Islamic Emirate of Besonia
Islamic Emirate of Besonia | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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| Motto: "لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله، مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُوْلُ ٱلله" Lā ʾilāha ʾillā Llāh, Muḥammadur rasūlu Llāh | |
| Anthem: "Tabalagh Bil Qalil" | |
 Mainland Besonia | |
 Map of Shaker Pines, a territory of Besonia | |
| Status | Active |
| Capital and largest city | Misol |
| Official languages | English, Arabic, French |
| Recognised national languages | Besonian conlang |
| Religion | Islam |
| Demonym(s) | Besonian |
| Government | Emirate |
• Emir | Ran DB |
| Legislature | Majlis al-Umma |
| Council | |
| Majlis al-Umma | |
| Independence from the United States | |
• Independence | 27 July 2022 |
• New Constitution ratified, transition from Republic to Islamic Emirate | 18 September 2023 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.32 km2 (4.76 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2023 estimate | 29 |
• 2022 census | 26 |
| Membership | 21 |
| Currency | Besonian Kaantal |
| Time zone | PST |
• Summer (DST) | PDT |
| Date format | mm/dd/yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +1 |
Website besonia | |
The Islamic Emirate of Besonia, more commonly known as Besonia, is a micronation located primarily in California, USA. It also includes overseas regions and territories in Connecticut.
Besonia is a semi-constitutional Islamic Emirate with its capital in Misol, the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre.
Besonia is officially neutral in terms of alliances and conflicts, but still maintains close allies with members of the Micronational Peace Alliance.
Etymology
The name Besonia came from the generated name Velonea.
| Velonea | Belonea | Besonea | Besonia |
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History
LARP Besonia
Before declaring independence as an actual micronation, current President Ran DB made Besonia as a LARP (live-action roleplay) nation, which was ran by him and his friends. However, the project died out after Besonia, the serious micronation, declared independence.
Presidents of LARP Besonia
Below is a list of the presidents of LARP Besonia.
| January 2021 | July 2021 | January 2022 |
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| President Moo | President Moo | President Oggy |
Republican Besonia
August 2022 Terredepaix-Paxaris War
The Unified Kingdoms of Terredepaix and Paxaris had a border dispute on August 20, 2022. This was resolved with the Midland Conference, allowing both parties involved to jointly operate the land disputed. However, as this land had been historically Terredepaixian, the leader, King Josh Alexander, was not satisfied. The next day, on August 21, 2022, Terredepaix declared war on Paxaris. Besonia supported Terredepaix tactically, providing help whenever needed, without getting into any combat. The conflict ended multiple hours later with all parties gaining some territory. Terredepaix gained the disputed territory, Paxaris gained a large portion north of Terredepaix as well as Ohio and most of Indiana as puppets, later forming a commonwealth, and Besonia gained the county of Gladwin as appreciation for the support. Terredepaix soon reduced their territory, and so did Besonia, signing the Treaty of Gaylord, removing the control of Otsego county and Gladwin county. In the business, Paxaris claimed almost all of Michigan, Ohio, and parts of Indiana and Kentucky.
Disputes following the war
Due to Paxaris's claims over Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, a few micronations condemned Paxaris, because many people say then King Xander of Paxaris cannot legally claim almost 4 states. On 2 September 2022, a meeting was held discussing the territorial disputes related to Besonia, which is still yet to be revealed in which the solution was.
August 2022 Besonia-Terredepaix Cold War
On 27 August 2022, Terredepaix put out a citizen application to the public. A few hours later, Besonia did the same. Terredepaix considered this threatening, and had raised tensions between the two nations. War was not expected, as of both nations commitment to peace, and it didn't. The cold war ended the next day, and good relations came back.
Cronican Civil War
On 12:04 PM Local Time (GMT), 13 November 2022, the Anti-Monarchy Organization (AMO), declared civil war on the Empire of Cronic, after raised tensions.[1] Besonia got involved on Cronic's side, and declared war on the AMO, breaking its No-war policy for the first time. President Ran justified this by claiming that the constitution had not yet been finished, leaving this war to have a bit of a loophole in Besonian law. On 28 December 2022, Besonia officially pulled out of the war.
2022–2023 Rebel Skirmishes
In 2022 and 2023, Besonia had a series of skirmishes between short-lived rebellions and the main government.
November 2022 Besonian Rebellion
In late November of 2022, a rebellion rose in Besonia. It ended with a short battle, with Besonian victory.
February 2023 Besonian Rebel Battles
In Mid-late February, Besonia had a series of battles between rebels outside of mainland territory, in Norway, which were, as President Ran DB describes, "pretty much glorified snowball fights". Soldiers built trenches into the snow and battle lasted for a few hours until a soldier got injured by a supposed accidental throwing of ice shards.
Politics and government
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Early government
The first government of Besonia was the Republic of Besonia, which existed from 27 July 2022 to 18 September 2023, when the second Constitution established the Islamic Emirate of Besonia. During the course of the Republic, there was a Parliament, a President, and a Vice President. Ran DB was the only President of Besonia and served two terms, plus a two month long provisional term when democracy was deemed impossible due to instability and low voter turnout.
Emir
The Emir is the highest position of power in Besonia and is head of state and head of government in Besonia. The Emir is the monarch of Besonia, and their successor is the Crown Prince. The current Emir is Ran DB and the current Crown Prince is Joseph Baker of the former Empire of Cronic
Legislature
The Legislature is the legislative body of the Islamic Emirate of Besonia, and is comprised of three parts: Council, Majlis al-Umma, and the Pan-Legislative Branch. This system was proposed by Emir Ran DB in order to focus on issues based on how important they are.
Council
The Council is the first branch of the Legislature, and is defined by the Constitution as making laws and decisions on issues that are urgent. While their main job is to fix these current issues, the Council may only provide a temporary fix, and rather than fixing the issue, makes it not urgent.
Majlis al-Umma
The Majlis al-Umma (Arabic: مجلس الأمة lit. national assembly) is the second branch of the Legislature, and is defined by the Constitution as making laws and decisions on issues that are not urgent but could be in the future.
Pan-Legislative Branch
The Pan-Legislative Branch is not its own body, but is comprised of the Council and Majlis al-Umma. It is defined by the Constitution as making laws and decisions on issues that will never be urgent, and making government projects to help Besonia.
Law and order
Besonia has no set judicial system, but most laws are based on the Qur'an and Sharia, as well as any laws proposed by the Legislature.
Military
The Besonian Defense Forces make up the armed forces of Besonia, and have technically not participated in any war, as all rebellions and the Cronican Civil War, which Besonia participated in, ended before the creation of the BDF, and were fought by Besonian peacekeepers.
Foreign relations
Besonia is officially neutral in alliances and conflicts, but it maintains diplomatic relations with many micronations, most within the Micronational Peace Alliance.
Unilateral recognition
Mutual recognition
- All Micronational Peace Alliance member states
Formerly recognized
See also
External links
[[Category:Micronations in {America}]] [[Category:Micronations in {California}]] [[Category:Micronations established in {2022}]] [[Category:Organization of Islamic Micronations observer states]]