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|religion = Levantine Catholicism | |religion = Levantine Catholicism | ||
|demonym = Caphiric (Ethnically) <br/> Caphirian (Culturally) | |demonym = Caphiric (Ethnically) <br/> Caphirian (Culturally) | ||
|government_type = [[Caesaropapist Constitutional Republic]] | |government_type = [[Government of Caphiria|Caesaropapist Constitutional Republic]] | ||
|leader_title1 = [[Imperator of Caphiria|Imperator]] | |leader_title1 = [[Imperator of Caphiria|Imperator]] | ||
|leader_name1 = [[Constantinus I]] | |leader_name1 = [[Constantinus I]] | ||
|legislature = [[ | |legislature = [[Corcillum]] | ||
|upper_house = | |upper_house = [[Senate (Caphiria)|Senate]] | ||
|lower_house = | |lower_house = [[National Assembly (Caphiria)|National Assembly]] | ||
|established_event1 = Kingdom era | |established_event1 = Kingdom era | ||
|established_date1 = 480 BC - 370 BC | |established_date1 = 480 BC - 370 BC | ||
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|area_rank = 2nd | |area_rank = 2nd | ||
|area = 6,047,907 km2 (2,335,110 sq mi) | |area = 6,047,907 km2 (2,335,110 sq mi) | ||
|population_estimate = | |population_estimate = 785,178,356 (2021) | ||
|population_census = 782,385,240 (2020) | |population_census = 782,385,240 (2020) | ||
|GDP_nominal = $52.5 trillion | |GDP_nominal = $52.5 trillion | ||
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'''Caphiria''', officially the '''Imperium of Caphiria''', is a [[Government of Caphiria|caesaropapist constitutional republic]] on [[Sarpedon]]. Caphiria is composed of [[Administrative divisions of Caphiria|17 Provinces, 2 Autonomous Provinces, a Special Administrative Province, and several territorial Possessions]]. At over 2.3 million square miles and with a population over | '''Caphiria''', officially the '''Imperium of Caphiria''', is a [[Government of Caphiria|caesaropapist constitutional republic]] on [[Sarpedon]]. Caphiria is composed of [[Administrative divisions of Caphiria|17 Provinces, 2 Autonomous Provinces, a Special Administrative Province, and several territorial Possessions]]. At over 2.3 million square miles and with a population over 780 million, Caphiria is the world's second-largest country by total area and the second-most populous country. The capital of Caphiria is [[Venceia]], which is also the largest city by population in Caphiria and the second-largest in the world with over 50 million people. | ||
The region of Caphiria has been inhabited by many ancient civilizations, most notable being the Adonerii civilization, an ancient thalassocratic civilization that controlled the partial coastlines of what is now Urcea, Caphiria, Cartadania and Burgundie. Caphiria has existed as a state since the 4th century BC and experienced several evolutions throughout its two-millennia long existence. The first recognizable start of Caphirian history began in 480 BC, with the formation of the Kingdom of Caphiria. This monarchical society had 5 kings and only lasted 110 years and was quickly replaced by the Caphirian Republic in 370 BC. The Republic lasted over 700 years and a experienced vigorous expansion of its territory, regional dominance, and would eventually have control over the entire Ecinis Sea and parts of the Kindreds Sea and Great Lakes. Eventually, in the 4th century AD, the Republic faced immense internal conflict and a series of series of civil wars occured, transforming the state into what is known as the Principate. This era lasted 6 centuries and marked the transition of Caphiria from a city-state into a true empire: it had vast territorial holdings, hegemony over Latium, and was among the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military forces in the world of its time. However, because of Caphiria's immense size and wealth during this time, it suffered sociopolitical collapse amid contention for leadership and political groups vied for control. This culminated in a massive four-decade long civil war that took place during the late-11th and early-12th centuries, which ended with the state splitting into two: a monarchy in the north and a republic in the south. This split did not last long, and by the mid-12th century Caphiria had gone through a significant reformation period which saw to the creation of a new political system and government, as well as the creation of the Constitution of Caphiria and modern Senate. | The region of Caphiria has been inhabited by many ancient civilizations, most notable being the Adonerii civilization, an ancient thalassocratic civilization that controlled the partial coastlines of what is now Urcea, Caphiria, Cartadania and Burgundie. Caphiria has existed as a state since the 4th century BC and experienced several evolutions throughout its two-millennia long existence. The first recognizable start of Caphirian history began in 480 BC, with the formation of the Kingdom of Caphiria. This monarchical society had 5 kings and only lasted 110 years and was quickly replaced by the Caphirian Republic in 370 BC. The Republic lasted over 700 years and a experienced vigorous expansion of its territory, regional dominance, and would eventually have control over the entire Ecinis Sea and parts of the Kindreds Sea and Great Lakes. Eventually, in the 4th century AD, the Republic faced immense internal conflict and a series of series of civil wars occured, transforming the state into what is known as the