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|name = Barikalus
|fullname = Fränkisches Reich <br> Frankish Empire <br> Imperium Francorum
|name1 = إمارة باريكالوس
|commonname = Francia
|subtype = Riyasat
|flag = File:FlagofFrancia.png
|flag = Cakari Barikalus flag.png
|coa= File:coatofarmsfrancia.png
|seal =  
|motto = ''In Freiheit vereint <br> Unified in freedom <br> Unum liberum''
|type = Riyasat
|anthem = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crwVUTjg3Wk Kaiserhymne]
|capital = [[Al-Hamra]]
|map = File:MapofFrancia.png
|largecity = [[Madinat al-Fath]]
|mapversions = 9.4b – 16.6.4 (as Amokolia)<br> 16.6.5 - present (as Francia)
|area = 2,368,368 km<sup>2</sup>
|capital = [[Brandenburg]]
|pop = 47,117,757
|largecity = [[Brandenburg]], [[Frankfurt-am-Oder]], [[Hyfrost]] and [[Colonia Arcadia]]
|headofgovt = Nayib al'Amir
|lang = Germanian, Common Tongue
|gov = Farhan bin Alsalam
|religion= [[Holy Catologian Church]]
|legislature =  
|demnoun = Franconian, Frankish
|lang = Arboric
|demadj = Franconian, Frankish
|timezone = CMT+1:30
|govtype = Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
|headofstatetitle = [[Kaiser von Francia]] (Emperor of Francia)
|headofstate = [[Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy]]
|headofgovernmenttitle = [[Chancellor of Francia|Chancellor]]
|headofgovernment = Augustin Prager
|legislature = [[Reichstag]]
|estdate = {{tooltip|1504 AN|12/05/2005}} as Amokolia <br> {{tooltip|1678 AN|18/11/2019}} as Francia
|agerank = 3rd
|area = 2,755,008 km<sup>2</sup>
|arearank = NA
|pop = 17,899,021 (1679 AN)
|activepop = 1
|poprank = NA
|currency = [[Reichsmark]]
|abbrev = FRC
|drives_on = right
|drives_on = right
|timezone = CMT-9, CMT+2 and CMT+12
|site =
|forum =
|animal = Amokolian Goose (Branta canadensis)
|food = Cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
|drink = Beer
|tree = Sessile oak (Quercus petraea)
}}
}}


'''Francia''', officially the '''Frankish Empire''', (Germanian: '''Fränkisches Reich'''; Catologian: '''Imperium Francorum''') is a sovereign and wikibased country whose main part is located on the [[Benacia]] continent. Lying between the river Oder in the west, the [[Northern Sea]] in the north and the foot of the Octavian mountains in the south. It borders [[Stormark]] in the west, [[Batavia]] in the southwest, [[Kalgachia]] in the south, [[Unified Governorates of Benacia|Benacia]] in the southeast and [[Elwynn]] in the east.
'''Barikalus''', officially the '''Emirate of Barikalus''' (Arboric: '''إمارة باريكالوس'''), is a princely state of the [[Çakaristan|Çakar Empire]]. Located in the north-east of the Empire, part of the continent of [[Apollonia]]. It forms the land borders with [[Lac Glacei]] to the north and [[Hurmu]] in the west, also maritime borders with [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]]. The coast is formed by the [[Antican Sea]] on the southwest, the [[Pond Strait]] on the southeast and [[Strait of Pearls]] on the east. The state surrounds the ''Khalij al-Salam'' (Arboric: خليج السلام) in which the capital is located. In the Strait of Pearls is the island of ''Mayurqa'' (Arboric: مايوركا) located.  


The other parts of Francia are located at [[Apollonia]], [[Keltia]] and the [[Madison Isles]]. The part on Apollonia is on the Street of Pearls. The parts on the Madison Isles are located in the Great Western Sea, the part on the main island borders Batavia.
The state was founded as a sovereign nation in 1685 as Emirate of Arbor on the continent of Keltia, which transformed after moving to Apollonia into the Emirate of Arbor in Barikalus. Between 1702 and 1704, the nation became a republic as a result of a coup d'état. The [[Arboric Civil War]] broke out and after international intervention, the nation was occupied by Çakaristan (initially as [[Great Apollonian Empire]]), Hurmu and Lac Glacei. Through the [[Dasil Agreement]], parts of the territory were ceded and after a referendum, the remaining part was incorporated into the Çakar Empire.


The predecessor of the Frankish Empire is West Amokolia, also known as the the Kingdom of Amokolia (Germanian: '''Königreich von Amokolië'''; Mishalanese: Королество Амоколия, ''Korolestvo Amokoliya''), which existed since 1504 AN. The revival of the Kingdom of Amokolia came after the [[Kalirion Fracture]], when the country was formed as a kingdom under the rule of [[Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy]], from the [[House of Vinandy]]. In 1678 AN, West Amokolia adopted a new constitution which saw the name of the state changed to Francia.
[[Al-Hamra]] is the official capital and summer capital of the Çakar Empire. The administrative capital is [[Madinat al-Fath]]. The state is divided into seven taifas (provinces).


