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|status = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations--> | |status = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations--> | ||
|image_flag = 30Star.png | |image_flag = 30Star.png | ||
|alt_flag = | |alt_flag =[[Flag of Alstin|Flag]] | ||
|flag_border = yes | |flag_border = yes | ||
|image_flag2 = | |image_flag2 = | ||
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|government_type = {{wp|Federal state|Federal}} {{wp|presidential system|presidential}} {{wp|constitutional republic}} | |government_type = {{wp|Federal state|Federal}} {{wp|presidential system|presidential}} {{wp|constitutional republic}} | ||
|leader_title1 = [[President of the United Republic|President]] | |leader_title1 = [[President of the United Republic|President]] | ||
|leader_name1 = [[ | |leader_name1 = [[James Hickel]] | ||
|leader_title2 = [[Vice President of the United Republic|Vice President]] | |leader_title2 = [[Vice President of the United Republic|Vice President]] | ||
|leader_name2 = [[ | |leader_name2 = [[Brian Allers]] | ||
|leader_title3 = [[Speaker of the Council]] | |leader_title3 = [[Speaker of the Council]] | ||
|leader_name3 = [[ | |leader_name3 = [[Jackson Wilder]] | ||
|leader_title4 = [[Chief Magistrate of the Supreme Court|Chief Magistrate]] | |leader_title4 = [[Chief Magistrate of the Supreme Court|Chief Magistrate]] | ||
|leader_name4 = [[Joseph Upton]] | |leader_name4 = [[Joseph Upton]] | ||
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|area_label2 = United Republic Proper | |area_label2 = United Republic Proper | ||
|area_data2 = 641,799.054 km2 | |area_data2 = 641,799.054 km2 | ||
|population_estimate = | |population_estimate = 166,303,228 <br><small>124,155,818 (UR Proper)<br><small> | ||
|population_estimate_rank = | |population_estimate_rank = | ||
|population_estimate_year = | |population_estimate_year = 2033 | ||
|population_census = | |population_census = 159,038,603 <br><small>118,732,319 (UR Proper)<br><small> | ||
|population_census_year = | |population_census_year = 2030 | ||
|population_density_km2 = 128.41 | |population_density_km2 = 128.41 | ||
|population_density_sq_mi = | |population_density_sq_mi = 342.64 | ||
|population_density_rank = | |population_density_rank = | ||
|nummembers = <!--An alternative to population for micronation--> | |nummembers = <!--An alternative to population for micronation--> | ||
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|GDP_PPP_per_capita = | |GDP_PPP_per_capita = | ||
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = | |GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = | ||
|GDP_nominal = $ | |GDP_nominal = $9,176 trillion <br><small>$7,245 trillion (UR Proper)<br><small> | ||
|GDP_nominal_rank = | |GDP_nominal_rank = | ||
|GDP_nominal_year = | |GDP_nominal_year = 2030 | ||
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $ | |GDP_nominal_per_capita = $57,697.98 <br><small>$61,021.60 (UR Proper)<br><small> | ||
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = | |GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = | ||
|Gini = 29.4 | |Gini = 29.4 | ||
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|HDI_rank = | |HDI_rank = | ||
|HDI_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)--> | |HDI_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)--> | ||
|currency = United Republic Dollar | |currency = [[United Republic dollar|United Republic Dollar]] | ||
|currency_code = URD | |currency_code = URD | ||
|time_zone = UTC+10:00 to UTC-11:00 | |time_zone = UTC+10:00 to UTC-11:00 | ||
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===Indigenous peoples=== | ===Indigenous peoples=== | ||
It has been generally accepted that the first inhabitants of the [[Alstinian Isles]] migrated from mainland Crona and East | It has been generally accepted that the first inhabitants of the [[Alstinian Isles]] migrated from mainland Crona and East Audonia arrived at least 3,000 years ago; however, some evidence suggests an even earlier date of arrival. Over time, indigenous cultures in Crona grew increasingly complex, and some, such as the pre-Levantine [[Orix people#Azure|Azure]] culture in modern-day [[Azura]], developed advanced agriculture, architecture, and complex societies. The city of [[Cuzco (City)|Cuzco]] is the largest, most complex pre-Levantine archaeological site in Alstin, and is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the modern-day United Republic. In the Kjeldorian Highlands region, the [[Orix people#Kjeld|Kjeld]] culture practiced hunting and trapping, along with limited cultivation. The Uto, located in modern-day [[Utopia]], practiced fishing and whaling. | ||
===Occidental Settlement and the Founding of the Kingdom=== | ===Occidental Settlement and the Founding of the Kingdom=== | ||
