Albania

## Kingdom of Albania

Territory of Albania. In Red is Albania Proper, in Pink is the city of Venice, under Albanian Protection.

### Government

Monarchy with a Chancellor and Council of Dukes

### Allies

GermanyIreland

Austria-Hungary

Albania, officially the **Kingdom of Albania** is a nation in southeastern Europe. The country is a monarch, led by King Harrier I, along with help from Chancellor Pip. It is the 5th most populated nation, and it's capital, Tirana, is the 3rd most populated town. It is a developing country, and is right now the only nation in the Balkans. Geographically, the country is very mountainous towards the east, with a flat coastline for ports and other developments, and the eastern mountains for bunkers and other strategic and military builds.

Politically, Albania's monarch has the final say on just about everything, and receives help from his Chancellor and fellow Dukes. Taxes are not really collected and money is added to the town and nation bank on random intervals by the citizens. Albania is a *de jure* Neutral State, however, it is *de facto* aligned Germany, and exerting control over the Mediterranean, with colonies in Gibraltar, Malta, and Morocco, along with Southern Greece willingly joining the nation.

## History

### Formation of the Kingdom

After the shutdown of GaiaMC, Pip, Harrier, Kona, David, and plenty of other players moved to PlanetaryCraft. Pip and his friends wish to create a smaller, and new nation. Initially considering creating the Kingdom of Wales or Congress Poland, Pip and Harrier decided on the formation of an Albanian Kingdom, due to its distance from the other great powers and secure location. On July 23rd, 2020, Tirana was founded, and on the next day, the Kingdom of Albania was proclaimed.

### Growth of the Population

Over the next few days, the population of the nation grew from 2 players to 7, and became a rather large town. Around this time, Albania decided to formally declare that the nation would be Neutral and would limit their involvement in wars and conflicts. Players such as TinJax and Jaxblegit joined the town due to the potential and neutrality. A Villager Bunker has also been constructed.

### Colonies

After a few weeks, Albania annexed Gibraltar and Malta as royal colonies. Both colonies are directly controlled by Albania, under the King's orders.

### Sparta Joins

On August 13th, 2020, the City of Sparta joins the nation due to their close proximity.

## Culture

### Demographics

There are 7 players, all of which live towards the coast of Albania. Every citizen of Albania is male, there are no women. Currently, there are no citizens that live in Albanian Morocco or Albanian Gibraltar.

### Relations with Fellow Citizens.

So far, everyone in Albania are friends with each other and the citizens cooperate very often.

## Government

### Military

The Albanian Royal Army and the Albanian Royal Navy are both being formed by the Albanian Government in order to protect and defend Albania's borders and Shipments.

### Chancellorship

Currently, Pip is the Chancellor, and he assists Harrier in running the nation by helping claim land, make treaties, and invite new members.

## Foreign Relations

### Germany and Ireland

The German Empire and its protectorate the Irish Free State have both pledged to protect Albania in the event of war. Additionally, Albania will soon connect to the German's Railroad system. However, Albania has placed an embargo on the German-based Shy's Elytra Co. due to conspiring with Air Nomads to form a monopoly on Elytra prices.

### Russia

Russia has also agreed to defend Albania. Additionally, the 2 nations held a conference in Tirana to discuss Mediterranean borders.

### Air Nomads

Albania has an embargo placed on this nation.