Principate. This era lasted 6 centuries and marked the transition of Caphiria from a city-state into a true empire: it had vast territorial holdings, hegemony over Latium, and was among the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military forces in the world of its time. However, because of Caphiria's immense size and wealth during this time, it suffered sociopolitical collapse amid contention for leadership and political groups vied for control. This culminated in a massive four-decade long civil war that took place during the late-11th and early-12th centuries, which ended with the state splitting into two: a monarchy in the north and a republic in the south. This split did not last long, and by the mid-12th century Caphiria had gone through a significant reformation period which saw to the creation of a new political system and government, as well as the creation of the Constitution of Caphiria and modern Senate. | ||
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==Government & politics== | ==Government & politics== | ||
{{main|Government of Caphiria|Politics of Caphiria}} | {{main|Government of Caphiria|Politics of Caphiria}} | ||
In theory, the Imperium of Caphiria operates as a unitary constitutional republic, with ultimate authority in every judicial, executive, and legislative matter being derived from its constitution. In practice however, Caphiria is functionally autocratic (and for all intents and purposes would be an autocratic-caesaropapist constitutional republic), with immense power is vested in a single leader - the Imperator of Caphiria - who serves as head of state and chief executive. Historically, the Imperator ruled by divine right but recently most of the powers of the Imperator have been set forth in Proclamation 9 of the Constitution. This leads to a highly complex system of de jure and de facto authority within the government as powers and duties are not clearly delineated. | In theory, the Imperium of Caphiria operates as a unitary constitutional republic, with ultimate authority in every judicial, executive, and legislative matter being derived from its constitution. In practice however, Caphiria is functionally autocratic (and for all intents and purposes would be an autocratic-caesaropapist constitutional republic), with immense power is vested in a single leader - the [[Imperator of Caphiria]] - who serves as head of state and chief executive. Historically, the Imperator ruled by divine right but recently most of the powers of the Imperator have been set forth in Proclamation 9 of the Constitution. This leads to a highly complex system of ''de jure'' and ''de facto'' authority within the government as powers and duties are not clearly delineated. | ||
Because of this unique system, the Imperator is the de jure head of each of the branches of government. However, the | Because of this unique system, the Imperator is the ''de jure'' head of each of the branches of government. However, the [[Corcillum|Corcillum of Caphiria]] wields significant power over the fiscal responsibilities of the Imperium, as well as possessing the ability to solely bring new laws to vote, and the Supreme Court system has gradually gained a tremendous amount of oversight and control over the application of the law, having the power to declare legislation or executive action made at any level of the government as unconstitutional, nullifying the law and creating precedent for future law and decisions. There have been many amendments to the Constitution to further delineate authority and organize the government further, but because of historical significance of the Imperator, it will always be the single point in which the government of Caphiria stems from. | ||
===Government=== | ===Government=== | ||
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According to the Constitution of Caphiria, there are three major administrative | According to the Constitution of Caphiria, there are three major administrative levels: provincial, prefectural, and municipal. | ||
The highest level of the administrative structure is the provincial level, which includes provinces, autonomous regions, possessions, and special administrative regions. Provincial-level divisions are divided into prefectural divisions, which includes prefectures, autonomous prefectures, and super-prefectures. Prefectural-level divisions are further divided into municipal-level divisions, which includes cities, municipal districts, municipalities, towns, townships, and villages among others. | |||
[[File:CaphiriaProvinces.svg|thumb|floatright|400px|The provincial-level divisions of Caphiria]] | [[File:CaphiriaProvinces.svg|thumb|floatright|400px|The provincial-level divisions of Caphiria]] | ||
Provincial divisions are headed by an elected official called a ''praetor'' who serves as its chief executive. The government of the province is called the ''provinciarum'', holding legal and administrative jurisdiction within its bounds. Each provincial government is free to organize its executive departments and agencies in any way it likes. This has resulted in substantial diversity among provinces with regard to every aspect of how their governments are organized, though the Imperium does mandate certain things for the sake of continuity. In theory, the praetor is subservient to the Imperator, effectively acting as his representative. In practice however, Praetors have ''de facto'' authority over their province and the Imperator seldom interferes at the provincial level. Praetors are part of a sub-committee within the [[Tribunal Assembly (Caphiria)|Tribunal Assembly]], an assembly of the [[Corcillum]] responsible for the public administration of Caphiria. | |||
