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Alternatively

2024-01-14T06:34:52Z

Emelxa: /* List of collaborators */

{{Meta}}
{{Italic title}}
{{Infobox conworld
|name = ''Alternatively''
|image = Alternatively.svg
|caption = Logo
|genre = Collaborative modern constructed world and roleplay scenario
|established = 2024
|creator = {{U|Fizzyflapjack}}
|progress = in Alpha as of 12 January 2024
|contributors =
|articles = [[:Category:Alternatively|List]] ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Alternatively|pages}} articles)
|status = Active
|predecessor = ''[[Altverse]]'', [[Future World]] (both spiritually)
}}
'''''Alternatively''''' is an upcoming collaborative, modern constructed world and role-playing scenario announced by {{U|Fizzyflapjack}} on 12 January 2024. Although its name is inspired by the ''{{ahw|Differently|Differently}}'' timeline hosted on the Althistory Wiki, the project is a spiritual follower of both the original ''[[Altverse]]'' and [[Future World]] projects hosted on Conworlds.

==List of collaborators==
===Active===
*{{u|Fizzyflapjack}} - [[File:Canada Pearson Pennant 1964.svg|22px|border]] [[Canada (Alternatively)|Canada]]; Canada (Alternatively) comprises the whole of the IRL country of Canada, in addition to the U.S. states of Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
*{{u|Solaris2019}} - [[File:Flag_used_by_British_Chartists.svg|22px|border]] [[Great Britain (Alternatively)|Great Britain]]; A federal republic consisting of the Island of Great Britain (including the crown dependencies).
*{{u|F0rsaken}} - [[File:Flag of Poland (1927–1980).svg|border|22px]] [[Greater Poland]]; a Unitary Marxist–Leninist one-party socialist republic consisting of the Polish Borders from modern day, and Western Belarus and Ukraine (including Kaliningrad).
*[[User:Wisky|wisky]] - [[File:Flag_of_the_Second_East_Turkestan_Republic_(2).svg|border|22px]] [[Turkestani Republic (Alternatively)|Turkestani Republic]]; a Federal Presidental Republic consisting of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Sinkiang, and southern portions of Kazakhstan.
*{{u|BBMhenggay}} - [[File:LiangkwangFlag.png|border|22px]] [[Liangguang]]; a federal parliamentary republic composed of the OTL Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.
* '''Mythopoeia''' - [[United Dominion]] (Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)
* '''Emelxa''' - [[File:Flag of Caraqua.svg|border|25px]] [[Caraqua]] (possessed: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware; claimed but not possessed: New York, New Jersey)
*{{u|Andy Irons}} - [[File:Royal_Standard_of_the_King_of_France.svg|border|25px]] [[France (Alternatively)|Kingdom of France]] (Metropolitan France, French Guiana, New Caledonia; could also exclude Savoy and parts of Lorraine depending on Germany's starting position/lore)

===Applications===
''If you would like to participate in Alternatively, please post a note in this section with your username and which IRL country or countries you would like to claim with the format described below:''
*'''Potential collaborator username''' - Country/region claimed; explanation.

==Rules and guidelines==
#'''Be respectful''' - Collaborators are expected to enter the project with the aim of having a fun time with others. This is not a high-stakes project, so there should be no reason to argue with anyone for any reason.
#'''Be reasonable''' - The point of this project is not [[Conworlds:What is althistory?|alternative history]], but rather, [[Conworlds:What is conworlding?|conworlding]]. That being said, collaborators are expected to participate in good faith and follow basic assumptions of what is and is not reasonable in the modern or near-modern world.
#'''Be fun!''' - There are generally not going to be a lot of rules as to what can be changed and what can't be changed. This is where the Differently inspiration comes from. Think collage, not cohesion.

