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Flanders

2010-09-01T21:57:15Z

Erwin V.H.: Freistaat KLE incident + Low Lands Confederation

{{Nation
|country = Second Democratic Republic of Flanders ''Tweede Democratische Republiek Vlaanderen''
|image_flag = Flandersflag.png
|language = Dutch
|capital = Bruswerp
|largecity = Ambetanterrijk
|website = [http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl/website_oud/ Flanders website]
|forum = [http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl/forum/ Flanders forums]
|population = 21
|active = 14
|date_founded = November 29, 1997 1997-2003 (''First Republic'') 2004— (''Second Republic'')
|government = Presidential Republic
|leader = President [[Mateo Mattiassen|M. Mattiassen]]
|currency = Flemish Ducat (VDK)
|animal = Lion
|fruit = /
|drink = /
|image_map = FlandersMap.png
|maps = 13.9.7- Present
}}

The '''Republic of Flanders''' (Republiek Vlaanderen) or, in full, the Second Democratic Republic of Flanders (''Tweede Democratische Republiek Vlaanderen'') is a Dutch micronation that was founded November 29, 1997 by [[Gert Geens]]. In colloquial speech, it is often referred to as '''VRV'''. 

After an hiatus between 2003 and 2004, the republic was refounded as the Second Democratic Republic of Flanders on October 2, 2004. It was the first Dutch speaking micronation, and is currently the oldest in continuing existence.

===History===

Flanders was founded on November 29th, 1997 by [[Gert Geens]], with himself as first president. It would remain in continuing existence for over five years. This period is called the First Republic. 
Major political themes during this area included discussions about the powers of the president, as well as the question of what should be the status of the Dutch language - the latter being a perhaps unintended parallel with the macronational entity with the same name. Initially, Flanders had two official languages, Dutch and English, with English being the language of law and politics. This situation was soon to be criticised, resulting first in Dutch being upgraded to the same level as English, and in the end to be declared the sole official language - partially because. As to the first question: the Flemish president initially had a very powerful political position, but this was gradually eroded by successive constitutional reforms, resulting in a presidency that was de facto largely ceremonial, with some remaining judicial functions. During that later period, executive power was essentially vested with the Chancellor. 
One structural characteristic of the First Republic, was that its name attracted a lot of real life Flemish nationalists, from all sides of the political spectrum. Although the Republic would never think or present itself as a seccessionist organisation or claim to represent real life Flanders, it is fair to say that this often defined the political atmosphere and was by many perceived as at least ambiguous. This became a burden in the the intermicronational relations of the country, as this ambiguity lead it to being rejected as a member of the [[United Virtual Nations Organization]] (UVNO) in 2001. Similarely, the refusal by the [[LoSS]] to admit it as a member was caused by the Republic's image as being linked to Flemish separatism; it is important in that regard to note that the league's secretary-general was [[Thomas Leys]], a real life Belgian. 
The politically most active period of the First Republic was probably from late 1999 till 2001, with a heavy polarisation, during which the Geens' conservative VND, the party generally associated with power, was very much the punching ball of the opposition. This is also the period during which Flanders witnessed the only grave treath to its national security, when in February 2000, the German speaking [[Free State of KLE]] (''Freistaat KLE'') showed signs of planning to hack Flanders' infrastructure, after (intentionaly?) misinterpreting some declarations by a Flemish opposition leader on their forums. The threat quickly dissipated, when KLE simply lost interest and focussed on yet another victim. Nevertheless, this lead to the creation of the Flemish Defense Unit (''Vlaamse Defensie-Eenheid''), Flanders' only official military, essentially intended to be prevent hacking, flooding, etc... 
[...] 
A final attempt to boost activity was made at the instigation of the relative newcomer, [[Ken Avonts]], with the Open Flemish Convention (''Open Vlaamse Conventie'' or OVC), whereby all citizens were invited to re-discuss the fundamentals of the Republic. However, despite some initial debate, the OVC didn't amount to anything, and slowly died out, and the First Republic with it. A final attempt at revival was made when [[Ben Veraart]] attempted a (failed) military coup on March 11th, 2003 - the date conventionally considered to be the last day of the First Republic.
 
In the summer of 2004, former Chancellor [[Erwin V.H.]] took down the Republic's website, leaving only the message that the Republic had ceased to exist. Much too his surprise, he was soon contacted by former MP [[Wolfgang Thoma]]. After some discussion, they contacted as many former citizens as they could, to discuss a possible revival. A month of intensive mail discussion followed, about the exact way to re-launch the Republic but also about ways of preventing citizenship fraud. It is during this period that the typically Flemish distinction between Confirmed and Unconfirmed Citizens arose - the former being citizens whose existence has been confirmed by three (latert two) other Confirmed Citizens and who have more votes during election time. This feature has continued to exist, partly enhanced by the threat of communist infiltration during the Micronational Cold War; the discrepancy between the numer of votes between Confirmed and Unconfirmed Citizens has diminished, though. 
Finally, on October 2nd, 2004, the Second Republic was officially born. It was given a provisional charter, providing for a Citizen's Forum (''Burgerforum''), composed of al citizens, to act as a provisional legislative body. Erwin V.H. was appointed Provisional Head of State, and chose Thoma as his deputy. 
The Citizen's Forum quicky came up with a constitution, in which the contribution of the nation's founder Gert Geens should be noted. Strikingly, the constitution clearly defined the nation as purely micronational and explicetly rejected any ties with macronational facts or events - a conscious act to avoid the confusion of the First Republic. The constitution also provided for the instutional framework, which still is in place today and is described in the next chapter. 
Both the first presidential as well as the first parliamentary elections were won by the Social-Conservative Union [[''Sociaal-Conservatieve Unie'' or SCU). 
[...] 
During the course of 2005, the activity level of [[Mayo]] dropped significantly, because of which its founder (and forum host) [[Joxin Diez]] came to the conclusion that it could only survive as part of a larger entity. In December of that year, Flanders, Mayo and [[Charlotta]] joined the [[Low Lands Confederation]] (''Confederatie der Lage Landen''), which in practice also meant that Mayo and Charlotta were now hosted on the forum of the then strongest nation of the three: Flanders. (It should be noted that Mayo was already hosted on the Flemish forum for some time, because the nation's webhosting had expired.) The confederation soon succumbed to difficulties, a fact partially related to the ongoing loss of activity of Mayo and Charlotta and their loss of identity, as well as to institutional difficulties. Flanders ended the Confederation, which led to the final disappearance of Mayo. The Confederation was not without legacy, as it did enable Flanders to absorb (most of) the remaining active Mayoan and Charlottan citizens. Because of this, Flanders once more held the monopoly on Dutch micronationalism, but this situation was short-lived, since Batavia was founded on February 6th, 2006.

===Institutional system===

Flanders has a presidential system of governement. The Parliament (''Vlaams Parlement'') represents the legislative power and is elected by the people every four months. The executive power is represented by the President and the government (''Vlaamse Regering''), who reside in the Ivory Tower. Every eight months, the President is directly elected by the people. The members of the judicial power (''Rechtbank'') are nominated by the President and approved by the Parliament. Additionally, there is a body called the Senaat (''Senaat''), which, despite its name, is not part of the legislative branch, but essentially functions as a judicial back-up and is composed of at most seven senior statesmen, appointed for life by Parliament at suggestion of the President.

''Presidents of Flanders''

November 29th, 1997 till December 14th, 1998: [[Gert Geens]]

December 15th, 1998 till October 25th, 1999: [[Jan Van Eynde]]

October 26th, 1999 till August 25th, 2000: [[Gert Geens]]

August 26th, 2000 till February 10th, 2001: [[Fran Cooman]]

February 14th, 2001 till May 6th, 2002: [[Steven Burvenich]]

May 6th, 2002 till April 11th, 2003: [[Kevin De Mulder]]

April 11th, 2003 till October 2nd, 2004: hiatus

October 2nd, 2004 till January 13th, 2005: [[Erwin V.H.]] (as Temporary Head of State)

January 14th, 2005 till July 13th, 2007: [[Evert De Smet]]

July 14th, 2005 till November 14th, 2006: [[Erwin V.H.]]

