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Byzantine Italia
In early Medieval Era, Byzantine Empire conquered South Italian regions of Puglia and Calabria, as well as the Isle of Sicily. New regions quickly became a target of massive immigration from the whole empire. People seek new opportunities to gain wealth, as well as create a new subculture on the peninsula. They were called the Swans by other nations in Europe and seen as peaceful and kind.

So-called Swania was endangered mostly by the Normans. After their defeat in Battle of Cannae, they weren't seen as much of a threat anymore. The region was also unsuccessfully invaded by the Arabs. As centuries passed, Byzantine Italia became more and more developed. New Constantinople was establised as regional trade centre.

After fall of Constantinople in 1453 and death of Constantine XI Palaiologos, Swania was the last free Byzantine region. Due to its relative wekaness, Swania was influenced and then annexed by Aragon. New king - Alfonso V of Aragon - was crowned in New Constantinople.

Aragonese Dynasty
After annexation of Swania, Aragon expanded north into Naples. Several wars with France were fought over the region. In 1502, during one of the Franco-Spanish Wars, Swania proclaimed its independence and formed a Republic based on Venetian model. Nation's capital, New Constantinople, was renamed to Palazzo.

Venetian ties
Swania formed a strong trade alliance with Venice, which also strengthened military connection between the two countries. This was the key to secure Swanian independence after decades of Spanish occupation. Over next centuries the country significantly developed itself and became one of the key players on the peninsula. Both Italian and Latein were considered official languages. Swania also improved its relations with the Pope, which was very prestigious in the era.

Swania was mostly neutral during the next couple centuries. It fought very few wars, mostly on behalf of Venice. Althought Swania was granted island of as a gift from Venice, the alliance was weakened and eventually dissolved.

Swanian-Ijanuskian Union
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Conquest of Greece
As anti-Ottoman movements were rising in Greece, it was more than certain the independence war will break out. Some of the most important Greek activists were invited to Palazzo to discuss Swanian assistance in the war. At last both sides agreeded on forming a new union, a successor of the Byzantine Empire.

In 1821 first battles took place all over Greece. Swania officially joined the war, supported by France, United Kingdom and the Russian Empire. In the first stages of the uprising, various areas elected their own regional governing councils. These were replaced by a Greco-Swanian central administration in early 1822, which also adopted the first Constitution.

By 1827 the Greek revolution had almost been extinguished on the mainland. The Great Powers had agreed to form an autonomous Greek state under Ottoman suzerainty, betraying Swania. Ottoman refusal to accept these terms led to the Battle of Navarino, which effectively secured forming of the Swanian Union.

Swanian rule in Greece was considered unsuccessful and, as most of Greeks believed, led to another occupation. New Greek government was formed in Nafplio, however it was unrecognized by Palazzo. London Conference of 1832 established new borders in the area. Swania gained historically connected regions of Nova Suania-Ionia and Isle of Crete. Kingdom of Greece, with capital in Larissa, was established with the Bavarian Prince Otto of Wittelsbach as king. Attica, together with Athens and Nafplio, was created a buffer state between the two nations.

Tsakonian Plebiscite
Shortly after the London Conference had ended, Tsakonian population living in the eastern part of the Peloponnese found itself under an unstable government of Attica. Tsakonians opposed the idea of integration with the country and instead asked the government in Athens to hold a plebiscite. Despite the fact the response was negative, plebiscite was held, with about 80% of Tsakonians voting to join Swania as an autonomous state. The results were supported by Swania and Swanian politicians in Athens.

On April 1st, 1833, Tsakonia was officially proclaimed the 8th state of Swania.

Swanian Peloponnese
London Conference required Swania to reform into a federation in order to expand east. In following years Swanian lands in the Peloponnese Peninsula were largely latinised, making Latin the official language in the area. Massive migration era has began, with thousands of Greeks leaving the peninsula and settling in Attica or Greece itself.

Poorly developed Swanian lands in the Peloponnese were struggling from high poverty and low development. The goverment in Palazzo came up with a plan to build an entire new city, that would become the major economic center in the area. Moreapolis was established in the center of the peninsula, just 2 km south of Tripoli. Thanks to its position, the city was supposed to be accessible from every part of Peloponnese. The construction of Moreapolis kicked off in early 1850s and was completed by 1858.

In the following years, Swanian government focused on improving infrastructure between Moreapolis and coastal city of Kalamata, as well as developing the trade port in Kalamata itself.

Risorgimento
In 1860, Giuseppe Garibaldi conquered Kingdom of Naples, just to the north of Swania. Great Powers were determined to solve the crisis peacefully, as both Italy and Swania were allied to the United Kingdom and France. Turin Conference was held in 1862, guaranteeing independence and restoration of neutrality of Swania for following hundred years.

The Attica crisis
The government of Attica was a diarchy, controlled by two princes: one of them was the current monarch of Greece, while the other one was the current president of Swania. With growing tensions on the Balkan Peninsula in early 20th century, the Greek majority launched a series of strikes in Athens, with the most violent one taking place at the night of June 28th, 1907. At 11pm a major fire in the residence of the President of Swania in Athens was detected, with the president himself getting injured during the evacuation. The fire lasted until the early morning, with 80% of the palace getting destroyed.

In July, Swanian and Greek side agreed to hold a referendum in the state. It took place three months later, in October, with overwhelming 75% of Attican citizens voting on joining Greece. Swania honoured the results of the referendum and fully withdrew from Athens under the condition that Attica will receive autonomy within the kingdom and that the Greek capital will remain in Larissa.

Modern history
City of Messina, just to the south of Palazzo, was almost entirely destroyed by an earthquake and associated tsunami on the morning of 28 December 1908, killing about 100,000 people and destroying most of city's ancient architecture. Due to such severe damage, government moved to Palermo. In 1912 a constitutional amendment was implemented, officially switching the capital. 50 years later, government moved back to Palazzo, creating capital region consisted of 7 cities.

Swania remained neutral during both Balkan and World Wars thanks to act of neutrality of 1862. When it terminated in 1962, Swania strenghthened its ties with the West by joining NATO, and then European Economic Community in 1981.

On September 24th, 1967 Malta held a referendum of joining Swania after separation from the United Kingdom. Over 76% of Maltese people voted in favour. On January 1st, 1971 Malta officially became the 9th state of Swanian Federation.