The 3 stars represent the 3 Federal States of Alexis, Terudel, Oostfalea and Nestiland. Polaris represents the National Federal District.
From left to right, the State of Nestiland, the State of Oostfalea, the State of Terudel
Bound by the shackles of colonialism in 1876, the tropical island of Alexis has long seen its fair share of war and violence. Colonized under order of King Alfonso XII, the natives of Alexis knew little of firearms and galeons. Subdued quickly, the island's rich natural resources were exploited: in the north-east, fertile fields of crops spanned for miles, in the west, the mountains held rich ores of Gold and Silver. However, in the south-east, the Spaniards were in for a surprise. The Dutch had established a trading post on the island for quite some time, and their presence put a damper on the Spaniards' plans for total exploitation of Alexis. In 1902, the viceroy of Alexis, Alfonse d'Trinidad, signed a pact with the Dutch captain Wilhelm van Bock, splitting the south-east of the island to the Dutch, while the Spanish got the rest. By this time the island had already been partitioned into 3 states, the Spanish Terudel and Nestiland state, and the Dutch Oostfalea.
Unhampered by World War 1, the island of Alexis prospered; industrialization of the island had brought electricity and the excessive lifestyles of white settlers were emulated by the island's richer natives. Traditional centers of population, Gatayan City, Koningdam, and Nesborough had grown into sprawling metropolises. Ships toiled the sea lanes for miles, seeking the safety of the natural harbours of Alexis. The first official airport of Alexis, Ciudad de Alexis Aerodrome (now Alexis International Airport) opened in 1926, 12 kilometers outside Ciudad de Alexis. The promise of a fun time attracted thousands of tourists, with cruise liners and passenger ships making frequent visits of Alexis during the summer.
During World War 2, Alexis had been spared the violence of war once again. However, bright-minded young revolutionary Victor Emmanuel Luiz penned down the '8 Worker's Rights', detailing his beliefs for an equal, communist society. The Spanish were having none of this. Victor Luiz was imprisoned, his books burned and his followers threatened with capital punishment if any of them dared rise up against their colonial overlords. This would not stop the underground resistance movement brewing in the mountains and foothills of rural Alexis. Some driven by nationalist fervor, others by ideology, sought to forever rid Alexis of foreign influence, by force if necessary. The effects of these separatist groups culminated on the 4th of November 1987, when large riots broke out in the Alexian capitol. A day earlier, Catholic Priest Father Rodrigo Santana of the Alexian Archdiocese was shot to death by police after attempting to save a boy who was arrested for possession of contraband books. A record 170,000 people marched in the streets, demanding for the resignation of Governor Juan Pablo Jimenez, and the independence of Alexis from Spain and the Netherlands. This was met with violent reaction by the local police and military garrison, using live ammunition, armoured vehicles, tear gas and stun grenades in an attempt to disperse the crowd. This quickly escalated, with armed protesters taking hold of the National Stadium in downtown Alexis City. This would lead to a three-day long stand-off with armed police and the national guard. Eventually the National Stadium was stormed with the support of armoured personnel carriers and helicopters.
Viewing this as an unprovoked escalation, the Alexian public's opinion of their colonial overlords was damaged irreparably. They had all seen the decolonization of the African and Asian continents; what would stop Alexis from becoming a new, independent Republic? The Spanish and Dutch. Within the week, a squadron of 4 destroyers of the Spanish and Dutch navies had arrived on the Northern shores of Alexis, along with a force of 3,000 troops and 40 tanks. Fierce urban fighting would ensue in the urban landscape of Alexis City and Gatayan City, with the destroyers providing bombardment against rebel targets. The rebels were a rag-tag bunch: more than 70 separate armed groups, united under the promise of a free Alexis. By 1995, rebel groups had seized control of much of the south-west and north of the island. Ciudad de Alexis had been pummeled on a daily basis by artillery and gunfire from both sides. The rebellion had grown to an estimated 300,000 people directly involved in fighting the roughly 15,000 Spanish and Dutch troops. In 2003, the fighting had largely fizzled into a de-facto ceasefire between the two sides, with the rebels having occupied all but Southern Oostfalea. On the 4th of June, 2016, the Spanish and Dutch agreed with an ultimatum sent in by the rebel groups to withdraw from the Alexis archipelago within 2 years. Spanish and Dutch forces handed over control of Southern Oostland, and the entirety of Alexis, to the new Alexian government.
