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'''The Federal Republic of Equatannia''', commonly referred to as '''Equatannia''' (/.ɛkwə'tɒnjə/), is a unitary constitutional presidential republic known for its stunning environment, compassionate citizens, and stringent health and safety legislation.
Equatannia's geopolitical borders make up the Starr Peninsula, nearly bordering [[Durakia]] to the north, and eight small islands to the south. The nation's capital and most populous city is Equaa (/i:kwʌ/), situated on the eastern side of Equity Bay. Equatannia is currently governed by three regional boards under the direct rule of the federal government: Greater Equatannia, The Federal District of Equaa, and The Isles. Equatannia has an area of [] and a population of 500 million. Most Equatannians are Human, while there are communities of various other races.
The two most populous districts that make up the portion of modern Equatannia on the Starr Peninsula, Greater Equatannia and the Federal District, were once separate sovereign entities with the Chiefdom of Equaa to the south and six established independent villages in the north. The nations never exhibited political conflict or hostility with one another and eventually came to the agreement to unite as one sovereign state in 1927. This resolution was forged over the course of several years now known as The Internal Ambition by a committee formed of ambassadors from both nations. After a period of influence throughout the late 1920s and the approval of a referendum passed by the native inhabitants in 1933, the sparsely populated Isles situated south of the Starr Peninsula were annexed into the Chiefdom as the third governmental region. The modern Constitution was ratified by The People's Assembly on December 5, 1936 after being proposed by Cristofer Benyne, the second Speaker of the People.
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Karine Roswuud left office to some political scandal, but to much approval from Equatannians. She further explained her resignation once again on January 13, 2008 in a televised address. Melinde Roswuud announced her intent to run for President in March with the backing of the Federal Party, the same party her aunt was a part of. She won the primary election in July of 2008 and was elected President on the Federal Holiday of that same year with 62% of the vote. Representative Sindi Bantoor was elected to the Vice President position after winning 21% of the vote. Roswuud is the youngest elected President as she was only 28 when elected.
She spent her first term campaigning on the idea of opening the country up to foreign affairs by January 2020, with her establishing multiple ''de facto'' departments aimed at eventually assisting in foreign affairs back in 2010. In 2011, she expanded the powers of the Department of Education to assist in establishing specialized charter schools for high school students. In early 2012, she forever changed her reelection campaign by announcing that Vice President Sindi Bantoor would be resigning the following year, thus pushing then Speaker of the People Mitch Lorraine to assume the Vice Presidency in January 2013 after the 2012 election. The Assembly elected Representative
[[File:Melinde.jpg|thumb|President Melinde Roswuud, 2018|alt=]]
In her second term, President Roswuud enacted the Affirmmative Action Order that expanded specific civil rights pertaining to different species inhabiting Equatannia, and has been used to further lift up minorities since. This policy gives greater chance to impoverished and minority students or employees. Most Equatannians support this Order due to their fundamental belief of equal representation. Roswuud also expanded the powers of Congress by enacting Orders that gave the People's Assembly and Regional the ability to remove a President or entire Administration for negligence. This was a move by Roswuud to further affirm her ideas of an expanded balance in power between the three government branches.
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Equatannia has since endorsed various nations of Urth and has also established embassies within surrounding countries. The Equatannian economy has quickly flourished due to open international trade, as the produce native to a Mediterranean climate is unique to the area. President Roswuud has begun working toward improved international relations, despite the Arkian Civil War occurring just north of the nation. Equatannia has retained its neutral position in all external conflict, but some speculate that will soon change with President Roswuud's instruction. She faces her fourth election later this year, and has yet to announce any plans to resign to new candidates. <br />
== Geography ==
Equatannia has an area of [], which makes Equatannia one of the smallest nations on Urth by area. It is roughly the same size as the nations [] and []. Mount Friedenliebe is the nation's tallest peak and is located north-east of central Equaa. Equatannia is located on the island of Irnac, which is a part of the Novaris continent. The nation is located on the eastern side of the North Pacific Ocean and borders the Irnak Strait further east.
Equatannia lies between latitudes 45 and 15 N, and longitudes 160 and 140 W.
To the north, Equatannia is bordered by expanding Durakia and shares a maritime border with the Rubanorum Isles to the south, which are claimed by Genogabra. The border between Durakia and Equatannia is the longest land border on Irnac.
=== Islands ===
The sovereign of Equatannia includes eight isles situated south of the Starr Peninsula. These isles make up The Isles government region, which has Canora as its capital and most populous island. The region also contains multiple small uninhabited islands scattered throughout the archipelago.
