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{{Country Infobox|date=September 2022|capital=Firefly|leader=Raina|largest_settlement=[[Szki Lanes]]|official_name=Solstice Federation|demonym=Solstan|date_format=dd/mm/yyyy|traffic=Right-hand drive|cctld=.sf|government_type=Semi-direct democracy}}
{{Country Infobox|date=September 2022|capital=Firefly|leader=Raina|largest_settlement=[[Szki Lanes]]|official_name=Solstice Federation|demonym=Solstan|date_format=dd/mm/yyyy|traffic=Right-hand drive|cctld=.sf|government_type=Semi-direct democracy}}
[[File:CitiesOfSolsticeC22082023.png|thumb|Map of Solstice, its Provinces and its cities]]
[[File:CitiesOfSolsticeC22082023.png|thumb|Map of Solstice, its Provinces and its cities]]
The '''Solstice Federation''', commonly known as '''Solstice''', is a semi-direct democratic republic that was founded in September 2022. Solstice is bordered by [[Fegal]] to the west, [[TAY]] to the north, and the [[Union of Soviet Sovereign Republics]] in the east. The nation's capital is the city-province [[Firefly]], which houses all federal government infrastructure.
The '''Solstan Federation''', commonly known as '''Solstice''', is a semi-direct democratic republic that was founded in September 2022. Solstice is bordered by [[Fegal]] to the west, [[TAY]] to the north, and the [[Union of Soviet Sovereign Republics]] in the east. The nation's capital is the city-province [[Firefly]], which houses all federal government infrastructure.


=== Provinces and settlements ===
=== Provinces and settlements ===
The Solstice Federation consists of five provinces:
The Solstan Federation consists of six provinces:


* [[Firefly]]
* [[Firefly]]
* [[Dozhda]]
* [[Dozhda]]
** [[Szki Lanes]]
** [[Szki Lanes]]
** Novaya
* [[Bohemia]]
* [[Bohemia]]
** [[Prehevil]]
** [[Prehevil]]
** [[Soutok]]
** [[Soutok]]
** Obtok
** Elektrárna
** Vištuk
* [[Sleebieville]]
* [[Sleebieville]]
** Lavender
** Fernweh
** Swamp City
** June Hills
* [[Othoroot]]
* [[Othoroot]]
* [[Purple, Inc.]]


Provinces have a lot of freedom in regards to policies and laws as the Solstice Federation is a non-restrictive federation.
Provinces have a lot of freedom in regards to policies and laws as the Solstan Federation is a non-restrictive federation.


The Solstice Federation also contains a large southern landmass, undistributed and unused currently.  
The Solstan Federation also contains a large southern landmass, mostly undistributed and unused currently. However, there are plans to establish a shared province.  


=== Government and politics ===
=== Government and politics ===
Since the ratification of the Third Federal Constitution, the Solstice Federation has been a republic with elements of a direct democracy.  
Solstice is a federal parliamentary republic. The country ratified the [[Third Federal Constitution]] in 2023, which removed many aspects of direct democracy. Direct democracy still exists in the form of referendums, recalls, and initiatives. Before the [[Third Federal Constitution]], the federal government could only pass legislation if a majority of voting citizens nation-wide agreed to it.


=== Transportation and infrastructure ===
=== Transportation and infrastructure ===
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Highway signs in Bohemia and some parts of Solstice are colour coded as well. All federal highway (S-highway) signs are blue, while provincial ones are either green or orange.<gallery>
Highway signs in Bohemia and some parts of Solstice are colour coded as well. All federal highway (S-highway) signs are blue, while provincial ones are either green or orange.<gallery>
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=== History ===
=== History ===
When the nation was first founded, it was a unitary semi-direct democratic republic named the Democracy of Athena, later becoming the Social Democracy of Athena to mark a change to socialism. Upon referendum for the Constitutional Convention, the former Social Democracy of Athena became the Federal Democracy of Solstice on {{#dateformat:19 April 2023}}.
When the nation was first founded, it was a unitary semi-direct democratic republic named the Democracy of Athena, later becoming the Social Democracy of Athena to mark a change to socialism. Upon referendum for the Constitutional Convention, the former Social Democracy of Athena became the Federal Democracy of Solstice on {{#dateformat:19 April 2023}}.
Solstice has been involved in several international conflicts over the course of its history. It's only notable war has been the [[Solstan Civil War|January 2024 Civil War]] between Solstan Federalists and Othoroot Seperatists.


