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Democratic Republic of Leylandiistan
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Motto
Ní neart go chur le chéile
(Unity is achieved through Strength)
Anthem
Our Motherland
Ireland
Capital city Maple Hill
Largest city Maple Hill
Official language(s) Gaeilge, English
Official religion(s) Secular
Short name Leylandiistan
Demonym Leylandiistani
Government Democratic Republic
Legislature National Assembly of Leylandiistan
- Type - Unicameral
Established 3 November 2012
Area claimed 350 m²
Population 19
Currency Leylandiistan Lira
Time zone (GMT +0)
National drink Lemonade, LeylandiiCola, Cubbyhole Apple Juice
National animal Cat, Dove
Patron saint Brendan, Gertrude


The Democratic Republic of Leylandiistan was a micronation located in southern Ireland. It existed from 2012 onwards and later dissolved. It was divided into two territories: Robinscourt Territory and the Cubbyhole Territory. The capital was Maple Hill, which was located in Robinscourt Territory. The government meets in the National Assembly. The Executive Branch was based in Maple Hill, and it sometimes met in Cubbyhole Territory. 

Leylandiistan was named after the Leyland Cypress (often referred to as simply leylandii), a plant found widely in the Cubbyhole Territory. The -stan suffix is used frequently by various states. It was also the national plant of Leylandiistan.

History[]

The area on which the Cubbyhole territory is built was first discovered by its founder in April of 2009. In March of 2012 the area surrounding the Cubbyhole seceded from Ireland. The Melandic Republic was the name of the nation, and it had its own currency. Only 4 banknotes were printed. Around May, the army attempted to invade a neighbouring micronation. While the invasion was successful, it proved to be an unpopular move. Together with economic stagnation, it was only a matter of time before the Republic collapsed. The government lost interest in running the country, and at the end of June, the country was disbanded, and the territory was handed back to Ireland.

Formation of Leylandiistan[]

Five months later, the idea for a new independent nation was conceived. The Democratic Republic of Leylandiistan declared independence on 03 November, 2012 thus seceding from the Irish Republic, and the first and current rulers were Consuls R de Créag and F Ó Cathail. The Declaration of Independence was read a few days later. This was a completely peaceful process. Leylandiistan had a steadily rising population, peaking at 19, during its independence.

The First Cabinet meeting took place on November 15, and was held in Maple Hill. The power sharing agreement, between the two consuls, will expire on Monday, the 12th of August. The agreement was to be discontinued if the new government was put in place. On 22 November the Leylandiistan Government officially recognised the UN Human Rights Charter, and on 25 November, the first business enterprise in Leylandiistan was established. It was called LeylandiiCell and it ran the state telecommunications network until it went dormant after selling of its shares.

Geography[]

Leylandiistan was unique in a micronation in that it controls two separate territories which are nearby, but not connected to each other. It is located in southern Ireland, which has a cold, wet, sometimes snowy climate in the autumn and winter, and occasional warm periods in the spring and summer. Despite the occasional snowfall, there has not been any heavy snow in Leylandiistan since late 2011. However, there has been snow in the past winter of 2013, and the snow reached 2cm at it's highest. Leylandiistan's first winter saw 6 to 7 cm of snow. Robinscourt Territory is approx. 293 sq. meters in area, while the Cubbyhole Territory is approx. 81.2 sq. meters, giving Leylandiistan a total area of approx. 374.2 sq. meters (not including The Great Plains in Robinscourt Territory, which is not controlled by the government)

Geology[]

Leylandiistan's geology is similar to that of neighbouring County Cork; the rock is either Limestone or Old Red Sandstone, most likely the latter. In terms of terrain, Robinscourt is very flat, while the Cubbyhole slopes slightly to the north.

Government and Politics[]

Between November 2012 and August 2013, the Democratic Republic of Leylandiistan was run by two consuls. This was the first government in office since Leylandiistan's independence. This was a diarchy, and it made all the decisions of government.



However, on 21 February, Consul de Créag set out a document detailing the establishment of the Central Democratic Party of Leylandiistan. This document also detailed terms of a coalition between would-be party leader, Consul de Créag and SALDAL leader Consul Ó Cathail. Consul Craig, leader of the Central Democratic Party. Deputy Leader of the Central Democratic Party signed the document on Friday 22 February 2013 at 19:00 PM. Consul O Cathail also signed it. Subsequently, however, the President O Cathail planned to veer away from the party-politics system, and now Leylandiistan is edging towards direct democracy.

