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The Cat Republic, officially the United Provinces and Territories of the Cat Republic, was founded on August 28th of 2012, originally with only two Provinces (the North and South).
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The Cat Republic, officially the United Provinces and Territories of the Cat Republic, was founded on August 28th of 2012, originally with only two Provinces (then called North and South).
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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===The Assimilation of Redonia===
===The Assimilation of Redonia===
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<span style="line-height:20px;">On March 19th, 2013, the Republic of Redonia peacefully became a part of the Cat Republic, upon the signing of a treaty. </span>''Caleb Seay''<span style="line-height:20px;">, Redonia's President, agreed that the nation was going nowhere fast, and decided it would be a lot easier to join another nation, and the Cat Republican border happened to be less than a mile away. What was once Redonia is now the Redonian Province, in the middle of the North and West Provinces. As Redonia's only resident, ''Caleb Seay'' is now the head of the province (as well as the'' Head of Cryptozoological Research and Paranormal Happenings''). Upon the signing of the treaty, he became a full-fledged Cat Republican citizen, and the terms of the treaty agree that Redonia shall remain it's own Province(not forced to split or become part of the North or West) and what was once the Redonian Flag may be kept as the flag of the Redonian Province.</span>
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<span style="line-height:20px;">On March 19th, 2013, the Republic of Redonia peacefully became a part of the Cat Republic, upon the signing of a treaty. </span>''Caleb Seay''<span style="line-height:20px;">, Redonia's President, agreed that the nation was going nowhere fast, and decided it would be a lot easier to join another nation, and the Cat Republican border happened to be less than a mile away. What was once Redonia is now the Redonian Province, in the middle of Amapsa and Acasă(then the North and West Provinces, respectively). As Redonia's only resident, ''Caleb Seay'' is now the head of the province (as well as the'' Head of Cryptozoological Research and Paranormal Happenings''). Upon the signing of the treaty, he became a full-fledged Cat Republican citizen, and the terms of the treaty agree that Redonia shall remain it's own Province(not forced to split or become part of the then North or West Provinces) and what was once the Redonian Flag may be kept as the flag of the Redonian Province.</span>
===<span style="line-height:20px;font-size:16px;">The Imperial Crisis</span>===
===<span style="line-height:20px;font-size:16px;">The Imperial Crisis</span>===
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<span style="line-height:20px;">On July 29th, 2013</span>, while at a meeting of some of the Republic's officials, ''Secondary General Rigel Ribble-Lucken'' threatened to secede with the Imperial Province(which he had founded, and now runs) upon learning he was no longer at the top of military power, clearly stating "I brought the Imperium in, and I can take it right back out". At first,'' Co-President Jonathan Kelly'' thought that the Secondary General was joking, but assured his friend that he still had complete command over almost all of the military, the response to which being "I don't care, there are still people above me." The mood became more tense, and the Co-President pointed out that if he attempted seceding, that there would definitely be war, and that it was quite literally 20 against one. When ''Mr. Ribble-Lucken ''made it clear he was not going to back down, Co-President Jon Kelly gave in and reinstated his military power, not wanting to lose precious territory or the lives of any citizens. This leaves the military(under the Co-Presidency, still) with three leaders, making it more like the combined powers of the Co-Presidency and the Head Supreme Judge as opposed to the Co-Presidency alone. Citizens agree that this is a smart choice and three will bring more balance than two did.
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<span style="line-height:20px;">On July 29th, 2013</span>, while at a meeting of some of the Republic's officials, ''Secondary General Rigel Ribble-Lucken'' threatened to secede with Imperia(then known as the Imperial Province; which he had founded, and now runs) upon learning he was no longer at the top of military power, clearly stating "I brought the Imperium in, and I can take it right back out". At first,'' Co-President Jonathan Kelly'' thought that the Secondary General was joking, but assured his friend that he still had complete command over almost all of the military, the response to which being "I don't care, there are still people above me." The mood became more tense, and the Co-President pointed out that if he attempted seceding, that there would definitely be war, and that it was quite literally 20 against one. When ''Mr. Ribble-Lucken ''made it clear he was not going to back down, Co-President Jon Kelly gave in and reinstated his military power, not wanting to lose precious territory or the lives of any citizens. This leaves the military(under the Co-Presidency, still) with three leaders, making it more like the combined powers of the Co-Presidency and the Head Supreme Judge as opposed to the Co-Presidency alone. Citizens agree that this is a smart choice and three will bring more balance than two did.
