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Anthelia

2010-09-23T02:40:35Z

Gotzborg:

{{Nation
|country = Republic of Anthelia
|image_flag = AntheliaFlag.png
|language = English
|capital = Helion
|largecity = Sprodj, Nantucket, Regulus, Draconia, Alosta
|website = [http://www.anthelia.net Anthelian Website]
|forum = [http://www.anthelia.net/forum Anthelian Forum]
|population = 7
|active = 0 (Nation Inactive, annexed to [[Gotzborg]])
|date_founded = 27 July 2004
|government = Presidential Republic
|leader = President John Darcy
|currency = unknown
|animal = unknown
|fruit = unknown
|drink = unknown
|image_map = AntheliaMap.png
|maps = 6.7.3 - 8.0.2c
}}

The Republic of Anthelia, known in short as Anthelia, was a democratic micronation founded in July 2004. Anthelia was an Anglophone Sector micronation, and member of the Micronational Cartography Society and the [[Novasolum Treaty]].

==History==

====Foundation====
Anthelia was founded on 27 July 2004 by John Darcy, an Australian micronationalist with past involvement in the hobby but no other known micronational citizenships. The Republic - it has always been called a "republic" - was established with democratic and pluralistic objectives but with low membership and activity there were two consequences: Firstly, Darcy held de facto autonomous power as "Administrator" and secondly, inactivity saw the fledgling micronation virtually shut down from September 2004 to April 2005.

====Revival====

The Republic was awoken on 11 April 2005 by a message of inspiration and intent posted by prominent citizen Koen Nevens. Nevens' energy pushed Anthelia to the attention of other Anglophone micronationsthrough the Micronations.net forums, and this in turn attracted several possible citizens as well as interested foreign observers. Anthelia's profile was also significantly raised at this time through a dispute over its Micronational Cartography Society map presence. This dispute was resolved amicably in duecourse.

====Nevens' Constitutional Reform====

The revival sparked by the Nevens Communique of 11 April was indeed - energetic and rapid. By the end of April a draft Constitution was readyfor referendum and the groundwork had been laid for immediate Executive Council elections. Duly, the Constitution was enacted and came into force on 4 May 2005, and John Darcy and Koen Nevens were elected unopposed as the inaugural Executive Council, taking office on 13 May.

The Constitution of the Republic provided for an elected Executive Council to run the nation in everyday matters. The Executive Council could appoint Ministers to assist in this, and Ministers could propose new or amended laws for the control and benefit of national affairs. Through direct democracy, all citizens of the Republic had the right to debate proposed laws and all citizens participated in the vote to approve a law. The Constitution also provided detailed protection of individual and general rights, and a number of superior provisions regarding citizenship and other matters to which all normal laws had to conform.

Justice was administered through courts presided over by judges who were appointed as the need arises. The President of the Republic was a largely symbolic position, as the President was one of the Executive Councillors and had very few and limited exclusive powers and duties of his own. John Darcy was to remain Anthelian President until the nation's death.

====Move to the GSO and Death====

Anthelia was one of many Novasolan nations to move to the Geographical Standards Mapping Organisation. By the end of 2006, Anthelia was suffering was significant lack of activity, with its active population standing at two persons (Koen Nevens and Darius Banting). As a result of its close relationship with the [[Gotzborg| Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg]], effective February 2007, the Republic became an integral part of the Royal Kingdom, where it remains to the present day.

==Intermicronational Relations==

Anthelia began as a micronation in isolation, although the wider micronational community was known to the founder. The months after the revival saw seen Anthelia interact more widely with other English-language micronations (the "Anglophone Sector"). The Micronational Cartography Society more than any other person or body provided the main impetus for this interaction. By virtue of its place on the MCS map, Anthelia chose primarily to seek discourse and interaction with its neighbours on the continent of [[Tapfer|Novasolum]], [[Gotzborg]], [[Natopia]], [[Alexandria]], [[Rio Grande]] and Lavalon. This is not to say that other micronations were ignored, but the main focus of diplomacy has been on these few and in particular Gotzborg and Natopia.

It was this regional focus which led to the [[Novasolum Treaty]]. A conference was held in May and June of 2005 for micronations which shared the same continent as Anthelia on the MCS map. The aim of this conference at its outset was to seek a mutual treaty for "the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice" there was no intent to create a formal association of micronations and no multilateral policies (such as economic policy) were to be imposed.

During the course of this conference, a related (but separate) project was begun by President Darcy to enhance the geographic details of the micronations involved, and it was from this project that the continent's name "Novasolum" was agreed. In course, the treaty (which was ratified by four of the parties by 8 July 2005) was named the Novasolum Treaty. In August 2005, the Republic was a party to the Treaty of BBC, which is a treaty with the micronation founded on BBC TV in the United Kingdom by King Danny Wallace of [[Lovely]].

By the time of Anthelia's move to the GSO, it had developed a reputation of isolationism and in the words of some, 'haughtiness'. This view was probably not well deserved but Anthelia's disposition as a serious political simulation rather than community endeavour led to increased tensions with Natopia, even after the Novasolum Treaty.
Anthelia's stagnation during its days on the GSO can partially therefore be attributed to its increased distance on the map of Giess from its former Novasolan friends and allies, with whom it had a firm political and economic bond.

[[Category:Dead Nations]]

Gotzborg

2010-09-23T02:37:11Z

Gotzborg:

{{Info box gotzborg}}
The '''Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg''' is an Anglophone Internet micronation that was brought online by its founder, August Charles II in 2004. It quickly rose to prominence throughout the simulationist community, known particularly for its fair-handed diplomacy and extensive system of honours and heraldry. After a three-year long hiatus that began in April 2007, the micronation returned to activity in 2010.

== History ==
The Kingdom of Gotzborg was proclaimed in 1670 of a union between the Archduchy of Reichlau, the Grand Duchies of Kerinberg, Salm, Markham, Alhemia, Lonenberg and the Duchy of Montin. The Archduke, as the senior noble of the Union of Seven Nations was proclaimed King of Gotzborg in Dundam. In commemoration of the new Kingdom, the capital of the Archduchy was changed from Dundam to Reichstadt.

The union of the seven nations arose from the predations and incursions by the larger nations surrounding them. In the 100 years prior to 1670, the seven nations had suffered through over thirty-two different conflicts. Tired of being a battleground, the leaders of the seven nations met in Dundam in 1657 to form what became known as the Union of Seven Nations. While the efforts were admirable, the pride and conflicting agendas of each of the Duchies limited the union to a trade cooperative instead of a unified military and diplomatic effort.

In 1664, the Seven Nations became once again the battleground in a war between 3 of their surrounding nations. In the ensuing 30 years of war, battles raged back and forth, with the larger nations provisioning their armies with resources and manpower against the wishes of the Duchies. The ongoing depletion of the resources of the duchies began to provide for dissent within the nobility and population. Grand Dukes and other nobles allied themselves at one point or another with the larger nations and in turn were deposed, replaced or switched allegiances numerous times, some doing so to try and establish a higher status level within the seven nations, others still to try and force the great powers out, and others still only for a desire to conquer and gain a little more land.

By 1700 the ongoing wars which had plagued the seven nations slowly died out. It was with a welcome sigh that peace slowly regained its foothold and nobles and citizens alike solidified the desire to not again be the playground of the great powers. The Heads of State of the Union met again in Dundam in 1703 where it was decided that the seven nations would not again be the chessboard on which the great powers played. The result was the Dundam Agreement which outlined a unified military and domestic agenda. War and its deprivations is soon forgotten with any lasting peace and like the original union, personal agendas and power plays once again began to crack the union from the inside as well as drawing the interests and intentions of the great powers again. It looked like the events of the late 1600's were coming again.

