Nuevalta
Free City of Nuevalta | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
 Flag | |
| Motto: Memento audere semper Remember to always dare | |
| Capital | Aurora Nova (other name of Nuevalta) |
| Largest city | Aurora Nova |
| Official languages | Lysian, other native languages |
| Demonym(s) | Nuevaltan |
| Type | Democracy |
| Government | Digital democracy with Noocracy elements |
| Purple Assembly | |
| House of Commons | |
| Unrecognized independent nation From Lysia | |
| History | |
• Independence | 2024 |
• Established | 2024 |
• Independence from Lysia | 2024 |
| Currency | Nuevo (Ñ) |
| Date format | DD/MM/YYYY |
| Internet TLD | .nv |
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Etymology
Nuevalta could come frome the old Fragran language roots "Nueva-" meaning new and "Alta-", meaning highness and by derivation mount. During the Aroman Empire era, it was not uncommon to found new cities on natural mountains, easier to defend, sometimes near to the see, where defends could see their opponent and overwatch the trade. Trying to claim a bit of its former overlord's prestige, Lysia named some of its settlements the same way.
Geography
The city of Aurora-Nova is located on the coast of Nuevalta, surrounded by diverse landscapes including forests, mountains, and fertile plains. Its strategic position near the sea facilitates both defense and trade. It is approximately the only city on the island, with the rest remaining undeveloped except for mining operations and a railway (WIP: similar to what can be observed in real Brazil).
The climate is temperate with significant seasonal variation, supporting rich biodiversity, it is an island (WIP: imprecise section due to unknown localisation for now)
History
The founding of Nuevalta marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of a visionary society. Originally a Lysian colony, Nuevalta declared its independence in 2024, motivated by ideals of innovation, creativity, and human progress. Little is known about the island before this, except that it was a colony. The life of the indigenous people is yet to be documented; they were assimilated, exploited, or ignored by the previous regime, depending on the tribe.
Politics
Visionary Ideal of Nuevalta
The visionary ideal of Nuevalta based on the synergy of innovation, creativity, and human progress is the core concept of the Free City and the very reason of its existence, leading to the 2024 independance. This concept is founded on the belief that art, science, and technology can converge to create a sublime and revolutionary society. Nuevalta aims to be a haven for bold and creative minds, rejecting old conventions and obsolete systems. By adopting a poetic and heroic mindset, the City encourages social, artistic, and technological evolutions that transcend the limits of everyday life.
Individual emancipation is at the heart of this philosophy, with policies and initiatives that ensure independence from social and state pressures. Continuous citizen participation is valued, with each individual encouraged to actively contribute to the nation's political and social life.
Government
The government of Nuevalta is structured to encourage active citizen participation while fostering innovation and creativity. Here are the main government bodies:
- The Vate:
- The Vate is the visionary leader of Nuevalta, a model of creativity and innovation. Initially endowed with extensive powers to face the present situation, the Vate's role is intended to evolve into a moral magistracy as the nation stabilizes, even though he is not formaly obliged to. As for now, little is known about this man.
- The Council of the Future:
- Composed of 12 members elected from visionary citizens and 12 chosen by the Vate, this council represents various fields (science, art, technology, philosophy) and proposes innovative projects to be voted. It oversees their implementation and advises the Vate, but could also inform the public opinion whenever it is judged necessary.
- The House of Commons:
- Comprises representatives from Nuevalta's districts/quarters. It debates and votes on laws, ensuring local representation.
- The House of Corporations:
- Includes representatives from various corporations, elected for 5 years, ensuring the development of their specific sectors. They advise the Vate and participate in public debates.
- Purple and Cinabre Assemblies:
- Purple Assembly: Consists of visionary nobles, acting as guardians of visionary ideals and ensuring laws align with these ideals.
- Cinabre Assembly: All citizens can participate in debates and votes on major decisions during special sessions held several times a year.
- The Sinople Court:
- Composed of jurists and constitutionalists, it addresses breaches of the Constitution and ensures the protection of citizens' rights. It is petitioned by institutions or citizens of Nuevalta but also benefits from mandatory watchdogs in each institution or massive-organisation.
This government structure is designed to be fluid, inclusive, and highly participatory, allowing every citizen of Nuevalta to play an active role in the construction and evolution of the nation.