=== Controversies ===
=== Controversies ===
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* ChatGPT-gate
* ChatGPT-gate
* Involvement with the international terrorist organization Soymen
* Involvement with the international terrorist organization Soymen
[[Category:Countries]]
[[Category:Countries]]

Latest revision as of 13:03, 28 August 2024

Map of Solstice, its Provinces and its cities

The Solstan Federation, commonly known as Solstice, is a semi-direct democratic republic that was founded in September 2022. Solstice is bordered by Fegal to the west, TAY to the north, and the Union of Soviet Sovereign Republics in the east. The nation's capital is the city-province Firefly, which houses all federal government infrastructure.

Provinces and settlements

The Solstan Federation consists of six provinces:

Provinces have a lot of freedom in regards to policies and laws as the Solstan Federation is a non-restrictive federation.

The Solstan Federation also contains a large southern landmass, mostly undistributed and unused currently. However, there are plans to establish a shared province.

Government and politics

Solstice is a federal parliamentary republic. The country ratified the Third Federal Constitution in 2023, which removed many aspects of direct democracy. Direct democracy still exists in the form of referendums, recalls, and initiatives. Before the Third Federal Constitution, the federal government could only pass legislation if a majority of voting citizens nation-wide agreed to it.

Transportation and infrastructure

As of June 2023, Solstice has little federal transportation but several highways and the "Solstice Metro System" are planned.

AirCS

There is an AirCS station in Firefly that connects to Katyusha and Midcity.

Airports

The only airport in Solstice is the FireFly Airport located in Firefly. It is currently being renovated.

ClyRail

There is a ClyRail station in Firefly that is connected to Midcity and TheFerretSettlement. It is referred to as "Solstice" on the ClyRail network map.

Highways

Solstice uses a letter followed by a number to designate highways (examples: S1, B32, F7). The letter shows what province/government is responsible for the highway.

Highway Letter Responsible Province/Government Highways
S Solstice (Federal Highway) S1
F Firefly F1
D Dozhda D1
B Bohemia
V SleebieVille V1
O Othoroot
P Purple, Inc.

Highway signs in Bohemia and some parts of Solstice are colour coded as well. All federal highway (S-highway) signs are blue, while provincial ones are either green or orange.

List of highways in Solstice
Highway Northern/Western End Exits Southern/Eastern End
S1 Fegal-Bohemia border [enter fegal highway name here] Western Sleebieville, Soutok/Junction (Bohemia), Sleebieville Szki Lanes (might extend to Firefly)
V1 Southern Fernweh/Northern June Hills TBD Northern Lavender

History

When the nation was first founded, it was a unitary semi-direct democratic republic named the Democracy of Athena, later becoming the Social Democracy of Athena to mark a change to socialism. Upon referendum for the Constitutional Convention, the former Social Democracy of Athena became the Federal Democracy of Solstice on 19 April 2023.

Solstice has been involved in several international conflicts over the course of its history. It's only notable war has been the January 2024 Civil War between Solstan Federalists and Othoroot Seperatists.

Controversies

  • Nuclear missiles on the Fegal-Bohemian border
  • KR Prison Act
  • Curved Runway Affair
  • AirCS child labor controversy
  • Forét Quebec Military Support
  • Democratic People's Federacy of Solstice
  • 12-lane highway over beautiful archipelago controversy
  • The "Homophobic Stair" incident ("Stairgate Scandal")
  • Second KR Prison Act
  • ChatGPT-gate
  • Involvement with the international terrorist organization Soymen