===<span style="line-height:20px;">2013 Elections</span>===
===<span style="line-height:20px;">2013 Elections</span>===
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===Wild Animal Domestication And The 2014 Polar Vortex===
===Wild Animal Domestication And The 2014 Polar Vortex===
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During the second week of January, the inhabitants of Allentown, Clarkston Province dealt with issues concerning a small, likely young possum eating eggs and disturbing the chickens. Considering the polar vortex the Great Lakes/American Midwest area had been experiencing during this time, a local family may attempt to take in the young animal as a pet, to keep it safe, warm, and well-fed. If not, the animal will be humanely captured and taken to a sanctuary where it will be properly cared for until it can be safely released into the wild. The Polar Vortex affected the Cat Republic from mid-December 2013 to early March 2014
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During the second week of January, the inhabitants of Allentown, Clarkston dealt with issues concerning a small, likely young possum eating eggs and disturbing the chickens. Considering the polar vortex the Great Lakes/American Midwest area had been experiencing during this time, a local family may attempt to take in the young animal as a pet, to keep it safe, warm, and well-fed. If not, the animal will be humanely captured and taken to a sanctuary where it will be properly cared for until it can be safely released into the wild. The Polar Vortex affected the Cat Republic from mid-December 2013 to early March 2014
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===Honoring of Tiberius and Official Naming of Provinces===
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On 3/30/2014, a Blue Jay in Tiberius' Thicket, Acasă was seen perched atop Tiberius' grave marker. To quote Co-President Kelly, this is "the most Cat Republican thing to ever happen ever, that sounds like it came straight out of a book!" It is considered by a few superstitious individuals to be a sign of honoring Tiberius.
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On 4/7/2014, the Cat Republic's seven Provinces all received official names (four out of seven had before been named only with cardinal directions).
==Symbolism in the Flag==
==Symbolism in the Flag==
*The White Star within the Black Square represents Hope, even when times are dark
*The White Star within the Black Square represents Hope, even when times are dark
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===Provinces===
===Provinces===
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*[[North Province]]
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*[[Amapsa]]
Cities: Zitkala (Capital of North Province and the nation), Procione, Oakenburg, Schoenburg(including it's suburb, Tastoff), Swopetown, Smithsburg, Opportunity, New Ferndale
Cities: Zitkala (Capital of North Province and the nation), Procione, Oakenburg, Schoenburg(including it's suburb, Tastoff), Swopetown, Smithsburg, Opportunity, New Ferndale
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*[[South Province]]
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* [[Harding]]
Towns: Luogodisoave(Capital of the South Province), Cheeseburger. Also home to Harding Park
Towns: Luogodisoave(Capital of the South Province), Cheeseburger. Also home to Harding Park
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*West Province
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*Acasă
Cities: Vesticteren(Capital of West Province), Thomsville. Also home to Pitomnik Pond, "The [[File:CR_claims_in_MI.gif|thumb|346px|The Provincial claims of the Cat Republic within the U.S. state of Michigan (as well as the Far North Territory)]]Auditorium" and Tiberius' Thicket
Cities: Vesticteren(Capital of West Province), Thomsville. Also home to Pitomnik Pond, "The [[File:CR_claims_in_MI.gif|thumb|346px|The Provincial claims of the Cat Republic within the U.S. state of Michigan (as well as the Far North Territory)]]Auditorium" and Tiberius' Thicket
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*Imperial Province(for Military training and events)
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*Imperia (for Military training and events)
Forts: Fort Spitz(Capital of Imperial Province), Area 8
Forts: Fort Spitz(Capital of Imperial Province), Area 8
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*Redonian Province(previously the Republic of Redonia)
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*Redonia(previously the Republic of Redonia)
Capital: Olivate(this is Redonia's only land claim)
Capital: Olivate(this is Redonia's only land claim)
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*East Province
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* Kisiwa
Claims: Okun Harbor(Capital). Also home to the Cat Republican Detroit River Island claims (Turkey Island and Poult Island/ the Celeran Islands(North and South)/ the Eire Islands(North, East and West)), and Kyoshi Island (located in Belleville Lake).
