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Kingdom of Mysia | |
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| Motto: Απόδοση σε κανέναν Apódosi se kanénan ("Yield to none") | |
| Anthem: Τραγούδι του Αστέρα Tragoúdi tou Astéra Song of the Star  | |
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 Location of Mysia (dark green) – claimed territories (light green) – in Scipia (dark grey) | |
| Political Map of Mysia Political Map of Mysia | |
| Capital and largest city | Perivolia |
| Official languages | |
| Recognised regional languages | Latin |
| Ethnic groups (2019) |
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| Religion | State religion: Uniate Church Other recognized: Vardanan Alethicism, Fabrian Catholicism, Azdarin, Emendatic Nazarism, Judaism |
| Demonym(s) | Mysian |
| Government | Unitary absolute monarchy |
• Basileia | Isabel I |
• Basileus | Ardil I |
| Legislature | None |
| Independence from the Kingdom of Vardana | |
• Kingdom established | 2 September 1830 |
• Loss of continental holdings | 6 September 1901 |
• Reconquest of mainland | 19 July 1924 |
• Final territorial change | 30 August 1933 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,744 km2 (1,446 sq mi) (nth) |
• Water (%) | 1.5% |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 865,577 |
• 2015 census | 850,996 |
• Density | 231.2/km2 (598.8/sq mi) |
| Currency | Denarius (𐆖) (MYD) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy (AD) |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +565 |
| ISO 3166 code | MY |
| Internet TLD | .my |
Mysia, officially the Kingdom of Mysia (Mysian: Βασίλειον τῆς Μυσία; Vardanan: Թագավորության Մյուսիա), is a sovereign state located off the western coast of the Scipia. It is located on an archipelago in the Periclean Sea, and shares a maritime border with Vardana to the south. Its capital, and largest city, is Perivolia.
The first human settlements in Mysia date back to the 11th century BCE, with the first Aradian and Lihnidosi Hellene colonies established in the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. Mysia has long been a territory of successive empires and kingdoms since the 6th century BCE, including the ancient Greater Vardana, Latin Empire, Bayarid Empire, Caliphate and Aligonia. Until 1832, Mysia was a county of the Kingdom of Vardana within the Province of Mysia, when it gained independence over most of Mysia and neighboring Thrassa. The kingdom lost control of the mainland in 1901, only to briefly regain mainland Mysia from 1924 to 1933 during the 1924 Revolution. Since 1830, Mysia has laid claim to Vardana and Mysia by way of both royal titles.
Mysia is a unitary wikipedia:absolute monarchy, with a limited consultative assembly. Ethnic Mysians consist of a majority of the population, with Vardanans as the largest minority ethnic group. Mysians are overwhelmingly christian, primarily following the Uniate Church faith, which is the official state religion.
Name
The Kingdom of Mysia rests on a minor archipelago surrounding a large, main island named Telepha. The kingdom derives its name from the modern region of Mysia, located on the Scipian mainland, primarily in the Republic of Vardana. Mysia itself is believed to be derived from the ancient region of Masha, which roughly translates to Land of the Masa.
History
Early history
Middle Ages
Early modern
Independence
Modern history
Geography
Mysia has an area of 3,616 square kilometers, which consists of the main island, also named Mysia, and a series of smaller islands surrounding it. The main island has an area of 3,200 km2, equating nearly 88% of the nation's territory. The country is X kilometers off the coast of the Vardanan province of Mysia, X kilometers from the Latin-held Perateia.
The main island is dominated by a small mountain range, the Agrafa Mountains, and a central-to-coastal plain crossing the island. The Agrafa Mountains cover most of the northern end of the island, and together with southern hills surround the central plain. The Perivolia River runs through the center of the country, and is the longest river in Mysia. Mount Baghats, as part of the Agrafa Mountains, is the highest point in Mysia at 2,109 meters.
