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 '''Polonias''' or the '''Polonias Republic''' (Polonian: Republica Polonias) is a country in [[Keltia]]. It is divided into three administrative provinces called Vojvodstvo. Covering an area of 67 536 km2, Polanias has a population of only 137 thousand. The capital of Polonias is [[Viktorovo]], and is the only city with a population above 50 thousand. Other major [[List of cities and towns in Polonias|cities]] include [[Martynovo]], [[Vloclavek]], [[Kolobreg]], and [[Gniazdo]].
 '''Polonias''' or the '''Polonias Republic''' (Polonian: Republica Polonias) is a unrecognised country in [[Keltia]]. It is divided into three administrative provinces called [[Voivodeships of Polonias|Vojvodstvo]]. Covering an area of 67 536 km2, Polanias has a relatively small population of only 356 thousand. The capital of Polonias is [[Viktorovo]], and is the only city with a population above 50 thousand. Other major [[List of cities and towns in Polonias|cities]] include [[Martynovo]], [[Vloclavek]], [[Kolobreg]], and [[Gniazdo]].


==History==
==History==
===Indigenous peoples===
===Indigenous peoples===
The [[Paleo-Indians|first inhabitants of North America]] migrated from [[Siberia]] across the [[Bering land bridge]] at least 12,000 years ago;{{sfn|Erlandson|Rick|Vellanoweth|2008|p=19}}{{sfn|Savage|2011|page=55}} the [[Clovis culture]], which appeared around 11,000 BC, is believed to be the first widespread culture in the Americas.{{sfn|Waters|Stafford|2007|pages=1122–1126}}{{sfn|Flannery|2015|pages=173–185}} Over time, indigenous North American cultures grew increasingly sophisticated, and some, such as the [[Mississippian culture]], developed [[Eastern Agricultural Complex|agriculture]], [[Southeastern Ceremonial Complex|architecture]], and complex societies.{{sfn|Lockard|2010|page=315}} Indigenous peoples and cultures such as the [[Algonquian peoples]],<ref>Smithsonian Institution—Handbook of North American Indians series: ''Handbook of North American Indians,'' Volume 15—Northeast. Bruce G. Trigger (volume editor). Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution. 1978 References to Indian burning for the Eastern Algonquians, Virginia Algonquians, Northern Iroquois, Huron, Mahican, and Delaware Tribes and peoples.</ref> [[Ancestral Puebloans]],{{sfn|Fagan|2016|page=390}} and the [[Iroquois]] developed across the present-day United States.<ref name="Dean Snow2">{{cite book |last=Snow |first=Dean R. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=P7e82KQoX6IC&q=iroquois+basque&pg=PA1 |title=The Iroquois |publisher=Blackwell Publishers, Ltd. |year=1994 |isbn=978-1-55786-938-8 |access-date=July 16, 2010}}</ref> [[Population history of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native population estimates]] of what is now the United States before the arrival of European immigrants range from around 500,000{{sfn|Thornton|1998|page=34}}{{sfn|Perdue|Green|2005|page=40}} to nearly 10 million.{{sfn|Perdue|Green|2005|page=40}}{{sfn|Haines|Haines|Steckel|2000|page=12}}
The first inhabitants of the region we now call Polonias migrated from modern-day northern territories of [[the Hexarchy]] at least 2,000 years ago. The Torun culture, which appeared around 1400AN, is believed to be the first widespread culture in the region. Over time, indigenous cultures grew increasingly sophisticated, and some, developed agriculture, architecture, and complex societies.
===Poloniam colonization===
===Polonian colonization===