Claims: Okun Harbor(Capital). Also home to the Cat Republican Detroit River Island claims (Turkey Island and Poult Island/ the Celeran Islands(North and South)/ the Eire Islands(North, East and West)), and Kyoshi Island (located in Belleville Lake).
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*Clarkston Province
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*Clarkston
Capital: Allentown
Capital: Allentown
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* Marching Band (Sport/P.E.)- the nations pastime. However, to enroll in this class, a student must also be approved by the band's director, who works for Ferndale High School. In 2013, 9% of the 160-member Ferndale Golden Eagle Marching Band were Cat Republican citizens.
* Marching Band (Sport/P.E.)- the nations pastime. However, to enroll in this class, a student must also be approved by the band's director, who works for Ferndale High School. In 2013, 9% of the 160-member Ferndale Golden Eagle Marching Band were Cat Republican citizens.
* Archery (Sport/P.E.)- proper technique for archery. Students can choose between sport archery, hunting archery, or both.
* Archery (Sport/P.E.)- proper technique for archery. Students can choose between sport archery, hunting archery, or both.
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* Xandrian (Language)- A fictional language with its own writing and numbering system. It is sometimes used around the North Province/Imperial Province border and it is advised that students living in those areas learn it.
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* Xandrian (Language)- A fictional language with its own writing and numbering system. It is sometimes used around the Amapsa/Imperia border and it is advised that students living in those areas learn it.
* Vampirluman (Language)- A fictional language spoken mostly by a race of Vampires in a book by a Cat Republican author. It is advised that anyone going into the class should have a basic understanding of Spanish, and probably know some Russian. The written form of the language is based off of Transylvanian (old Hungarian) runes.
* Vampirluman (Language)- A fictional language spoken mostly by a race of Vampires in a book by a Cat Republican author. It is advised that anyone going into the class should have a basic understanding of Spanish, and probably know some Russian. The written form of the language is based off of Transylvanian (old Hungarian) runes.
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===Tourism===
===Tourism===
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Tourists to the republic may, if they so wish, be taken on a tour of the republics claims in Southeastern Michigan. If they have time, and the weather is alright, a trip to the Cat Republican Island claims may also be a possibility.
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Tourists to the republic may, if they so wish, be taken on a tour of the republic's claims in Southeastern Michigan. If they have time, and the weather is alright, a trip to the Cat Republican Island claims may also be a possibility.
To take pictures (even with a camera phone) of anything in the Cat Republic, a tourist must be given special permission by their tour guide or a government official. Tourists from existing microstates(Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, etc.) and friend nations of the Cat Republic(Molossia, Foster Island, etc.) do not need to be given permission, and can take as many photos as they please. If tourists that do not have permission to take photographs, but do anyway, they must pay a fine of $20 Cat Republican ($25 American).
To take pictures (even with a camera phone) of anything in the Cat Republic, a tourist must be given special permission by their tour guide or a government official. Tourists from existing microstates(Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, etc.) and friend nations of the Cat Republic(Molossia, Foster Island, etc.) do not need to be given permission, and can take as many photos as they please. If tourists that do not have permission to take photographs, but do anyway, they must pay a fine of $20 Cat Republican ($25 American).
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===Businesses===
===Businesses===
There are several businesses currently operating within the Cat Republic, and several more to be opened in years to come.
There are several businesses currently operating within the Cat Republic, and several more to be opened in years to come.
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* Frosted Weapons Bakery- Opportunity, North Province: A large portion of baked goods in the Provinces come from here. They bake all sorts of cakes, brownies, and even cookies the size of your head! The name comes from the fact that the Bakery is right on the edge of Opportunity, which is right next to the North Province/Imperial Province Border. Right across the border from the bakery is a military base. Days and hours vary.