The FEDERAL REPUBLIC of ALEXIAN ISLANDS
The FEDERAL REPUBLIC of ALEXIS
FlagMotto:
Unity through Brotherhood, Strength through Victory
Population: 125,400,213
Capital: Ciudad de Alexis
Largest City: Koningsdam Metrostadt
Official Language: English
National Language: Spanish, Dutch, Filipino, Indonesian, Malay, Hawaiian, Alexiad
Demonym: Alexian
Government: Federal Presidential Constitutional Republic
- President: Ulrich Santiago del Rosario-Junker
- Premier of Nestiland: Ernécito Johnson de Los Reyes Santiago de Fiŕenze Jr.
- Premier of Terudel: Franklin Jose Redrich
- Premier of Oostfalea: Alexander van Houten-Springsteen
- Speaker of the House: Hamilah van Jakob
- Chief Justice: Alfonso Hakim Banderas
Legislature: National Parliament
- Upper House: Federal Senate
- Lower House: Federal Council
Establishment: from Kingdom of Spain and Kingdom of the Netherlands
Independence: 4th of June 2017
Land Area: 469,220 km2
Elevation
Highest Point: Mt. Blanca (9225m)
Lowest Point: Alta Plateau (-203m)
GDP (nominal): B450 billion
GDP (nominal) per capita: B3,613.50 per capita
Human Development Index: 0.386
Currency: Baav
Time Zone: -11
Drives on the: Left
Calling code: +23
Internet TLD: .ax
Alexis is a large nation, roughly the size of Thailand, located in the Pacific Ocean, 300 kilometers south of Hawaii. It is known for its tropical climate and year-round average temperature of 34°C, its lush hinterland and rugged landscape. The main produce of the Alexis archipelago is grain, with rice accounting for 43% of the nation's export.
TERUDEL
It is largely grown in the northern province of Terudel, where year-round rain and low terrain have long been exploited to grow one of the world's best variety of rice, the Alexian Long-grain. However, its low geography is both a blessing and a curse; from January through March, large typhoons cause large portions of the Federal State of Terudel to be flooded, causing irreparable damage to the paddy fields. Though the Terudelians have long attempted to mitigate the flooding with dykes and damming, it has been proven as no match for Mother Nature's fury. Another major export of Terudel state is defense equipment, with an assembly line of Airbus Military located in Aurora City. A main attraction of Terudel state is Mount Blanca, a dormant stratovolcano located in the East of Terudel state. Its steep incline and slope-side villages are popular with thrill seekers and sightseerers alike. At its peak more than 9000 metres above the Pacific, the beauty of the jungles of Terudel can be appreciated fully. The last time Mount Blanca has erupted was in 1906- an eruption so violent it caused the peak to be reduced by 590 metres.
OOSTFALEA
The Federal State of Oostfalea is similar to Terudel in the sense that it consists of large low-lying areas prone to floods. However, unlike Terudel, dykes built by the Dutch have proven more than a match for the rare Typhoon that ventures as far south as Oostfalea. Damming projects since the 1940s have reclaimed more than 100 square kilometers of land, used for residential and agriculture. Due to the relative seclusion of Oosfalea during the War of Liberation, it is the richest state of Alexis, accounting for nearly 46% of its Gross Domestic Product. A main sector of the Oostfalean economy are industries such as Manufacturing of computer parts, crude oil refining and services. Oostfalea is home to the largest oil refinery in the Pacific, Royal Dutch Shell's petrochemical complex in San Antonio. Royal Dutch Shell is the largest employer of Oostfaleans, and is seen as an important multinational corporation for Oostfalea. Holger's peak is the highest point in Oostfalea, located in King's Nature Reserve.
