Republic of Theria

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Republic of Theria
Ʒerinæþ Þerijā (Anadl)
Republiken Theria (Swedish)
Flag of Republic of Theria
Flag
Coat of arms of Republic of Theria
Coat of arms
Motto: "Crea in Posterum"
"Create the Future"
Anthem: "National Anthem of Theria"
Complete Map of Theria 02 removed background.png
Map of the Massachusetts region 01.png
StatusActive
Capital
and largest city
Súll
Official languagesEnglish
Swedish
Anadl
Recognised languagesToki Pona
Ethnic groups
(2022)
  • 60% White
  • 40% Unknown
Religion
Agnosticism / Atheism
Demonym(s)Theridian / Therik
GovernmentDemocratic-Diarchy
• President
(Kibica) O'Sullivan
• President
(Orkan) Oosterman
Independence 
from the United States
• Independence declared
13 January 2022
Area
• Total
0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Population
• 2023 estimate
16
CurrencyKrýna (Unused) / US Dollar (Used) (TKY / USD)
Time zoneUTC-4:35 (THET-4:35)
Date formatdd-mm-yy
Driving sideright
Calling code+1
Internet TLD.ther (proposed)

The Republic of Theria, commonly known as Theria (/θɛrɪɑː/) (Swedish: Republiken Theria) (Anadl: Ʒerinæþ Þerijā) is a self declared de facto unrecognised nation founded by President O’Sullivan and President Oosterman, Theria classifies itself as an independent nation but to outsiders it is classified as a Micronation. Theria is located on the continent of North America in the New England region of the United States. Currently occupying 5 small areas inside the US state of Massachusetts and a group of rock land near South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Bordering Massachusetts and the Atlantic Ocean. Its total claimed size is 0.07863963921 mi2. Theria's capital is the hamlet of Súll with a population of 3 (1 permanent resident and 2 temporary residents) The whole population is 16 as of 2023 with 5 living in Theridian territory.

Etymology

The name Theria comes from the Greek word "Θηρίο" (Thirío) meaning "Beast". The prefix "-ia" means "land of". So, Theria means land of beasts.

History

New Beginnings

13 January 2022, around the time the founder and president of Theria dissolved their past nation, Republic of Kalibia. They worked with the now President, Oosterman to form the Republic of Theria. A nation sought to create friendships and peace between other nations. The early days of Theria were slow and mostly consisted of the basics.

One of the things the presidents worked on was the flag. The flag consisted of 3 horizontal stripes of Yellow, Any shade of blue, and Black. Yellow symbolizing the Sun and happiness, Shades of Blue represent Water and Life, and the Black represents the night, our moon, and determination. The Blue strip can be shown with any shade of blue but is usually shown as light blue. Theria's flag is also known as the "Continuance of Life" flag. Another essential the presidents created was the Coat of Arms. The Coat of Arms for Theria has had about 3 different versions with multiple tweaks and improvements. It has a unique shape of a hard rhombus shield.

Slavtria Concerns on Theridian Flag

In October of 2022 the Republic of Slavtria had concerns that Theria had stolen & changed their flag. This was not true, the leaders of Theria had not heard of Slavtria during the creation of their flag, and as of now the concerns were cleared up.

ANAM and UNEM

On 30 November 2022 Theria along with several other nations created ANAM. Agreement of North American Micronations. The founding micronations were Theria, Reektby, Dilland, and Firensia. ANAM was created for trading and peace across the continent.

On 6 May 2023, the Republic of Theria had officially joined UNEM, and became the 12th official member. A day after, the Republic of Theria sold the Agreement of North American Micronations to the United New England Micronations making the United New England Micronations Alliance of North American Micronations.

Government & Politics

The Republic of Theria is a Democratic-Diarchy, meaning there are 2 heads of state but the people of Theria still vote for the presidents after a certain time. As of now, Presidents can be in office for 5 years until the people can vote. Voting time is subject to change

Heads of State

The presidents are allowed to make and pass laws without going through a congress. The presidents are allowed to be in office for 5 years until the citizens can vote. The next vote is in 2027. Voting time is subject to change

Administrative regions

Territories of Theria
Region Flag Shield Name Area Population Officials

Updated Massachusetts Territory.png

N/A Massachusetts Territory 0.00128737679 mi2 5 President O'Sullivan

Updated flag for Livian Island.png

First Livian Island coa.png Livian Island / Atlantic Ocean Territory 0.027158981819 mi2 0 President Oosterman

Flag of Latswadia for Ipad.png

N/A Latswadia 0.0501932806105 mi2 0 President O'Sullivan

NoFlag.svg

Nocoa.png Unclaimed Populations N/A 11 The citizens
Settlements of Theria
Name Flag Pop. Establishment Territory Leader Type
Súll Flag of Súll, Theria.png 1(2 temp.) 13 January 2022 Massachusetts Territory James O'Sullivan Hamlet
Kaliba First Flag of Kaliba.png 1(2 temp.) 13 January 2022 Massachusetts Territory Jennifer O'Sullivan Hamlet
Jamestone Flag of Jamestone, Theria 01.png 1 22 March 2023 Massachusetts Terriory Donna O'Sullivan Hamlet

Foreign relations

Unilateral recognition

Recognition of States and Regions

The following are states, regions, and unrecognized countries that are recognized as independent by the Republic of Theria.


