Miller

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Miller (German: Mühlenland, /myːlɪnlant/) is one of the largest provinces part of Jonathia. Located in the western half of the country, Miller provincially borders Shallaia, and Erallia to the north, the Northern Province, and Jetzeburg to the east, and Missouri to the south, while also holding some control of Jonathia's border with Lyvena. In terms of size, Miller is the largest province in Jonathia. With a population of roughly ten million, Miller is the third-largest province by population. The capital of Miller is Banner City, while the largest city in Miller is St. Jacob.
Human presence in Miller dates back to around 185 thousand years ago. The country of Miller was formed in 1106 with the victory of Jakobsland in the Millerian War. Miller had been a major player in Tapanthian history prior to unification. It's peoples and economy benefited from the vast lands and resources available to the fledgling state, leading to one of the richest lands in Tapanthian history. Miller being one of the signing provinces in the formation of the nation of Jonathia boosted the new nation's economy greatly.
The current governor of the province is Chris McDearmont, a member of the Jonathian Party. He was elected in 2023.
== Etymology ==
The term Miller derives from the Old English Melynlond, a name that the province's German name, Mühlenland, also derives from. Melynlond ultimately derives from the Amacan name "mol yna", meaning "hills [of] pine". The name first came into use around the 2nd century CE, and was first used in modern-day Northern Province. However, the name was never used by the locals of Miller until 1106.
The province's name is unrelated to the profession of the same name.
== History ==
=== Prehistoric Miller ===
=== Early days of Miller ===
=== Millerian War and the creation of Jakobsburg ===
=== Miller as an independent kingdom ===
=== Miller as part of Jonathia ===
=== Modern-day Miller ===
== Geography ==
=== Boroughs ===
Miller is divided into eight boroughs. The borders are largely based upon the original ethnic regions that make up modern-day Miller. The eight boroughs are:
* Anzeria
* Belversburg
* Carnerfane
* Greenbury
* Rapplefyde
* Revameria
* Telmeria
* Thyfane
== Demographics ==
== Economy ==
== Transport ==
Maine receives passenger jet service at its two largest airports, the Banner City Airport in Banner City, and the St. Jacob International Airport in St. Jacob. Both are served daily by many major airlines to destinations such as Jetzeburg, Gelta City, Aridillo, and Bellfort, as well as locations around the world.
=== Highways and motorways ===
=== Rail ===
==== Passenger ====
All passenger rail services within the province are run by Milmet, in joint cooperation with Jonathian Rail.
==== Freight ====
Freight service throughout the state is provided by a handful of regional and shortline carriers.
== Government and politics ==
The Miller Constitution structures Miller's provincial government, composed of three co-equal branches—the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The state of Miller also has two Constitutional Officers (the Provincial Treasurer and the Provincial Attorney General) and one Statutory Officer (the Provincial Auditor).
The legislative branch is the Miller Provincial Council, a unicameral body which includes the Miller House of Representatives, a legislative body made up of 120 members.
The executive branch is headed by the Governor of Miller (currently Chris McDearmont of the Jonathian Party). The Governor is elected every four years; no individual may serve more than two consecutive terms in this office. The current attorney general of Miller is Ian Skirvin. As with other provincial legislatures, the Council can by a two-thirds majority vote from the House override a gubernatorial veto.
The highest court in the state's judicial branch is the Miller Supreme Court. The lower courts are the District Court and Superior Court. All judges serve full-time unless stated otherwise, are nominated by the Governor, and confirmed by the House for terms of seven years.
In a 2020 study, Miller was ranked as the 3rd easiest province for citizens to vote in.
=== Politics ===
== Education ==
There are fifty-two institutions of higher learning in Miller. These institutions include the Miller State University, one of the most prominent universities in Jonathia.
== Culture ==
==See also==
Category:Miller
Category:Jonathia
Category:Provinces
Category:Jonathian provinces