About the KingdomThe Democratic Kingdom of Mallanor is a micronation located in North America. The kingdom is made up of one province, Theolonia, in which the capital city of Theolonia will be located. The kingdom is completely surrounded by the state of Ohio in the United States. A map of the nation can be found to the left.
The form of government used in the kingdom is a democratic monarchy where the monarch (a King or Queen) holds many executive powers and is the Head of State. The Prime Minister is the Head of Government, and leads the Parliament and appoints ministers to the Royal Council, an advisory body to the King. |
What is a Micronation? |
A micronation is typically defined as "An entity that claims to be an independent nation or state but is not officially recognized by world governments or major international organizations." This definition, however, is inaccurate. There are actually two main types of micronation, which are also split into many subcategories. The two main types are as follows:
Secessionist Micronations claim more than the private property of their citizens and claim territory that is internationally recognized to be incorporated into the territory of sovereign states. These nations often vary in their seriousness and in how close they are to secession. This type of micronation are also known as new-country projects. Mallanor falls into this category, hoping to secede sometime in the future. Simulationist Micronations either don't have land claims, are simulations to try out government systems, or are created for humor or entertainment. |
The History of Mallanor |
2014The Democratic Kingdom of Mallanor was officially founded on 28 April, 2014. This day is now a national holiday known as Foundation Day. King Connor appointed Michael Hinnebusch II as the first Prime Minister. The nation expanded quickly, as more land was acquired near the original claim and citizens were registered. Around June, the nation began an extended period of inactivity, which lasted to the end of the year.
2015In January, the King began to search for more citizens and start a few national projects, such as the website, a national anthem, and an organized government. This succeeded in bringing the nation back from its inactivity. In February, it was announced by the King that the first national elections for Prime Minister were to take place in April. The incumbent Prime Minister, Michael Hinnebusch II announced his intention to run again, and Ben Weitzel, a citizen of Mallanor, also announced that he would be running. This led to a campaign of sorts, where both candidates placed advertisements on the front page of the website. They were also interviewed as to their plans as Prime Minister. To read more, look at the page here. The elections were held on the 18th of April, and the result was a close 5-4, with Michael remaining in the position. After the election, the Royal Council was appointed, and the King began to draft Royal Edicts.
2016 |