War began in earnest between the four great nations and again the lands of the seven nations became their focal point. Alhemia and Montin soon degraded into complete revolt and disarray, the causes lost to history but most likely due to subversion and general discontent with the inability of the Dukes to keep them from war. Grand Duke Lucas IV of Salm was the first of the seven to begin actively fighting against the agression of the great nations. The Grand Ducal Army won small engagements but this lasted only until the attention of the great nations began to focus upon Salm, defeat soon became the word of the day. As the Salmese army collapsed, Lonenberg and Markham joined their besieged bretheren and quickly the tides were turned again. This however only served to attract the attention of the other great powers who didn't want to see their playground overrrun by upstart little nations. Lucas sent a request to Archduke Charles to honor the Dundam Agreement and fight together. Charles committed Reichlau and was soon followed by Kerinberg. The first order of business was putting down the rebellion in Alhemia and Montin. While both revolting nations were not able to provide a coherent field army their regiments joined with the Reichlau Army to fight the great powers.

By 1706 the Seven Nations were all fielding a seasoned field force against the great powers but were slowly suffering from the attrition and slow girnding down that they could not afford. It was in the fields outside of the City of Juin in Markham that the Union Army of the Seven Nations was finally brought together and faced the Grand Imperial Army. Both armies suffered horrendous losses, but the Union Army of the Seven was successful in finally driving the Grand Army off on day 3. June 15th, 1705 was a day bathed in blood and won by the courage and perseverance of men who all realized that something common had been formed beyondt he borders of their small nations. A nation of power and strength existed above all else.

While the battle was won, the war spent another year dying out as the great powers realized they had lost their chessboard. The old balance had changed, and it was not in their favour. July 24th, 1706 at Lonenberg Palace in the Grand Duchy of Lonenberg, Archduke Charles of Reichlau was crowned King Charles I of Gotzborg.

The Seven Nations (The Original Seven)

Archduchy of Reichlau Grand Duchy of Kerinberg Grand Duchy of Salm Grand Duchy of Alhemia Grand Duchy of Markham Grand Duchy of Lonenberg Duchy of Montin

Whilst the seven nations retained certain controls and autonomy, time lessened the control and today, Gotzborg is a modern democratic nation ruled by a strong monarchy with a long history and tradition of leadership and direction through the good times and bad.

Of the original seven nations which first composed the Kingdom, over time, through wars, revolts other lands have come into the Kingdom as listed below:

Archduchy of Aremberg Grand Duchy of Lucerne Duchy of Altamore Duchy of Abrantes

And finally, the following peerages have been created and added over the years:

Archduchy of Courland Duchy of Montefeltro Duchy of Stathearn

The History

As with most micronations, Gotzborg was borne of imagination. The Kingdom first developed into its initial form on paper in 1989 between the King, his brother and two close friends. As the participants grew, so to did the Kingdom, its history, its conflicts, its successes and its failures. The most tangible success of the Kingdom was the fact that it had developed between 1989 and 1995 with a good amount of history and interaction behind it. This helped really gel the entire effort into something that was more than just a paper nation or game. Between the King and those friends who had participated in it over the years, a stronger bond of friendship had developed, a common history and a shared identity. It was this realization that had made everyone so close and caused the King to better appreciate the importance of those relationships which bring us together to help each other, support each other and direct each other towards creativity and community.

In 1996 with the King having finished High School and attending University, it became most difficult to continue. While the friends remained, the focus changed. Ladies, alcohol and all the other important parts of 'higher education' precluded any ability to continue.

Having made such an impression on him though, the King often thought about how rewarding and exciting it was to share the creation of community and nation with others who in their own way would bring ideas, feelings and emotions to help continue Gotzborg. Alas however, while the King made many attempts to look for ways to get things up and running, the moment never seemed to be opportune and the avenues to proceed to do such a thing were few if any.

It was not until the quaint hobby known as 'micronationalism' became known to the King, who had stumbled upon it whilst scowering the internet. Micronationalism seemed to be the perfect avenue, albeit backwater in its very nature. The King has participated in other micronations since early 2003 and it was not until the early part of 2004 that transcribing everything necessary from the old paper copies to the internet began in earnest.

It was not until late March, 2004 that the bulk of the main work on the webpage had been completed. The Kingdom has already begun to initiate relationships with other micronational entities and recognizes the vital struggle which all micronations go through, the attraction of new people.

Gotzborg celebrated its first anniversary online in March of 2005.

On 31 May 2005, disaster struck the micronation due to the hacker attack on the Ezboard network system, leaving all of Gotzborg's national forums erased. Despite the best efforts of [Ezboard Inc. http://www.ezboard.com] personnel to restore all lost information to the affected servers, Gotzborg was one of several micronations to not have its historical records recorded. The attack caused the lost of all historical information on the forums for the first fifteen months of Gotzborg's online period.

==Government and politics==
Independence: Joined to form the Kingdom on 24 July 1706.

National Holiday: Unity Day - 24 July

Constitution: 16 March 2004 - Known as the Reichlau Constitution

Suffrage: Universal

Political parties and leaders: none

Political pressure groups and leaders: none

===Executive Branch===
Head of State: His Royal Majesty, King [[August Charles II]] (since 14 August 1989); no Heir Apparent

Head of Government: Royal Chancellor His Grace [[Liam Sinclair| Liam, Duke of Montin]]

Elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; the monarch chooses the [[Royal Chancellor]]

Cabinet: Cabinet or Royal Ministers appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the [[Royal Chancellor]]

===Legislative Branch===
Unicameral Chamber of Deputies (5 seats; elected by popular vote under a system of direct representation; members serve six-month terms (currently operating with all citizens as members))

Elections: not held to-date

Election results: n/a

===Judicial Branch===
[[High Court of the Realm]] (one Lord Justice of the Crown, one Lord Justice of the People. Crown Justice appointed by the King, People Justice elected by the Chamber for a one-year term)

==Foreign Relations==
Intermicronational organization participation: [[Raspur Conference]] on Intermicronational Cooperation (RAMIC), [[Scheheradze Convention]] on Micronational War, [[Aremberg-Velsen Conference]], [[Micro Exchange 2]] (MX2)

===Intermicronational Disputes===
Aug 2005: Tensions between the Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg and the Republic of Anthelia with respect to the issue of cross-border currency exchange between those two micronations heated up this month due to brazing comments by Anthelia's Central Bank director Mr. Mark Marks. Gotzborg's inaction to appease Anthelian demands in this dispute led the Republic to abandon its currency exchange policy in favour of using [[PHP MicroXchange]] to facilitate intermicronational trade in September 2005.

==Administrative Divisions==
{{Gotzborg peerages Nav}}

==Armed Forces==

===Royal Army===

===Royal Navy===

==Geography and Climate==

==Science & Technology==

==Economy==

===Companies of Gotzborg===

==Currency==
Name: Gotzborg Thaler (GTh)

Currency Conversion: 1 GTh = .75 USD

===MicroXchange Currency Conversions===
The Gotzborg Home Office currently enforces a policy of allowing currency exchange between Gotzborg and only those micronations whose [MicroXchange http://www.aerlig.net/bank]currency rates fall within .7000 to 1.3999 of the Gotzborg Thaler. As of 16 October 2005, the following micronations are engaged, or are qualified to engage, in trade with the Royal Kingdom:

'''Engaged in Trade'''

[[Sovereign Imperial Republic of Natopia]]

[[Independent Region of Mayo]]

[[Libertad]]

'''Qualified to Engage'''

[[The Aralanic Empire of Aryez]]

[[het Rijk]]

==Culture==

==Symbols==

==See also==
* [[Pendronia| Kingdom of Pendronia]]
* [[Anthelia| Republic of Anthelia]]

==Notes==

==References==

==External links==
* [http://www.gotzborg.com/ Website]
* [http://www.gotzborg.com/forum/index.php Forums]
* [http://gotzborg.com/records/ Public Records Office]

{{Government Nav Gotzborg}}

[[Category:Nations]]
[[Category:Gotzborg]]
[[category: Micras Sector]]
[[category: Anglophone Sector]]

Gotzborg

2010-09-23T02:32:40Z

Gotzborg:

{{Info box gotzborg}}
The '''Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg''' is an Anglophone Internet micronation that was brought online by its founder, August Charles II in 2004. It quickly rose to prominence throughout the simulationist community, known particularly for its fair-handed diplomacy and extensive system of honours and heraldry. After a three-year long hiatus that began in April 2007, the micronation returned to activity in 2010.

