Grand Duchy of Flandrensis
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| Motto: Flandrensis, domi nostrae | |
| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Location: | Siple Island, Carney Island, Pranke Island, Maher Island, Cherry Island (Antarctica) |
| Population: | 44 |
| Date of foundation: | 4 September 2008 |
| Language: | Dutch (Belgium) |
| Demonym: | Flandriaan |
| Website: | Official Website |
| Forum: | Official Forum |
| This nation is a member of GAMA, UAMW & MCA | |
The Grand Duchy Flandrensis was founded on September 4, 2008 and is the only Belgian (Flemish) territorial micronation. Flandrensis is a sovereign and independent micronation and classifies itself as a 'new-nation project', not a ‘virtual nation’.
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Antarctic claims
Siple Island
This island was the first claim of Grand Duke Niels I of Flandrensis. On 22nd November 2008 the Grand Duke of Flandrensis has claimed Siple Island (73°39'S, 125°12'W ) in West Antarctica. The Grand Duke has contacted the governments of Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and Russia (the important countries of the Antarctic Treaty). He has also contacted Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, Liberia, Ghana, Togo, Gambia, Barbados, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco and the Vatican City to inform them about his claim on Siple Island.
Siple Island is a 110 km long snow-covered island lying east of Wrigley Gulf along the Getz Ice Shelf off Bakutis Coast of Marie Byrd Land, West Antarctica. Its area is 6,390 km² and it is dominated by the dormant shield volcano Mount Siple, rising 3110 m high. The island and mountain were named in 1967 in honor of the Antarctic explorer Paul A. Siple.
The island is divided into nine counties: Tarvannensis, Gandensis, Gothenberg, Bruggia, Giddis, Groot-Siple, Mount-Siple, Schreiburg and Noordermark.
Pranke Island
Pranke Island (73°14′S 124°55′W) was under control of the Kingdom of Finismund, until Finismund left micronationalism on 29th November 2009. On 5th December 2009 Grand Duke Niels claimed this island.
Pranke Island is a small ice-covered island lying close to Siple Island in the west extremity of Russell Bay, off the coast of Marie Byrd Land. The island is part of the Marquisette of Pranke.
Maher Island
Maher Island (72°58′S 126°22′W) was under control of the Kingdom of Finismund, until Finismund left micronationalism on 29th November 2009. On 5th December 2009 Grand Duke Niels claimed this island.
Maher Island is a small horseshoe-shaped island which has numerous areas of exposed rock, lying 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of the northwest end of Siple Island, off the coast of Marie Byrd Land. The island is part of the County of Maher.
Cherry Island
Cherry Island (73°45′S 123°32′W) was under control of the Kingdom of Finismund, until Finismund left micronationalism on 29th November 2009. On 5th December 2009 Grand Duke Niels claimed this island.
Cherry Island is an ice-covered island, 3 nautical miles (6 km) long, lying between Siple and Carney Islands and just within the Getz Ice Shelf, along the coast of Marie Byrd Land. This island is part of the Marquisette of Cherry.
Carney Island
Carney Island (73°57′S 121°00′W) was under control of the Kingdom of Finismund, until Finismund left micronationalism on 29th November 2009. On 31th December 2008 the Grand Duke of Flandrensis was granted with the title Duke of Carney by the King of Finismund. On 5th December 2009 Grand Duke Niels claimed this island.
Carney island an ice-covered island, 110 km long and about 8,500 km² in area, with all but its North coast lying within the Getz Ice Shelf, Antarctica. It is located between Siple Island and Wright Island along the coast of Marie Byrd Land. Carney Island was named after Admiral Robert B. Carney (1895–1990).
The island is divided into seven counties: Brabantia, Cortoriacum, Luvanium, Staen, Hagebroeck, Cringhe and Dixmuda.
