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{{Infobox State of Cartadania | {{Infobox State of Cartadania | ||
| official_name = | | official_name = Comunidade da Lombardia<br/>''{{nobold|Commonwealth of Lombardia}}'' | ||
| name = Lombardia | | name = Lombardia | ||
| native_name = {{nobold|Lombardy <small>([[Julian Ænglish|Ænglish]])</small>}} | | native_name = {{nobold|''Lombardy'' <small>([[Julian Ænglish|Ænglish]])</small>}} | ||
| image_flag = Flag of the Commonwealth of Lombardia.svg | | image_flag = Flag of the Commonwealth of Lombardia.svg | ||
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=== Annexation by Cartadania and statehood === | === Annexation by Cartadania and statehood === | ||
In Spring 1798, Cartadania's western states of Santiago and | In Spring 1798, Cartadania's western states of Santiago and Victoria were beginning to spread the idea of a better life for the people of Iordas and Carina, which ultimately turned out to be an effort to expand their respective territories. Fueled by the lack of representation in their own capital, and the lack of border control between Vachena and Cartadania, the people, first of Carina, began to intermix with the Victorianos and Santiagans, visiting Cartadania (albeit illegally) and vice-versa. In fact, Victorians actually started their own farms in Vachena, which went against Caroleena and Alahuela's separation agreement. Because the vast majority of then-western Cartadanians could speak Latin with dialects similar to those of eastern Vachena, it was becoming difficult to enforce the rule of the Magna Discordia. | ||
In late summer of the same year, uprisings along the coast of Carina caused the Vachenan military to enter the region which made many Santiagans uneasy. The land along the Trentine River which separated Cartadania from Vachena at the time, was fortified by Vachenan military police, which caused Alahuela to send Marshalls to western Santiago. A minor disagreement between the two groups lead Cartadania's Supreme Court to call into question the validity of the Magna Discordia which would lead to Senate Resolution 16. Heightening tensions along this border caused the Department of the Interior (now the Department of Homeland Security) to send agents to the area to assess the impending fallout, and in March 1799, the first Vachena Crisis insued. Buildup of tensions in the region caused a ripple effect across the country. News of the civil unrest in Carina spread to Iordas and Faraya (now Ferara), and the Vachena Parliament issued an emergency order to military police to end the uprising. Venza Sentinate and Caille Herini, then-governors of Carina and Iordas respectively, petitioned Alahuela for voluntary annexation. Originally, Congress refused, but the Supreme Court, in essence, ordered Congress to comply with the agreement in place with Caroleena and Venceia. Because the Magna Discordia only specified a separation of 100-years, the separation had expired in 1771, thus Senate Resolution 17 was authorized and Cartadania's government de jure annexed not only Iordas and Carina, but also the Southern Territory, of which today is Montecarlo, Siena, and southern Ferara. | In late summer of the same year, uprisings along the coast of Carina caused the Vachenan military to enter the region which made many Santiagans uneasy. The land along the Trentine River which separated Cartadania from Vachena at the time, was fortified by Vachenan military police, which caused Alahuela to send Marshalls to western Santiago. A minor disagreement between the two groups lead Cartadania's Supreme Court to call into question the validity of the Magna Discordia which would lead to Senate Resolution 16. Heightening tensions along this border caused the Department of the Interior (now the Department of Homeland Security) to send agents to the area to assess the impending fallout, and in March 1799, the first Vachena Crisis insued. Buildup of tensions in the region caused a ripple effect across the country. News of the civil unrest in Carina spread to Iordas and Faraya (now Ferara), and the Vachena Parliament issued an emergency order to military police to end the uprising. Venza Sentinate and Caille Herini, then-governors of Carina and Iordas respectively, petitioned Alahuela for voluntary annexation. Originally, Congress refused, but the Supreme Court, in essence, ordered Congress to comply with the agreement in place with Caroleena and Venceia. Because the Magna Discordia only specified a separation of 100-years, the separation had expired in 1771, thus Senate Resolution 17 was authorized and Cartadania's government de jure annexed not only Iordas and Carina, but also the Southern Territory, of which today is Montecarlo, Siena, and southern Ferara. | ||