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===Further immigration, expansion, and development=== | ===Further immigration, expansion, and development=== | ||
By | By 1700, the country had fully recovered from the Civil War and had successfully transitioned from Kingdom to Republic. With this, the United Republic fully resumed its involvement in international affairs, and began engaging in territorial acquisitions beyond the [[Inner Islands]]. Starting in 1705, the United Republic, through various methods, steadily expanded throughout the remaining Isles, establishing new settlements as well incorporating preexisting ones across what was then collectively referred the "Frontier Territories", nowadays officially called the "[[Outer Islands]]"; By 1815, the entirety of the "Frontier" was under the complete jurisdiction the United Republic. | ||
Overseas, the United Republic began exerting its influence at first indirectly through intermediaries, most notably via the [[Alstinian Trade Company]], then later directly via diplomacy, trade, and military action. An early example of the latter being the United Republic's longstanding influence on [[Tierrador]] beginning in the wake of the [[ Revolution of 1823|1823 Revolution]], in which UR diplomats sought to softly steer the Tierradorian Provisional Government towards the adoption of a society more akin that of the Alstinian Isles; The consequences of which include a number of economic and cultural links and impressions from the use of the Alstinian gridlock system in Tierradorian residential areas, to the widespread usage of [[Blarian Ænglish|Alstinian Ænglish]] as a secondary language. In 1750, there were 35 overseas trading outposts, most of which were concentrated in and around South Crona; By 1900, there over 300 outposts around the globe, some of which, particularly those | Overseas, the United Republic began exerting its influence at first indirectly through intermediaries, most notably via the [[Alstinian Trade Company]], then later directly via diplomacy, trade, and military action. An early example of the latter being the United Republic's longstanding influence on [[Tierrador]] beginning in the wake of the [[ Revolution of 1823|1823 Revolution]], in which UR diplomats sought to softly steer the Tierradorian Provisional Government towards the adoption of a society more akin that of the Alstinian Isles; The consequences of which include a number of economic and cultural links and impressions from the use of the Alstinian gridlock system in Tierradorian residential areas, to the widespread usage of [[Blarian Ænglish|Alstinian Ænglish]] as a secondary language. In 1750, there were 35 overseas trading outposts, most of which were concentrated in and around South Crona; By 1900, there over 300 outposts around the globe, some of which, particularly those in the modern-day regions of the [[Betlands]], [[Cartesia]], and [[Idirivièra]], would eventually merge together to form larger territorial holdings. Concurrently, the United Republic would help to initiate the modern era of international diplomacy through its efforts in establishing and strengthening economic and political ties in [[Levantia]] and [[Sarpedon]]; A notable example being the landmark 1806 [[Treaty of Lariana]], which normalized diplomatic relations between the United Republic and the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. | ||
Domestically, the Isles, beginning in the early 19th century, experienced a rise in urbanization and an unprecedented influx of immigrants from both the [[Occidental world|Occident]] and the [[Alshar|Orient]], which in turn supplied a surplus of labor for the country's industrialization and transformed its culture. National infrastructure, including telegraph and railroads, spurred economic growth and greater settlement and development of the "Frontier". The later invention of electric light and the telephone would also affect communication and urban life. | Domestically, the Isles, beginning in the early 19th century, experienced a rise in urbanization and an unprecedented influx of immigrants from both the [[Occidental world|Occident]] and the [[Alshar|Orient]], which in turn supplied a surplus of labor for the country's industrialization and transformed its culture. National infrastructure, including telegraph and railroads, spurred economic growth and greater settlement and development of the "Frontier". The later invention of electric light and the telephone would also affect communication and urban life. | ||
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''Further reading: [[First Great War]]; [[Second Great War]]; [[Alstin in the Second Great War]]; [[Cronan Theatre of the Second Great War]]'' | ''Further reading: [[First Great War]]; [[Second Great War]]; [[Alstin in the Second Great War]]; [[Cronan Theatre of the Second Great War]]'' | ||
