Saint Francoisbourg

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Saint Francoisbourg
Flag of
Flag
Motto: Cor nobyle, cor immobyle
CapitalSaint Preux
Official languagesLysian
Demonym(s)Françouse
GovernmentUnitary Parliamentary system Semi-constitutional monarchy
• Prince
Jean-Marie III
Jean-Joèl Cellier
Population
• Census
1,893,594
GDP (nominal)2018 estimate
• Total
$312.44 Billion
• Per capita
$165,000
CurrencyFlorine
Driving sideright
Calling code+199
Internet TLD.stf

The Principality of Saint Francoisbourg is a small island off the Argic mainland from Iverica. Saint Francoisbourg is an autonomous region and protectorate of the Republic of Iverica.

Etymology

(WIP. The feast of RL Saint Frances of Rome is on 9 May, while Francis of Assisi is celebrated on 4 October. Either of these could be the date when Iberican settlers first arrived at the island. The first Saint of (A)rome would be a nice reference to Aroma, the second date in October would make more sense if they first needed to cross the Oriental Ocean.)

(WIP. How is the name translated into Iverican: Francisco, Franco, Francese, Franzo? How about the suffix: burgo, borgo, vourgo, borghese?)

Geography

(WIP. Isolated islands at the western end of Argis. Oceanic climate. What kind of fauna and flora live on this isolated island? Are there any other, smaller islands nearby? Highest elevation? Add 2-3 images as filler.)

History

  • Describe the earliest archaeological traces. Tied into pre-Iverican Argis.
  • Any major regional powers before the arrival of Gran Viatge?
  • Early years. Rulers. Religious influences. Trade. Any wars of particular importance? How about local piracy?
  • Major conflict and transitional period. Relations with its nearest neighbours.
  • Modernisation, revolutions, industrialisation.
  • Describe the changes during 19th and 20th centuries.
  • Did anything of note happen in the 21ste century?

Politics

The principality is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by Prince Jean-Marie III. The Prince's extensive powers are equivalent to those of a President in a semi-presidential system.

Economy

Financial services, banking and gambling are major economic industries. It has one of the highest GDP per capita on Eurth. The nation is known as a billionaire tax haven, and is on many blacklists of uncooperative tax haven countries.

Culture

The official language is Lysian, but Iverican is widely spoken and understood. The inhabitants are considered culturally of East-Aroman heritage.