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Over the decades that followed, Lombardia's population began to explode thanks to its status as a new state, desirable climate, and extremely fertile land. Some Cartadanian historians went so far to consider the neglect of Lombardia "a reflection of our imperial past" and considered Lombardia to be highly favorable for development over the years, which would become apparent when it became Cartadania's fourth-most populous state. | Over the decades that followed, Lombardia's population began to explode thanks to its status as a new state, desirable climate, and extremely fertile land. Some Cartadanian historians went so far to consider the neglect of Lombardia "a reflection of our imperial past" and considered Lombardia to be highly favorable for development over the years, which would become apparent when it became Cartadania's fourth-most populous state. | ||
In an effort to, arguably, rub salt in the wound, Alahuela contributed large sums of money for development of infrastructure to Lombardia, which was in contrast to Regio Averius, Regio Spero, and Regio Spirito Santo (Aveiro and Espírito Santo, respectively) whom, like Lombardia's predecessors, were quite suburban and rural in nature. This lead to a short-lived public outcry that eventually settled during the events leading to the [[Great War]]. | In an effort to, arguably, rub salt in the wound, Alahuela contributed large sums of money for development of infrastructure to Lombardia, which was in contrast to Regio Averius, Regio Spero, and Regio Spirito Santo (Aveiro and Espírito Santo, respectively) whom, like Lombardia's predecessors, were quite suburban and rural in nature. This lead to a short-lived public outcry that eventually settled during the events leading to the [[Second Great War]]. | ||
Lombardia's position in Cartadania made it particularly vulnerable during the Great War, especially considering Cartadania's position against Caphiria and Vachena, which supported Caphiria. Thusly, Alahuela began setting up [[Forte Ataris]], one of the largest Army bases in Cartadania. It positioned troops at the base on standby and during the Second Vachena Crisis, at a point where Cartadania and Pelaxia were fearing invasion from Caphiria and moving preemptively, Alahuela surrounded Caroleena and annexed large portions of Vachena. In this time period, Lombardia was one of the most active regions militarily. | Lombardia's position in Cartadania made it particularly vulnerable during the Great War, especially considering Cartadania's position against Caphiria and Vachena, which supported Caphiria. Thusly, Alahuela began setting up [[Forte Ataris]], one of the largest Army bases in Cartadania. It positioned troops at the base on standby and during the Second Vachena Crisis, at a point where Cartadania and Pelaxia were fearing invasion from Caphiria and moving preemptively, Alahuela surrounded Caroleena and annexed large portions of Vachena. In this time period, Lombardia was one of the most active regions militarily. | ||
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=== Politics === | === Politics === | ||
[[File:Cospedal._Mensaje_de_Navidad_2013_(11647905203)_(cropped).jpg|thumb|left|200px|Loriana Governale, the 57th and current-governor of Lombardia.]] | [[File:Cospedal._Mensaje_de_Navidad_2013_(11647905203)_(cropped).jpg|thumb|left|200px|Loriana Governale, the 57th and current-governor of Lombardia.]] | ||
Lombardia is a [[Social Democracy Party (Cartadania)|SDP]] stronghold. Historically, it was a more contested politically, because the more rural regions of the state voted more conservatively, causing near-parity between SDPs and UCons. In more recent elections, however, the SDP has gained more ground, and Lombardia has been strongly left-leaning in presidential campaigns. Figueroa and Castelusia, as well as their metro areas, tend to vote largely with and for SDP candidates. Counties that area around [[ | Lombardia is a [[Social Democracy Party (Cartadania)|SDP]] stronghold. Historically, it was a more contested politically, because the more rural regions of the state voted more conservatively, causing near-parity between SDPs and UCons. In more recent elections, however, the SDP has gained more ground, and Lombardia has been strongly left-leaning in presidential campaigns. Figueroa and Castelusia, as well as their metro areas, tend to vote largely with and for SDP candidates. Counties that area around [[Calónia County]], are sometimes more moderate in various years but tend to vote similarly to Figueroa itself. Other cities like Calisnia, Carina, Marale, and Rimego also tend to fall more left-leaning that other parts of the state. With the exception of Carina, the counties that surround the other three cities are very moderate politically. The sway in politics is controlled largely by the nine largest counties in the state, most of which are around Castelusia or Figueroa (Alcoxa and Mourda counties, located in the Newport, Santiago MSA are the exceptions). | ||
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=== Infant and maternal health === | === Infant and maternal health === | ||