Citizenship in Nuevalta
Nature of Citizenship
Citizenship in Nuevalta is uniquely defined by its commitment to the principles of innovation, creativity, and human progress. It is not merely a legal status but an active and participatory role in the life of the nation. Each citizen is encouraged to contribute to the community through their creative and intellectual endeavors, embodying the ideals of Vision. As so, it is not hereditary and every appliants has to show his wilingness and abilities to embody the visionnarism, by making the demand and passing some tests. Many people are living in the City while not possessing the citizenship, they are called Metekois and benefit from all the common rights but also some political ones, as a way to integrate them in they ever want to.
Emancipation and Responsibility
Citizenship in Nuevalta is grounded in the concept of individual emancipation. Citizens are expected to exercise autonomy of thought and action, free from undue social or state pressures. This freedom is coupled with a strong sense of responsibility and partnership towards the collective progress of society. The specific education plays a crucial role in this, equipping citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to innovate and lead.
Participation and Inclusivity
Active participation is a cornerstone of Nuevaltan citizenship. Citizens are not just passive recipients of state policies but are actively involved in decision-making processes. This is facilitated through various assemblies and councils where citizens can debate and vote on important issues, event at the scale of a building. Inclusivity is ensured by making these platforms accessible to all, regardless of their background or status. Some elections (among the buildings and districts) are even accessible to metekois.
Economy
Economic Structure
While virtually non existent Nuevalta's economy is designed to support innovation, sustainability, and equitable growth. It operates on a model of free enterprise, encouraging entrepreneurship and creativity across all sectors. The economy planned to be highly diversified, with strong emphasis on technology, culture, luxury goods, and space exploration. A key feature of the economic landscape is the constitutional super-holding entity known as Vril.
Vril
Vril plays a pivotal role in Nuevalta's economy, acting as a catalyst for growth. This super-holding company oversees various enterprises, providing support, funding, and strategic guidance to foster entrepreneurial ventures. Vril is tasked with ensuring that businesses align with the nation's vision of progress and sustainability. It also invests in cutting-edge technologies and industries, positioning Nuevalta as a leader in global markets. Company related taxes are non-existent in Nuevalta, and each new one is supported by Vril, which buy up to 33% of its shares. The same proportion is applied to foreign companies, which have to create daughter ones in order to enter the market. As for now, the City mainly inherits the colonial infrastructures present and the ground. Time will be needed before things start running accordingly to ideals. Facing a global collapse, the super-holding is tasked to prevent any further economical decay, resulting in a de facto nationalisation of every jobs in the City, as well as the transportation system.
Energy
Visionnarism prioritizes renewable energy sources, with major investments in solar, wind, and geothermal technologies. The nation aims for carbon neutrality, leveraging advanced research in energy storage and smart grid technologies to enhance efficiency and reliability. This sustainable approach not only reduces environmental impact but also ensures energy independence. Nuevaltan newly appointed officials have to face the evident contradiction between their visions and the current situation, left with no reliable sources of energy and forced to used the preexistent sources.
Transport
Transport in Nuevalta should be designed to be efficient and eco-friendly. The nation boasts an extensive network of electric buses, high-speed trains, and autonomous vehicles. Innovations like hyperloop systems and drone deliveries are being explored to further enhance mobility. Public transportation systems are prioritized to reduce traffic congestion and emissions, while infrastructure projects ensure seamless connectivity across the nation. For now, rail has first to be fully controled by the new state, as pockets of resistance has to be feared. The fading health of the lysian economy also lead to draconian shortages and what remains of the infrastructures are barely able to assure communications from one district to another. Even with a functional harbour and tran-station, the nation is still lacking competent arms and workers, as these revolutionnaries are not too found of hard mechanics.
Media
The media landscape in Nuevalta is diverse and technologically advanced. Traditional and digital media coexist, providing a wide array of content. Media organizations are encouraged to adopt new storytelling techniques, including virtual reality and interactive journalism. The government promotes media literacy and upholds transparency and diversity to foster vibrant public discourse. For now, that means to regroup the various undeground Zines and maintaining the official newspaper publishing, as well as the daily video informations. As a consequence of the insurection that preceded the independance, many of the Internet-cables were cut, with no way to repare them in a short team: Nuevalta is sent back to another millenium.
