Nation/Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco

People's Republic of Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco
La Populara Respubliko de Imperia Lyndonio kaj Montefalco
People's Republic of Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco ; La Populara Respubliko de Imperia Lyndonio kaj Montefalco
	Motto: "La Leĝo de Komunumoj precipe" ; "The Law of Commons above all"
	Anthem: "Laŭdo al la Revolucio" ; "Praise to the Revolution"
Region	Flauxier Continent
Capital	Diascon
Largest city	Laxtercon
Official languages	Esperanto, English, Daux
Recognised national languages	English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
Demonym	Davantian
Government	Socialist Republic under Parliamentary Democracy
Legislature	Blurschtriek
History
Area
Population
GDP (nominal)	2017 estimate
Gini (2015)	0.00583; low
HDI (2016)	0.98; very high
Currency	Davantian Karsk; (Karsk) (κ)
Date format	dd ˘ mm ˘ yyyy
Drives on the	left
Calling code	18
ISO 3166 code	ILAM
Internet TLD	.lm
a.	The President is only a figurehead of the peoples’ unity as one nation under one flag and serves only ceremonial duties. Since the President is already deceased, a person shall be elected Presidential Regent to execute the duties of the Office of the President as stated in the 1998 Amendment of the 1922 Constitution.
b.	The prime minister functions as the chief executive officer of the country and is elected through the hybrid electoral system of Davantian-style voting.
c.	The President (or Presidential Regent) serves ex officio as the Consul of the Kraignow, in accordance with 1998 Amendment of the 1922 Constitution.

The People's Republic of Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco (also known as ILAM) is a unitary socialist republic under a parliamentary democracy. It is composed eight provinces with one autonomous district, which serves as the national capital. ILAM is the largest country in the Flauxier Continent in terms of land area, occupying most of the northern portion. The territorial span of the country can be attributed to its historical roots to Imperial Lyndonia and Royal Montefalco.

ILAM is considered one of the world's most powerful and sizeable countries and economies, having a 2017 nominal GDP of 269 trillion karsks or 94.246 quadrillion NS dollars. With a population of 2.625 billion and a land area of 17.1 sq. km. (6.602 sq. mi), the country is a culturally-diverse and ecologically-thriving community, serving as a home to ethnically diverse cosmopolitans and a wide variety of wildlife, flora, and fauna.

Etymology

The country's name is from the names of ancient nations Lyndonia and Montefalco. The UFSI reused the name of the two former nations to give credit to the roots of ILAM. The country's former name is Davant from the antiquated native Daux word "Devianto," which means "child of the sun." Davant was chosen by the GPD in order to consolidate the people of the earlier United Kingdom under a one-nation identity. The demonym "Davantian" is being used today after Act of Parliament 1032 changed it from "Unionist."

Official Name in Daux

The country's official full name in Daux, a major native language, is "Po Tam je Imperaux Lyndenoi afas Mondefauko Vereinid in po Reschtjavique" that literally translates to "The People of Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco united in the Republic." The official translation, however, according to the National Office for Native Languages, is The Republic of the People of Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco.

Official Name in Esperanto

Esperanto was adopted as an official language in ILAM during the Reconstruction of 2000. The former nation of Montefalco used Esperanto as one of its languages along with French and Spanish. The official full name of ILAM in Esperanto is "La Populara Respubliko de Imperia Lyndonio kaj Montefalco," which literally translates to the official English name.

History

Union of the Two Crowns (1458)

ILAM, before it became a republic, was once a kingdom. In 1458, the Great Collydorn War between the Empire of Lyndonia and Kingdom of Montefalco officially ended through a Declaration of Truce and Union. The declaration was made by King Liam VIII of Montefalco (later will be known as Liam the Great) and Grand Duke Bennet I of Lyndonia (later will be known as Bennet the Magnificent). The result of such declaration is the United Kingdom of Lyndonia and Montefalco ruled by two kings.

The Owl Revolt and the First Republic (1921/1922)

Several dynasties have interchangeably led the great Union. Due to familial controversies and some foreign intrusions, the administrative capability of the monarchy fell and the Royal Family weakened. The Knights of the Crescent Moon, who once protected King Liam I, led a series of revolutionary campaigns to reclaim what they called "the former glory of Liam's Union." Hence, the Owl Revolt was launched in December 1921 and a Provisional Government was established in January the following year. The leadership of the Provisional Government introduced the call for a Constitution Convention. In 27th March 1922, the Republic of Davant was proclaimed with the 1922 Constitution ratified overwhelmingly by the public.

Flauxier War and the Second Republic (1939/1941)

Party Dictatorship swept across the nation in the late 1920s. Growing cynicism was apparent in the citizens. Political anomalies were being uncovered and the bureaucracy severely weakened. Despite these, the Grand Party of Davant (GPD), whose founding members came from the Knights of the Crescent Moon, kept hold of the country and continued to rule until the Flauxier War in 1939. All Davantian males were drafted for the war, regardless of age. This move of the Government triggered a public outcry for Government overhaul and the banning of GPD.