Lombardia's Department of Health (sometimes referred to as LombardHealth) has one of the most comprehensive guidelines for infant and maternal health in the country. In fact, Lombardia often ranks first or second in these categories because of its provisions for pediatric and maternal care. It is one of only seven states that omits these provisions from the tax code, instead covering the expenses itself (the other six are Alexandria, | Lombardia's Department of Health (sometimes referred to as LombardHealth) has one of the most comprehensive guidelines for infant and maternal health in the country. In fact, Lombardia often ranks first or second in these categories because of its provisions for pediatric and maternal care. It is one of only seven states that omits these provisions from the tax code, instead covering the expenses itself (the other six are Alexandria, Maresia, Porta Bianca, Santarém, Victoria, and Verona). | ||
=== Medical research === | === Medical research === | ||
The state depends heavily on the medical systems of its large institutions like the University of Lombardia and Lombard Commonwealth University for advancements in medical research. The Lombardia Department of Health frequently works with the state to create new guidelines and develop new methods of care alongside institutions from other states. It often collaborates with the other three | The state depends heavily on the medical systems of its large institutions like the University of Lombardia and Lombard Commonwealth University for advancements in medical research. The Lombardia Department of Health frequently works with the state to create new guidelines and develop new methods of care alongside institutions from other states. It often collaborates with the other three commonwealths–Maresia, Porta Bianca, and Verona–as well as Santarém and Toscana for health initiatives. | ||
=== Legislative Responses === | === Legislative Responses === | ||
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== Transportation == | == Transportation == | ||
[[File:Dolphin_and_Palmetto_Expressway_Interchange.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Carina Tollway exchange with Sunstone Expressway.]] | [[File:Dolphin_and_Palmetto_Expressway_Interchange.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Carina Tollway exchange with Sunstone Expressway.]] | ||
Transportation in Lombardia is overseen by the [[Lombardia Department of Transportation]], a part of the executive branch of the state government. Lombardia's major Interstate Highways are IH-25, IH-30, IH-37, IH-45, IH-86, and IH-90. Lombardia's highway system is immense and contains around {{convert|133443.6|km|mi}} of roadway. It is consistently ranked as one of the best systems in the country, and the state tends to have a brute force approach to maintenance (well maintained due to more money invested into the system relative to other states). Lombardia is quite unique among states in that it isn't uncommon for the state to completely close a highway to decrease construction, maintenance, expansion, or upgrade times. This was seen with Interstate 86 east of Figueroa in 2011, when LDOT shut down traffic flow routinely in {{convert|30|km|mi|adj=on}} segments during the highway's expansion to eight lanes towards the Santiago state line. Though it caused some grief to travelers, it reduced construction time by nearly 2/3 the time needed if a semi-closure method had been used. This practice is also seen in | Transportation in Lombardia is overseen by the [[Lombardia Department of Transportation]], a part of the executive branch of the state government. Lombardia's major Interstate Highways are IH-25, IH-30, IH-37, IH-45, IH-86, and IH-90. Lombardia's highway system is immense and contains around {{convert|133443.6|km|mi}} of roadway. It is consistently ranked as one of the best systems in the country, and the state tends to have a brute force approach to maintenance (well maintained due to more money invested into the system relative to other states). Lombardia is quite unique among states in that it isn't uncommon for the state to completely close a highway to decrease construction, maintenance, expansion, or upgrade times. This was seen with Interstate 86 east of Figueroa in 2011, when LDOT shut down traffic flow routinely in {{convert|30|km|mi|adj=on}} segments during the highway's expansion to eight lanes towards the Santiago state line. Though it caused some grief to travelers, it reduced construction time by nearly 2/3 the time needed if a semi-closure method had been used. This practice is also seen in Maresia, Roma Alta, and Victoria, where highway maintenance and expansion are currently underway. | ||
[[File:Alstom_AGV_Cerhenice_img_0365.jpg|thumb|200px|right|LusoRail Spira train passing through Marale.]] | [[File:Alstom_AGV_Cerhenice_img_0365.jpg|thumb|200px|right|LusoRail Spira train passing through Marale.]] | ||
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== Sports == | == Sports == | ||
[[Category:Cartadania]] | [[Category:Cartadania]] | ||
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