State of Faltree

The State of Faltree, often informally known as Faltree is an independent sovereign state, commonly referred to as a micronation by outside observers. Faltree is primarily located in Rhode Island, but is generally located across North America. It was established on 9 March 2020, being the successor to a previous state. Faltree is unrecognized by all United Nations member states. Faltree consists of 9 counties overseen by the government and military. Faltree has a population of 65 citizens. Faltree maintains formal diplomatic relations with 10 micronations as of January 2022. Faltree is a member of the Micronational Assembly, and was previously chairman of the organization. Faltree is apart of the Korp Sector.

Etymology
Faltree comes from a portmanteau of fall and tree, coming from the fact that Faltree has a large number of fallen trees. Everywhere in Faltree there is an abundance of trees and general flora.

Pre-Senatorial Establishment
The modern Faltrian nation began after the Faltree-Eureka Provisional Government restructured into what is now Faltree. Many territories in Montana leftover from Union of Mountain States were dissolved due to the distance from inner Faltree. Shortly after the formation of Faltree non-citizens were banned from entering the country due to concerns regarding COVID-19. On the 30 March the Fasces flag was adopted, the design being made by Jacob Deceuninck.

Following the decline of the United Ocean States, Faltree helped establish the Reorganized Ocean States with the help of Jaime P. III. This venture in reorganizing the region of Ocean States failed spectacularly, the nation being disbanded and subsequently being replaced by the independent government of Reunited Ocean States. Within this summer time-frame the post of the Interior Minister of Faltree was established, initially headed by Jacob Deceuninck who at the time had been assisting with the situation regarding Ocean States. Relations between Faltree and Ocean States would continue to shift every few months, alternating between open cooperation and downright hostility. After the failed attempts at reorganization nearby nations Faltrian foreign policy would shift outward, with Faltree becoming the Chairnation of the Micronational Assembly on the 1 August 2020. This Chairship was marked with turmoil the turn of the year, as Powell became apathetic about the position which culminated in the deletion of the main Micronational Assembly server and a resignation from Powell himself. Within this time Jacob Deceuninck would also resign as the Interior Minister of Faltree, leaving the position vacant for 227 until the appointment of the next Interior Minister.

Politics and Government
Faltree is currently a semi-democratic autocratic state with a strong executive government assisted by a legislative body known as the Faltrian Senate. The Commander of Faltree holds most authority in the country, but is legally nonpartisan and cannot halt the processes of the Senate. This Commander appoints the Interior Minister of Faltree, whom is the head of government and the legal successor if the Commander can no longer perform his duties. All ministries are handled and overseen by the Interior Minister, and the Interior Minister may create ministries and appoint ministries at any time without input from the Commander. The Interior Minister is given the right to be partisan, usually founding or joining a political party. All legislation and lawmaking is handled by the Senate, composed of 16 Senatorial seats to represent each Faltrian county. Every proposed piece of legislation in the Senate must gain a 61% majority vote before going up to the Interior Minister, who gives either an approving or disapproving vote of the proposition. If the proposition is approved by the Interior Minister, it shall go up to the Commander for approval. If the Commander approves the proposition, it shall go into effect immediately after approval. Any bill that does not reach a majority or is disapproved in any step of the lawmaking process, it may be rewritten and proposed once again. Elections for the Senate are held every 6 months, usually in the months of June and December. If a seat is unfilled anytime between these election periods the Commander will appoint a new senator to the unfilled seat or hold a quick election if there is enough interest in the vacant seat. Irredentism has been popular across the political spectrum during the Senatorial Era, with the August 2021 census finding that 50% of respondents supported it, 44.4% were unsure, and 5.6% opposed it.

Counties
Counties are integrated areas of Faltree that have a permanent population and are entitled to representation in the Faltrian Senate.

Territories
Territories are areas of Faltree that are not yet integrated, and all territories lack any permanent population.