The largest party in Leylandiistan was O Cathail’s Conradh Daonlathais. The smallest political grouping is Austin Rowe's Republican Party, of which he is the only member. The nation went to the polls between the 7th and the 12th of August 2013. In the election, all parties won seats in the National Assembly. F O Cathail, was elected President, and R de Créag was elected Vice-President. 5 candidates were elected to the National Assembly of Leylandiistan. The inauguration took place on Monday, the 19th of August 2013.

Since then, the government has been quite busy. Two Acts were passed. A referendum on a new constitution had been planned for August 2014. The wording was never published. The president favoured a nation in which citizens are active in the government, and that he wants regional governments in each territory.

Diplomacy[]

Leylandiistan entertain's relations with about 50 other micronations. It is also a member of the GUM, League of Secessionist States, Micronational Alliance Association, and the European Union of Micronations. The government has a strict policy about diplomatic relations, and is very particular about who it entertains relations with. Nonetheless, it is a popular micronation around the micronational world. A full list of it's allies, and other diplomatic information, can be found here: Diplomacy

The Foreign Affairs Office has become much more particular about which countries it entertains relations with. Before it appealed to any country for recognition. However, the Foreign Office now looks carefully into how relations could benefit both countries, and if there is a national risk if relations are opened. Leylandiistan has signed treaties with around 15 countries.

Military[]

There are three sections to the Defence forces of Leylandiistan: The Ground Forces, commanded by Commander Murray, the Navy, commanded by Admiral de Créag, and the Air Forces, led by Colonel O Cathail, although he may resign from the Air Force altogether. The overall leader of these forces is Commander Murray, the Defence Secretary. The navy's only boat, the Tropicana, has been for water trials in Roch'Hir, Loguivy de la Mer, France and Kinsale Harbour, Ireland. The vessel can hold 80 kilos, and is 1.5 metres long by 1 metre wide.

Culture[]

Leylandiistan is a very cultured country. It's residents speak many languages. Its citizens are scattered around the world. The most recent population statistics show that the majority of citizens are Christian (either Catholic or Protestant). There are a number of other faiths, such as Buddhism, and the Department of Religion ensures the needs of all religions are met sufficiently. In the Cubbyhole Territory, residents speak English Irish and French. In the capital, Maple Hill, all these languages are spoken, as well as German. Leylandiistan's culture is strongly Celtic, and citizens take great pride in speaking the native Irish tongue, and ancient Celtic festivals are still celebrated as national holidays. National dress isn't particularly a well covered topic, however most residents where normal, casual clothes. 

Sports[]

Leylandiistan was a relatively athletic country. One of the oldest institutions in the country is the Leylandiistan Racquet Sports Association. Although the Tennis Department is still up and running in Robinscourt, the Squash Department has recently become defunct. The Cumann Lúthcleas Gael an Léiloinndístáin (CLGL) is a proposed authority for Gaelic Games within Leylandiistan, and it will be set up soon. Watersports are also rather popular, and the addition of an island territory, which is due to take place sometime in 2014, will certainly benefit this sector. In the 2014 Microlympics in Scotannaea, Leylandiistan was represented by a randomly chosen athlete, and apparently won a gold and a silver medal at the events in Holywell Bay, Scotannaea.

Industry[]

The main industry was agriculture, followed by tourism. Food production consisted of 4 apple trees and a lemon balm plant in the Cubbyhole Territory. A cola flavoured beverage called LeylandiiCola was produced by the Leylandiistan Beverages Company. This soft drink, which is available in 330ml and 750ml bottles, was popular among Leylandiistan residents. It was not made widely available for purchase. Unfortunately production of LeylandiiCola was stopped. However, in it's place, a new brand of natural lemonade emerged, and this also proved popular.Leylandiistan Post was the Postal Service in Leylandiistan. It was run by the postmaster in the respective territory.

External Links[]

www.livestream.com/leylandiistantv

www.vimeo.com/leylandiistan

cubbyhole.co.nr

www.leylandiistan.co.nr

Leylandiistan Tourism

Leylandiistan Post

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