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=== Mountains and Rivers ===
Mainland Equatannia is split in two halves by the Durok Mountain Range that extends from Mount Friedenliebe in the south all the way past the northern border of the country. While most of the northern portions of the range are forested lowland hills, the elevation of the mountains increases as you travel south. The eastern and western coasts are where a majority of Equatannia's citizens reside, but there are towns and villages throughout the northern forests.
Equatannia has many rivers that flow from the melting caps of the land's tallest peaks year-round. The largest and longest river is the Yuural River, which flows from Mount Kische in the north to the western coastal city of Freebeltsa, splitting the downtown area in half. The Bangel River flows from the north just east of the village of Olebelston, and has a depositing delta that nearly connects the first island situated off the southern coast, Quanos, to the populous isle of Canora.
=== Climate ===
Equatannia is entirely situated within a Mediterranean climate zone. This climate is characterised by warm/hot and dry summers and mild, wet winters. Mediterranean climate zones are typically located along the western sides of continents, between roughly 30 and 45 degrees north, and are unique to this region of Novaris. Due to this climate, the Equatannian variety of produce is heavily dependent upon the most popular three: grapes, olives, and wheat.
Other sub-climate zones are identified throughout the nation. Most notably, some areas of the Durok Mountain Range exhibit more of an alpine climate's characteristics due to the location's elevation. some sub-tropical climate characteristics have also been recorded in Equatannia's southern-most isles.
=== Fauna and Flora ===
Most of the vegetation throughout Equatannia is described as garrigue, which are low, soft-leaved scrub bushes and grasses. The coasts, however, are famous for their low-level palm trees and palm ferns that give Equatannia its nearly-tropical feel. This flora gives way for a diverse community of wildlife that still inhabits the nation's most remote regions. The national animal is the Equaan Swan, which citizens and tourists can see inhabiting Equatannia's many ponds, lakes, rivers, and even fountains. These birds are notorious for being overly friendly with humans until provoked, as many enjoy being thrown harmless food scraps and soft touches due to their high regard. The Irnakan Wolf is found throughout Equatannia's mountainous forests, and are believed to be the cause of over 10% of national deaths per year.
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=== Government ===
Equatannia is a constitutional presidential republic, with direct representation in the executive and legislative branches of government. The executive branch is made up of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet of Ministers. The legislative branch is made up of the nation's Congress, which has two assemblies: The People's Assembly and The Regional. The Equatannian Constitution is a culmination of processes and departments formed by ''The Internal Ambition'' and first two pieces of legislation passed by The People's Assembly, The Citizen's Rights Resolution and The Tax Revenue Distribution Resolution. These laws protect a set of rights given to Equatannian citizens as well as providing a list of responsibilities the federal government owes to its constituents. The Constitution was ratified in 1936 after the modern Government was formed earlier that year, and was reworked in 2015 to officially change multiple laws into Amendments to the original work.
* '''Head of State'''
** President Melinde Roswuud, since January 1, 2008
* '''Government Officials'''
** Vice President Jon Furrbanks, since January 1, 2017
** Speaker of the People Janice Smitte, since February 18, 2013
** Chief Justice Phillip Bradli, since October 6, 2016
Equatannia is incredibly federalized, with regional governments only tasked with approving and enforcing the federal law. Regional assemblies do not formally exist, as no regional legislation would be viewed as legitimate legislation by the federal government. Multiple villages in the northern plains retain more autonomy than other communities in the nation, but are still forced to abide by federal laws regarding every category of issue except trade. Government elections are held on the Federal Holiday of every fourth year, December 5.
=== Human Rights ===
Equatannia has records of some of the best human rights attitudes on Urth. Prejudice and discrimination is claimed to be nearly extinct in the nation and only resides in very few remote communities. Federal laws prohibit all forms of hate-intent discrimination, and personal prejudice is explicitly stated to be outlawed in the constitution. This allows for all-male and all-female organizations to exist due to the varying causes they are activists for and also allows for Dwarven and Ursine-based colleges and universities to hold onto those traditions, while also disallowing the intent of discrimination based on hatred or prejudice toward another group. Many cities contain bars and venues marketed towards LGBT or differing ethnic consumers, but all people are still welcome in the environment. Many Equatannians still have family that were alive to hear the original refugee's stories of war and hardship, which has cultivated a national culture of empathy and kindness towards all peoples.
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