November 14th, 2006 till April 18th, 2008: [[Bert P.]]

April 19th, 2008 till March 14th, 2009: [[Gert Geens]]

March 15th, 2009 till September 11th, 2009: [[Hieronymus Erasmus]]

September 12th, 2009 till January 31th, 2010: [[Mateo Mattiassen]]

February 1st, 2010 till July 2nd, 2010: [[Petrvs Fidelis]]

July 3rd, 2010 till August 7th, 2010: [[Nick Asselberghs]]

August 8th, 2010-current: [[Mateo Mattiassen]]

Currently, 28 out of 50 seats in Parliament are held by independent members, and 22 by the Socialist Party. The monarchist and federalist KGF (King, Faith and Federalism) of former president Petrvs Fidelis did not gain enough support to enter Parliament.

Flanders has a civil legal system. Law arises primarily from written acts and regulations; the judicial power is not to make law, but merely to interpret it. The laws of Flanders are codified in the Offical Journal (''Staatsblad'').

===Geography===

After long hesitations, Flanders acquired territory on Micras on August 27th, 2009. By law of June 18th, 2010, the territory has been divided into two provinces (''gouwen''): the Province of Ambetanterijk and the Bruswerpian Capital Province, hosting the national capital of Bruswerp (''Bruswerpen''). However, these provinces are for historical and cultural purposes only; no powers have been devolved upon them.
Additionally, president [[Petrvs Fidelis]] has attempted to create another subdivision, the "Autonomous Heterodox Area of the Praised and Holy [[Saint Kalmoetza]]", to be administered by the Heterodox Church, of which he himself is the patriarch. This was, however, struck down by Parliament.

===Economy===

The Republic of Flanders has an isolated economy. The banking infrastructure runs on the phpbanking-technology of Sander Dieleman. The official valuta of Flanders is the Flemish ducate (VDK). A total of 1.000.000 Flemish ducates were minted, though only half of them are in circulation.

Civil servants receive a salary from the Departement of Finance, ranging from a 50 (vice-president of the Parliament) to 250 ducates (President) per month.

===Religion===

According to article 4 of the its constitution, Flanders does not recognise any religious or philosophical doctrine as its state doctrine. Religion only has a minor role in the country's politics. The two main religions are [[catologism]] and heterodoxy.

The [[Flemish Catological Church]] has been in communion with its Batavian counterpart since the First United Concilium in 2009. Central to its doctrine that sins are praiseworthy, as they allows sinners to buy indulgences from the Church. Since the murder of the church founder, the Prophet and Successor of Cato Hieronymus Erasmus, the Church has been lead by Pope Erwin I. Presumably because both the church's founder as well as its pope are former Flemish presidents, their colleague Gert Geens once called 'the official state joke'.

Secondly and perhaps more seriously, there is the [[Flemish Heterodox Church]], which holds a 'soft polytheistic' creed and describes its doctrine as 'fundamentalist syncretism', in that sence that its faithfull are obliged to simultanously adhere to another religion - any religion, as long as it isn't catologism. The church is headed by Patriarch Petrvs I, who also heads the KGF, a minor political party which, amongst other things, proposes making heterodoxy the country's official religion.

===International relations===

As of August 25, 2010, the Republic of Flanders maintains diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of [[Batavia]], the Empire of Alexandrians, the Republic of [[Antica]], the High Realm of [[Stormark]], the Royal Kingdom of [[Gotzborg]], le Saint-Empire Avarois and the Kingdom of [[Babkha]].

The Republic of Flanders is currently not a member of any inter- or supramicronational organisations. In the past, Flanders was a member of the [[Low Lands Confederation]] (confederation between Flanders, Mayo and Charlotta), the Universities Association (with Mayo) and the Dutch Treaty Organisation (with Batavia and the Republic of the Netherlands).

===Links===

*[http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl Official website] (''Dutch'')
*[http://vrvlaanderen.wordpress.com/english Foreign Office] (''English'')
*[http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl/forum/index.php Official boards] (''Dutch'')
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=235137841033&ref=ts Facebook group] (''Dutch'')

[[Category: Dutch Nations on Micras]]
[[category:Dutch sector]]
[[Category:Nations]]

Flanders

2010-09-01T21:12:20Z

Erwin V.H.: on the senate

{{Nation
|country = Second Democratic Republic of Flanders ''Tweede Democratische Republiek Vlaanderen''
|image_flag = Flandersflag.png
|language = Dutch
|capital = Bruswerp
|largecity = Ambetanterrijk
|website = [http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl/website_oud/ Flanders website]
|forum = [http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl/forum/ Flanders forums]
|population = 21
|active = 14
|date_founded = November 29, 1997 1997-2003 (''First Republic'') 2004— (''Second Republic'')
|government = Presidential Republic
|leader = President [[Mateo Mattiassen|M. Mattiassen]]
|currency = Flemish Ducat (VDK)
|animal = Lion
|fruit = /
|drink = /
|image_map = FlandersMap.png
|maps = 13.9.7- Present
}}

The '''Republic of Flanders''' (Republiek Vlaanderen) or, in full, the Second Democratic Republic of Flanders (''Tweede Democratische Republiek Vlaanderen'') is a Dutch micronation that was founded November 29, 1997 by [[Gert Geens]]. In colloquial speech, it is often referred to as '''VRV'''. 

After an hiatus between 2003 and 2004, the republic was refounded as the Second Democratic Republic of Flanders on October 2, 2004. It was the first Dutch speaking micronation, and is currently the oldest in continuing existence.

===History===

Flanders was founded on November 29th, 1997 by [[Gert Geens]], with himself as first president. It would remain in continuing existence for over five years. This period is called the First Republic. 
Major political themes during this area included discussions about the powers of the president, as well as the question of what should be the status of the Dutch language - the latter being a perhaps unintended parallel with the macronational entity with the same name. Initially, Flanders had two official languages, Dutch and English, with English being the language of law and politics. This situation was soon to be criticised, resulting first in Dutch being upgraded to the same level as English, and in the end to be declared the sole official language - partially because. As to the first question: the Flemish president initially had a very powerful political position, but this was gradually eroded by successive constitutional reforms, resulting in a presidency that was de facto largely ceremonial, with some remaining judicial functions. During that later period, executive power was essentially vested with the Chancellor. 
One structural characteristic of the First Republic, was that its name attracted a lot of real life Flemish nationalists, from all sides of the political spectrum. Although the Republic would never think or present itself as a seccessionist organisation or claim to represent real life Flanders, it is fair to say that this often defined the political atmosphere and was by many perceived as at least ambiguous. This became a burden in the the intermicronational relations of the country, as this ambiguity lead it to being rejected as a member of the [[United Virtual Nations Organization]] (UVNO) in 2001. Similarely, the refusal by the [[LoSS]] to admit it as a member was caused by the Republic's image as being linked to Flemish separatism; it is important in that regard to note that the league's secretary-general was [[Thomas Leys]], a real life Belgian. 
[...] 
A final attempt to boost activity was made at the instigation of the relative newcomer, [[Ken Avonts]], with the Open Flemish Convention (''Open Vlaamse Conventie'' or OVC), whereby all citizens were invited to re-discuss the fundamentals of the Republic. However, despite some initial debate, the OVC didn't amount to anything, and slowly died out, and the First Republic with it. A final attempt at revival was made when [[Ben Veraart]] attempted a (failed) military coup on March 11th, 2003 - the date conventionally considered to be the last day of the First Republic.
 
