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|conventional_long_name = Commonwealth of Fiannria

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|national_motto =    Per Certamen, Unitum et Audere

|government_type =    {{wp|Semi-presidential Republic}}

|leader_title1 =      [[President of the Commonwealth]]

|leader_title2 =      [[Chancellor of the Commonwealth]]

|leader_title3 =      [[Cheif Magistrate of the High Court of the Commonwealth ]]

|leader_name3 = René Finnegan

|area = 1,520,190

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|currency =          [[Taler]] (₮)

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Fiannria and Fiannan civilization is unique in both its ancient history and diverse, multiethnic background which makes it an outlier in common foundations of a modern state. The earliest civilization can be traced back to the widespread settlement of the early Gaelic Celt, Fhainic peoples. The region was soon a territory of the [[Adonerum|Adonerii]] empire of [[Great Levantia]] which called the region Gaul and Ultmar. However, the melding of modern Fiannan culture would not see its cornerstones until after the collapse of Great Levantia in the 5th century and the arrival of the Germanic tribes of Gothica from across the Vandarch. Fiannria was a major part of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]] from its foundation, and its historical origin developed from the Empire. The [[Catholic Church]], the nation's multiethnicity, and the democratic tradition that predates the modern Culfran and Fiannan nation and its constituent parts were all major factors to the creation of the modern Fiannan state, this fact gives the claim of Fiannria as a [[:en:Multinational_state|multinational state]], as well as the largest of it's kind.

Fiannria is a member of the [[League of Nations]], the [[Levantine Union]], the [[Levantine Union Defense Council]], the [[Vandarch Sea Trade Zone Organization]], the [[Council on Gaelic Peoples]], and the [[Kilikas-Boreal Cooperative Zone]]

Most of Fiannan history is referred to the region and peoples that make up Fiannria today. In the past, the region now known as Fiannria was called by many names, most prevalent being Gaullia and Culfra or the Culfras. The history of Fiannria as a unified state goes back to 1571 with the founding of the United Kingdom of the Culfras. However, history of Culfras and by extension Fiannria as a identifiable political entity goes back even further.

===Early History===

The early history of Fiannria dates back to around 13000 BC during the Late Paleolithic period. As the Neolithic period began, permanent settlements, farming, and animal husbandry spread across the region, as did megalithic structures. The Copper Age and Bronze Age brought with them advances in metallurgy, leading to a thriving economy based on metalworking. The early Fiannrian people were divided into two subcultures, the Cúchuliann Celts and the Feinic Celts. The Adonerii Empire conquered Fiannria in 200 BC, and the region remained under their control until 487 AD, when it was conquered by Gothic peoples. Christianity also spread across Fiannria during this time.

The Third Kin War and the Age of Industry were significant events in the history of Fiannria/Culfra. The Third Kin War was a conflict with neighboring Faneria, which resulted in the loss of Fiannrian territory and the crippling of its military. This sparked a period of revanchism and national reconstruction, with a focus on building up the nation's industries and businesses. The relationship with the Holy Levantine Empire was strained during this time, but eventually a rapprochement was reached, leading to a period of economic growth and industrialization. Despite these developments, the issue of the hereditary nobility remained a contentious topic, with ongoing debates over their legal status and privileges.  

===Commonwealth Gilded Age and Imperial Ambition===

In 1891, the Fiannan Socialist Party candidate was elected President, but the party did not have a majority in the Tyn, forcing the President to select a Fiann Party Chancellor. This led to a hung government and moderate, diluted, and compromised policies. In the following decades, other third parties won the Presidency, leading to instability in the political system. This period saw the rise of various controversial policies, such as Socialism, Populism, Nationalism, Georgism, Distributism, and even Monarchism.

The early 1930s saw economic depression and political extremism in the Deric states, leading to the mobilization of nationalists and republicans. In an effort to support these movements and weaken southern Levantia, the Fiannan government began to secretly provide materials and volunteers to the cause. This support eventually led to the outbreak of war in the Derics in 1934. While reports suggested Caphiric involvement, the Fiannan government dismissed them. However, when Alshari states declared war on Burgundie and Faneria declared war on Fiannria, it became clear that there was more at play than just an uprising. The Fiannan government stopped supporting the Derian nationalists and made diplomatic overtures to Urcea and Burgundie in response to the wider conflict.

===The Second Great War- the Fifth Kin War ===

===The Post-War and Cold War===

===Operation Kipling===

===The Soirwind Intervention===

=== Recent History ===

==Ge<span id="Geography,_Climate,and_Wildlife"></span>ography, Climate,and Wildlife==

===Climate===

===Biodiversity===

The Commonwealth's landmass can be divided to around 43% devoted to agriculture or pastures, 31% consists of forests, 15% is urban areas, 6% consist of wetlands, and around 5% is among miscellaneous other uses. This land does not consist of mountainous unusable terrain.  

