Kingdom of Coria
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Kingdom of Coria Kraljevina Korija Кральевина Корија | |||
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 15.9.4 – 16.1.9 | |||
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| Capital and largest city |
Grandbay | ||
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| Demonym | Corian | ||
| Languages | Krasnocorian | ||
| Religion | Corian Orthodox | ||
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| -Governor | Filip Aleksandrov | ||
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| Legislature | Skupština | ||
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| Formation |
7 May 2017 24 June 2018 (federal subject) | ||
| Area | TBD | ||
| Population | 24,486,203 (2019) | ||
| Currency | Krasnocorian Credit | ||
| Time zone | CMT ±0 | ||
The Kingdom of Coria (Krasnocorian: Kraljevina Korija, Кральевина Корија), sometimes referred to as Coria (Corian: Korija, Корија) was a constituent kingdom and federal subject of the Kingdom of Krasnocoria, located in southeastern Apollonia. Originally founded as an independent micronation in 1648 AN (7 May 2017), Coria later acceded to Krasnocoria, retaining its royal title and a significant degree of internal self-government.
The kingdom is bordered by Stormark and Srbozemska to the north, Krasnarus to the south, and the Gulf of Stephanus to the east. Its capital and largest city is Grandbay.
History
Sovereign state
The Kingdom of Coria was proclaimed in 1648 AN (7 May 2017) as an independent state by Corian political elites seeking to establish a sovereign entity grounded in regional identity, Orthodox tradition, and Apollonian geopolitics. The kingdom claimed territory that had been lost to The Green since 1632 AN. Despite its unique cultural development, the kingdom has roots in the lost Antica.
War of Lost Brothers
In 1653 AN, King Nikolaj I was assassinated during a diplomatic visit abroad in Astaronia. The assassination marked a turning point in Corian history and significantly contributed to regional instability that culminated in the War of Lost Brothers. The sudden death of the founding monarch necessitated an immediate succession and altered Coria’s foreign policy posture.
In 1655 AN (18 December 2017), the kingdom became a member of the Union of States around the Sovereign Oceans (USSO).
Kingdom of Krasnocoria
Following the succession of Jovan I, Coria pursued closer alignment with the Khanate of Krasnarus. In 1661 AN (24 June 2018), the kingdom formally merged into the Kingdom of Krasnocoria, retaining its royal title, legislature, and internal autonomy while becoming a federal subject. Coria has since functioned as a stabilising federal unit, contributing to royal politics and regional administration.
Geography
Coria occupies a coastal and hinterland region in southeastern Apollonia. The eastern coastline along the Gulf of Stephanus provides access to maritime trade routes, while the interior consists of lowlands and urbanised districts centred around Grandbay.
Administratively, the kingdom is divided into two tiers; districts (okrugs), which are further subdivided into municipalities.
Government and politics
Coria is governed by a Governor acting as the representative of both the Corian Crown and the royal authorities of Krasnocoria. Legislative power is vested in the Skupština of Coria, which oversees regional lawmaking, education, culture, and internal administration. Political parties in Coria operate within the broader Krasnocorian party system while maintaining regional platforms.
Kings of Coria
Nikolaj I (Николај Први Јовановић) was the first sovereign king of the independent Kingdom of Coria. He was born in 1588 and died in 1653 AN during his assassination, an event which played a significant role in regional tensions and the War of Lost Brothers. His reign established the Corian monarchy and laid the foundations of the kingdom’s early institutions.
Jovan I succeeded Nikolaj I as king following his assassination in late 2017. Coria’s merging into the Kingdom of Krasnocoria in June 2018 took place under his reign; after that point the monarchy continued in its federal role within the imperial structure. His reign is associated with political stabilisation and institutional continuity.
Skupština
The Skupština is the legislative body of the Kingdom of Coria, and after the merger into the Kingdom of Krasnocoria, it functioned as a federal state parliament.
Political parties
The political landscape was coloured by a palette of different political parties. All these parties continued in Krasnocoria.
- Antican Party
- Communist Party
- Conservative Party
- Democratic Party
- Green Party
- Krasnocorian Feudal Party
- Our Krasnocoria
Economy
The Corian economy forms part of the wider Krasnocorian economic framework and uses the Krasnocorian Credit as legal tender. Economic activity is concentrated in maritime trade, regional administration, light industry, and cultural enterprises.
