Nation/South Miruva
United Socialist States and Territories of South Miruva
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| Motto: "Power to the People!" | |||
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| Region | The Leftist Assembly | ||
| Capital | Upper Lamune City | ||
| Official languages | English, Spanish | ||
| Government | Constitutional Republic | ||
| - | Chief Executive | Moski Emers (GPC) | |
| - | Deputy Executive | Andrew Matteo (UDL) | |
| - | Head of the People's Assembly | Elise Hamm (EP) | |
| Legislature | The People's Assembly | ||
| History | |||
| - | Spanish Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata founded | 1776 | |
| - | Argentine Independence | 1816 | |
| - | Argentine Disintegration | 1859-1870 | |
| - | Independence from Vorslanka | 01/04/2017 | |
| - | Prov. Articles Ratified | 04/14/2017 | |
| Area | |||
| - | Total | 62,104 km2 23,978 sq mi |
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| Population | |||
| - | 2017 estimate | 720 million | |
| - | Density | 11,593.46/km2 30,027.53/sq mi |
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| GDP (PPP) | 2017 estimate | ||
| - | Total | M$52.4 trillion | |
| - | Per capita | M$72,900 | |
The UNITED SOCIALIST STATES AND TERRITORIES OF SOUTH MIRUVA, typically referred to as South Miruva or the USSSM, is a compact but quickly growing nation along the Lamune and Folsom River Valleys. With a population of roughly 700 million, and a land area of roughly 60,000 square kilometers, South Miruva is a powerful Union of 4 Regions (not to be confused with Regions made up of multiple nation-states) and 1 Special Administrative District, though all 5 run under the same regional authority system. Currently the largest city is Upper Lamune City (population roughly 13.4 million), which is the capital and Special Administrative District, located in the western half of the nation. To the east is the Atlantic Ocean, which South Miruva has a roughly 80 km coastline with (disregarding the Lamune River Delta). To the north lies the Republic of Vorslanka, to the west lies the Republic of Vunca, and to the south lie the Folsoma Federation and People's Republic of Bastana. South Miruva is at the northern fringe of a geographic area known as Patagonia in South America, formerly part of the disintegrated Argentine state.
South Miruva is a global leader in agricultural and an emerging power in technological exports, with an annual GDP of over M$52 trillion (Miruvian Dollars). It is heavily geared towards environmentally friendly policy, with renewable energy widespread and conservation efforts particularly in the Lamune River Delta relatively successful. South Miruva also has an emerging space program and experimental genetics research program.
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History
Precolonial and Colonial Periods
The first human settlement of the South Miruva area was carried out by hunter-gatherers setting out south from the rugged terrain of modern-day Vorslanka. Some settled down in the barren but dependable forests of the Lamune River Delta, and eventually with the advent of agriculture indpendently in the Americas cultivation of crops like maize, quinoa, and potatoes was possible. This allowed for basic sustenance until European contact in the late 1500s as Spanish explorers came further south from Portuguese Brazil and Spanish New Spain, including the city of Buenos Aires. The area was ultimately colonized by the Spanish as the Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata following discovery of silver and other resources.
Independence and Disintegration of Argentina
By the 1820s Argentina had broken off from Spain, but faced infighting over a policy of unitarianism and a strong central government over autonomy, similar to the Western European or East Asian systems, versus federalism and a federation of decentralized states, similar to the U.S. system. In the midst of the civil war, a united, third coalition formed in 1859, made of Italian, Austro-Hungarian, and Balkan/Slavic immigrants who supported unitarianism but with more democratic involvement. The collapse of the Argentine state was thus inevitable, and by 1870 five new nations had formed: the Republic of Vorslanka, capital at Buenos Aireas; the Republic of Vunca, capital at San Carlos de Bariloche; the People's Republic of Bastanta, capital at Valcheta (renamed Bauxera 1902); the Folsoma Federation, capital at Comodoro Rivadavia (later moved to Staunton 1883); and the Fuego Free Republic, capital at Rio Grande. Vorslanka was the most powerful, controlling all former Argentine territory north of the coast of the city of Las Grutas. The coast south of Las Grutas was mostly under control of the Folsoma Federation, with a brief bit of coastline for Bastanta. The Fuego Free Republic controlled the Argentine half of the Tierra De Fuego islands as well as the Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands). Vunca controlled the Andean and northwestern areas, with no coastline at all. These borders did not change until present day with two notable exceptions, the first being in the 1904 Vorslankan invasion of Bastanta which was quickly repelled due to Folsoman volunteers assisting in defense, leading to minimum casualties. However, discontent in the Western European-majority province of South Miruva finally erupted against Vorslanka in late 2016, with ethnic and political tensions driving them apart from the Italian- and Balkan-majority population of Vorslanka.
