Old Hokoria
Old Hokoria | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Status | Defunct |
| Largest city | Fairy Village |
| Official languages | English (UK) |
| Recognised national languages | English (UK) |
| Demonym(s) | Hokorian |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
• Head of State | Their Royal Highness Willow Dziedzic I |
| Legislature | Representative Council |
| Independence from United Kingdom | |
• Founded | 17 December 2022 |
• Independence | 1 January 2023 |
• General election concluded | 1 January 2023 |
| Population | |
• 2023 estimate | 60 |
| Currency | HKM |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +44 |
Hokoria was a micronation in West Yorkshire, a county in the United Kingdom. It was a state where the Head of State was a member of the Hokorian Royalty, and the Leader of Hokoria was democratically elected.
Hokoria was founded following the Republic of Aweland being dissolved. The Head of State of Hokoria also founded Aweland, and created Hokoria to have the same values but a different structure of government. Willow Dziedzic I used connections from Aweland to form foreign relations.
Etymology
The name Hokoria originates from the Japanese word '誇りあ' or 'hokori a' which means proud. Hokoria followed the Republic of Aweland in having a focus on supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The founder, Willow Dziedzic I was openly trans non-binary.
History
Hokoria was founded on 17 December 2022, by Willow Dziedzic I following the dissolvation of the Republic of Aweland. After building basic infrastructure for Hokoria, the first general election was held. It concluded on 1 January 2023, when Laurel Mary Bäch was appointed as the Leader of Hokoria. Independence was declared from the United Kingdom on 3 January 2023 through an official publication from the Office of the Head of State.
Seizure of Government
On 13 January 2023, Willow Dziedzic I seized control of the Hokorian Government through an 'EXCUTIVE SEIZURE ORDER'. This effectively removed the Leader of Hokoria, Laurel Mary Bäch, from office. All members of government were dismissed.
Politics and government
The Head of State oversaw the entirety Hokoria, which included ensuring that government followed the nation's core values and ensured democracy was maintained. The Head of State of Hokoria was Willow Dziedzic I. There was one government, called the Hokorian Government. The Hokorian Government was overseen by the Leader of Hokoria, who was democratically elected to serve up to 5 one month terms. The Hokorian Government had six branches which are each individually managed by their own Government Branch Officers. Government Branch Officers were appointed by the Leader of Hokoria.
The Representative Council worked to represent the demands of citizens, and consisted of up to 15 citizens that are appointed to be Members of the Representative Council by the Leader of the Council. The Leader of the Council was democratically chosen by the Members of the Representative Council.
Foreign relations
The Hokorian Government's Office of Outside Affairs handled foreign matters, including foreign relations. The Head of State launched a foreign relations campaign, where they reached out to leaders of other micronations to sign an Order of Foreign Relations.
| Flag | State | Date Contacted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kingdom of Salanda | 18 December 2022 | Accepted |
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Empire of the Kingdom of the Shark | 18 December 2022 | Accepted |
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Sprinske Republic | 20 January 2023 | Accepted |
| Principality of Paxacake | 18 December 2022 | Pending | |
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Marxist Empire | 18 December 2022 | Denied |
Geography and climate
Hokoriawaslocated in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Itwassurrounded by small towns and countryside, which West Yorkshire was famous for.
See also
External links
Official website: https://sites.google.com/aweland.net/hokoria