United Crowns of Czervoslavia-Veldion

United Crowns of Czervoslavia-Veldion, commonly known as Czervoslavia-Veldion, and occasionally known by the more ceremonial version of the full name United Crowns of Czervoslavia and Veldion, are a country located in Plagos, Rathnir. It was founded after Veldion was promoted to the equal status in the former Kingdom of Czervoslavia in 1100 ACA. Its capital is the city of Ignatava, located on the largest isle of the Czervoslav archipelago.

Etymology
The Czervoslav name is said to be derived from the word Crveni - one of the words meaning red in the Korolian language, (the other one being "Krasni") since red sand was very common in the region at the time of colonization and foundation, however the reason why red was chosen as inspiration for the name is disputed, considering the temperate climate of the region. Nowadays the most prevalent theory as to why "Crveni" was chosen as the root for the country name is that it was simply supposed to be the opposite of Nebskoslavia, which got its name from Csar Nebsk, but also at the same time Nebski is the Korolian word for blue.

Foundation
Czervoslavia was founded during the Great Eastward Migration, after Korolians took upon a voyage east, and discovered the Czervoslav Archipelago. The first city - Ignatava, was founded by the King Ignati Korol. Since then, Czervoslavia was one of the core Korolian regions of the world.

First United Commonwealth and United Nations of Plagos
Throughout the first century of its existence, Czervoslavia was part of First United Commonwealth, a federation of the Korolian regions of the world. At the same time, all of its members were conducting diplomacy semi-independently, as the Commonwealth was known for its dysfunctionality. Czervoslavia was also invited into United Nations of Plagos, an invitation which it accepted. This also made the whole First United Commonwealth a member of it.

Overlapping Memberships
Czervoslavia was prone to administrative conflicts due to overlapping memberships in UNP, UC, and later NPF.

Aferosia Rebellion
A group of refugees from Nova Regna attempted to form their own country on one of the Czervoslav isles, after occupying a town known as Aferosia, modern day Fort Aferosia. However, soon a UNP-led coalition operation known as "Operation Whitewater" forced them out.

Collapse of UNP and the Nova Plagatea Federation
After the United Nations of Plagos collapsed, the Nova Plagatéa Federation was founded, one which Czervoslavia joined. And here the NPF had overlapping roles with United Commonwealth, however by that point, the I UC was a mere husk of a federation, so this didn't completely cripple Czervoslav membership in either.

Centralization of NPF and the separation of Czervoslavia
After some time, the Nova Plagatéa Federation was centralized into the First Empire of Plagatea - an empire that sought to prioritize the Goshumese and Asaravijan cultures, jointly known as Plagatean over its subjects, thus stripping the minorities off their rights. That included Czervoslavs. And so the first proper war began on Czervoslav soil. The revolution was ultimately crippled, but it didn't take long for Plagatea to collapse under the foreign pressure, which allowed Czervoslavia to spring back, and this time they worked much more closely with the First United Commonwealth, meanwhile the Plagatean Empire reformed into Realm of Asarakaen.

OPTC-Czervoslav War
Czervoslavia did not rest for long though, as the neighboring maritime power of Osteri Plagosi Trading Company, set their sights on the southern islands of the archipelago. And so, the OPTC-Czervoslav War, that took place between 890 and 894 ACA began. The war ended with the victory of Osteria, as the southern isles, and the Svedia and Duran, were ceded to OPTC.

Plagatean Crisis
Towards the later half of the OPTC-Czervoslav War, Czar Parker Jameson II received a message from the new Tagavor of the Second Empire of Plagatea, Leon Olsen-Tanaka. As an ally with the UC at the time of war, Leon offered an enticing idea for how Czervoslavia could be preserved in whole against the OPTC onslaught; reunite with Plagatea as a province. The offer almost sounded too good to be true, which would soon be the case. Wanting to hold an in person meeting, Jameson II was invited to Plagatea for further discussions. During these talks, Jameson II brought up the legality of withdrawing from the UC. According to the UC Constitution, withdrawing from the union requires a majority vote by member nations. Leon promised that by announcing to the world that Czervoslavia leaving the UC for Plagatea now and worrying about the legality later would pressure the OPTC in an immediate ceasefire. This would not be the case. On the Plagatean side, there was a crisis. Leon's reign came from a coup from the former Empire of Plagatea, and the timing of the OPTC-Czervoslav war would prove the be the first real test of Leon's leadership in the world stage as means to regain land lost in the balkanization of the former empire.

After the war, the United Commonwealth and Czervoslavia still stood. However for a time a dark cloud would hang over this corner of Plagos. Murmurs between UC and Plagatean officials about the legality of the secession continued in courts long after the war was over. In 898 ACA, hoping to sway public opinion on the matters, Plagatean run cartographers issued maps that displayed Czervoslavia under Plagatean control. News of this was met with outcry from Czervoslavs and other UC members alike as this was seen as an invasion of sovereignty. For the next week, tensions were high between the UC and the Second Empire of Plagatéa. Talks continued, but risked collapsing into war at any moment. However, events stemming from political unrest within Plagatea would soon cause these talks to come to a sudden end.

On October 1, 898 ACA, UC officials from the Korol family line were representing the UC and Czervoslavia in the talks when they were approached by Plagatean representatives wanting to remain secret. In these back door talks, it was revealed to the UC delegation that opinion of occupying Czervoslavia was unfavorable and it was only a select few higher ups that coveted the land. It was the opinion of most of the representatives that Czervoslavia deserves its sovereignty. Talks continued of instead building a bridge or dedicated shipping lanes to promote trade between Plagatea and Emirate of Najer. These talks would be short lived as in 899 ACA, the Second Empire of Plagatea faced civil unrest in what would be known as the Plagatèan Provincial Revolt. Plagatea renounced its claims over Czervoslavia in order to deal with the more immediate problem back home. At last, years after the OPTC-Czervoslavia War, Czervoslavia could focus on rebuilding.