In the summer of 2004, former Chancellor [[Erwin V.H.]] took down the Republic's website, leaving only the message that the Republic had ceased to exist. Much too his surprise, he was soon contacted by former MP [[Wolfgang Thoma]]. After some discussion, they contacted as many former citizens as they could, to discuss a possible revival. A month of intensive mail discussion followed, about the exact way to re-launch the Republic but also about ways of preventing citizenship fraud. It is during this period that the typically Flemish distinction between Confirmed and Unconfirmed Citizens arose - the former being citizens whose existence has been confirmed by three (latert two) other Confirmed Citizens and who have more votes during election time. This feature has continued to exist, partly enhanced by the threat of communist infiltration during the Micronational Cold War; the discrepancy between the numer of votes between Confirmed and Unconfirmed Citizens has diminished, though. 
Finally, on October 2nd, 2004, the Second Republic was officially born. It was given a provisional charter, providing for a Citizen's Forum (''Burgerforum''), composed of al citizens, to act as a provisional legislative body. Erwin V.H. was appointed Provisional Head of State, and chose Thoma as his deputy. 
The Citizen's Forum quicky came up with a constitution, in which the contribution of the nation's founder Gert Geens should be noted. Strikingly, the constitution clearly defined the nation as purely micronational and explicetly rejected any ties with macronational facts or events - a conscious act to avoid the confusion of the First Republic. The constitution also provided for the instutional framework, which still is in place today and is described in the next chapter. 
Both the first presidential as well as the first parliamentary elections were won by the Social-Conservative Union [[''Sociaal-Conservatieve Unie'' or SCU).

===Institutional system===

Flanders has a presidential system of governement. The Parliament (''Vlaams Parlement'') represents the legislative power and is elected by the people every four months. The executive power is represented by the President and the government (''Vlaamse Regering''), who reside in the Ivory Tower. Every eight months, the President is directly elected by the people. The members of the judicial power (''Rechtbank'') are nominated by the President and approved by the Parliament. Additionally, there is a body called the Senaat (''Senaat''), which, despite its name, is not part of the legislative branch, but essentially functions as a judicial back-up and is composed of at most seven senior statesmen, appointed for life by Parliament at suggestion of the President.

''Presidents of Flanders''

November 29th, 1997 till December 14th, 1998: [[Gert Geens]]

December 15th, 1998 till October 25th, 1999: [[Jan Van Eynde]]

October 26th, 1999 till August 25th, 2000: [[Gert Geens]]

August 26th, 2000 till February 10th, 2001: [[Fran Cooman]]

February 14th, 2001 till May 6th, 2002: [[Steven Burvenich]]

May 6th, 2002 till April 11th, 2003: [[Kevin De Mulder]]

April 11th, 2003 till October 2nd, 2004: hiatus

October 2nd, 2004 till January 13th, 2005: [[Erwin V.H.]] (as Temporary Head of State)

January 14th, 2005 till July 13th, 2007: [[Evert De Smet]]

July 14th, 2005 till November 14th, 2006: [[Erwin V.H.]]

November 14th, 2006 till April 18th, 2008: [[Bert P.]]

April 19th, 2008 till March 14th, 2009: [[Gert Geens]]

March 15th, 2009 till September 11th, 2009: [[Hieronymus Erasmus]]

September 12th, 2009 till January 31th, 2010: [[Mateo Mattiassen]]

February 1st, 2010 till July 2nd, 2010: [[Petrvs Fidelis]]

July 3rd, 2010 till August 7th, 2010: [[Nick Asselberghs]]

August 8th, 2010-current: [[Mateo Mattiassen]]

Currently, 28 out of 50 seats in Parliament are held by independent members, and 22 by the Socialist Party. The monarchist and federalist KGF (King, Faith and Federalism) of former president Petrvs Fidelis did not gain enough support to enter Parliament.

Flanders has a civil legal system. Law arises primarily from written acts and regulations; the judicial power is not to make law, but merely to interpret it. The laws of Flanders are codified in the Offical Journal (''Staatsblad'').

===Geography===

After long hesitations, Flanders acquired territory on Micras on August 27th, 2009. By law of June 18th, 2010, the territory has been divided into two provinces (''gouwen''): the Province of Ambetanterijk and the Bruswerpian Capital Province, hosting the national capital of Bruswerp (''Bruswerpen''). However, these provinces are for historical and cultural purposes only; no powers have been devolved upon them.
Additionally, president [[Petrvs Fidelis]] has attempted to create another subdivision, the "Autonomous Heterodox Area of the Praised and Holy [[Saint Kalmoetza]]", to be administered by the Heterodox Church, of which he himself is the patriarch. This was, however, struck down by Parliament.

===Economy===

The Republic of Flanders has an isolated economy. The banking infrastructure runs on the phpbanking-technology of Sander Dieleman. The official valuta of Flanders is the Flemish ducate (VDK). A total of 1.000.000 Flemish ducates were minted, though only half of them are in circulation.

Civil servants receive a salary from the Departement of Finance, ranging from a 50 (vice-president of the Parliament) to 250 ducates (President) per month.

===Religion===

According to article 4 of the its constitution, Flanders does not recognise any religious or philosophical doctrine as its state doctrine. Religion only has a minor role in the country's politics. The two main religions are [[catologism]] and heterodoxy.

The [[Flemish Catological Church]] has been in communion with its Batavian counterpart since the First United Concilium in 2009. Central to its doctrine that sins are praiseworthy, as they allows sinners to buy indulgences from the Church. Since the murder of the church founder, the Prophet and Successor of Cato Hieronymus Erasmus, the Church has been lead by Pope Erwin I. Presumably because both the church's founder as well as its pope are former Flemish presidents, their colleague Gert Geens once called 'the official state joke'.

Secondly and perhaps more seriously, there is the [[Flemish Heterodox Church]], which holds a 'soft polytheistic' creed and describes its doctrine as 'fundamentalist syncretism', in that sence that its faithfull are obliged to simultanously adhere to another religion - any religion, as long as it isn't catologism. The church is headed by Patriarch Petrvs I, who also heads the KGF, a minor political party which, amongst other things, proposes making heterodoxy the country's official religion.

===International relations===

As of August 25, 2010, the Republic of Flanders maintains diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of [[Batavia]], the Empire of Alexandrians, the Republic of [[Antica]], the High Realm of [[Stormark]], the Royal Kingdom of [[Gotzborg]], le Saint-Empire Avarois and the Kingdom of [[Babkha]].

The Republic of Flanders is currently not a member of any inter- or supramicronational organisations. In the past, Flanders was a member of the [[Low Lands Confederation]] (confederation between Flanders, Mayo and Charlotta), the Universities Association (with Mayo) and the Dutch Treaty Organisation (with Batavia and the Republic of the Netherlands).

===Links===

*[http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl Official website] (''Dutch'')
*[http://vrvlaanderen.wordpress.com/english Foreign Office] (''English'')
*[http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl/forum/index.php Official boards] (''Dutch'')
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=235137841033&ref=ts] (''Dutch'')

[[Category: Dutch Nations on Micras]]
[[category:Dutch sector]]
[[Category:Nations]]

NEVO

2010-09-01T19:28:14Z

Erwin V.H.: About the dismantling of the organisation. I think I'm more or less done with this article.

[[File:nevologo.gif|300px|thumb|right]]

The '''NEVO''' or '''Nederlandse Verdragsorganisatie''' (English: ''Dutch Treaty Organisation'') was an intermicronational organisation which was started by [[Batavia]], [[Flanders]] and the [[Netherlands]] to unite the Dutch sector in one organisation. It began on the 12th of June 2007, with the ratification of the Dutch Treaty by Flanders, and was dissolved in March 2010. 
Despite being invited, [[Brabantia]] and [[Novosibirsk]] declined to partake in the organisation. The Principality of [[Nederburg]] was interested, but its forum collapsed before membership could've been applied for. Being part of the [[Batavian Commonwealth]], this application would probably have met the same opposition from the Netherlands and Flanders as did the application from the Grand Duchy of [[Aragon]], which was seen as a way of Batavia to get an extra vote within the alliance.

