Albaluna
People's Republic of Albaluna República Popular de Albaluna | |
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 Flag
 Emblem
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| Motto: ¡Proletarios del mundo, uníos! (Spanish) Workers of the world, unite! | |
| Anthem: "La bandera blanca y verde" (English: "The White and Green flag")  | |
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| Capital | Argenta |
| Official languages | Spanish |
| Religion (2012) | 78.8% Roman Catholic 18.6% Unaffiliated 0.8% Other |
| Demonym(s) | Albalunese |
| Government | Unitary one-party semi-presidential socialist republic |
• President | Federico González y Chávez |
• Prime Minister | Ramiro Joel Frutos Del Bosque |
| Legislature | Asamblea Popular |
| Independence from Spain | |
• Declared | August 2, 1975 |
| Gini | 33.0 medium |
| HDI (2019) |  0.874very high |
| Currency | Escudo (ALE) |
| Time zone | UTC+1:30 (ALT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2:30 (ALST) |
| Driving side | right |
Albaluna officially the People's Republic of Albaluna is a country in Southern Central Europe located within the Iberian Peninsula and bordering Portugal to the west, Spain to the north and east, the Mediterranean to the south. It comprises of eight provinces, 774 municipalities and 85 legal districts. Its capital and largest city is Argenta.
History
711-1492: Islamic Invasion
In the year 711, the Iberian Peninsula witnessed the Islamic invasion of Albaluna. Muslim forces, led by Tariq ibn Ziyad, swiftly conquered the region, establishing the rule of the Umayyad Caliphate. Albaluna became an integral part of the larger Islamic civilization, embracing its language, culture, and religion over the centuries that followed. The Islamic period saw the development of vibrant cities, flourishing trade, and advancements in various fields such as science, architecture, and agriculture.
1492: Reconquest
The year 1492 marked a significant turning point in Albaluna's history. During this period, the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, completed the Reconquista, a campaign aimed at reclaiming the Iberian Peninsula from Islamic rule. Albaluna was recaptured, and the Catholic monarchs sought to consolidate their power and reimpose Christianity as the dominant religion in the region.
1494: Albalunese Invasion of Murcia
With the Reconquista largely complete, Albaluna embarked on an ambitious expansionist agenda. In 1494, Albalunese forces invaded the neighboring region of Murcia, seeking to expand their territory and influence. The invasion resulted in a brief period of conflict, leading to the eventual integration of Murcia into the Albalunese domain.
1500: Murcia Becomes Spanish
In the year 1500, the broader Spanish Kingdom exerted its control over Albaluna and Murcia, incorporating both regions into the Spanish Crown's dominions. Albaluna's distinct culture and history began to merge with the broader Spanish identity, resulting in a gradual assimilation of the Albalunese people into the larger Spanish society.
1 July 1803: Protests against Spain
Amidst the Napoleonic era and the winds of change sweeping across Europe, Albaluna witnessed a significant uprising on July 1, 1803. The Albalunese people, discontent with Spanish rule, organized protests demanding greater autonomy and the recognition of their cultural and political rights. These protests served as a catalyst for further movements towards self-determination.
1918: Pandemic
In 1918, Albaluna, like the rest of the world, faced a devastating pandemic caused by a disease known as "Lunaris Fever." The pandemic had a profound impact on the nation, leading to significant loss of life, economic disruption, and social upheaval. The Albalunese people rallied together, implementing measures to contain the spread of the disease and support those affected. However, the social impact of the World War I made it difficult to deal with the pandemic due to the constant movement of people nationwide and through emigration.
1930-1975: Francoism
The tumultuous period from 1930 to 1975 saw Albaluna under the authoritarian rule of General Francisco Franco. Albaluna experienced a period of political repression, censorship, and limited civil liberties. The Francoist regime sought to suppress regional identities, including the distinct Albalunese culture and aspirations for self-governance.
2 August 1975: Independence of Albaluna from Spain and Recapture of Murcia
On August 2, 1975, Albaluna finally achieved independence from Spain after years of struggle. The Albalunese people, inspired by the global wave of decolonization and a desire for self-determination, successfully established their own sovereign nation. In a symbolic move, Albaluna also recaptured the region of Murcia, asserting its territorial integrity.
Geography
Climate
There's at least three different climates in Albaluna: subtropical (Cw type), desert (B type) and oceanic (Cfb type). Generally, summers are hot and humid, with the peak of rainfall between July and August, and winters are cool or temperate and dry. Average temperature is around 22 °C (72 °F), with January being the coolest month and August the warmest.