The capital of Francia is the city of [[Brandenburg]]. The city was founded when the revival of the Kingdom of Amokolia took place, because the original capital [[Anun]] of the former Amokolia was not part of the kingdom. This newly built city houses the parliament, the [[Reichstag]], and the various government institutions.


== Etymology ==
== Name ==


The name ''"Francia"'' is derived from the adjective ''"franc"'', which means ''"free, liberal, generous"''. This term has been adopted as a connecting element between the different ethnicities: free and sovereign of foreign domination.
The name "Barikalus" (Arboric: باريكالوس) means ‘land by the pond’, a reference to the nations location on the shore of Pond Strait. The earlier name "Arbor" was given to the original archipelago where the nation originated before the move. The name is [[wikipedia:Latin|Catologian]] for 'trees', referring to dense forestation on the islands. With the foundation of the Emirate that name was used for this new state. The name has been transliterated in the Arboric into '''arbur'' (أربور).


Sometimes Francia is referred to as ''Frankia'' with a ''k'' sound to match the adjective ''Frankish''. Although that spelling is technically incorrect.


The Frankish Empire was proclaimed in [[Frankfurt-am-Oder]] (Frankfurt on the Oder), where the '''[[Constitutionem Vadum Francorum]]''' (Constitution of Frankfurt) was adopted.
== Geography ==
 
[[File:Arbor geography.png|thumb|left|Geography of Barikalus]]
Name in other languages:
=== Water boundaries ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
!  !! Long !! Short
|-
! Batavian
| Frankische Rijk || Frankenrijk
|-
! Catologian
| Imperium Francorum || Francorum
|-
! Germanian
| Fränkisches Reich || Frankenreich
|-
! Elw
| Реқи Ференги <br> ''Reqi Ferengi'' || Ференги <br> ''Ferengi''
|-
! Froyalanish
| Frankar ríkir || ''none''
|-
! Jorvish
| Frenċisċra rīċe || ''none''
|-
! Mishalanese
| Франкская Империя <br> ''Frankskaya Imperiya''|| Франкия <br> ''Frankiya''
|-
! North Amokolian
| Frankënen Rijk || Frankëland
|-
! Norse
| Frankerriket || Frankerriket
|}
 
== National symbols ==
 
The national symbols of the Frankish Empire are:
 
=== Coat of arms ===
 
The coat of arms of the Frankish Empire is the highest heraldic symbol of the state. Its shield has four quarters: one quarter represents [[Amokolia]], one [[Jorvik]], and a further two quarters for [[Los Bananos]] and [[Gascony]]. An escutcheon on the shield shows the Vinandy arms. A Willems crown is on top of it all, with a golden crowned lion and a white eagle acting as supports. Finally, the coat of arms is set against a red cloak adorned with golden bees, lined with gold and ermine, tied with strings, and with a canopy under the Emperor's own crown. The motto, translated to English, is "United in Freedom".


Of note are the inclusions of Los Bananos and Gascony on the coat of arms. They are currently [[Stormark|Storish]] territories. It has long been rumoured that Emperor Arkadius has received permission from the [[Harald Thorstein|Storish High King]] to include those territories in his empire-building, however as of yet, unconfirmed.
Most of Barikalus' boundaries are water: the River Glacei, which forms the border with Hurmu from the Lac Glacei border, the Antican Sea along the west, the Strait of Monemici along the southwest, the Khalij al Salam, the Pond Strait along the southeast and Strait of Pearls along the east. The Dabab al-Sabah (morning mist bay) is part of the Strait of Pearls. The nation largest island, Mayurqa Island, is located in the same water.


=== Flag ===
=== Continental Peninsulas ===


The flag of the Frankish Empire is based on the flag of West Amokolia. The cross is however changed into an asymmetrical cross (Scandinavian cross), with the middle of that cross hidden by a red eagle on a white circle. The eagle is known as a Brandenburger eagle, and is also found on the coats of arms of some of the cities of Francia.
The land mass of the nation can be roughly divided into two peninsulas, separated by the Khalij al Salam. The western peninsula is dominated by the Jibal al-Ahmar (Arboric: جبال الأحمر): the Red Mountains. Between these mountains and the River Glacei lies a watery lowland. There are many lakes and swamps, which are connected by a maze of streams and brooks.


=== Anthem ===
From the mouth of the Glacei River in the Antican Sea to the Great Apollonian enclave of Vathia, lies a fertile coastal strip called: ''Qitae al-Bahr'' (Arboric: قطاع البحر): Sea strip. The southern coast along the Strait of Monemici is dominated by rocky cliffs and coves with sandy beaches.


No national anthem is recorded in the constitution, but the introduction of the new constitution played the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crwVUTjg3Wk "Kaiserhymne"] (emperor hymn). A text on this hymn has not yet been written, just as the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywpkH3wdfDw Vinandy song] has no text. The Vinandy song was scattered across the border towards Benacia and Elwynn, when there were hate campaigns against the Empire.
Between the two peninsulas lies the Khalij al Salam, which is surrounded by a lowland. The coastline is jagged, but the landscape is slightly hilly. There are several islands in the gulf, including the island with the town of Al-Hamra. North of the gulf is the Maerifa Plain, which rises up to the northern border of the nation.


