the highest population density on the continent.


The region was initially inhabited by an indigenous population now extinct and or absorbed into Limonaian population. The current population arrived from [[Cristina]] around 1450, founding small merchant outposts. As the population of these grew with the import of workers from Cristina, these settlements quickly developed into cities, and by 1489 the first proper Limonaian Merchant Republics had been established. These republics expanded their influence and competing with the rival republics the republics stretched from parts of the Verde Sea, to surrounding most of the Ygros sea. Eventually most of these republics shifted to becoming monarchies, or were absorbed by another state, leading to the eventual unification of the Grand Duchy of Limonaia in 1694, and later the Kingdom of Limonaia in 1745. At this point Limonaia was at its greatest extent encompassing several neighboring countries as well as colonies, including as [[Faramount]] or Faramonte in Limonaian. The Kingdom ended in 1902 due to the [[Limonaian Civil War]] which toppled the until then absolute monarchy of Limonaia, establishing a liberal constitiution, as well as limiting the monarch's powers. Many territories also used this as a chance to break away leading to colonies such as [[Faramount]] gaining independence, as well as parts of the former Kingdom. The new Grand Duchy was but a rump state of the former kingdom leading to rising nationalism throughout the 20th century, culminating with the coup d'etat by General [[Luca di Ortello]], who established the [[Republic of Limonaia]]. Following his death in 1976 the monarchy was restored with dictatorial powers, leading to the first parliament being opened as late as 1982.
'''Limonaia''', officially the Grand Duchy of Limonaia (Cristinese: ''Granducato di Limonaia'') is a country in Northern [[Alharu]] on [[Eurth]]. Located next to the Ygros and Sakspati seas, Limonaia shares land borders with [[Soreana]] and a maritime border with [[Valacia]]. Limonaia covers an area of 80,994 km2 (31,271.9 sq mi) and has a largely temperate seasonal and [[Mediterranean|Mediargic]] climate. With around 48 million inhabitants, it is the second-most populous, and most densely populated country in Alharu.
 
Its geographical position in the middle of the Alhargic seas made it an attractive area for the settlement of various early civilizations, most prominently the Akemar in Northern Limonaia, as well as the Akkar and Geraya in modern day Celino and Anacone respectively. The Akemari city of Nuqi united the Akermari civilizations through conquest, founding the Nuqi empire, which at its largest grew to encompass most of Limonaia. After years of decline and constant slave rebellions, the arrival of [[Europa (continent)|Europa]]n settlers from [[Cristina]] acted as the final blow to the Empire, which collapsed due to diseases and wars with the Cristinese. The Akemari people were used as cheap labour until they were expelled from the country some years later. The Cristinese trade companies continually brought settlers and labourers from the Europan homeland, establishing a steady flow of commerce with Europa.
 
With a steady influx of settlers from [[Europa (continent)|Europa]], various City-states and maritime republics were founded around the Ygros. The Limonaian city-states competed for resources and trade in the region, which was funnelled back to the Europan homeland. These wealthy cities would fund expeditions in order to discover new resources to outcompete their rivalling neighbours, which led to a rapid succession of new settlements and outposts being established in both Alharu and [[Argis]]. Mayor Piero di Cabrena of Limone, the largest city-state, was elevated to Duke of the Duchy of Limone after seizing full control of the city council. The Duchy of Limone would eventually unite the country in 1694 proclaiming the Grand Duchy of Limonaia, and in 1745 the Kingdom of Limonaia. With help from their previous colonial outposts, Limonaia quickly grew into a colonial empire, with colonies on Argis, Alharu and [[Aurelia]] providing great wealth to the country. Unrest following the abuse of power by the King led to the [[Limonaian Civil War]], the eventual collapse of the [[Limonaian Empire]] and the dissolution of the Kingdom. Large portions of Limonaia proper broke off and forced [[King Umberto III]] to abdicate in favour of his brother [[Giorgio I]], who adopted a liberal constitution limiting the monarchy's power. Rising nationalism due to economic hardships and dissatisfaction with the lost empire culminated in a fascist victory in the 1946 election. King [[Vittorio Emanuele V]] together with members of the opposition attempted a coup to depose the current government that failed, leading to a counter-coup by the fascists disbanding the monarchy and disbanding parliament. The [[Republic of Limonaia]] under President [[Luca di Ortello]] was disbanded in 1976 and the monarchy was restored when di Ortello died without a successor. [[Grand Duke Vittorio Emanuele VI|Vittorio Emanuele VI of Limonaia]] continued to rule with absolute power, although he was eventually forced to reopen parliament and gradually reduce his power.
 
Modern day Limonaia is a nation with huge societal struggles, especially due to massive wealth inequality and issues with corruption. The country maintains a strong and diverse economy, but struggles with controlling monopolies within certain sectors. Limonaia is a member of the [[Dominion of Limonaian States]] and [[Argic-Thalassan-Alharun Regional Association|ATARA]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name ''Limonaia'' is derived from the Limonaian word ''Limone'' which translates to Lemon. In its infancy the country was simply known as the "Land of the Lemons" leading to the modern name being established.
 