[[Category:Alternatively]]
[[Category:Projects created by Fizzyflapjack]]
[[Category:Projects created in 2024]]
[[Category:Earth-based constructed worlds]]
[[Category:Soft alternate history timelines]]

Alternatively

2024-01-14T05:34:42Z

Emelxa: /* Applications */

{{Meta}}
{{Italic title}}
{{Infobox conworld
|name = ''Alternatively''
|image = Alternatively.svg
|caption = Logo
|genre = Collaborative modern constructed world and roleplay scenario
|established = 2024
|creator = {{U|Fizzyflapjack}}
|progress = in Alpha as of 12 January 2024
|contributors =
|articles = [[:Category:Alternatively|List]] ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Alternatively|pages}} articles)
|status = Active
|predecessor = ''[[Altverse]]'', [[Future World]] (both spiritually)
}}
'''''Alternatively''''' is an upcoming collaborative, modern constructed world and role-playing scenario announced by {{U|Fizzyflapjack}} on 12 January 2024. Although its name is inspired by the ''{{ahw|Differently|Differently}}'' timeline hosted on the Althistory Wiki, the project is a spiritual follower of both the original ''[[Altverse]]'' and [[Future World]] projects hosted on Conworlds.

==List of collaborators==
===Active===
*{{u|Fizzyflapjack}} - [[File:Canada Pearson Pennant 1964.svg|22px|border]] [[Canada (Alternatively)|Canada]]; Canada (Alternatively) comprises the whole of the IRL country of Canada, in addition to the U.S. states of Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
*{{u|Solaris2019}} - [[File:Flag_used_by_British_Chartists.svg|22px|border]] [[Great Britain (Alternatively)|Great Britain]]; A federal republic consisting of the Island of Great Britain (including the crown dependencies).
*{{u|F0rsaken}} - [[File:Flag of Poland (1927–1980).svg|border|22px]] [[Greater Poland]]; a Unitary Marxist–Leninist one-party socialist republic consisting of the Polish Borders from modern day, and Western Belarus and Ukraine (including Kaliningrad).
*[[User:Wisky|wisky]] - [[File:Flag_of_the_Second_East_Turkestan_Republic_(2).svg|border|22px]] [[Turkestani Republic (Alternatively)|Turkestani Republic]]; a Federal Presidental Republic consisting of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and southern portions of Kazakhstan.
*{{u|BBMhenggay}} - [[Liangguang]]; a federal parliamentary republic composed of the OTL Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.
* '''Mythopoeia''' - [[United Dominion]] (Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)

===Applications===
''If you would like to participate in Alternatively, please post a note in this section with your username and which IRL country or countries you would like to claim with the format described below:''
*'''Potential collaborator username''' - Country/region claimed; explanation.
* '''Emelxa''' - [[File:Flag of Caraqua.svg|border|25px]] Caraqua (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware)
**At this time New York and New Jersey have already been claimed, but the application without these components would be endorsed! - Fizzy
***Agreed! As long as NY and NJ become disputed territory for that spicy, spicy, diplomatic tension and drama. [[User:Emelxa|Emelxa]] ([[User talk:Emelxa|talk]]) 05:34, 14 January 2024 (UTC)
*{{u|Andy Irons}} - [[File:Royal_Standard_of_the_King_of_France.svg|border|25px]] Kingdom of France (Metropolitan France, French Guiana, New Caledonia; could also exclude Savoy and parts of Lorraine depending on Germany's starting position/lore)

==Rules and guidelines==
#'''Be respectful''' - Collaborators are expected to enter the project with the aim of having a fun time with others. This is not a high-stakes project, so there should be no reason to argue with anyone for any reason.
#'''Be reasonable''' - The point of this project is not [[Conworlds:What is althistory?|alternative history]], but rather, [[Conworlds:What is conworlding?|conworlding]]. That being said, collaborators are expected to participate in good faith and follow basic assumptions of what is and is not reasonable in the modern or near-modern world.
#'''Be fun!''' - There are generally not going to be a lot of rules as to what can be changed and what can't be changed. This is where the Differently inspiration comes from. Think collage, not cohesion.

