Alecburgh
The Matriarchy of Alecburgh Aelekburge | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: "United we Stand, as Brothers we Prosper." | |
| Anthem: "Help Us Through the Night." | |
 Map of Alecburgh | |
| Capital | Kynnport, Federal District of Kynnport |
| Largest city | Draycott, Marlinia |
| Official languages | English, Varzic |
| Recognised national languages | Spanish |
| Recognised regional languages | Old Brennish, Airolian, Costolo, and Hendreyan |
| Ethnic groups | Loganians, Oloanese, Costa de Soliens, Southern Croix, Caroginians, Karthagers, and Morenians |
| Demonym(s) | Alecburghish |
| Government | Constitutional Matriarchy |
• Queen | Diana Rose Killingly of Kynnport |
• Prime Minister | Interim, Wesley Traven |
| Legislature | The Congress of Alecburgh |
| The House of Saint Katerina | |
| The House of Saint Bethany | |
| Unification of Logani-Oloan and South Croix | |
• Unification Day | November 30th, 2002 |
| Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 87,019,237 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2021 estimate |
• Total | 566.032 billion |
• Per capita | 6,503 |
| Currency | Pound |
| Time zone | UTC-5, -6, and -7 (WAT, CAT, and EAT (Western, Central, and Eastern Alecburghish Time)) |
| Date format | mm-dd-yyyy |
| Driving side | right side of the Road, except for the island of Rhynok in Varzo. |
| Calling code | +204 |
| Internet TLD | .ac |
The Federacy of Alecburgh, also referred to as the Matriarchy of Alecburgh, is a nation located on the continent of Adula, bordered to the northwest by Saint Croix and Bens, to the south by Cyruda and Tire Blin, and to the east by the Toyana Ocean, with maritime borders with Bazira and Nebetia by way of the Croix Sea. It is one of the most densely populated nations on Iearth, with over 87 million people in a generally tightly geographically confined area. Much of the nation is consisting of mountains and highlands, with much of the area's low-lying area being heavily developed by human civilization. In particular, major cities like the capital of Kynnport and Draycott are heavily urbanized and compacted areas, as well as some of the largest cities in Adula and the world.
Alecburgh's history spans back tens of thousands of years with early human settlement. In the 900s, it became prominent as a trading colony for the Emmirian Empire, as well as the subsequent Quetanan and Skithan Empires, all of which helped develop the region into an economic hub for maritime trade. However, following the collapse of major imperial powers at the conclusion of the Barretoan Wars, Alecburgh's political stability became fractured as the country split into many areas of control with the two most prominent factions being the kingdoms of Oloan and South Croix. In 1960, the nation was united following the Second Oloanese-Southern Croix War, and the nation was established under a monarchy. Despite unification, the country experienced occasions of unrest and revolution, particularly seen evidenced by the ongoing Alecburghish-Cambrian War. The country's current Prime Minister is Sparrow Creed, who was elected following an emergency referendum in 2021 to replace Benjamin Warren.
Alecburgh is a developed nation with high standards of living despite recent social turmoil, and is considered a high-income economy. It has an annual GDP of 566.03 billion, making it the 23rd-largest economy, though contrasted with its high population means there is significant economic inequality with a per capita GDP of around 6,503. However, the country has made significant advancements in science, healthcare, technology, and social development. It is a member of multiple international organizations like the Coalition of Crown Albatross, the Southeastern International Association of Adula, and the Coalition Trade Organization.
History
Prehistory
Contemporary
Modern Era
In 1958, King Jackson III of Oloan ordered an attack against South Croix, and after multiple attacks against the border between the two nations, Empress Lily reluctantly had to declare war, which led to the Gulf of Croix War. In 1960, at the conclusion of the conflict, the nation was united under the rule of Oloan, and the Federation of Alecburgh was established with a matriarchal monarchy.
In 1979, Alecburgh joined the Coalition of Crown Albatross.