Legality of the Antarctic claims
After his claim on Siple Island (22nd November 2008) Grand Duke Niels contacted the important members of the Antarctic Treaty and a lot of other nations (San Marino, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Vatican City, …). When Finismund left micronationalism he claimed Maher Island, Pranke Island, Cherry Island and Carney Island (5th December 2009). On 7th December 2009 Grand Duke Niels I of Flandrensis decided to contact the United Nations and the new (Belgian) President of Europe. He write a two letters to informed then about his claim on these islands.
Overseas Territory of Flandrensis
Crown Colony of Flandrensis
The Crown Colony of Flandrensis is the first overseas colony of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis. This colony is situated in the Scottish Highlands on NM 97974700 54247500.
This piece of land is since 24th July 2008 possession of the Grand Duke of Flandrensis. It is described and recorded in the ‘General Register of Sasines, book 839 Folio 103-107’. On 22nd June 2009 the Crown Colony of Flandrensis was founded. This colony is dependent on the constitution of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis, except that the colony is an absolute monarchy. The Governor of the Crown Colony of Flandrensis is Viscount Hein of Giddis. The creation of the colony was followed with the establishment of a new chivalric order: The Holy Military Order of Saint Polycarpus.
Colony of Saeftinghe
As a result of The Poaching Conflict has Prince Thomas of Oud-Saeftinghe surrendered all his territories to Flandrensis on 31st August 2009. This land is now part of the Colony of Saeftinghe. Saeftinghe was a city in eastern Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, the Netherlands, near Nieuw-Namen that existed until a flood destroyed it in 1584. Under water there are still the remains of the city. Nowadays the area is a swamp known as the Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe (Drowned Land of Saeftinghe).
Government
The Cabinet
The Cabinet of Flandrensis consists of nine Ministers led by the Grand Duke of Flandrensis.
- The Prime Minister/ Minister of Demestic Affairs (Viscount Hein of Giddis)
- The Minister of Defense (Marquis Jürgen of Bruggia)
- The Minister of Foreign Affairs (Grand Duke Niels of Flandrensis)
- The Minister of Sport and Culture (Marchioness Elisa of Gothenberg)
- The Secretary of the Treasury (Countess Lynn of Tarvannensis)
- The Minister of Media and Communication (Count Donovan of Gandensis)
- The Minister of Tourism (Marquis Nick of Noordermark)
- The Minister of Health (Barones Delphine of Wendelbourg)
- The Minister of Migration (Sven H.)
The Senate
- RPF: 950 votes (Three Senators)
- NPF: 800 votes (Two Senators)
- FP: 460 votes (Two Senators)
- MPF: 590 votes (Two Senators)
- Arkel: 184 votes: Representative of the Principality of Arkel (Vassal of Flandrensis)
Political Parties
- DRP: Democratische Royalistische Partij
- NPF: Nationalistische Partij van Flandrensis
- FP: Frumorqian Partij
- MPF: Marxistische Partij van Flandrensis
Foreign Politics
Flandrensis is open to establishing relations with any nation or micronation that approaches them. Flandrensis maintains an open mind and is friendly, diplomatic and holds respect as a priority. Micronations can contact the Department of Foreign Affairs at << Flandrensis@live.be >>
Micronational Community
The Grand Duchy of Flandrensis is a member of:
Economy
Currency
Baron F.R. Verkerk de Beauville, Grand Commander of the Order of Flandrensis, has created the Flandri. On the Flandri banknote stands the Belgian explorer Adrien de Gerlache and his ship ‘The Belgica’, and the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. 1 Flandri is equal to 1 Euro.
Companies
- The Black Sun Corporation
- Caravan Experience: Flandrensis Nieuws
- Flandrensis Times
- De Gazet van Giddis
- AST (Subsidized by the government of Flandrensis)
Military
F.N.A.F.
The Grand Duchy of Flandrensis has its own armed forces, known as the F.N.A.F. (Flandrensis National Armed Forces). The Chief of the F.N.A.F. is the Grand Duke of Flandrensis, followed by the Minister of Defence.