[[Category:Alternatively]]
[[Category:Projects created by Fizzyflapjack]]
[[Category:Projects created in 2024]]
[[Category:Earth-based constructed worlds]]
[[Category:Soft alternate history timelines]]

Alternatively

2024-01-14T05:34:29Z

Emelxa: /* List of collaborators */

{{Meta}}
{{Italic title}}
{{Infobox conworld
|name = ''Alternatively''
|image = Alternatively.svg
|caption = Logo
|genre = Collaborative modern constructed world and roleplay scenario
|established = 2024
|creator = {{U|Fizzyflapjack}}
|progress = in Alpha as of 12 January 2024
|contributors =
|articles = [[:Category:Alternatively|List]] ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Alternatively|pages}} articles)
|status = Active
|predecessor = ''[[Altverse]]'', [[Future World]] (both spiritually)
}}
'''''Alternatively''''' is an upcoming collaborative, modern constructed world and role-playing scenario announced by {{U|Fizzyflapjack}} on 12 January 2024. Although its name is inspired by the ''{{ahw|Differently|Differently}}'' timeline hosted on the Althistory Wiki, the project is a spiritual follower of both the original ''[[Altverse]]'' and [[Future World]] projects hosted on Conworlds.

==List of collaborators==
===Active===
*{{u|Fizzyflapjack}} - [[File:Canada Pearson Pennant 1964.svg|22px|border]] [[Canada (Alternatively)|Canada]]; Canada (Alternatively) comprises the whole of the IRL country of Canada, in addition to the U.S. states of Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
*{{u|Solaris2019}} - [[File:Flag_used_by_British_Chartists.svg|22px|border]] [[Great Britain (Alternatively)|Great Britain]]; A federal republic consisting of the Island of Great Britain (including the crown dependencies).
*{{u|F0rsaken}} - [[File:Flag of Poland (1927–1980).svg|border|22px]] [[Greater Poland]]; a Unitary Marxist–Leninist one-party socialist republic consisting of the Polish Borders from modern day, and Western Belarus and Ukraine (including Kaliningrad).
*[[User:Wisky|wisky]] - [[File:Flag_of_the_Second_East_Turkestan_Republic_(2).svg|border|22px]] [[Turkestani Republic (Alternatively)|Turkestani Republic]]; a Federal Presidental Republic consisting of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and southern portions of Kazakhstan.
*{{u|BBMhenggay}} - [[Liangguang]]; a federal parliamentary republic composed of the OTL Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.
* '''Mythopoeia''' - [[United Dominion]] (Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)

===Applications===
''If you would like to participate in Alternatively, please post a note in this section with your username and which IRL country or countries you would like to claim with the format described below:''
*'''Potential collaborator username''' - Country/region claimed; explanation.
* '''Emelxa''' - [[File:Flag of Caraqua.svg|border|25px]] Caraqua (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware)
**At this time New York and New Jersey have already been claimed, but the application without these components would be endorsed! - Fizzy
***Agreed! As long as NY and NJ become disputed territory for that spicy, spicy, diplomatic tension and drama.
*{{u|Andy Irons}} - [[File:Royal_Standard_of_the_King_of_France.svg|border|25px]] Kingdom of France (Metropolitan France, French Guiana, New Caledonia; could also exclude Savoy and parts of Lorraine depending on Germany's starting position/lore)

==Rules and guidelines==
#'''Be respectful''' - Collaborators are expected to enter the project with the aim of having a fun time with others. This is not a high-stakes project, so there should be no reason to argue with anyone for any reason.
#'''Be reasonable''' - The point of this project is not [[Conworlds:What is althistory?|alternative history]], but rather, [[Conworlds:What is conworlding?|conworlding]]. That being said, collaborators are expected to participate in good faith and follow basic assumptions of what is and is not reasonable in the modern or near-modern world.
#'''Be fun!''' - There are generally not going to be a lot of rules as to what can be changed and what can't be changed. This is where the Differently inspiration comes from. Think collage, not cohesion.

