French Guyana

French Guyana, officially **The Nationalist Republic of France,** was an independent state in South America that emerged following France's absorption into Neo-Europe as the state of Francia. It presented itself as the continuation of the **Fifth French Republic** (1958-2043) following the French Civil War. Founded by the exiled nationalists, the state claims the whole territory of Francia and wishes it to be independent again. The nation has historically backed groups working against Neo-Europe, such as NESR, Sanctorum and, later, pro-Tekin bodies such as the Brotherhood of Tekin. The Republic fell once and for all in the first year of the Domolaki Invasion, with cities resulted to rubble and much of its population forcibly relocated.

## History

### French Civil War

*Main Article French Civil War*

The **Nationalist** side of France during the Civil War insisted

### Treaty of Paris

During the treaty of Paris between the Empire of Neo-Europe and the Republic of France, it was agreed that Neo-Europe would take only Metropolitan France, with the Republic being permitted to maintain control of almost all overseas territories.

### Economic Crisis and Territory Loss

In the nation's early days, its economic situation was dour, having inherited the negative aspects of its parent nation. In an attempt to increase capital, President Moulin negotiated heavily with nations like Nordica to lease much of France's overseas territory, deciding to focus on controlling French Guyana. He saw this as logical, claiming 'we cannot rebuild while we must waste our efforts on policing so many islands throughout the world. For now, we will build back with *Guiane,* and work upwards from here. We will reclaim what is ours'

While such territories were initially only leased to Nordica, future Presidents gradually relinquished all claims to the territories and formally sold them instead of leasing.

### Sanctorum Crisis

French Guyana, a heavily Christian state, suffered very little from Sanctorum's attacks and some politicians even chose to support the movement. French Guyana would even protect those involved in Sanctorum, including It's leader, and a number of other figures, including their own, Ania Layne.

#### Protecting Bauer

Terrorist Sebastian Bauer was granted asylum upon entering the nation, following his self-inflicted exile from Neo-Europe. However, following a string of attacks in Nordica, The Realm intervened. Commissioner of Nordica, Annaliisa Lund, would offer President Jean-Yves Layne an ultimatum, threatening both his sovereignty, and his Niece Ania. As a result, Layne allowed a force to enter in order to arrest Bauer.

### Scavravirus Pandemic

The nation suffered from the Scavravirus due to President Layne's mismanagement of the situation, including his belief that it was a 'Neo-European exaggeration.' It likely entered the nation through cargo ships stopping at port cities from other nations, and the limited travel between the nation and Neo-Europe.

Over 100,000 died and nearly one million officially contracted the virus, although actual figures were likely much higher. President Layne chose to act only when infections and deaths were rapidly increasing

### Opposition to Tekin

#### Falklands Crisis

French Guyana had a minor role in role the Falklands Crisis, in opposition to Neo-Europe. They also harboured Ania Layne after she breached her bail. Layne was a key supporter of paramilitary group **Espejismo**, which were a major factor in the development of the Crisis. The Guyanans sent a number of ships to the Falklands to intervene, but were mostly overshadowed by the Realm presence.

### Supporting the Tekins

#### Rise of Tarak Islam

Islam soon grew popular among the population in the years prior Felonius Tekin's presidency. Tekin was sympathetic to Islam in his electoral campaign, and on more than one occasion stressed his descent from the Prophet Muhammad. When Tekin officially converted to Islam in 2248, the Islamisation of society only increased further. Many churches were converted into mosques, and a modified Arabic script replaced the Latin alphabet in 2256. While France officially remained a secular state, it became a common practice to swear on the Qaran in courts, plus Islamic fashion became widespread; it was expected for women to cover their hair with a headscarf.

#### War with Pará

In an attempt to expand their alliance, French Guyana begins to interfere with Paránese politics, especially in areas more politically and geographically close to itself. Pará, seeing what was happening would expel Guyanan diplomats from it's capital, and would police it's shared border. Guyana would continue to attempt to sway the Paránese, but would invade when that failed.

## Demographics

### Religions

French Guyana had substantial changes in religion over its almost 250 years of existence. Initially, there was a Catholic majority (of circa. 70%). This decreased somewhat over the latter half of the twenty-first century, reaching as little as 30% in 2110. However, in subsequent years Catholicism grew once more, with more radical forms becoming popular. In 2160, over 80% of the population were recorded as devoutly Catholic. This rough proportion persisted for many decades, before Islam gained a surprise resurgence in the late 2230s, with the number of Muslims eventually overtaking Catholics in 2260. Throughout its existence, French Guyana was officially a secular state.

## List of Presidents

* Georges Moulin (2045-2054) (1987-2079)
* Steeve Briois (2054-2058) (1972-2067)
* Bernard Moulin (2058-2062) (1994-2097) Note: *Brother to Georges Moulin*
* Vivienne LaFoue (2062-2081) (2023-2119)
* Vincent Kelsier (2081-2098) (2011-2112)
* Fatime Villeret (2098-2109) (2046-2139) Note: *First President to be born in French Guyana rather than mainland France*
* Guillame Ladrian (2109-2118) (2063-2148)
* Daniel LeRouge (2037-2125) (2118-2125)
* Brigitte LePen (2084-2192) (2125-2136)
* Clement Melon (2136-2147) (2095-2147) Note: *Melon preferred to be stylised as **Dux** rather than President*
* Michel Kouchner (2147-2159) (2078-2185)
* Jean-Yves Layne (2159-2182) (2083-2182)
* Marine Layne (2182-2188) (2118-2221) Note: *Daughter of Jean-Yves Layne*
* Simone Wizman (2188-2193) (2137-2243)
* Francois Pirbakas (2193-2205) (2152-present)
* Rodolphe Dockson (2205-2218) (2138-2249)
* Anastasie DeRennes (2218-2230) (2173-present)
* Pierre Moulin (2230-2243) (2151-2253)
* Felonius Tekin (2243-present) (2199-present)