===Goals and achievements===

The stated goals of the NEVO were the assurance of peace between the Dutch speaking nations, the creation of a permanent diplomatic dialogue between them, the promotion of cooperation between these continents, helping them recruit new citizens, safeguarding the rights of micronational citizens and organise a yearly intermicronational conference. It was to do this with the adoption of directives (''richtlijnen''), some by a two thirds majority (mainly pertaining to symbols and the internal workings of the organisation) and some by unanimity (regaring to economic matters, human rights, the exchange of infrastructure, the mutual recognition of university degrees and the promotion of micronationalism). 

The status of these directives was quickly in dispute, with some (notably [[Frans]] from the Netherlands) considering them to be legally binding by themselfs, akin to EU directives, while others (notably [[Erwin V.H.]] from Flanders) claiming they were nothing more than treaties in all but in name and needed to be approved by the different national legislatures, pointing out that, if this was not the case, the NEVO founding treaty was unconstitutional in Flanders. This matter was never brought before a national court and the theoretical dispute remained, but in practice each directive went to a ratification process in the different national legislatures. 

Whatever may be the case, three directives were passed: 
- on intermicronational transactions (December 2007) 
- on exchange rates (December 2007) 
- on human rights (September 2008)

===Criticism and demise===

Nevertheless, criticism grew. The set exchange rate was deemed to stating, and severely overvaluating the Netherlands florin. It also failed to undertake anything to attract new micronationalists. Furthermore, the third directive was annulled in the Netherlands in a legal case, whereby the judge ruled that, since there was a contradiction between this directive another provision in the Netherlands' jurisdiction and the Netherlands' constitution didn't provide for a hierarchy of laws, both should be annulled. 
To this was added a growing distrust between the member states. A certain scepticism towards Batavia has always been present in Flanders, sometimes serious, sometimes more with humourous intent. But this anti-Batavian sentiment became more pronounced in the Netherlands, were Batavia was seen by [[Frans]] as infiltrating the nation, with destructive intent and/or consequences for the nation's existence or at least what Frans saw as the nation's core identity. Additionally, Batavia was accused of an intention to annex [[New-Batavia]] (including by [[Flanders]]), after [[Constantijn Windsor]], member of Batavia's Upper House, openly suggested this (but - according to him - as a private citizen). 
But, perhaps equally important, the organisation generated very little activity. Some Batavian politicians also considered that it was useless, as they considerd the Netherlands to be near-death and since they already had a treaty of friendship with Flanders. Momentum agains the organisation grew in all of the member states. Batavia first left the organisation on March 6th, followed by the Netherlands and Flanders on March 22nd

===Presidency===

The NEVO had a rotating presidency, initially with periodes of four mounths, which later became three months. It was held by 

June-September 2007: Batavia 
October 2007-January 2008: the [[Virtual United Provinces]] 
February-May 2008: Flanders 
June-September 2008: Batavia 
September 2008-January 2009: the Netherlands 
February 2009-May 2009: Flanders 
June-August 2009: Batavia 
September-November 2009: the Netherlands 
December 2009-February 2010: Batavia 
March 2010: the Netherlands

[[category:Dutch sector]]

Flanders

2010-09-01T18:13:45Z

NEVO

2010-09-01T11:08:32Z

Erwin V.H.:

The '''NEVO''' or '''Nederlandse Verdragsorganisatie''' (English: ''Dutch Treaty Organisation'') was an intermicronational organisation which was started by [[Batavia]], [[Flanders]] and the [[Netherlands]] to unite the Dutch sector in one organisation. It began on the 12th of June 2007, with the ratification of the Dutch Treaty by Flanders, and was dissolved in May 2010.

===Presidency===

The NEVO had a rotating presidency, held by:

June-September 2007: Batavia
October 2007-January 2008: the [[Virtual United Provinces]]
February-May 2008: Flanders
June-September 2008: Batavia
September 2008-January 2009: the Netherlands
February 2009-May 2009: Flanders
June-September 2009: Batavia
September 2009-January 2010: the Netherlands
February-May 2010: Flanders

[[category:Dutch sector]]

Fränzi-Ferdinanda

2010-09-01T07:57:30Z

Erwin V.H.:

[[File:franziferdinanda.png|200px|thumb|right]]

Princess '''Fränzi-Ferdinanda''' is the eldest child of the late [[Batavia|Batavian]] king [[Arkadius II|Arkadius I]] and his wife Queen Ærinndís. Through her mother, she is the niece of the [[Harald Thorstein|current High King of Stormark]]. On March 3rd, 2010 she married [[Constantijn Windsor]]

Through her mother, she is second in line to the throne of [[Stormark]]. She was also appointed by Queen [[Anne-Marie]] of [[Ravaria]] as heir to the Ravarian throne. In that capacity, she uses the title of Duchess of [[Levensburg]].

When Arkadius II was killed on August 18th, 2010, she initially stated not to be interested in the Batavian throne. This caused speculation and political discussion on Arkadius' succession, with leading contenders being her uncle the High King of Stormark as well as senior Batavian politican [[Alejandro Gonzalez]]. On August 29th, however, she came back on her decision and ordered the preparation of her coronation. However, she hasn't been sworn in yet, and certain forces in the Batavian Lower House question the possibility of rescinding on what they saw as a peremptory renunciation. However, at least her uncle has accepted her decision.

Fränzi-Ferdinanda

2010-09-01T07:56:47Z

Erwin V.H.:

[[File:franziferdinanda.png|200px|thumb|right]]

Princess '''Fränzi-Ferdinanda''' is the eldest child of the late [[Batavia|Batavian]] king [[Arkadius II|Arkadius I]] and his wife Queen Ærinndís. Through her mother, she is the niece of the [[current High King of Stormark|Harald Thorstein]]. On March 3rd, 2010 she married [[Constantijn Windsor]]

Through her mother, she is second in line to the throne of [[Stormark]]. She was also appointed by Queen [[Anne-Marie]] of [[Ravaria]] as heir to the Ravarian throne. In that capacity, she uses the title of Duchess of [[Levensburg]].

When Arkadius II was killed on August 18th, 2010, she initially stated not to be interested in the Batavian throne. This caused speculation and political discussion on Arkadius' succession, with leading contenders being her uncle the High King of Stormark as well as senior Batavian politican [[Alejandro Gonzalez]]. On August 29th, however, she came back on her decision and ordered the preparation of her coronation. However, she hasn't been sworn in yet, and certain forces in the Batavian Lower House question the possibility of rescinding on what they saw as a peremptory renunciation. However, at least her uncle has accepted her decision.

File:Franziferdinanda.png

2010-09-01T07:06:01Z

Erwin V.H.:

Fränzi-Ferdinanda

2010-09-01T07:05:36Z

Erwin V.H.: Created page with 'right Princess '''Fränzi-Ferdinanda''' is the eldest child of the late Batavia king [Arkadius I|Arkadius II]]and his wife…'

[[File:franziferdinanda.png|200px|thumb|right]]

Princess '''Fränzi-Ferdinanda''' is the eldest child of the late [[Batavian|Batavia]] king [Arkadius I|Arkadius II]]and his wife Queen Ærinndís. Through her mother, she is the niece of the [[current High King of Stormark|Harald Thorstein]]. On March 3rd, 2010 she married [[Constantijn Windsor]]

Through her mother, she is second in line to the throne of [[Stormark]]. She was also appointed by Queen [[Anne-Marie]] of [[Ravaria]] as heir to the Ravarian throne. In that capacity, she uses the title of Duchess of [[Levensburg]].

When Arkadius II was killed on August 18th, 2010, she initially stated not to be interested in the Batavian throne. This caused speculation and political discussion on Arkadius' succession, with leading contenders being her uncle the High King of Stormark as well as senior Batavian politican [[Alejandro Gonzalez]]. On August 29th, however, she came back on her decision and ordered the preparation of her coronation. However, she hasn't been sworn in yet, and certain forces in the Batavian Lower House question the possibility of rescinding on what they saw as a peremptory renunciation. However, at least her uncle has accepted her decision.