[[Category:Alternatively]]
[[Category:Projects created by Fizzyflapjack]]
[[Category:Projects created in 2024]]
[[Category:Earth-based constructed worlds]]
[[Category:Soft alternate history timelines]]

Alternatively

2024-01-13T18:05:03Z

Emelxa: /* Caraqua */

{{Meta}}
{{Italic title}}
{{Infobox conworld
|name = ''Alternatively''
|image = Alternatively.svg
|caption = Logo
|genre = Collaborative modern constructed world and roleplay scenario
|established = 2024
|creator = {{U|Fizzyflapjack}}
|progress = in Alpha as of 12 January 2024
|contributors =
|articles = [[:Category:Alternatively|List]] ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Alternatively|pages}} articles)
|status = Active
|predecessor = ''[[Altverse]]'', [[Future World]] (both spiritually)
}}
'''''Alternatively''''' is an upcoming collaborative, modern constructed world and role-playing scenario announced by {{U|Fizzyflapjack}} on 12 January 2024. Although its name is inspired by the ''{{ahw|Differently|Differently}}'' timeline hosted on the Althistory Wiki, the project is a spiritual follower of both the original ''[[Altverse]]'' and [[Future World]] projects hosted on Conworlds.

==List of collaborators==
===Active===
*{{u|Fizzyflapjack}} - [[File:Canada Pearson Pennant 1964.svg|22px|border]] [[Canada (Alternatively)|Canada]]; Canada (Alternatively) comprises the whole of the IRL country of Canada, in addition to the U.S. states of Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
*{{u|Solaris2019}} - [[File:Flag_used_by_British_Chartists.svg|22px|border]] [[Great Britain (Alternatively)|Great Britain]]; A federal republic consisting of the Island of Great Britain (including the crown dependencies).
*{{u|F0rsaken}}] - [[File:Flag of Poland (1927–1980).svg|border|22px]] [[Greater Poland]]; a Unitary Marxist–Leninist one-party socialist republic consisting of the Polish Borders from modern day, and Western Belarus and Ukraine (including Kaliningrad).
*[[User:Wisky|wisky]] - [[File:Flag_of_the_Second_East_Turkestan_Republic_(2).svg|border|22px]] [[Turkestani Republic (Alternatively)|Turkestani Republic]]; a Federal Presidental Republic consisting of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and southern portions of Kazakhstan.
*{{u|BBMhenggay}} - [[Liangguang]]; a federal parliamentary republic composed of the OTL Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.

===Applications===
''If you would like to participate in Alternatively, please post a note in this section with your username and which IRL country or countries you would like to claim with the format described below:''
*'''Potential collaborator username''' - Country/region claimed; explanation.

====Caraqua====

'''Emelxa''' - [[File:Flag of Caraqua.svg|border|25px]] Caraqua (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware)

==Rules and guidelines==
#'''Be respectful''' - Collaborators are expected to enter the project with the aim of having a fun time with others. This is not a high-stakes project, so there should be no reason to argue with anyone for any reason.
#'''Be reasonable''' - The point of this project is not [[Conworlds:What is althistory?|alternative history]], but rather, [[Conworlds:What is conworlding?|conworlding]]. That being said, collaborators are expected to participate in good faith and follow basic assumptions of what is and is not reasonable in the modern or near-modern world.
#'''Be fun!''' - There are generally not going to be a lot of rules as to what can be changed and what can't be changed. This is where the Differently inspiration comes from. Think collage, not cohesion.

