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Fejderand République d'Áskorza - Fontrín l'Natio
(Federal Republic of Ashton - The National Thread)

Constituent country of: Køngriech d'Áskorza (Ashtonise Kingdom), Buzzjack Broadcasting Union, Buzzjack Union (FSR Rontvia, Kopečka and Numayania) and the United Kingdoms of Tinnmark and Ashton.



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General Stats and information

Official Short Names: Rép. d'Áskorza; Rd'Á; Rép d'Ákz
Demonym: Áskorzjan
Languages: Áskorzajn [Ashtonise], Norsk [Norwegian], English, Svenska [Swedish] & Deutsch [German]
Currency: The Ashlar (1 Ashlar is made up of 100 Ashents)
Population: 1,585bn
Proportion of Country by origin: 97% Áskorzjan, 1.2% Tinnorskjån, 0.8% Rontvian, 0.4% Numayanian, 0.6% Other
Urban/Rural: 89%/11%
States: Arkepelicania d'Saynher Janslic (Fotherington Island and surrounding Ashtonise Kingdom owned Islands) - 115m, Sanvoria (West Ashton) - 400m, Reigia d'Áskorza Capitilia (Ashton Capital Territory, Southern Coast) - 100m, Sørenthíjå (North East Ashton) - 95m, Cairndale (North West Ashton) - 300m, Ashworth (SE Ashton) - 250m, Nátriyzen (Central Ashton) - 325m
State Capitals: Mon Triejn - Ad'SJ, Sjan Tivor - San, Morpeth Cove - Rd'ÁC, Néú Oslo - Sør, Holdsvale - C, Santryan - A, Sjan Montrié - N
Cities with population in excess of 50m: Morpeth Cove [Rd'ÁC], Sjan Tivor [San], New England Harbour [C], Sjan Montrié [N], Holdsvale [C], Trén Sania [San], Gjar'thern [N], Üpsånlaw [Sør], Santryan [A], Sjan Hiveja [San], Cöve d'Neosa [N], Torpington [C]
Style of Government: Presidential limited democracy
Federal Level Government: Governa République d'Áskorza
Head of State/Head of BJSC Selection Committee/Head of BJSC Voting Committee: Silas Áskorza
Ceremonial Queen of Køngriech d'Áskorza and the United Kingdoms of Tinnmark and Ashton: Tone Damli Aaberge
BJSC National Broadcaster: Ashton Media Corporation [I - XII], Southern Cross Broadcasting [MGPÁ-GF], Santi Natio Áskorza [XIII - Present]
BJSC National Governing Body: Áskorza Selekti'yn Commití [Ashton Selection Committee]
Current BJSC Name: République d'Áskorza (CIII-)
Former BJSC Names: Fotherington Islands (I-II), [République d'/Republikken/Federal Republic of] Ashton (III-CII)


History of the Fejderand République d'Áskorza

The earliest recorded settlement of the western coast of Quilvoria was in 13,010BC. The early settlement thought to be from Eastern Europe thrived in the area known today as Ashworth, they ruled an area half the size of the current state for 10,000 years. The early nation [also known then as Áskorza] split into mutliple factions upon the murder of the then emperor in 256 BC. The murdered emperor's family and supporters fled west over the Sea of Ashton to settle in modern-day Sanvoria, founding Morpeth Cove as their new main settlement, the Áskorza faction thrived on Orchadia and returned to strength with Morpeth Cove remaining continuously populated until this date. The remaining original territory of Áskorza, now known as the Confederation of Ástén, descended into chaos as the factions fought over land in the east of modern-day Ashton by 28AD the 92 factions [Confederated states] were in financial ruin and chaos, Áskorza made their move back across the water to a mysterious uninhabited island close to Ástén and set up a secondary settlement. As Áskorza rebuilt, increasing not only in population but wealth, thanks to the emperor's families links with Europe and Asia, they built an unrivaled army and Emperor Tivor set out a goal to unite Áskorza once more under the Áskorza name. Project Ashton was born. Confederation of Ástén splintered into three independent states in 986AD - Ástén, Dantreki and Janiti. Áskorza's power and influence on the emerging international stage grew and in 1285 the Great North War broke out that saw Dantreki defeated and the land become part of Áskorza and Ástén, returning Áskorza to the Quilvorian mainland for the first time since 255 BC. The two great powers lived side by side in peace until Ástén laid claim over some former Dantreki land in 1602. The ensuing Hivejan War is Buzzjack's deadliest. 8 million people perished in the 63year conflict, in 1663 the Áskorzjan forces reached the Ástén capital Santryan and two years later Operation DanKorza saw the execution of the Ásténise president and Ástén fell. 1892 saw Botanikka and Áskorza go to war over the Fontrajn island teritory for the first time, which was officially named Saynher Janslic in 1509. The internal border on the island moved over the years and in 2003 an Áskorzjan faction won independence for half the island after 30years of Botanikkan whole island rule. Saynher Janslic entered BJSC under their english title Fotherington Islands in 2007, shortly after which the island was officially re-entered into Áskorza as a federal state. A referendum of Islanders over mainland reunification returned a 98.12% Yes vote. Áskorza still claims the entirety of the island and shortly after Saynher Janslic's independence, Áskorzjan troops invaded the remaining Botanikkian administered territory to reclaim Áskorza's rightful territory - the reclamation is pending international recognition and A.O.B.I.T has special legal status until it can be reabsorbed fully into Saynher Janslic. In 2008 Janiti became part of Áskorza after a slow and painstaking but mostly bloodless process. Áskorzjan forces cut vital supply routes and the rebel faction was cut off by the international world after Áskorza leaked documents showing it's terrorism and rebel links in 2001, Federal troops slowly moved into the country in 2003 and by 2006 had control of 85% of the nation. The remainder fell just 18months later. The new federal state of Sørenthíjå [Janiti] is undergoing a rebuilding process after years of neglect and to bring infrastructure up to Áskorzjan standards, this was completed in 2019. Modern Day Áskorza is more commonly known by it's english name, Ashton. Áskorza ranks highly in the standard of living scales, it's the top in the world for Education, Healthcare and Overall Standard Of Living. Áskorza is the largest country by population and economically in Buzzjack. The highly developed nation primarily lives in urban areas with Áskorza having the highest population density in Buzzjack. Local Public Transport is free to citizens, with only intercity and interregional trains requiring payment. Tourists and non-citizens are required to pay, but the average day ticket costs just 1 Ashlar. All major sign posts, legal notices and security notices are displayed in Áskorzajn, English and the local minority language throughout the country (Swedish in Ashworth, Norwegian in Sørenthíjå, German in Rd'ÁC and Sanvoria). The Áskorza family is still in power and the country has undergone major reforms under Emperor Silas including a move to limited democracy and opening up of various industries to competition. Federal Law still dictates that all major companies are at least 49% State owned, Broadcasters are 65% State owned [SNÁ and AMC are 100% State owned] and transport companies are 75% state owned [Qantash, AshRail and most local transit companies are 100% state owned, most are 95-99% state owned].

In 2009 Ashton completed the Land Reclamation Project between the countries two halves over the Sea of Ashton incorporating thousands of islands into mainland Áskorza. In 2020, Ashton formally changed the name which it enters BJSC to République d'Áskorza having used the hybrid Áskorzajn/English name République d'Ashton for a number of years.