While the land was originally named Arburio upon discovery, the cultivation of Lemons lead to the far more popular term Limonaia developing. While the names were used interchangeably for a long time, Limonaia became official upon unification into the Grand Duchy and later Kingdom.
 
==Geography==
 
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==History==
==History==
===Exodus from Cristina===
The first Cristinese merchants crossed the Oriental Ocean, reaching modern-day Limonaia in 1450 establishing the settlement that would later become [[Limone]]. Following the initial settlements, merchants traveled back to Cristina, hiring people to work in the newly established settlements, as well as bringing new competing merchants to the area unintentionally. By 1489 the [[Republic of Limone]] was declared followed by many other independent Limonaian city-states.
The earliest Limonaian settlements were established around [[Limone]] in 1450, which was initially only a small settlement. As Limone strengthened itself its citizens eventually started leaving and establishing other settlements, the first major which were [[Sermerio]], [[Talamone]] and Cariatta (modern-day [[Boevendal]]). By 1489 both Limone and Sermerio declared themselves as Republics, the other settlements soon following suit. In the early 1500s, Limonaian trade and shipping flourished, leading to multiple Limonaian missions to explore nearby locations. In 1504 [[Marco Palo]] left Sermerio and ended up in modern-day Fulgistan where he spent a lot of time, eventually bringing back what would be developed into Limonaian pasta as well as buffaloes which are today used in a lot of Limonaian cheese production. This period also saw the first Limonaian settlements overseas, some of the earliest being [[Anaca]] and [[Sicalta]].


In the 1600s the Limonaian republics began to stagnate. In Limone, the [[di Cabrena]] family, who had ruled as Doges for generations elevated themselves to Dukes of Limone. Similar events happened in other Republics, soon leading to most of the republics becoming monarchies. In a period as short as fifteen years, the Dukes of Limone managed to conquer all of mainland Limonaia, this declaring themselves "Grand Dukes Limonaia" in 1694. The Grand Duchy soon after this conquered Anaca and Sicalata as well as continued their settlement policy eventually reaching a point the point where it felt necessary to begin using a more "regal title" leading to the 1745 act declaring the Kingdom of Limonaia. The Kingdom would go on to become a colonial power, spreading its influence across the seas. Two of the most notable colonies being [[Faramount]] and [[Alenveil]].
[[File:Hans Holbein the Younger - The Ambassadors - Google Art Project.jpg|thumb|right|Gino di Dantevilla, Limonaian Ambassador to the court of [[Salvia]], and Giorgio di Selva, Bishop of Limone.]]


Since the fall of the republics Limonaia had been an absolute monarchy, which by the end of the 19th century became increasingly unpopular. Add this to the increasing instability in the nation itself, including many regions that wished to break away from Limonaia. It all culminated in the brief Limonaian Civil War in 1902 which lead to large chunks of Limonaia breaking away, most of its colonial possessions including Faramount which was seized by [[Fleur des Lys]] and the island of Sicalta. The Kingdom was abolished to prevent the remaining state from claiming the land that had broken away, and a constitutional monarchy was established, with a liberal constitution being adopted in 1912. The early 20th century was one of great development for Limonaia. Industry in the cities of [[Celano]] and Sermerio blossomed and old companies united forming newer stronger companies, such as [[FLAC]] or ''Fabbrica Limona Automobili Celano'' which is Limonaia's largest producer of cars and other vehicles. However in 1952, due to fear of the increasing popularity of Socialist movements, the Military performed a coup d'etat establishing the [[Republic of Limonaia]] as a presidential dictatorship with Luca di Ortello at the helm. The Republic saw many civil liberties from the previous decades be diminished, and the regime also supported nationalist movements in other countries (Notably Faramount).
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In 1976 di Ortello passed away, and without a clear leader to take over it was decided that the monarchy would be restored allowing the di Cabrena family to return from their exile. Following the restoration, the newly coronated [[Vittorio Emanuele VI]] decided to keep things relatively similar to the way it had been during the republic, only occasionally handing power to other institutions. He was forced to open parliament in 1993 after he was nearly assassinated.
==Politics==


==Geography==
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==Government==
* Semi-Constitutional Parliamentary Unitary Monarchy
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* Grand Duchess [[Margherita Desiderata I]]
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* Prime Minister [[Giuliano Saleri]]
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 20 January 2022