Military ranks:
- General (Grand Duke of Flandrensis)
- Major-General (Minister of Defence)
- Colonel
- Mayor
- Captain
- Lieutenant
- Chief Warrant Officer
- Warrant Officer
- Sergeant
- Corporal
- Private
FSIS
The Flandrensis Security Intelligence Service is an organisation that searches information on the internet and protects the safety of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis. The Prime Minister is the head of the FSIS and apart from the Prime Minister and the Grand Duke, nobody knows who is involved in the FSIS.
Conflicts
History and Culture
History
The Grand Duchy of Flandrensis was founded on 4th September 2008 as a hobby-micronation. On 22nd November the Grand Duke claimed Siple Island and Flandrensis became a territorial micronation. The Grand Duchy of Flandrensis is inspired on the medieval County of Flanders. The name comes from Pagus Flandrensis, the first name of the County of Flanders in the 9th century.
Culture
The Grand Duchy of Flandrensis has the same culture as the Flemish people today, so have Flandrensis chosen several monuments in Flanders that are important for the culture of Flandrensis (see the cultural website of Flandrensis).
Festivals
- Arbeidsfeesten (1-2-3 May, organized by Donovan of Gandensis)
- Medefeesten (19th September, organized by Brecht of Schreiburg)
Sport
Since 8th April 2009 the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis started with a national competition of Pocket Billiards (pool). Every fortnight on a Wednesday, the participants will play the competition in Roeselare (Belgium).
National Symbols
The Flag and coat of arms are inspired by the Count of Flanders' and the Flemish Community's.
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Language
The residence of the Government of Flandrensis is in Belgium. Belgium has three national languages: Dutch, French and German. Most of the citizens live in Flanders, the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. Therefore Flandrensis is a Dutch (and West-Flemish) speaking micronation. The Government recognizes English as diplomatic language.
National Holidays
| Date | Name |
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| 1 January | New Year's Day |
| 23 February | Birthday of the Grand Duke and the day of H. Polycarpus |
| 1 May | Labour Day/ Arbeidsfeesten (Festival) |
| Varying | Easter |
| 1st Monday after Easter | Easter Monday |
| 6th Thursday after Easter | Ascension |
| 7th Sunday after Easter | Pentecost |
| 8th Monday after Easter | Pentecost Monday |
| 15 August | Assumption of Mary |
| 4 September | Independence Day |
| 19 September | Medefeesten (Festival) |
| 1 November | All Saints |
| 22 November | Claim of Siple Island |
| 8th Monday after Easter | Pentecost Monday |
| 5 December | Claim of Cherry, Carney, Maher and Pranke Island |
| 25 December | Christmas |
Newspaper and Television
- Flandrensis Nieuws (a Dutch newspaper of the company ‘Caravan Experience’)
- Flandrensis Times (an English newspaper)
- De Gazet of Giddis (an informal Dutch newspaper)
- Black Sun Corporation (This company designed Videos about Flandrensis)
- AST (Television in Arkel, subsidized by the government of Flandrensis)
Links
- Official website
- Website about the Government
- Website about the claims
- Website about our Culture
- Website of the Black Sun Corporation
- You Tube
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| Grand Duchy of Flandrensis Giddis (Capital) | |
| People | Niels I of Flandrensis | Jürgen of Bruggia | Hein of Giddis | Maarten I of Arkel | |
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| Political Parties | Nationalistische Partij van Flandrensis | Democratische Royalistische Partij | Marxistische Partij van Flandrensis| Frurmorqian Partij | |
| Territory | Tarvannensis | Gandensis | Bruggia | Gothenberg | Giddis | Groot-Siple | Mount-Siple | Schreiburg | Noordermark | Crown Colony of Flandrensis | Colony of Saeftinghe | Siple Island | |
| Misc | Flandri | Flandrensis Times | National Anthem Flandrensis | FSIS | Holy Military Order of Saint Polycarpus | Siple War | The Poaching Conflict | |
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