== History ==
The Kingdom of Gotzborg was proclaimed in 1670 of a union between the Archduchy of Reichlau, the Grand Duchies of Kerinberg, Salm, Markham, Alhemia, Lonenberg and the Duchy of Montin. The Archduke, as the senior noble of the Union of Seven Nations was proclaimed King of Gotzborg in Dundam. In commemoration of the new Kingdom, the capital of the Archduchy was changed from Dundam to Reichstadt.

The union of the seven nations arose from the predations and incursions by the larger nations surrounding them. In the 100 years prior to 1670, the seven nations had suffered through over thirty-two different conflicts. Tired of being a battleground, the leaders of the seven nations met in Dundam in 1657 to form what became known as the Union of Seven Nations. While the efforts were admirable, the pride and conflicting agendas of each of the Duchies limited the union to a trade cooperative instead of a unified military and diplomatic effort.

In 1664, the Seven Nations became once again the battleground in a war between 3 of their surrounding nations. In the ensuing 30 years of war, battles raged back and forth, with the larger nations provisioning their armies with resources and manpower against the wishes of the Duchies. The ongoing depletion of the resources of the duchies began to provide for dissent within the nobility and population. Grand Dukes and other nobles allied themselves at one point or another with the larger nations and in turn were deposed, replaced or switched allegiances numerous times, some doing so to try and establish a higher status level within the seven nations, others still to try and force the great powers out, and others still only for a desire to conquer and gain a little more land.

By 1700 the ongoing wars which had plagued the seven nations slowly died out. It was with a welcome sigh that peace slowly regained its foothold and nobles and citizens alike solidified the desire to not again be the playground of the great powers. The Heads of State of the Union met again in Dundam in 1703 where it was decided that the seven nations would not again be the chessboard on which the great powers played. The result was the Dundam Agreement which outlined a unified military and domestic agenda. War and its deprivations is soon forgotten with any lasting peace and like the original union, personal agendas and power plays once again began to crack the union from the inside as well as drawing the interests and intentions of the great powers again. It looked like the events of the late 1600's were coming again.

War began in earnest between the four great nations and again the lands of the seven nations became their focal point. Alhemia and Montin soon degraded into complete revolt and disarray, the causes lost to history but most likely due to subversion and general discontent with the inability of the Dukes to keep them from war. Grand Duke Lucas IV of Salm was the first of the seven to begin actively fighting against the agression of the great nations. The Grand Ducal Army won small engagements but this lasted only until the attention of the great nations began to focus upon Salm, defeat soon became the word of the day. As the Salmese army collapsed, Lonenberg and Markham joined their besieged bretheren and quickly the tides were turned again. This however only served to attract the attention of the other great powers who didn't want to see their playground overrrun by upstart little nations. Lucas sent a request to Archduke Charles to honor the Dundam Agreement and fight together. Charles committed Reichlau and was soon followed by Kerinberg. The first order of business was putting down the rebellion in Alhemia and Montin. While both revolting nations were not able to provide a coherent field army their regiments joined with the Reichlau Army to fight the great powers.

By 1706 the Seven Nations were all fielding a seasoned field force against the great powers but were slowly suffering from the attrition and slow girnding down that they could not afford. It was in the fields outside of the City of Juin in Markham that the Union Army of the Seven Nations was finally brought together and faced the Grand Imperial Army. Both armies suffered horrendous losses, but the Union Army of the Seven was successful in finally driving the Grand Army off on day 3. June 15th, 1705 was a day bathed in blood and won by the courage and perseverance of men who all realized that something common had been formed beyondt he borders of their small nations. A nation of power and strength existed above all else.

While the battle was won, the war spent another year dying out as the great powers realized they had lost their chessboard. The old balance had changed, and it was not in their favour. July 24th, 1706 at Lonenberg Palace in the Grand Duchy of Lonenberg, Archduke Charles of Reichlau was crowned King Charles I of Gotzborg.

The Seven Nations (The Original Seven)

Archduchy of Reichlau Grand Duchy of Kerinberg Grand Duchy of Salm Grand Duchy of Alhemia Grand Duchy of Markham Grand Duchy of Lonenberg Duchy of Montin

Whilst the seven nations retained certain controls and autonomy, time lessened the control and today, Gotzborg is a modern democratic nation ruled by a strong monarchy with a long history and tradition of leadership and direction through the good times and bad.

Of the original seven nations which first composed the Kingdom, over time, through wars, revolts other lands have come into the Kingdom as listed below:

Archduchy of Aremberg Grand Duchy of Lucerne Duchy of Altamore Duchy of Abrantes

And finally, the following peerages have been created and added over the years:

Archduchy of Courland Duchy of Montefeltro Duchy of Stathearn

The History

As with most micronations, Gotzborg was borne of imagination. The Kingdom first developed into its initial form on paper in 1989 between the King, his brother and two close friends. As the participants grew, so to did the Kingdom, its history, its conflicts, its successes and its failures. The most tangible success of the Kingdom was the fact that it had developed between 1989 and 1995 with a good amount of history and interaction behind it. This helped really gel the entire effort into something that was more than just a paper nation or game. Between the King and those friends who had participated in it over the years, a stronger bond of friendship had developed, a common history and a shared identity. It was this realization that had made everyone so close and caused the King to better appreciate the importance of those relationships which bring us together to help each other, support each other and direct each other towards creativity and community.

In 1996 with the King having finished High School and attending University, it became most difficult to continue. While the friends remained, the focus changed. Ladies, alcohol and all the other important parts of 'higher education' precluded any ability to continue.

Having made such an impression on him though, the King often thought about how rewarding and exciting it was to share the creation of community and nation with others who in their own way would bring ideas, feelings and emotions to help continue Gotzborg. Alas however, while the King made many attempts to look for ways to get things up and running, the moment never seemed to be opportune and the avenues to proceed to do such a thing were few if any.

It was not until the quaint hobby known as 'micronationalism' became known to the King, who had stumbled upon it whilst scowering the internet. Micronationalism seemed to be the perfect avenue, albeit backwater in its very nature. The King has participated in other micronations since early 2003 and it was not until the early part of 2004 that transcribing everything necessary from the old paper copies to the internet began in earnest.

It was not until late March, 2004 that the bulk of the main work on the webpage had been completed. The Kingdom has already begun to initiate relationships with other micronational entities and recognizes the vital struggle which all micronations go through, the attraction of new people.

Gotzborg celebrated its first anniversary online in March of 2005.

On 31 May 2005, disaster struck the micronation due to the hacker attack on the Ezboard network system, leaving all of Gotzborg's national forums erased. Despite the best efforts of [Ezboard Inc. http://www.ezboard.com] personnel to restore all lost information to the affected servers, Gotzborg was one of several micronations to not have its historical records recorded. The attack caused the lost of all historical information on the forums for the first fifteen months of Gotzborg's online period.

==Government and politics==
Independence: Joined to form the Kingdom on 24 July 1706.