== Geography ==
The eastern peninsula is dominated by the Jibal al-Hajar (Arboric: جبال الحجر): the Stone Mountains. The area between the mountains and the coast on the south and east sides is characterised by many streams and brooks, coming from the mountains and flowing into the sea. This area is called the Granary of Barikalus, because of its fertile land for agriculture. Further north, the landscape becomes dry and arid.


=== Borders ===
=== Mayurqa Island ===


On the Benacian continent, Francia has borders with [[Elwynnese Amokolia]], the [[Unified Governorates of Benacia]] ([[Severnaya Gubernya]] and Lachdolor), [[Kalgachia]], [[Batavia]] and [[Stormark]]'s Gascony.
The landscape of the island is characterised by woodlands, almond trees, fertile plains and often dramatic coastlines with sandy coves separated by craggy cliffs. The waters around the island contain many coral reefs.


Francia's overseas territories of [[Colonia Arcadia]] and [[Jorvik]] both border [[the Green]], while its Brettish territories are a few islands without borders. Its territory in [[Goldshire]], [[Chryste]] borders [[Ransenar]]. That border is closed due to unfriendly relations between Francia and Ransenar.


== History ==
== History ==


=== Prehistory on Benacia ===
: ''See also the [[Timeline of Arbor]] ''


On the first MCS map that still exists, all of Benacian Francia, Batavia and many other areas were under the control of Commune of Paramount. On the second MCS map, the same areas are under the control of [[Machiavellia]], which transferred to the [[Tymaria|United Republic of Tymaria]] on {{tooltip|31.XV.1461|31/10/2001}}. After six Norton years, the republic fell into chaos and disappeared from the map.
=== Arbor Spring ===


For a short time parts of the southeast of Benacian Francia were under the control of Europae Concordia. After that the Empire of Nova Roma came into existence for a short time, but after the fall [[Puritania|Commonwealth of Puritania]] expanded eastwards. The northern part was known as Northeaston, but changed to the Principality of Saxony. The city of Frankfurt, nowadays Frankfurt-am-Oder, appeared on the map.
In the disastrous year of 1685, the very young Franco-Batavian Empire shook its foundations. A plot to overthrow the Kaiser von Francia and King of Batavia was carried out. At the same time, the ancient High Realm of Stormark fell and disappeared from Micras. A power vacuum arose.


On the east coast, together with parts of contemporary Elwynn, the Principality of Greater Automatica existed for a short time, which soon became part of Shireroth. Greater Automatica became Bjorngard and the remaining area of then Benacia became the [[CIS|Confederacy of Independent States]]. Among these states were Ariel, the Kingdom of Gosling and Stasia, but the confederation disappeared from the map in 1519 AN.
On the way to Batavian Cibola, Arkadius Frederik Gustavus of Vinandy was poisoned. A bottle of whiskey he received from a loyal friend contained poison. This put the Kaiser in a coma. Because the Imperial Frankish Guard had not checked this bottle, a power struggle arose with the Tassity Mansabdar. The plane with the Kaiser and his family was therefore flown to the Arbor Isles. That archipelago was a jarldom of Stormark, which had not long before been granted to the Kaiser.


=== Ancient Amokolia ===
The chaos was complete when communication with the outside world was cut off. The Frankish Empire became ungovernable because the Kaiser and the Regent were missing. The Chancellor was shot, the [[Amokolian Highlanders]] turned against the Franks. In Batavia it was still possible to keep the country together on the continent of [[Benacia]]. But [[Arcadia]], Batavian Cibola and [[Helderbourgh]] ceased to exist.


''Main article: [[History of Amokolia]]''
The remaining loyal troops of the Tassity Mansabdar together with the loyal Imperial Frankish Army formed a new force: the Muharibu Alhuriya (Arboric: محاربو الحرية). To protect their Kaiser, the Arbor Isles were isolated and cut off from the outside world. This created a new state, which sees itself as the only legitimate successor to the Frankish Empire: the Emirate of Arbor. The comatose Kaiser was declared an emir. He was given the name: '''Mahmud bin Alsalam''', meaning: the praiseworthy son of peace.


'''Amokolia''' was originally founded on {{tooltip|22.VI.1504|12/05/2005}}. The pre Micrasian era consisted of a turbulent history, with at least ten monarchs succeeding each other. King Jess X establish the constitution and brought Amokolia to [[Micras]]. The first territory consisted of the [[Automatica|Automatica islands]], then the territory expanded to continental Benacia.
The news of the emirate's foundation became known all over Micras, causing the stateless and former Stormarkians to hope for a safe haven. The central person they hoped for is the emirate. Her Storish roots are obvious, but for the Normans felt connected to her because she was their Imperial Chieftain. Together with the Jorviks, the Normans organized an armada of ships to sail as many people as possible to the Arbor Isles. The local militia, consisting mainly of former soldiers, had gained control of all kinds of weaponry. Among them were ships, submarines, fighter jets, helicopters, tanks, etc. Weapons were also collected from other former Storish areas, only what was left behind was destroyed.