Albaluna is one of the few places in both Europe and worldwide that never in its history had temperatures below freezing point, as the lowest temperature recorded in the country was 1 °C (34 °F).
| Climate data for Argenta (Cwa) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 18.7 (65.7) |
20.6 (69.1) |
24.4 (75.9) |
25.9 (78.6) |
29.7 (85.5) |
35.7 (96.3) |
39.5 (103.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
34.2 (93.6) |
28.5 (83.3) |
22.7 (72.9) |
19.1 (66.4) |
28.2 (82.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 14.2 (57.6) |
15.5 (59.9) |
18.5 (65.3) |
20.2 (68.4) |
23.7 (74.7) |
28.6 (83.5) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.4 (88.5) |
27.9 (82.2) |
23.2 (73.8) |
18.1 (64.6) |
14.9 (58.8) |
22.3 (72.2) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 9.7 (49.5) |
10.5 (50.9) |
12.7 (54.9) |
14.6 (58.3) |
17.7 (63.9) |
21.5 (70.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
21.7 (71.1) |
17.9 (64.2) |
13.5 (56.3) |
10.8 (51.4) |
16.5 (61.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 6.9 (0.27) |
30.6 (1.20) |
93.7 (3.69) |
108.8 (4.28) |
198.5 (7.81) |
204.2 (8.04) |
297.1 (11.70) |
273.0 (10.75) |
162.4 (6.39) |
150.9 (5.94) |
81.7 (3.22) |
15.6 (0.61) |
1,623.4 (63.9) |
| Source: [NAME OF THE WEBSITE] | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Santa Brígida (Cwa) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 18.4 (65.1) |
20.9 (69.6) |
24.8 (76.6) |
26.3 (79.3) |
30.9 (87.6) |
36.3 (97.3) |
40.4 (104.7) |
40.0 (104.0) |
35.1 (95.2) |
28.6 (83.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
28.6 (83.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 12.2 (54.0) |
14.1 (57.4) |
17.3 (63.1) |
19.0 (66.2) |
23.2 (73.8) |
27.6 (81.7) |
30.9 (87.6) |
30.9 (87.6) |
27.2 (81.0) |
22.0 (71.6) |
16.4 (61.5) |
13.4 (56.1) |
21.2 (70.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 6.1 (43.0) |
7.4 (45.3) |
9.9 (49.8) |
11.8 (53.2) |
15.6 (60.1) |
19.0 (66.2) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.9 (71.4) |
19.4 (66.9) |
15.5 (59.9) |
10.3 (50.5) |
8.0 (46.4) |
13.9 (57.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 4.8 (0.19) |
26.7 (1.05) |
98.6 (3.88) |
110.3 (4.34) |
132.4 (5.21) |
160.2 (6.31) |
222.9 (8.78) |
172.1 (6.78) |
110.1 (4.33) |
80.2 (3.16) |
70.0 (2.76) |
10.5 (0.41) |
1,198.8 (47.2) |
| Source: [NAME OF THE WEBSITE] | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Los Flamencos (Cwa) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 20.3 (68.5) |
21.2 (70.2) |
23.1 (73.6) |
24.9 (76.8) |
27.8 (82.0) |
31.6 (88.9) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.3 (93.7) |
31.7 (89.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
23.6 (74.5) |
21.0 (69.8) |
26.8 (80.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 12.1 (53.8) |
12.9 (55.2) |
14.7 (58.5) |
16.2 (61.2) |
19.2 (66.6) |
23.0 (73.4) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.9 (78.6) |
23.5 (74.3) |
19.5 (67.1) |
15.7 (60.3) |
13.2 (55.8) |
18.5 (65.2) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 3.9 (39.0) |
4.7 (40.5) |
6.3 (43.3) |
7.6 (45.7) |
10.7 (51.3) |
14.5 (58.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.6 (63.7) |
15.3 (59.5) |
11.5 (52.7) |
7.8 (46.0) |
5.4 (41.7) |
10.2 (50.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 0.0 (0.0) |
30.1 (1.19) |
100.2 (3.94) |
220.3 (8.67) |
285.4 (11.24) |
345.5 (13.60) |
500.6 (19.71) |
505.7 (19.91) |
300.8 (11.84) |
220.9 (8.70) |
100.0 (3.94) |
30.1 (1.19) |
2,639.6 (103.93) |
| Source: [NAME OF THE WEBSITE] | |||||||||||||