National Holiday: Unity Day - 24 July

Constitution: 16 March 2004 - Known as the Reichlau Constitution

Suffrage: Universal

Political parties and leaders: none

Political pressure groups and leaders: none

===Executive Branch===
Head of State: His Royal Majesty, King [[August Charles II]] (since 14 August 1989); no Heir Apparent

Head of Government: Royal Chancellor His Grace [[Liam Sinclair| Liam, Duke of Montin]]

Elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; the monarch chooses the [[Royal Chancellor]]

Cabinet: Cabinet or Royal Ministers appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the [[Royal Chancellor]]

===Legislative Branch===
Unicameral Chamber of Deputies (5 seats; elected by popular vote under a system of direct representation; members serve six-month terms (currently operating with all citizens as members))

Elections: not held to-date

Election results: n/a

===Judicial Branch===
[[High Court of the Realm]] (one Lord Justice of the Crown, one Lord Justice of the People. Crown Justice appointed by the King, People Justice elected by the Chamber for a one-year term)

==Foreign Relations==
Intermicronational organization participation: [[Raspur Conference]] on Intermicronational Cooperation (RAMIC), [[Scheheradze Convention]] on Micronational War, [[Aremberg-Velsen Conference]], [[Micro Exchange 2]] (MX2)

===Intermicronational Disputes===
Aug 2005: Tensions between the Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg and the Republic of Anthelia with respect to the issue of cross-border currency exchange between those two micronations heated up this month due to brazing comments by Anthelia's Central Bank director Mr. Mark Marks. Gotzborg's inaction to appease Anthelian demands in this dispute led the Republic to abandon its currency exchange policy in favour of using [[PHP MicroXchange]] to facilitate intermicronational trade in September 2005.

==Administrative Divisions==
{{Gotzborg peerages Nav}}

==Geography and Climate==

==Science & Technology==

==Economy==

===Companies of Gotzborg===

==Currency==
Name: Gotzborg Thaler (GTh)

Currency Conversion: 1 GTh = .75 USD

===MicroXchange Currency Conversions===
The Gotzborg Home Office currently enforces a policy of allowing currency exchange between Gotzborg and only those micronations whose [MicroXchange http://www.aerlig.net/bank]currency rates fall within .7000 to 1.3999 of the Gotzborg Thaler. As of 16 October 2005, the following micronations are engaged, or are qualified to engage, in trade with the Royal Kingdom:

'''Engaged in Trade'''

[[Sovereign Imperial Republic of Natopia]]

[[Independent Region of Mayo]]

[[Libertad]]

'''Qualified to Engage'''

[[The Aralanic Empire of Aryez]]

[[het Rijk]]

==Culture==

==Symbols==

==See also==
* [[Pendronia| Kingdom of Pendronia]]
* [[Anthelia| Republic of Anthelia]]

==Notes==

==References==

==External links==
* [http://www.gotzborg.com/ Website]
* [http://www.gotzborg.com/forum/index.php Forums]
* [http://gotzborg.com/records/ Public Records Office]

{{Government Nav Gotzborg}}

[[Category:Nations]]
[[Category:Gotzborg]]
[[category: Micras Sector]]
[[category: Anglophone Sector]]

Gotzborg

2010-09-23T02:27:18Z

Gotzborg:

{{Info box gotzborg}}
The '''Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg''' is an Anglophone Internet micronation that was brought online by its founder, August Charles II in 2004. It quickly rose to prominence throughout the simulationist community, known particularly for its fair-handed diplomacy and extensive system of honours and heraldry. After a three-year long hiatus that began in April 2007, the micronation returned to activity in 2010.

== History ==
The Kingdom of Gotzborg was proclaimed in 1670 of a union between the Archduchy of Reichlau, the Grand Duchies of Kerinberg, Salm, Markham, Alhemia, Lonenberg and the Duchy of Montin. The Archduke, as the senior noble of the Union of Seven Nations was proclaimed King of Gotzborg in Dundam. In commemoration of the new Kingdom, the capital of the Archduchy was changed from Dundam to Reichstadt.

The union of the seven nations arose from the predations and incursions by the larger nations surrounding them. In the 100 years prior to 1670, the seven nations had suffered through over thirty-two different conflicts. Tired of being a battleground, the leaders of the seven nations met in Dundam in 1657 to form what became known as the Union of Seven Nations. While the efforts were admirable, the pride and conflicting agendas of each of the Duchies limited the union to a trade cooperative instead of a unified military and diplomatic effort.

In 1664, the Seven Nations became once again the battleground in a war between 3 of their surrounding nations. In the ensuing 30 years of war, battles raged back and forth, with the larger nations provisioning their armies with resources and manpower against the wishes of the Duchies. The ongoing depletion of the resources of the duchies began to provide for dissent within the nobility and population. Grand Dukes and other nobles allied themselves at one point or another with the larger nations and in turn were deposed, replaced or switched allegiances numerous times, some doing so to try and establish a higher status level within the seven nations, others still to try and force the great powers out, and others still only for a desire to conquer and gain a little more land.

By 1700 the ongoing wars which had plagued the seven nations slowly died out. It was with a welcome sigh that peace slowly regained its foothold and nobles and citizens alike solidified the desire to not again be the playground of the great powers. The Heads of State of the Union met again in Dundam in 1703 where it was decided that the seven nations would not again be the chessboard on which the great powers played. The result was the Dundam Agreement which outlined a unified military and domestic agenda. War and its deprivations is soon forgotten with any lasting peace and like the original union, personal agendas and power plays once again began to crack the union from the inside as well as drawing the interests and intentions of the great powers again. It looked like the events of the late 1600's were coming again.

War began in earnest between the four great nations and again the lands of the seven nations became their focal point. Alhemia and Montin soon degraded into complete revolt and disarray, the causes lost to history but most likely due to subversion and general discontent with the inability of the Dukes to keep them from war. Grand Duke Lucas IV of Salm was the first of the seven to begin actively fighting against the agression of the great nations. The Grand Ducal Army won small engagements but this lasted only until the attention of the great nations began to focus upon Salm, defeat soon became the word of the day. As the Salmese army collapsed, Lonenberg and Markham joined their besieged bretheren and quickly the tides were turned again. This however only served to attract the attention of the other great powers who didn't want to see their playground overrrun by upstart little nations. Lucas sent a request to Archduke Charles to honor the Dundam Agreement and fight together. Charles committed Reichlau and was soon followed by Kerinberg. The first order of business was putting down the rebellion in Alhemia and Montin. While both revolting nations were not able to provide a coherent field army their regiments joined with the Reichlau Army to fight the great powers.

By 1706 the Seven Nations were all fielding a seasoned field force against the great powers but were slowly suffering from the attrition and slow girnding down that they could not afford. It was in the fields outside of the City of Juin in Markham that the Union Army of the Seven Nations was finally brought together and faced the Grand Imperial Army. Both armies suffered horrendous losses, but the Union Army of the Seven was successful in finally driving the Grand Army off on day 3. June 15th, 1705 was a day bathed in blood and won by the courage and perseverance of men who all realized that something common had been formed beyondt he borders of their small nations. A nation of power and strength existed above all else.

While the battle was won, the war spent another year dying out as the great powers realized they had lost their chessboard. The old balance had changed, and it was not in their favour. July 24th, 1706 at Lonenberg Palace in the Grand Duchy of Lonenberg, Archduke Charles of Reichlau was crowned King Charles I of Gotzborg.

The Seven Nations (The Original Seven)

Archduchy of Reichlau Grand Duchy of Kerinberg Grand Duchy of Salm Grand Duchy of Alhemia Grand Duchy of Markham Grand Duchy of Lonenberg Duchy of Montin

Whilst the seven nations retained certain controls and autonomy, time lessened the control and today, Gotzborg is a modern democratic nation ruled by a strong monarchy with a long history and tradition of leadership and direction through the good times and bad.

