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What is a micronation?
A micronation is a group of people who get together to create a nation.  Many, like Novatainia, exist only on the internet as forums, and in the hearts of their citizens.  Novatainia has no intention of seceding or claiming land on Earth - instead, we've built up our land on the MCS and build our culture and identify around our holdings there.  For more information on our land, see our geography page.

Top Three Reasons to join Novatainia
1. You enjoy a good laugh, are friendly, and would rather tell an exciting story than painstakingly ensure something is accurate compared to the real world.  So would we.
2. You enjoy roleplaying and recwarring.  We have many opportunities for people like you - from magical expeditions to piracy to our whole war-based economy.
3. You're Australian and want to join a microatnoin.  Join us then - we're the only prominent Australian micronation around (certainly no other can claim to have their states parody Australian state names)

Founding
Novatainia was founded by King Lachlan the Good on the 25th of October, 2006.  The forum was started on the 1st of Novemeber of the same year, with the result Novatainia has two birthdays, depending on which citizen is celbrating.
Over the next few years, Novatainia grew from a bunch of school friends to incorporate citizens across Southeast Queensland (Australia) as well as dual citizens from the US, UK and Germany.  Novatainia developed a distinct culture over this time and now stands as one of the leading nations on Micras.

Culture
Novatainian culture has developed to include a rich tapestry of features.  Only the most prominent will be mentioned here - for more details, see this.
Destruction Zone - The Novatainian habit of visiting people's houses and  accidentally destroying things spawned a whole Zone where it could be done safely.  The Novatainian's love for humorous destruction continues to the present day.
Piracy - A prominent Novatainian competition is Manuel's Piracy Competition, where participants go forth and steal items of value from anywhere they can (including other nations) and return to be judged on the excitiement, value and number of thefts.  Those stolen from may attempt to recover the items, leading to exciting chase secenes.
Magic - Very early in Novatainia's history they encountered Toketi, who was to become their closest ally.  A joint magical system flourished between the two nations, despite the opposition of some citizens.  From its beginning as an underground movement, Magic has firmly earnt its honoured place in Novatainian culture.
Posting - Novatainians are generally higher posters than other citizens.  Our posting traditions can be found here.

Government and Politics
Novatainia's political structure has changed - from representative democracy to a senate to nobles to the current Council of Regional Representatives, and has always included a powerful monarch.  Our founding King, Lachlan the Good, ruled over most of these systems, willing to pragmatically change as times demand.  Our current King, Andreas the Overtitled, transformed the Council of Nobles into the Council of Regional Representatives, so that those citizens who have most helped the nation are rewarded.  Regional Representatives can choose their own title and have complete autonomy over their region.  They also meet together in council to decide laws for the nation as a whole.

Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence serve the King in carrying out major governmental duties, and Novatainia is blessed in having talented individuals in all three positions.  Novatainia also has an elected representative of the citizens, the Joker, elected every couple months.  The Joker controls the rest of government, including the police force and the many other crucial ministries many nations forget, such as Silly Walks or Blueophobia.

History and Legends
As part of our magic system, Novatainia has developed many historical stories and legends, spanning almost twelve millenia.  Our most famous historical figure is undoubtedly St Nova, who saved the land from the demonic hordes in the third age.  Our rulers have often been descendants of him, and indeed, our current King is his direct heir.

Economy
Novatainia has tried several economies over the years and settled on a Post-Based War Economy.  Citizens earn money by posting, as well as by helping develop the nation.  They can use this money to buy items to use in their various exploits, as well as to purchase units for their standing army.  For more information, see here.