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'''Natopia''', officially the '''Bovic | '''Natopia''', officially the '''Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nationa''' is a forum-based micronation with primary territorial holdings on the continent of [[Tapfer]], on [[Micras]]. It has occupied the large island known as Tapfer Minor or Yellow Island, for all of its existence. Natopia shares borders with [[Alexandria]] and [[Stormark]] on Tapfer; [[Craitland]], [[Hamland]], and [[Sangun]] on Cibola; the [[Apollonian Confederation]] on Apollonia; and the [[Nation of the Reindeer Herders]] on Keltia. Natopia is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The Emperor performs ceremonial and judicial functions. Legislative authority is exercised by the [[Frenzy]] presided by a Chancellor with executive prerogatives. | ||
Natopia began as an offline community of high school friends in 2002. Continuing into 2003, Natopia claimed territory around St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Beginning around 2005, Natopia shifted its focus away from territorial claims, abandoning them in favor of online participation, becoming integral participants of the early MicroOlympics, and the International Association. Since then, Natopia has been a primary participant in the Micras community, or Micran Sector. | |||
Natopia is currently a member of the [[Micras Treaty Organization]] and the [[Standardized Currency and Unified Economy Treaty]]. | Natopia is currently a member of the [[Micras Treaty Organization]] and the [[Standardized Currency and Unified Economy Treaty]]. | ||
==Origin of the name ''Natopia''== | ==Origin of the name ''Natopia''== | ||
The name Natopia has two origins. It is a portmanteau of Nathan and | The name Natopia has two origins. It is a portmanteau of Nathan and utopia, after the founder, Nathan Shepard. According to lore and myth, however, the name is derived from the ancient settlement at modern day Lindstrom City known as Nett Opaegh's Awe, named after the mythic founder of the nation, [[Nett Opaegh]]. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Primary legislative and executive power is derived from the Frenzy which is composed of various representatives sent by the demesnes of the Empire. Each demesne chooses how to send its representative. Many important decisions of the empire require a majority decision from the Frenzy. The Frenzy is presided over by a Chancellor who also exercises executive authority. The Chancellor can be elected and recalled by the Frenzy or the Frenzy may choose to hold a general election. | |||
The emperor serves many ceremonial roles such as providing and accepting ambassadors' credentials, acting as host to foreign dignitaries, and visiting allies. As an impartial and apolitical figure, he is a living symbol of unity and chief judge of Natopia's courts. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
See [[Natopian History]]. | See [[Natopian History]]. | ||
==Foreign relations== | ==Foreign relations== | ||
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Natopia extends de facto recognition to all members of the [[Micronational Cartography Society]] as sovereign and legitimate nations. | Natopia extends de facto recognition to all members of the [[Micronational Cartography Society]] as sovereign and legitimate nations. | ||
===Bilateral | ===Bilateral Treaty Partners=== | ||
Stormark, Alexandria, Talenore | |||
=== | ===Multilateral Treaty Partners=== | ||
Shireroth, Flanders, Gotzborg, Gralus | |||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
The Natopian | The [[Natopian Defense Force]] is administered by the State Ministry. In normal peacetime, the Minister of State acts as civilian commander and administrator of the NDF, however in times of war the Chancellor becomes commander-in-chief. The [[Natopian Spacefleet]] operates a starship fleet, orbital space station, and lunar base on [[Tarsica]]. For conventional defense, the Natopian Defense Force maintains army, navy, and air force units. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Tapfer_Terrain_All.png|thumb|right|350px|Terrain map of Tapfer]] | ||
The | The Empire is divided into demesnes, which are integral parts of the nation. There are two special areas: [[Athlon]], a "protected sovereign nation;" and [[Ptia]], an "extra-demesnial entity" held in trust for the people of Micras. | ||
On Yellow Island, the original and oldest part of the nation, | On Yellow Island, the original and oldest part of the nation, the original demesnes of Ziegeland-Lochhatonia, Hazelwood, and Tas Neemia have merged into a single jurisdiction: the United Realms of Flaventia. | ||
On the main continent, Natopia has four demesnes, Sororiya, [[Universalis]], Klaasiya, Thalassa. There are three overseas demesnes, Arboria on Apollonia and Istvanistan; the Skerry Isles in the [[Captive Sea]] and [[Eura]]; and Kujirashi-Walstadt on [[Cibola]]. | |||
