United Democratic Republic of Mackinac

The United Democratic Republic of Mackinac is a micronation in North America. It is bordered by the United States, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron.

Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: "Stand strong, live free"
Anthems: "Imagine", "Working Class Hero"
Capital	Engadine, Capital District
Largest Collectivity	Chippewa Terrirory
Official Languages	English,German
Demonym	Mackinac
Government	Democratic Socialist Republic
Governor	John Kaloz (L)
Deputy Governor	Jack Mixter (L)
Last Election Next Election	None N/A
Established	May 12, 2016
Area Claimed	5 703 square miles
Population	56 264 (2017)
Currency Proposed	US Dollar (USD, $) Mackinac Dollar (RMD, $)
Time Zone	-6 UTC (DRM does not use daylight savings time)
Internet domain Proposed Website	None .rm State Website

History

Formation

In 2016, Governor Kaloz formed the United Democratic Republic of Mackinac as a peace seeking nation, and a country where the citizens can have all their rights, equality, and live what was supposed to be the American dream. He first declared independence on May 12, 2016, and wrote the declaration of independence. He then joined forces with Deputy Governor Mixter, and they signed the declaration, sealing the independence. They then proceeded to fly the first national flag on the date of full independence, July 16, 2016, and declared that date to be flag day, as Independence day was marked already as May 12. Kaloz declared himself as governor of the nation, and Mixter as the deputy governor.

Expansion

When the United Democratic Republic of Mackinac was originally formed, it only contained the Engadine Capital District, and went by the name of the Engadine Republic. Soon, President Kaloz decided to expand his territory, claiming the Townships of Garfield, Hudson, and Hendricks for the nation (merged as Garfield), on June 13, 2016. The current townships were referred to as districts of the nation, then.

He soon decided to claim the west half of Michigan's Mackinac County, and then declared the country's second name, the Republic of West Mackinac. This contained the districts of Garfield, Portage, and Newton. He then declared the nation to contain all of Mackinac County, and granted Vice President Mixter the eastern half of the country. They soon decided to merge the country as one and not have it split up between halves of the government.

When Vice President Mixter declared his previously dormant nation as active again, and he decided to expand his territory to take the northwestern part of Michigan's upper peninsula, but then decided to cede Houghton County back to the United States. They decided they wanted to border each other, and that Mackinac should border Canada, for help with refugees. Because of this decision, President Kaloz declared Luce and Chippewa counties as territories of Mackinac.

Population

• 56 259 (2013)
• 55 338 (2015)
• 56 264 (2017)

National Symbols

National Flower

• Iris

National Food

• Pasty

National Bird

• Golden Eagle

National Beverage

• Wine

National Condiment

• Maple Syrup

National Tree

• Sugar Maple

National Metal

• Copper

National Holidays

• Thanksgiving - March 20
• Independence Day - May 12
• Flag Day - July 16
• Negaunee Independence Day - July 17
• Negaunee Remembrance Day - September 17
• Governor's Day - July 28

Geography

The United Democratic Republic of Mackinac has 9 townships (acting the same as states do in the United States), 2 territories, and a capital district.

• Engadine Capital District
• Portage
• Newton
• Garfield
• Moran
• Brevort
• St. Ignace
• Marquette
• Clark
• Bois Blanc
• Luce Territory
• Chippewa Territory

Relations

• Formerly allied with the Negaunee Republic

Flags

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  The Flag of the United Democratic Republic of Mackinac

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  The Mackinac Naval Ensign

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  The Mackinac Air Force Ensign

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  The Mackinac Army Ensign

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  The Mackinac Coast Guard Ensign

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  The Mackinac Marine Corps Ensign

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  The Mackinac Space Corps Ensign

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  The Flag of the Liberty Party, also known as the MNSP (Mackinac Nationalist Socialist Party)

Flags Through Mackinac History

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  The first Mackinac Flag, with blue for the lakes and sky, with a green stripe in the middle for the Mackinac Bridge and the land. (December 2015-May 2016)

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  The second flag of the United Democratic Republic of Mackinac. (May–July 2016)

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  A previously suggested design for a Mackinac Flag, the 11 red and white stripes representing the 11 townships the country was formed from, the people, and their blood, with the canton resembling the second national flag. Now used as the Mackinac Ambassador's Ensign (June–July 2016)

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  The third flag of the United Democratic Republic of Mackinac. The Fleur De Lis stands for the history of the nation, and the 11 stars for the 11 townships the country was formed from. (July 2016-September 2017)

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  An updated design for the Mackinac Ambassador's Ensign, with the canton resembling the third national flag. (June 2016-September 2017)

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  The Former Mackinac Naval Ensign

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  The Former Mackinac Air Force Ensign

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  The Former Mackinac Army Ensign

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  The Former Mackinac Coast Guard Ensign

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  The Former Mackinac Marine Corps Ensign

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  The Former Mackinac Space Corps Ensign

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  Obverse of the current flag of the United Democrcatic Republic of Mackinac, a slightly different version of the first flag, with darker colors, and a longer, 1x2 ratio, rather than a 3x5 ratio. Chosen for its simplicity, proving it a much better flag by the codes of the FIAV, ICV, and the NAVA. (September 2017 – Present)

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  Reverse of the current flag of the United Democrcatic Republic of Mackinac, with a gold star in the canton, to represent the 5 supports of the country; the people, the nature, the past, the present, and the future. (September 2017 – Present)