[[File:Colonial extent of the Polonium Magnas|thumb|left|The 1750 [[Colonial history of the United States|colonial]] possessions of [[British colonization of the Americas|Britain]] (in pink and purple), [[New France|France]] (in blue), and [[Kingdom of Spain|Spain]] (in orange) in present-day [[Canada]] and the United States]][[Christopher Columbus]] began exploring the [[Caribbean]] in 1492, leading to [[Spanish Empire|Spanish]] settlements in present-day Puerto Rico, Florida, and [[New Mexico]].<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Davis |first1=Frederick T. |date=1932 |title=The Record of Ponce de Leon's Discovery of Florida, 1513 |url=http://palmm.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/ucf%3A21231 |journal=The QUARTERLY Periodical of THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY |volume=XI |issue=1 |pages=5–6}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |author=Florida Center for Instructional Technology |url=https://fcit.usf.edu/florida/lessons/menendz/menendz1.htm |title=A Short History of Florida |date=2002 |publisher=University of South Florida |chapter=Pedro Menendez de Aviles Claims Florida for Spain}}<!--Online textbook for Florida public schools.--></ref><ref>{{cite web |date=February 28, 2015 |title=Not So Fast, Jamestown: St. Augustine Was Here First |url=https://www.npr.org/2015/02/28/389682893/not-so-fast-jamestown-st-augustine-was-here-first |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=NPR |language=en}}</ref> [[Kingdom of France|France]] established [[New France|its own settlements]] along the [[Mississippi River]] and [[Gulf of Mexico]].<ref name="Petto20072">{{cite book |author=Petto |first=Christine Marie |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9ZiaAAAAQBAJ&pg=PA125 |title=When France Was King of Cartography: The Patronage and Production of Maps in Early Modern France |publisher=Lexington Books |year=2007 |isbn=978-0-7391-6247-7 |page=125}}</ref> [[British colonization of the Americas|British colonization]] of the [[East Coast of the United States|East Coast]] began with the [[Colony of Virginia|Virginia Colony]] (1607) and [[Plymouth Colony]] (1620).<ref name="Jr.Selby20182">{{cite book |last1=Seelye |first1=James E. Jr. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YgVnDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA344 |title=Shaping North America: From Exploration to the American Revolution &#91;3 volumes&#93; |last2=Selby |first2=Shawn |publisher=ABC-CLIO |year=2018 |isbn=978-1-4408-3669-5 |page=344}}</ref><ref name="BellahSullivan20062">{{cite book |last1=Bellah |first1=Robert Neelly |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5DQHmykT6u4C&pg=PA220 |title=Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life |last2=Madsen |first2=Richard |last3=Sullivan |first3=William M. |last4=Swidler |first4=Ann |last5=Tipton |first5=Steven M. |publisher=University of California Press |year=1985 |isbn=978-0-520-05388-5 |page=220 |ol=7708974M}}</ref> The [[Mayflower Compact]] and the [[Fundamental Orders of Connecticut]] established precedents for representative [[self-governance]] and [[constitutionalism]] that would develop throughout the American colonies.<ref name="Remini2–32">{{Harvard citation no brackets|Remini|2007|pp=2–3}}</ref><ref name="Johnson26–302">{{Harvard citation no brackets|Johnson|1997|pp=26–30}}</ref>
[[File:Colonial extent of the Polonium Magnas.png|thumb|left|The 1620 possessions of [[Magna Polonia]].|202x202px]]Sebastian Wyrwidąb first began exploring the peninsula in 1492, leading to Polonian settlements in present-day Gorskiy, Trauna, and The Underdark.  


