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==History== | ==History== | ||
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Craitland's history can be observed as having two separate periods, being distinguished as time before and time following the nation's claiming on [[Micras]]. During the former period, the nation's history and development primarily revolved around real-world activities, whilst since joining Micras, Craitland has further embraced a more fantastic culture set within in-character story lines and simulation. | |||
===Foundation and early years=== | ===Foundation and early years=== | ||
The history of Craitland can be traced back to 2002, when the nation was established by King [[Craitman]]. That year, albeit at an unknown time, a concept map was created by Craitman for an island named ''Cräiteland''. Following developments, the concept was broadened into its own nation before being declared independent on December 12, with Craitman establishing his parental home as the nation's embassy on Earth. Following its independence declaration, Craitland spent its earlier years being utilised primarily as a means of generating sports results and for Craitman's personal interactions with acquaintances. | |||
Craitland's first ties to online [[micronation]]alism came through the discussion forums for the nation of [[Lovely]] in 2005, following the television series ''[[wikipedia:How to Start Your Own Country|How to Start Your Own Country]]''. Having watched the series, Craitman gained Lovelian citizenship and also attempted unsuccessfully to garner relations between Craitland and Lovely. Shortly afterwards, Craitman's involvement in Lovely halted and so did Craitland's online presence as a result. A year later, in the summer of 2006, Craitman revisited Lovely's forums on impulse and, whilst perusing, discovered mentions of and links to the [[Micronational Cartography Society]]. After subsequently visiting the MCS and learning of its purpose and practices, a claim was submitted for Craitland to join Micras in August 2006. | |||
===Micras claim and expansion=== | ===Micras claim and expansion=== | ||
Craitland's Micrasian claim was accepted by the MCS the same day it was submitted and the nation was established on the [[Hóm Islands]]; appearing on the organisation's official claimsmap for the first time on version [http://micras.org/archives/bigworldb-v90.png 9.0.0], dated September 6, 2006. In the months following its successful claim on Micras, Craitland's online presence expanded to include an official government website, citizen discussion boards and a website for the [[CrFA]]; its national [[wikipedia:Football association|football association]]. | |||
In early 2007, Craitland's development focused on publicising most of its details which were previously inaccessible and creating diplomacy with other Micrasian nations, with a number of new citizens also joining the nation. Having joined Micras around the same time, Craitland aligned itself with [[Passas]], [[Novatainia]] and [[Tokidoki]] and formed the [[Micro Illuminati]]; an organisation based around mutual trading and sharing expertise. During this time, Craitland also annexed the nation of [[Incontinentia]], which had been founded a number of years prior by a personal friend of Craitman's. Incontinentia was reëstablished as a trading base on Micras, at the south-western tip of [[Keltia]], and was accepted as Craitland's first expansion on claimsmap version [http://micras.org/archives/bigworldb-v10.2.png 10.2.0] on March 9. | |||
===The Fifth Isle and recent history=== | ===The Fifth Isle and recent history=== | ||
Revision as of 01:37, 7 January 2017
| Kingdom of Craitland (en) Kingdóm ó Cräiteland (cr) | |||
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| Motto: Vycasio yhn honór | |||
| Anthem: Vycasio yhn Honór | |||
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| Map versions | 9.0.0– | ||
| Capital | Cherry Trees | ||
| Largest city | Osĵätoņ, Hänävissen-ó-Cräiteland
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| Official language(s) | Craitish, English | ||
| Demonym | Crait | ||
| - Adjective | Craitish | ||
| Government | Constitutional monarchy | ||
| - King | Craitman H. Pellegrino | ||
| - Legislature | Parliament of Craitland | ||
| Establishment | 12 December 2002
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| Population | 17,000,000 | ||
| Active population | 1–4 | ||
| Currency | Cräite (CCR)
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| National website | Official website | ||
| National forum | Official forum | ||
| National animal | Stag
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| Abbreviation | CRA | ||
Craitland (Craitish: Cräiteland) is a micronation located on The Fifth Isle, off the north-easterly coast of the continent of Apollonia.
History
Craitland's history can be observed as having two separate periods, being distinguished as time before and time following the nation's claiming on Micras. During the former period, the nation's history and development primarily revolved around real-world activities, whilst since joining Micras, Craitland has further embraced a more fantastic culture set within in-character story lines and simulation.
Foundation and early years
The history of Craitland can be traced back to 2002, when the nation was established by King Craitman. That year, albeit at an unknown time, a concept map was created by Craitman for an island named Cräiteland. Following developments, the concept was broadened into its own nation before being declared independent on December 12, with Craitman establishing his parental home as the nation's embassy on Earth. Following its independence declaration, Craitland spent its earlier years being utilised primarily as a means of generating sports results and for Craitman's personal interactions with acquaintances.
Craitland's first ties to online micronationalism came through the discussion forums for the nation of Lovely in 2005, following the television series How to Start Your Own Country. Having watched the series, Craitman gained Lovelian citizenship and also attempted unsuccessfully to garner relations between Craitland and Lovely. Shortly afterwards, Craitman's involvement in Lovely halted and so did Craitland's online presence as a result. A year later, in the summer of 2006, Craitman revisited Lovely's forums on impulse and, whilst perusing, discovered mentions of and links to the Micronational Cartography Society. After subsequently visiting the MCS and learning of its purpose and practices, a claim was submitted for Craitland to join Micras in August 2006.
Micras claim and expansion
Craitland's Micrasian claim was accepted by the MCS the same day it was submitted and the nation was established on the Hóm Islands; appearing on the organisation's official claimsmap for the first time on version 9.0.0, dated September 6, 2006. In the months following its successful claim on Micras, Craitland's online presence expanded to include an official government website, citizen discussion boards and a website for the CrFA; its national football association.
In early 2007, Craitland's development focused on publicising most of its details which were previously inaccessible and creating diplomacy with other Micrasian nations, with a number of new citizens also joining the nation. Having joined Micras around the same time, Craitland aligned itself with Passas, Novatainia and Tokidoki and formed the Micro Illuminati; an organisation based around mutual trading and sharing expertise. During this time, Craitland also annexed the nation of Incontinentia, which had been founded a number of years prior by a personal friend of Craitman's. Incontinentia was reëstablished as a trading base on Micras, at the south-western tip of Keltia, and was accepted as Craitland's first expansion on claimsmap version 10.2.0 on March 9.