The Subterranean Republic (1969)

After the fall of the GPD, a new populist Provisional Government was installed. The military and the coalition of political parties who helped in pushing for the ban against GPD convened as the People's State Council. All decisions are made in assembly. However, such system was later proven inefficient and ineffective. Due to the rising tension within the State Council, the United Front for Socialist ILAM (UFSI) broke away from the State Council and declared a state of war against the Provisional Government. UFSI vowed to destroy the "authoritarian, imperialist, capitalist, and feudalistic" council, declaring the Subterranean Republic.

The Parliamentarian Reform (1986)

The Provisional Government led by the State Council fell in 1976 following the Laxtercon Uprising. The Subterranean Republic of UFSI helped the rebels conquer the Government artillery in Bourton which eventually led to the decisive victory of the Socialist Campaign and the Laxtercon Uprising. In 1979, exactly a decade after the installation of Provisional Government, the The Republic of Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco was proclaimed. In 1986, the UFSI succeeded in amending the 1922 Constitution; hence, the parliamentary reform was instituted. The new republic, which espouses Parliamentary multi-party democracy, is led by the UFSI since then.

The New Republic (1998)

Internal turmoil as to how socialism is to be implemented in the country led to eventual fall of the UFSI. In 1991, the UFSI leadership espoused "ideological purity" which led to the killing of thousands of Davantians and even foreigners who expressed dissent. Ideological Purity Tests were required before anyone can be admitted to schools and work. This system led to the rise of the number of out-of-school youth, the fall of literacy rate, and the Great Last Quarter Crisis of 1991. People died of famine, farmlands fell out of use due to drought, and factories closed down due to lack of workers who passed the ideological purity requirement. Such atrocities commited by the UFSI created a large dissenter group within the party itself. Albert Quay, the leader of this dissenter group, suddenly became a core personality of the struggle against the socialist-turned-authoritarian UFSI regime. Quay introduced his ideas and began campaigning for "true socialist governance." The people loved Quay and the term "Quayism" became a buzzword of the mid-1990s. The UFSI eventually collapsed and Quay's group suddenly found themselves at the helm of power. The group did not waste any time and started with their work immediately. With Quay's leadership, the Davantian People's Democratic Party worked for the abolition of the authoritarian laws passed by the UFSI and undertook the necessary action to reform the economy for true socialism.

Geography and Environment

Demographics

Politics and Government

The ruling party in ILAM is the Soc-DP2. ILAM follows a system of socialist republicanism under parliamentary democracy. For more information on politics, government, and administration of ILAM, see the page on The People's Government.

Economy and Development

Science and Technology

Education

Basic Education

The current basic education in ILAM follows a uniquely-constructed twelve-year system that allows students to progress in the learning levels regardless of age. ILAM Government provides free basic education through state-operated schools. Pre-elementary and elementary schools in ILAM provide strong foundational education that students can and will be able to use when they study in local schools or abroad. High schools (Grades 7 to 10) offer the intermediate form of the lessons studied in elementary. Advanced Placement classes are offered in select high schools. The junior colleges deliver general and specialised pre-university education. Junior college programmes are divided into (1) General Academic, (2) STEM, (3) HUMSS, (4) Arts and Design, (5) Sports, and (6) Accounting, Business and Management. College-Level Placement classes are offered in select junior colleges.

ILAM operates dedicated schools for science and technology (National Science Academy), for arts and design (Academia Nacional de Artes), for special education (National Centre for Special Education), for gifted education (School of Advanced and Individualised Study), and for technical and vocational education (National Center for Vocational Study) along with local schools and polytechnics.

University and Lifelong Education

ILAM is known as an "education tourism" destination for its top-level university programmes. The premier national university of ILAM is the National University of Diascon, which operates campuses all over the country. Other renowned collegiate institutions in ILAM are: Laxtercon State University, National Academy of Military Science and Tactics, Université de Beaumont, Universitato de la Mondo, Glaston College of Business and Trade, University of Management and Economics, Arndoc Institute of Marine Sciences, and the Briston Institute of Green Sciences.

For more information, see Education in ILAM.

Language

Culture

International Standing

Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco is considered as a political and economic superpower in its region and in the world. As one of the oldest countries in the world, ILAM is sometimes referred to as one of the "Living Bearers of Antiquity." The country continues to have a well-polished international record as a member of various international organisations.

World Assembly

Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco is the sole country in the Flauxier Continent which stands as a member of the World Assembly. The Flauxier Continent does not have a WA Delegate due to this. ILAM functions as the region's voting voice in the WA.

International Soviet of Nations

The country is one of the founding members of the International Soviet of Nations, the world's leading organisation supporting global socialism. ILAM serves as its current Chairperson following the Soviet's five-year rotation service. Under ILAM's leadership, the International Soviet of Nations has succeeded in the expanding socialism across all nations.

The Free Alliance

The Free Alliance is an international movement pushing for democracy and supporting all democratic efforts in authoritarian countries. ILAM currently serves as a member of the Executive Council. The Free Alliance was one of the major international forces which helped democratise ILAM against the GPD and UFSI regimes.