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|alt_coat = Seal of Phoenixia
|alt_coat = Seal of Phoenixia
|symbol_type =seal
|symbol_type =seal
|national_motto = "Insieme si può contro tutto"
|national_motto = "Insieme si può tutto"
|national_anthem = "Ama la patria tua"
|national_anthem = "Patria tua ama"
|image_map = [[File:Location Map of Phoenixia.png|200px]]
|image_map = [[File:Location Map of Phoenixia.png|200px]]
|alt_map = A map indicating the location of Phoenixia (dark green) on the continents of Arcturia and Yasteria (grey).
|alt_map = A map indicating the location of Phoenixia (dark green) on the continents of Arcturia and Yasteria (grey).
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*[[Packilvanian]]
*[[Packilvanian]]
|ethnic_groups = {{Plainlist|'''By species:'''
|ethnic_groups = {{Plainlist|'''By species:'''
*73% Human
*74% Human
*27% Other (TBD)
*26% Other (TBD)
}}
}}
{{Plainlist|'''By ethnicity:'''
{{Plainlist|'''By ethnicity:'''
*87% Phoexian
*86% Phoexian
*13% Other (TBD)
*14% Other (TBD)
}}
}}
|ethnic_groups_year = 2023
|ethnic_groups_year = 2023
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|leader_name2 = [[Clarenzio Metrofane]]
|leader_name2 = [[Clarenzio Metrofane]]
|legislature = [[Landsraad]]
|legislature = [[Landsraad]]
|population_census = 54,103,988
|population_census = 58,793,003
|population_census_year = 2023
|population_census_year = 2023
|GDP_nominal = 565 billions
|GDP_nominal = 574 billions
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $9,500
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $8,200
| currency = Phoenixian dollar
| currency = Phoenixian dollar
| currency_code = P$
| currency_code = P$
| cctld = .phx
| cctld = .phx
| calling_code = +107
| calling_code = +107
| established_event1 = Formation of the Duchy of Arafors
| established_event1 = Formation of the Duchy of Arafors
| established_date1 = 1653
| established_date1 = 1653
| established_event2 = Unification of Arafors
| established_event2 = Unification
| established_date2 = 1822
| established_date2 = 1822
| established_event3 = Unionist dictatorship
| established_event3 = Heolist dictatorship
| established_date3 = 1933-1944
| established_date3 = 1933-1944
| established_event4 = Federal Republic proclamation
| established_event4 = Proclmation of the Republic
| established_date4 = 1946
| established_date4 = 1946
| area_km2 = 1,018,663
| area_km2 = 1,018,663
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Ausilio portrayed himself as a protector of order and bourgeois society, and his squads carried out brutal attacks on left-wing newspapers, socialist parties, and labor activists. As violence escalated, the government made significant concessions to the workers to restore order, such as enacting laws to reduce working hours and establishing new agencies to monitor worker safety and protect economic conditions.
Ausilio portrayed himself as a protector of order and bourgeois society, and his squads carried out brutal attacks on left-wing newspapers, socialist parties, and labor activists. As violence escalated, the government made significant concessions to the workers to restore order, such as enacting laws to reduce working hours and establishing new agencies to monitor worker safety and protect economic conditions.


At the Watts convention, Ausilio rebranded his violent squads into a political movement called the Union of Arafors, which allied with the Conservative party and gained significant influence in the country's politics, winning 35 seats in the Landsraad in the September general election. The Unionists' rise marked a shift towards more populist and nationalist politics, challenging the traditional parties and their alliances.
At the Watts convention, Ausilio rebranded his violent squads into a political movement called the Heolist Union of Arafors, which allied with the Conservative party and gained significant influence in the country's politics, winning 35 seats in the Landsraad in the September general election. The Heolist's rise marked a shift towards more populist and nationalist politics, challenging the traditional parties and their alliances.


In late November 1930, King Pietro VI abdicated in favor of his son Peter I, who was crowned in January 1931.
In late November 1930, King Pietro VI abdicated in favor of his son Peter I, who was crowned in January 1931.