While European settlers experienced conflicts with Native Americans, they also [[Columbian exchange|engaged in trade]], exchanging European tools for food and animal pelts.<ref>[[United States#Ripper2008|Ripper, 2008]] p. 6</ref> The [[Columbian exchange]] was catastrophic for native populations. It is estimated [[Virgin soil epidemic|that up to 95 percent of the indigenous populations]] in the Americas [[Native American disease and epidemics|perished from infectious diseases during the years following European colonization]];<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Ehrenpreis |first1=Jamie E. |last2=Ehrenpreis |first2=Eli D. |date=April 2022 |title=A Historical Perspective of Healthcare Disparity and Infectious Disease in the Native American Population |journal=The American Journal of the Medical Sciences |volume=363 |issue=4 |pages=288–294 |doi=10.1016/j.amjms.2022.01.005 |issn=0002-9629 |pmc=8785365 |pmid=35085528}}</ref> remaining populations were often displaced by European expansion.{{sfn|Joseph|2016|page=590}}<ref>[[United States#Stannard|Stannard, 1993]] p. [[iarchive:americanholocaus00stan|xii]]</ref> The colonial authorities often pursued policies that forced Native Americans to adopt European lifestyles, including conversion to Christianity.<ref>[[United States#Ripper2008|Ripper, 2008]] p. 5</ref><ref>[[United States#Calloway1998|Calloway, 1998]], p. 55</ref> Although many Native peoples accepted Christianity and colonial culture, they still endured [[American Indian Wars|wars]], [[ethnic cleansing]], and [[Native American genocide in the United States|documented acts of genocide]]. European settlers [[Slavery in the colonial history of the United States|trafficked African slaves]] into the colonial United States through the [[Atlantic slave trade]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Thomas |first=Hugh |url=https://archive.org/details/slavetradestoryo00thom/page/516 |title=The Slave Trade: The Story of the Atlantic Slave Trade: 1440{{ndash}}1870 |publisher=Simon and Schuster |year=1997 |isbn=0-684-83565-7 |pages=[https://archive.org/details/slavetradestoryo00thom/page/516 516] |url-access=registration}}</ref>
While the settlers experienced conflicts with the natives, they also traded with them, exchanging medieval tools for food and animal pelts. The colonial authorities often pursued policies that forced natives to adopt their lifestyles, including conversion to the [[Church of the Most Holy Mary]].


The original [[Thirteen Colonies]]{{efn|[[Province of New Hampshire|New Hampshire]], [[Province of Massachusetts Bay|Massachusetts]], [[Connecticut Colony|Connecticut]], [[Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations|Rhode Island]], [[Province of New York|New York]], [[Province of New Jersey|New Jersey]], [[Province of Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], [[Delaware Colony|Delaware]], [[Province of Maryland|Maryland]], [[Colony of Virginia|Virginia]], [[Province of North Carolina|North Carolina]], [[Province of South Carolina|South Carolina]], and [[Province of Georgia|Georgia]]}} that would later found the United States were administered by [[British Empire|Great Britain]],<ref name="BilhartzElliott20072">{{cite book |author1=Bilhartz, Terry D. |url=https://archive.org/details/currentsinameric0000bilh |title=Currents in American History: A Brief History of the United States |author2=Elliott, Alan C. |publisher=M.E. Sharpe |year=2007 |isbn=978-0-7656-1817-7 |url-access=registration}}</ref> and had [[Colonial government in the Thirteen Colonies|local governments]] with elections open to most white male property owners.<ref name="Wood19982">{{cite book |author=Wood |first=Gordon S. |url=https://archive.org/details/creationofameric0000wood_r7v4 |title=The Creation of the American Republic, 1776–1787 |publisher=UNC Press Books |year=1998 |isbn=978-0-8078-4723-7 |page=263}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last=Ratcliffe |first=Donald |year=2013 |title=The Right to Vote and the Rise of Democracy, 1787–1828 |journal=Journal of the Early Republic |volume=33 |issue=2 |page=220 |doi=10.1353/jer.2013.0033 |s2cid=145135025}}</ref> The colonial population grew rapidly, eclipsing Native American populations;<ref>[[United States#Walton|Walton, 2009]], pp. 38–39</ref> by the 1770s, the natural increase of the population was such that only a small minority of Americans had been born overseas.<ref>[[United States#Walton|Walton, 2009]], p. 35</ref> The colonies' distance from Britain allowed for the development of self-governance,<ref>{{cite book |author=Otis |first=James |url=https://archive.org/details/cihm_52678 |title=The Rights of the British Colonies Asserted and Proved |year=1763 |isbn=978-0-665-52678-7}}</ref> and the [[First Great Awakening]]&mdash;a series of [[Christian revival]]s&mdash;fueled colonial interest in [[Freedom of religion|religious liberty]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Foner |first1=Eric |url=https://archive.org/details/storyofamericanf00fone |title=The Story of American Freedom |date=1998 |publisher=W.W. Norton |isbn=978-0-393-04665-6 |edition=1st |pages=[https://archive.org/details/storyofamericanf00fone/page/4 4]–5 |quote=story of American freedom. |url-access=registration}}</ref>
The original Magna Polonia that would later be found in the Free City of Victorovo were administered by regional lords called pijachta and had local governments with elections open to most property owners. The colonial population would begin to grow significantly, surprising Native populations by the 1620s.