The United Republic remained neutral from the initial outbreak of the [[First Great War]] in 1896, but joined a few weeks later on 13 June 1896 alongside the Concordiae Powers following repeated attacks on UR Merchant Shipping by the [[Navy of Burgundie|Burgundian Navy]], helping to turn the tide against the Aliança. In | The United Republic remained neutral from the initial outbreak of the [[First Great War]] in 1896, but joined a few weeks later on 13 June 1896 alongside the Concordiae Powers following repeated attacks on UR Merchant Shipping by the [[Navy of Burgundie|Burgundian Navy]], helping to turn the tide against the Aliança. In 1903, President [[Patrick T. Jones]] took a leading diplomatic role at the TBD Peace Conference, subsequently reaffirming the United Republic's place as one the world's great powers. | ||
Around this time, the women's rights movement bore it greatest victory with the election of first [[Marion Roberts]], then [[Caroline Baxter]] to the Presidency in 1904 and 1908 respectively. Concurrently, the 1910s and 1920s saw the rise of radio for mass communication and the invention of early television, with [[ABS Corporation|ABS]] and [[NPB Corporation|NPB]] taking a leading role in both mediums. Additionally, the Alstinian film industry began to take form in earnest, centering in Driftwood, near [[Treadwell]], Cecelia, making a substantial impact in the art of film-making. | Around this time, the women's rights movement bore it greatest victory with the election of first [[Marion Roberts]], then [[Caroline Baxter]] to the Presidency in 1904 and 1908 respectively. Concurrently, the 1910s and 1920s saw the rise of radio for mass communication and the invention of early television, with [[ABS Corporation|ABS]] and [[NPB Corporation|NPB]] taking a leading role in both mediums. Additionally, the Alstinian film industry began to take form in earnest, centering in Driftwood, near [[Treadwell]], Cecelia, making a substantial impact in the art of film-making. | ||
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''Further Reading: [[Occidental Cold War]]'' | ''Further Reading: [[Occidental Cold War]]'' | ||
After the Second Great War, the United Republic launched the [[Hammond Plan]] to aid in the reconstruction of war-torn Crona, [[Levantia]], and [[Sarpedon]]. As geopolitical tensions between [[Urcea]] and [[Caphiria]] developed into what would become known as the [[Occidental Cold War]], the U.R. would establish itself as one the major diplomatic arbiters of the new post-war global order, and would be one of the founding members of the [[League of Nations]]. Nevertheless, the United Republic engaged in regime change operations against left-wing governments in Crona and Audonia, fought conflicts like the [[Ulagan War|Ulagan]] and [[Pankaran War|Pankaran Wars]] and was a major competitor in the Space Race, eventually becoming the first nation to land people on the Moon in 1968. Domestically, the United Republic experienced economic growth, urbanization, and a rapid growth of its population following the Second Great War. The construction of the National Highway System and the renovation and expansion of the Alstinian Railway System transformed the nation's transportation infrastructure, and Veraise and Equetus were admitted as provinces, expanding the country's mainland borders. | |||
The civil rights movement emerged, with William Lambert-Hensley becoming a prominent leader in the late 1950s. Beginning in 1962, President [[Albert Bates]] initiated what is known the "[[Grand Society]]", a series of sweeping legislation and policies aimed at addressing poverty, racial inequality, gender discrimination, wealth inequality and other social issues. The counterculture movement in Alstin brought significant social changes, including the liberalization of attitudes towards what substances are acceptable for recreational drug use, sexuality and the beginning of the modern gay rights movement as well as open defiance of the military draft and opposition to intervention in Pankara. | |||
The United Republic brokered a number of peace agreements throughout the later half of the 20th Century that brought an end to several conflicts including the [[Istrenyan Crisis]], the [[Mosquito War]], and [[Asterian-Tierrador War]]. After a surge in female labor participation throughout the 1970s, by 1980, the majority of women aged 16 and over were employed. The early 1970s saw economic stagflation and President [[Lillian "Lilly" Paulsen| Lilly Paulsen]] responded with a number of neoliberal reforms. The early 1980s saw the culmination of the Burgo-Caphirian Thaw and the signing of the [[Assumption Accords]], marking the end of the Occidental Cold War in 1984. | |||
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===Contemporary History=== | ===Contemporary History=== | ||
''Further Reading: | ''Further Reading: [[Final War of the Deluge|Varshani War]], [[Second Asterian Civil War]]'' | ||
