Factbook of Andalusia-Francien

[Andalusia Francien]

 

OVERVIEW

Andalusia-Francien, or more well know as, Dual-Caliphate/Dual-Monarchy, Imperial Iberad, Empire of Francien-Andalusia is a country that emphasize 2 whole land and culture. With the north is held inside the crown of francien and south by crown of Andalusia. Ideally, the central province or royal province are filled with mountainous area with the capital of the nation located near the shore of the Marjas sea. Currently around 30 million people more less live inside the nation, with 3 big cultural group exist. The country exist as constitutional monarchy with house of assembly and prime minister holding the executive position. The nation is filled with many political struggle from the Militant Nationalist, Democratic Reformer and Loyalist to the throne.

ETYMOLOGY

Andalusia is derived from Al-Andalus, by previous invader that conquer and claim the land for their caliph. The land itself mean the land owned by Vandal a previous kingdom and tribe that culturally oversee the land. While Francien is a name based on the language spoken by the people of the land. Yet the unification of Andalusia-Francien just simply a unification of name to signify that the 2 crown land now is united and under one dynasty.

HISTORY

Recent history of Andalusian Sultanate are at the 9th century when the first Caliph cross the sea and liberate the province under the tyranny of Vandal. Most of this Vandal King of noble itself will later be overthrown in the 10th century in the north, forming the confederated kingdom of Asturias. While at Francien, the first king of Franks is established by the first Frankish Dynasty. Later on at the 10th century will be when the Francien Empire Clash with the Andalusian Caliphate, while victory is held by the Andalusian they are severely weakened leading the Asturias able to claim and expand south until the mountain that split the north and south. meanwhile with many dead nobles on the Francien land, The Frankish Dynasty able to centralize their power with only the Breton and Normans left as other sole independent yet in the end as the empire vassal state. Later on the Unification Era will happen from 11th Century until to 12th Century.

The Later years after unification filled with many exploration held by the Dual-Caliphate/Dual-Monarchy. Other is the islamization of the Asturias up until the southern Francien, with many hold out for Christianity in Northern Francia and Normans. at the 15th up to 16th Century, the Empire already stabilized enough and cultural mix and idea have come. In this time too, the Emperor move their seat to Balansiyah as to be closer and center toward Paris and bridge for Qurtuba and Francien. A new union of culture group arise and will be called as Ancien that uphold the idea of unity between Andalusia and Francien. Thus the very first notion of unity arose from 16th until 18th century, leading a more unified nation.

GOVERNMENT

 Andalusia-Francien is a constitutional monarchy, while the royal still held power but in reality the people are the one that determine the course of policy in the nations. This is due to avoid another disastrous revolt that might split the empire.

CULTURE

The Nation filled with many culture but mostly 6 big culture group exist and act as political and cultural compass for the people living inside it. all of the culture group are known as primary and there many secondary culture group that accepted but not listed due to insignificant important they are as group. most of the people are loyal to the crown and parliamentary but there always be exception that need to be explained.

1. Francien
The one that make up the most in the northern France. Most of them are loyal to the nation but wishes for more autonomy, except the remnant of noble of old Francien who somehow their will to secede still exist to their children and descendant of their knight.

2. Andalusia
Big Culture group that exist in the south, they make up the most of people in the empire. While loyal to the Empire, they still wish for old Qurtuban Hegemons as such can be seen to attack any idea of autonomy to the northern part of nation

3. Bretton
Small Culture Group to the East of nation, filled with once natives of the land that being pushed back by Francien ancestor. They are more open toward the government and nation as long they will be leave to do as they please.

4. Normans
Former raider and barbarian that settle a part of Francien, most of them are extremist to their cause. they believe they are the rightful ruler of the Francien crown. While not necessary a separatist, they are known to have conflict with the government and the francien culture group. They too want more Autonomy

5. Asturian
Vandal that cast their old self and nobles. Most of them are free spirited in nature and more open to many discussion. they wish for more democratic reform and see that a crown as unifier of the empire is unstable and dangerous.

6. Andacien/Ancien
Are mixed culture group, or anyone who uphold the royal as the sole ruler and supporter of the unity of 2 empire. can be anyone from any culture and religion, but support the notion of Andalusia-Francien.