Of the original seven nations which first composed the Kingdom, over time, through wars, revolts other lands have come into the Kingdom as listed below:

Archduchy of Aremberg Grand Duchy of Lucerne Duchy of Altamore Duchy of Abrantes

And finally, the following peerages have been created and added over the years:

Archduchy of Courland Duchy of Montefeltro Duchy of Stathearn

The History

As with most micronations, Gotzborg was borne of imagination. The Kingdom first developed into its initial form on paper in 1989 between the King, his brother and two close friends. As the participants grew, so to did the Kingdom, its history, its conflicts, its successes and its failures. The most tangible success of the Kingdom was the fact that it had developed between 1989 and 1995 with a good amount of history and interaction behind it. This helped really gel the entire effort into something that was more than just a paper nation or game. Between the King and those friends who had participated in it over the years, a stronger bond of friendship had developed, a common history and a shared identity. It was this realization that had made everyone so close and caused the King to better appreciate the importance of those relationships which bring us together to help each other, support each other and direct each other towards creativity and community.

In 1996 with the King having finished High School and attending University, it became most difficult to continue. While the friends remained, the focus changed. Ladies, alcohol and all the other important parts of 'higher education' precluded any ability to continue.

Having made such an impression on him though, the King often thought about how rewarding and exciting it was to share the creation of community and nation with others who in their own way would bring ideas, feelings and emotions to help continue Gotzborg. Alas however, while the King made many attempts to look for ways to get things up and running, the moment never seemed to be opportune and the avenues to proceed to do such a thing were few if any.

It was not until the quaint hobby known as 'micronationalism' became known to the King, who had stumbled upon it whilst scowering the internet. Micronationalism seemed to be the perfect avenue, albeit backwater in its very nature. The King has participated in other micronations since early 2003 and it was not until the early part of 2004 that transcribing everything necessary from the old paper copies to the internet began in earnest.

It was not until late March, 2004 that the bulk of the main work on the webpage had been completed. The Kingdom has already begun to initiate relationships with other micronational entities and recognizes the vital struggle which all micronations go through, the attraction of new people.

Gotzborg celebrated its first anniversary online in March of 2005.

On 31 May 2005, disaster struck the micronation due to the hacker attack on the Ezboard network system, leaving all of Gotzborg's national forums erased. Despite the best efforts of [Ezboard Inc. http://www.ezboard.com] personnel to restore all lost information to the affected servers, Gotzborg was one of several micronations to not have its historical records recorded. The attack caused the lost of all historical information on the forums for the first fifteen months of Gotzborg's online period.

==Government and politics==
Independence: Joined to form the Kingdom on 24 July 1706.

National Holiday: Unity Day - 24 July

Constitution: 16 March 2004 - Known as the Reichlau Constitution

Suffrage: Universal

===Executive Branch===

Head of State: His Royal Majesty, King [[August Charles II]] (since 14 August 1989); no Heir Apparent

Head of Government: Royal Chancellor His Grace [[Liam Sinclair| Liam, Duke of Montin]]

Elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; the monarch chooses the [[Royal Chancellor]]

Cabinet: Cabinet or Royal Ministers appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the [[Royal Chancellor]]

===Legislative Branch===

Unicameral Chamber of Deputies (5 seats; elected by popular vote under a system of direct representation; members serve six-month terms (currently operating with all citizens as members))

Elections: not held to-date

Election results: n/a

Judicial branch: [[High Court of the Realm]] (one Lord Justice of the Crown, one Lord Justice of the People. Crown Justice appointed by the King, People Justice elected by the Chamber for a one-year term)

Political parties and leaders: none

Political pressure groups and leaders: none

Intermicronational organization participation: [[Raspur Conference]] on Intermicronational Cooperation (RAMIC), [[Scheheradze Convention]] on Micronational War, [[Aremberg-Velsen Conference]], [[Micro Exchange 2]] (MX2)

==Administrative Divisions==
{{Gotzborg peerages Nav}}

==Geography and Climate==

==Science & Technology==

==Economy==

===Companies of Gotzborg===

==Currency==

Name: Gotzborg Thaler (GTh)

Currency Conversion: 1 GTh = .75 USD

===MicroXchange Currency Conversions===

The Gotzborg Home Office currently enforces a policy of allowing currency exchange between Gotzborg and only those micronations whose [MicroXchange http://www.aerlig.net/bank]currency rates fall within .7000 to 1.3999 of the Gotzborg Thaler. As of 16 October 2005, the following micronations are engaged, or are qualified to engage, in trade with the Royal Kingdom:

'''Engaged in Trade'''

[[Sovereign Imperial Republic of Natopia]]

[[Independent Region of Mayo]]

[[Libertad]]

'''Qualifed to Engage'''

[[The Aralanic Empire of Aryez]]

[[het Rijk]]

==Intermicronational Disputes==

Aug 2005: Tensions between the Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg and the Republic of Anthelia with respect to the issue of cross-border currency exchange between those two micronations heated up this month due to brazing comments by Anthelia's Central Bank director Mr. Mark Marks. Gotzborg's inaction to appease Anthelian demands in this dispute led the Republic to abandon its currency exchange policy in favour of using [[PHP MicroXchange]] to facilitate intermicronational trade in September 2005.

==Culture==

==Symbols==

==See also==
* [[Pendronia| Kingdom of Pendronia]]
* [[Anthelia| Republic of Anthelia]]

==Notes==
==References==

==External links==
* [http://www.gotzborg.com/ Website]
* [http://www.gotzborg.com/forum/index.php Forums]
* [http://gotzborg.com/records/ Public Records Office]

{{Government Nav Gotzborg}}

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[[category: Micras Sector]]
[[category: Anglophone Sector]]

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Gotzborg:

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| align=center style="width:50%; border:0; vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:GtrS.png|85px|Greater Coat of Arms of Gotzborg|frameless]] [[Coat of Arms of Gotzborg|Coat of Arms]]
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|-
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|-class="mergedtoprow"
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|-class="mergedrow"
|colspan=2 align=center | Location of '''Gotzborg'''
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''[http://www.gotzborg.com/images/maps/2010gotzanthmap.png Current Map]''' ||align=left |
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''[http://micras.org/Archive/view_maps.php MCS Map]''' ||align=left | 8.0.2c (2005)
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Capital''' ||align=left | [[Lonenberg City]]
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Official language(s)''' ||align=left | English
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|align=left |'''Demonym''' ||align=left | Gotzborger, Gotzer
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Government''' ||align=left | [[Constitutional Monarchy]]

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|align=left | - '''Head-of-State''' ||align=left | [[August Charles II]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''Head-of-Government''' ||align=left | [[Royal Chancellor]][[Liam Sinclair| Liam, Duke of Montin]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''Legislature''' ||align=left | [[Chamber of Deputies]]
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Establishment''' ||align=left |
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''Unification''' ||align=left | 24th July 1706
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''Constitution''' ||align=left | 16th March 2004 (Reichlau Constitution)
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Currency''' ||align=left | Gotzborg Thaler(GTh)
|-
|align=left |'''Abbreviation''' ||align=left | GTZ
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''National website''' ||align=left | http://www.gotzborg.com
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National forum''' ||align=left | http://www.gotzborg.com/forum/index.php
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''National Bird''' ||align=left | '''Imperial Eagle''' (Aquila heliaca)
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Flower''' ||align=left | '''Dancing Lady Orchid''' (Oncidium spendicum)
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Mammal''' ||align=left | '''Gotzborg Stag Deer''' (Cervus elaphus gotzus)
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Tree''' ||align=left | '''Horse Chestnut''' (Aesculus hippocastanum)
|}
<noinclude>[[Category:Gotzborg Templates]]</noinclude>

Gotzborg

2010-09-23T02:18:39Z

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{{Info box gotzborg}}
The '''Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg''' is an Anglophone Internet micronation that was brought online by its founder, August Charles II in 2004. It quickly rose to prominence throughout the simulationist community, known particularly for its fair-handed diplomacy and extensive system of honours and heraldry. After a three-year long hiatus that began in April 2007, the micronation returned to activity in 2010.