NESTILAND
The Federal State of Nestiland is one of the more affluent regions of Alexis, and is home to the largest regional airport in Alexis, Nesborough Regional, which handles nearly 32% of all airline traffic into Alexis. The Nestiland Peninsula in the South-West of Alexis is joined to the rest of Alexis by the Batan Neck. The Batan neck is also the location of another dormant volcano, Mount Batan; its last eruption occured in 1977. Nestiland is home to Nestiland Electronics, he nation's largest producer of Microchips and computer parts. Established in 1989, it employs 6% of Nestiland, directly or indirectly. Another major export of Nestiland is Uranium, with large deposits found in the North, near the border with Terudel, and on Silver Island. The Twin Peakes National Park is popular with mountaineers. Its secluded location has preserved the indigenous cultures and languages, and serves as a reminder of what Alexis was like 200 years ago.
NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
The National Federal District is the administrative capital of Alexis. The Congress' upper and lower houses, the Federal Senate and the Federal Council and the Supreme Court are located in the Capital, Ciudad de Alexis. Settled by the Spaniards in 1896 due to its central location in Alexis. It experienced exponential population growth in the early 1900s, and much of Ciudad de Alexis' buildings reflect its Spanish colonial roots. Located on the San Fernando flats, its low-lying geography means it often falls victim to floods during periods of heavy rain. Flood prevention measures have prevented the central districts from the worst of the flooding, but many of the suburbs and industrial areas haven't had the luxury of government funding. The National Federal District is home to the headquarters of the national telecom company, ALEXICOM. The Congress occupies the National House, a walled citadel located in central Ciudad de Alexis, and also serves as a tourist attraction. It was built atop a 96 metre high hill, and provides a commanding view of downtown Ciudad de Alexis. The citadel's imposing walls are 11 metres high at the highest point, and 6 metres thick, at an angle. Through the War of Liberation, the rebels used the Citadel as their headquarters, as it proved to be adequate protection against artillery shells. Now, 64% of the walls of the citadel are in ruins, though much of the National House remains intact. The President of Alexis lives in St. David's Building, in the center of the National House. The National House occupies an area of 81,227 square metres.
The Federal Senate (El Senado Federal)
The Federal Council (El Consejo Federal), from left to Right: National Liberation Front of Oostfalea (96), Oostfalean National Party (28), Correllian Front (18), National Terudel Socialist Party (36), People's Power Party (183), The United Alliance Front of Nestiland (84), Nestill Green Party (19), The Old Republic (36)
THE GOVERNMENT OF ALEXIS
- PRESIDENT: Miguelito Luiz de la Santos II (People's Power Party)
- PREMIER OF NESTILAND: Ernécito Johnson de Los Reyes Santiago de Fiŕenze Jr. (UAF-Nestiland)
- PREMIER OF TERUDEL: Zelha Ferdel Reed (People's Power Party)
- PREMIER OF OOSTFALEA: Alexander van Houten-Springsteen (NLF-Oostfalea)
- MINISTER OF DEFENCE: Empty
- MINISTER OF EDUCATION: Robert Gordon McDaniels (NLF-Oostfalea)
- MINISTER OF FINANCE: Albert Robert van Henrikzoon (NLF-Oostfalea)
- MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Jane Denise Lorenza (People's Power Party)
- MINISTER OF LAW: Alfonso Hakim Banderas (NLF-Oostfalea)
- MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE: Paul van Deen (NLF-Oostfalea)
- MINISTER OF HEALTH: Krisp Kreme (People's Power Party)
- MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Douglas McDaniel-Consolacion (UAF-Nestiland)
- MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS: Michael De Santa Phillips (UAF-Nestiland)
- MINISTER OF INFORMATION: Juan Mike Bennington (UAF-Nestiland)
Although Alexis is officially a secular nation, Christianity is the dominant religion. In a census held in 1978, the number of Catholics in the country equated to 64% of the population. Protestant denominations, introduced and dominant in the Dutch Oostfalea, account for roughly 23% of the population. A small minority of Buddhists and Hindus exists in groups of Alexians of Chinese and Indian descent, respectively. However, a recent poll suggests that the number of irreligious people in Oostfalea has increased, from 3% in 1978 to 49% in 2017. This steep decline in religiosity has been attributed to the growing secularism in the state of Oostfalea and the War of Liberation. Conversely, the Evangelical Christianity has grown in popularity in the state of Terudel and Nestiland, with evangelical churches' growing congregation numbering 7% of the national population. Local news stations, politicians and the Archbishop of Alexis, Most Reverend Archbishop Enrique Lopez, have expressed concern over the legitimacy of these Evangelical churches.