In 1540 AN, Amokolia joined the newly formed [[Gralan Empire]] for four Nortonyears. After Amokolia became independent for thirteen Nortonyears, the country became part of the [[Ocia|Ocian Federation]]. The country was liberated during the [[Amokolian War]] (1556-1557 AN).
The rumours that an armada was on its way to Arbor were not believed. Too unlikely. But it turned out to be true. Hundreds of ships of all sizes sailed the Arbor Isles. When they arrived, they were received by the Emira herself. The refugees were grateful that they were allowed to come, but also declared that they would no longer appear in public as skyclad. Micras is too unsafe for such a free expression.


But after two Norton years, Amokolia became part of the [[Victoria|Victorian Empire]]. Only the Victorian Empire was not as stable as hoped, after which Amokolia was annexed by Elwynn. Under Elwynnese flag, East Amokolia became part of [[Shireroth]], while the remainder became a protectorate of Natopia. Later, as an imperial domain, Amokolia expanded westward. But after the [[Froyalanish genocide]], Amokolia disappeared from the map.
With the prospect of the Kaiseress becoming a stateholder, the fugitive community of Froyalaners was alarmed. Some young people wanted to take up arms in order to obtain freedom by force. But this was not strategically feasible and did not have the support of the entire community. The reports about the armada and its shelter in the Emirate gave hope. In a petition, the Froyalan community asked for support to leave for Arbor. The Grand Vizier announced that the refugees were welcome, after which he sent ships to the Corprian Archipelago to explore a residential area there.


=== Revival of Amokolia ===
That same day the Grand Vizier was told that an alien ship had arrived in the port of Jazirat 'Uwyastar. This ship brought representatives of the lost tribes of the Torosh and Souf. They came to plead for the favour of the Emir to include their homeland into the Emirate. An expeditionary corps was sent out to explore the tribes' land. In this way the borders were determined and the area was annexed by the Emirate. The area was referred to as ''al-Manatiq al-Gharbia'' (Arboric: المناطق الغربية): western territories. This expansion forced the isolation and access policy to be changed, because the strict policy could not be maintained.


The chaos during the Kalirion Fracture made the area, which forms the Kingdom of Amokolia, a forgotten area. Shirerian troops concentrated on the greater unrest elsewhere in Shireroth, allowing terrorists to seize the opportunity to revolt. The [[Amokolian Highlanders]] were helped by the [[Batavian Knights Charitable and Hospitaller of Amokolia]] to get the area under control. The turning point came when the realization came that the area could no longer count on support from Shirekeep. A hastily convened meeting of dignitaries and military leaders led to the declaration of independence through the [[Declaration of Brandenburg]].
On 3.VIII.1687 AN the Emir awoke from his coma. When the news of the coma became known, people celebrated all over the Emirate. The Emir is alive and awake!


The king of Batavia, Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy, was invited to become king of Amokolia. His coronation was on {{tooltip|22.VI.1672|12/05/2005}}, exactly 168 years after the foundation of Amokolia. In support of the Amokolian armed forces, the king already sent his personal military unit, the [[Tassity Mansabdar]], to restore order. In 1672 AN, the Amokolian Highlanders invaded Mishalan and a demarcation line was agreed with Benacia. Elwynn had also invaded Mishalan and thereby blocked the advance to the Blue Elwynn. Instead, the city of Mittlere Stadt came under Amokolian control.
=== Move to Apollonia ===


The government of Amokolia consisted of a military council. The transition to a parliamentary democracy began in 1674 AN with the first Reichstag elections. The [[Conservative Historical Party|Conservatives]] won the majority with 68 out of 100 seats. The remaining seats belonged to the [[Amokolian Freedom Front]]. Augustin Prager became the first chancellor, after which the army withdrew from political institutions.
{{see also|The Micras Chessboard#Rhythm of hips}}


The Froyalanish Genocide was recognized in 1674 AN. Ever since the revival of Amokolia, the still existing labour camps with remaining Froyalaners have been closed. In Brandenburg the "Valfreyja monument" (Freyja of the Slain) was unveiled. The recognition met with much criticism from the other ''[[Vulture States|vulture states]]'' and even hostility, with the result that the Franco-Kalgachi border and the Franco-Benacian border were closed.
In 1694 AN the whole country moved to the continent of Apollonia. The vast majority of people have no memory of this. In a mysterious way, this transformation took place without hurting anyone or being worse. All buildings and houses moved with them undamaged, only their arrangement and location changed. The capital Al-Hamra was a medium-sized city, but today it is located on a small island off the coast in the Gulf of Peace. Access to the capital is still limited, while the rest of the country is open for visits.  


Still, in 1675 AN the [[Treaty of Concord]] was concluded with Elwynn and the Unified Governorates of Benacia. With this it was acknowledged that the short form was to be '''West Amokolia''' and not the simple '''Amokolia''':
Because there are still people with a memory of Keltian Arbor, there is a split in society. More and more people are calling for people with these memories to be labelled psychologically ill. Only the Emir and Emira also have memories of Keltian Arbor.


::''[Elwynn, West Amokolia and the Unified Governorates of Benacia] recognize that the historic homelands of the Amokolians, known as Amokolia, is shared between them. Neither of the Parties claim to be the sole homeland of the Amokolian people. As such, the Kingdom of Amokolia shall be referred as "The Kingdom of Amokolia" or "West Amokolia". "Amokolia", without qualification, shall refer to the entirety of West Amokolia, Severnaya Gubernya and Elwynnese Amokolia.''
The border between the two countries has been agreed with the new northern neighbour. A treaty with that country is expected soon. By treaty Bur Astir (Port Esther) was transferred to Hurmu.