=== Unionist Dictatorship ===
=== Heolist Dictatorship ===


In the summer of 1930, the Unionist Party in the Kingdom of Arafors unleashed a wave of violence that sparked rumors of a potential coup. This violence continued to intensify until March 15, 1931, when Ausilio Leone led Unionist action squads and supporters in a march on the capital city of Phoxia. The result was the overthrow of the Cadrega Government, which was unable to contain the mounting chaos.
In the summer of 1930, the Heolist Party in the Kingdom of Arafors unleashed a wave of violence that sparked rumors of a potential coup. This violence continued to intensify until March 15, 1931, when Ausilio Leone led Heolist action squads and supporters in a march on the capital city of Phoxia. The result was the overthrow of the Cadrega Government, which was unable to contain the mounting chaos.


Despite having no prior political experience and few deputies in congress, Ausilio was appointed Premier. The circumstances surrounding the king's decision to appoint Ausilio remain a topic of debate among historians, with some speculating that he was influenced by conservative advisors.
Despite having no prior political experience and few deputies in congress, Ausilio was appointed Premier. The circumstances surrounding the king's decision to appoint Ausilio remain a topic of debate among historians, with some speculating that he was influenced by conservative advisors.


The 1932 elections were marked by violence and physical assaults at polling stations, culminating in the brutal murder of one of the most vocal critics of the Unionist Party, liberal Girolamo Mattia Perotti. The Unionist Party won an absolute majority.
The 1932 elections were marked by violence and physical assaults at polling stations, culminating in the brutal murder of one of the most vocal critics of the Heolist Party, liberal Girolamo Mattia Perotti. The Heolist Party won an absolute majority.


Once in power, Ausilio Leone disregarded any pretense of democracy, violating the constitution, and eliminating freedoms and fundamental rights, with the king failing to intervene. A strange diarchy was created, with the royal family on one side and the Unionist Party, declared the only legal party of the kingdom, on the other.
Once in power, Ausilio Leone disregarded any pretense of democracy, violating the constitution, and eliminating freedoms and fundamental rights, with the king failing to intervene. A strange diarchy was created, with the royal family on one side and the Heolist Party, declared the only legal party of the kingdom, on the other.


The Unionist Party, led by a Grand Council comprising Hares squad leaders, Ausilio, and his friends, made excellent use of the media to spread their propaganda, suppressing independent journalists and confining newspapers. Government-approved news bulletins were broadcast in theaters, cinemas, and on the radio, and several state-sponsored art exhibitions were held. The regime also used comics.
The Heolist Party, led by a Grand Council comprising Hares squad leaders, Ausilio, and his friends, made excellent use of the media to spread their propaganda, suppressing independent journalists and confining newspapers. Government-approved news bulletins were broadcast in theaters, cinemas, and on the radio, and several state-sponsored art exhibitions were held. The regime also used comics.


The Unionist Party planned a new cultural model, the Schifzell, which emphasized the state's superiority and encouraged citizens to adopt virtuous characteristics such as loyalty to the party and defense of the homeland. They also advocated for a strong military as the key to asserting Araforsian dominance in the region.
The Heolist Party planned a new cultural model, the Schifzell, which emphasized the state's superiority and encouraged citizens to adopt virtuous characteristics such as loyalty to the party and defense of the homeland. They also advocated for a strong military as the key to asserting Araforsian dominance in the region.


In 1936, the National Sport Institute was established to instill in young people the feeling of military discipline and education, making them aware of their superiority. The following year, there were already 1,265,000 members, and physical activity was accompanied by travel, camping, and sports competitions.
In 1936, the National Sport Institute was established to instill in young people the feeling of military discipline and education, making them aware of their superiority. The following year, there were already 1,265,000 members, and physical activity was accompanied by travel, camping, and sports competitions.


In March 1938, general elections were held with only a one-party Unionist list, and universal suffrage was limited to only party members, bureaucrats, landowners, and soldiers.
In March 1938, general elections were held with only a one-party Heolist list, and universal suffrage was limited to only party members, bureaucrats, landowners, and soldiers.


