Natopia

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Bovic Tapferite Empire of the Natopian Nation
Flag of Natopia
Flag
Coat of Arms of Natopia
Coat of Arms
Motto: Peace Through Silent Oppression
Anthem: O Great Nation
Location of Natopia
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
Calendar
Time zone(s)
Mains electricity
Driving side
Track gauge
National website www.natopia.org
National forum Forum
National animal Domestic goat
National food Bagels
National drink Fruit juice
National tree None
Abbreviation N

Natopia, officially the Bovic Dominion of Natopia 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, Ashkenatza, Elwynn, and a maritime borders with Craitland and Storej. Natopia is a monarchy. The Pentheros of the Bovic Church may rule by decree and handles executive affairs. Legislative and judicial authority is exercised by the Frenzy.

Begun as an offline community of high school friends in 2002 and 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

The Dominion is a monarchy ruled by the Emperor. The other major organ of government is the Frenzy. All citizens of Natopia are members of the Frenzy. The Frenzy appoints and recalls various Ministers to administer the affairs of government. The constitution allows for two Ministries. The Ministry of Serious Business manages internal affairs such as immigration and the census while the Ministry of Silly Walks handles foreign affairs and military. Each Minister has broad powers to appoint subordinates and create offices within their Ministry to fulfill their duties.

Civil and criminal trials are handled by the Frenzy with the Chancellor serving as judge and the citizens as a jury of peers. In the event of a constitutional crisis the Emperor is entrusted to issue a decree to clarify the situation and therefore also serves as the de facto court of final appeal.

Natopia is divided into regions called Demesnes. Each demesne has a large degree of autonomy in their internal affairs and all have a unique government structures and culture. At different times in Natopian history the Demesnes have shared power with the central government. Currently, however, the demesnes have no authority in matters of the Imperial government.

History

See Natopian History.


Politics

The legislature, The Frenzy, plays a substantial roll in government, and the only recognized political party, the Free Juice and Bagel Party (FJBP) remains technically in power despite dormancy. Political association and party creation is allowed. A chancellor is elected by the Frenzy who acts as a presiding officer and serves as a spiritual connection to the abolished office of Grand Chancellor.

Foreign relations

Recognized Micronations

Natopia extends de facto recognition to all members of the Micronational Cartography Society as sovereign and legitimate nations.

Bilateral treaties

Gralus (Friendship), Antica (Friendship and Cooperation), Elwynn (Friendship and Limited Defense), Nelaga (Administration of Ptia)

Multiparty treaties

Alliance of the Triple Entendre, with Babkha and Antica. Various Micras Treaty Organization treaties, with A1, Batavia, Elwynn, Gralus, Islamic Internet Republic, Nelaga, Shireroth, and Stormark.

Military

The Natopian Organization Of Planets administers the defense of Natopian territory. The Natopian Spacefleet operates a starship fleet, orbital space station and lunar base on Tarsica. For terrestrial defense, the Natopian Defense Force maintains army, navy, and air force units. NOOP administers the Dominion Islands in Keltia to maintain a political presence in the eastern and northern areas of Micras.

Geography

Climate zones of Natopia

The Bovic Dominion is divided into demesnes, which are integral parts of the nation. Two special protectorates, Athlon and Ptia, are under the jurisdiction and de jure control of Natopia (with Nelaga sharing administration of Ptia).

On Yellow Island, the original and oldest part of the nation, there are the demesnes of Ziegeland-Lochhatonia, Hazelwood, Tasneemia, Myrtilis and Muckapucky. On the main continent, Natopia has three demesnes, Sororiya, Klaasiya, and Tapfer Aeterna.

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 eucalypt brushlands. However, there is lush farmland along the Sororyan river to produce wheat. The rest of Natopian Tapfer is farmland, bifurcated by the Mt Talon range.

The highest point in Natopia is Mt Vice, located in Lochhatonia. Natopia occupies the entire eastern bank of the Egale River on Tapfer, as well as the majority of the Tapfer peninsula and most of its coast. What the area lacks in hard metals and industrial resources,it makes up for in luxury goods; precious and semi-precious gems, spices, tropical fruit, cotton, natural gas, natural harbors, and silver deposits all keep Natopia in the highest levels of trade and standard of living on Micras.

Flora and Fauna

Natopians enjoy the plentiful bounty of wheat and fish that grow naturally within their land. The tropical lands in Tapfer Aeterna 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

Two papers are published throughout Natopia, the Bagelcratican Sporadically [1] and the Dozan Gazette. The BS was originally a party-news only publication but now focuses on all Natopian issues. The Gazette is published by the Dozan Bovic Church to keep its members aware of developments in Doza, Athlon, the church's seat.