Commonwealth of Nyasaland

The Free State of Nya~saland is the current incarnation of the historical territory of Nyasaland. Nyasaland was first settled in mid 2017 by Syurii, Aveawan and Phantasm_agaric, and soon proclaimed a Republic under the Nyasan Constitution. The state was composed of numerous unique features, with a Westminsteresque elected Assembly staffed by elected representatives - AMs would choose a President to handle military & foreign affairs, who in turn would select a 'Castellan' and 'Seneschal' to jointly govern the nation. 'Party' electoral behaviour was strictly forbidden and authority was heavily delegated to several minor governmental bodies based around Palgrave. Nyasaland prospered for a time under the Republic, building the city of Palgrave, developing surrounding areas and holding cordial relationships with all neighbours.

Nyasaland eventually grew inactive however, and was under the protection of a number of states during this period, passed through by a great number of visitors; eventually Nyasaland was revived under Annwyn, existing in the former southern territory of the Nyasan Republic. Nyasaland today is an autonomous region under Annwyn, maintaining many of the symbols and customs of the old Republic but without the systems of the Constitution.

Etymology
The use of 'Nya~saland' vs 'Nyasaland' with or without the tilde are both valid - official forms will tend towards inclusion of the tilde, however. The only pronunciation difference is a slight kawaii accent.

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Culture
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