Archprincipality of Ascar
Archprincipality of Ascar Erzfürstentum Ascar (German) | |
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| Motto: But we persevere | |
| Anthem: Gott erhalte Georg den Erzfürst | |
 Location of Ascarian claims in Europe | |
| Capital | Prinzenstadt auf Lachs |
| Official languages | English, German |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Demonym(s) | Ascarian |
| Government | Unitary semi-constitutional monarchy |
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| Legislature | Imperial Council |
| House of Peers | |
| House of Knights | |
| Establishment | |
| 31 October 1918 | |
• Petition for Independence | 11 June 2022 |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 722 (De facto) 1 (De jure) |
| Currency | Pound sterling |
| Time zone | UTC+0:00 (GMT) |
| Driving side | left |
The Archprincipality of Ascar, more commonly known as Ascar, is a micronation with claims in central Europe and the United Kingdom. The Archprincipality was founded in 2022 and is currently administrated from its embassy in Kingston upon Hull.
Ascar is ruled by a semi-constitutional monarch, who is currently the Archprince George. The micronation also has the Imperial Council who pass laws.
Ascar is not currently in any formal alliance or agreement with any micronation. Ascar does however recognise any nation which wishes to be recognised as a micronation.
History
Ascar was founded on 11 June 2022 as a successor state to Austria-Hungary. It was founded by the current Archprince, George, who was inspired by European territories and titles. It originally claimed land on the border of Liechtenstein and Austria. It was then decided that for administrative purposes that it would be beneficially to the Archprincipality that land was also claimed in the Archprince's homeland, the United Kingdom. That land became Prinzenstadt auf Lachs, or Lachs for short, and has served as the capital of the Archprincipality since.
Politics and government
As a semi-constitutional monarchy the Archprince, as head of state, plays a part in law making. The laws are made by the Imperial Council, a two house institution based on the Westminster system. The two houses are the House of Peers, membership is by right of nobility, and the House of Knights, members are elected but must be a member of an order of Ascarian chivalry.
Archprince
The Archprince is the head of state of Ascar and commander-in-chief of the Ascarian Armed Forces. He uses his powers as a semi-constitutional monarch to influence lawmaking in the Imperial Council.
Archchancellor
The Archchancellor is the head of government of Ascar and head of the Imperial Council. They are elected every year by members of the House of Peers and Knights.
Orders of Chivalry
There are currently 3 orders of chivalry within the Ascarian Honours
| Complete name | Ranks | Established | Awarded to/for | Ribbon |
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| Grand Order of the Emperor | Knight/Dame | Recognition of service to preservation of the history and traditions of Monarchism | .png) | |
| Most Noble Order of the Goat | Knight/Dame Commander Knight/Dame |
A recognition by the Archprince of nobility and bravery of individuals, within Ascar and elsewhere |  | |
| Order of the Prince | Knight/Dame Grand Commander Knight/Dame Commander Knight/Dame |
Recognition of services to Ascar |  |
Illustrious Medal of the Archprince
The Illustrious Medal of the Archprince is a medal given to those whose contributions to Ascar, its government and the Archprince have accelerated the nations progress. The medal is reserved for those who are truly dedicated to Ascar.