Harald of Stormark

2010-09-01T06:46:05Z

Erwin V.H.:

'''Harald Thorstein''' is the current High King of [[Stormark]].

His full title is Harald Thorstein the Generous Giver of the House of the Descendants of Freyja, High King of Stormark, Sovereign Lord on all Continents, Lover of Frigga, Freyja and Idunn, Perpetual Protector of the People of Stormark, Perpetual Defender of the Viking Nation, Eternal Guardian of the [[Sacred Islands]], Paramount Chieftain of the Ancient Tribes of the Heartland, Most Noble Sovereign of the Lands of Stormark, Supreme Lord of the Lands of the Longships Throne, Sovereign Lord of the [[Kejsarinna Asa Isles]], Sovereign Lord of [[Vinland]], King of [[Anglethyr]], King of [[Bondegard]], King of the [[Islands of the Ancient Ways]], King of [[Marthunia]], King of [[Merlaide]], King of the [[Mysterious Isles]], King of [[Thydtwinnster]], Solver of the Ancient Enigma, Keeper of the Freyja Treasure, Protector of Love and Liberty, Keeper of the Most Sacred Instruments, Lord of the Conquest, Navigation and Commerce of the Imperial Colonies, Hero of the Old Tale, Freyjagothi to the Temple of Love, Storjarl of the [[Gulathing]], Storjarl of the Mysterious Isles, Prince Imperial of [[Alexandria]], Fils d'Alexandrie, Prince of the Blood, Duke of [[Gascony]], Duke of [[Normandie]], Duke of [[Port Chloe]], Duke of the [[Vaan Aujoen]], Jarl of Gulathing, Marquis of [[Beaulieu]], Marquis Thorstein, Count of [[Poitou]], Count of [[Quercy]], Lord of the [[Two Peninsulas]], Lord of the Isle of [[Snæland]], Lord of the [[Longships Islands]] and Lord of the Isles.

He became Emperor of Kruoningha in August 2002. This nation was originally based on ancient Saxon culture, but later assumed a viking culture, resulting in a name change to Viking Empire of Kruoningha in November 2002, and, on December 4th of that same year, Viking Empire of Stormark. One June 18th, 2010, the country once again changed its name, this time to High Realm of Stormark. During all these transitions, Harald Thorstein remained the country's leader.

The High King has thrice been married, first to [[Hervör de Einherja]] (deceased), then to [[Asa the beloved]] (disappeared) and now to [[Sigrid the Brave]].

He was considered a frontrunner to the throne of Batavia, which has become vacant after the death of king [[Arkadius II]]. Harald Thorstein was the late king's brother-in-law. When Arkadius' daughter [[Fränzi-Ferdinanda]] came back on her descision not to claim the throne, he was appointed Grand Marshall of the Royal Court.

[[Category:People]]

Islamic Internet Republic

2010-08-31T22:02:49Z

Erwin V.H.:

{{Nation
|country = Islamic Internet Republic ''Islamitische Internetrepubliek''
|image_flag = islamicinternetrepublic.gif
|language = Dutch
|capital = Brussel
|largecity = Antwerpen, Gent, 's-Gravenhage, Utrecht
|website = [http://www.derepubliek.eu/vvp/ Islamic Internet Republic website]
|forum = [http://www.derepubliek.eu/vvp/ Islamic Internet Republic forums]
|population = 9
|active = 4
|date_founded = January 20th, 2007 2007-2008 (''Virtual United Provinces'') 2008—2010 (''Republic of the Netherlands'') 2010- (''Islamic Internet Republic'')
|government = Islamic Republic
|leader = Sadr [[Saladin]]
|currency = florijn (fl.)
|animal = Lion
|fruit = /
|drink = /
|image_map = Islamicinternetrepublicmap.gif.png
|maps = 14.0.9-current
}}

The '''Islamic Internet Republic''' (''Islamitische Internetrepubliek'') is the successor state of the Republic of the Nederlands (''Republiek der Nederlanden''), which in turn is the successor state of the Virtual United Provinces (''Virtuele Verenigde Provinciën'').

==='''Government'''===

The head of state is called Sadr, and is elected for a six months term. The first and current Sadr is [[Saladin]].

The sadr appoints the Grand Vizier (Grootvizier), in whom executive power is vested, with the approval of the Majlis-al-Shoera. The Grand Vizier, then, appoints the other members of the executive, called viziers. [[Jef Vermussen]] is the first and current Grand Vizier.

Legislative power is vested in the Majlis-al-Shoera, an elected body, comprised of 100 members (or, more correctly: 100 votes, distributed amongst its members.) Its sessions are presided over by the Sadr.

However, laws can only pass if an advice has given by the Islamic Diwan, although this advice is non-binding. The Islamic Diwan is composed of ordinary members (apppointed by the Majlis-al-Shoera at the Sadr's proposal), extraordinary members (the former heads of state) and coopted members (chosen by the ordinary and extramordinary members). At least half of them need to be muslim.

==='''Religion'''===

The Islamic Internet Republic's official religion is islam. Article 1 of its constitution states that sovereignty belongs to Allah, and that the Republic 'governorship' (stadhouderschap), and art. 46 stipulates that the Quran is the highest law of the land, above any other, including the constitution.

However, all are regarded as equal before the law, regardless of creed, and freedom of religion is constitutionally guaranteed.

==='''History'''===

The Virtual United Provinces (Virtuele Verenigde Provinciën or VVP) were founded on January 20th, 2007 under the leadership of [[Frans]], and were given their constitution a couple of days later, when both the Free State of Antwerp as well as the Free State of Ghent had signed the Union of Utrecht. It was a federal state, with three provinces with an active system of government: Antwerp, Ghent and the Federal Kingdom of New Batavia (Bondskoninkrijk Nieuw-Batavië). Those provinces which did not have a sufficient population level, were managed by the central authorities as generality lands (generaliteitslanden).

It had a bicameral legislature, the Lower House representing the provinces proportionate to their size, and the Upper House having one representative for each active province.

Executive power was vested in the Stadholder. Due to its short existance, it had only one Stadholder: Frans.

However, the federal system soon proved to be unworkable, largely due to the low levels of population of the provinces and generality lands, forcing the central authorities to assume more and more power. On June 11th, 2008, the country became a unitary state under the name of the Republic of the Netherlands (Republiek der Nederlanden), with a unitary legislature. The title of the head of state was changed to Voorzitter van de Republiek (President, or, more literally, Chairman of the Republic), who would appoint a Prime Minister as Head of Government.

Frans became Acting President until January 31th, 2009, when he was succeeded by [[Calvin Klein]], who was in turn succeeded by [[Alejandro Gonzalez]] (from August 11th, 2009 on) and [[Nihill Romez]] (from February 17th, 2010 on).

Prime Ministers were (with date of appointment indicated between brackets): [[Floris V]] (June 14th, 2008), Alejandro Gonzalez (November 11th, 2008), [[Jeroen van Veen]] (December 31st, 2008), Frans (April 19th, 2009), Nihill Romez (June 1st, 2009), [[Max]] (January 4th, 2010), Jef Vermussen (February 2nd, 2010), and, finally Frans (May 24th, 2010).

The Republic was threatened by several existential crisis. Not only did Flemish president [[Hieronymus Erasmus]] issue a declaration of annexation, apparently without the backing of his government and with little seriousness, but more fundamentally there was the issue of the country's tendency towards inactivity. This has often been attributed to the countries lack of distinct identity viz-à-viz [[Flanders]] and [[Batavia]].

There also grew other tensions, especially between Frans and Nihill Romez. Not only did Frans accuse Romez of neglecting the use of the country's national wiki, thereby abandoning, in Frans' view, the second founding principle of the country (besides federalism, which had already been abandoned previously), he considered the nation to be lacking seriousness and refered to it as a 'banana republic'.