Yellow Island is divided into three major climate zones. The east is dominated by thick woods and jungle and the coast is protected by reefs. The north is open plains. Along the Borders Bay coast is fertile farmland. Muckapucky island is rocky and surrounded by cliffs. | Yellow Island is divided into three major climate zones. The east is dominated by thick woods and jungle and the coast is protected by reefs. The north is open plains. Along the Borders Bay coast is fertile farmland. Muckapucky island is rocky and surrounded by cliffs. | ||
The mainland peninsula is dominated by | The mainland peninsula is dominated by eucalyptus bushlands. However, there is lush farmland along the Sororiyan river to produce wheat. West of the Egale river the terrain turns rough and unsettled with deserts, gorges, and thick forests. | ||
The highest point in Natopia is Mt Vice, located in Flaventia. Other prominent mountains are Mt. Bagel in Sororiya, Mt. Zoom in Universlis, Mt. Davis in Thalassa, Mt. Dracon in Thalassa, and the Talon Mountains in Klaasiya and Thalassa. Natopia occupies the entire eastern bank of the Egale River on Tapfer, as well as all of eastern Tapfer, and most of the northwest excluding an Alexandrian enclave. | |||
Natopia has access to many abundant and exploitable resources: fish (x6), cotton (x3), wheat (x2), spices (x2), pack animals (x2), iron, lumber, natural gas, oil, precious gems, semi-precious gems, silver(x2), shipbuilding, farmlands, and tropical fruit. | |||
==Flora and Fauna== | ==Flora and Fauna== | ||
Natopians enjoy the plentiful bounty of wheat and fish that grow naturally within their land. The tropical lands in | Natopians enjoy the plentiful bounty of wheat and fish that grow naturally within their land. The tropical lands in western Thalassa, Port Istvan, and the Skerry Isles provide fruit and exotic fish to vary their diets. Yellow Island is perfectly suited to grow cotton, and cotton farms cover the landscapes. The Great Hazel Woods cover the entire eastern peninsula of Yellow Island, and contains thick foliage cover creating a perpetual twilight. The domestic goat is kept by many farmers and over population has caused many to become feral and exist successfully in the wild. | ||
==Newspapers and Other Media== | ==Newspapers and Other Media== | ||
===Press=== | ===Press=== | ||
One paper is published and receives wide distribution throughout Natopia, the Bagelcratican Sporadically [http://bagelcratican.blogspot.com/]. The BS originated as a newsletter for the Free Juice and Bagels Party but has sense evolved into Natopia's unofficially official news outlet. | |||
[[Category:Natopia]] | [[Category:Natopia]] | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 24 January 2015
| Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nation | |||
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| Motto: Peace Through Silent Oppression | |||
| Anthem: O Great Nation | |||
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| Map versions | 6.7.7 - Present | ||
| Capital | Lindstrom City | ||
| Largest city | Borders City, Hazelwood, Mehlville, Butter Cow City | ||
| Official language(s) | English, Natspeak | ||
| Official religion(s) | |||
| Demonym | Natopian | ||
| - Adjective | Natopian | ||
| Government | Federal parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy | ||
| - Emperor | Naian Loneoak | ||
| - Chancellor | Lord Erion | ||
| - Legislature | The Frenzy | ||
| Establishment | 23 August 2002 | ||
| Area | |||
| Population | |||
| Active population | 6 | ||
| Currency | Natopo" (N) | ||
| Calendar | |||
| Time zone(s) | |||
| Mains electricity | |||
| Driving side | |||
| Track gauge | |||
| National website | [1] | ||
| National forum | Forum | ||
| National animal | Domestic goat | ||
| National food | Bagels | ||
| National drink | Fruit juice | ||
| National tree | None | ||
| Abbreviation | NAT | ||
Natopia, officially the Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nationa is a forum-based micronation with primary territorial holdings on the continent of Tapfer, on Micras. It has occupied the large island known as Tapfer Minor or Yellow Island, for all of its existence. Natopia shares borders with Alexandria and Stormark on Tapfer; Craitland, Hamland, and Sangun on Cibola; the Apollonian Confederation on Apollonia; and the Nation of the Reindeer Herders on Keltia. Natopia is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The Emperor performs ceremonial and judicial functions. Legislative authority is exercised by the Frenzy presided by a Chancellor with executive prerogatives.
Natopia began as an offline community of high school friends in 2002. Continuing into 2003, Natopia claimed territory around St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Beginning around 2005, Natopia shifted its focus away from territorial claims, abandoning them in favor of online participation, becoming integral participants of the early MicroOlympics, and the International Association. Since then, Natopia has been a primary participant in the Micras community, or Micran Sector.
