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{{Infobox country | {{Infobox country | ||
|micronation = <!--yes if a micronation--> | |micronation = <!--yes if a micronation--> | ||
|conventional_long_name = | |conventional_long_name = Federacy of the Cape | ||
|native_name = <small>Restarka do Kabo</small> | |native_name = <small>Restarka do Kabo</small> | ||
|common_name = the Cape | |common_name = the Cape | ||
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|established_event1 = Establishment of provisional government | |established_event1 = Establishment of provisional government | ||
|established_date1 = June 22, 1887 | |established_date1 = June 22, 1887 | ||
|established_event1 = Declaration of the | |established_event1 = Declaration of the Federacy | ||
|established_date1 = October 7, 1891 | |established_date1 = October 7, 1891 | ||
|established_event2 = Occupation of the Cape | |established_event2 = Occupation of the Cape | ||
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|footnotes = <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes--> | |footnotes = <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''The Cape''', officially '''the | '''The Cape''', officially '''the Federacy of the Cape''', is the easternmost country in [[Crona]]. It is bordered on the north, east, and south by the Odeneru and Cathay Oceans. It covers 2.3 million kms2 and has over 127 million people, largely concentrated in its namesake [[Cape Peninsula]]. The Cape is a multiethnic and multicultural society, with a majority of the population having mixed ancestry between the country's three primary ethnic groups, [[Kiravian]], [[Cartadanian]], and [[Cronan]]. The capital and largest city is [[Cape Town]], which concurrently serves as one of seven [[Provinces of the Cape|provincial]] capitals. | ||
For thousands of years, the Cape was home to various indigenous peoples. In the 1600s, however, Cartadanian and Kiravian explorers began to settle the country's eastern coast. Their colonies and dominions would expand throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Disputes over political representation and forced colonial assimilation would lead to the [[Capetian War of Independence]] in 1887, led by [[Melvyn Kalma]] and the nascent [[Republican Nationalist Party]], which established independence in 1891. The tumultuous young republic, weakened by political violence and rampant power struggles following Kalma's death in 1922, was invaded and occupied by the [[Palastra|Kingdom of Palastra]] during the [[Great War]]. A [[The Reclamation|Reclamation war]] soon took place, re-establishing the republic in 1951. A slow series of reforms throughout the 1980s would transition the state from a one-party military dictatorship to a {{wp|representative democracy}} - with the country entering into a rapid period of economic growth and industrialization that continued into the early 21st century. | For thousands of years, the Cape was home to various indigenous peoples. In the 1600s, however, Cartadanian and Kiravian explorers began to settle the country's eastern coast. Their colonies and dominions would expand throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Disputes over political representation and forced colonial assimilation would lead to the [[Capetian War of Independence]] in 1887, led by [[Melvyn Kalma]] and the nascent [[Republican Nationalist Party]], which established independence in 1891. The tumultuous young republic, weakened by political violence and rampant power struggles following Kalma's death in 1922, was invaded and occupied by the [[Palastra|Kingdom of Palastra]] during the [[Great War]]. A [[The Reclamation|Reclamation war]] soon took place, re-establishing the republic in 1951. A slow series of reforms throughout the 1980s would transition the state from a one-party military dictatorship to a {{wp|representative democracy}} - with the country entering into a rapid period of economic growth and industrialization that continued into the early 21st century. | ||
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It has been accepted that the first humans to settle the lands of the Cape arrived at least 12,000 years ago. Indigenous peoples in the Cape today can trace their ancestry to those groups, the two most significant being the [[Cahokia]]n and [[Anahuak]] peoples. | It has been accepted that the first humans to settle the lands of the Cape arrived at least 12,000 years ago. Indigenous peoples in the Cape today can trace their ancestry to those groups, the two most significant being the [[Cahokia]]n and [[Anahuak]] peoples. | ||
Throughout history, those Indigenous societies became increasingly complex. By Occidental colonization, many cultures included permanent settlements, hierarchical states, and advanced agricultural techniques. Although it is difficult to estimate the Indigenous population of the Cape at the time of Occidental colonization, the generally accepted number is between 700,000 and 4 million; with the modern | Throughout history, those Indigenous societies became increasingly complex. By Occidental colonization, many cultures included permanent settlements, hierarchical states, and advanced agricultural techniques. Although it is difficult to estimate the Indigenous population of the Cape at the time of Occidental colonization, the generally accepted number is between 700,000 and 4 million; with the modern Federacy's [[Executive of Culture (the Cape)|Executive of Culture]] recognizing a figure of 2.4 million. | ||
