Orecolnia

Federal Republic of Orecolnia or just Orecolnia is the new Official Nation of Stelios Mapping. It has population of 26 Million citizens.

Colonial years
The region of Orecolnia was first colonised in 1530 by the Portugueses. They made the first colonies in the modern states of Oregon and Washington (In Portuguese the names are different). Along the river Columbia, they decided to create a city, called Porto Columbia, because it could be used as a port (it is in modern Portland, Oregon). Then they created other big cities like Alfonsia (Seatle), Sallagoia (Salt Lake City) and Sailemia (Salem), Evgenoia (Eugene) and other cities... When the treaty of Paris, signed in 1763 they annexed some lands of French colonies in North America (states of modern Montana, Wyoming and Colorado).

Orecolnian War of Independence
In 1824, the citizens of Portuguese Orecolnia revolted against the King, because they wanted their independence. The war latsed 4 years. At its end, in 1828, the treaty of Porto Columbia was signed, and Orecolnia became officially an independent nation. Its first president was the Democrat Carlos Rabeiro.

Orecolnia in 19th Century
After its independence, Portugal wanted Orecolnia to become a kingdom, just like Brasil. A referendum took place in 1829, but the results were against monarchy (79% of the votes) and Rabeiro stayed as president untill 1836.

In 1861 the government of Orecolnia supported the government of USA in its civil war. However the conversatists were supporting slavery (the confederation), and tried and failed to get the power with a coup d' etat attempt.

In 1898 they bought from Spain the islands of Hawaii and Guam, which became overseas territories. However, USA also claimed those lands, and lots of disagreements between the 2 countries took place, at least a war didn't take place... The final solution was given in 1901, where the Americans could have navy bases on Hawaii (also in the future, Orecolnian presidents tried to kick them, but failed).

1st Orecolnian Civil War (1916-1919) and WW1
When WW1 started, Orecolnia mentioned that they would be neutral in the war. Well, in 1910 the king of Portugal Manuel II was kicked from Portugal and it became republic. However, he wanted to become king of Orecolnia! Conversatists and Nationalists were supporting him. After the President of Orecolnian refused the request of the ex-king of Portugal one more time, his supporters uprised and the 1st Orecolnian Civil War started. Although, the rebels were supporting by Central Powers, hoping they would get an ally in America. When Orecolnian Government learnt that, joined WW1 on Allied Powers side (Entente), and asked help mostly from USA. After that, the rebels were failing, and surrendered in 1919.

The Global Economic Crisis of 1929, and the Dictatorship of Alfonso Dareida
After WW1 and the Civil War, Orecolnia started recovering. However, in 1929 the Great Depression happened and the Orecolnian economy collapsed. The president resigned and the socialists won the elections, hoping they would do something better. But, they couldn't manage it, and in 1931, the (fascist) general Alfonso Dareida overthrew the government and Orecolnia became a Fascist (Totalitarian) Dictatorship. Thousands of people during his power (1931-1954) were arrested or executed. He had good relationships with Spain and Portugal, since they had similar governments.

In 1936, the Nazi Germany, knowing what kind of government Orecolnia had, sent an alliance request, asking Dareida if he wanted to support the Axis Powers. However, he rejected the request, telling that Orecolnia isn't imperialist, neither anti-semetic and wants to have good relationships with USA. This made the Axis hating Orecolnia.

Orecolnia in WW2
Orecolnia joined WW2 when Japan invaded Hawaii islands in 7 December 1941 (similar to Pearl Harbor). With the help of the USA, they declared war on Japan and the Axis. They had lots of Naval battles, also sent soldiers to France, on D-Day and helped the allies in general.

After the war, they annexed North Mariana Islands, that joined the overseas territory of Guam, creating Marianan Islands. It was one of the founding members of NATO as well, however it wasn't accepted in UN.

2nd Orecolnian Civil War - The fall of the dictatorship - A new coup
As Communism became more and more popular, Alfonso Dareida started being too authoritarian, like the first years of his powers. Workers started uprising againist the government. But in 1951 those riots ended to a civil war, between the government and the people that want democracy and freedom. The war lasted 3 years (1951-1954). The people won the war and Orecolnia became republic after 23 years. And it joined UN. The 2nd Orecolnian Republic had started.

However, during the 60s a new crisis started, that couldn't be solved. The socialists won the elections of 1966. In 1969 they would adopt some laws that reminded Communism and have relations with nations like USSR. The conservatists didn't like that and the leader of the Conservative Party, called Paulo Fodera, overthrew the government and became dictator.

The political changeover (3rd Orecolnian Republic)
In 1973 Fodera made elections, if he could be still in power. Even the 65% of the people were against him, the governmant told that the results were that Fodera would be still in power. When it was found as fraud, the people uprised. The riots lasted 6 months. After the warnings of some other nations, Fodera resigned and the republic was restored. The democrat Carlos Salteroa was elected. The orecolnian economy raised. He was in power for 12 years (1973-1985). Then he was succeed by his wife, Dolores Salteroa (President the period 1985-1989).

Now the president of Orecolnia is the liberal Ricardo Gabrielo, since May 2017

States and overseas territories
Orecolnia has 10 states and 1 overseas territory.

Overseas Territories
Orecolnia has 1 overseas territory called Marian Islands, which is modern Mariana Islands and Guam. Orecolnia got them after WW2, after its win against Japan.

WIP

Orecolnia in Mappervision Song Contest
After Polnocslavia withdrew from Mappervision, Orecolnia joined instead. Their deputing edition was Mappervision Song Contest XX, in United Great Lakes. They used the song Dillon Francis, DJ Snake - Get Low, and got 27 points and got the 29th place (from 39 participants).

Most points received
IT NEEDS UPDATE

Sports
Orecolnia has a plenty of sports. It has currently a Football Team, a Basketball Team, and a Water Polo Team.



Real Languages
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 * Dutch: Orekolnische Staten
 * English: Orecolnia
 * French: Orécolnie
 * German: Orekolnien
 * Greek: Ορεκολνία
 * Polish: Orekonaria
 * Portuguese: Orecolnha
 * Russian: Орэкольния
 * Spanish: Orecolña

Mapperdonian Languages

 * Ijanuskian:
 * Inkamian: Yrkalnia
 * Tuvaluan Ulterior: Recolniao
 * Atlasian: Areakolnea
 * Katakar Hindi: Ulloo Banaana Katakaris
 * Gem: - Coño-liá
 * Slavonican: Orekolsko

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