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{{Infobox country|conventional_long_name=Federation of Tussenland|native_name=Federasie v'n Tussenland|image_flag=Flag of Tussenland.png|flag_width=200px|image_map=Locator Tussenland.png|map_width=300px|established=1655|official_languages=[[Amerikaens]]|regional_languages=French ([[Meerenland]]) </br> Irokees ([[Irokesenland]]) </br> [[Corean]] ([[Westerzee]])|ethnic_groups={{unbulleted list | [[Amerikaener|Amerikaeners]] </br> [[Corean people|Coreans]] </br> Others }}|capital=[[Daesemus]]|largest_city=[[Peoria]]|legislature=National Congress|upper_house=Council of Provinces|lower_house=National Assembly|national_motto="Libertas et Unitas"|image_coat=Tussenland Coat of Arms.png}}
{{Nation|common_name=Tussenland
|full_name= Federation of Tussenland
|local_name=Bond van Tussenlandt
|flag=Flag of Tussenland.png
|map=Locator Tussenland.png
|established=1655
|capital= [[Daesemus]]
|largest_city= [[Peoria]]
|government_type=Federal republic
|languages= [[Amerikaens]] (official) </br> French </br> Irokees </br> Others
}}
 
'''Tussenland''' ([[Amerikaens]]: ''Tussenlandt,'' French: ''Toussélande''), officially the '''Federation of Tussenland''', is a nation in North America. Tussenland is unique in that the country borders every nation of continental North America except [[New England]]. Along with [[Mexico]], Tussenland stretches across the American continent bordering both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
 
Tussenland is the second largest nation by population in North America and the largest by land area. The nation's capital is the city of [[Daesemus]], while the largest city is the lakeside metropolis of [[Peoria]]. Tussenland consists of ten federal provinces, each being autonomous to a certain extent.
'''Tussenland''' ([[Amerikaens]]: ''Tussenlandt,'' French: ''Toussenlande''), officially the '''Federation of Tussenland''', is a nation in North America. Tussenland is unique in that the country borders every nation of continental North America except [[New England]]. Along with [[Mexico]], Tussenland stretches across the American continent bordering both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
 
Tussenland is the second largest nation by population in North America and the largest by land area. The nation's capital is the historic city of [[Daesemus]], while the largest city is the lakeside metropolis of [[Peoria]]. Tussenland consists of ten federal provinces, each being autonomous to a certain extent.
 
== Etymology ==
Tussenland is the English form of the country's name in [[Amerikaens]]: ''Tussenlandt'', derived from ''[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tussen#Dutch tussenin]'' (in between) and ''landt'' (country). This refers to how Tussenland's initial geographic position in the 18th century was exclusively between the Appalachian and Rocky mountain ranges. Although its territory has expanded since, the country's original name has been preserved.
 
== History ==
{{Main|History of Tussenland}}The first Europeans - the French, Dutch, and English - made contact with the various tribal states such as the Sioux, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahokia_polity KahoekiaKahoeki] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawnee TsjawanoSjouwanacki] in the early 17th century. Multiple Dutch trading posts in the area were consolidated in the 1655 Charter, with several New French and Spanish explorers venturing into the area by the end of the century. The Dutch West India Company allied with the [[Hoodenoshieöné]] in the Treaty of 1658 in opposition to the English and their indigenous allies. This lead to the [[Quiripi Wars]] and eventually to the Second Anglo-Dutch War in the 1660s.
 
French explorers like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Marquette Jacques Marquette] founded several settlements in modern [[Meerenland]]. The most notable of these include Sault Ste. Marie (1668) and Fort St. Antoine (1686). Dutch settlers from [[New Netherland]] and overseas established cities like Daesemus and Fort Maurice at the same time.
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After [[History of Tussenland#Prince Maurice's War (1750-1755), and Acquisition of Meerenland|Prince Maurice's War]], the Anglo-Dutch coalition sought concessions from [[New France]]. The Dutch acquired the Upper Country (French: ''Pays d'en Haut'') and renamed it [[Meerenland]] in 1755. In the 1760s, the modern province of [[Mississippi]] was opened for settlement under the West India Company in order to consolidate the area against French, British, and indigenous aggression.
 