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* Frosted Weapons Bakery- Opportunity, Amapsa: A large portion of baked goods in the Provinces come from here. They bake all sorts of cakes, brownies, and even cookies the size of your head! The name comes from the fact that the Bakery is right on the edge of Opportunity, which is right next to the North Province/Imperial Province Border. Right across the border from the bakery is a military base. Days and hours vary.
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* Coney Sealand- Schoenburg, North Province: A restaurant famous for its Mt. Dew Floats, as listed above. They are also relatively famous for their pizza, breakfast foods, and mixed pops. The name is a play off of the "Coney Island" restaurants in America, referencing the famous micronation of Sealand. Days and hours vary.
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* Coney Sealand- Schoenburg, Amapsa: A restaurant famous for its Mt. Dew Floats, as listed above. They are also relatively famous for their pizza, breakfast foods, and mixed pops. The name is a play off of the "Coney Island" restaurants in America, referencing the famous micronation of Sealand. Days and hours vary.
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* Trust Me- Vesticteren, West Province: The restaurant that is the birthplace of the Glory Cookie. This particular restaurant is known for serving dishes that whether by name, list of ingredients, or appearance sound absolutely disgusting, but are truly wonderful if you actually decide to dig in! Other items on the menu include Blood Muffins, Bacon-fried Cubesteak, Potato Overload, and Wide Load Taco. The name "Trust Me" comes from the fact that the only ingredients listed under a menu option are ingredients customers might be allergic to, such as nuts, fish, etc. If you are a first-timer, all you have to go off of is the description of the meal. You have to trust that the chefs and wait staff will bring you something you will enjoy. Days and hours vary.
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* Trust Me- Vesticteren, Acasă: The restaurant that is the birthplace of the Glory Cookie. This particular restaurant is known for serving dishes that whether by name, list of ingredients, or appearance sound absolutely disgusting, but are truly wonderful if you actually decide to dig in! Other items on the menu include Blood Muffins, Bacon-fried Cubesteak, Potato Overload, and Wide Load Taco. The name "Trust Me" comes from the fact that the only ingredients listed under a menu option are ingredients customers might be allergic to, such as nuts, fish, etc. If you are a first-timer, all you have to go off of is the description of the meal. You have to trust that the chefs and wait staff will bring you something you will enjoy. Days and hours vary.
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* Heart Art- Zitkala, North Province: An art supplies store. It is only open on the trio (what most Cat Republicans refer to as "the trio" means "Friday, Saturday and Sunday"), with varying hours. Discounts on all art supplies are on Saturdays. In the store, customers can also order commissions from the store owner in a medium of their choosing (sketch, inked drawing, coloured drawing, painting, poem, page-long story, and multi-page story are the current options).
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* Heart Art- Zitkala, Amapsa: An art supplies store. It is only open on the trio (what most Cat Republicans refer to as "the trio" means "Friday, Saturday and Sunday"), with varying hours. Discounts on all art supplies are on Saturdays. In the store, customers can also order commissions from the store owner in a medium of their choosing (sketch, inked drawing, coloured drawing, painting, poem, page-long story, and multi-page story are the current options).
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* (Yet to be opened) Unnamed Cat Republican Bar- Vesticteren, West Province: The legal drinking age in the Cat Republic is 19, but if visitors do not have Cat Republican citizenship and a Cat Republican ID, you must have proof that you are the legal age of your country of origin. Two drinks that are planned to be served are the Patrick Jackson (named for the republic's Hetalia fan-character) and the Alfred Jones (watered down beer, named after the Hetalia character for America. The name of the drink is meant as a joke about the USA).
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* (Yet to be opened) Unnamed Cat Republican Bar- Vesticteren, Acasă: The legal drinking age in the Cat Republic is 19, but if visitors do not have Cat Republican citizenship and a Cat Republican ID, you must have proof that you are the legal age of your country of origin. Two drinks that are planned to be served are the Patrick Jackson (named for the republic's Hetalia fan-character) and the Alfred Jones (watered down beer, named after the Hetalia character for America. The name of the drink is meant as a joke about the USA).
==<span style="font-size:18px;">Culture</span>==
==<span style="font-size:18px;">Culture</span>==