Sharifistan

The Sultanate of Sharifistan is an Islamic monarchy encompassing a mainland in Anatolia as well as Jordan, Al-Harreh Danistarab, Krasivaya Territory and Free Svenden.

History

On the 1st of November 1922, following the forced abdication and exile of the Ottoman Sultan by Ataturk, Sharifistan declared independence from Turkey with key Sharifistani political leaders stating that their "respect for Ataturk as a war hero and support for his desire for an independent state" but also their "desire for an independent Sultanate ruled according to Islamic law" as well as offering a "military alliance with Turkey" which lasts to this day.

politics

Sharifistan has a multi-party parliament (the Majilis ash-Shura) but is ruled by a Prince-Regent.