Parthenopias

Coordinates: 23°24′S 51°55′W

Maritime Commonwealth of Parthenopias Naftikí Koinótita des Parthenopias
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Splendore Sul Mare Radiance upon the Waves (Italian)
Anthem: In avanti nell'alba "Onwards into the Dawn"
Location of Parthenopias(green) in Artemia. Location of Parthenopias(green) in Artemia.
Capital	Troezen
Largest city	Thassilon
Official languages	Parthenian
Demonym(s)	Parthenopian
Government	Directorial republic Representative democracy
• HoS	Emperor Alexander II
• HoG	Archon Jaina Jessero
• Deputy HoG	First Speaker Asonides Renatus
Legislature	National Congress
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	Assembly of Cities
Establishment
• Dodecopolis	122
• Treaty of Aesiva	677
• Proclamation of Isauros	1312
• Great Revolution	1655
• Reformation of the Monarchy	2017
Area
• Total	2,455,564 km2 (948,099 sq mi)
Population
• 2015 census	115,548,649
• Density	46.83/km2 (121.3/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2015 estimate
• Total	$4.390 Trillion
• Per capita	$38,000
Gini (2015)	30.7 medium
HDI (2015)	.880 very high
Currency	Ꜿ Parthenopian Dodon (PDO)
Date format	yyyy-mm-dd (official) dd-mm-yyyy (common use)
Driving side	right
Calling code	+701
ISO 3166 code	PT; PTH
Internet TLD	.pt

Parthenopias, officially the Maritime Commonwealth of Parthenopias, is an island nation of approximately 115 million people located on a 2,455,564km² main island and various smaller islands in the Vóreia Thálassa (North Sea) off the eastern coast of Arcadia in Artemia. It is south of Kapel and north-east of Selene. Parthenopias is noted for its pristine cultural sites and deep-rooted culture, and is one of the largest and richest nations in Artemia.

Since antiquity, Parthene culture has flourished in the territory of present-day Parthenopias, being eventually unified by the Adrastian Empire. For centuries the empire remained the leading political and religious centre of Parthene civilization, ruling over vast swathes of territory throughout the modern sub-continent. After the fall of the empire and throughout the Enlightenment Parthenopias faced calamitous internal strife. Parthenopias has been a major power in Arcadia since the Late Middle Ages, with the outcome of the Thirty Years War (1343 to 1373), leading to a fractured Parthene state which resulted in the Three State Period. Following the Great Crown War (1478 to 1481) the three states were once again unified under the Second Adrastian Empire which would remain in place until the Great Revolution in 1655. A Republic was established that would undergo two periods. First was the Dictatorial Republic commonly referred to as the Serene Republic which would only be ended in 1680 through a liberal coup. This then led to the more liberalized and democratic Thalassocracy which only formally ended in 2017 with the restoration of the monarchy as a constitutional form.

The height of Parthenopias' power would only be reached in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries when the Thalassocracy held dominion over numerous territories throughout Artemia. Despite this, Parthenopias' position in world politics was undermined greatly by the state's inability to prevent the outbreak of the Autumn War in 1895. The mid-twentieth century saw a period of considerable instability and ultimately the process of decolonisation, with the Congress of Troezen seeing arguably the most peaceful and successful transfer of power to home rule, relative to other world powers during the period.

Parthenopias is a key cultural centre for the arts and science, boasting a rigorous and world-renowned education system. Parthenopian universities, most notably the Universities of Desphina and Roix, are some of the most prestigious in Artemia. Parthenopias has been able to reclaim its position as a leading nation within world politics. Parthenopias is a developed country and has the third largest economy in Artemia in terms of nominal GDP, behind Sartoria and Matorre. The Parthenopian economy is largely post-industrial, though the country continues to boast a powerful manufacturing scene, particularly in terms of electronics, aircraft and armament production. Parthenopias ranks high in terms of education, health-care, life expectancy, public transport and human development. As a foremost military power in Artemia, the country remains a leading force globally.

Etymology

The Sea for which the nation is named.

"Parthenopias" comes from the ancient Piscinian roots for "encompassing" and "place." This quite clearly comes from the striking and seemingly endless sea that surrounds all of the Parthenopian islands.