River Perivolia is the largest river in Mysia
Landscape around Perivolia
Beaches near Teos along the Periclean Sea
Winter snowfall in the Agrafa Mountains
Climate
Mysia has a typical Periclean climate, with semi-arid tendencies inland at mid-level elevations of mountains. Coastal winters are mild, with hot summers. Coastal communities experience some of the hottest days in the Periclean during the summer, reaching upwards of 80 °F during the day, on average, during the peak of summer.
Winters remain warm in Mysia. The average winter temperature in the capital of Perivolia sees a daily average of 66°F, with nightly lows near 45°F. Snow is possible at the highest peaks of the Agrafa Mountains, particularly Mount Baghats.
Water
Politics
| File:Isabel I of Mysia.jpg | File:Ardil I of Mysia.jpg |
| Isabel I Basileus |
Ardil I Basileus (jure uxoris) |
Mysia is an absolute monarchy ruled by the House of Nyrundy. The House of Nyrundy has been the ruling house of Mysia since 1933 when John VII, Elector of Nyrundy became King by right of his wife. Currently, Mysia has two monarchs, Basileia Isabel I and Basileus Ardil I, who is co-ruler by right of his marriage to Isabel. The monarch has the sole power to appoint and remove ministers of the Crown, who together form the Royal Council. Mysia has no codified constitution, which places most legislative, executive, and judicial authority in the hands of the Basileus.
Mysia features no political parties, which have been banned by decree since 1931. There is no national legislature, though various proposals eventually led to the creation of a consultative assembly of 40 individuals appointed by the Basileus. This consultative assembly has no ability to propose legislation, but regularly votes on legislation originating from the Basileus or Royal Council. There are no national elections, but elections on a local level are commonplace. Through customary law, all adult citizens have the right to petition the Basileus. However, local elections are often subject to fraud or voter intimidation according to human rights groups.
Administrative divisions
Mysia is a unitary state divided into counties and municipalities. There are three counties, which are used for statistical and judicial boundary purposes. There are 80 municipalities, which serve as the primary avenue for local government. These municipalities control most local matters, such as education, transportation, and zoning.
Perivolia is the largest municipality, with a population of approximately 300,000 residents, or roughly one-third of the country's population. Teos is the second largest municipality, with a population of close to 100,000.
International status and foreign relations
Since 1830, Mysia has claimed to be the government of both traditional Mysian-speaking lands, including the Commonwealth of Mysia, as well the lawful claimant to the vacant Greater Vardanan throne. These have resulted in non-recognition of Mysia by successive Vardanan governments. The territorial extent of the Mysia has dwindled since the original declaration to only control the islands of Telepha, previously holding mainland Mysia until 1932.
Despite losing all mainland holdings, Mysia continues to claim its status as the legal successor to the Mysian Kingdom and Greater Vardana. However, even among nations that recognize Mysia as an independent state, few recognize its claims over any mainland territory. These historical claims have resulted in complex relations with cordial states as well.
A stated primary goal of Mysia is to achieve the reunification of Mysia and "Greater Vardana" under monarchist rule. In practice, however, Mysia's primary goal is noted to be defense and security of its territory, which has faced various tests since 1933.
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Law
Law in Mysia primary operates under a civil law system, with customary law serving as a secondary source of law when not officially codified or superseded by codified law. Civil law in Mysia is heavily based on Latin and Vardanan law.
Mysia lacks an independent judiciary, and as a result the court system is heavily influenced by the central government and the Basileus, who may intervene in cases or issue a verdict on appeal. Despite this, the judiciary underwent a series of reforms in the mid-20th century primarily based on judicial systems in Western Belisaria. It features royal circuit courts serving as the general trial court for all civil and criminal matters. There are four circuit courts, one per county except in Perivolia which hosts two circuit courts. Mysia lacks an intermediate appellate court in the traditional sense, as the Court of Cassation is the de facto court of last resort and features a criminal and civil division.
