District of Imperia (Libertalia)

District of Imperia
Flag
Motto: "The first frontier"
Official languages	English
Ethnic groups (2023)Census	100% American
Religion	50% Terra Materianism 50% Christian
Demonym(s)	Imperian
Government	Governorship
• Governor of Imperia	Connor McLean
Capital of  Republic of Libertalia
• Founded	27 November 2017
• Renamed	27 November 2022
Population
• Citizens	2
Currency	United States Dollar (USD)
Time zone	Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Driving side	right side

The District of Imperia is a senate controlled administrative area within the Republic of Libertalia. It has long held the title of Capital of the Republic, only briefly losing this title in early 2019. Imperia houses the Government of Libertalia and has also long acted as the home of the founder of the nation, Connor McLean. It was created on the same day of the Republic's founding to act as a neutral region for the Senate to convene when in session.

Etymology

The word Imperia is derived from the word Imperial. The reasoning for this name being chosen was not defined when the name of the capital was changed in November 2022. Citizens of Imperia are called Imperians.

History

Imperia was founded on November 27th, 2017, at the same time of the founding of the nation itself. It was the first territory within the Republic to be claimed, and remains so to this day, making it the longest continuously claimed piece of land in the nation's history,

In May of 2023, Imperia changed locations, moving approximately 2.5 miles east of its original location.

Politics and government

Government

Imperia is managed and maintained by the direct authority of the Senate of Libertalia, much like Libertalian Incorporated Territories. Unlike the latter however, Imperia is not permitted to maintain any form of official local government, being directly governed by the Senate. The President resides as Honorary Governor of Imperia.

Law and order

Law and order is maintained by the Senate and Libertalian National Court System.

The Libertalian National Police acts as the field law enforcement branch within the district. When no such law enforcement exists, the Libertalian Army may be called in to maintain law and order within Imperia.

Important sites

Gillean Park, District of Libertalia, December 2023

Presidential Home - the home of President McLean, shares space with Gillean Park.

EACO North America HQ - regional HQ of the Euro-Atlantic Cooperation Organisation.

Gillean Park - public park, named after Gillean of the Battle Axe.

Geography and climate

Seal of the District of Imperia

Imperia is part of the Floridian Subtropical Zone, and experiences heavy rainfall on a regular basis. Imperia has been hit by several hurricanes over the years but has never sustained any severe damage due to the location of the district being located in the central inland areas of the State of Florida.

Culture

Imperia is seen as a cultural hub within Libertalia, being the center of music and racing culture within the nation. Many key parts of the Libertalian national identity originate from Imperia, such as the nation's affinity towards mid-century swing jazz, funk and blues music.

Imperia is also the site where the Libertalian born spiritual movement Terra Materianism originated, the movement forming in August 2022 in the district by President McLean.

See also

Republic of Libertalia

External links

Libertalia Twitter (@LibertaliaDFA)