West Amokolia
| Königreich von Amokolië Kingdom of Amokolia West-Amokolië – West Amokolia | |||
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| Motto: Licentia pro Totus (Liberty and Justice) | |||
| Anthem: NA | |||
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| Map versions | 9.4b - Present | ||
| Capital | Brandenburg | ||
| Largest city | Brandenburg, Frankfurt-am-Oder, Hyfrost and Colonia Arcadia | ||
| Official language(s) | Amokolian, Common Tongue | ||
| Official religion(s) | Holy Catologian Church | ||
| Demonym | Amokolian, Amoks, Ammish | ||
| - Adjective | Amokolian, Amoks, Ammish | ||
| Government | Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy | ||
| - King of Amokolia | Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy | ||
| - Chancellor | Augustin Prager | ||
| - Legislature | Reichstag | ||
| Establishment | 1504 AN (May 12, 2005) | ||
| Area | 2,755,008 km2 | ||
| Population | 3,565,849 (1669 AN) | ||
| Active population | 1 | ||
| Currency | Amokolian Mark | ||
| Calendar | |||
| Time zone(s) | CMT-9, CMT+2 and CMT+12 | ||
| Mains electricity | |||
| Driving side | right | ||
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| National website | |||
| National forum | |||
| National animal | Amokolian Goose (Branta canadensis) | ||
| National food | Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) | ||
| National drink | Beer | ||
| National tree | Sessile oak (Quercus petraea) | ||
| Abbreviation | AMK | ||
West Amokolia, officially the Kingdom of Amokolia, (Germanian: Königreich von Amokolië; Mishalanese: Королество Амоколия, Korolestvo Amokoliya), is a country in the north of Benacia with small parts on Apollonia and the Madison Isles. The country lies to the Northern Sea and borders Elwynn, Unified Governorates of Benacia, Inner Benacia, Kalgachia, Batavia and Stormark. The parts on the Madison Isles are in the Great Western Sea and the part on the main island borders Batavia. The part on Apollonia borders Norrland.
The current West Amokolia originated at the Kalirion Fracture, where the country formed a kingdom under the rule of Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy, from the House of Vinandy. This created a de facto personal union with Batavia, since Arkadius is already king of the Kingdom of Batavia and later also with the Grand Duchy of Helderbourgh. Among some Amokolians, the kingdom is classified as the Kingdom of West-Amokolia because the original Amokolian territories lie to the east of the present kingdom. The areas Automatics (or Amokolian Islands), Mishalan, (eastern) Olesääd and Vattnaland are considered part of the kingdom, but are not under control.
The capital of West Amokolia is the city of Brandenburg. This city was founded when the current Kingdom of Amokolia was founded. The ancient capital Anun, on the island of Drakenoya, is not part of the kingdom. This made it necessary to choose a new capital.
West Amokolia is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The current king is Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy. The parliament is the Reichstag, consisting of the Sænate and House of Representatives.
Geography
Cities
The following list sorts all the cities in West Amokolia that are and once were on the MCS map:
| Coat of Arms | City | Province | Population | Notes |
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| - | Accolaide | Tsofnland | - | - |
| - | Adlerhafen | Agningas | - | earlier: Haven |
| - | Belledin | Agningas | - | - |
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Brandenburg | Hauptstadtregion Brandenburg | - | - |
| - | Cherokee | Olesääd | - | - |
| - | Colonia Arcadia | Greater Gosling | - | - |
| - | Corrigible | Agningas | - | - |
| - | Djugagrad | Agningas | - | - |
| - | Earendil | Absentia | - | - |
| - | East Mishalan Muse | Generalitätslande Mishalan | - | - |
| - | Einhornstadt | Agningas | - | earlier: Einhornsby |
| - | Erion | Absentia | - | - |
| - | Esteron | Hyfrost | - | earlier: Estersbyur |
| - | Floriana | Agningas | - | - |
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Frankfurt-am-Oder | Absentia | - | earlier: Frankfurt |
| - | Hirstbaum | Tsofnland | - | earlier: Highboom |
| - | Hyfrost | Hyfrost | - | - |
| - | Iskander | Olesääd | - | - |
| - | Jacob-La-Ville | Agningas | - | - |
| - | Johannsdorf | Generalitätslande Mishalan | - | earlier: Jeanezville |
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Jorvik | Jorvik | - | - |
| - | Kongsvinger | Agningas | - | earlier: Aranvinger |
| - | Martinstadt | Tsofnland | - | earlier: Mürtin |
| - | Mittlere Stadt | Olesääd | - | - |
| - | Neue Vene | Generalitätslande Mishalan | - | earlier: Niü Vena |
| - | New Sebastopol | Agningas | - | - |
| - | Ny Svergië | Tsofnland | - | - |
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Port Goose | Greater Gosling | - | - |
| - | Rovarion | Agningas | - | earlier: Rovarsbyur |
| - | Schönwalde | Absentia | - | earlier: Serovopolis |
| - | Szhôd | Tsofnland | - | - |
| - | Tel-Amok | Tsofnland | - | - |
| - | Thrallshafen | Hyfrost | - | earlier: Fjorleifsbyur and Thrallshaven |
| - | Trenton | Absentia | - | - |
| - | Tsofnhafen | Agningas | - | earlier: Tsofnhafn and Vanyar |
| - | Venantia | Agningas | - | - |
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Westminster | Amokolian Brettania | - | - |
- bold: current capital of West Amokolia.
- italic: not on the current MCS-map.