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The United Republic has a capitalist mixed economy, which is fueled by abundant natural resources and high productivity. With a nominal GDP of $8,646 trillion, the private sector is estimated to constitute 76% of the economy, with federal government activity accounting for 9.8% and provincial and local activity (including federal transfers) the remaining 14.2%. Unemployment is at 2.78%, in spite of the amount of employment regulations throughout the country. | The United Republic has a capitalist mixed economy, which is fueled by abundant natural resources and high productivity. With a nominal GDP of $8,646 trillion, the private sector is estimated to constitute 76% of the economy, with federal government activity accounting for 9.8% and provincial and local activity (including federal transfers) the remaining 14.2%. Unemployment is at 2.78%, in spite of the amount of employment regulations throughout the country. | ||
Alstin is one of the world's largest exporter of goods, with | Alstin is one of the world's largest exporter of goods, with an approximate trade surplus of $153.7 Billion. Its largest trading partners are the [[Levantine Union]], [[Tierrador]], [[Cartadania]], [[Daxia]], [[Arcerion]], [[Paulastra]], [[The Cape]], [[Kiravia]], [[Pelaxia]], and [[Caphiria]]. | ||
Information technology is currently the nation's largest industry, followed by tourism, arms manufacturing, and book publishing. Mining, agriculture, banking and financial services, and other facets of the manufacturing sector are other important drivers of the Alstinian economy. | Information technology is currently the nation's largest industry, followed by tourism, arms manufacturing, and book publishing. Mining, agriculture, banking and financial services, and other facets of the manufacturing sector are other important drivers of the Alstinian economy. | ||
===Science and Technology=== | ===Science and Technology=== | ||
The United Republic is considered to be one of the world's most technologically-advanced countries. It is considered to be on par with [[Urcea]] and [[Caphiria]], as it has been a leader in technological innovation since the early 19th century and scientific research since the early-20th century. Methods for producing interchangeable parts were developed by the U.R. Ministry of Defense by the [[Republic Armories]] during the first half of the 19th century. This technology, along with the establishment of a machine tool industry, enabled Alstin to have large-scale manufacturing of sewing machines, bicycles, and other items in the late 19th century and became known as the Alstinian system of manufacturing. Factory electrification in the early 20th century and introduction of the assembly line and other labor-saving techniques created the system of mass production. In the 21st century, approximately two-thirds of research and development funding comes from the private sector. Alstin leads the world in scientific research papers and impact factor. | The United Republic is considered to be one of the world's most technologically-advanced countries. It is considered to be on par with [[Urcea]] and [[Caphiria]], as it has been a leader in technological innovation since the early 19th century and scientific research since the early-20th century. Methods for producing interchangeable parts were developed by the U.R. Ministry of Defense by the [[Republic Armories]] during the first half of the 19th century. This technology, along with the establishment of a machine tool industry, enabled Alstin to have large-scale manufacturing of sewing machines, bicycles, and other items in the late 19th century and became known as the Alstinian system of manufacturing. Factory electrification in the early 20th century and introduction of the assembly line and other labor-saving techniques created the system of mass production. In the 21st century, approximately two-thirds of research and development funding comes from the private sector. Alstin leads the world in scientific research papers and impact factor. | ||
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''Main Article: [[Energy policy of the United Republic]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Energy policy of the United Republic]]'' | ||
The Alstinian energy market is about 6,900 terawatt hours per year. In 2020, | The Alstinian energy market is about 6,900 terawatt hours per year. In 2020, 8% of this energy came from petroleum, 3% from coal, and 4% from natural gas. The remainder was supplied by nuclear and renewable energy sources; Primarily in the form of solar, wind, tidal energy sources nationally, with hydroelectric and geothermal energy sources being utilized in various provinces and territories. | ||
===Water Supply and Sanitation=== | ===Water Supply and Sanitation=== | ||
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