Organizations

The following organizations are organizations Theria is a part of.

Organizations
Flag/Logo Name Occupation Date Joined
Emblem of the United New England Micronations.png United New England Micronations Member 6 May 2023
Union Against Micronational War logo.png Union Against Micronational War Member Unknown
UNEM ANAM Logo.png United New England Micronations

Alliance of North American Micronations

Original ANAM Founder 30 November 2022

Culture

National Holidays


Celebratory Days of the Year
Name Date

New Years

1 January

Formation Day

13 January

President's Day

12 February

Earth Day

20 March

Spring Equinox

20 March

National Puppy Day

23 March

Atheist Day

1 April

National Pet Day

11 April

National Garlic Day

19 April

International Astronomy Day

28 April

Bird Day

4 May

Parents Day

11 June

Vexillology Day

15 June

Summer Solctice

21 July

National Months

Celebratory Months
Name Month

Irish-Theridian Heritage Month

February

Global Astrononmy Month

April

Frog Month

April

Pride Month

June

Hispanic Heritage Month

September

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October

Environment

Flora

The Republic of Theria is home to many native plant species. Some such are both coniferous and broadleaf trees, such as the maple and pine. The majority of the ground is covered in grass, occasionally split up with flowers and bushes. Invasive species, deforestation, and wildfires are not issues in Theria as of 2023. Most flora retreats back into the soil during the winter season and regrows in the spring, following a yearly basis. New plants are sometimes imported from Massachusetts for decorative purposes, and do not usually leave the housing buildings. Plants also serve a significant purpose in a citizen's diet. Some things eaten are foods such as berries, grains, vegetables, and other plants. They have to be imported, however, because Theria does not have any farms of their own.

Fauna

Massachusetts Territory
Rabbits in Súll, Theria. Photographed by President O'Sullivan

There are also multiple species of native animals to Theria. The city of Kaliba is closely located to a forested meadow which hosts as a home for many kinds of wildlife. The most common to see are birds. The national animal of Theria, the crow, is a frequent sight in Theridian skies. Other kinds of birds are sparrows, blue jays, red-tailed hawks, american robins, starlings, chickadees, ospreys, turkeys, cardinals, seagulls, catbirds, and mourning doves. Another common sight in Theria are gray squirrels, which are small tree-dwelling rodents with bushy tails. They often raid bird feeders and eat seeds and nuts for food. Larger animals that wander out of the meadow are white-tailed deer, red foxes, gray foxes, coyotes, striped skunks, raccoons, groundhogs, eastern cottontail rabbits, and opossums. The occasional reptile and amphibian are also native. The garter snake, snapping turtle, frog, or salamander are all native creatures. Theria also borders the ocean, so some small shallow saltwater fish such as the minnow are endemic species. Some domestic animals such as dogs or cats also occasionally enter Theridian territory.

Livian Island

Livian Island, being close to Antarctica, has a variety of unique marine animals. Some are fur seals and king penguins, as seen on the coat of arms, as well as a number of birds such as the skua and albatross. There are also macaroni penguins, elephant seals, and Antarctic prions.

Theridian National Parks

Theridian National Parks Logo
Latswell National Park

Theridian National Parks is a branch of the government based on preserving and protecting the environment. Despite the name, they protect animals everywhere in Theria, not just in parks. There is only one national park right now, which is located in Latswadia. It is called Latswell National Park, and is a refuge for wildlife occupying half of Latswadia. It was formerly used as a playing field for sports, but soon after the bordering school closed it became unoccupied and was taken in by Theria. Latswell was declared a national park on 24 March 2023. It is illegal to hunt any species in Latswell, as it is a protected area. It is home to many birds and sometimes deer or coyotes. Species that are protected by Theridian National Parks and are illegal to hunt no matter what territory you are in are ospreys, hawks, fur seals, elephant seals, penguins, and albatrosses. These species are under protection by the government and are either endangered, have been previously endangered and are making a comeback, or at the risk of being endangered (vulnerable, threatened).