2021 crisis and Cambrian War
On January 22nd, 2021, following a tense military buildup of Alecburgian forces on the border of Saint Croix and Bens and hostile diplomatic interactions at the 2021 Tregueux Leaders Summit, Queen Diana I removed Prime Minister Benjamin Warren from power and instituted absolute rule. Months of protests and international scrutiny followed, with many nations within the Coalition of Crown Albatross condemning Diana for her actions. Amidst the protests, the state of Mandalay declared independence, and protesters and federal forces clashed, leading to multiple deaths. Member states in the SEIAA also condemned the developing crisis, and ultimately on March 10th, Queen Diana revoked her absolute rule and instituted national elections for a new government. Despite this, protests and independence movements in several parts of the nation continued.
Cambrian War
On April 4th, 2021, Sparrow Creed was elected Prime Minister to much generous reception from a majority of the Alecburghian public and the international community. However, a secessionist movement that gained prominence during the protests against Queen Diana within the state of Luciano, known as the Republic of Cambria, emerged to declare independence. Its de-facto leader, Jacque Boudreaux, declared that the entirety of the state was under Cambrian sovereignty, to which the Alecburghian government responded by denying their secession. In reaction to the government's refusal, multiple insurgents aligned with Cambria conducted violent attacks against civilian targets, specifically on April 21st in the Aires train bombing which killed 23 people, and the April 27th Mandalay bus massacre which resulted in the deaths of over 60 people, mainly international tourists.
On May 6th, Prime Minister Creed stated that an agreement had been reached in which the Cambrian Republic would be granted autonomy within their declared state in Luciano. Effectively, Cambria was a sovereign nation with the stipulation that they would not be hostile to the Alecburghian people or government, to which Boudreaux and his representatives accepted. The crisis largely subsided for the following month, with the exception of a lone-wolf bombing in Dawea, neighboring Cyruda, in response to their government's deployment of 2,000 troops in support of Alecburgh. Nevertheless, violence within Alecburgh became rare and infrequent until June 8th when Boudreaux unexpectedly demanded the annexation of another state with secessionist leanings; Mandalay. The government refused, and terror attacks once again escalated. A mass stabbing at Saint Aliester Church in Venice resulted in five people being killed and sparked international condemnation, with the governments of Zamastan, Emmiria, Elbresia, and Siniapore for the first time endorsing the Alecburghian government.
Geography
Alecburgh is located on the continent of Adula, bordered to the northwest by Saint Croix and Bens, to the south by Cyruda and Tire Blin, and to the east by the Toyana Ocean, with maritime borders with Bazira and Nebetia by way of the Croix Sea.
The country is heavily densified by mountains, most of which are slopped and smoothed over due to millions of years of erosion, but with some exceptions in jagged nature preserved in natural parks. Regal Peak is the highest mountain in Alecburgh, as well as the fourth-highest in Southern Adula, standing at 2,351 m (7,713 ft). It is one of the few areas in Alecburgh with snow year round, making it an important seasonal attraction for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts.
Some islands in the Croix Sea occupied by Alecburgh are volcanic, though most are dormant. Geologists cite at least two active volcanos in Alecburgh, both of which are islands in the Croix Sea; Mount Iadu and Mount Gilhare. The last terrestrial volcanic eruption occurred in 1957–58 (Gilhare) and minor earthquakes occur sporadically, usually of low intensity. However, due to Alecburgh's proximity to other major fault lines, specifically those in neighboring countries like Qolaysia and Saint Croix and Bens, major earthquakes with epicenters far from Alecburgh can still be felt with exceptional degrees of magnitude, as is the case with the 2021 Temebok earthquake.
Climate
The Alecburghian climate is classified by dry summers and mild, wet winters. Warm prevailing temperatures on the Toyana Ocean, as well as a dry air permeated on the Croix Sea, means that temperatures rarely dip below freezing in areas that are not at high altitude. At the highest altitudes of the country, however, particularly in the southern interior, snow can be found year-round in mountainous areas. Annual average rainfall in the mainland varies from just over 3,200 mm (126.0 in) in coastal areas along the Toyana Ocean to less than 500 mm (19.7 in) in southern parts of the country along the border with Cyruda.