During the Augustine period, the Netherlands was subjugated by France, leading to the independence of New Netherland. However, this revolutionary spirit did not spread westwards. Eventually, the [[Royal Tussenland Company]] was established in 1815 to administer the Colony of Tussenland.[[File:Flag of Tussenland (1855-1861).png|thumb|189x189px|Flag of colonial Tussenland|left]]
 
In the early 19th century, the Onatouwacka and Cajuckonoo nations of the Hoodenoshieöné moved southwards to present-day [[Irokesenland]] in order to resist increasing European settlement. The Irokees Grand Council signed a treaty with the Royal Tussenland Company in 1816, establishing the [[History of Tussenland#The Protectorate of Irokesenlandt (1816)|Protectorate of Irokesenland]].
In the early 19th century, the Onatouwacka and Cajuckonoo nations of the Hoodenoshieöné moved southwards to present-day [[Irokesenland]] in order to resist increasing European settlement. The Irokees Grand Council signed a treaty with the Royal Tussenland Company in 1816, establishing the [[History of Tussenland#The Protectorate of Irokesenlandt (1816)|Protectorate of Irokesenland]].[[File:Tussenland Old Administrative Map.png|thumb|264x264px|Administrative map of Tussenland in the 19th century.|left]]
 
From 1810-1840, the western coast of Tussenland became a major trading hub with Asia. Numerous traders and settlers from [[Corea]], [[Japan]], and [[Soenda]] arrived in the present-day [[Westerzee]] province. On the other side of the continent, Virginia purchased a substantial amount of Appalachian lands from Tussenland in the 1848 Purchase.
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Throughout the early 20th century, several armed conflicts with the [[Netherlands]] threw the nation into chaos and forced Tussenland to assert its own identity. The creation of the Land Agency eventually led to the establishment of [[Crÿnssensland]] and [[Ruytersland]] and the expulsion of many indigenous Americans to [[Opdamsland]]. Soon, an oil boom swept parts of the country, creating the National Energy Corporation in 1912. In 1927, President [[Maurits Teysmin]] proposed a pre-emptive strike against [[Alyeska]] to neuter [[Russia|Russian influence]]. This was vastly unpopular, leading to the election of President [[Cornelis Laurensz]] in 1929 & Tussenland's involvement in the [[Great War]]. However, the prospect of war with Mexico and New Netherland forced Tussenland to completely withdraw in 1937. Laurensz's blunder was considered a national embarassment, with the National Assembly forcibily removing him from office not long after.
== Government and Politics ==
Tussenland is a bicameral federal republic consisting of ten semi-autonomous provinces and a federal district. The country operates under a president-parliamentary system and a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_of_powers fusion of powers]. The powers of the government are defined and regulated by an uncodified constitution, the [[National Canon]].
 
{{Infobox government|government_name=Federal Government of Tussenland|nativename=De Staetsoverhed van Tussenlandt|date=1861|document_type=Uncodified constitution|document=National Canon|country=[[Tussenland]]|legislature=National Congress|leader_type=Leader|leader_title=President|main_body=National Cabinet|court_name=Supreme Court|headquarters=[[Daesemus]]|seat=[[Daesemus]]|members_in_assembly=280|government_form=Federal republic|image=Tussenland Coat of Arms.png|image_size=200px}}
[[File:Tussenland Old Administrative Map.png|thumb|396x396px|Administrative map of Tussenland in the 19th century.]]
 
== Government and Politics ==
Tussenland is a bicameral semi-presidential parliamentary federal republic operating under an uncodified constitution, the [[National Canon]]. The country's power is divided between the Federal Government ([[Amerikaens]]: ''Staetsoverhed'') based in [[Daesemus]] and ten semi-autonomous provinces.
 
==== The Federal Government ====
The '''Federal Government of Tussenland''' ([[Amerikaens]]: ''De Staetsoverhed v'n Tussenlandt'') is the central government of Tussenland based in the federal district of Daesemus, sharing power with subnational provincial administrations.
 
===== <big>Executive and legislature</big> =====
Tussenland's government possesses a certain fusion of powers (a concept known as ''Fusiemag''), with the leader of the Cabinet, the Prime Minister, being accountable to both the President and the National Congress.
 