In May 2010, the country witnessed something of a 'revolution': President Romez was apparently removed by a coup, with the coupists abusing forum powers, temporarilly prohibiting him from accession the country's forum. The allegations of this being a coup were denied by the islamist Saladin, a newcomer whom Romez believed to be the same person as Frans and whom he believed to have been behind the recent events. In any case, Romez' (forced) absence allowed for Prime Minister Vermussen to assume presidential powers, and call for new presidential and pariamentary elections, whereby Saladin became President and the new parliament was composed of Frans and Vermussen. This new parliament quickly discussed and approved a new constitution, which was subsequently approved by referendum, installing the current islamic republic.

[[Category: Dutch Nations on Micras]]
[[category:Dutch sector]]

Flanders

2010-08-31T21:53:25Z

Erwin V.H.:

Flanders

2010-08-31T21:52:16Z

Erwin V.H.: summary of the history of the first republic, to be expanded later

Islamic Internet Republic

2010-08-31T21:14:14Z

Erwin V.H.:

{{Nation
|country = Islamic Internet Republic ''Islamitische Internetrepubliek''
|image_flag = islamicinternetrepublic.gif
|language = Dutch
|capital = Brussel
|largecity = Antwerpen, Gent, 's-Gravenhage, Utrecht
|website = [http://www.derepubliek.eu/vvp/ Islamic Internet Republic website]
|forum = [http://www.derepubliek.eu/vvp/ Islamic Internet Republic forums]
|population = 9
|active = 4
|date_founded = January 20th, 2007 2007-2008 (''Virtual United Provinces'') 2008—2010 (''Republic of the Netherlands'') 2010- (''Islamic Internet Republic'')
|government = Islamic Republic
|leader = Sadr [[Saladin]]
|currency = florijn (fl.)
|animal = Lion
|fruit = /
|drink = /
|image_map = Islamicinternetrepublicmap.gif.png
|maps = 14.0.9-current
}}

The '''Islamic Internet Republic''' (''Islamitische Internetrepubliek'') is the successor state of the Republic of the Nederlands (''Republiek der Nederlanden''), which in turn is the successor state of the Virtual United Provinces (''Virtuele Verenigde Provinciën'').

==='''Government'''===

The head of state is called Sadr, and is elected for a six months term. The first and current Sadr is [[Saladin]].

The sadr appoints the Grand Vizier (Grootvizier), in whom executive power is vested, with the approval of the Majlis-al-Shoera. The Grand Vizier, then, appoints the other members of the executive, called viziers. [[Jef Vermussen]] is the first and current Grand Vizier.

Legislative power is vested in the Majlis-al-Shoera, an elected body, comprised of 100 members (or, more correctly: 100 votes, distributed amongst its members.) Its sessions are presided over by the Sadr.

However, laws can only pass if an advice has given by the Islamic Diwan, although this advice is non-binding. The Islamic Diwan is composed of ordinary members (apppointed by the Majlis-al-Shoera at the Sadr's proposal), extraordinary members (the former heads of state) and coopted members (chosen by the ordinary and extramordinary members). At least half of them need to be muslim.

==='''Religion'''===

The Islamic Internet Republic's official religion is islam. Article 1 of its constitution states that sovereignty belongs to Allah, and that the Republic 'governorship' (stadhouderschap), and art. 46 stipulates that the Quran is the highest law of the land, above any other, including the constitution.

However, all are regarded as equal before the law, regardless of creed, and freedom of religion is constitutionally guaranteed.

==='''History'''===

The Virtual United Provinces (Virtuele Verenigde Provinciën or VVP) were founded on January 20th, 2007 under the leadership of [[Frans]], and were given their constitution a couple of days later, when both the Free State of Antwerp as well as the Free State of Ghent had signed the Union of Utrecht. It was a federal state, with three provinces with an active system of government: Antwerp, Ghent and the Federal Kingdom of New Batavia (Bondskoninkrijk Nieuw-Batavië). Those provinces which did not have a sufficient population level, were managed by the central authorities as generality lands (generaliteitslanden).

It had a bicameral legislature, the Lower House representing the provinces proportionate to their size, and the Upper House having one representative for each active province.

Executive power was vested in the Stadholder. Due to its short existance, it had only one Stadholder: Frans.

However, the federal system soon proved to be unworkable, largely due to the low levels of population of the provinces and generality lands, forcing the central authorities to assume more and more power. On June 11th, 2008, the country became a unitary state under the name of the Republic of the Netherlands (Republiek der Nederlanden), with a unitary legislature. The title of the head of state was changed to Voorzitter van de Republiek (President, or, more literally, Chairman of the Republic), who would appoint a Prime Minister as Head of Government.

Frans became Acting President until January 31th, 2009, when he was succeeded by [[Calvin Klein]], who was in turn succeeded by [[Alejandro Gonzalez]] (from August 11th, 2009 on) and [[Nihill Romez]] (from February 17th, 2010 on).

Prime Ministers were (with date of appointment indicated between brackets): [[Floris V]] (June 14th, 2008), Alejandro Gonzalez (November 11th, 2008), [[Jeroen van Veen]] (December 31st, 2008), Frans (April 19th, 2009), Nihill Romez (June 1st, 2009), [[Max]] (January 4th, 2010), Jef Vermussen (February 2nd, 2010), and, finally Frans (May 24th, 2010).

The Republic was threatened by several existential crisis. Not only did Flemish president [[Hieronymus Erasmus]] issue a declaration of annexation, apparently without the backing of his government and with little seriousness, but more fundamentally there was the issue of the country's tendency towards inactivity. This has often been blamed on the countries lack of distinct identity viz-à-viz [[Flanders]] and [[Batavia]].

There also grew other tensions, especially between Frans and Nihill Romez. Not only did Frans accuse Romez of neglecting the use of the country's national wiki, thereby abandoning, in Frans' view, the second founding principle of the country (besides federalism, which had already been abandoned previously), he considered the nation to be lacking seriousness and refered to it as a 'banana republic'.

In May 2010, the country witnessed something of a 'revolution': President Romez was apparently removed by a coup, with the coupists abusing forum powers, temporarilly prohibiting him from accession the country's forum. The allegations of this being a coup were denied by the islamist Saladin, a newcomer whom Romez believed to be the same person as Frans and whom he believed to have been behind the recent events. In any case, Romez' (forced) absence allowed for Prime Minister Vermussen to assume presidential powers, and call for new presidential and pariamentary elections, whereby Saladin became President and the new parliament was composed of Frans and Vermussen. This new parliament quickly discussed and approved a new constitution, which was subsequently approved by referendum, installing the current islamic republic.

[[Category: Dutch Nations on Micras]]
[[category:Dutch sector]]

Dragonsland

2010-08-31T20:53:20Z

Erwin V.H.:

{{Nation
|country = Dragonsland ''Drakenland''
|image_flag = Officiële Vlag Drakenland.jpg
|language = Dutch
|capital = Grootburg
|largecity = Europa
|website = [http://drakenland.pbworks.com/ Dragonsland website]
|forum = [http://drakenland.forum-motion.net/ Dragonsland forums]
|population = 9
|active = 5
|date_founded = April 5, 2010
|government = Dictatorship
|leader = LON [[Seth]]
|currency = /
|animal =
|fruit = /
|drink = /
|image_map = drakenlandmap.png
|maps = 14.1.9-current
}}

'''Dragonsland''' or '''Drakenland''' is a micronation in the Dutch sector, founded in 2010. The MCS map refers to it as Drakenland, but its government uses Dragonsland as an official translation on its website.

===Government===

According to its most recent constitution, all power is vested for an indefinite time in the hands of Seth, the Leader of Our Nation (''Leider Onzer Natie'' or LON for short). Only when the LON dies, power reverts to the nation - only in order to elect a new LON within two months.

===History===

Dragonsland was founded on April 5, 2010 by Andreas, Seth and Leis, and run by the three of them together. Six days later, the country became a democracy, with one of the members of the triumvirate being elected to the position of LON, in order to have someone with a final vote in case of disputes. However, democracy was soon to be found a burder on the development of the nation, and on June 16th the period labeled "Perfect Democracy" the current dictatorship was installed, with the intention of overcoming the nation's growing pains and being to revert to democracy as soon as possible. However, only a few days later, public activity of Dragonsland seems to have ceased.