Muslims number less than 4%, with the largest sect being the Sunnis.
The largest cathedral in Alexis, the Basilica of Our Lady, is located in Nesborough.
CULTURE & LANGUAGE
Natives of the islands are of Polynesian descent, called Alexiads, similar to the people of the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawaii. The arrival of Spaniards and Dutch in the 1700s, and intermarriage between Alexiads, Spaniards and Dutch have led to an amalgamation of languages and cultures. With its proximity to the Hawaiian islands, Americans have intermarried with the local population aswell, and make up a large minority. In 1899, the Spaniards enforced the learning of Spanish in schools across Nestiland and Terudel. In Oostfalea, Dutch was used as the language of bureaucracy, though local dialects were still widely used. Ever since 1955, the English language was an enforced second language in all of Alexian schools, though Spanish and Dutch were still the main languages of Alexis. By this time native tongues were in danger of extinction.
HEALTCARE & EDUCATION
Healthcare in the Federal Republic of Alexis accounts for 11.4% of the National Budget. The War of Liberation had left Alexian healthcare in shambles, and hospitals today struggle to keep up with Patient lists. Frequent power outages affect surgeries and healthcare aswell. There are 1,680 general hospitals in Alexis. Of which, 32% are government-run, while the rest are privately owned. Cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure, account for almost 28% of deaths in Alexis. These deaths have been attributed to the widespread norm of smoking, and air pollution. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was prevalent in the 1980s through to the early 2000s, with roughly 4,850 cases reported in 2003. In recent years, with the aid of the World Health Organization, have reduced the incident of HIV to 2,190. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), occurs in roughly 10% of all cases.
Education accounts for roughly 10.2% of the budget. The Federal Republic of Alexis has a literacy rate of 83%. The Ministry of Education lists 1,965 state-backed institutes of Higher Education, which include Polytechnics, Colleges and Universities. Secondary School and Primary school education lasts 3 years and 5 years respectively. The school term start in February and ends in September. Institutes of Higher Education may have different start and end dates for terms. Madrasahs, centers for Muslim education, are rare. In all three states, there are 17 registered Madrasahs. These Madrasahs all fall under one organization, the National Alexian Muslim council.
MILITARY & POLICE
The Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Alexis (AFFRA, pronounced AF-rah), consists of the Army of the Republic of Alexis (ARA), the Republic of Alexis Air Force (RAaF), and the Republic of Alexis Navy (RAN). Currently, the AFFRA is a volunteer military service.
Matters of civilian and public security are handled by the Alexian Federal Police (AFP), under the Ministry of Law. Following the withdrawal of Dutch and Spanish forces in 2017, splinter groups of rebels, the Alexian Communist Party, and the Terudel People's Liberation Force, for instance, have refused to put down their arms. These militant groups have controlled the mountainous regions of Padalarang and Roxas, regularly kidnapping villagers and tourists. On the 11th of August, 2017, 3 American tourists, John Simmons, Abigail Simmons and their son, Webley Simmons, were kidnapped in on the A323 autoway while on their way from Consolasion to Floridablanca. The perpetrators, members of the Terudel People's Liberation Force, demanded a ransom of B2 million for each.
Recently, questions have been raised on how the military would be armed and trained. The Premier of Oostfalea, Alexander van Houten-Springsteen, expressed his support for the import of American weaponry and advisers. However, President la Santos had already expressed his want for Alexis to be armed by local armaments. Experts have expressed doubts on the feasibility of such an ambitious move; more than two-thirds of the nation's military belong to warlords, militias, or political parties. Infrastructure left behind by the Spanish and Dutch require immediate repairs, and the state of education in the nation is severely lacking.