Revalian Kingdom
Revalian Kingdom | |
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 Flag
 Greater Coat of Arms
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| Motto: “Why not?” | |
| Anthem: Oh Flower of Revalia | |
| File:Estonia, Harju region | |
| Capital and largest city | Trumpetburgh |
| Official languages | English Estonian |
| Demonym(s) | Revalian |
| Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
• King | Sander II |
| Prince Paul | |
| Legislature | Royal Parliament |
| Establishment | 19 September 2020 |
| Population | |
• (as of 2021) census | 32 |
| Currency | Revalian Livre |
| Time zone | GMT+2 |
Revalia (/rɛvɑːliɑː/), officially the Revalian Kingdom, is a sovereign state located in the Harju region of Estonia. The territory of Revalia consists of one island and pieces of mainland enclaved by Estonia, covering a territory of 0,36 km². Capital and largest city of Revalia is Trumpetburgh, which has a population of 19. Revalia was declared independent 19 September 2020. Revalia is an executive constitutional monarchy, ruled by King Sander II as the head of state. The official languages spoken are Estonian and English. Revalia claims to be the successor of the Estonian ancient county, Revalia (or Rävalia) which in Estonian is Revala (or Rävala).
History
Early Era
Before the official independence, Sander Koff started Revalia as a successor to the Ancient County of Revalia, which existed 800 years ago. The Kingdom of Revalia claimed the whole Ancient County of Revalia, which is the modern-day Harju County in the Republic of Estonia. Sander Koff wasn't aware of micronationalism then, so Revalian Kingdom existed mostly on papers.
Independence
The Revalian Kingdom was established because of many purposes; the now King Sander had just found out about the micronational community and an organisation called ÜSSA was looking for an activity. Then he, who was himself a part of ÜSSA, offered the organisation to merge into the Revalian Kingdom. The ÜSSA Council accepted and the Revalian Kingdom was officially established on 19 September 2020 AD in Tallinn, Snelli Park, in which the manifest of the Revalian Kingdom was first declared. The kingdom declared itself independent from Estonia. The founding fathers of the kingdom were ÜSSA Councilmembers. Today, ÜSSA serves as the Secret Services of the Revalian Kingdom.
Regency Era
After Revalia was declared independent, the now King Sander was elected the Prime Minister. He also served as the Head of State, in the title of regent. During Sander Koff's Regency, Revalia made big diplomatic developments; signed treaties with many prestigious nations. Proper government institutions were established. On the 14th of March, the Constitution is passed in the Parliament and goes into effect.
Sander II's Reign
On 27 April, Sander II declared himself the King Sander II of Revalia with the total support of Parliament, Cabinet and the Royal Privy Council.
Short Rebellion
On 27 April, when Sander II had just ascended the Throne, His Royal Highness, Prince Indrek, started a short rebellion, stating that Sander II's ascension was unlawful. Prince Indrek gathered a small unarmed force to take over the Royal Palace, but the Trumpetburgh garrison and the 1st Infantry Division, under the command of Colonel Minni Koff of Reemle, managed to defeat the prince's forces. Prince Indrek then apologised and Sander II accepted his apology. No court trial was ever held.
Assassination Attempt
On 25 February 2022, during an extraordinary meeting of the cabinet, an unknown communist terrorist attempted to assassinate King Sander II with a lethal weapon. The attempt failed, because the terrorist was quickly disarmed and later executed by the Police and Border Guard Services.
Politics
Political parties
| Logo | Party | Ideology | Leader | Seats in Parliament | Government Posts | |
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Monarchist Party "Literator" | Nationalism, monarchism | Prince Paul, the Duke of West | 6 / 9
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Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Social Affairs | |
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Revalian Socialist Workers' Party | Socialism | His Grace the Count of Noblessner | 1 / 9
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Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
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Revalian National People's Party | Nationalism, socialism | Ewan Howe | 1 / 9
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Revalian Compromise Party | Democracy | Johannes M. Toome | 0 / 9
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Government
His Majesty's Royal Revalian Government is formed by the strongest party (or coalition) in the Revalian Royal Parliament. The current government-coalition is between Revalian Monarchist Party "Literator" and Revalian Socialist Workers Party. There are various government ministries. The current Prime Minister is Prince Paul.
Military
The Armed Forces of the Revalian Kingdom are the military services responsible for the defence of Revalia. The military comes under three divisions; Army, Navy and Air Force. The Armed Forces of the Revalian Kingdom are managed by the Ministry of Defence and General Staff. The strongest is the Revalian navy, consisting of 5 ships.
Geography
Revalia is located in northern Estonia, Harju region. Revalia claims small amounts of land in various places, most of the claims are in the city of Tallinn and the Käsmu Peninsula. All of these claims make an overall 0,36 square kilometers.