[[Category:Alternatively]]
[[Category:Projects created by Fizzyflapjack]]
[[Category:Projects created in 2024]]
[[Category:Earth-based constructed worlds]]
[[Category:Soft alternate history timelines]]

Alternatively

2024-01-13T18:04:37Z

Emelxa: /* Applications */

{{Meta}}
{{Italic title}}
{{Infobox conworld
|name = ''Alternatively''
|image = Alternatively.svg
|caption = Logo
|genre = Collaborative modern constructed world and roleplay scenario
|established = 2024
|creator = {{U|Fizzyflapjack}}
|progress = in Alpha as of 12 January 2024
|contributors =
|articles = [[:Category:Alternatively|List]] ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Alternatively|pages}} articles)
|status = Active
|predecessor = ''[[Altverse]]'', [[Future World]] (both spiritually)
}}
'''''Alternatively''''' is an upcoming collaborative, modern constructed world and role-playing scenario announced by {{U|Fizzyflapjack}} on 12 January 2024. Although its name is inspired by the ''{{ahw|Differently|Differently}}'' timeline hosted on the Althistory Wiki, the project is a spiritual follower of both the original ''[[Altverse]]'' and [[Future World]] projects hosted on Conworlds.

==List of collaborators==
===Active===
*{{u|Fizzyflapjack}} - [[File:Canada Pearson Pennant 1964.svg|22px|border]] [[Canada (Alternatively)|Canada]]; Canada (Alternatively) comprises the whole of the IRL country of Canada, in addition to the U.S. states of Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
*{{u|Solaris2019}} - [[File:Flag_used_by_British_Chartists.svg|22px|border]] [[Great Britain (Alternatively)|Great Britain]]; A federal republic consisting of the Island of Great Britain (including the crown dependencies).
*{{u|F0rsaken}}] - [[File:Flag of Poland (1927–1980).svg|border|22px]] [[Greater Poland]]; a Unitary Marxist–Leninist one-party socialist republic consisting of the Polish Borders from modern day, and Western Belarus and Ukraine (including Kaliningrad).
*[[User:Wisky|wisky]] - [[File:Flag_of_the_Second_East_Turkestan_Republic_(2).svg|border|22px]] [[Turkestani Republic (Alternatively)|Turkestani Republic]]; a Federal Presidental Republic consisting of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and southern portions of Kazakhstan.
*{{u|BBMhenggay}} - [[Liangguang]]; a federal parliamentary republic composed of the OTL Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.

===Applications===
''If you would like to participate in Alternatively, please post a note in this section with your username and which IRL country or countries you would like to claim with the format described below:''
*'''Potential collaborator username''' - Country/region claimed; explanation.

====Caraqua====

'''Emelxa''' - [[Flag of Caraqua.svg|border|25px]] Caraqua (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware)

==Rules and guidelines==
#'''Be respectful''' - Collaborators are expected to enter the project with the aim of having a fun time with others. This is not a high-stakes project, so there should be no reason to argue with anyone for any reason.
#'''Be reasonable''' - The point of this project is not [[Conworlds:What is althistory?|alternative history]], but rather, [[Conworlds:What is conworlding?|conworlding]]. That being said, collaborators are expected to participate in good faith and follow basic assumptions of what is and is not reasonable in the modern or near-modern world.
#'''Be fun!''' - There are generally not going to be a lot of rules as to what can be changed and what can't be changed. This is where the Differently inspiration comes from. Think collage, not cohesion.

[[Category:Alternatively]]
[[Category:Projects created by Fizzyflapjack]]
[[Category:Projects created in 2024]]
[[Category:Earth-based constructed worlds]]
[[Category:Soft alternate history timelines]]