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Governance
The United Crowns of Czervoslavia-Veldion are a constitutional monarchy with meritocratically appointed positions.

Constitution
The constitution of Czervoslavia-Veldion is the Basic Law for United Crowns of Czervoslavia-Veldion, formerly known as the Basic Law of Czervoslavia.

King
The King is the monarch of Czervoslavia. He is the head of state and the head of government. His duties include but are not limited to:

Royal Cabinet
The Royal Cabinet is the joint executive and legislative body of Czervoslavia-Veldion, composed of Ministers and Royal Advisors.

Ministries:

 * Minister of the State - within his duties is the control of the internal administration of Czervoslavia-Veldion, and also he acts as the minister of foreign affairs.
 * Minister of Communications - within his control lies the immigration control and the international image of the United Crowns.
 * Minister of Internal Affairs - within his duties is the management of the national finances, national resources and jointly with the Minister of Architecture and Infrastructure the oversight of infrastructural projects.
 * Minister of the Armed Forces - within his duties lies the control of the armed forces of Czervoslavia-Veldion
 * Minister of the Architecture and Infrastructure - within his duties lies the control and oversight of the national infrastructure.

Council of Dukes
The Council of Dukes is an advisory body comprised of the Dukes - provincial leaders of the United Crowns.

Administrative Division
The administration of Czervoslavia-Veldion is relatively simple, and consists of 3 levels. The central government, provinces known as Duchies and the towns and villages.

Duchies
A duchy within the country of Czervoslavia-Veldion is the middle level of administration, equivalent of a province, and is the only link between particular settlements and the central government. The country is carved into 5 duchies.

Demographics
The total population count of Czervoslavia-Veldion stands at 2 547 201.

Korolians - 2 141 129 - 84,0%
Korolians are the dominant ethnic group in Czervoslavia-Veldion, unsurprising given both Czervoslavia and Veldion were historically ethnically Korolian regions (however that was hampered by the subsequent attempts at Plagateization of the regions).

Plagateans - 274 203 - 10,8%
Plagateans, often split further into Asarāvijāns, Goshumese, Naho, etc. are the largest minority ethnic group in the country, mainly residing in Veldion and Zekova. Their count used to be much greater during the rule of Greater Plagos, but since then majority of them moved back to the countries such as Neo-Plagatea and others.

Others - 131 869 - 5,2%
Other ethnic groups within Czervoslavia-Veldion include but are not limited to: Osterians, Ryzanis, Simulamii

Largest Cities (by Population)

 * 1) Ignatava - 782 302
 * 2) Polskrige - 432 012
 * 3) Ludova - 167 210
 * 4) Valpanovice - 25 301
 * 5) Kurakrige - 19 201

Climate
The climate of Czervoslavia and Veldion is maritime temperate, with relatively warm and wet winters, wet springs, warm but not scorching summers, and wet autumns.

The Czervoslav archipelago consists of 16 islands, most important of which include Svedia, Ignati Isle, Duran and Theros.

Ignatava
Ignatava is the capital city of Czervoslavia-Veldion. Founded by Ignati Korol during the Great Eastward Migration, it's the oldest Korolian city in the region. It's also the biggest city in the country. The most distinctive landmarks of the city are the Duran Memorial Clock Tower, St. Solivey's Cathedral, and the Ignatava University.

Polskrige
Polskrige is the regional capital of Veldion.

Svedurian
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Fort Aferosia
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Gosumska Gora
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Kurakrige
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Valpanovice
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Military
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Currency
Czervoslavia-Veldion's currency is Krona Korolska (Korolian Crown).

Companies
Top 5 Companies in Czervoslavia-Veldion
 * 1) Korolian Corporation (KNews, KBrew, KBank)
 * 2) Ender's Cheese
 * 3) Red Hotels
 * 4) Czervoslav Telekom
 * 5) H-O Trading House

Folk Music
The Czervoslav cultural music is a folk-genre played with Violins and other acoustic traditonal instruments, The Czervoslav Boneflute is one of the traditional instruments which is doublesided flute made from a horses skull, And is played by two people at the same time. Often a Symbol of unity, the Czervoslav boneflute was made as a symbol of unity with the native Svedi Population during the early days of Colonization.

Popular Music
The popular music is the contemporary genre, popularized globally by radio stations, it's prevalent inside Czervoslavia too. Czervoslavia itself has a prominent contemporary music artist, Larek Pavlovic-Mijikai.

Food
In both Czervoslavia and Veldion seafood is immensely popular, as it's easily accessible.

Entertainment
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Media
Within Czervoslavia, KNews subsidiaries are prevalent, however do not have a monopoly, as outlets such as Lunari News also have a presence.

Tourism
Czervoslavia has several famous tourist sights.

Saint Solivey's Cathedral
The church built on a small, rocky island few metres offshore from the main isle on which Ignatava is located, is now one of the world's famous sights for its architectural value.

Duran Memorial Clock Tower
The Duran War Memorial Clock Tower is located at a roundabout in front of Ignatava University in the capital city. It was built in 900s ACA to commemorate the victims of the OPTC-Czervoslav War.

Soldier Memorial Statue
Moving on, staying on the OPTC-Czervoslav war subject, in Svedurian there is a soldier's statue, dedicated to the fallen.

Ignatava University
Ignatava University is another notable landmark within Ignatava.

Polskrige Cathedral
Polskrige is famous for its cathedral linked to the castle, where Kings get coronated.