In 1612 AN Polonian settlers would arrive on [[Hypernostria|Keltia]], establishing the new town of [[Viktorovo|Victorovo]]. Originally conceived as a modest settlement, Viktorovo evolved into a trading outpost near the coast and a minor town, prospering from the fishing industry.
In 1612 the settlers would establish the port of [[Viktorovo|Victorovo]], which would rapidly grow into the main economic hub of the region. Due to its strategic placement, its income from ports would eclipse the profits from the fishing industry.


In the year 1626, the locals of Viktorovo declared the [[Free City of Victorovo]], hoping to unite the small settlements around it. The newly formed city-state would emerge as a bustling port town, forming the groundwork for later economic and political development.
=== The Free City of Victorovo ===
After abolishing the Magna Polonia system in 1626, the locals of Viktorovo declared the [[Free City of Victorovo]], uniting the land owned by the ruling pijachta and sizable land around it. The newly formed city-state would emerge as a strategic port town, earning sizable revenue from their ship taxation policies. After the proclamation of the city-state, many wealthy landowners would attempt to secede from the nation, lessening the central government's power. Further attempts to annex the lands which seceded back into the nation would fail after a key representative was shot by an angry mob.


In 1676, the newly elected Polonian Prime Minister initiated a strategic expansion project, which would expand the nation's boundaries beyond the City-States's small borders. The proposed project involved dispatching settlers along the coastal regions, expelling the natives to other regions and tasking settlers with establishing new communities. The project was later approved by the Sejmik, which would allow the country to expand.
In 1676, the newly elected Prime Minister David Pulpet initiated a strategic expansion project, which would plan to expand the nation's boundaries beyond the City-States' small borders. The proposed project involved dispatching settlers along the coastal regions, expelling the natives and tasking settlers with establishing new communities. The project was later approved, which would allow the country to expand further into lands owned by the natives.


After a highly contested election in 1701, which would see a victory for the far-right "Konfederacja" party, [[Revolution of 1701|A revolution]] with the help of the Army was launched by the political opposition, deposing the newly formed government and replacing it with a military interim government.
=== Modern Polonias ===
After a highly contested election in 1701, which would see a victory for the far-right "Konfederacja" party, [[Revolution of 1701|A revolution]] with the help of the Army was launched by the political opposition, deposing the newly formed government and replacing it with a military interim government. At the insistince of the [[Sejmik]], the Congress of Martynovo would be held by the military in 1702, which would lay out the plans for radical reforms and the amendment of a new consitution.


In 1703 The Free City of Viktorovo officially expanded its borders, proclaiming the Polonias Republicas with it. To accommodate this growth, two new administrative divisions were established to harbour the five major cities that were established in the wake of expansion.
In 1703, the first phase of the plans from the Congress would be enacted, with the Free City of Viktorovo officially expanding its borders, proclaiming the Polonias Republicas with it. To accommodate this growth, two new administrative divisions were established to harbour the five major cities that were established in the wake of expansion.
===Jewish Insurgency===
The local Jewish population at the time had many disagreements on the functioning of the state, with the [[Jewish Workers Bunt]] staging a [[Jewish Insurgency in Polonias|low-level insurgency]] in 1731 in the [[Polnoc Voivodstvo]]. As of today the conflict remains localised between the combatants.


== Geography==
Polonias as a nation is located on the western end of the [[Keltia|Keltian continent]], with its population centers situation on or near its coastlines and rivers. The country is characterised by its flatlands and hills.


