Montgisard
Principality of Montgisard | |
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 Montgisard within Sydalon | |
| Status | Sydalene domain |
| Capital and largest city | Montgisard |
| Official languages | |
| Demonym(s) | Montgiscardi |
| Country | Sydalon |
| Government | Sydalene domain |
• Prince | Joscelin VIII |
• Chancellor | Charles de Cannella (I) |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Domain | |
• First crusade | April 1238 |
• Introduction | 2 September 1921 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7,744 km2 (2,990 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2018 census | 1,620,312 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | $54.9 billion |
• Per capita | $35,000 (2018) |
| Currency | Denarius (𐆖) (SDD) |
| Time zone | UTC-1 (SST) |
| Calling code | +51 43 |
Montgisard (Sydalene: Muntgizard), officially the Principality of Montgisard (Outremeri: Principat de-Montgisard; Sydalene Prinċipat tal-Muntgizard) is the largest and most populous of Sydalon's 11 domains.
It consists of the island Capraria, and a minor archipelago, both 10km off the Sydalene coast, and two cities on mainland Scipia. The territory has a primarily Mediterranean climate, and major tourist destinations. The culture of Montgisard is somewhat distinct compared to the rest of Sydalon, making it the only domain where Outremeri is the primary language spoken.
Montgisard has a population of 1,620,312. The co-official languages of Montgisard are Outremeri and Sydalene.
Etymology
The official name of the island that consists of the Principality of Montgisard is Cerenia. The name is believed to derives from the mythological Sirens. The principality takes it's name from the city of Montgisard, which serves as the capital and seat of domain. The city sits near the ruins of the ancient Aradian city of Gezer. It derives it's name from the Audonias mont-, meaning mountain. However the meaning of gisard remains disputed. One interpretation poses that it is a misinterpretation of Gezer by Belisarian crusaders who conquered the area in the 13th century. While another claims it is from the Gaelic gisardh meaning "glittering" in reference to it's location between Mt Gezer and the ocean.
Geography and climate
Government and politics
Montgisard is one of eleven domains of Sydalon. It is governed according to a statute of autonomy granted by the Crown, in accordance of the Constitution. Unlike other domains in Sydalon, Montgisard is unique in having a separate civil code.
Montgisard is administered by three authorities:
- the Prince (chief of executive power)
- the Council of Ministers (executive power)
- Parliament (legislative power)
Administrative divisions
Montgisard consists of five diocese and two independent municipalities (Montgisard and Destroit).