Mercury
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| Official language | English |
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| Capital | Mercury |
| Largest cities | Mercury, May, Taylor, Deacon, Tow Law |
| Website | Mercury News Service |
| Forum | - |
| Wiki | - |
| Number of citizens |
10,000,000 simulated |
| Number of active citizens | 1 |
| Date founded | 17 October 2008 |
| Government | Presidential Republic |
| Current leader | Joe Foxon |
| Currency | Mercury Credit |
| National animal | Chicken |
| National fruit/food | Fried Chicken |
| National drink | Irn Bru |
Mercury is a small micronation situated on mainland Keltia, situated in north-eastern Micras. Named after Freddie Mercury, it's capital city, Mercury was originally the only city in the nation, hence the name being shared. There are four other cities in Mercury, each being the capitals of their respective counties. They are May, Taylor, Deacon and Tow Law.
History
Originally, the nation was founded on Earth, by Joe Foxon, on October 17th, 2008. This original incarnation was called Stigistan, and was governed as an absolute monarchy by Foxon. In it's day, Stigistan was one of the most influential micronations in it's sector. It started off a wave of copycat micronations, which included Danburnia, Tozland and Murrayfield.
All four micronations survived reasonably well, although by the end of 2009, only Murrayfield and Stigistan's successor Barrington survived. On January 13th, 2010, Barrington spread onto Micras, with a tiny claim in the north-eastern corner of Keltia. In July 2010, Murrayfield and Barrington merged to form the Republic of Wyke, and this was reflected in the modification made to Barrington's claim in October 2010.
In February 2011, Wyke became Mercury, a change complicated by political affairs in the nation. The situation was eventually clarified, and the claim accepted by the MCS Council. The city of Taylor was added in May 2011, then in July, May was added.
In August 2011, Mercury and Zealandia founded the IJSC Military Base in north-east Mercury. In May 2012, Deacon was added.
Politics
Mercury is currently governed by President Foxon. He announced in December 2011 that the countries first elections would take place in February 2012. The legislature will be a 200 seat Parliament, which will also serve as the executive. The judiciary consists of the High Court, which branches into County Courts and Local Courts.
Culture
Mercury's culture consists mainly of sport, and Mercury has the highest participation rate in the region. The national sport is football, which is governed by the Mercury FA. The highest football league in Mercury is the Mercury Premier League, with the Mercury Second League serving as the second division.
Mercury also take part in rugby league, and hosted the first Rugby League World Cup in 2012, in which they were narrowly defeated by Craitland in the final.
The Mercury Footby team has only played two international matches.