== Economy ==
==Geography==
Polonias is located in northern [[Keltia]] between the latitudes 68° and 72° N and the longitudes 77° and 80° W, with a total area of 84,489km2, roughly similar in size to Azerbaijan. The country has no poin which is over 500 meters above sea level, meaning it has not mountains. The southern border with [[the Green]] is largely hilly with no mountains.


=== Tourism ===
Polonias currently uses only one time zone time zone due to its size, with CMT-5 being used in the country.


== Foreign relations==
===Climate===
{{Main|Foreign relations of Polonias}}
Most of Polonias has a temperate climate, despite its southern latitude, with largely four distinct seasons and mild temperatures throughout the year. The winter in the north is cold but is manifested only through some longer periods with snow and sub-zero temperatures. The southern parts of the country have a subarctic climate.
Polonias has no official relation with any other nation and is part of no multi-national organisation. The main goal of Polonia's Foreign relations is to gain recognition from surrounding countries.
== Economy==
{{Main|Economy of Polonias}}
The economy of Polonias is mostly based arround seaports, with it being the main economic activity in Polonias. Despite effort to diversify, particularly into the agrocultural industry, seafood exports, and tourism, revenue from ports which make operating revenue and fees from businesses and tenants who lease their facilities continue to account for approximately half of all foreign exchange earnings.


== Armed Forces ==
Renewable energy produces the vast majority of Electrical Power consumed in Polonias, mostly due to its windy climate and cheap land. This has the effect of drastically reducing the price of electricity in Polonias, and has attracted several energy-intensive industries, such as millitary factories and steel mills.
[[Armed Forces of the Polonias Republic|The Armed Forces of the Polonias Republic]] is the main term for the Polonian army, divided into [[Polonian Land Forces|Land Forces]], Special Forces and [[Polonian Navy|Navy]]. Their main task is to defend Polonias borders against external attacks. The Armed Forces number approximately 6,000 soldiers in active service.


According to the Annual Military Report from the Central Committee (1728 AN), the Armed Forces have an annual defence budget of 200 million [[Zloty]].
Aluminum Smelting (The reduction of Aluminum ores to Aluminum metal) is the largest energy-intensive manufacturing sector in Polonias, with the country producing over 800,000 Metric Tonnes per Year in 1730, making it the 12th largest producer of Aluminum metal worldwide.


=== Tourism===
Tourism plays a significant role in the economies of many Keltian countries, including Polonias. In 1730, the country was visited by over 500 thousand people with tourism revenues amounting to 350 million zlotys. The development of the tourism sector of the economy was hampered by [[the Revolution of 1701]], which forced many airlines and cruise lines to shut down their traffic into the nation temporarily. Tourist infrastructure significantly impacts tourism development, which is why the Ministry of Tourism was established in 1699. Most revenue generated from tourism was gained from accommodation and catering facilities, other tourist facilities, and the communication network. Tourist infrastructure in Poland is still developing, with a new airport being announced to be built near Viktorovo.




The Navy is responsible for the defence of the coast and territorial waters. The beginning of Polonia's military and naval presence in the Baltic Sea dates back to 1636 AN, while modern Polish naval forces were established after the Navy Modernisation Act was passed in 1714.[[File:BaW Image of ORP "Lightning".png|left|thumb|200x200px|An old photograph of Bum-class Destroyer ORP Lightning]]
==Foreign relations==
{{Main|Foreign relations of Polonias}}
Polonias is currently applying for the accession of Polonias to the Raspur Pact, with the application from the government of Polonias being submitted in 1730AN. Polonias what later admitted the same year. By joining the Raspur Pact, Polonias also automatically became a party to the [[Hurmu–Raspur Pact Free Trade Agreement]], thereby opening up relations with the [[Order of the Holy Lakes]] ([[Hurmu]]).


== Climate==
===Progress of application===
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==Armed Forces==
[[File:BaW Image of ORP "Lightning".png|thumb|200x200px|An old photograph of Bum-class Destroyer ORP Lightning]][[Armed Forces of the Polonias Republic|The Armed Forces of the Polonias Republic]] is the main term for the Polonian army, divided into [[Polonian Land Forces|Land Forces]], Special Forces and [[Polonian Navy|Navy]]. Their main task is to defend Polonias borders against external attacks. The Armed Forces number approximately 6,000 soldiers in active service.