In some areas, annual diurnal average temperatures can be as high as 26 °C (79 °F), and summer's highest temperatures are routinely over 40 °C (104 °F). The record high of 47.4 °C (117.3 °F) was recorded on the border with Saint Croix and Bens, although this might not be the hottest spot in summer, according to satellite readings.
Due to seasonal monsoons, Alecburgh can experience hurricanes. Storms rarely reach major classification, although there are recorded instances of cyclones that have produced damage.
Biodiversity
Alecburgh is located on the South Adula Basin, the third-most biodiverse area in the world. Due to its geographical and climatic context - between the Croix Sea and the Toyana Ocean - Alecburgh has a high rate of biodiversity on land and at sea. It is home to six terrestrial ecoregions: Lowland temperate mixed forests, Midland mixed forests, Highland evergreen forests, Kylani sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests, Northwest Croix montane forests, and Southwest Croix sclerophyllous and mixed forests.
Eucalyptus, cork oak and maritime pine together make up 71% of the total forested area of continental Alecburgh, followed by the holm oak, the stone pine, the other oak trees (Q. robur, Q. faginea and Quercus pyrenaica|Q. pyrenaica) and the sweet chestnut, respectively. Deforestation by centuries of rampant human development is extensive, and Alecburgh suffers from desertification in some areas contributed to intensive irrigation, climate change, and runoff. However, preservation of forests has been implemented at federal levels, and some natural preservation sites have seen a rebound in tree population. These geographical and climatic conditions facilitate the introduction of exotic species that later turn to be invasive and destructive to the native habitats. More than 20% of the total number of extant species in Alecburgh are exotic.
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Alecburgh has a whole is an important stopover for migratory bird species, the marshes of the Croix lowland coast hosting various aquatic bird species, the Croix eagle and Bens vulture, the black stork and griffon vulture, seabird sanctuaries of the Croix Island territories all represent the great diversity of wild avian species (around 450 in Alecburgh), not only migratory but also endemic (e.g. trocaz pigeon, Carthara bullfinch) or exotic (crested myna, pin-tailed whydah).
The large mammalian species of Alecburgh (the fallow deer, red deer, roe deer, Adula ibex, wild boar, red fox, Adula wolf and Adula lynx) were once widespread throughout the country, but intense hunting, habitat degradation and growing pressure from agriculture and livestock reduced population numbers on a large scale in the 19th and early 20th century, others, such as the Alecburghian ibex were even led to extinction. Today, these animals are re-expanding their native range. Smaller mammals include the red squirrel, Adulan badger, Adulan otter, Adulan mongoose, Alecburgh hare, Adula rabbit, common genet, Saint Croix wildcat, among others.
The Alecburgh east coast on the Toyana Ocean is part of the major Boundary Upwelling Systems of the ocean. This seasonal upwelling system typically seen during the summer months brings cooler, nutrient rich water up to the sea surface promoting phytoplankton growth, zooplankton development and the subsequent rich diversity in pelagic fish and other marine invertebrates. This, adding to its large EEZ makes Alecburgh one of the largest fish consumers in the world per capita. Sardines and horse mackerel are collected in the thousands every year, while blue whiting, monkfish, Toyana cod, cephalopods, skates or any other form of seafood are traditionally fished in the local coastal villages. This upwelling also allows Alecburgh to have kelp forests which are otherwise very uncommon or non-existent on the Toyana coasts.
73% of the freshwater fish occurring in the South Adulan subcontinent are endemic, the largest out of any region in Adula. Many of these endemic species are concentrated in bodies of water of the central western region (one exclusively endemic), these and other bodies of water throughout the subcontinent are mostly temporary and prone to drought every year, placing most of these species under Threatened status.