Initial contact between Occidental settlers and the various Indigenous states and commonwealths was relatively peaceful, with those of Indigenous mixed descent playing a vital role in establishing Kiravian colonies and trade connections. Indigenous relations with [[Kiravian Capetians]] remained strong until independence. However, conflict quickly arose with the Cartadanian settlers, who, starting in the 18th century, began to conquer Indigenous states and attempted to assimilate them into their culture. Such actions reached a peak before the War of Independence, with forced integrations and deportations. | Initial contact between Occidental settlers and the various Indigenous states and commonwealths was relatively peaceful, with those of Indigenous mixed descent playing a vital role in establishing Kiravian colonies and trade connections. Indigenous relations with [[Kiravian Capetians]] remained strong until independence. However, conflict quickly arose with the Cartadanian settlers, who, starting in the 18th century, began to conquer Indigenous states and attempted to assimilate them into their culture. Such actions reached a peak before the War of Independence, with forced integrations and deportations. | ||
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The [[Praça da Colônia massacre]] (1886) in Natalia, where thousands of Indigenous and working-class protestors were shot dead by government forces, prompted the establishment of the [[National Revolutionary Army]] (NRA) - whose chapters quickly popped up across both colonies. Under [[Melvyn Kalma]], a prominent advocate for independence and decorated former general in the [[Kiravian Foreign Legion]], a [[Capetian War of Independence|War of Independence]] was waged starting March of 1887 to overthrow both colonial governments and to unite the peninsula under a new state. | The [[Praça da Colônia massacre]] (1886) in Natalia, where thousands of Indigenous and working-class protestors were shot dead by government forces, prompted the establishment of the [[National Revolutionary Army]] (NRA) - whose chapters quickly popped up across both colonies. Under [[Melvyn Kalma]], a prominent advocate for independence and decorated former general in the [[Kiravian Foreign Legion]], a [[Capetian War of Independence|War of Independence]] was waged starting March of 1887 to overthrow both colonial governments and to unite the peninsula under a new state. | ||
By June of 1887, following major uprisings in Cape Town, Kiravia exited the Cape. The NRA’s provisional government was recognized provided the new state remained a Kiravian ally and allowed the continuation of Kiravian trade. The transition of statehood from Cape Colony to the [[Capetian Provisional Government]] was formalized on June 22, 1887. By 1888, Natalia’s Indigenous population was in open revolt, with a majority of local chiefs and leaders pledging fealty to the NRA. “Liberating the peoples of Natalia” became official policy at the first convocation of the [[National Parliament (the Cape)|National Parliament]]. The invasion of Natalia would conclude in February of 1891. On October 7, the newly formed | By June of 1887, following major uprisings in Cape Town, Kiravia exited the Cape. The NRA’s provisional government was recognized provided the new state remained a Kiravian ally and allowed the continuation of Kiravian trade. The transition of statehood from Cape Colony to the [[Capetian Provisional Government]] was formalized on June 22, 1887. By 1888, Natalia’s Indigenous population was in open revolt, with a majority of local chiefs and leaders pledging fealty to the NRA. “Liberating the peoples of Natalia” became official policy at the first convocation of the [[National Parliament (the Cape)|National Parliament]]. The invasion of Natalia would conclude in February of 1891. On October 7, the newly formed Federacy of the Cape was declared the successor state to both Cape Colony and Natalia, with Melvyn Kalma serving as the first [[Prime Executive of the Cape|Prime Executive]]. | ||
[[File:Opening of the Grand National Assembly, 23 April 1920.jpg|thumb|250px|Opening of the National Parliament, 1891.]] | [[File:Opening of the Grand National Assembly, 23 April 1920.jpg|thumb|250px|Opening of the National Parliament, 1891.]] | ||
Kalma subsequently introduced many [[Restarkism|reforms]], such as {{wp|secularism|secularizing}} the state, establishing a period of redress for the Indigenous peoples, and instituting economic reforms with the goal of transforming the Cape into a modern, Occidental {{wp|nation state}}, governed as a {{wp|constitutional republic}} with a secular {{wp|constitution}}. To this end, the political activities of the NRA were separated into the civilian [[Republican Nationalist Party]] - which was to govern the country under a {{wp|one-party state|single-party period}} of tutelage until such reforms were complete. Following the establishment of the | Kalma subsequently introduced many [[Restarkism|reforms]], such as {{wp|secularism|secularizing}} the state, establishing a period of redress for the Indigenous peoples, and instituting economic reforms with the goal of transforming the Cape into a modern, Occidental {{wp|nation state}}, governed as a {{wp|constitutional republic}} with a secular {{wp|constitution}}. To this end, the political activities of the NRA were separated into the civilian [[Republican Nationalist Party]] - which was to govern the country under a {{wp|one-party state|single-party period}} of tutelage until such reforms were complete. Following the establishment of the Federacy, certain groups in the former Natalia, both upper and working-class, became discontent with Kalma's reforms. Anti-secularist and anti-tutelage/pro-democracy (the [[Kadets Rebellion]]) revolts broke out in 1897 and 1911, respectively, which were suppressed with military force. | ||
===20th century=== | ===20th century=== | ||
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==Administrative divisions== | ==Administrative divisions== | ||
==Politics and government== | ==Politics and government== | ||
The | The Federacy of the Cape is organized as a {{wp|federal state|federal}} {{wp|parliamentary system|parliamentary}} {{wp|constitutional republic}}, comprised of seven provinces in a {{wp|symmetric federalism|symmetric federation}}. It is a {{wp|representative democracy}} with traditions of secularism, social justice, and egalitarianism. | ||
===Law=== | ===Law=== | ||