Most of Polonias has a temperate climate, despite its southern latitude, with largely four distinct seasons and mild temperatures throughout the year. The winter in the north is cold but is manifested only through some longer periods with snow and sub-zero temperatures. The southern parts of the country have a subarctic climate.
According to the Annual Military Report from the Central Committee (1728 AN), the Armed Forces have an annual defence budget of 200 million [[Zloty]].
== Government and politics ==
The Polonias Republic is a unitary state, with the Prime Minister being the Head of State. Legislative power is shared between the Sejmik and the PM




The Navy is responsible for the defence of the coast and territorial waters. The beginning of Polonia's military and naval presence in the Baltic Sea dates back to 1636 AN, while modern Polish naval forces were established after the Navy Modernisation Act was passed in 1714.
==Government and politics==
{{Politics of Polonias}}
The Polonias Republic is a unitary state, with the Prime Minister being the Head of State. Legislative power is shared between the Sejmik and the PM


The Provinces are divided into subdivisions called gmisas. The country chooses the Prime Minister and the [[Sejmik]] separately from the President. Each province has a certain amount of Sejmik members decided together by 2/3th's of the Sejmik, and both the President and Prime Minister. The Territory of Rafałko does not have any representation in the government.
The Provinces are divided into subdivisions called gmisas. The country chooses the Prime Minister and the [[Sejmik]] separately from the President. Each province has a certain amount of Sejmik members decided together by 2/3th's of the Sejmik, and both the President and Prime Minister. The Territory of Rafałko does not have any representation in the government.


Citizenship is given through an immigration process or at birth in all 3 Provinces. Birth in territories do not grant automatic citizenship.
Citizenship is given through an immigration process or at birth in all 3 Provinces. Birth in territories does not grant automatic citizenship.


===Administrative divisions===
===Administrative divisions===
{{Main|Administrative divisions of Polonias}}The Country is divided into 3 provinces called [[Voivodstvo]], which further being broken down into smaller [[Powiat|powiats]], and later bing broken down into [[Gmina|gminas]] and cities. There are a total of 16 powiats (including 5 cities with powiat status),6 cities and 102 gminas.  
{{Main|Administrative divisions of Polonias}}
The Country is divided into 3 provinces called [[Voivodeships of Polonias|Voivodstvo]], which further be broken down into smaller [[Powiat|powiats]], and later being broken down into [[Gmina|gminas]] and cities. There arf 16 powiats (including 5 cities with powiat status),6 cities and 102 gminas.
==Demography==
==Demography==
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Republica Polonias
Polonias Republica
Flag of Polonias
Flag 		Coat of Arms of Polonias
Coat of Arms
Motto: 'Nihil de nobis, sine nobis
Nothing about us without us
Anthem: Hawa Nagila - (הבה נגילה – Radujmy się)
Location of Polonias
Map versions
Capital Viktorovo
Largest city Martynovo, Włocławek
Official language(s) Polonian
Official religion(s) Chruch of the Most Holy Mary
Demonym Polonian, Polonish
 - Adjective Polonian, Polonish
Government Unitary parliamentary republic
 - President Mateusz Parnicki
 - Prime Minister Viktor Puszkovicz
 - Legislature Sejmik
Establishment 1728 AN (January 17, 2024)
Area
Population 356,672
Active population 1
Currency Polonianski Zloty (Polonian Zloty)
Calendar
Time zone(s) CMT+6
Mains electricity
Driving side right
Track gauge
National website
National forum
National animal Sheep (Ovis aries)
National food Pierogi
National drink Piccolo (Sparkling Drink)
National tree
Abbreviation NA

 Polonias or the Polonias Republic (Polonian: Republica Polonias) is a unrecognised country in Keltia. It is divided into three administrative provinces called Vojvodstvo. Covering an area of 67 536 km2, Polanias has a relatively small population of only 356 thousand. The capital of Polonias is Viktorovo, and is the only city with a population above 50 thousand. Other major cities include Martynovo, Vloclavek, Kolobreg, and Gniazdo.