===Geography===

Dragonsland is entirely situated on the Island of [[Antarctis]], compromising the western half of it. The nations' claim was approved by the [[MCS]], after being initially rejected (in a larger form) because of its lack of development. The LON responded to this initial rejection by advancing the launch of a national facebookgroup.
[[Grootburg]] is the capital, and, as far as known, the only inhabited city. [[Europa]] remains as an historic and dilipated relic of the [[CIS]].
Currently, an ambitious project called the Ice Road (''de IJsweg'') is being constructed. It is intended to be a road on the permanent ice, linking even the most remote parts of the country with the navigable waters of the North.

===Culture===

Dragonsland is a socially conservative nation: marriage is defined as being between man and wife, abortion is prohibited (unless with the approval of the LON), nudity (incl. the showing of female breasts) is forbidden. Public displays of homosexuality are not allowed.
Speaking any language other than Dutch is a criminal offense in Dragonsland, except when conversing with foreign visitors.

===Military===

The Drakian Armed Forces consist of the Regular Armed Forces(composed of the Army, the Air Force, the Marines, the Coastal Guard, the Secred Police and the Secret Services) and the People's Army, in which every citizen between the ages of 18 and 55 has to serve one day a week.

===Economy===

Dragonsland's economy is entirely run by the state, with the exception of a bar called De Scheven Uil. Companies owned by the state include the newspaper De Dragoon and the CNEO (Centre for Nuclear Exploitation and Research)

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category: Dutch Nations on Micras]]
[[Category: Small Commonwealth]]
[[category:Dutch sector]]

Dragonsland

2010-08-31T20:52:59Z

Erwin V.H.:

{{Nation
|country = Dragonsland ''Drakenland''
|image_flag = Officiële Vlag Drakenland.jpg
|language = Dutch
|capital = Grootburg
|largecity = Europa
|website = [http://drakenland.pbworks.com/ Dragonsland website]
|forum = [http://drakenland.forum-motion.net/ Dragonsland forums]
|population = 9
|active = 5
|date_founded = April 5, 2010
|government = Dictatorship
|leader = LON [[Seth]]
|currency = /
|animal =
|fruit = /
|drink = /
|image_map = drakenlandmap.png
|maps = 14.1.9
}}

'''Dragonsland''' or '''Drakenland''' is a micronation in the Dutch sector, founded in 2010. The MCS map refers to it as Drakenland, but its government uses Dragonsland as an official translation on its website.

===Government===

According to its most recent constitution, all power is vested for an indefinite time in the hands of Seth, the Leader of Our Nation (''Leider Onzer Natie'' or LON for short). Only when the LON dies, power reverts to the nation - only in order to elect a new LON within two months.

===History===

Dragonsland was founded on April 5, 2010 by Andreas, Seth and Leis, and run by the three of them together. Six days later, the country became a democracy, with one of the members of the triumvirate being elected to the position of LON, in order to have someone with a final vote in case of disputes. However, democracy was soon to be found a burder on the development of the nation, and on June 16th the period labeled "Perfect Democracy" the current dictatorship was installed, with the intention of overcoming the nation's growing pains and being to revert to democracy as soon as possible. However, only a few days later, public activity of Dragonsland seems to have ceased.

===Geography===

Dragonsland is entirely situated on the Island of [[Antarctis]], compromising the western half of it. The nations' claim was approved by the [[MCS]], after being initially rejected (in a larger form) because of its lack of development. The LON responded to this initial rejection by advancing the launch of a national facebookgroup.
[[Grootburg]] is the capital, and, as far as known, the only inhabited city. [[Europa]] remains as an historic and dilipated relic of the [[CIS]].
Currently, an ambitious project called the Ice Road (''de IJsweg'') is being constructed. It is intended to be a road on the permanent ice, linking even the most remote parts of the country with the navigable waters of the North.

===Culture===

Dragonsland is a socially conservative nation: marriage is defined as being between man and wife, abortion is prohibited (unless with the approval of the LON), nudity (incl. the showing of female breasts) is forbidden. Public displays of homosexuality are not allowed.
Speaking any language other than Dutch is a criminal offense in Dragonsland, except when conversing with foreign visitors.

===Military===

The Drakian Armed Forces consist of the Regular Armed Forces(composed of the Army, the Air Force, the Marines, the Coastal Guard, the Secred Police and the Secret Services) and the People's Army, in which every citizen between the ages of 18 and 55 has to serve one day a week.

===Economy===

Dragonsland's economy is entirely run by the state, with the exception of a bar called De Scheven Uil. Companies owned by the state include the newspaper De Dragoon and the CNEO (Centre for Nuclear Exploitation and Research)

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category: Dutch Nations on Micras]]
[[Category: Small Commonwealth]]
[[category:Dutch sector]]

Réunion

2010-08-31T19:17:30Z

Erwin V.H.:

{{Nation
|country = Holy Empire of Reunion ''Sacro Imperio de Reunião''
|image_flag = Flagréunion.gif
|language = Portuguese
|capital = [[Saint-Denis]]
|largecity = [[Beatriz]], [[Saint-André]]
|website = [http://www.reuniao.org/projeto/index.htm Réunion's website]
|forum = [http://www.chandon.me/ Réunion's message list (Portuguese)] [http://www.reuniao.org/mural/ Réunion's Open Micronational Forum (English)]
|population = 890
|active = 94
|date_founded = August 28, 1997
|government = Parliamentary Monarchy
|leader = Emperor [[Claudio I]] Premier [[Lucas de Simone]]
|currency = Cifra ($)
|animal = ?
|fruit = ?
|drink = ?
|image_map = Mapreunion.png
|maps = 13.8.1- Present
}}

The Holy Empire of Réunion (''Sacro Império de Reunião'') is a lusophone micronation, founded in 1997.

File:Mapreunion.png

2010-08-31T18:42:59Z

Erwin V.H.: uploaded a new version of "File:Mapreunion.png"

2010-08-31T15:33:28Z

Erwin V.H.: Note: I've still more or less treated the nation as alive, since it's still on the Micras map. But I've got my doubts.

{{Nation
|country = Dragonsland ''Drakenland''
|image_flag = Officiële Vlag Drakenland.jpg
|language = Dutch
|capital = Grootburg
|largecity = Europa
|website = [http://drakenland.pbworks.com/ Dragonsland website]
|forum = [http://drakenland.forum-motion.net/ Dragonsland forums]
|population = 9
|active = 5
|date_founded = April 5, 2010
|government = Dictatorship
|leader = LON [[Seth]]
|currency = /
|animal =
|fruit = /
|drink = /
|image_map = drakenlandmap.png
|maps =
}}

'''Dragonsland''' or '''Drakenland''' is a micronation in the Dutch sector, founded in 2010. The MCS map refers to it as Drakenland, but its government uses Dragonsland as an official translation on its website.

===Government===

According to its most recent constitution, all power is vested for an indefinite time in the hands of Seth, the Leader of Our Nation (''Leider Onzer Natie'' or LON for short). Only when the LON dies, power reverts to the nation - only in order to elect a new LON within two months.

===History===

Dragonsland was founded on April 5, 2010 by Andreas, Seth and Leis, and run by the three of them together. Six days later, the country became a democracy, with one of the members of the triumvirate being elected to the position of LON, in order to have someone with a final vote in case of disputes. However, democracy was soon to be found a burder on the development of the nation, and on June 16th the period labeled "Perfect Democracy" the current dictatorship was installed, with the intention of overcoming the nation's growing pains and being to revert to democracy as soon as possible. However, only a few days later, public activity of Dragonsland seems to have ceased.