Demographics
The population of Coria is predominantly Corian, with recognised minorities including Šlovedks, Anticans, and other Apollonian groups. The kingdom is characterised by a strong sense of regional identity alongside loyalty to the royal structure.
| Ethnic group | Coria | % | Astaronia | % | Gradačak | % | Total | % |
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| Corians | 11 701 196 | 82.8 | 4 048 944 | 58.8 | 3 078 929 | 88.8 | 18 829 069 | 76.9 |
| Šlovedks | 891 663 | 6.3 | 1 700 671 | 24.7 | 140 924 | 4.1 | 2 733 258 | 11.2 |
| Anticans | 649 661 | 4.6 | 693 157 | 10.0 | 63 675 | 1.9 | 1 406 493 | 5.7 |
| Senyans | 236 132 | 1.7 | 33 540 | 0.5 | 3 033 | 0.1 | 272 705 | 1.1 |
| Serbs | 127 555 | 0.9 | 53 736 | 0.8 | 84 676 | 2.5 | 265 967 | 1.1 |
| Jingdaoese | 232 543 | 1.6 | 25 567 | 0.4 | 315 | 0.0 | 258 425 | 1.1 |
| Storish | 118 353 | 0.8 | 13 266 | 0.2 | 5 035 | 0.1 | 136 654 | 0.6 |
| Astaronians (regional) | 4 966 | 0.0 | 80 945 | 1.2 | 653 | 0.0 | 86 564 | 0.4 |
| Coriaks | 13 110 | 0.1 | 17 250 | 0.3 | 55 931 | 1.6 | 86 291 | 0.4 |
| Black Travellers | 22 234 | 0.2 | 41 758 | 0.6 | 8 503 | 0.2 | 72 495 | 0.3 |
| Blepians | 55 359 | 0.4 | 11 394 | 0.2 | 1 520 | 0.0 | 68 723 | 0.3 |
| Shirerithians | 7 288 | 0.1 | 19 991 | 0.3 | 504 | 0.0 | 27 783 | 0.1 |
| Other regional affiliation | 2 125 | 0.0 | 8 771 | 0.1 | 10 768 | 0.3 | 21 664 | 0.1 |
| Hasanis | 10 945 | 0.1 | 9 352 | 0.1 | 979 | 0.0 | 21 276 | 0.1 |
| Freelanders | 9 531 | 0.1 | 2 453 | 0.0 | 73 | 0.0 | 12 057 | 0.0 |
| Other | 49 452 | 0.3 | 126 667 | 1.8 | 10 660 | 0.3 | 186 779 | 0.8 |
Language
The Kingdom of Coria is linguistically diverse, reflecting its historical, cultural, and geopolitical connections within Apollonia and the Empire of Krasnocoria. Coria recognises multiple languages, used in government, education, and daily life. Krasnocorian – The primary official language of Coria, used in government, administration, and education. It is the medium of legislation in the Skupština of Coria and is taught in all public schools. Krasnocorian also serves as the lingua franca for trade and diplomacy within the Kingdom of Krasnocoria.
Coria recognises several minority languages, reflecting its multiethnic population. These include:
- Šlovedk – Spoken by the Šlovedk minority in northern districts. Used in local media and some municipal offices.
- Antican – Present among the Antican communities along the southern coast, often in oral tradition and cultural ceremonies.
- Old Corian – A traditional historical language, mostly ceremonial and used in religious contexts by the Corian Orthodox Church.
Religion
The dominant faith in Coria is the Corian Orthodox Church, which plays a central role in public life and community traditions. Religious ceremonies, holidays, and festivals are widely observed, and church architecture contributes significantly to the kingdom’s cultural landscape.
Culture
The Kingdom of Coria possesses a rich cultural heritage, blending Apollonian traditions with influences from Antica and neighbouring regions. Corian culture is expressed through religion, festivals, cuisine, sports, and the arts, and forms a key part of national identity.
Sport
Football
The Kingdom of Coria had an organised domestic football system, most prominently the Corian SuperLiga, which served as the nation’s top‑tier league before integration into wider Krasnocorian competitions.
The Corian SuperLiga was the premier football league in Coria from its founding in 2016 until its merger into the Krasnocorian Football League in 2019. It featured a number of clubs from across the kingdom competing at the top level.
The Kingdom of Coria national football team represented the kingdom internationally within the Fédération Micraise de Football (FMF) and competed in Horn trophies including the FMF World Cup and Copa Apollonia.
Basketball
The kingdom also had a basketball league, with its start season in 2017–18. The Koldagas Basketball League comprised 12 teams. KK Plava Zvezda Grendbej finished second in the 2019–20 MBF Club World League.
Legacy
Coria existed as a federal subject of Krasnocoria until its fall. The southern two-thirds of the Kingdom of Coria became part of Çakaristan as the princely state of Bulqan. The northern third became part of Hurmu as Northern Coria. Both parts continue the culture that began in Coria, each with its own flavour.