History

Prehistory

Archaeological evidence indicates that there was human settlement in present-day Parthenopias by no later than 16,000 BC. Mounds of shellfish litter, stone cutting tools, and talismanic objects have all been found on the main island, indicating a sizable human population that was mostly likely made up of hunter-gatherers who visited Parthenopias to take advantage of its isolated location and plentiful seafood stocks. Parthenopias had likely become a permanent fishing society by the eighth millennium BCE; Agricultural settlements are thought to have sprung up around the seventh millennium BCE and this carried onwards until about 3200 BCE when Bronze Tools began to develop.

Geography

Geology

River Aureux flowing into the Bay of Valastice

Parthenopias' landmasses was separated from the mainland at the end of the second to last ice age by a major collapse and tectonoic shift. There are various volcanoes that dot the landscape and while most are extinct some roar to life ever few centuries. As such there are various forms of unique marble, among them Piscine Marble which has been readily accessible and famous for its use in art and architecture for centuries.

The various islands that make up Parthenopias' archipelago vary in climate and geography from one to the next. The main island for example is split along three major climates. The western third is considered to be a barren desert and then dry savanna. The center and north-east are decidedly continental with a stable climate. The south-east and parts of the southern coast are tropical and sub-tropical.

Geological hazards include sinkholes and earthquakes.

Administrative divisions

Main article: Provinces of Parthenopias

Picture of the Port of Thassilon

Politics

Citizenship

Main article: Parthenopian nationality law

Oath of Citizenship

I swear (or solemnly promise) that, as a citizen of Parthenopias, I will for the rest of my life give her my sole allegiance, uphold her constitution as a Commonwealth, obey her laws, bear arms in her defense, serve her in civil office when called upon, and honor my fellow citizens. I renounce all other states and all foreign royal or noble houses to which I have previously been subject, and I take this oath (or solemn promise) truthfully and freely. Amen.

Citizenship is the basis of the Parthenopian government, as citizens make up the legislature and govern largely by representative democracy. Parthenopias is a jus sanguinis state, in which birthright citizenship is only available to people with at least one Parthenopian citizen parent at the time of birth. The only other way to acquire Parthenopian citizenship is to have it granted by law, which is quite difficult, with only 8000 to 12000 Parthenopian citizens created through naturalization each year on average. The last step in the naturalization process is to take the Oath of Citizenship (see right), which commits the new citizen to giving sole and full allegiance to Parthenopias as his or her new homeland.

The Parthenopian government does not recognize multiple citizenship; Parthenopian citizens who acquire the citizenship of another country or who become members of a noble or royal house (excluding those of Parthenopian) are considered to have renounced their citizenship. Similarly, naturalized citizens are considered to be solely citizens of Parthenopias. Parthenopians can also lose their citizenship if they serve another country in a civil office or military capacity or formally renounce their citizenship before a Parthenopian consul.

Constitution

Main article: Constitution of Parthenopias

Parthenopias has an uncodified constitution, though some elements are written and considered more authoritative than ordinary laws. These include the Charter of Unification of Cities of 1655, which established the "eternal" status of the Dodecopolis as a thalassocratic republic, the Declaration of the Rights of the Citizen of 1754, which provides for a range of political and civil rights for citizens, and the Charter of Basic Rights of 1952, which provides certain rights to non-citizens and modernizes other rights.

Legislature

Main articles: Assembly of Cities and Senate (Parthenopias)

Congress, seat of government

Parthenopias' political system is designed to distribute power as evenly as possible in order to maintain an equality among the constituent states. Accordingly, it is governed principally as a representative democracy and directorial republic. As of 2017 it has morphed into a Constitutional Monarchy with an Emperor having been crowned. With powers enumerated in the Restoration Act of November 2017 (Parthenopias), the Emperor is nominally the Head of State though has some political authority.

The Senate is the upper house of the legislature, and is intended to provide experienced oversight to government functions. It is the court of last resort for administrative law and is empowered to conduct investigations.

Parthenopian law applies the doctrine of parliamentary supremacy. Legislation may not be challenged in courts of law.

Laws are made according to the following process:

1. Introduction: A legislative proposal can be introduced by either the Senate, in which case it is called a Stately Proposal (protasi stemma), or by a member of the Assembly of Cities, in which it is called a Popular Proposal (dimofili protasi). Popular Proposals must be supported by the signatures of at least 45 members of the Assembly of Cities to be considered.
2. Deliberation: The proposal is put up for debate by the Assembly of Cities and the Princely Court.
3. State approval: Proposals must be approved by the Senate to advance. Senate may pass, pass with amendments, or reject proposals.
4. Assembly of Cities approval: The final version of every proposal must be passed by the Assembly of Cities to become law.