History

Indigenous peoples

The first inhabitants of the region we now call Polonias migrated from modern-day northern territories of the Hexarchy at least 2,000 years ago. The Torun culture, which appeared around 1400AN, is believed to be the first widespread culture in the region. Over time, indigenous cultures grew increasingly sophisticated, and some, developed agriculture, architecture, and complex societies.

Polonian colonization

The 1620 possessions of Magna Polonia.

Sebastian Wyrwidąb first began exploring the peninsula in 1492, leading to Polonian settlements in present-day Gorskiy, Trauna, and The Underdark.

While the settlers experienced conflicts with the natives, they also traded with them, exchanging medieval tools for food and animal pelts. The colonial authorities often pursued policies that forced natives to adopt their lifestyles, including conversion to the Church of the Most Holy Mary.

The original Magna Polonia that would later be found in the Free City of Victorovo were administered by regional lords called pijachta and had local governments with elections open to most property owners. The colonial population would begin to grow significantly, surprising Native populations by the 1620s.

In 1612 the settlers would establish the port of Victorovo, which would rapidly grow into the main economic hub of the region. Due to its strategic placement, its income from ports would eclipse the profits from the fishing industry.

The Free City of Victorovo

After abolishing the Magna Polonia system in 1626, the locals of Viktorovo declared the Free City of Victorovo, uniting the land owned by the ruling pijachta and sizable land around it. The newly formed city-state would emerge as a strategic port town, earning sizable revenue from their ship taxation policies. After the proclamation of the city-state, many wealthy landowners would attempt to secede from the nation, lessening the central government's power. Further attempts to annex the lands which seceded back into the nation would fail after a key representative was shot by an angry mob.

In 1676, the newly elected Prime Minister David Pulpet initiated a strategic expansion project, which would plan to expand the nation's boundaries beyond the City-States' small borders. The proposed project involved dispatching settlers along the coastal regions, expelling the natives and tasking settlers with establishing new communities. The project was later approved, which would allow the country to expand further into lands owned by the natives.

Modern Polonias

After a highly contested election in 1701, which would see a victory for the far-right "Konfederacja" party, A revolution with the help of the Army was launched by the political opposition, deposing the newly formed government and replacing it with a military interim government. At the insistince of the Sejmik, the Congress of Martynovo would be held by the military in 1702, which would lay out the plans for radical reforms and the amendment of a new consitution.

In 1703, the first phase of the plans from the Congress would be enacted, with the Free City of Viktorovo officially expanding its borders, proclaiming the Polonias Republicas with it. To accommodate this growth, two new administrative divisions were established to harbour the five major cities that were established in the wake of expansion.

Jewish Insurgency

The local Jewish population at the time had many disagreements on the functioning of the state, with the Jewish Workers Bunt staging a low-level insurgency in 1731 in the Polnoc Voivodstvo. As of today the conflict remains localised between the combatants.


Geography

Polonias is located in northern Keltia between the latitudes 68° and 72° N and the longitudes 77° and 80° W, with a total area of 84,489km2, roughly similar in size to Azerbaijan. The country has no poin which is over 500 meters above sea level, meaning it has not mountains. The southern border with the Green is largely hilly with no mountains.

Polonias currently uses only one time zone time zone due to its size, with CMT-5 being used in the country.

Climate

Most of Polonias has a temperate climate, despite its southern latitude, with largely four distinct seasons and mild temperatures throughout the year. The winter in the north is cold but is manifested only through some longer periods with snow and sub-zero temperatures. The southern parts of the country have a subarctic climate.

Economy

Main article: Economy of Polonias

The economy of Polonias is mostly based arround seaports, with it being the main economic activity in Polonias. Despite effort to diversify, particularly into the agrocultural industry, seafood exports, and tourism, revenue from ports which make operating revenue and fees from businesses and tenants who lease their facilities continue to account for approximately half of all foreign exchange earnings.

