Ante Magnum

Ante Magnum, officially the Commonwealth of Ante Magnum is an overseas incorporated territory of the United Republic, located in mainland southern Crona bordering Kartejya to the north, Arsyra to the south, and Pankara to the east.

Geography
Ante Magnum is situated in between the Calidus and Marcian Rivers, forming the border with Arsyra and part of the border with Kartjeya respectively. The territory consists of a predominately humid Mediterranean climate of the coastal plains to the west.

History
Ante Magnum was inhabited by the Cartesian people and their ancestors for several millennia before the arrival of Levantines. During the Age of Exploration, Arsyra was settled by a mix of Pankarans, Pelaxians, Caphirian exiles and expats from Alstin, leading to the development of a unique society that promoted the acceptance of diversity. Nevertheless, by 1910, the territory was firmly under the control of Pankara, due in large part of the loss of Cartadanian influence in the region, following the independence of both Galicia and Porlos.

Under Panakaran rule, much of Ante Magnum became dedicated to shipbuilding, overseas trade and the harvesting of its rich deposits of aquatic resources, namely fish, pearls, and whale oil, among many others. However, the harsh labor laws and practices imposed by the Pankarans, as well as their unofficial status as second-class citizens and the lack of autonomy in regional affairs, the local populace increasingly grew discontent with the heavy-handed tactics of the Pankaran Stratocracy throughout the 20th century. As result, when UR forces entered Ante Magnum at the start of the Pankaran Campaign, the majority of the region rose up against the Pankarans and defected over the United Republic. As part of the Treaty of Radiopolis, which brought to an end to hostilities between the United Republic and Pankara on 30 September 2021, Ante Magnum was transferred to and annexed by the United Republic as an autonomous territory.

Government
Ante Magnum is an incorporated territory of the United Republic. Its governmental structure and fundamental law are prescribed by the Ante Magnum Territorial Charter, promulgated by President Benjamin Ryder and validated by Parliament in late 2021. The Governor of Ante Magnum is elected by the residents of Ante Magnum, and is prescribed a four-year term by the Charter, though a Governor may be replaced or recalled at any point in their term.

The territorial legislative body is known as the Concilium Civitatis (Citizen's Council). It is a part-time body that meets twice annually for a period of 16 weeks each. The Council comprises of 50 seats, apportioned according to population, with a guaranteed minimum of two seats per precinct.

Ante Magnum sends a single non-voting Delegate to the National Council.

Society & Culture
The population of Ante Magnum is predominately a mix of residents descended from Pankaran transplants and settlers of Occidental origin. Combined, this binary mixture makes up approximately 79% of residents, with the remaining populace being are of other origins; Mainly from Anta Carda and Ulaga.

Ante Magnum is a multilingual society, with the most widely spoken languages in the territory being Alsintian Ænglish, Cartadanian, and Vertannes. 56% of Arsyrans are Catholic, with minorities practicing other Christian traditions, most prominently the Chantry of Alstin.

Economy
Shipbuilding, retail trade and fishing have long been major key industries in Ante Magnum. However since the 1970s, the the regional economy has been attempting to diversify, with particular emphasis towards tourism, and other service-oriented sectors.