According to the National Forest Inventory, beeches, oaks, and other deciduous trees constitute just over 40% of the forests; roughly 60% are conifers, particularly spruce and pine. There are many species of ferns, flowers, fungi, and mosses. Wild animals include roe deer, wild boar, mouflon (a subspecies of wild sheep), fox, badger, hare, and a small but growing number of wolves and beaver.  

===Geography===

==Demographics==

The 2020 Census counted the population of Fiannria as at 440,570,829, and faces an annual growth rate around 0.8% but that rate continues to slow as Fiannan cities and settlements become denser. Much of modern growth in Fiannria is enjoyed from its immigrants from across the Levantine Union and beyond while at the same time, plenty of Fiannrians also have been taking the opportunity to current prosperity to travel to other countries, centered around Alshar through Soirwind and the Charter Cities, they also have been migrating through the LU and friendly nations around the globe.

Like Catholicism, all religions are given religious freedom to practice their religion and participate in public life within the nation given it provides no threat to the safety of the nation and its citizens. Among the minority religions include the Levantine Protestants, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, however among them, only Levantine Protestantism holds a number within the double digits. There is also a small population of irreligious that exists within Fiannria as well, but despite modernity, remains small.  

=== Health ===

=== Education ===

At most public and private higher education institutions in Fiannria, bachelors, associate, and technical degrees are tuition free or covered by voucher. Meanwhile higher levels of education such as masters, doctorates, medical school, law school etc still possess tuition, but federal grants, scholarships, and loans along with those provided by the schools in question make education affordable and has assisted in allowing the rapid education and reeducation of Fiannans to respond to the economic demands in the job market.  

Civil Unions for Homosexuality is permitted in law, but not mandated to be performed by any church, and adoption laws vary within the Commonwealth on same-sex couples adopting.  

==Government and politics==

The Commonwealth of Fiannria is the oldest surviving Republic and Democracy in Levantia. It is a constitutional republic and with a semi-presidential system of government. The government is organized and established by a series of documents and edicts together create Constitution of Fiannria.

The judicial branch is headed by the High Court of the Commonwealth, which consists of 7 High Justices, beneath which is a federal court system where the Justices are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Tyn. The High Court is responsible for the legality and constitutionality of laws and ordinances across the Commonwealth.

===Political division===

Within a parish which is generally any settlement within a Graive not given municipal status and is typically titled as such "the Parish City of ___" or "the Parish Hamlet of ___" operates under a local Tyn or Assembly, where all of elected age are welcome to attend and of course vote on issues. These are chaired by the elected Alderman who oversees the local governance.

There also exists territories of the Commonwealth, insular or otherwise, which can be incorporated or possess an organized government and classified as an autonomous territory.

===Parties and Elections===

Fiannria is a multiparty state with several major and some minor parties vying for power. Much of the Post-War period was dominated by an absolute or near absolute majority of the Fian Party until the mid-1980s and with only two exceptions, majority governments and minority governments have been formed by political coalition leading to an intensified political climate. As of late, the oldest, and the long considered major parties of the Commonwealth, the Concord Party and the Fian Party are facing membership decline at scale not seen since the turn of the 20th century as regional politics and exhaustion of the two party partisanship has led to exodus to break-away parties and minor competitive parties.

Elections are held every 3 years on the 3rd Monday of January, with the Inauguration of the newly elected on March 21st of the same year. Tyn Members have no term limit however the President of the Commonwealth can only serve two terms or ten years in office.

===Foreign Relations===

==Culture and Society==

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=== Cuisine ===

Fiannria is known for it's hearty and filling dishes based on its location in Levantia and local ingredients. Seafood, game, root vegetables, along with sausages, roasted meats, and breads and pastries make up a wide array of the meals in Fiannan cuisine. Soups and stews also have a significant presence among the meals in Fiannria. Popular dishes in Fiannria often include among others sausages, schnitzels, potatoes, breads such as pretzels and rye bread, salmon and cod. Alcohol also has an important part of Fiannan cuisine. Beers and whiskey are widely prevalent in consumption and food preparation, however closer to the Derics, wine production and consumption is much more prevalent. Soups and stews such as goulash, cullen skink, and lamb stew are widely regarded winter dishes. Pastries such as apple strudel, cinnamon rolls, chocolate cakes, and strudels are very popular within the country. Included in this is the prevalence and popularity of coffee and cafes.

Notably, due to the growing number of Alshari immigrants in Fiannan cities, Alshari imported dishes such as curry, sushi, and various other Alshari meals have grown popular alongside Dericanian cuisine as imported popular cuisines within the country.

==Economy and Infrastructure==

Fiannria is a part of the Levantine Common Market as part of the [[Levantine Union]] and also of the [[Talerzone]] (which existed long prior to the Levantine Union), and is one of the three major economies that drive the LU alongside its lead economy [[Urcea]] and peer economy of [[Burgundie]].  

*the [[Fiannan Commonwealth Air Force]]

*the [[Unified Strategic Defense Force]]

==See Also==