The President is popularly elected via majoritarian vote, exercising their authority using powers granted by the National Canon. Each presidential term is six years, with a two-term limit. The President is also responsible for appointing the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. The Cabinet, traditionally, focuses on economic and domestic policy, with diplomacy and foreign affairs being mainly handled by the chief executive. Both must have the confidence of the legislature to remain in power.
* The '''President''' is popularly elected via a direct vote in a single voting constituency. S/he is responsible for diplomatic, military, and general administrative affairs. Each presidential term is six years, with a two-term cap.
* The '''Prime Minister''', chiefly dealing with domestic and economic policies, is appointed by the President with the approval of the legislature. The Prime Minister leads the Cabinet, which is directly answerable to the legislature.
 
The National Congress is the bicameral legislature of the nation, divided into the National Assembly and the Council of Provinces. The National Assembly consists of elected representatives, twenty from province and the federal district for a total of 220 members. They are elected by majoritarian vote through an open-list proportional election from provincial constituencies.
===== Legislative =====
 
A weaker institution, the Council of Provinces is the 60-member upper house. 1/3 of members are appointed by provincial legislatures every six years with with a limit of two terms. The remaining 2/3 are elected for six-year staggered terms with seats given proportionally to provincial populations based on the most recent census data. The Council has the authority to veto legislation with a simple majority, admit new member provinces and territories to the Federation, and can advise the executive on the appointment or dismissal of ministers.
* The '''National Congress''' is bicameral, divided into the lower National Assembly and the upper Council of Provinces.
* The '''National Assembly''' is composed of 220 members from each province and Daesemus, with 20 representatives per. They are elected by the principle of majority through an open-list proportional election with provincial constituencies. It is the most important house, approving edicts, approving ministers, and primarily engaging in the creation of legislation.
* The '''Council of Provinces''' is a 60-member body. One-third of delegates are appointed by provincial legislatures (two term limit) and two-thirds are elected for six-year terms (three term limit). The Council as the power to veto bills with a simple majority, manages the administration of provinces, and can advise the executive on matters of dismissal and of external importance.
 
===== Judicial<big>Judiciary</big> =====
The judiciary of Tussenland is divided into three categories and one special court. The Special Federal Tribunal is used almost exclusively for matters considered of 'grave national importance'.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2" |Court name
!Jurisdiction
|-
!Supreme Court
|''Höchraed v'n Tussenland''
| rowspan="2" |Tussenland
|-
!Special Federal Tribunal
|''Speciael Federael Tribunael''
|-
!Provincial Courts
|''Provinciale Rechtbancs''
|Respective provinces
|-
!Magistrate Courts
|''Hîmraeds''
|Respective districts
|}
 
=== Provincial Governments of Tussenland ===
* The judiciary system of Tussenland consists of three courts, in order of importance;
Each of the eleven provinces in Tussenland has its own semi-autonomous government, which includes an executive branch led by a Governor, a legislative assembly, and a provincial court system. The provinces have the power to create and enforce laws relating to areas that are not explicitly assigned to the federal government by Tussenland's National Canon. This includes areas like education, health care, and local infrastructure. Provinces also have the power to levy taxes, manage natural resources within their boundaries, and establish municipal governments. However, any laws or regulations created by the provincial governments must not contradict the Natinal Canon or laws of the federal government.
** The '''Supreme Court''' at [[Daesemus]],
** The '''Provincial Courts''' at the capital of each province,
** The '''Magistrate Courts''' of each district.
** Additionally, the '''Special Federal Tribunal''' may be brought into session for matters of grave national importance.
 
The provincial governments are further divided into three more layers of local governance to effectively manage their territories. These sub-divisions are known as Districts (Districktens), Municipalities (Gemîntes), and Communes (''Dorps'').
==== Administrative divisions ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
There are four levels of administrative divisions in Tussenland, namely;
|+First-level administrative divisions
 
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Name
* Provinces (''Provincies'')
! colspan="2" |Cities
* Districts (''Districktens'')
! rowspan="2" |Creation
* Municipalities (''Gemîntes'')
! rowspan="2" |Type
* Communes (''Dorps'')
! rowspan="2" |Map
 
|-
[[File:Tussenland Province Map.png|thumb|Province map of Tussenland in the present-day.|237x237px]]
!Capital
 