History
Main article: History of Amokolia
Pre 1672 AN
Amokolia was originally founded in 1504 AN (May 12, 2005). The pre Micras 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 islands, then the territory expanded on the mainland of Benacia.
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 Ocian Federation. The country was liberated during the Amokolian war (1556-1557 AN).
But after two Norton years, Amokolia became part of the 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 Auspicious Occasion, Amokolia disappeared from the map.
Independent Amokolia
The chaos and instability during the Kalirion Fracture prompted a new independent West Amokolia. This new West Amokolia was founded with control over the areas of Absentia, Agningas, Hyfrost, (western) Olesääd and Tsofnland. The Declaration of Brandenburg is the official declaration of independence.
In 1672 AN, the Amokolian Highlanders invaded Mishalan.
In 1675, the government of the Kingdom of Amokolia acknowledged in the Treaty of Concord that its short form was to be West Amokolia and not the simple Amokolia:
- [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.
Demographics
Based on the census of 1669 AN, the population of West Amokolia is: 3,565,849.
Government
The Kingdom of Amokolia is currently governed by a military council. The appointment of a king is the first step towards the formation of a constitutional heritage monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. The intended king is Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy.
Independence
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 Froyalanish 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.
The king of Batavia, Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy, was invited to become king of Amokolia. His coronation was on 12 Weidemond 1672, 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.
Reichstag
In the I.1674 elections, only the Amokolian Freedom Front and the Conservative Historical Party seats in the Reichstag:
| Name | Abbr. | Leader | Ideology | Political position | AM's | |
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| Amokolian Freedom Front | AFF | Henry Hirsh | Socialism | Centre left | Reichstag: 32 / 100 | |
| Konservative Historical Party | KHP | Augustin Prager | Conservatism | Right wing | Reichstag: 68 / 100 | |
Foreign Relations
- Main article: Foreign relations of Amokolia
Amokolia profiles itself as an independent and neutral nation. The policy is mainly focused on good neighborliness, since diplomatic contact is primarily sought with neighboring countries. As a result of the de facto personal union with Batavia and Helderbourgh, Amokolia maintains friendly relations with these countries. But is sovereign in foreign policy.
Compared to the various other Vulture States, Amokolia is not a member of the Raspur Pact. Although previous incarnations and protector states of the Kingdom of Amokolia were members of the Micras Treaty Organization, Amokolia is not a member.
Military
Civilians with weapons
Although not part of the army, Amokolia 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.
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 kingdom.
Military service
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.
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.
Armed forces
The Amokolian armed forces are made up of different units:
- Amokolian Highlanders
- Batavian Knights Charitable and Hospitaller of Amokolia
- Tassity Mansabdar (a military unit from Natopia loyal to the Nawab of Tassity)
Economy
Various companies are active in West Amokolia:
| Company Logo | Company Name | Activities | Company headquarters |
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Amokolische Moter Werke (AMK) | car manufacturer | Brandenburg |
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Brandenburger Post | newspaper | Brandenburg |
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 redunant. There is national coordination of energy supply, but generated locally.
The molten salt power plants are a unique and pioneering development. The supply of torium 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.
Culture
Beer culture
Amokolia is a beer country. Most Amokolian 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.
Bierfest
Every year the Bierfest (beer festival) is celebrated, on the wedding date of Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy and Clara des Vinandy - Sundara Waffel-Paine: 7 Weidemond. The Bierfest is opened by a parade of brass bands, floats and the first beer barrel. The partygoers wear traditional costumes, the "lederhose" for men and the "dirndl" for women. The Bierfest is celebrated in large tents, beer halls and beer gardens.
The national first beer barrel is tapped by the king. This is done locally by the mayor or other local administrator. Only beer approved by the Brandenburg Bierhaus may be served, often only Amokolian beers. The beer is served in a special beer mug, which is removed from the mug safe for this occasion. The beer mug of the king is picked up with a grand ceremony from the mug safe in Vinandy.
Traditional music is played during the festivities, often with a large "Oom-pah-pah" part. Favourite is to eat bratwurst while drinking beer.
National Symbols
Because of the turbulent history of Amokolia, the national symbols are a composition from this history:
- The flag of West Amokolia consists of a white hemmed cross of Saint George on a red surface. The red color is derived from the red color on the flag of the Kingdom of Victoria, making the red color deeper than the red color of the original flag of Amokolia. The cross is derived from the original flag of Amokolia, with the cross in the upper left corner. The current flag was introduced in 1671 AN.
- The West Amokolian coat of arms is composed of part of the coat of arms of the capital Brandenburg and the symbol of the winter oak. This symbol was first used on the Amokolian flag when the country was part of the Kingdom of Victoria.
- National anthem
- The national animal is the Amokolian Goose, also known as the Branta Canadensis.
- The national tree is the winter oak, also known as the Quercus petraea.
Holidays
- Foundation day: 12 Weidemond.
Calendar
The West Amokolian calendar is a combination of the Norton calendar and Gregorian calendar. The era is the same as the Norton calendar, but the months are the same as the Gregorian calendar with its own names. The calendar thus corresponds to the New Batavian Calendar, as used in Batavia.
- January: Eismond (Ice Month)
- February: Taumond (Dew Month)
- March: Lenzmond (Spring month)
- April: Blühendermond (Flowering Month)
- May: Weidemond (Meadow Month)
- June: Brachmond (Fallow Month)
- July: Heumond (Hay Month)
- August: Erntemond (Harvest Month)
- September: Herbstmond (Autumn Month)
- October: Weinmond (Wine Month)
- November: Nebelmond (Misty Month)
- December: Düstermond (Dark Month)
