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Nation Name (long): The Federation of Cappedore
Nation Name (short): Cappedore
Motto: “Working Together, Learning Together, Achieving Together”
National Animal: Bear
National Flower/Plant: Amaranth
National Anthem: “Salvation”
Capitol: Jūrasvir
Largest City: Sauduris
Demonym: Cappedorite
Language: Cappedorite (Baltic), Staynish, Codexian, Norvian
Species: Human
Population: 56,763,094 (2021 census)
Government type: Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Leader(s):
- Kristīne II (Monarch, Head of State)
- Anni-Frid Tamm (Governor-General, Head of Government)
Legislature: Congress (Diet [Upper], House of Delegates [Lower])
Formation: 16 December 1917
Total GDP: $1,589,000,000,000
GDP per capita: $27,993
Currency: Cappedorite Stater (₴)
Calling Code: +60
ISO 3166 code: CD/CAP
Internet TLD: .cap
Historical Summary:
The history of Cappedore, a country that today is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy, is marked by transitions between political systems, external influences, and periods of both prosperity and unrest. Originally, Cappedore emerged as a series of loosely connected city-states and territories, each driven by trade, that collectively formed an elective trading kingdom. The Cappedorite states were largely autonomous but recognized a common heritage and language, which allowed them to work under a united monarchy with a shared parliament. This unique structure allowed Cappedore to prosper through commerce, as it took advantage of its strategic position along major trading routes. The monarchy played a symbolic and unifying role, while the parliament oversaw trade policies and limited political matters, creating a relatively balanced and effective governance system that lasted for centuries.
However, by the 19th century, shifts in political philosophy, economic pressures, and the growing influence of republican ideals led to widespread dissatisfaction with monarchical rule. In the early 1850s, social unrest and political dissent reached a tipping point, culminating in the toppling of the monarchy in 1853. The monarchy was dissolved, and Cappedore was officially declared a parliamentary republic. Unfortunately, the transition from monarchy to republic was turbulent and ultimately destabilizing. The parliament, unprepared to assume full control, was marred by factional infighting, corruption, and rapidly shifting alliances. Over the following decades, Cappedore’s parliamentary system proved unable to provide stable governance, resulting in economic struggles, civil unrest, and a series of failed governments.
In 1896, the military, which had grown disillusioned with the chaos of parliamentary rule, staged a coup. The coup was led by General Klaudijs Kroon, a charismatic and authoritarian figure who argued that Cappedore needed a strong, centralized leadership to restore order. Kroon established himself as the “Lord-Protector” of Cappedore, dismantling the parliamentary republic and installing a military-backed authoritarian regime. Under Kroon’s rule, the government became highly centralized, and dissent was suppressed. Economic reforms and industrial expansion were prioritized, allowing Cappedore to recover from its previous instability. Kroon also bolstered the nation’s military power, anticipating the rise of tensions in Europe that would lead to the Great War. His rule brought a semblance of stability to Cappedore, albeit at the cost of individual freedoms and political plurality.
Kroon’s rule continued until his assassination in 1915, during the final stages of the Great War. His death created a sudden power vacuum, throwing Cappedore into a brief period of uncertainty. Without Kroon’s leadership, the military government faltered, and factions within the administration and public began advocating for a return to democratic governance. In response, a provisional government was formed, which sought to maintain stability while developing a plan for a new constitutional framework. After extensive debate and public pressure, the provisional government established the framework for a federal republic, one that would include a balanced parliament with strong protections for democratic processes.
In December 1917, five months after the end of the Great War, Cappedore formally adopted its new concordat (that had been drafted two years prior), marking the birth of the Federation of Cappedore. The new federal parliamentary system established a balance between regional autonomy and national unity, drawing on the lessons learned from Cappedore’s earlier experiments with governance. The system was designed to prevent the corruption and factionalism that had plagued the 19th-century republic, while ensuring that the military remained under strict civilian control.
Map claim:
LEGEND:
Red square: Capital
Golden square: Largest city
Black circle: City
Black triangle: Small town