Geography and Climate

Climate

As of 2023, there is only readily available weather data for the Massachusetts Territory of Theria, which falls in the Humid Continental region of Massachusetts, which is characterized by its hot summers and cool winters. The monthly average rainfall is about 3 to 4 inches per month, which adds up to about 48 inches per year. Temperatures usually never get above 95 degrees or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit, although some days have proven otherwise. On August 4th 2022, temperatures reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. On February 4th, 2023, an extreme cold front brought in temperatures around -10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Climate data for Massachusetts Territory, Theria
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 39
(3.9)
42
(5.6)
49
(9.4)
59
(15)
70
(21.1)
79
(26.1)
85
(29.4)
83
(28.3)
75
(23.9)
65
(18.3)
54
(12.2)
43
(6.1)
61.9
(16.61)
Daily mean °F (°C) 30
(-1.1)
32
(0)
40
(4.4)
49
(9.4)
59
(15)
69
(20.6)
74
(23.3)
73
(22.8)
65
(18.3)
54
(12.2)
45
(7.2)
35
(1.7)
52.1
(11.17)
Average low °F (°C) 21
(-6.1)
23
(-5)
30
(-1.1)
39
(3.9)
48
(8.9)
58
(14.4)
64
(17.8)
63
(17.2)
55
(12.8)
44
(6.7)
36
(2.2)
26
(-3.3)
42.2
(5.67)
Average Precipitation inches (cm) 4
(10)
4
(10)
4
(10)
3.9
(10)
3.2
(8)
2.8
(7)
2.8
(7)
3.8
(10)
3.3
(8)
3.8
(10)
4.5
(11)
4.2
(11)
44.3
(113)
Source: Weatherbase[1]

Natural Disasters

Natural disasters are not common in Theria, but they do still happen. The capital city of Súll is prone to minor flooding as it is on the coast of the Atlantic. Hurricanes have also occurred but are very uncommon and have not done any major damage to any buildings in the area. The most common would probably be heat waves. They usually occur in the summer months and can bring possible drought. Heat waves in Theria are relatively mild compared to other areas, with temperatures of around 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Geography

Massachusetts Territory
Image of Livian Island provided by Google Earth

The Massachusetts Territory of Theria borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the US State of Massachusetts, hence the name. Theria has a 0.02 mi² wide (0.05179976 km²) water border. The city of Súll borders the coast, and features a rocky drop off to a small sandy beach. The other areas are landlocked. Some areas are flat, such as Latswadia, and others have hills and dips, such as Súll's beaches. There are not any notable landforms.

Livian Island

Livian Island is a small island located near South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is primarily made of rock, with not much vegetation or landform. There have not been any settlements by humans and is only home to marine animals.

Currency

Theria uses its own unique currency called the Krýna. Theria has a lot of inspiration from Nordic languages, and Krýna comes from the Old Norse language and means Crown. Theria also uses a coin currency called the Eris. The currency symbol for the Krýna is ⅄ and the currency symbol for the Eris is Ə.

Krýnas

A Krýna is the official currency of Theria. It takes the form of both a banknote and a coin. The currency symbol is ⅄. The Krýnas consist of ⅄01, ⅄05, ⅄10, ⅄15, ⅄20, ⅄50, and ⅄100.

Krýna banknote.

Eris (Eyrirs)

An Eris (or Eyrir) is the coin currency of Theria. The currency symbol for an Eris is Ə. Eris consist of 01Ə, 05Ə, 10Ə, 15Ə , 20Ə, and 50Ə. Current Coins are outdated and are under redevelopment.

Media and Larger Representation

Media

Theria has its own broadcasting network called Theridian Broadcasting Network or TBN for short. TBN was made by President O'Sullivan to promote updates about Theria for citizens and others who are interested.

Logo of the Theridian Broadcasting Network.

Game Representation

Theria has expanded its presence to platforms larger than MicroWiki. One of these platforms is Roblox. On Roblox there is an experience named Country Collectors. Country Collectors is an experience about collecting pins of different countries, territories, micronations and others. President O'Sullivan talked with the creator of the experience to add a Republic of Theria pin and the creator agreed. It can be collected by asking President O'Sullivan in game to give it to you.

Sports

National Sport

The national sport that represents Theria is Archery. Archery is the sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. In archery players use a traditional or compound bow to shoot arrows at a target or at animals for hunting.

Popular Sports

Popular sports are sports that are played the most in Theria. Those sports being:

  • Tennis
  • Badminton
  • Soccer
  • Karate
  • Dance

Unofficial National Sports

Unofficial National Sports are sports that aren't the official sport but are highly represented in Theria.

  • Tennis
  • Badminton

Registration Plate

The registration plates in Theria are currently used only on bikes, Theria's national transport vehicle. As of right now, the plates are made from paper and not metal.

Registration Plate Example of Theria


Registration Code Used For Used/Unused
THC Citizens of Theria Unused
GOV Theridian Government Used

See also

Notes

References

  1. "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on October 26, 2013.

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