What is the United Kingdom of Esteleria?
The United Kingdom of Esteleria is one of the member states of the Atlian Empire, alongside the Kingdom of Atlia and the Archduchy of Nisea; and is composed (ceremonially) of the Ball Pyramid Archipelago, Príncipe Island and its archipelago in California, USA; a territory in Maine, USA; a territory in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and an Antarctic Ceremonial Territory.
Founded by the Prince-Regent of the Atlian Empire and King of the Southern Star, Luis Marcel on 28 April, 2024 through the division of the Kingdom of the Southern Star after having received new ceremonial territories after having participated in military exercises of the Chausalantique Bloc. The territories removed from the Southern Star were converted into the Kingdom of Nordastria, with King Ambrose being appointed by the Imperial Throne to lead it.
Both kingdoms that make up Esteleria continue to be largely sovereign in terms of their internal legislations.
Flag of the United Kingdom of Esteleria
Flag of the Atlian Empire
General information
Foundation : 28 April, 2024 A.D.
Demonym: Estelerian, Surastrian, Nordastrian
Official Language : English
National Motto : "Nordo kaj Sudo" (North and South)
Location: On the coast of Australia; Maine, and on the coast of California, USA; Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and Antarctica
Borders: Commonwealth of Australia (Across the Pacific Ocean), USA, Canada.
Form of Government: Semi-Absolute Diarchy
National Animals : Chambered Nautilus (Nautilus pompilius) and White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
National currency: Atlian Ayotle (AYT)
Population : 3
Head of State : Imperial Unifier of Esteleria and Emperor of the Southern Star and Nordastria Geronimo II
Head of Government : King of the Southern Star Luis and King of Nordastria Ambrose
Diplomatic summary
The United Kingdom of Esteleria does not maintain any type of formal or informal diplomatic relations directly, although it is indirectly recognized by all states that maintain formal diplomacy with the Atlian Empire.
Through the Kingdom of the Southern Star, it is a member of the South Pacific Co-operation Organization and the Micronational Ice Hockey Federation.
Frequent questions
What is a micronation?
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, a micronation is an "entity that claims to be an independent state but whose sovereignty is not recognized by the international community. Micronations are distinct from microstates, such as Liechtenstein or Vatican City, whose sovereignty over extremely small territories and populations is internationally recognized.
Micronations vary significantly in form, motivation, purpose, and seriousness.
Can my micronation establish diplomatic relations with the Southern Star?
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Does Esteleria claim all the territory of the cities/states/provinces where it is located?
No. The Atlian Empire is guided by the Wrythe and Edgbaston Conventions on territorial claims. The details seen on maps are to show the location where the territories claimed (ceremonially most of the time) by Esteleria, usually small extension shoreline feature landforms, are located