Natopia is currently a member of the Micras Treaty Organization and the Standardized Currency and Unified Economy Treaty.
Origin of the name Natopia
The name Natopia has two origins. It is a portmanteau of Nathan and utopia, after the founder, Nathan Shepard. According to lore and myth, however, the name is derived from the ancient settlement at modern day Lindstrom City known as Nett Opaegh's Awe, named after the mythic founder of the nation, Nett Opaegh.
Government
Primary legislative and executive power is derived from the Frenzy which is composed of various representatives sent by the demesnes of the Empire. Each demesne chooses how to send its representative. Many important decisions of the empire require a majority decision from the Frenzy. The Frenzy is presided over by a Chancellor who also exercises executive authority. The Chancellor can be elected and recalled by the Frenzy or the Frenzy may choose to hold a general election.
The emperor serves many ceremonial roles such as providing and accepting ambassadors' credentials, acting as host to foreign dignitaries, and visiting allies. As an impartial and apolitical figure, he is a living symbol of unity and chief judge of Natopia's courts.
History
See Natopian History.
Foreign relations
Recognized Micronations
Natopia extends de facto recognition to all members of the Micronational Cartography Society as sovereign and legitimate nations.
Bilateral Treaty Partners
Stormark, Alexandria, Talenore
Multilateral Treaty Partners
Shireroth, Flanders, Gotzborg, Gralus
Military
The Natopian Defense Force is administered by the State Ministry. In normal peacetime, the Minister of State acts as civilian commander and administrator of the NDF, however in times of war the Chancellor becomes commander-in-chief. The Natopian Spacefleet operates a starship fleet, orbital space station, and lunar base on Tarsica. For conventional defense, the Natopian Defense Force maintains army, navy, and air force units.
Geography
The Empire is divided into demesnes, which are integral parts of the nation. There are two special areas: Athlon, a "protected sovereign nation;" and Ptia, an "extra-demesnial entity" held in trust for the people of Micras.
On Yellow Island, the original and oldest part of the nation, the original demesnes of Ziegeland-Lochhatonia, Hazelwood, and Tas Neemia have merged into a single jurisdiction: the United Realms of Flaventia.
On the main continent, Natopia has four demesnes, Sororiya, Universalis, Klaasiya, Thalassa. There are three overseas demesnes, Arboria on Apollonia and Istvanistan; the Skerry Isles in the Captive Sea and Eura; and Kujirashi-Walstadt on Cibola.
Yellow Island is divided into three major climate zones. The east is dominated by thick woods and jungle and the coast is protected by reefs. The north is open plains. Along the Borders Bay coast is fertile farmland. Muckapucky island is rocky and surrounded by cliffs.
The mainland peninsula is dominated by eucalyptus bushlands. However, there is lush farmland along the Sororiyan river to produce wheat. West of the Egale river the terrain turns rough and unsettled with deserts, gorges, and thick forests.
The highest point in Natopia is Mt Vice, located in Flaventia. Other prominent mountains are Mt. Bagel in Sororiya, Mt. Zoom in Universlis, Mt. Davis in Thalassa, Mt. Dracon in Thalassa, and the Talon Mountains in Klaasiya and Thalassa. Natopia occupies the entire eastern bank of the Egale River on Tapfer, as well as all of eastern Tapfer, and most of the northwest excluding an Alexandrian enclave.
Natopia has access to many abundant and exploitable resources: fish (x6), cotton (x3), wheat (x2), spices (x2), pack animals (x2), iron, lumber, natural gas, oil, precious gems, semi-precious gems, silver(x2), shipbuilding, farmlands, and tropical fruit.
Flora and Fauna
Natopians enjoy the plentiful bounty of wheat and fish that grow naturally within their land. The tropical lands in western Thalassa, Port Istvan, and the Skerry Isles provide fruit and exotic fish to vary their diets. Yellow Island is perfectly suited to grow cotton, and cotton farms cover the landscapes. The Great Hazel Woods cover the entire eastern peninsula of Yellow Island, and contains thick foliage cover creating a perpetual twilight. The domestic goat is kept by many farmers and over population has caused many to become feral and exist successfully in the wild.
Newspapers and Other Media
Press
One paper is published and receives wide distribution throughout Natopia, the Bagelcratican Sporadically [2]. The BS originated as a newsletter for the Free Juice and Bagels Party but has sense evolved into Natopia's unofficially official news outlet.