In 1939, Ausilio Leone and the Great Magister of Arafors, Diego Serjovic, reached an agreement that ended a stalemate dating back to 1845. With the signing of the Concordat of Phoxia, Paxism became the religion of the state, while other religions were still tolerated. Religious marriages were recognized, and religious instruction was introduced in public schools, with religious officials swearing allegiance to the Unionist regime, which had veto power over their selection.
In 1939, Ausilio Leone and the Great Magister of Arafors, Diego Serjovic, reached an agreement that ended a stalemate dating back to 1845. With the signing of the Concordat of Phoxia, Paxism became the religion of the state, while other religions were still tolerated. Religious marriages were recognized, and religious instruction was introduced in public schools, with religious officials swearing allegiance to the Heolist regime, which had veto power over their selection.


Although Ausilio and prominent Unionists were anti-religious and atheists, they saw the opportunity to gain greater consensus among the population.
Although Ausilio and prominent Unionists were anti-religious and atheists, they saw the opportunity to gain greater consensus among the population.
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=== Cartegine Revolution ===
=== Cartegine Revolution ===


On June 16, 1944, a wave of protests swept through automobile and textile factories in Cartegine, marking the largest demonstrations during the Unionist dictatorship. The people were fed up with high living costs, food scarcity, and exorbitant prices that had doubled due to inflation caused by the massive issue of money by the Phoxia Royal Bank.
On June 16, 1944, a wave of protests swept through automobile and textile factories in Cartegine, marking the largest demonstrations during the Heolist dictatorship. The people were fed up with high living costs, food scarcity, and exorbitant prices that had doubled due to inflation caused by the massive issue of money by the Phoxia Royal Bank.


These protests were the catalyst for the Cartegine Revolution, which quickly evolved into the Phoenixian Civil War, pitting pro-Unionists against partisans. The unrest soon transformed into a general anti-government revolt, fueled by the clandestine publication of the Araforsian Nation newspaper, funded by entrepreneur Gaetano Valerio. The newspaper's widespread distribution of clandestine leaflets helped to spread the strike.
These protests were the catalyst for the Cartegine Revolution, which quickly evolved into the Phoenixian Civil War, pitting pro-Unionists against partisans. The unrest soon transformed into a general anti-government revolt, fueled by the clandestine publication of the Araforsian Nation newspaper, funded by entrepreneur Gaetano Valerio. The newspaper's widespread distribution of clandestine leaflets helped to spread the strike.


Amidst this turmoil, leaders from various political and social groups united to form the National Resistance Movement, which aimed to overthrow the Unionist dictatorship and establish a democratic government. The movement was a beacon of hope for the people, who had long suffered under the oppressive regime.
Amidst this turmoil, leaders from various political and social groups united to form the National Resistance Movement, which aimed to overthrow the Heolist dictatorship and establish a democratic government. The movement was a beacon of hope for the people, who had long suffered under the oppressive regime.


As the Cartegine Revolution gained momentum, the pro-Unionist forces began to crumble, and the revolutionaries took control of many key cities and infrastructure. The Unionist Party was quickly losing its grip on power. The conflict continued for several months, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. However, it became clear by the end of june 1944 that the rebels were gaining the upper hand, as they continued to make significant gains and win the support of the people.
As the Cartegine Revolution gained momentum, the pro-Heolist forces began to crumble, and the revolutionaries took control of many key cities and infrastructure. The Heolist Party was quickly losing its grip on power. The conflict continued for several months, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. However, it became clear by the end of june 1944 that the rebels were gaining the upper hand, as they continued to make significant gains and win the support of the people.


The moment King Pietro I became aware of the confrontations, he promptly arranged for the escape of the royal family secretly out of harms way and away to an unspecified place.
The moment King Pietro I became aware of the confrontations, he promptly arranged for the escape of the royal family secretly out of harms way and away to an unspecified place.