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The '''Sydona''' or the '''Sydona Islands''', officially the ''' | The '''Sydona''' or the '''Sydona Islands''', officially the '''Popular Republic of Sydona''', is a [[Kiravian Federalism#Themes|theme]] and semi-autonomous province within the [[Kiravian Collectivity]] comprising a roughly triangular archipelago of {{wp|continental island|continental islands}} off the southern coast of [[Sarpedon|Continental Ixnay]] in the [[Pelian Sea|Pelian Ocean]]. The islands have a long and convoluted history, having come under the rule of many different nations and empires over the course of the centuries. Incorporation of Sydona into the Kiravian sphere of influence began during the [[Crusades]] and was complete by [YEAR]. Sydona is known for its cultural diversity and rich heritage, and for its valuable natural resources. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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In the modern constitutional context of thematic federalism, Sydona belongs to the {{wp|Kiravian Federalism#Themes|Sydonan Theme}}. The Sydonan Theme is a ''unitary theme''(comprising only one federal subject) as well as a ''special theme'' (having devolved authority to in certain matters normally within federal competence). In practical terms, this means that Sydona has significant latitude to set its own policies with regard to migration, customs, and interstate commerce, above and beyond the considerable rights reserved to regular Kiravian states. The Government of Sydona has actively exercised its autonomy in these areas, and presently maintains a separate migration and customs régime from other parts of the Federacy, as well as numerous intrastate trade barriers and its own currency, the Sydonan dram. Sydona was accorded this special status along with the [[Melian Isles]] during the Federalist Restoration in the 21180s due to political and strategic considerations at the time (''see [[Sydona#Reintegration|§Reintegration]] above''), and retains them in recognition of its geographic isolation, unique ethnic and cultural makeup, and divergent development path. Nonetheless, Sydona has voluntarily taken significant steps since the 21180s toward closer integration with the rest of the Kiravian Federacy, in tandem with the gradual liberalisation of its domestic economy and institutional setup. | In the modern constitutional context of thematic federalism, Sydona belongs to the {{wp|Kiravian Federalism#Themes|Sydonan Theme}}. The Sydonan Theme is a ''unitary theme''(comprising only one federal subject) as well as a ''special theme'' (having devolved authority to in certain matters normally within federal competence). In practical terms, this means that Sydona has significant latitude to set its own policies with regard to migration, customs, and interstate commerce, above and beyond the considerable rights reserved to regular Kiravian states. The Government of Sydona has actively exercised its autonomy in these areas, and presently maintains a separate migration and customs régime from other parts of the Federacy, as well as numerous intrastate trade barriers and its own currency, the Sydonan dram. Sydona was accorded this special status along with the [[Melian Isles]] during the Federalist Restoration in the 21180s due to political and strategic considerations at the time (''see [[Sydona#Reintegration|§Reintegration]] above''), and retains them in recognition of its geographic isolation, unique ethnic and cultural makeup, and divergent development path. Nonetheless, Sydona has voluntarily taken significant steps since the 21180s toward closer integration with the rest of the Kiravian Federacy, in tandem with the gradual liberalisation of its domestic economy and institutional setup. | ||
The political life of Sydona takes place within the framework of a constitutional republic. The current Constitution of Sydona has been in place since the last round of federal status compacts and referenda in 21198. Although it is now a multi-party electoral democracy, Sydona retains many institutional forms and symbolic trappings that recall its past as a Kirosocialist single-party state on the [[Devinism|Devinist]] model. The unicameral legislature, the | The political life of Sydona takes place within the framework of a constitutional republic. The current Constitution of Sydona has been in place since the last round of federal status compacts and referenda in 21198. Although it is now a multi-party electoral democracy, Sydona retains many institutional forms and symbolic trappings that recall its past as a Kirosocialist single-party state on the [[Devinism|Devinist]] model. The unicameral legislature, the Popular Congress, is elected every 36 months by {{wp|alternative vote}} from constituencies corresponding to the state's cities and raions. The Chief Executive of Sydona is elected every 72 months by alternative vote. Unlike most overseas states, election of the Chief Executive of Sydona does not require any confirmation or nominal appointment by the [[Prime Executive]] or [[Federal Stanora]]. | ||
===Politics=== | ===Politics=== | ||
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!Party Name | !Party Name | ||
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!State Council | !State Council | ||
!Federal Caucus | !Federal Caucus | ||
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===Defence Forces=== | ===Defence Forces=== | ||
Like other Kiravian provinces, Sydona maintains its own local defence forces. The Sydonan | Like other Kiravian provinces, Sydona maintains its own local defence forces. The Sydonan Popular-Republican Army is responsible for air and land defence, and the Sydonan Popular-Republican Navy functions as the islands' {{wp|coast guard}}, discharging roughly the same responsibilities in Sydonan waters as the [[Maritime Cutter Service]] does in the Home Islands. | ||
===Local Governance=== | ===Local Governance=== | ||
The third-level administrative divisions in Sydona are known ''raions'' (Coscivian: ''raion'') instead of countyships (''amtra''). | The third-level administrative divisions in Sydona are known ''raions'' (Coscivian: ''raion'') instead of [[countyships]] (''amtra''), but perform the same essential functions. | ||
==Society & Culture== | ==Society & Culture== | ||
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[[File:Calcite-Smithsonite-denv08-02a.jpg|thumb|Handwavium ore]] | [[File:Calcite-Smithsonite-denv08-02a.jpg|thumb|Handwavium ore]] | ||
Sydona has a an upper-middle income transitional mixed economy with a large public sector. The extraction and processing of natural resources - particularly offshore oil and natural gas and [[handwavium]] - are the most valuable sector of the economy and main source of public revenues. The economy is presently export-oriented, with a comparatively underdeveloped domestic market for {{wp|consumer goods}}, though the Sydonan | Sydona has a an upper-middle income transitional mixed economy with a large public sector. The extraction and processing of natural resources - particularly offshore oil and natural gas and [[handwavium]] - are the most valuable sector of the economy and main source of public revenues. The economy is presently export-oriented, with a comparatively underdeveloped domestic market for {{wp|consumer goods}}, though the Sydonan Popular Bank projects a positive trajectory for domestic consumption over the next five years. | ||
Sydona has its own currency, the Sydonan dram. The [[Saar|Kiravian saar]] is widely circulated and commonly accepted by local merchants. However, the Sydonan government only accepts tax and fee payments in drams, and similarly pays out pensions and welfare transfers (upon which a large share of the population rely) in drams. | Sydona has its own currency, the Sydonan dram. The [[Saar|Kiravian saar]] is widely circulated and commonly accepted by local merchants. However, the Sydonan government only accepts tax and fee payments in drams, and similarly pays out pensions and welfare transfers (upon which a large share of the population rely) in drams. | ||