Draft:State of Hokoria

State of Hokoria Micronation
Flag
A map of the territory of the State of Hokoria
Status	Active
Location	A lake within Yeadon, West Yorkshire
Capital	Kojima Island 53.868833, -1.674802
Largest	Mizumi
Official languages	English
Demonym(s)	Hokorian
Organizational structure	Unitary parliamentary absolute monarchy
• King	Aaron I
• Chancellor	Iker Rodríguez Rodríguez
Legislature	Council of Representatives
• Upper house	State Council
Independence from the United Kingdom
• Foundation	11 March 2023
• Independence	31 March 2023
• Succession of Aaron Ross	15 September 2023
Population
• 2023 population	30
• 2023 census	20
Membership	71
Purported currency	Euro (EUR)
Time zone	UTC0
• Summer (DST)	UTC0
	Daylight Saving Time is not used.
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy
Driving side	left

The State of Hokoria, known more commonly as Hokoria and sometimes Modern Hokoria, is a nation within the British Isles. It is a landlocked nation that borders England, within the West Yorkshire town of Yeadon. Continental Europe lies to the south-east, with Scotland at the north-west, Wales at the south-west and Ireland at its west. In addition to its Yeadon territory, Hokoria claims territory within the Catalan city of Sabadell (under the name of Territori Reial de Keraland) and Hong Kong (under the name of the Royal Territory of Atlantis).

The area now known as the State of Hokoria was previously a part of the Secret Monarchist State of Hokoria, before the nation declared independence on 31 March 2023. The history of the land dates back further, with it being a part of Old Hokoria and the Republic of Aweland before this. Before April 2022, the area was a part of the United Kingdom. The Royal Territory of Atlantis was formerly the independent Atlantean Federal Republic before it became a territory of the State of Hokoria on 16 March 2024.

Etymology

The name “State of Hokoria” comes from the previous Hokorian nations Old Hokoria and the Secret Monarchist State of Hokoria. “Hokoria” is derived from the Japanese word for pride, which is "誇り" (hokori). The term was slightly adapted to create “Hokoria”. The classification of the nation being a “State of” originates from the Secret Monarchist State of Hokoria, with the “Secret Monarchist” classification being removed to reflect the nation’s status, to create the “State of Hokoria”.

History

Hokoria was a part of the Secret Monarchist State of Hokoria until it dissolved on 11 March 2023, with the State of Hokoria being the former nation’s successor. Some have argued that the State of Hokoria is simply a reformed instance of the Secret Monarchist State of Hokora, although others believe that the State of Hokoria is a separate nation altogether.

Foundation and independence

Hokoria was founded on 11 March 2023, through the foundation of the Central Government of Hokoria, by Willow Cizdeizd I. This was on the same day that the Act of Government was written, alongside the Act of Territory (Hokoria).

On 31 March 2023, the nation declared its independence from the United Kingdom on Transgender Day of Visability. The date is symbolic and was strategically chosen as a statement to Cizdeizd’s belief in equality and visibility for transgender people.

Third and fourth dogfish conflicts

See also: Dogfish conflicts

The third and fourth dogfish conflicts were a continuation of conflicts between the Republic of Aweland and the Tsardom of Som. The Central Government of Hokoria had become concerned that individuals from the Tsardom of Som were becoming active within the nation’s official Discord community.

The third conflict officially began on 5 April 2023 and lasted until 16 April 2023. The fourth conflict began on 23 June 2023 and ended on 19 July 2023.

Resignation and succession of Cizdeizd

On 8 September 2023, Willow Cizdeizd I resigned from their position of Head of State. In an official statement, the former leader cited a lack of personal time as the main factor to their resignation. On 15 September 2023, the Council of the State selected Aaron I to be their successor and be appointed as the 2nd Head of State.

Cizdeizd’s resignation saw the nation face a period of inactivity, despite the nation’s new leadership, resulting in their return to the Central Government of Hokoria as a member of the Office of the Head of State’s staff and later as the Branch Officer for Exterior Affairs.

Democracy placed on hold

The Hokorian Council was dissolved by Aaron I on 17 November 2023 following an inactivity period starting in August 2023. The Head of State also repealed the Act of Democracy, removing the legal requirement for elections for the position of Chancellor to take place.

A day later, the Act of Democratic Reform, was brought into effect. In a statement announcing the new law, a new democratically elected legislature was announced to be in the works. The Council of Representatives was officially formed on 6 December 2023, with all positions being filled following the conclusion of the Snap election of December 2023.

Reforms into a monarchy

On 18 February 2024, a proposed amendment to the Act of Government was passed by the Council of Representatives. The amendment significantly changed the government’s structure, with the most significant change being that the nation had become a monarchy with Aaron I as King. The Central Government of Hokoria was renamed to the Royal Government of Hokoria.

Government and politics

As a Unitary parliamentary absolute monarchy, the nation is led by the Royal Government of Hokoria, which serves the King. Elections for the Chancellor position are held around every 3 months.

Royal Government

See also: Royal Government of Hokoria

The Royal Government of Hokoria, formerly known as the Central Government of Hokoria, is the central governing body of the State of Hokoria. The Royal Government of Hokoria governs Hokoria under the control of the Monarch and the elected Chancellor as according to the Act of Government, having a total of 4 branches of government. It was established on 11 March 2023.

Political parties

Political parties can be created with the authorisation of the Monarch, with party affiliation being a requirement to run in snap and general elections.

Registered political parties

Logo	Party name	Party leader
Example	Global Wackist Party	Waqiy ibn Ayatch al-Narji
Example	Hokorian Nationalist Party	Iker Rodríguez Rodríguez
Example	Founder's Party of Hokoria	Willow Cizdeizd I

Foreign relations

See also: Foreign relations of Hokoria

Foreign relations, foreign policy, diplomatic operations and representation of the nation is overseen by the Department of Exterior Affairs. The government recognises 195 member states of the United Nations, as well as several other nations and micronations. The State of Hokoria is a member state within the Global Oceanic Cooperation Organisation and the Cupertino Alliance.

Territory

The State of Hokoria has 6 provinces and 2 additional territories. These provinces and territories exist for representative purposes, with citizens assigned to a province being able to vote in general and snap elections.

Territory of the State of Hokoria

Map	Name	Type
Example	Kojima Island	Province
Example	Komichi	Province
Example	Mizumi	Province
Example	Tsuri	Province
Example	Atsuzoko	Province
Example	Baria	Province
Example	Territori Reial de Keraland	Territory
Example	Royal Territory of Atlantis	Territory

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