== History ==
The Kingdom of Gotzborg was proclaimed in 1670 of a union between the Archduchy of Reichlau, the Grand Duchies of Kerinberg, Salm, Markham, Alhemia, Lonenberg and the Duchy of Montin. The Archduke, as the senior noble of the Union of Seven Nations was proclaimed King of Gotzborg in Dundam. In commemoration of the new Kingdom, the capital of the Archduchy was changed from Dundam to Reichstadt.

The union of the seven nations arose from the predations and incursions by the larger nations surrounding them. In the 100 years prior to 1670, the seven nations had suffered through over thirty-two different conflicts. Tired of being a battleground, the leaders of the seven nations met in Dundam in 1657 to form what became known as the Union of Seven Nations. While the efforts were admirable, the pride and conflicting agendas of each of the Duchies limited the union to a trade cooperative instead of a unified military and diplomatic effort.

In 1664, the Seven Nations became once again the battleground in a war between 3 of their surrounding nations. In the ensuing 30 years of war, battles raged back and forth, with the larger nations provisioning their armies with resources and manpower against the wishes of the Duchies. The ongoing depletion of the resources of the duchies began to provide for dissent within the nobility and population. Grand Dukes and other nobles allied themselves at one point or another with the larger nations and in turn were deposed, replaced or switched allegiances numerous times, some doing so to try and establish a higher status level within the seven nations, others still to try and force the great powers out, and others still only for a desire to conquer and gain a little more land.

By 1700 the ongoing wars which had plagued the seven nations slowly died out. It was with a welcome sigh that peace slowly regained its foothold and nobles and citizens alike solidified the desire to not again be the playground of the great powers. The Heads of State of the Union met again in Dundam in 1703 where it was decided that the seven nations would not again be the chessboard on which the great powers played. The result was the Dundam Agreement which outlined a unified military and domestic agenda. War and its deprivations is soon forgotten with any lasting peace and like the original union, personal agendas and power plays once again began to crack the union from the inside as well as drawing the interests and intentions of the great powers again. It looked like the events of the late 1600's were coming again.

War began in earnest between the four great nations and again the lands of the seven nations became their focal point. Alhemia and Montin soon degraded into complete revolt and disarray, the causes lost to history but most likely due to subversion and general discontent with the inability of the Dukes to keep them from war. Grand Duke Lucas IV of Salm was the first of the seven to begin actively fighting against the agression of the great nations. The Grand Ducal Army won small engagements but this lasted only until the attention of the great nations began to focus upon Salm, defeat soon became the word of the day. As the Salmese army collapsed, Lonenberg and Markham joined their besieged bretheren and quickly the tides were turned again. This however only served to attract the attention of the other great powers who didn't want to see their playground overrrun by upstart little nations. Lucas sent a request to Archduke Charles to honor the Dundam Agreement and fight together. Charles committed Reichlau and was soon followed by Kerinberg. The first order of business was putting down the rebellion in Alhemia and Montin. While both revolting nations were not able to provide a coherent field army their regiments joined with the Reichlau Army to fight the great powers.

By 1706 the Seven Nations were all fielding a seasoned field force against the great powers but were slowly suffering from the attrition and slow girnding down that they could not afford. It was in the fields outside of the City of Juin in Markham that the Union Army of the Seven Nations was finally brought together and faced the Grand Imperial Army. Both armies suffered horrendous losses, but the Union Army of the Seven was successful in finally driving the Grand Army off on day 3. June 15th, 1705 was a day bathed in blood and won by the courage and perseverance of men who all realized that something common had been formed beyondt he borders of their small nations. A nation of power and strength existed above all else.

While the battle was won, the war spent another year dying out as the great powers realized they had lost their chessboard. The old balance had changed, and it was not in their favour. July 24th, 1706 at Lonenberg Palace in the Grand Duchy of Lonenberg, Archduke Charles of Reichlau was crowned King Charles I of Gotzborg.

The Seven Nations (The Original Seven)

Archduchy of Reichlau Grand Duchy of Kerinberg Grand Duchy of Salm Grand Duchy of Alhemia Grand Duchy of Markham Grand Duchy of Lonenberg Duchy of Montin

Whilst the seven nations retained certain controls and autonomy, time lessened the control and today, Gotzborg is a modern democratic nation ruled by a strong monarchy with a long history and tradition of leadership and direction through the good times and bad.

Of the original seven nations which first composed the Kingdom, over time, through wars, revolts other lands have come into the Kingdom as listed below:

Archduchy of Aremberg Grand Duchy of Lucerne Duchy of Altamore Duchy of Abrantes

And finally, the following peerages have been created and added over the years:

Archduchy of Courland Duchy of Montefeltro Duchy of Stathearn

The History

As with most micronations, Gotzborg was borne of imagination. The Kingdom first developed into its initial form on paper in 1989 between the King, his brother and two close friends. As the participants grew, so to did the Kingdom, its history, its conflicts, its successes and its failures. The most tangible success of the Kingdom was the fact that it had developed between 1989 and 1995 with a good amount of history and interaction behind it. This helped really gel the entire effort into something that was more than just a paper nation or game. Between the King and those friends who had participated in it over the years, a stronger bond of friendship had developed, a common history and a shared identity. It was this realization that had made everyone so close and caused the King to better appreciate the importance of those relationships which bring us together to help each other, support each other and direct each other towards creativity and community.

In 1996 with the King having finished High School and attending University, it became most difficult to continue. While the friends remained, the focus changed. Ladies, alcohol and all the other important parts of 'higher education' precluded any ability to continue.

Having made such an impression on him though, the King often thought about how rewarding and exciting it was to share the creation of community and nation with others who in their own way would bring ideas, feelings and emotions to help continue Gotzborg. Alas however, while the King made many attempts to look for ways to get things up and running, the moment never seemed to be opportune and the avenues to proceed to do such a thing were few if any.

It was not until the quaint hobby known as 'micronationalism' became known to the King, who had stumbled upon it whilst scowering the internet. Micronationalism seemed to be the perfect avenue, albeit backwater in its very nature. The King has participated in other micronations since early 2003 and it was not until the early part of 2004 that transcribing everything necessary from the old paper copies to the internet began in earnest.

It was not until late March, 2004 that the bulk of the main work on the webpage had been completed. The Kingdom has already begun to initiate relationships with other micronational entities and recognizes the vital struggle which all micronations go through, the attraction of new people.

Gotzborg celebrated its first anniversary online in March of 2005.

On 31 May 2005, disaster struck the micronation due to the hacker attack on the Ezboard network system, leaving all of Gotzborg's national forums erased. Despite the best efforts of [Ezboard Inc. http://www.ezboard.com] personnel to restore all lost information to the affected servers, Gotzborg was one of several micronations to not have its historical records recorded. The attack caused the lost of all historical information on the forums for the first fifteen months of Gotzborg's online period.

==Government and politics==
Independence: Joined to form the Kingdom on 24 July 1706.