War of South Miruvian Independence
On November 3rd, 2016 protesters demanding more autonomy and recognition of minorities were attacked by Vorslankan military police sent to Upper Lamune City. One died and thirteen were injured from blunt trauma injuries, caused by brutal clubbing and beating. Outrage swept across the province, and by the 24th martial law was declared as violent protest also begun. By Christmas 2016 militias had been formed, organized under the banner of the Miruvian People's Defense League. Fighting finally broke out on the 29th of December with a firefight in North Granse, 20 km from the provincial capital of Upper Lamune City. On the 2nd of January a massive uprising took place in cities around the province, and by 13:30 SMDT (UTC-4) most urban centers were secured, with nearly 10,000 troops marching north to the provincial border to construct and defend fortifications. At 4:00 SMDT on the 4th the last Vorslankan forces had been repelled, captured, and/or killed from the province, and negotiations began. At 16:25 SMDT, the Treaty of San Carlos was signed in the neutral nation of Vunca, granting South Miruva total independence in return for M$2,500,000 of war reparations and the exchange of all prisoners.
Transitional Period
A Provisional Assembly was formed, tasked with the job of establishing a system of government. Massive population growth primarily from immigration proved to be chaotic, and lack of structured organization led to confusion over jurisdiction and even the definition of citizenship. After just about four months of drafting the Provisional Articles of Administration of the USSSM were released to public viewing, and on Friday, April 14th, 2017 the Provisional Articles were ratified in the first democratic referendum/election in South Miruvian history. Abiding by the provisions of the Articles, on Friday, April 21st, 2017 the April Special elections were held, allowing the administration defined in the Articles to take its place.
Provisional Period
The current administration is a Provisional Authority, and its main objectives are to provide oversight and devise a permanent solution/system. The current Chief Executive and Deputy Executive as well as People's Assemblypersons, Regional Governors, and Regional Councilpersons will retain their positions until the 2018 inauguration of the first standard administration. On Monday, May 8th, 2017, the Provisional Authority was inaugurated where it will remain until early January or longer next year.
Geography
Terrain
The USSSM is located in southeastern South America along the Atlantic coast. Agriculture is widespread along the fertile Lamune River Valley, which winds west to east through the nation. However this has to be limited with relatively long and snowy winters, which is why many live in major cities instead of in isolated villages and towns. Along the southern border with the Folsoma Federation the Great Southern Range looms, which can reach nearly 5,200 meters above sea level with the highest point in South Miruva, Mt. Gattis. The entire nation lies on the Patagonian highlands, though the Lamune and Folsom Rivers cut through them and have levelled out their banks over centuries. There is no major geological activity, though the ecology of the Lamune River Delta is quite diverse in life. Natural harbors at Port Miruva and Beauvton allow for international trade as well. The Lamune is navigable for trade and travel past the city of Ria, though it is disrupted at the Upper Lamune Dam which can be bypassed via the Granse Canal. To the west lie the foothills of the mighty Andes, and to the north lies flat highlands which open into plains in Vorslanka.
Climate
In general, the USSSM has a cool to temperate environment almost year-round. Temperatures in winter can reach as low as -18C, while in summer they can approach 35C. Combined with little precipitation and biting winds, the area is naturally quite inhospitable. Advances in agriculture as well as the Lamune River, which provides freshwater from snowmelt from the Andes, sustains the population here. Climate and weather is nearly uniform across the Union, with the exception of the Great Southern Range. The mountain range is snow-covered almost year-round, making winter holiday and sports activities very popular for both domestic and international visitors.
People
The population of the USSSM is widely varied in demographics. Roughly 89.6% have some European-descended relative in their immediate family. The majority of families originate from France, the UK, Spain, Italy, and the Low Countries, with a sizable Vorslankan minority with Balkan and Slavic roots. Within the last few years however an increasing number of individuals have arrived from East Asia, particularly the PRC, ROC, ROK, Japan, and Vietnam.