!Largest
===== <big>Provinces</big> =====
|-
* '''[[Meerenland]]''' (ML), capital at Saint-Alexis.
![[Meerenland]]
* '''[[Irokesenland]]''' (IK), capital at Bloemendael.
|ML
* '''[[Mississippi]]''' (MI), capital at Groenveld.
|[[Saint-Alexis]]
* '''[[South Mizürie]]''' (ZM), capital at Zweerstad.
|[[Peoria]]
* '''[[North Mizürie]]''' (NM), capital at New Amsterdam (not to be confused with [[New Amsterdam]] in [[New Netherland]]).
|1861
* '''[[Crÿnssensland]]''' (CY), capital at Nackota.
| rowspan="8" |Province
* '''[[Ruytersland]]''' (RU), capital at Melckstadt.
| rowspan="11" |[[File:Tussenland Province Map.png|frameless]]
* '''[[Westerzee]]''' (WZ), capital at Melenssel.
|-
* '''[[West Vorstland]]''' (WV), capital at Slavensmîr.
![[Irokesenland]]
* '''[[East Vorstland]]''' (OV), capital at Edgarville.
|IK
|Bloemendael
|
|1861
|-
![[Mississippi]]
|MI
|Groenveld
|Kruysdorp
|1861
|-
![[North Mizürie]]
|ZM
|[[New Amsterdam (North Mizürie)|New Amsterdam]]
|
| rowspan="2" |1905
|-
![[South Mizürie]]
|NM
| colspan="2" |Zweerstad
|-
![[Crÿnssensland]]
|CY
|Nackota
|Batavia
|1910
|-
![[Ruytersland]]
|RU
|Melckstad
|
|1911
|-
![[Westerzee]]
|WZ
| colspan="2" |Melenssel
|1861
|-
![[West Vorstland]]
|WV
|Slavensmîr
|Fort Lowland
| rowspan="2" |1871
| rowspan="2" |Territory
|-
![[East Vorstland]]
|OV
| colspan="2" |Edgarville
|-
![[Daesemus]]
|GL
| colspan="2" |Daesemus
|1861
|Federal district
|}
 
== Demographics ==
 
==== Language ====
The country's three primary languages are [[Amerikaens]], French and Irokees. Other indigenous and settler languages, especially spoken in the vibrant urban centers of Mereenlandt and Westerzee, include [[Corean]] and [[Mandarin]].
 
== Gallery ==
{{Gallery|File:RTL_Dutch_Mexican_War_Map.jpg|Before and After the [[Dutch-Mexican War|Dutch-Mexican War (1901-1903)]]
([https://www.reddit.com/r/RosesTulipsAndLiberty/comments/p5izw0/the_dutchmexican_war_19011903_the_situation/ Reddit Post])|File:RTL_Territorial_Evolution_of_Dutch_America_1800_1850.jpg|Territorial Evolution of Dutch America (1800-1850) ([https://www.reddit.com/r/RosesTulipsAndLiberty/comments/nxwt73/territorial_evolution_of_the_kingdom_of_the/ Reddit post])|File:RTL_Territorial_Evolution_of_Dutch_America_1850_1900.jpg|Territorial Evolution of Dutch America (1850-1890) ([https://www.reddit.com/r/imaginarymaps/comments/o8vsp3/rtl_territorial_evolution_of_dutch_north_america/ Reddit post])|File:RTL_migrations_into_irokesenland.png|19th century migrations into Irokesenlandt ([https://www.reddit.com/r/RosesTulipsAndLiberty/comments/pkea4r/migrations_into_the_iroquois_country_irokesenland/ Reddit post])|File:RTL_Claims_before_and_after_the_2nd_dutch_spanish_war.png|Claims in America before and after the war ([https://www.reddit.com/r/RosesTulipsAndLiberty/comments/mecng5/rtl_the_2nd_dutch_spanish_war_18501855/ Reddit post])|align=center|title=Maps featuring Tussenland}}
 
== List of flags ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Flag
!Date
!Use
!Description
|-
|[[File:Image.png|center|frameless]]
|1855 - 1861
|Ensign of the [[Royal Tussenland Company]]
Flag of the Dominion of Tussenland
|A white field with a canton bearing the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] flag
|-
|[[File:Flag of Tussenland.png|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|1861 - present
|Flag of the Federation of Tussenland
|Five horizontal stripes of red, white, blue, white, and yellow, the white stripes being smaller than the others
|}
 
== See also ==
* [[History of Tussenland]]
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