Armed Forces
The Mysian Defense Force is the main military institution of Mysia. It is a combined arms force, with air, land, and sea elements. The Defense Force has featured conscription since its inception, requiring all males to serve a compulsory 16 months of service beginning on their 17th birthday. Though primarily a conscripted force, since 1989 the Defense Force features a growing professional enlisted involvement.
Mysia also features a number of paramilitary services, such as the Royal Guard, and the Civil Guard. The Royal Guard serves as the personal protection service of the monarch and his or her family. Members of the Royal Guard are often some of the most trained soldiers in Mysia and are granted privileges not commonly found in the Defense Force or the Civil Guard. The Civil Guard is the national police force of Mysia, which has in recent years been marginalized in favor or expanded authority of the Defense Force.
Economy
The economy of Mysia has a mixed economy, featuring a modernizing industrial sector, transitioning service sector and robust. Mysia continues to rely on mining, as it is mineral rich and relies on exporting rare earth minerals as a key segment of its economy. Agriculture consists of a small, shrinking sector of the Mysian economy. As of 2019, its unemployment rate is estimated around 13%. Its largest trading partners are Garima, Latium, Lihnidos, and Vardana. The dram is the country's currency, though currencies from neighboring nations such as Latium and Vardana are often accepted by merchants.
Perivolia and Teos comprise the economic centers of Mysia due to being the largest population centers and most modern cities in the country. Nearly all of the most major domestic companies and corporations have headquarters located in Perivolia. While economic growth in Mysia has continued since 1960, it is at a steady pace and not considered among a fast growing economy.
Transport
Transportation in Mysia has undergone rapid change since the 1990s, featuring an expansion of motorways and additional air, rail, and water passage; however, outside of major cities such as Perivolia and Teos motorways are not fully to modern standards throughout Mysia. Basil II International Airport in Perivolia is the nation's only international airport, which was first constructed in 1966. Smaller regional airports are located in Teos and [city], and connect the country's islands with the main island and close neighboring nations. The port of Iasos is the country's main seaport and is located on the main island of Mysia along the Periclean Sea coast.
Demographics
The population of Mysia sits at 850,996 as of the 2013 census. Recent estimates place the population near 965,000. The largest ethnic group in Mysia consists of Mysians, estimated at 59-62% of the population. Ethnic Vardnans form nearly 26% of the population, and compose the second largest group.
Vardanans have increased in number since the 1960s, which was preceded by a swell in Mysians fleeing the civil war in Vardana. Other ethnic groups present in the country are Ayrumi, Kards, Lerazgan, and Gharibs.
Mysian and Vardanan are the two official languages of Mysia, as both are widely spoken and understood by nearly all of the county's inhabitants. However, Mysian holds the dignity of being the official court languages and, as such, is the sole language of court and the primary language of government.
A minor, yet noticeable Gariman minority has developed in major Mysian cities due to the personal union of Mysia and the Gariman state of Nyrundy, which existed from 1933 to 2019. According to the most recent census in 2013, Garimans consist of 3% of the population.
Religion
The Uniate Church of Mysia is the state church of Mysia. Religious minorities typically do not have the freedom to practice their religion unless it is a religion officially recognized by the government. Recognized minority religions include Fabrian Catholicism, Vardanan Rite Nazarism, Judaism, and various Yen sects. Minority religions in Mysia are strictly regulated and controlled, though for what are understood to be political reasons, Catholics and Nazarists retain greater freedoms and autonomy than other minority religious groups.
While the historical leader of the Vardanan Aletheic Church is the Apostolic Presbiter of Aparan, and the High Presbiter of All of Vardana is a leader figured in neighboring Vardana, the High Presbiter of Teos serves as the chief religious authority in Mysia and ecclesiastical leader of the Uniate Church. The government is known to regularly insert itself into selection of the Presbiter of Teos upon a vacancy, as it does with other major religious figures within the country. Official census records place 73% of the population as adherents of the Uniate Church, however this number is believed to be more accurately stated around 65-70%. Nearly 20% of the population is believed to follow the Aletheic Church.