National Union

The National Union of the Augustine Republic and the Kingdom of Aurelia and Papau, more commonly known simply as the National Union or the Union, is a sovereign nation located in western and central Oceania. It also holds territory in eastern Antarctica and a small portion of west Africa. Established on SD117 from the unification of the Constituent Nations, the Augustine Republic and the Aurelian Kingdom (now the Kingdom of Aurelia and Papau), the National Union is the second-largest nation in Oceania, after Taripang.
The two Constituent Nations that make up the National Union remain extant as political entities, merely with a unified government and foreign policy.
== Establishment ==
On SD117, King Inf VIII of the Aurelian Kingdom gave up his crown in order to pursue interests in the New World. Due to this, he granted all Aurelian domains to the Augustine Republic, a close ally of the Kingdom. Between SD117 and SD120, the National Union was formalized, with elections taking place from SD118-SD119 and the formal proclamation of the union to the international community occurring on SD120.
== Symbolism ==
The Coat of Arms of the National Union incorporates several symbols of it's constituent nations. The left side boasts a yellow background, with a ragimot flower in the foreground (both symbols of the Kingdom of Aurelia and Papau). The right side holds a blue-and-white striped pattern derived from the flag of the Augustine Republic.
When the National Union was established on SD117, a flag for the Union was proposed. This incorporated the flags of the constituent nations, in a similar manner to the Coat of Arms. However, it was decided that the two flags of the Constituent Nations should instead be used in tandem to represent the Union.
=== SD141 Flag Act ===
On SD141, the Unified Legislative Assemblies passed the Flag Act, which established a unified flag for the National Union (the "Union Flag") and revised the flags of the two Constituent Nations.
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