Republic of Aristan

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Republic of Aristan
Aristanian Flag.
Flag
Anthem: Dmitri Shostakovich - Waltz No. 2
File:Connecticut, United States of America
Official languagesEnglish
Demonym(s)Aristanian
GovernmentConstitutional Republic
• 
President Richard. S (as of June 9th, 2020)
Population
• Census
22
CurrencyAristanian Mark / USD
Time zoneEST

The Republic of Aristan (2018–Present) is a micronation founded on November 30. Though can be traced back to 2013 as a concept. It boasts a Ministry system and a Democratic Government. Aristan's flag is a vertical tricolor flag with yellow at the top, Green in the middle, and Blue at the bottom, with a blue star in the middle. Aristan's capital is called Arigrad and is the centralized and legislative state within the country. National Anthem: Dmitri Shostakovich - Waltz No. 2 [1]

Etymology

The name Aristan is a play on words with one of the nations founders being Ari and stan meaning land or nation.

History

The Republic of Aristan came to be on November 30, 2018. Aristan came to be after succeeding from the United States of America and the Republic of Connecticut. Aristan prides itself on its military history with the Aristanian Red Army and the Standewehr (current). Due to the collapse of the Republic of Connecticut's government despite not knowing it Aristan rose from the ashes of a once prominent nation. Aristan went under its second election as of may 1st, 2019 with a outstanding victory in the polls for Richard S. The country has a long history of dictatorships The last of which was officially in November 2018.The current president of the Republic of Aristan is President Richard S. has been conducting his presidency with upmost respect for the constitution and what our state stands for. As of May 1 of 2020 a new president was decided and after a short crisis President Richard assumed the Presidents seat with a unopposed vote. As of June 9 President Richard S. went for his second term in office after a majority vote. This event is characterized by the Military council that was put into power in the presidents seat. This was constructed of three high ranking members of the Standewehr that held power for 39 days (May 2 - June 9, 2020). There are no term limits for the president in Aristan therefore President Richard .S has held office for three years consecutively.

Government and Politics

The Government is set up like the United States Government in the only respect of being a three house system. The Houses are The Executive house, where the president and the secretary of Defense Fall under. The House of Ministry's which all the ministers fall under. And the House of the Senate where senators are elected by the people and are their voice in the government. On may 1st every year a new president is named and elected. This will be a big step forward for the Aristanian Government having its first proper election with a purely Democratic Government in 2019. The President of Aristan is usually a minister or a member of the senate. The elected president can hold his position in the ministry or senate but can only use his voting power in his presidential seat. The President is a essential part of the Aristanian values of freedom and right to election and vote, the Aristanian government is keen on keeping the peoples rights through any means necessary.

Law and Order

The Judicial Ministry

There are three Judges in this branch and they are chosen by their ability to be unbiased and reasonable. They are a checkmate to each other as well. Their decisions can be vetoed by a vote in the Council of Ministers and the President combined. And likewise the Council of Judges can veto laws proclaimed by other branches of government. An Police Commissioner has been chosen and is within the Judicial branch and under their control.

Positions in the Judicial Ministry

Head of Justice - Matthew Ferteci

Judges - Matthew Ferteci

Police Commissioner - Randy Dertz

Foreign Relations

Aristan plans to attend Microcon at some point to meet other like minded individuals, as it deems discord in that method as a bunch of fantasy nations among a few good ones. Aristan has cut ties with most other micronation's, as it is in a state of isolationism.

Military

The Ministry of defense runs the Army which is refereed to as the Standedewehr. The Standewehr composes of 8 men formed into two garrisons, the Southern (main) Garrison and the Northern Garrison. The uniforms of the Army are original designs with hints of Austrian, Russian, Finnish, German Influence. The most notable part of the solders uniform is his tunic. As of January 2020 the tunics have been replaced with the m20 tunic, The tunic is a simple cut in OD green with two front pockets and exposed front buttons, though slight variations exist such as the m21 which has the same design but with hidden button closure on the front and pockets. The caps used are typically in the design of a American cut side cap (dubbed m21 pattern) with a brown or blue star affixed or sewn onto the front. Some battalions wear company and battalion numerals on the caps. As of now basic issue weaponry are kar98's, arasaka rifles, ppsh41 submachine guns, Thompson submachine and M1 Garand Rifles. Though the Army is in possion of a m60, mg42, and bren gun (Mostly airsoft weaponry).

The Ministry of Defense is run by lieutenant Aristotle Graf as well as being head of Standewehr High command.

Organization of the Standewehr: The Aristanian Army or Standewehr is organized into a singular Regiment called the 1st Guards Rifle Regiment, under that are a series of battalion sized elements. For instance the II Fusilier Battalion and the IV Capital Guard Battalion. The 1st Guards Rifle Regiment and its subsequent battalions are under direct control of the Standewehr High Command. The Standewehr's base of command resides in the capital state of Arigrad.

More on the Aristanian Standewehr: [2]

Geography and Climate

Aristan resides upon a hill in the rocky and hilly state of Connecticut. Aristan's climate is moderate and doesn't get cold till around December, warming up in around April or May. A defining feature and welcomed sight is the blooming of flowers in the spring, Aristan has a impressive amount of bulbs that bloom every year in a beautiful yellow, purple, or white flowers. The geography around Aristan is rocky and very hilly, to the south of the country is a cliff and to the north is more hills.

Economy

The most notable thing that has is the production of its own military Uniforms and equipment, as well as a thriving arms industry and metal work industry specializing on military insignia and commercial jewelry. Currency is the Aristanian Mark though it hasn't went into circulation and the American Dollar is consiered to be legal tender. One mark is worth 1 penny so a 100 mark bill is equivalent to a single US dollar. The Minister of Economics, Minister of Economics and Ministry of the Mint Richard.

Culture

Aristan is heavily influenced by Brazilian, Greek, and South American culture. It's founders brought holidays with them to celibate in the nation. Folklore is common in Aristan the Raccoon loaf is a mystical creature which feeds on the remains of bread in your trash. Only one sighting has been reported to the Ministry of Defense. It boasts many religions and just refers to Apatheism for all of them. the country speaks mostly English with a small Portuguese and Greek Minority. Some holidays include Independence day which is December 3, Founding Day which is November 30th, Presidential Election day which is may 1st, and Military day which is may 2nd. Military day incorporates a celebration the victory in Berlin as well during the Second World War.

Media

N/A as of now

External links

[3] [4] [5]