The Commune of the Big Lads Republic
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The Commune of the Big Lads Republic (BLR), commonly known as the Big Lads Republic (BLR) or Big Laderia (BLD) is a country located in West Africa. It consists of five states and a federal district. At 183,109 km2 (70,699 sq mi) and a population of 11.6 million, it is one of the world's smaller countries. English and Frog are the main languages, however official languages include Frog and the United Nations' 6 official languages. The country's capital and largest city is Newer Warrenton
The Big Lads Republic began as an independent republic in the modern American state of Virginia, after unorganized locals discovered internet documents in an abandoned United States continuity-of-government facility. The country declared it's independence on the 28th of March, 2016. In the subsequent year, the Big Lads Republic would integrate surrounding territories, including the state of West Virginia. The culture of the Republic is largely based on internet culture, with influences from internet memes. The flag was modeled on the flag of the Principality of Sealand, a small nation from the pre-Bug era. At it's founding, the figurehead of the Republic was Big Lad, the initial person who discovered the founding documents.
In July of 2016, the BLR attempted to enter diplomatic talks with the bordering Betamax Corporation, who had occupied a strip in Virginia. The talks devolved, and with the support of the bordering United States, the Big Lads Republic was forced into exile. This would result in a cultural diaspora, with many Big Lads integrating into American life, and others choosing to escape to other countries. The leadership of the country would escape on a specially designed vessel, finding refuge in Cuba and Mexico, eventually resulting in a brief attempt at a second republic in Florida. This too would fail, and the Big Lads Republic would re-establish itself in Africa.
The Americo-Big Lad exiles had no trouble integrating with the indigenous peoples of Africa, some of whom were happy to have a new government that would provide material stability without a tyrannical social policy. Many of the isolated tribal communities would appreciate the "hands-off" stance of the government in terms of social programs, however many of the indigenous African cultures would be melded with Big Lads culture as a result of the return of many Americo-Big Lads as part of The Relogging, when Virginia Big Lads were smuggled to the African Big Lads Republic by sea.
Today, the Republic is relatively well off. Economic and social reforms, in addition to international relations, have left the country as one of the most developed nations in Africa.
Demography and Population
11.6 million people reside in the Big Lads Republic of varying ethnic groups. All ethnic groups are treated equally, as a culture of tolerance is inherent in the BLR. In the 2030 census, the majority of citizens chose to identify as Big Lads, some specifying African or American descent. Many local tribes have mixed populations, and it is not unheard of for people of different ethnicity to live together in cities without batting an eye. The majority of the population is black, with mixed populace a close second. The population of the BLR is dense in larger cities and towns, with the population of the jungles and forests much less so. The suburbs around cities such as Newer Warrenton or Ladivostok represent a decreasing population density in surrounding areas.
The number of Big Lads in diaspora are unknown, however the descendants of stay-behind military divisions in the West Virginia mountains are known to be a prominent group.
Foreign Relations
The Big Lads Republic suffers from a lack of recognition from many nations, primarily of differing ideology. Favouring international organizations eventually leading to a world government, the BLR has attempted to join every international organization possible, with little success due to recognition. Seeking to gain recognition from every nation, the BLR attempts to uphold positive relations with most if not all nations that do not actively commit human rights abuses or egregious crimes. Militarily, the BLR is a member of the Warrenton Internationale, a military and political alliance spearheaded by left-leaning nations.
Members of the Warrenton Internationale |
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Big Lads Republic |
Zapatista Mexico (MAREZ) |
Supreme Socialist Syrian Republic |
Empire of Oceania |
Cuba |
Founding Date
March 28th, 2016
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Capital
Alternative Names
كومونة جمهورية بيج بويز • Коммуна Большого Парня • 大伙子共和国公社 • La Commune de la République des Big Lads • La República Comunal de los Grandes Muchachos • Based Bigladsstan
Training Level
Trained
Veterancy Level
Trained
Demonym
Big Lad
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Democracy, Direct
Power Structure
Semi-autonomous area
Economic System
Mixed economy
Currency
The official currency is the Big Lads Shilling ($BLS), a paper currency pegged to the United States Dollar at the exchange rate of 1 USD to 50 BLS.
Legislative Body
Legislature is passed primarily by local councils. However, the General Assembly of the BLR has authority to pass federal laws as well.
Judicial Body
Interpretations of laws are carried out by local courts.
Location
Official Languages
Controlled Territories
Related Ethnicities
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