National Holiday: Unity Day - 24 July

Constitution: 16 March 2004 - Known as the Reichlau Constitution

Suffrage: Universal

===Executive Branch===

Head of State: His Royal Majesty, King [[August Charles II]] (since 14 August 1989); no Heir Apparent

Head of Government: Royal Chancellor His Grace [[Liam Sinclair| Liam, Duke of Montin]]

Elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; the monarch chooses the [[Royal Chancellor]]

Cabinet: Cabinet or Royal Ministers appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the [[Royal Chancellor]]

===Legislative Branch===

Unicameral Chamber of Deputies (5 seats; elected by popular vote under a system of direct representation; members serve six-month terms (currently operating with all citizens as members))

Elections: not held to-date

Election results: n/a

Judicial branch: [[High Court of the Realm]] (one Lord Justice of the Crown, one Lord Justice of the People. Crown Justice appointed by the King, People Justice elected by the Chamber for a one-year term)

Political parties and leaders: none

Political pressure groups and leaders: none

Intermicronational organization participation: [[Raspur Conference]] on Intermicronational Cooperation (RAMIC), [[Scheheradze Convention]] on Micronational War, [[Aremberg-Velsen Conference]], [[Micro Exchange 2]] (MX2)

==Administrative Divisions==
{{Gotzborg peerages Nav}}

==Currency==

Name: Gotzborg Thaler (GTh)

Currency Conversion: 1 GTh = .75 USD

===MicroXchange Currency Conversions===

The Gotzborg Home Office currently enforces a policy of allowing currency exchange between Gotzborg and only those micronations whose [MicroXchange http://www.aerlig.net/bank]currency rates fall within .7000 to 1.3999 of the Gotzborg Thaler. As of 16 October 2005, the following micronations are engaged, or are qualified to engage, in trade with the Royal Kingdom:

'''Engaged in Trade'''

[[Sovereign Imperial Republic of Natopia]]

[[Independent Region of Mayo]]

[[Libertad]]

'''Qualifed to Engage'''

[[The Aralanic Empire of Aryez]]

[[het Rijk]]

==Intermicronational Disputes==

Aug 2005: Tensions between the Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg and the Republic of Anthelia with respect to the issue of cross-border currency exchange between those two micronations heated up this month due to brazing comments by Anthelia's Central Bank director Mr. Mark Marks. Gotzborg's inaction to appease Anthelian demands in this dispute led the Republic to abandon its currency exchange policy in favour of using [[PHP MicroXchange]] to facilitate intermicronational trade in September 2005.

==Culture==

==Symbols==

==See also==
* [[Pendronia| Kingdom of Pendronia]]
* [[Anthelia| Republic of Anthelia]]

==Notes==
==References==

==External links==
* [http://www.gotzborg.com/ Website]
* [http://www.gotzborg.com/forum/index.php Forums]
* [http://gotzborg.com/records/ Public Records Office]

{{Government Nav Gotzborg}}

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[[Category:Gotzborg]]
[[category: Micras Sector]]
[[category: Anglophone Sector]]

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Gotzborg:

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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <big>'''Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg'''</big>
|-class="mergedtoprow"
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{| width=100% style="text-align:center; margin:0 auto; background:none;"
| align=center style="width:50%; border:0; vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:Gotzflag.png|125px|Flag of Gotzborg|frameless]] [[Flag of Gotzborg|Flag]]
| align=center style="width:50%; border:0; vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:GtrS.png|85px|Greater Coat of Arms of Gotzborg|frameless]] [[Coat of Arms of Gotzborg|Coat of Arms]]
|}
|-
|colspan=2 align=center | '''Motto:''' Ex Septem Populus, unus Regnum
|-
|colspan=2 align=center | '''Anthem:''' From The Seven Divided Nations
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|colspan=2 align=center | [[File:Gotzmap shadedoutline sm.png|frameless]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|colspan=2 align=center | Location of '''Gotzborg'''
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''[http://www.gotzborg.com/images/maps/2010gotzanthmap.png Current Map]''' ||align=left |
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''[http://micras.org/Archive/view_maps.php MCS Map]''' ||align=left | 8.0.2c (2005)
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Capital''' ||align=left | [[Lonenberg City]]
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Official language(s)''' ||align=left | English
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Demonym''' ||align=left | Gotzborger, Gotzer
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Government''' ||align=left | [[Constitutional Monarchy]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''Monarch''' ||align=left | [[August Charles II]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''[[Royal Chancellor]]''' ||align=left | [[Liam, Duke of Montin]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''Legislature''' ||align=left | [[Chamber of Deputies]]
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Establishment''' ||align=left |
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''Unification''' ||align=left | 24th July 1706
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''Constitution''' ||align=left | 16th March 2004 (Reichlau Constitution)
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Currency''' ||align=left | Gotzborg Thaler(GTh)
|-
|align=left |'''Abbreviation''' ||align=left | GTZ
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''National website''' ||align=left | http://www.gotzborg.com
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National forum''' ||align=left | http://www.gotzborg.com/forum/index.php
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''National Bird''' ||align=left | '''Imperial Eagle''' (Aquila heliaca)
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Flower''' ||align=left | '''Dancing Lady Orchid''' (Oncidium spendicum)
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Mammal''' ||align=left | '''Gotzborg Stag Deer''' (Cervus elaphus gotzus)
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Tree''' ||align=left | '''Horse Chestnut''' (Aesculus hippocastanum)
|}
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Gotzborg:

Template:Gotzborg Kings Nav

2010-09-21T21:45:18Z

Gotzborg: Created page with '{{Bottom nav |title = Monarchs of Gotzborg |name = Monarchs of Gotzborg |image = 100x100px |group1 = 20th Century |list1 = August Charles II{{·}} [[…'

{{Bottom nav
|title = Monarchs of Gotzborg
|name = Monarchs of Gotzborg
|image = [[File:KingsgtrSM.png|100x100px]]

|group1 = 20th Century
|list1 = [[August Charles II]]{{·}} [[Charles VI(Gotzborg)|Charles VI]]{{·}} [[Frederick August IV]]{{·}} [[Henry Albert III]]{{·}} [[William Albert I]]

|group2 = 19th Century
|list2 = [[August William II]]{{·}} [[August William III]]{{·}} [[Charles IV(Gotzborg)|Charles IV]]{{·}} [[Charles V(Gotzborg|Charles V]]{{·}} [[Frederick II (I)]]{{·}} [[Frederick August III]]{{·}} [[Henry Albert II]]

|group3 = 18th Century
|list3 = [[August Charles I]]{{·}} [[August William I]]{{·}} [[Charles I, Archduke of Reichlau]]{{·}} [[Charles II]]{{·}} [[Charles III]]{{·}} [[Frederick August I]]{{·}} [[Henry Albert I]]
}}

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File:KingsgtrSM.png

2010-09-21T21:42:56Z

Gotzborg:

Template:Gotzborg peerages Nav

2010-09-21T21:12:32Z

Gotzborg:

{{Bottom nav
|title = Peerages of Gotzborg
|name = Peerages of Gotzborg
|image = [[File:noimage|100x100px]]

|group1 = Archduchies
|list1 = [[Archduchy of Aremberg|Aremberg]]{{·}} [[Archduchy of Courland|Courland]]{{·}} [[Archduchy of Pendronia|Pendronia]]{{·}} [[Archduchy of Reichlau|Reichlau]]

|group2 = Grand Duchies
|list2 = [[Alhemia]]{{·}} [[Kerinberg]]{{·}} [[Lonenberg]]{{·}} [[Lucerne]]{{·}} [[Markham]]{{·}} [[Salm]]

|group3 = Duchies
|list3 = [[Abrantes]]{{·}} [[Altamore]]{{·}} [[Montefeltro]]{{·}} [[Montin]]{{·}} [[Stathearn]]

|group4 = Counties
|list4 = [[Antin]]{{·}} [[Avondale]]{{·}} [[Kendal]]{{·}} [[Montbeliard]]{{·}} [[Montrose]]

|group5 = Dominions, Protectorates & Special Administrative Regions
|list5 = [[Kingdom of Jutien|Duchy of Jutien]]{{·}} [[Protectorate of Oros|Oros]]
}}