Roughly 84% of the population lives within 25 km of an urban center with more than 1 million residents.
The people of the Union have widely differing religious beliefs, though nearly 45% are either atheist or nonreligious. The majority of the other 55% follows a form of Christianity, mainly Protestantism or Catholicism. Most of the Vorslankan minority follows Eastern Orthodoxy, while the considerable population of Southwest Asian ethnicities generally follows Islam. A negligible portion of the population believes in Judaism or native belief systems.
Government
National Level
National government is based in the capital, Upper Lamune City. It is split into two wings, like all other levels of government: administrative and legislative.
Administrative Wing
The Administrative Wing of the national government consists of the Chief and Deputy Executives as well as their advisors, staffers, and secretaries. It is headquartered in Upper Lamune City, though there are national Administrative Offices other than the central one referred to by its street address, 1000 Equality Blvd.
Chief Executive
The Chief Executive is the Head of State and also the Head of Government for the Union, and is specifically tasked by the Provisional Articles with multiple roles:
"The roles of Chief Diplomat for the Union, Commander in Chief of the Union, and Primary Administrator of the State shall also be vested in the Chief Executive."
The Chief Executive must sign bills passed by the People's Assembly into law in order for them to go into effect. In addition, he/she is responsible for appointing administrative positions, including secretaries, advisors, managers, and regional judges. These nominations must be given consent by 60% of the People's Assembly.
Deputy Executive
The Deputy Executive serves as a secondary leader of the Union, acting as a top advisor but also given the power to pass and/or sign bills into law. If either of the Executives rejects the bill, the bill must return to the Assembly for revising and/or a second vote. The Deputy Executive's consent is also required for any appointments by the Chief Executive, though he/she him/herself cannot make any, and may only suggest nominees. The primary role of the Deputy Executive is to oversee individual regions and make state visits abroad representing the Chief Executive, who will only make limited trips in extraordinary or significant circumstances.
Administrative Positions
There are currently 6 national level advisors that serve in the Administrative Wing, though further roles may be created. They include the:
- Advisor of Resources, Industry, and Economic Systems (ARIES): Oversees production, finance, and resources of the Union
- Advisor of Internal Management (AIM): Oversees internal investigations, intelligence services, and government regulation
- Welfare, Education, and Basic Services Advisor (WEBS): Oversees public welfare systems including pensions, education, healthcare, and emergency services
- Munitions, Emergency, and Defense of the Union Security Advisor (MEDUSA): Oversees national defense logistics and operations
- Progress and Society Advisor: Oversees cultural programs as well as environmental and scientific initiatives
- Global Activity and Situation Advisor (GASA): Oversees international relations and communication
Legislative Wing
The People's Assembly
The People's Assembly consists of Assemblypersons elected by region, with one Assemblyperson per 5 million residents in each region. Assemblypersons are elected in order of preference; for example, if 5 Assemblyperson positions are open, voters must choose 5 candidates on their ballots. This is to prevent candidates from gaining a seat with simply a few votes: if votes are cast for the two or so most popular candidates, anyone can simply get in for the other three slots with just enough votes (i.e. out of 100 votes the top two earn 90, the remaining candidates could receive just a combined vote of 10 to win a seat). Assemblyperson candidates must be a citizen of the Union, defined in the Articles as a national born in lands owned and/or claimed by the Union or having resided in lands owned and/or claimed by the Union for more than five years. The People's Assembly is responsible for creating national legislation, approving administrative positions, and most importantly drafting a permanent document of authority.
Regional Level
The four regions (Upper Lamune, Montierra, Mialtyosk, Bessamarago) and the Special Administrative District (Capital District) share the same structure of government: one Regional Governor, a high Regional Court, and five Regional Councilpersons.
Administrative Wing
Regional Governor
Regional Court
Legislative Wing
Regional Council
Municipal Level
The majority of municipalities use the same municipal level government system: one Mayor or Townsperson (the latter position primarily used in rural towns and villages), a Municipal Court, and a Municipal Board with varying numbers of Board Trustees, usually ranging from 5 to as many as 25, depending on population.