Demographics
Religion
The City of Nuevalta advocates for a secular and inclusive approach to religion, supporting none of them. While the nation respects freedom of worship and the diversity of beliefs, it focuses on individual emancipation and freedom of thought. Religious practices are encouraged to remain in the private sphere, while the State focuses on humanistic and rational principles to guide its policies and actions. Little of the founders and revolutionnaries belong to any church, they rather believe in the Futur or some personnal esoteric mix.
Health
Nuevalta places great importance on public health by establishing a universal, free, and accessible healthcare system for all citizens. The emphasis on prevention is primarily for economic reasons, as it reduces long-term costs by avoiding severe diseases, the state couldn't treat. Regular awareness campaigns, local doctors, compulsory periodic health checks, and modern, well-equipped medical infrastructure are at the core of this policy. The nation also invests in medical research and cutting-edge technologies to continually improve the quality of care while making some profit, but this politic is difficult, due to the lack of employees and funds, as well as the relative isolation.
Education
Education is a fundamental pillar of Nuevalta. The education system is secular, free, and compulsory, inspired by progressive methods such as Montessori for early years. It emphasizes the development of free, creative, and visionary individuals capable of critical thinking and innovation. Foreign languages, arts, sciences, and technologies are prominently featured in the curriculum, with a national digital library accessible to all to promote continuous learning.This system is designed to instill the values of the City of Nuevalta and prepare citizens to actively contribute to society, in line with the ideals of progress and innovation. At the end of High-School, students pass two tests: the first one while easy for them, is praised for its difficulty and allow them to be recognized in many foreign nations, the other ones, aimed at intellectual or practical skills allows the pursue of studies in upper education.
Culture
During the colonial era, many of the native's litteracy and art was destroyed or dissmissed as "inferior". Moreover, the main source of entertainement were the productions from Europa and the local creol variations, with a big share of the population being officals sent far away from their homes, mourning a bit of known intellectual landscape. With the independence of 2024 however, a lot has changed. Controversial avant-garde artists find there a great place to express their creativity, enjoying the absence of laws regarding their productions. The uncommon mix between drugs and visionnary ideal has quickly allowed the place to become a pinnacle of innovation and freedom. Little of these productions however have reached the established nation.
Literature
Literature in Nuevalta is a vibrant and integral part of the nation's cultural fabric. The nation boasts a rich while young tradition of poetry and prose that reflects its visionary ideals. Writers and poets are encouraged to explore themes of innovation, human progress, and the convergence of art and science. Literary festivals and public readings are common, fostering a deep appreciation for the written word. The official doxa views also its own actions as "applied poetry" and the label extents to daily activities in the surrealist atmosphere of the city.
Fine Arts
The fine arts hold a prestigious place in Nuevaltan culture. Artists are inspired to push the boundaries of creativity, often blending traditional techniques with futuristic concepts or new technologies, like pasting brushes on a drone. Galleries and museums throughout the nation showcase a diverse array of works, from classical paintings to cutting-edge digital art. Public art installations are also prevalent, turning cityscapes into dynamic canvases. Many of these however are only galleries by name and look more like illegally occupied wasteland covered in colorful debris.
Cuisine
Nuevaltan cuisine is thought a celebration of creativity and innovation. It combines traditional recipes with modern culinary techniques, emphasizing locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Culinary festivals and markets are popular, where chefs and food enthusiasts gather to share their latest creations. The emphasis is on healthy, flavorful, and aesthetically pleasing dishes that reflect the nation’s forward-thinking ethos. Most of the Nuevaltans however are deprived of such experiences, as they face the various effects of the independance and the isolation of the city. Food shortages are one of the main governemental preoccupation, which try to find reliable sources of food for the months to come, fearing a blocus.
Sports
Sports in Nuevalta are both a means of physical excellence and a celebration of communal spirit, physical activity and health are written in the Constitution as rights. Traditional sports are enjoyed alongside innovative activities that incorporate new technologies. Sports facilities are state-of-the-art, promoting health and fitness for all citizens. National and local competitions foster a sense of unity and pride, with a particular focus on team sports and collaborative endeavors.
Cinema
Nuevaltan cinema is renowned for its avant-garde approach to storytelling. Filmmakers are encouraged to explore complex narratives that challenge societal norms and envision future possibilities. The nation hosts several international film festivals, attracting creators from around the world. Cinematic works often address themes of innovation, social progress, and the human condition, aligning with the broader cultural values of Nuevalta. For now, most of the film-makers present in the City have spent their time and talents reporting the various events through experimental movies.