The Unified Governorates of Benacia soon cancelled the treaty and Elwynn also threatened to cancel the treaty. In West Amokolia the "Frank und Frei Bewegung" (frank and free movement) emerged, which strongly opposed the term "West Amokolia". This started the process which led to the renaming of the country.
=== Arboric Civil War ===
{{Main|Arboric Civil War}}
On 20.X.1701 AN, the Arboric Civil War broke out after the incumbent Grand Vizier declared himself President, establishing a republic: the [[Arboric Republic of Barikalus]]. Five factions emerged, each pursuing its own goal and tearing the country apart. On 22.XI.1703 AN the Emir and Emira were executed.


The city of Jorvik came under the control of Amokolia in 1674 AN. Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy received the title "Lord in Jorvik" at his marriage to [[Clara Sundara]] Waffel-Paine. In the Reichstag the king declared: ''"It is strange to be ‘Lord in Jorvik’ without actually being lord in Jorvik”''.
Exactly 4 Norton years after the outbreak of the Civil War, it was ended on 20.X.1704 AN. The Arboric Republic of Barikalus and Farooqite Caliphate had been defeated. The country was divided into three occupation zones under Çakaristan (initially as [[Great Apollonian Empire]]), Hurmu and Lac Glacei.


=== Frankish Empire ===
=== Partition ===
[[File:Palts Frankfurt.jpg|thumb|left|Kaiserpalts in Frankfurt-am-Oder]]
''Main article: [[Timeline of Francia]]''


On the day the Frankish Empire was proclaimed, the [[Second Amokolian War]] had already begun. Elwynn had violated the sovereignty of the country, which together with the United Governments of Benacia and [[Ransenar]], carried out hostile actions. The conflict caused the royal plane, which was en route to [['s Koningenwaarde]], to return, and not much later Prince [[Gustavus Nathan|Gustavus Nathan des Vinandy]] was born in Brandenburg. The third child of the now Emperor Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy and Empress Consort [[Clara Sundara|Clara des Vinandy - Sundara Waffel-Paine]], is the first child born on Amokolian soil, now the Frankish Empire. The newborn prince was granted the title "Marquis of Dornick".
During the occupation, the country became the [[State of Barikalus]]. Through the [[Dasil Agreement]], it has been determined how the occupation will transition to a new future situation. This was changed somewhat with the outcome of the referendum, which incorporated Barikalus into the Çakar Empire.


The war accelerated the already coming Wende (transition). The elections for the Reichstag would take place, but were postponed. That is why a special session was held in the Kaiserpalts (Kaiser Palatinate) in Frankfurt-am-Oder. The new constitution, called ''"Constitutionem Vadum Francorum"'' (Common Tongue: ''Constitution of Frankfurt''; Germanian: ''Frankfurter Reichsverfassung''), was adopted and Francia was founded.
== Taifas ==


==Demographics==
The taifas are the provinces within the emirate. The exact statehood of the taifas is unclear, as Barikalus does not formally have a constitution or state code. The word "taifa" (Arboric: طائفة) means "party", "band" or "faction".


Since the census of 1669 AN, where the population of the then Kingdom of Amokolia amounted to 3,565,849, Francia has experienced explosive population growth. The addition of areas is the main cause of this.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
 
|-
The addition of the city of Chryste to the Frankish Empire led to an immediate addition of 3,340,500 people. Earlier the city of Jorvik came under the Frankish flag, which in 1632 AN had 4,812,154 inhabitants, with thereafter a steady development of 1.5% on average and the increase in population of 2.5% on average since the annexation.
!width=1 |
 
!width=50 |Flag
Port Goose had 12,218 inhabitants in 1645 AN, but that number grew, so that in 1678 AN claimed more "lebensraum" (living space). The population in Greater Gosling reached 21,288 people in the census of 1679 AN.
!width=150 |Taifa
 
!width=150 |Capital
The Froyalaners were an endangered population group in Francia until 1674 AN. That changed when Froyalan refugees from neighbouring Storish Gascony returned. A method has been developed that allows sterilized men to become fertile again. As a result, the number of Froyalaners in 1679 AN is 235,477.
!width=250 |Map
 
|-
The census of 1679 AN counts that the combined population of Francia amounts to: 17,899,021.
| style="background:#7092be" | || [[File:Al Xarq flag.png|50px|border]] || Al Xarq<br>الشرق || Sahil al-Ajanib || rowspan=8| [[File:MapofArbor taifas.png|250px]]
 
|-
== Military ==
| style="background:#f38c1b" | || [[File:Arkish flag.png|50px|border]] || Arkish‎<br>أركش‎ || [[Madinat al-Fath]]
 
|-
=== Civilians with weapons ===
| style="background:#1ee673" | || [[File:Jafasu flag.png|50px|border]] || Jafasu<br>جافاسو || Gharnata
 
