Rozengria

Republic of Rozengria Republiek van Rozengrië (Rozengrian)
1862–1915
Flag (1865–1915) Coat of arms
Motto: Unitatis Facit Vires (Latin) Unity Makes Strength
Anthem: "Rozengriënlied" (1864–1915)
Capital and largest city	Stoffelstad
Official languages	Dutch (de jure) Rozengrian (de facto)
Other languages	Bemba Nyanja English Tumbuka Lozi
Ethnic groups (1910)	63.09% Black 36.44% White 0.47% Coloured/Asian
Demonym(s)	Rozengrian
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic
Legislature	Parliament
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Assembly
History
• Established	20 November 1862
• Zambian Rogue	1 June 1915
Area
• Total	752,617 km2 (290,587 sq mi) ([1])
Population
• 1910 census	2,390,000
Currency	Rozengrian pound
Time zone	UTC+2 (CAT)
Preceded by Succeeded by Republic of Vaalstroom Kingdom of Barotseland Zambian Rogue
Today part of	Zambia

Rozengria was a independent sovereign Boer republic established in 1862 until its complete dissolution in 1915.

Overview

Rozengria, a Boer republic established in 1862, emerged from the amalgamation of the Republic of Vaalstroom and Barotseland. The nation was characterized by a unique political landscape, dominated by a white minority (or so), which at the foundation of the Republic made up about 20% of the population. Despite this demographic imbalance, the Rozengrian government managed to integrate the Black population into its social and political fabric, albeit not without incidents of tension and conflict.

The country was rich in cultural diversity, with a variety of ethnic groups contributing to its social structure. By law, the official language was Dutch, but Rozengrian, a distinct creole language of the already distinct Afrikaans, was virtually spoken by all the white population and educated black populace.

Political Landscape

The political landscape of Rozengria was heavily influenced by Boer culturalism in the African continent and the historical context of colonialism. The government operated as a unitary parliamentary republic, with a legislature that consisted of a Senate and a House of Assembly. While the ruling elite was predominantly white, policies were crafted to appease the other various factions and the majority black group within the society to ease as much racial tension. Although other political parties were allowed to coexist without repression, Rozengria was virtually a one-party state with the Rozengrian Front (Rozengrian: Rozengriese Front) winning nearly every single election in the country's history.

As social reforms rolled out, particularily following the 1890 Rozengrian Constitutional Reformation Act, the native African population was allowed limited participation in the Rozengrian Front's cabinet. While this helped ease racial tension between White Rozengrians and Black Rozengrians, the decision was also though to be counterintuitive, as revolutionary thought among the Black populace began to take place.

In 1895, Limbani Matumula, a renowed socialist and pan-Africanist founded the National African Unity Party (NAUP), with the intention of establishing majority rule in Rozengria. Initially unpopular, the NAUP later gained traction and became significant in the lead-up to the Rozengrian Civil War, which would ultimately reshape the nation's political dynamics.

Net Immigration

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Rozengria experienced a significant influx of white Afrikaner settlers, largely driven by the tumultuous political climate and conflicts in neighboring regions. The end of the Second Boer War (1895–1899) not only led to the dissolution of the Boer States of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, but also caused the destruction of many of the surviving Boer enclaves within the British colony of Rhodesia. It was for this reason that many Boers, devastated from the lasting effects of the Boer War, sought refuge from British authority and the repercussions of colonial rule. Rozengria, the only surviving Boer State, offered an opportunity for disenfranchised Boers where they could preserve their cultural identity and lifestyle. From this, the white population of Rozengria increased from 20% to 35% in the matter of a few years.

Government Support

The Rozengrian Front actively encouraged this immigration of Boers, viewing them as valuable contributors to the agricultural economy and as a buffer against the rising political influence of the Black majority. Settlers were often provided with land grants and resources to facilitate their transition.

Opposition

Limbani Matumula, the founder of the National African Unity Party, condemned government support of the immigration of Boers, stating it as a form of colonialism designed to further marginalize the Black majority. He argued that such actions were to brush off existing systemic inequalities and hindered progress towards black majority rule. Matumula's stance resonated with many disillusioned Black Rozengrians, fueling support for the NAUP and encouraging future political upheaval.

History Bloc

This is being worked on.

Planned content:

-Chess War

-Battle of Stoffelstad

-Rozengrian Civil War

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-White Rozengria will be a possible path