Astoria

Flag of Astoria

**Astoria** is a country located in Central **Amare**, with the **Artic Ocean** to the north, **The Three Kingdoms** to the east, split by The **Amaran Alps**, **Gulf of Astoria** to the south, and land borders with **Atheiya** and **Krasotia** to the west.

Astoria is unofficially split into two separate kingdoms, with the remains of the **Astorian Border Wall** being 50 miles to the north of **Zaragoza**.

Astoria has previously been part of the **Northern Union**, however the citizens voted to leave in favour of a membership as part of the **Atlas Alliance**, another organisation where it is influential.

Astoria has very good quality of life, and a rich and bustling economy aided by exports of produce such as wine, gin and cuisine, as well as items of fashion and furniture. The fishing industry is also extremely prominent. A great portion of GDP comes from the three islands to the Southeast of Astoria; **Mallorca**, **Menorca** and **Ibiza**. The three islands are enjoyed by holidaymakers from across the world, the most popular being **Ibiza** due to it's nightlife.

The country plays a prominent role in regional and global economic, military, cultural and diplomatic affairs and it is both a regional power and a great power.

## Government

Astoria follows a Unitary Parliamentary construct of Government, and it is also a Monarchy.

The current Prime Minister is Petra de Sutter, who was inaugurated in January 2022 following the attempted assassination of Melodie Delmote.

Current Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Commander in Chief of the Astorian Air Force
Former Prime Minister

## Transportation

Astoria has a bustling network of railway lines, ranging from high speed railways to slower and more rural lines.

## Role in Conflicts

Astoria assumes a neutral stance in most major conflicts throughout the world. However, there have been occasions in which they have had to step in due to an ally being attacked.

### Kysezhnia-Auro War

Astoria remained out of the Kysezhnia-Auro war, between Kysezhnia, Volga, Aamu and Nordenland until Nordenland was attacked by Kysezhnian and Volgan forces. As part of it's commitment to NALTA, Astoria formally joined the war on 25th January 2022, siding with Aamu and Nordenland.

Astoria did not suffer any bombardments on it's own territory, however it's national threat level was raised from 'Substantial' to 'Severe' due to Volgan forces in the Arctic Ocean. Instead, Astoria sent military to bases in Nordenland, to further bolster their war effort. This included aircraft, soldiers and ground vehicles suitable for land combat.

Astoria made it's first moves in the war when it assisted Nordenlandic forces in shooting down a Kysezhnian bomber, which was armed with a bomb. Astoria did not suffer any direct military casualties in the war.

Astoria remained in the war until 15th February 2022, when a ceasefire was reached between all parties.

### First Astorian Civil War (1890-1892)

The first Astorian Civil War, kicked off in July 1890, when an illegitimate government was formed in Barcelona, with the intention of **South Astoria** forcibly declaring independence from **North Astoria.** The Astorian Government at the time, did not give into the demands, so the rebel government of **South Astoria** formally declared civil war. Casualties were high and the cities of Andorra, Hasselt and Carcassonne were reduced to rubble as a result, but were subsequently rebuilt after the war concluded. The most bloody battle was the **Battle of Zaragoza** in October 1892, which saw heavy losses on both sides. The Battle of Zaragoza caused both sides to sign an agreement, which declared South Astoria independent, and a border wall was erected 50 miles to the north of Zaragoza.

### Second Astorian Civil War (1962-1963)

The Second Astorian Civil war began in April 1962, when the government of **North Astoria** declared war on **South Astoria** with the intention of creating a united Astoria. This did not go down well with South Astoria, and a war was formally declared. Both countries had already established a significant naval and air military, which resulted in battles being more destructive than the First Astorian Civil War. Casualties were much higher than behaviour, and the cities of Brussels, Madrid and Barcelona all sustained significant damage as a result. During the Battle of Braga, Northern forces bombed a school and a maternity hospital, much to the condemnation of the international world. Mediators from the TTK and Nordenland flew over to the nation and brokered a deal that would cause Astoria to become united, and the border wall demolished. The deal was signed, and the President of North Astoria, including several of his cabinet ministers were arrested and tried against the international court for war crimes.