|-
Although not part of the army, Francia maintains the fundamental right of self-defence. The possession and carrying of firearms is permitted, with the only restriction that one must be an adult and that weapons must be registered. Only a judge can cancel or restrict possession and carrying of weapons.
| style="background:#efe4b0" | || [[File:Kahf Maqal flag.png|50px|border]] || Kahf Maqal<br>كَهْف مَقَل || Jayyan
 
|-
As a result, many citizens have weapons in their possession. Almost every city or village has a shooting range, where citizens can practice. In some places civilian militias are formed, which organize tactical exercises. The possession, as well as the public carrying of weapons, is promoted by various organizations. More weapons are sold if there are tensions at the borders of the empire.
| style="background:#ffaec9" | || [[File:Maerifa flag.png|50px|border]] || Maerifa<br>معرفة || [[Qurtuba]]
 
|-
=== Military service ===
| style="background:#b5e61d" | || [[File:Mayurqa flag.png|50px|border]] || Mayurqa<br>مايورقا || Medina Mayurqa
 
|-
Every citizen is called up for military service at the age of eighteen. There is no distinction between men and women. Exceptions are possible, such as on grounds of health, height and when two older brothers and sisters are already or have been in military service. Military service can also be postponed, for example, so as not to interrupt an ongoing study.
| style="background:#c8bfe7" | || [[File:Tisinu flag.jpg|50px|border]] || Tisinu<br>تيسينو || Qadis
 
|-
After military service, men and women become part of the reserve army, insofar as they do not continue in the professional army. The reserve army can be summoned in the event of a threat of the kingdom, in addition there are compulsory annual exercises. The military service lasts two to three years, participation in the reserve army until the age of forty.
|}
 
=== Imperial Army ===
 
The size and equipment of the Kaiserliche Fränkische Armee (Imperial Frankish Army) is shrouded in mystery. There are no official figures available. At the foundation of Francia, the imperial army was drastically reformed, but the [[Amokolian Highlanders]] and [[Batavian Knights Charitable and Hospitaller of Amokolia]] were classified as units within the army. As a separate army unit is the Kaiserliche Guard (Imperial Guard), which is responsible for protecting the imperial family and property.
 
There are rumors that the army has an arsenal of nuclear and biological weapons, as well as directed-energy laser weapons. For the protection of the territory it is known that an "Eisenschild" (iron shield) has been set up, with which all enemy missiles and planes would be shot from the sky.
 
Ever since the revival of Amokolia, the personal military unit of the emperor, the [[Tassity Mansabdar]], has been active. This unit is not part of the Imperial Frankish Army, but works closely together and only responds to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_MyUGq7pgs Nawab of Tassity]. The unit has its own staff, facilities and equipment.
 
=== Secret Service ===
 
There is an intelligence service in Francia, which is constitutionally attached to the emperor. But no head office is known and even the name of the service is not known. That is why people talk about the "Geheimdienst" (secret service) or the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7-tkkcC6d0 "Kaisermänner"] (Emperor men). The service is referred to as "Brandenburg" in official documents.
 
== Economy ==
 
=== Energy ===
 
Upon the independence of the Kingdom of Amokolia, the country inherited the power plants from Shireroth. Due to overdue maintenance, several nuclear power stations were not safe enough. The kingdom has temporarily purchased electricity from Elwynn. But soon the government started working on renewing the energy supply and replacing the electricity grid.
 
Today, the last old Shirerian power plants are shut down and the energy supply consists of the combination of new small nuclear plants, molten salt plants and gas plants. The electricity grid has been completely replaced and set up redundant. There is national coordination of energy supply, but generated locally.
 
The molten salt power plants are a unique and pioneering development. The supply of thorium is sufficient for the energy supply for the next hundred years. The new nuclear power stations were built as a bunker with local storage of nuclear waste. This means that transport of nuclear waste is not necessary. Some nuclear power stations are combined with an isotope reactor (intended for medical use) and the enrichment of uranium.
 
=== Transport ===
[[File:MaximumSpeedinFrancia.png|thumb|right|The sign with the maximum speeds coming from Batavia]]
The Reichsautobahn, which is translated as the "Imperial highway", is the national motorway network in Francia. Large parts of the Reichsautobahn has no mandated speed limit for passenger cars. However, limits are posted (and enforced) in areas that are urbanised, substandard, accident-prone, or under construction. On speed-unrestricted stretches, an advisory speed limit (Richtgeschwindigkeit) of 130 km/u (81 mph) applies. While driving faster is not illegal as such in the absence of a speed limit, it can cause an increased liability in the case of a collision (which the mandatory auto insurance has to cover); courts have ruled that an "ideal driver" who is exempt from absolute liability for "inevitable" tort under the law would not exceed Richtgeschwindigkeit.
 
The construction of the Reichsautobahn started after the revival of the Kingdom of Amokolia. The old highways from the Shirerian era were converted or even completely rebuilt. In particular after Brandenburg was founded as the capital, new routes of the Reichsautobahn were built.
 
== Culture ==
 
=== Beer culture ===
 
Francia is a beer country. Most Frankish beers are cool bottom -fermented and are considered the best cool bottom- fermented beers from Micras. Especially in the area around Gänslein Kamm there is a high density of breweries. The city of Babenberch is centrally located in this area, where the traditional and national drink Rauchbier (smoked beer) comes from.
 
