Republic of the Iedean Islands

(top) A map of the Iedean Islands.(bottom) The flag of the Iedean Islands

## Status

First World

The **Iedean Islands**, officially known as the **Republic of the Iedean Islands**, is an archipelagic country situated in Central Greacesonaxe. It has a population of 794,449 as of 1696 census, and has 9 regions. The Iedean Islands is a democratic, first world nation that elects a senators and representatives from each region, a president, and a vice president every 4 years. Senators and Representatives can be elected for 4 terms, and Presidents and Vice Presidents can serve for 3 terms.

Hanvonur, is the nation's capital, and the largest city with a a population of 243,858. Banuro is the second largest city in the nation. The Iedean Islands has 9 regions, Hanvonur, Banuro, Canosuro, Hisparonio, Turkion, Caicon, Antilas, Colonel Bay, and Arilon Atoll. The Iedeans also shares a maritime border with other nations in Central Greacesonaxe.

The Iedean Islands seceded from the Republic of Gazern on Doctrosus 15, 1648, after a successful national referendum. The nation was admitted to the United Lands of Crimson a few days later. The Iedean Islands has no military; rather it relies on the Gazernian Military to protect its borders. The Iedean Islands has a Coast Guard that protects its shores and maritime borders.

## History

### Beginnings

#### Pre-colonial Period

People have lived on the islands now comprising the Iedeans for a century before Gazernians had arrived. The people were named the Iedea, and lived on Canosuro Island, but later spread to the surrounding islands. They had come from modern-day Panama and Florida through ships and settled there for around 300 years. During that time, they had developed settlements, with the biggest one being present day Hanvonur.

#### Gazernian Occupation

In the 1610s Gazernian merchants sailed unknowingly towards Greacesonaxe. They traded with the locals, but did not permanently settle the land until the 1620s. By then, the Iedeas had learned Gazernian English and were very open with trading with the merchants. In the 1640s, the people of the Iedeans were put under Gazernian control as a Gazernian Overseas Territory.

As a Gazernian Overseas Territory, the population and local economy grew due to the economic advantages of having official ties with Gazern. In 1646, the Iedeans, together with other territories, became fully fledged regions of Gazern, having representation in the Chamber of Representatives and in the Senate.

#### Independence Movement

In 1646 an Independence movement was started by Governor, later Senator, Akronus Mosuni. The concerns voiced by Mosuni were taken by President Rudy Calunton. Calunton visited the islands in 1646, and would also support the independence movement. He would later promise a referendum for independence, to occur alongside the 1648 general election.

In 1648, Calunton won with a landslide in the Iedeans. In the independence referendum, 380,075 votes were casted in support for independence. The referendum was held on Doctrosus 12, and was swiftly approved by the Gazernian Congress on Doctrosus 14. The Iedean Islands gained their Independence on the midnight of Doctrosus 15, 1648.

### Post Independence

#### Economic Rise

After Independence and to this day, the Iedean Islands have used the Gazernian Zinium as their currency. This has lead to economic stability as the Zinium is more stable than the currencies of nations in Central Greacesonaxe. The Iedeans have been considered a hub in the region, due to its economy and geographic placement. Akronus Mosuni was elected as the first president, therefore giving continuity and allowing projects from his time as the Governor and as a Senator to continue.

The Gazernian Military also has bases in the islands. It protects the nation from any foreign threats, and also uses it as a key military point for accessing South and Central Greacesonaxe. However, the coasts of the Iedeans, and it's maritime borders, are enforced and protected by the Iedean Coast Guard. The Iedean Islands would play a crucial role in Gazern's involvement in the Snonglandian Civil War.

#### Involvement in the Snonglandian Civil War

During the Snonglandian Civil War, a Gazernian military bases in Monserano and Plysonia were destroyed by Zhongland, a breakaway state of Ongland. After a short meeting, President Hoyer of Gazern declared war and deployed the Gazernian Army, Air Force, and Navy in Banuro and Hanvonur in preparation for war. Officially, the Iedean Islands, remained neutral, but supported the decision of Gazern and the ULC. The Gazernian Army, Air Force, and Navy would eventually invade Zhongland through attacks coming from Iedean bases.

There were no Iedean casualities during the Civil War, and ULC forces would successfully invade Zhongland and capture it's president. President Hoyer would eventually thank the Iedeans for their support in the civil war.

#### Modern Day

The Iedean Islands is a first world nation and is economically stable today. Politically, the United Islanders Party, a longstanding coalition between smaller local parties and progressive groups, have led the nation for decades. The largest city, Hanvonur, has grown in population. Rural populations have decreased however, with more moving to urban centers for more opportunities. Cansonuro Island is the fastest growing island in terms of population.

The Iedeans have been peaceful, and have had no true conflicts. Protests are sparse as citizen satisfaction is usually at an all time high.

## Government

The Iedeans is a democracy since Independence. The nation follows Gazern, before it switched to a unicameral legislature. There are three government branches, the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial. It is a full presidential unitary constitutional republic, with a bicameral legislature, the Legislador Upperia and the Legislador Commonas.

#### Branches of Government

* Executive - The President is the commander in chief of the military, is the head of state and government, and can veto bills from Congress. The President also appoints the members of Cabinet, who lead their respective agencies. The Vice President is elected alongside the President and can serve as a secretary of an agency in the Cabinet. Both serve for 3 terms.
* Legislative - The Legislature of the Iedeans is the Legislador Islanda. It is composed of the Legislador Upperia, the upper house, and the Legislador Commonas, the lower house. The Upperia is composed of 19 senators, 2 from each region and 1 Legislador Pro Tempore, who leads the chamber. The Commonas has 37 representatives, 4 from each region, and 1 Speaker, who leads the chamber. The Legislador Islanda creates and votes on laws, declares wars, approves treaties, approves members of Cabinet, and holds the power of impeachment.
* Judicial - The Court Suprema, and lower regional courts, interpret laws and overturn those that they find unconstitutional. Judges are appointed by the President with the approval of the Chamber.

#### Foreign Relations

To this day, the Iedeans have a strong relation with Gazern. It is also a member of the United Lands of Crimson, and part of the VGA alliance. The Iedeans has relations with nations in the region, such as the Florida, Panama, and the United Lands of Lobter. It also has special relations with Vontoir (as a whole). The Iedeans pay Gazern to protect the nation, and allows it to create and maintain strategic bases in the nation without any additional costs.

## Demographics

### Population

As of 1696, the nation has a population of 749,449 people. 78.4% of people live in urban areas, specifically in Hanvonur and Banuro, with the rest living in rural areas. Hanvonur is the largest city in terms of population, with Banuro at second, and Colonel Bay at third.

Cities by Population (according to the 1696 Census

### Language

The Iedean Islands speak Gazernian English. However, they have developed a local dialect more closely resembling the tones of nations in the local region. It is the official language in the islands as well. The Iedean Islands also use the Gazernian Sign Language or GSL.