Adelstadt

Bundesstaat Adelstadt (Tyrnican) Bundesstaat Adelstadt
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Anthem: Märsch des Nordens "March of the North"
Capital	Innenstadt
Official languages	Tyrnican (Adelstadter Dialect)
Ethnic groups (2020)	45% Auressian 55% Other
Demonym(s)	Adelstadter
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Monarchy	Frederick IV
• Royal Minister	August Mommsen
• Governor	Rudolph Hänel
Legislature	National Legislature
• Upper house	Provincial House
• Lower house	Municipal House
Gini (2023)	41.2 medium
HDI (2021)	0.931 very high
Currency	Adelstadter Mark (X, ADM)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy (CE)
Driving side	right
Calling code	+X
Internet TLD	.ad

Adelstadt or Adel City, officially the State of Adelstadt (Adelstadter Tyrnican: Bundesstaat Adelstadt) is a sovereign city-state located on the Syosset Seaboard in Marceaunia and is comprised of one mainland portion and three primary islands. It is in free association with Tyrnica. It is a semi-enclave, bordered entirely by Syosset to the north, west and south. Adelstadt is home to 8.2 million people, and is the most populous city in Marceaunia. Adelstadt is comprised of seven provinces. Adelstadt's capital and largest province is Innenstadt, and is the center of the Adelstadt metropolitan area, which spans the entirity of Adelstadt and expands into Syosset, making up one of the largest international metropolitan areas. Adelstadt has also been recognized as one of the wealthiest countries in the world.

Adelstadt was inhabited originally by the Lënapeyok tribe, and was first chartered and written about by Tyrnican explorer Karst-Jan Stuyvesant. The population of indigenous people living in Adelstadt was extremely sparse at the time, and the area was later settled by a group of explorers under the banner of August Ehrenfried Humboldt. The relationship between the initial settlers and the natives was extremely negative, primarily due to Humboldt personal interactions with the native populations. During the First Niskayuna War, Adelstadt participated in an active role, assisting Syosset's war efforts. Subsequent efforts in expanding Tyrnican colonization led to the chartering and the establishment of the Colony of the Seven Provinces. According to the initial chartering, it was intended to be separate from the Colony of Syosset. The initial growth of the colony was spurred by the important geographic location of the provinces, being spread on the Stuyvesant Harbor and anchored by Humboldt Island.

The Stuyvesant-Humboldt Charter determined the full borders of the colony of Syosset and the Seven Provinces. The Syosset-Adelstadt Conflict was the various disagreements and border disputes that were prevalent before the signing of the charter. The debate and was settled by the Stuyvesant-Humboldt Charter, which was controversial in its signing. It heavily favored Adelstadt and granted it almost entire ownership of Stuyvesant's Harbor.

Adelstadt is considered to be a global leader in finance, banking, and communication networks, primarily anchored by the financial district with Humboldtplatz in Stuyvesant Square as well as Researcher Square in Okollenheim. Adelstadt's economy as includes a booming artificial intelligence, financial technology, and biotechnology business. Adelstadt also operates the largest rapid transit system as well as the largest transportation agency in the world, the Adelstadt Schnellbahn and the ÖPNV

Etymology

Main article: Etymology of Adelstadt

The original name of Adelstadt was the Seven Provinces, named after the seven villages that quickly sprouted up that were propped up by Humboldt's group of explorers. The name "Seven Provinces" was unpopular with the colonists. During the proposal of Stuyvesant's Charter, the name Adelstadt was proposed to replace the name Seven Provinces. The proposition came from the colonial governor, who stated that he took it from Humboldt's journal over his love of a native woman who he named Adeline. The name was stated to have been the name Adel combined with stadt. The name Adelstadt came into official use after the signing of Stuyvesant's Charter.

Evidence of Humboldt's writings that indicate that the name came from here is scant. Professional etymologists state that the name is a merger of the words adel and stadt, with "adel" being a common Tyrnican word used to refer to nobility. However, the city government has rejected this.

Politics

Foreign Relations

Tyrnica

Main article: Adelstadter-Tyrnican Relations

Administrative divisions

Main article: Seven Provinces of Adelstadt

During the initial colonial chartering of Adelstadt, following its incorporation as a colonial possession of Tyrnica, was initially named the Colony of Seven Provinces. After Stuyvesant's Charter, the name Seven Provinces became archiac and was replaced by the current name, Adelstadt. The borders established between the provinces during the initial chartering has mostly remained the same. The seven provinces have since become the largest administrative subdivision within the country.

Innenstadt Province is the most densely populated province within the country and is considered to be the cultural and economic heart of the city. It is home to Maustadt-Halle Avenue, one of the economic foundations of the city, as well as the Legislative Hall. The government of the country operates out of Innenstadt, and is the home to Nantahala Park, the largest park in the country.

Stuyvesant Square Province is considered to be the secondary financial/business center of the city. People from Stuyvesant Square often refer to themselves as Stuyvesanters, and the area has evolved to have an important cultural, social, and artistic scenes within the country. Stuyvesant has historically served as a refuge for immigrants, particular in regards to artistic, scholarly, or political outcasts. As a result, Stuyvesant Square is considered to be one of the most multicultural areas in the world.

Hothlepoya Province

Okollenheim Province

Berendhügel Province

Clausbruch Province

Adelar Gardens Province

Economy

Relationship with Tyrnica

Main article: Adelstadt Free Economic Association Act