Most beers are brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot (purity command). This means that beer can only contain malted barley, water and hops. Moreover, the commandment prohibits the use of herbs and fruits. However, there are also beers that deviate from this, this is called Freibier (free beer). It is therefore mandatory to state on the packaging that it is a Freibier.




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Barikalus

إمارة باريكالوس

Riyasat of Çakaristan
Flag of the Barikalus
Subdivision Riyasat
Capital Al-Hamra
Largest cities Madinat al-Fath
Area 2,368,368 km2
Population 47,117,757
Nayib al'Amir Farhan bin Alsalam
Legislature
Languages Arboric
Time Zone CMT+1:30
Driving side right

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Barikalus, officially the Emirate of Barikalus (Arboric: إمارة باريكالوس), is a princely state of the Çakar Empire. Located in the north-east of the Empire, part of the continent of Apollonia. It forms the land borders with Lac Glacei to the north and Hurmu in the west, also maritime borders with Nouvelle Alexandrie. The coast is formed by the Antican Sea on the southwest, the Pond Strait on the southeast and Strait of Pearls on the east. The state surrounds the Khalij al-Salam (Arboric: خليج السلام) in which the capital is located. In the Strait of Pearls is the island of Mayurqa (Arboric: مايوركا) located.

The state was founded as a sovereign nation in 1685 as Emirate of Arbor on the continent of Keltia, which transformed after moving to Apollonia into the Emirate of Arbor in Barikalus. Between 1702 and 1704, the nation became a republic as a result of a coup d'état. The Arboric Civil War broke out and after international intervention, the nation was occupied by Çakaristan (initially as Great Apollonian Empire), Hurmu and Lac Glacei. Through the Dasil Agreement, parts of the territory were ceded and after a referendum, the remaining part was incorporated into the Çakar Empire.

Al-Hamra is the official capital and summer capital of the Çakar Empire. The administrative capital is Madinat al-Fath. The state is divided into seven taifas (provinces).


Name

The name "Barikalus" (Arboric: باريكالوس) means ‘land by the pond’, a reference to the nations location on the shore of Pond Strait. The earlier name "Arbor" was given to the original archipelago where the nation originated before the move. The name is Catologian for 'trees', referring to dense forestation on the islands. With the foundation of the Emirate that name was used for this new state. The name has been transliterated in the Arboric into 'arbur (أربور).


Geography

Geography of Barikalus

Water boundaries

Most of Barikalus' boundaries are water: the River Glacei, which forms the border with Hurmu from the Lac Glacei border, the Antican Sea along the west, the Strait of Monemici along the southwest, the Khalij al Salam, the Pond Strait along the southeast and Strait of Pearls along the east. The Dabab al-Sabah (morning mist bay) is part of the Strait of Pearls. The nation largest island, Mayurqa Island, is located in the same water.

Continental Peninsulas

The land mass of the nation can be roughly divided into two peninsulas, separated by the Khalij al Salam. The western peninsula is dominated by the Jibal al-Ahmar (Arboric: جبال الأحمر): the Red Mountains. Between these mountains and the River Glacei lies a watery lowland. There are many lakes and swamps, which are connected by a maze of streams and brooks.

From the mouth of the Glacei River in the Antican Sea to the Great Apollonian enclave of Vathia, lies a fertile coastal strip called: Qitae al-Bahr (Arboric: قطاع البحر): Sea strip. The southern coast along the Strait of Monemici is dominated by rocky cliffs and coves with sandy beaches.

Between the two peninsulas lies the Khalij al Salam, which is surrounded by a lowland. The coastline is jagged, but the landscape is slightly hilly. There are several islands in the gulf, including the island with the town of Al-Hamra. North of the gulf is the Maerifa Plain, which rises up to the northern border of the nation.

The eastern peninsula is dominated by the Jibal al-Hajar (Arboric: جبال الحجر): the Stone Mountains. The area between the mountains and the coast on the south and east sides is characterised by many streams and brooks, coming from the mountains and flowing into the sea. This area is called the Granary of Barikalus, because of its fertile land for agriculture. Further north, the landscape becomes dry and arid.

Mayurqa Island

The landscape of the island is characterised by woodlands, almond trees, fertile plains and often dramatic coastlines with sandy coves separated by craggy cliffs. The waters around the island contain many coral reefs.


History

See also the Timeline of Arbor

Arbor Spring

In the disastrous year of 1685, the very young Franco-Batavian Empire shook its foundations. A plot to overthrow the Kaiser von Francia and King of Batavia was carried out. At the same time, the ancient High Realm of Stormark fell and disappeared from Micras. A power vacuum arose.

On the way to Batavian Cibola, Arkadius Frederik Gustavus of Vinandy was poisoned. A bottle of whiskey he received from a loyal friend contained poison. This put the Kaiser in a coma. Because the Imperial Frankish Guard had not checked this bottle, a power struggle arose with the Tassity Mansabdar. The plane with the Kaiser and his family was therefore flown to the Arbor Isles. That archipelago was a jarldom of Stormark, which had not long before been granted to the Kaiser.