Administrative Divisions
Revalian Administrative Divisions are parishes, territories and cities.
| Flag | Coat of arms / Seal | Name | Annexed | Population | Representative | |||||
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| Trumpetburgh | 19 September 2020 | 19 | ||||||||
| Parishes | ||||||||||
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Parish of Tallinn | 19 September 2020 | 19 | Elder Indrek I | ||||||
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Käsmu Parish | 19 September 2020 | 0 | Elder Joonas I | ||||||
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Jõelähtme Parish | 19 September 2020 | 0 | Elder Paul I | ||||||
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Kerita Parish | 19 September 2020 | 0 | Elder Eva I | ||||||
| Territories | ||||||||||
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Territory of Kuradisaar | 19 September 2020 | 0 | Sander II | ||||||
| Principalities | ||||||||||
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Principality of Handme | 16 June 2021 | 2 | Prince Hans I | ||||||
Climate
| Climate data for Trumpetburgh, Revalia (normals 1991–2020 and extremes 1805–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 9.2 (48.6) |
10.2 (50.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
27.2 (81) |
31.4 (88.5) |
32.6 (90.7) |
34.3 (93.7) |
34.2 (93.6) |
28.0 (82.4) |
21.8 (71.2) |
13.7 (56.7) |
11.6 (52.9) |
34.3 (93.7) |
| Average high °C (°F) | -0.7 (30.7) |
-1.0 (30.2) |
2.8 (37) |
9.5 (49.1) |
15.4 (59.7) |
19.2 (66.6) |
22.2 (72) |
21.0 (69.8) |
16.1 (61) |
9.5 (49.1) |
4.1 (39.4) |
1.2 (34.2) |
9.9 (49.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | -2.9 (26.8) |
-3.6 (25.5) |
-0.6 (30.9) |
4.8 (40.6) |
10.2 (50.4) |
14.5 (58.1) |
17.6 (63.7) |
16.5 (61.7) |
12.0 (53.6) |
6.5 (43.7) |
2.0 (35.6) |
-0.9 (30.4) |
6.4 (43.5) |
| Average low °C (°F) | -5.5 (22.1) |
-6.2 (20.8) |
-3.7 (25.3) |
0.7 (33.3) |
5.2 (41.4) |
9.8 (49.6) |
13.1 (55.6) |
12.3 (54.1) |
8.4 (47.1) |
3.7 (38.7) |
-0.2 (31.6) |
-3.1 (26.4) |
2.9 (37.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | -31.4 (-24.5) |
-28.7 (-19.7) |
-24.5 (-12.1) |
-12.0 (10.4) |
-5.0 (23) |
0.0 (32) |
4.0 (39.2) |
2.4 (36.3) |
-4.1 (24.6) |
-10.5 (13.1) |
-18.8 (-1.8) |
-24.3 (-11.7) |
−31.4 (−24.5) |
| Average Precipitation mm (inches) | 56 (2.2) |
40 (1.57) |
37 (1.46) |
35 (1.38) |
37 (1.46) |
68 (2.68) |
82 (3.23) |
85 (3.35) |
58 (2.28) |
78 (3.07) |
66 (2.6) |
59 (2.32) |
700 (27.56) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 89 | 86 | 80 | 72 | 69 | 74 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 89 | 89 | 81 |
| Average rainy days | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 153 |
| Average snowy days | 19 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 87 |
| Sunshine hours | 29.7 | 58.8 | 148.4 | 217.3 | 306.0 | 294.3 | 312.1 | 255.6 | 162.3 | 88.3 | 29.1 | 20.7 | 1,922.7 |
| Source no. 1: w:Estonian Weather Service[1][2][3][4][5] | |||||||||||||
| Source no. 2: Weather Atlas[6] | |||||||||||||
Economy
Currency
De Jure Currency in the Revalian Kingdom is Revalian Livre, although de facto, euro is used. 1 Revalian Livre is worth around 2 euros. Livres are usually coins, although 10 Livres is on paper.
Agriculture
Strongest part of the Revalian economy is Agriculture. There are 2 state-owned fields; both in the Duchy of Jõelähtme. One of them is the Royal Field, from which all income goes to the Royal Family, located in the County of Jõelähtme. The other is managed by the Ministry of Agriculture, located in the County of Kostivere.
Culture
Revalian culture is strongly nordic, though it includes more southern traditions like Football.
Football Federation of the Revalian Kingdom
Football Federation of Revalian Kingdom was founded by Paul and Joonas Koff. The president of the federation is Joonas Koff. The federation organizes Revalian Football League, Revalian Virtual Football League and most important subject of FFRK is National Football Team of Revalian Kingdom. The captain of the team is Paul Koff.