<noinclude>[[Category:Gotzborg Templates]]</noinclude>

Template:Gotzborg peerages Nav

2010-09-21T21:05:29Z

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{{Bottom nav
|title = Peerages of Gotzborg
|name = Peerages of Gotzborg
|image = [[File:noimage|100x100px]]

|group1 = Archduchies
|list1 = [[Archduchy of Aremberg|Aremberg]]{{·}} [[Archduchy of Courland|Courland]]{{·}} [[Archduchy of Pendronia|Pendronia]]{{·}} [[Archduchy of Reichlau|Reichlau]]

|group2 = Grand Duchies
|list2 = [[City of Adraisia|Adraisia]]

|group3 = Duchies
|list3 = [[Alnebury]]{{·}} [[Amblebridge]]{{·}} [[Syblchase]]{{·}} [[Westden]]{{·}} [[Wifork-on-sea]]

|group4 = Counties
|list4 = [[Buthminster]]

|group5 = Dominions, Protectorates & Special Administrative Regions
|list5 = [[Bethanburgh]]{{·}} [[Midpea]]{{·}} [[Newhaven]]{{·}} [[Whitekirk]]
}}

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Template:Government Nav Gotzborg

2010-09-21T20:55:37Z

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{{Bottom nav
|title = Government and Politics of the Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg
|name = Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg
|image = [[File:GtrS.png|100x200px]]

|group1 = Sovereign
|list1 = [[August Charles II|HRM King August Charles II]]

|group3 = Government Ministries
|list3 = [[Home Office]]{{·}} [[Foreign Office]]{{·}} [[War Office]]{{·}} [[Anthelia Office]]

|group2 = Ministers
|list2 = [[Royal Chancellor of Gotzborg|Royal Chancellor]]{{·}} [[Minister of State, Home Office|Home Minister]]{{·}} [[Minister of State, Foreign Office|Foreign Minister]]{{·}} [[Minister of State, War Office|War Minister]]{{·}} [[Minister of State, Anthelia Office|Anthelia Minister]]

|group4 = Legislature
|list4 = [[Chamber of Deputies]]

|group5 = Foreign Policy
|list5 = [[Foreign relations of Gotzborg|Foreign Relations]]{{·}} [[Diplomatic Missions of the Kingdom of Victoria|Diplomatic Missions]]
}}

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Template:Info box gotzborg

2010-09-21T20:39:30Z

Gotzborg:

{| class="infobox vcard geography" style="width: 315px; border-spacing: 2px; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <big>'''Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg'''</big>
|-class="mergedtoprow"
| colspan="2" |
{| width=100% style="text-align:center; margin:0 auto; background:none;"
| align=center style="width:50%; border:0; vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:Gotzflag.png|125px|Flag of Gotzborg|frameless]] [[Flag of Gotzborg|Flag]]
| align=center style="width:50%; border:0; vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:GtrS.png|85px|Greater Coat of Arms of Gotzborg|frameless]] [[Coat of Arms of Gotzborg|Coat of Arms]]
|}
|-
|colspan=2 align=center | '''Motto:''' Ex Septem Populus, unus Regnum
|-
|colspan=2 align=center | '''Anthem:''' From The Seven Divided Nations
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|colspan=2 align=center | [[File:blank|250px|frameless]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|colspan=2 align=center | Location of '''Gotzborg'''
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''[http://micras.org/Archive/view_maps.php Map versions]''' ||align=left | 8.0.2c
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Capital''' ||align=left | [[Lonenberg City]]
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Official language(s)''' ||align=left | English
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Demonym''' ||align=left | Gotzborger, Gotzer
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Government''' ||align=left | [[Constitutional Monarchy]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''Monarch''' ||align=left | [[August Charles II]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''[[Royal Chancellor]]''' ||align=left | [[Liam, Duke of Montin]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''Legislature''' ||align=left | [[Chamber of Deputies]]
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Establishment''' ||align=left |
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''Unification''' ||align=left | 24th July 1706
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''Constitution''' ||align=left | 16th March 2004 (Reichlau Constitution)
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Currency''' ||align=left | Gotzborg Thaler(GTh)
|-
|align=left |'''Abbreviation''' ||align=left | GTZ
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''National website''' ||align=left | http://www.gotzborg.com
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National forum''' ||align=left | http://www.gotzborg.com/forum/index.php
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''National Bird''' ||align=left | '''Imperial Eagle''' (Aquila heliaca)
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Flower''' ||align=left | '''Dancing Lady Orchid''' (Oncidium spendicum)
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Mammal''' ||align=left | '''Gotzborg Stag Deer''' (Cervus elaphus gotzus)
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Tree''' ||align=left | '''Horse Chestnut''' (Aesculus hippocastanum)
|}
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Template:Info box gotzborg

2010-09-21T18:24:09Z

Gotzborg: Created page with '{| class="infobox vcard geography" style="width: 315px; border-spacing: 2px; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;" |- | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <big>'''Royal Kingdo…'

{| class="infobox vcard geography" style="width: 315px; border-spacing: 2px; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <big>'''Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg'''</big>
|-class="mergedtoprow"
| colspan="2" |
{| width=100% style="text-align:center; margin:0 auto; background:none;"
| align=center style="width:50%; border:0; vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:Gotzflag.png|125px|Flag of Gotzborg|frameless]] [[Flag of Gotzborg|Flag]]
| align=center style="width:50%; border:0; vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:GtrS.png|85px|Greater Coat of Arms of Gotzborg|frameless]] [[Coat of Arms of Gotzborg|Coat of Arms]]
|}
|-
|colspan=2 align=center | '''Motto:''' Ex Septem Populus, unus Regnum
|-
|colspan=2 align=center | '''Anthem:''' From The Seven Divided Nations
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|colspan=2 align=center | [[File:blank|250px|frameless]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|colspan=2 align=center | Location of '''Gotzborg'''
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''[http://micras.org/Archive/view_maps.php Map versions]''' ||align=left | 8.0.2c
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Capital''' ||align=left | [[Lonenberg City]]
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Official language(s)''' ||align=left | English
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Demonym''' ||align=left | Gotzborger, Gotzer
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Government''' ||align=left | [[Constitutional Monarchy]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''Monarch''' ||align=left | [[August Charles II]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''[[Royal Chancellor]]''' ||align=left | [[Liam, Duke of Montin]]
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left | - '''Legislature''' ||align=left | [[Chamber of Deputies]]
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Establishment''' ||align=left |
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''Unification''' ||align=left | 1706
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''Constitution''' ||align=left | 17th April 1891
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''[[]]''' ||align=left | 17th April 1891
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |  -'''[[A)]]''' ||align=left | 18th August 1910
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''Currency''' ||align=left | Gotzborg Thaler(GTh)
|-
|align=left |'''Abbreviation''' ||align=left | GTZ
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''National website''' ||align=left | http://www.gotzborg.com
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National forum''' ||align=left | http://www.gotzborg.com/forum/index.php
|-class="mergedtoprow"
|align=left |'''National Bird''' ||align=left | '''BIRD''' ()
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Flower''' ||align=left | '''flower''' ()
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Mammal''' ||align=left | '''Mammal''' ()
|-class="mergedrow"
|align=left |'''National Tree''' ||align=left | '''TREE''' ()
|}
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File:GtrS.png

2010-09-21T17:57:13Z

Gotzborg: Greater Arms of Gotzborg

Greater Arms of Gotzborg

File:Gotzborg flag.png

2010-09-21T17:56:20Z

Gotzborg: Flag of Gotzborg

Flag of Gotzborg