The chaos was complete when communication with the outside world was cut off. The Frankish Empire became ungovernable because the Kaiser and the Regent were missing. The Chancellor was shot, the Amokolian Highlanders turned against the Franks. In Batavia it was still possible to keep the country together on the continent of Benacia. But Arcadia, Batavian Cibola and Helderbourgh ceased to exist.

The remaining loyal troops of the Tassity Mansabdar together with the loyal Imperial Frankish Army formed a new force: the Muharibu Alhuriya (Arboric: محاربو الحرية). To protect their Kaiser, the Arbor Isles were isolated and cut off from the outside world. This created a new state, which sees itself as the only legitimate successor to the Frankish Empire: the Emirate of Arbor. The comatose Kaiser was declared an emir. He was given the name: Mahmud bin Alsalam, meaning: the praiseworthy son of peace.

The news of the emirate's foundation became known all over Micras, causing the stateless and former Stormarkians to hope for a safe haven. The central person they hoped for is the emirate. Her Storish roots are obvious, but for the Normans felt connected to her because she was their Imperial Chieftain. Together with the Jorviks, the Normans organized an armada of ships to sail as many people as possible to the Arbor Isles. The local militia, consisting mainly of former soldiers, had gained control of all kinds of weaponry. Among them were ships, submarines, fighter jets, helicopters, tanks, etc. Weapons were also collected from other former Storish areas, only what was left behind was destroyed.

The rumours that an armada was on its way to Arbor were not believed. Too unlikely. But it turned out to be true. Hundreds of ships of all sizes sailed the Arbor Isles. When they arrived, they were received by the Emira herself. The refugees were grateful that they were allowed to come, but also declared that they would no longer appear in public as skyclad. Micras is too unsafe for such a free expression.

With the prospect of the Kaiseress becoming a stateholder, the fugitive community of Froyalaners was alarmed. Some young people wanted to take up arms in order to obtain freedom by force. But this was not strategically feasible and did not have the support of the entire community. The reports about the armada and its shelter in the Emirate gave hope. In a petition, the Froyalan community asked for support to leave for Arbor. The Grand Vizier announced that the refugees were welcome, after which he sent ships to the Corprian Archipelago to explore a residential area there.

That same day the Grand Vizier was told that an alien ship had arrived in the port of Jazirat 'Uwyastar. This ship brought representatives of the lost tribes of the Torosh and Souf. They came to plead for the favour of the Emir to include their homeland into the Emirate. An expeditionary corps was sent out to explore the tribes' land. In this way the borders were determined and the area was annexed by the Emirate. The area was referred to as al-Manatiq al-Gharbia (Arboric: المناطق الغربية): western territories. This expansion forced the isolation and access policy to be changed, because the strict policy could not be maintained.

On 3.VIII.1687 AN the Emir awoke from his coma. When the news of the coma became known, people celebrated all over the Emirate. The Emir is alive and awake!

Move to Apollonia

In 1694 AN the whole country moved to the continent of Apollonia. The vast majority of people have no memory of this. In a mysterious way, this transformation took place without hurting anyone or being worse. All buildings and houses moved with them undamaged, only their arrangement and location changed. The capital Al-Hamra was a medium-sized city, but today it is located on a small island off the coast in the Gulf of Peace. Access to the capital is still limited, while the rest of the country is open for visits.

Because there are still people with a memory of Keltian Arbor, there is a split in society. More and more people are calling for people with these memories to be labelled psychologically ill. Only the Emir and Emira also have memories of Keltian Arbor.

The border between the two countries has been agreed with the new northern neighbour. A treaty with that country is expected soon. By treaty Bur Astir (Port Esther) was transferred to Hurmu.

Arboric Civil War

Main article: Arboric Civil War

On 20.X.1701 AN, the Arboric Civil War broke out after the incumbent Grand Vizier declared himself President, establishing a republic: the Arboric Republic of Barikalus. Five factions emerged, each pursuing its own goal and tearing the country apart. On 22.XI.1703 AN the Emir and Emira were executed.

Exactly 4 Norton years after the outbreak of the Civil War, it was ended on 20.X.1704 AN. The Arboric Republic of Barikalus and Farooqite Caliphate had been defeated. The country was divided into three occupation zones under Çakaristan (initially as Great Apollonian Empire), Hurmu and Lac Glacei.

Partition

During the occupation, the country became the State of Barikalus. Through the Dasil Agreement, it has been determined how the occupation will transition to a new future situation. This was changed somewhat with the outcome of the referendum, which incorporated Barikalus into the Çakar Empire.

Taifas

The taifas are the provinces within the emirate. The exact statehood of the taifas is unclear, as Barikalus does not formally have a constitution or state code. The word "taifa" (Arboric: طائفة) means "party", "band" or "faction".

Flag Taifa Capital Map
Al Xarq flag.png Al Xarq
الشرق
Sahil al-Ajanib MapofArbor taifas.png
Arkish flag.png Arkish‎
أركش‎
Madinat al-Fath
Jafasu flag.png Jafasu
جافاسو
Gharnata
Kahf Maqal flag.png Kahf Maqal
كَهْف مَقَل
Jayyan
Maerifa flag.png Maerifa
معرفة
Qurtuba
Mayurqa flag.png Mayurqa
مايورقا
Medina Mayurqa
Tisinu flag.jpg Tisinu
تيسينو
Qadis