===Geography===

Dragonsland is entirely situated on the Island of [[Antarctis]], compromising the western half of it. The nations' claim was approved by the [[MCS]], after being initially rejected (in a larger form) because of its lack of development. The LON responded to this initial rejection by advancing the launch of a national facebookgroup.
[[Grootburg]] is the capital, and, as far as known, the only inhabited city. [[Europa]] remains as an historic and dilipated relic of the [[CIS]].
Currently, an ambitious project called the Ice Road (''de IJsweg'') is being constructed. It is intended to be a road on the permanent ice, linking even the most remote parts of the country with the navigable waters of the North.

===Culture===

Dragonsland is a socially conservative nation: marriage is defined as being between man and wife, abortion is prohibited (unless with the approval of the LON), nudity (incl. the showing of female breasts) is forbidden. Public displays of homosexuality are not allowed.
Speaking any language other than Dutch is a criminal offense in Dragonsland, except when conversing with foreign visitors.

===Military===

The Drakian Armed Forces consist of the Regular Armed Forces(composed of the Army, the Air Force, the Marines, the Coastal Guard, the Secred Police and the Secret Services) and the People's Army, in which every citizen between the ages of 18 and 55 has to serve one day a week.

===Economy===

Dragonsland's economy is entirely run by the state, with the exception of a bar called De Scheven Uil. Companies owned by the state include the newspaper De Dragoon and the CNEO (Centre for Nuclear Exploitation and Research)

[[Category: Nation]]
[[Category: Dutch Nations on Micras]]
[[Category: Small Commonwealth]]
[[category:Dutch sector]]

Flanders

2010-08-31T06:16:36Z

Erwin V.H.:

{{Nation
|country = Democratic Republic of Flanders ''Republiek Vlaanderen''
|image_flag = Flandersflag.png
|language = Dutch
|capital = Bruswerp
|largecity = Ambetanterrijk
|website = [http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl/website_oud/ Flanders website]
|forum = [http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl/forum/ Flanders forums]
|population = 21
|active = 14
|date_founded = November 29, 1997 1997-2003 (''First Republic'') 2004— (''Second Republic'')
|government = Presidential Republic
|leader = President [[Mateo Mattiassen|M. Mattiassen]]
|currency = Flemish Ducat (VDK)
|animal = Lion
|fruit = /
|drink = /
|image_map = FlandersMap.png
|maps = 13.9.7- Present
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The Republic of Flanders is a Dutch micronation that was founded November 29, 1997 by [[Gert Geens]]. After an hiatus between 2003 and 2004, the republic was refounded as the Second Democratic Republic of Flanders on October 2, 2004. It was the first Dutch speaking micronation.

===Institutional system===

Flanders has a presidential system of governement. The Parliament (''Vlaams Parlement'') represents the legislative power and is elected by the people every four months. The executive power is represented by the President and the government (''Vlaamse Regering''), who reside in the Ivory Tower. Every eight months, the President is directly elected by the people. The members of the judicial power (''Rechtbank'') are nominated by the President and approved by the Parliament.

''Presidents of Flanders''

November 29th, 1997 till December 14th, 1998: [[Gert Geens]]

December 15th, 1998 till October 25th, 1999: [[Jan Van Eynde]]

October 26th, 1999 till August 25th, 2000: [[Gert Geens]]

August 26th, 2000 till February 10th, 2001: [[Fran Cooman]]

February 14th, 2001 till May 6th, 2002: [[Steven Burvenich]]

May 6th, 2002 till April 11th, 2003: [[Kevin De Mulder]]

April 11th, 2003 till October 2nd, 2004: hiatus

October 2nd, 2004 till January 13th, 2005: [[Erwin V.H.]] (as Temporary Head of State)

January 14th, 2005 till July 13th, 2007: [[Evert De Smet]]

July 14th, 2005 till November 14th, 2006: [[Erwin V.H.]]

November 14th, 2006 till April 18th, 2008: [[Bert P.]]

April 19th, 2008 till March 14th, 2009: [[Gert Geens]]

March 15th, 2009 till September 11th, 2009: [[Hieronymus Erasmus]]

September 12th, 2009 till January 31th, 2010: [[Mateo Mattiassen]]

February 1st, 2010 till July 2nd, 2010: [[Petrvs Fidelis]]

July 3rd, 2010 till August 7th, 2010: [[Nick Asselberghs]]

August 8th, 2010-current: [[Mateo Mattiassen]]

Currently, 28 out of 50 seats in Parliament are held by independent members, and 22 by the Socialist Party. The monarchist and federalist KGF (King, Faith and Federalism) of former president Petrvs Fidelis did not gain enough support to enter Parliament.

Flanders has a civil legal system. Law arises primarily from written acts and regulations; the judicial power is not to make law, but merely to interpret it. The laws of Flanders are codified in the Offical Journal (''Staatsblad'').

===Geography===

After long hesitations, Flanders acquired territory on Micras on August 27th, 2009. By law of June 18th, 2010, the territory has been divided into two provinces (''gouwen''): the Province of Ambetanterijk and the Bruswerpian Capital Province, hosting the national capital of Bruswerp (''Bruswerpen''). However, these provinces are for historical and cultural purposes only; no powers have been devolved upon them.
Additionally, president [[Petrvs Fidelis]] has attempted to create another subdivision, the "Autonomous Heterodox Area of the Praised and Holy [[Saint Kalmoetza]]", to be administered by the Heterodox Church, of which he himself is the patriarch. This was, however, struck down by Parliament.

===Economy===

The Republic of Flanders has an isolated economy. The banking infrastructure runs on the phpbanking-technology of Sander Dieleman. The official valuta of Flanders is the Flemish ducate (VDK). A total of 1.000.000 Flemish ducates were minted, though only half of them are in circulation.

Civil servants receive a salary from the Departement of Finance, ranging from a 50 (vice-president of the Parliament) to 250 ducates (President) per month.

===Religion===

According to article 4 of the its constitution, Flanders does not recognise any religious or philosophical doctrine as its state doctrine. Religion only has a minor role in the country's politics. The two main religions are [[catologism]] and heterodoxy.

The [[Flemish Catological Church]] has been in communion with its Batavian counterpart since the First United Concilium in 2009. Central to its doctrine that sins are praiseworthy, as they allows sinners to buy indulgences from the Church. Since the murder of the church founder, the Prophet and Successor of Cato Hieronymus Erasmus, the Church has been lead by Pope Erwin I. Presumably because both the church's founder as well as its pope are former Flemish presidents, their colleague Gert Geens once called 'the official state joke'.

Secondly and perhaps more seriously, there is the [[Flemish Heterodox Church]], which holds a 'soft polytheistic' creed and describes its doctrine as 'fundamentalist syncretism', in that sence that its faithfull are obliged to simultanously adhere to another religion - any religion, as long as it isn't catologism. The church is headed by Patriarch Petrvs I, who also heads the KGF, a minor political party which, amongst other things, proposes making heterodoxy the country's official religion.

===International relations===

As of August 25, 2010, the Republic of Flanders maintains diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of [[Batavia]], the Empire of Alexandrians, the Republic of [[Antica]], the High Realm of [[Stormark]], the Royal Kingdom of [[Gotzborg]], le Saint-Empire Avarois and the Kingdom of [[Babkha]].

The Republic of Flanders is currently not a member of any inter- or supramicronational organisations. In the past, Flanders was a member of the [[Low Lands Confederation]] (confederation between Flanders, Mayo and Charlotta), the Universities Association (with Mayo) and the Dutch Treaty Organisation (with Batavia and the Republic of the Netherlands).

===Links===

*[http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl Official website] (''Dutch'')
*[http://vrvlaanderen.wordpress.com/english Foreign Office] (''English'')
*[http://vlaanderen.micronatie.nl/forum/index.php Official boards] (''Dutch'')

[[Category: Dutch Nations on Micras]]
[[category:Dutch sector]]
[[Category:Nations]]

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'''Dragonsland''' or '''Drakenland''' is a micronation in the Dutch sector, founded in 2010.