Geography
Mainland Faltree and its claims consist of a variety of different climates and topographical features. What is considered "Mainland Faltree" has the some of the nation's coldest weather as it is in the more northern portions of the nation as well as along the Atlantic Ocean that regulates tempature depending on the air that flows to the coast. This usually prevents Mainland Faltree from experiencing extreme temperatures in the summer. New Havre is one of the largest counties, and consists of a small portion of developed land bordering a large marshland. Being the capital of Faltree, New Havre is geographic nucleus of the nation and thus is the most important. Greater Forsyth is split into four geographical exclaves, two of which border New Havre. The four regions contain ponds, forests, developed land, and even contains a graveyard. Berthold consists of two regions, West Berthold and East Berthold. West Berthold is entirely a graveyard, and East Berthold is a marshland which contains Duck Pond. Jamestown is made up of coastal land located in Fort Getty, within the county are many abandoned military structures. Faltrian-Tueoedeth is located in Kentucky, and borders Yellow Creek which flows through the area. Faltrian-Tueoedeth also borders the Empire of Vulhalin, and formerly bordered the Republic of Tueoedeth. The county of Faltrian-Tueoedeth is sat on a small ridge, and the county is well forested with an abundance of flora and fauna. Stonefort is the one of the two only Faltrian counties to be located within two US states, those states being Rhode Island and Maryland. Northern Stonefort is heavily forested in some areas, and in other areas is full of areas with the remains of Rocky Point Amusement Park. The namesake Stonefort is the ruins of a former water tower which was located in the park. Southern Stonefort is made up of lands gifted from Vulhalin, the area being heavily forested with Natalanian Creek running through the region. Huntsburg is the only Canadian county, and the northernmost part of Faltree. Huntsburg also has the highest elevation of any Faltrian county, and is on average the coldest Faltrian county by far. Consisting entirely of the Sugar Bowl in Lethbridge, the geography of Huntsburg makes it a popular spot for tobogganing in the winter. Breuckelen is entirely a beach and a park, those two areas being Plumb Beach and Lew Fidler Park. The county directly borders the Belt Parkway in New York, making transport between the county and the city relatively easy. Dirigo is another one of the two only Faltrian counties to be located in two states, those states being Maine and North Carolina. Northern Dirigo being located in Maine is heavily forested, and contains landmarks such as the Boulder-By-The-Bay. Southern Dirigo is generally forested and has creeks such as Dinosaur Run flowing through the region. Abandoned objects such as a car can be found semi-frequently in Southern Dirigo. Non-county areas of Faltree such as territories and special zones are also geographically notable. The Parkway Territory is located on a marshland, contains an abandoned boat, and borders the Dominion of Passeonkquis. Faltrian-Falmouth and Faltrian-Berkshire are both Faltrian territories that are located in Massachussetts. Eccleston is entirely a beach, and is located in an industrial region. The Faltrian Rainbowlands are located in Illinois, and is technically within the Des Plaines Valley Sector. Faltree also holds a small land claim in Austin, Texas. The Faltrian Dam Zone is the most important of the special zones within Faltree, and contains a plethora of things. Within the Dam Zone are the namesake dam, a water spillway, multiple walls to control the flow of water, a historical graveyard, creeks, a pond, and multiple roads. Despair Island is a Faltrian special zone which claims Despair Island in Narragansett Bay.

Economy
Faltree has a small socialist economy organized into labor collectives, managed by the Ministry of Labor. Labor Collectives are created and organized by the Ministry of Labor, but cannot be dissolved by the Ministry. Labor collectives are intended to be autonomous in their self continuation, and all labor collectives hold autonomy over their own existence. All labor collectives function via majority vote, and collectives may elevate a spokesman to represent the entire group in the Ministry of Labor. The current Minister of Labor is Daniel Quintero.

Agriculture
Agriculture is the largest part of the Faltrian economy, as it creates food for the nation. Faltree has one garden located in New Havre, this garden provides all of the nation's agricultural output. Faltree mainly grows basil, lettuce, strawberries, onions, sweet peppers, and tomatoes.

Culture and demographics
Most of Faltrian culture comes from America, primarily Rhode Island culture. Urban influence is present in Faltree, mainly in Yaak and New Havre. Most of Faltree being wooded has developed a culture of hiking and exploration. New Havre has a large portion of Montanan culture. The official national sport of Faltree is Rugby. 72.2% of respondents to the August 2021 census stated they were white, 16.7% stated they were Hispanic and 11.1% stated they were mixed race. 27.8% of respondents stated they were 14 years of age, 22.2% stated they were 16 and 15 years of age, respectively, 11.1% stated they were 17 and 13 years of age, respectively, and 5.55% stated they were 18 years of age. 88.9% of respondents stated they were male, and 5.55% stated they were female and non-binary, respectively. 50% of respondents stated they were heterosexual, 44.4% stated they were bisexual, and 5.6% stated they were asexual. 50% of respondents stated they had at one point served in the Faltrian military and had not served in the Faltrian military, respectively.

Music
Music of and in Faltree varies a lot, the country's most nationally enjoyed genres are new wave, heavy metal, jazz, and rock. While a majority of the music in Faltree comes from outside of the country, there are a handful of pieces that are created by people who are considered to be Faltrians.

National holidays
Faltree has a few notable holidays, such as:


 * Victory over Japan Day - second Monday of August
 * Regimental Day - April 11th
 * Hougoumont Day - May 6th
 * Tungsten Day - November 18th
 * Union of Mountain States Victory Day - October 6th
 * Prussina Day - September 21st
 * Bisexual Pride Day - September 23rd

Organizations
Faltree is a part of the following organizations: