New Attilan
New Attilan is an autonomous city-state located on a floating island above the Pacific Ocean, close to Hawai'i. Providence Island was created by Avengers Idea Mechanics with the assistance of Crystal Amequelin and Daisy Johnson to house refugees from Attilan.
Officially it is part of the United States of America, however it has opperated as an independant state since it's creation. Between 2016 and 2017, it was a monarchy, in direct contravention of the U.S. Constitution. In January 2017, the Inhuman Royal Family surrendered much of their traditional power and a provisional constitution was drawn up, appointing an elected President and Parliament. In 2018, following a referendum, Queen Medusa was formally deposed and the monarchy abolished.
Structure
The city is a semi-presidential democracy, with legislative power concentrated primarily in the Parliament, and executive power primarily in the Presidency.
The Parliament consists of 30 seats. There are no political parties, with each candidate standing on their own platform. Elections are by popular vote, and are not divided by constituency. All residents may vote for any other residents, not only those standing, with the 30 most voted for being offered seats. Elected members have the right to turn down the offered seat, in which case the next most popular candidate is offered the seat. The parliament then elects a 'Speaker' from within their own number, who acts as the chair and the spokesperson for the Parliament. Members of parliament hold office for four years.
The President is elected by public vote, although only those who have chosen to stand as candidates can be elected. This rule was implemented to prevent Attilanian Inhumans from electing the deposed Queen as President. Presidents serve for four years, and cannot serve consecutive terms, though there is no limit on how many non-consectutive terms they can serve.
New Attilan does not have any formal judiciary. Petitions, essentially civil cases, are heard by the President or their appointed representatives, while criminal cases are brought before Parliament. The provisional constitution includes a specific requirement that this system be reviewed in not more than 10 years to detirmine if the population has grown to the point of requiring a formal judiciary.
Demography and Population
As of 2019, the population is 6,325. Ths population is 34% Attilanian and 66% NuHuman. National and ethnic demographics are not monitored.
Military
The New Attilan Security Force opperates as both the law enforcement and first line of defence. However, due to the highly powered population, no larger standing military is considered necessary.
Technological Level
Highly advanced technology, enhanced by Inhuman abilities.
Religion
Due to the ongoing building and developement, there are currently no formal places of worship on the Island, however the constitution guarentees freedom of religion and citizens are free to worship as they choose in their own homes, or in communal spaces.
Foreign Relations
New Attilan has begun the process of establishing itself as an independant nation, however this is in the early stages, and currently no nation recognises it as independant from the United States.
Agriculture & Industry
Very little large-scale industry exists, with most citizens opperating or working for small business.
Terraces on the west side of the Island provide some space for agriculture, however this is limited.
Trade & Transport
The island retains close relationships with neighbouring Hawai'i, and transport by traditional means usually involves going via Hono'lulu. However, there are a number of teleporters, speedsters, and technopaths who offer more convinient transport options.
Cars are banned on the island, with bicycles being the most popular mode of transport. Construction work is ongoing on an overground train system.
Education
Although education had happened before this, a formal education system was only established in 2018 with the passing of the Education Act (2018). This act established three levels of education, based on the Attilanian system. The island has two primary schools, one secondary, and one tertiary.
Primary education covers ages 4 to 9, and covers leanguage skills (English and Inhuman), reading and writing, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.
Secondary education, covering ages 9 to 14, includes Inhuman and world history, the sciences, mathematics, English, Inhuman, ASL, health and relationships, the arts, civics, and life skills. From their third year, students are given some control over their own curiculum, choosing subjects to focus on and dropping some others. Self-defence classes are mandatory, with the option to take more focussed martial arts and combat classes.
Tertiary education, which runs to 18, by necessity adheres more closely to the American curiculum, in order that those students who wish it can obtain their highschool diploma. However it also offers Inhuman history, Inhuman language and literature, combat training, and life skills classes. All students must take terrigenesis preparation courses during all years of tertiary education, but otherwise have a high degree of control over their own education, able to pick the number and types of subjects they study, within prescribed minimum and maximum levels. Students wishing to obtain an American highschool diploma are provided guidance on choosing a class list compatible with requirements.
Due to the small population, no University education is available on the Island, although funding for apprenticeships are available. The government is in talks with the University of Hawai'i over recognition of Attilanian qualifications, Inhuman translators, and accomodations for non-human students.
Unity in Diversity
Founding Date
2016
Type
Geopolitical, City-state
Alternative Names
Providence Island
Predecessor Organization
Demonym
Providencian
Leader Title
Government System
Democracy, Parliamentary
Power Structure
Dependent territory
Currency
Attilanian Chits
Major Exports
The main export is rare-earth minerals, via geokenetic citizens.
Major Imports
The island is reliant on imports for the majority of its food supplies, as well electronic and luxury goods, timber, and clothing.
Legislative Body
Judicial Body
N/A
Executive Body
Parent Organization
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Official Languages
Related Ranks & Titles
Controlled Territories
Related Ethnicities
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