Provinces | Provinces are divided into prefectural divisions, making up the the second level of the administrative structure. Prefectures are governed by a ''praefectus'' (prefect), who is appointed by the [[Tribunal Assembly (Caphiria)|Tribunal Assembly]], and are used for administrative, geographical, cultural and political demarcation. Prefectures represent the national government at the local level and as such exercises the powers that are constitutionally attributed to the national government. Prefectures issue ordinances written for the application of local law: to close a building that does not conform to safety codes, or modify vehicular traffic regulations (speed limit, construction permits). They are also responsible for sorting and delivering mail, serve as electoral districts for national elections and as geographical references: for instance in postal addresses and telephone codes. | ||
The lowest political division is municipal and administered according to a system distinct from higher strata. Municipalities, within their self-governing scope of activities, perform the tasks of local significance, which directly fulfil the citizens’ needs, and which were not assigned to prefectures or provinces by the Constitution or law, and in particular affairs related to the organization of localities and housing, zoning and planning, public utilities, child care, social welfare, primary health services, education and primary schools, culture, physical education and sports, customer protection, protection and improvement of the environment, fire protection and civil defence, local transport. Municipalities are led by City Prefects (''Praefecti Urborum'') and are elected every other year by popular assembly of the inhabitants (not just citizens) of the township. City Prefects lead a municipal council, the representative body of citizens and the governing body. Municipalities have administrative departments as offices of administration chaired by the heads (principals). Municipal councilmen are elected for a two-year term in direct elections by secret ballot. | |||
===Foreign relations=== | ===Foreign relations=== | ||
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===Security=== | ===Security=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Milano_Italy_Carabinieri-01.jpg|thumb|left|Two field agents of the Imperial Police Force|alt=|300x300px]] | ||
Caphiria utilizes the [[Imperial Police Force]] as its principal law enforcement agency and domestic security service. Operating under the jurisdiction of the military and receiving oversight from the Office of Judiciary Enforcement within the Ministry of Justice, the IPF's main goal is to protect and defend Caphiria, uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the Judiciary, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to central, provincial, regional, and international agencies and partners. | Caphiria utilizes the [[Imperial Police Force]] as its principal law enforcement agency and domestic security service. Operating under the jurisdiction of the military and receiving oversight from the Office of Judiciary Enforcement within the Ministry of Justice, the IPF's main goal is to protect and defend Caphiria, uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the Judiciary, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to central, provincial, regional, and international agencies and partners. | ||
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{{main|Demographics of Caphiria}} | {{main|Demographics of Caphiria}} | ||
The total population of the Imperium is | The total population of the Imperium is 785,178,356 as of 2021. Of these residents, 642 million are ''cives'', legal citizens of the Imperium. Citizenship is vital for living in the empire, exempting one from the poll tax, allowing one to join the army as a legionary rather than a guard, conferring inalienable rights like health care and welfare, and permitting appeals to a Praetor during litigation. It also grants voting rights at the age of 16 and allows someone to run for political posts according to their social class. | ||
The empire had rapid population growth over the last two centuries. However, immigration is severely limited by the Constitution. Numerous bureaucratic hoops stand between a peregrini (foreigner) and entry into the Imperium to live. Citizenship is even more difficult and costly to acquire. Therefore, most of the country's growth is natural, with | The empire had rapid population growth over the last two centuries. However, immigration is severely limited by the Constitution. Numerous bureaucratic hoops stand between a peregrini (foreigner) and entry into the Imperium to live. Citizenship is even more difficult and costly to acquire. Therefore, most of the country's growth is natural, with 2.8 million new births per year. The distribution of the population is widely uneven. The most densely populated areas are the metropolitan areas of Venceia and Augsustanis, while vast regions such as the Lacio Mountains are very sparsely populated. | ||
===Languages=== | ===Languages=== | ||
{{main|Caphiric Latin}} | {{main|Caphiric Latin}} | ||