Renewable energy produces the vast majority of Electrical Power consumed in Polonias, mostly due to its windy climate and cheap land. This has the effect of drastically reducing the price of electricity in Polonias, and has attracted several energy-intensive industries, such as millitary factories and steel mills.

Aluminum Smelting (The reduction of Aluminum ores to Aluminum metal) is the largest energy-intensive manufacturing sector in Polonias, with the country producing over 800,000 Metric Tonnes per Year in 1730, making it the 12th largest producer of Aluminum metal worldwide.

Tourism

Tourism plays a significant role in the economies of many Keltian countries, including Polonias. In 1730, the country was visited by over 500 thousand people with tourism revenues amounting to 350 million zlotys. The development of the tourism sector of the economy was hampered by the Revolution of 1701, which forced many airlines and cruise lines to shut down their traffic into the nation temporarily. Tourist infrastructure significantly impacts tourism development, which is why the Ministry of Tourism was established in 1699. Most revenue generated from tourism was gained from accommodation and catering facilities, other tourist facilities, and the communication network. Tourist infrastructure in Poland is still developing, with a new airport being announced to be built near Viktorovo.


Foreign relations

Main article: Foreign relations of Polonias

Polonias is currently applying for the accession of Polonias to the Raspur Pact, with the application from the government of Polonias being submitted in 1730AN. Polonias what later admitted the same year. By joining the Raspur Pact, Polonias also automatically became a party to the Hurmu–Raspur Pact Free Trade Agreement, thereby opening up relations with the Order of the Holy Lakes (Hurmu).

Progress of application

Endorsements for the Accession of Polonias to the Raspur Pact
Endorsement status Member State
Endorsement given Vegno Vegno  · Oportia Oportia  · Normark Normark  · Benacian Union Benacian Union  · Suren Confederacy Suren Confederacy
No Objection Received Imperial Federation Imperial Federation  · Moorland Moorland  · Natopia Natopia  · Nouvelle Alexandrie Nouvelle Alexandrie  · Constancia Constancia · Zeed Zeed · Shireroth Shireroth
Endorsement refused None

Armed Forces

An old photograph of Bum-class Destroyer ORP Lightning

The Armed Forces of the Polonias Republic is the main term for the Polonian army, divided into Land Forces, Special Forces and Navy. Their main task is to defend Polonias borders against external attacks. The Armed Forces number approximately 6,000 soldiers in active service.

According to the Annual Military Report from the Central Committee (1728 AN), the Armed Forces have an annual defence budget of 200 million Zloty.


The Navy is responsible for the defence of the coast and territorial waters. The beginning of Polonia's military and naval presence in the Baltic Sea dates back to 1636 AN, while modern Polish naval forces were established after the Navy Modernisation Act was passed in 1714.

Government and politics

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The Polonias Republic is a unitary state, with the Prime Minister being the Head of State. Legislative power is shared between the Sejmik and the PM

The Provinces are divided into subdivisions called gmisas. The country chooses the Prime Minister and the Sejmik separately from the President. Each province has a certain amount of Sejmik members decided together by 2/3th's of the Sejmik, and both the President and Prime Minister. The Territory of Rafałko does not have any representation in the government.

Citizenship is given through an immigration process or at birth in all 3 Provinces. Birth in territories does not grant automatic citizenship.

Administrative divisions

Main article: Administrative divisions of Polonias

The Country is divided into 3 provinces called Voivodstvo, which further be broken down into smaller powiats, and later being broken down into gminas and cities. There arf 16 powiats (including 5 cities with powiat status),6 cities and 102 gminas.

Demography

Year Population Development
1618 14,023
1635 42,574 203.6% ▲
1650 65,677 154.2% ▲
1665 83,784 70.5% ▲
1685 121,618 63.5% ▲
1700 195,569 54.8% ▲
1715 237,098 24.2% ▲
1728 307,098 25.3%▲
1730 356,672 19.4%▲
1733 434,902 21.93%▲
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