Grand Duchy of Limonaia
Granducato di Limonaia
Flag
Flag
Coat of arms
Coat of arms
Motto: "Nobiscum Deus"
"God with us"
Anthem: Alzati, figli della Limonaia! (Arise, Children of Limonaia)
Limonaia in Northern Alharu
Limonaia in Northern Alharu
Capital
and largest city
Limone
Official languagesCristinese
Recognised national languagesVariot
Ethnic groups
(2017)
Limonaians (96,3%)
Variotans (1,7%)
Other (2%)
Demonym(s)Limonaian
GovernmentSemi-Constitutional Parliamentary Unitary Monarchy
• Grand Duchess
Margherita Desiderata I
• Prime Minister
Giuliano Saleri
Formation
• Establishment of first Republics
March 1489
• Unification into Grand Duchy
29 July 1694
• Elevation to Kingdom
17 November 1745
• Limonaian Civil War
11 March 1902
• Constitutional Monarchy Established
2 October 1902
• Monarchy overthrown Republic Established
7 July 1952
• Monarchy Restored
10 March 1976
• New Constitution
22 January 1982
Area
• Total
80,994 km2 (31,272 sq mi)
Population
• 2017 census
48,102,000
• Density
594/km2 (1,538.5/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)2017 estimate
• Total
$1,633.9 billion
• Per capita
33,969
GDP (nominal)2017 estimate
• Total
$1,180.5 billion
• Per capita
24,541
Gini (2018)Positive decrease 53.1
high
HDI (2018)Increase .82.8
very high
CurrencyLimonaian Lira (LLR)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Alharun Central Time)
Date formatdd/mm/yyyy (AD)
Driving sideleft
Calling code+47
ISO 3166 codeLI

Limonaia, officially the Grand Duchy of Limonaia (Cristinese: Granducato di Limonaia) is a country in Northern Alharu on Eurth. Located next to the Ygros and Sakspati seas, Limonaia shares land borders with Soreana and a maritime border with Valacia. Limonaia covers an area of 80,994 km2 (31,271.9 sq mi) and has a largely temperate seasonal and Mediargic climate. With around 48 million inhabitants, it is the second-most populous, and most densely populated country in Alharu.

Its geographical position in the middle of the Alhargic seas made it an attractive area for the settlement of various early civilizations, most prominently the Akemar in Northern Limonaia, as well as the Akkar and Geraya in modern day Celino and Anacone respectively. The Akemari city of Nuqi united the Akermari civilizations through conquest, founding the Nuqi empire, which at its largest grew to encompass most of Limonaia. After years of decline and constant slave rebellions, the arrival of Europan settlers from Cristina acted as the final blow to the Empire, which collapsed due to diseases and wars with the Cristinese. The Akemari people were used as cheap labour until they were expelled from the country some years later. The Cristinese trade companies continually brought settlers and labourers from the Europan homeland, establishing a steady flow of commerce with Europa.

With a steady influx of settlers from Europa, various City-states and maritime republics were founded around the Ygros. The Limonaian city-states competed for resources and trade in the region, which was funnelled back to the Europan homeland. These wealthy cities would fund expeditions in order to discover new resources to outcompete their rivalling neighbours, which led to a rapid succession of new settlements and outposts being established in both Alharu and Argis. Mayor Piero di Cabrena of Limone, the largest city-state, was elevated to Duke of the Duchy of Limone after seizing full control of the city council. The Duchy of Limone would eventually unite the country in 1694 proclaiming the Grand Duchy of Limonaia, and in 1745 the Kingdom of Limonaia. With help from their previous colonial outposts, Limonaia quickly grew into a colonial empire, with colonies on Argis, Alharu and Aurelia providing great wealth to the country. Unrest following the abuse of power by the King led to the Limonaian Civil War, the eventual collapse of the Limonaian Empire and the dissolution of the Kingdom. Large portions of Limonaia proper broke off and forced King Umberto III to abdicate in favour of his brother Giorgio I, who adopted a liberal constitution limiting the monarchy's power. Rising nationalism due to economic hardships and dissatisfaction with the lost empire culminated in a fascist victory in the 1946 election. King Vittorio Emanuele V together with members of the opposition attempted a coup to depose the current government that failed, leading to a counter-coup by the fascists disbanding the monarchy and disbanding parliament. The Republic of Limonaia under President Luca di Ortello was disbanded in 1976 and the monarchy was restored when di Ortello died without a successor. Vittorio Emanuele VI of Limonaia continued to rule with absolute power, although he was eventually forced to reopen parliament and gradually reduce his power.

Modern day Limonaia is a nation with huge societal struggles, especially due to massive wealth inequality and issues with corruption. The country maintains a strong and diverse economy, but struggles with controlling monopolies within certain sectors. Limonaia is a member of the Dominion of Limonaian States and ATARA.

Etymology

While the land was originally named Arburio upon discovery, the cultivation of Lemons lead to the far more popular term Limonaia developing. While the names were used interchangeably for a long time, Limonaia became official upon unification into the Grand Duchy and later Kingdom.

Geography

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History

Gino di Dantevilla, Limonaian Ambassador to the court of Salvia, and Giorgio di Selva, Bishop of Limone.

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Politics

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