Literature
Revalia has a strong literature culture, as some of the Royal Family are writers themselves. The newest book Revalian Union of Writers (Under the leadership of His Royal Highness, Duke Indrek Koff) published was written by Her Royal Highness, Duchess Eva Koff and it was named "Bright Sleep" ("Kirgas Uni" in estonian).
Cuisine
Revalian Cuisine is very special; food from all around the world is commonly eaten, although there are some very traditional nordic recipes that the Revalian Royal Cooking Association manages, under the leadership of Her Royal Highness, Grand Duchess Mai Rõuk. One of them, the most famous one is the minced meat sauce, "Hakklihakaste" or "Hakklihasoust" in Estonian.
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Theater
Theater in Revalia is perhaps the most famous part of culture in Revalia. 3 of the Royal Family (HRH The Duke and Duchess of Tallinn, HRH The Earl of Käsmu) are professional actors, have acted in many pieces and movies. The Royal Revalian Theater Association under the leadership of Her Royal Highness, Duchess Maria Koff is in capable of managing the Royal Revalian Theater.
Church
Revalian Evangelistic Lutheran Church is led by the Archbishop of Trumpetburgh. The current Archbishop is Archbishop Clemens the Hospitaller.
National holidays and events
| Date | Name of the event | Description |
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| 1 January | Uus Aasta (New Year) | Celebrating the new year. |
| 20 April | Monarhia Päev (Monarchy Day) | Celebrating the birthday of King Sander I. |
| 23 June | Võidupüha (Victory Day) | Celebrated to commemorate the great win of Estonian forces in the Liberty War. |
| 23 June | Jaanilaupäev (St. John's Eve) | Celebrating the eve of midsummer. |
| 24 June | Jaanipäev (St. John's Day) | Celebrating midsummer. |
| 29 August | Hjalviki Sünnipäev (Hjalsk Independence Day) | Celebrated to commemorate the independence of Revalia's good ally, Jarldom of Hjalvik. |
| 19 September | Iseseisvumise Aastapäev (Independence Day) | Celebrated to commemorate the independence of Revalia. |
| 31 October | Hallowe'en (Hallowe'en) | Celebrating the first day of Allhallowtide. |
| 21 December | Talvine Pööripäev (Midwinter) | Celebrating Midwinter. |
| 25 December | Jõulud (Christmas) | Commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, and giving gifts. |
| 31 December | Vana-aasta Õhtu (New Year's Eve) | Last day of the year. |
Folklore
Revalian folklore is widely known around the kingdom. The most notable piece of folklore is perhaps about the Lake Ülemiste's Old Man. The legend says that the "Old Man of Lake Ülemiste" (Estonian: Ülemiste vanake) lives in the lake. When anyone meets him, he always asks: "Is Tallinn ready yet?". If the other person answers "Yes, the city is ready.", then the old man will send the lake waters out to cover the city of Tallinn. In this way, if anyone meets this old man, they should answer: "No, the city is not ready. There is a lot of work to do still." In this way the city can be saved.
Awards and titles of Revalia
Nobility and royalty
The nobility and royalty of Revalia consists of 10 ranks:
- King/Queen
- Sovereign Prince/Princess
- Grand Duke/Grand Duchess
- Prince/Princess
- Duke/Duchess
- Marquis/Marchioness
- Earl/Countess
- Viscount/Viscountess
- Baron/Baroness
- Knight/Lady
Awards/Medals
| Medal name | Design | For which is granted | Current holders |
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| Order of St. Anthony | Available at the page of the Order | Available at the page of the Order | Available at the page of the Order |
| Medal of Honour | N/A | It is granted only to Foreign Officials | Available at the page of the Order |
| Order of Freedom | Available at the page of the Order. | It is granted for diplomatic merit. | Available at the Page of the Order |
Honorary titles
The honorary titles of Revalia are those given out in honour of those who cannot serve Revalia physically, but are awarded the titles in symbolism.
| Award/Title | Recipient | Awarded |
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| Honorary Vice-Admiral | Kevin Baugh | 4 January 2021 |
| Honorary Vice-Admiral | Jarl Juvan I | 4 January 2021 |
| Honorary Colonel | Jackson I | 5 January 2021 |
Foreign relations
Revalia has signed treaties of mutual recognition with several nations.
References
- ↑ "Climate normals-Temperature". Estonian Weather Service. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "Climate normals-Precipitation". Estonian Weather Service. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "Climate normals-Humidity". Estonian Weather Service. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "Climate normals-Sunshine". Estonian Weather Service. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "Rekordid" (in Estonian). Estonian Weather Service. Retrieved 19 March 2021.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ d.o.o, Yu Media Group. "Tallinn, Estonia – Detailed climate information and monthly weather forecast". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
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