Forum:Village pump

2023-11-27T02:29:29Z

Emelxa: /* Support */

{{Forum:Village pump/header}}

== Charter proposal ==
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::Charter did not pass.  <span style="background:#f0a796ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#64ccfdff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[File:Sayori.svg|35px|link=http://altverse.miraheze.org/wiki/User_talk:Centrist16?action=edit&section=new]] [[UserWiki:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Flag of Conworlds Quality Control.svg|35px|link=CQC]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  15:25, 15 April 2022 (UTC)
{{U|Goldentrash}} has proposed a '''[https://forms.gle/fopQbXHEb7SSkWrW6 charter]''' for adoption/ratification on the Constructed Worlds Wiki at-large for the purposes of codifying and formalizing wiki and server administration. He has proposed the creation of a presidency and a council, as well as a system of project administrators and moderators. A notice has been given on the official Discord server and on this site's wiki notice which will last until March 18, 2020. The purpose of this discussion at the Village pump is for transparency, documentation, and community input. '''NOTHING SAID HERE WILL BE TAKEN OR CONSIDERED A BINDING VOTE'''. Actual voting for the charter should be submitted at the actual link provided earlier. However, for organizational purposes, users may share what they have voted for and discuss their rationale, as well as their general thoughts on the matter.  <span style="background:#f0a796ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#64ccfdff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[File:Sayori.svg|35px|link=http://altverse.miraheze.org/wiki/User_talk:Centrist16?action=edit&section=new]] [[UserWiki:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Flag of Conworlds Quality Control.svg|35px|link=CQC]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  07:52, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
===Support===

===Oppose===
{{Oppose}} [[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]] Goldentrash has actively sought to deprive editors of their hard work by seeking to forcibly seize users pages through community votes. Will he take your pages next?

{{Oppose}} [[User:Emalia|Emalia]] ([[User talk:Emalia|talk]])

===Abstain===

===Discussion===
*This is an absolute farce, we don't need a change of leadership on the wiki. Justin is still around and continues to update and edit the wiki on a daily basis. His leadership is indispensable and the need for a second bureaucrat (or just allowing Travis to be the sole bureaucrat) is very unnecessary. There is no need for a referendum and everyone can see the power jockeying at play here. If we actually wanted a president of impartiality it would be Centrist. If this vote is to go through it will most certainty mean the downfall of this wiki. '''VOTE NO''' on this dictatorial charter. [[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]]
**Due to the technical limitations of Miraheze, Justin would retain his Bureaucrat status and would in essence act as a final check on both my authority and every subsequent president. This charter aims to formalize the status quo while providing a system for resolving disputes that arise within projects and with administration of the server and wiki. This current system of bickering back and forth with no agreed upon rules to look towards is highly inefficient and is unproductive. [[User:Goldentrash|i ii ii i _]] ([[User talk:Goldentrash|talk]]) 08:07, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
***Then there is absolutely no point for you to be president and dictate who is moderator and who generates the rules. If anything, Centrist should generate those moderators/individuals to create the rules, or hell make the regulations himself. You are clearly not in a state of impartiality to be the at the helm of this site. [[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]]
*GoldenTrash should not be made the head of the site. Although I am a relatively new user I have experienced firsthand some of his decisions, and have learned much about the situation from fellow users. The general consensus across the community seems to be that GoldenTrash should have less authority not more, as his partial leadership thus far has divided the community greatly. On Discord he has been made head and in recent times many of Conworld's users have been banned or voluntarily quit as a result. At this time I have gathered that the "official" discord run by him only has a few active users, while splinter discords have upwards of 30 users, and are far more active if you seek Conworlding discussion. GoldenTrash has wrongfully and unfairly banned many users from his server, including myself, without a clear explanation or reason. He has banned many users who defended me or were opposed to unfair banning in general. I fear that if he is made head of the miraheze site he will have free range to ban me and others arbitrarily just as he has on discord. I fear that his leadership will spell a similar pattern here as it has on discord, with most of the users quitting or fleeing to other sites. I am content with the current situation in which Centrist is the head of the wiki, and if anything I feel like GoldenTrash should have less power (here and/or on discord). I am strongly against him being the "president" and having the power to appoint moderators and do as he sees fit. [[User:Emalia|Emalia]] ([[User talk:Emalia|talk]]) 08:51, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
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==Server Reformation==
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::Resolution failed and rendered moot.  <span style="background:#f0a796ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#64ccfdff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[File:Sayori.svg|35px|link=http://altverse.miraheze.org/wiki/User_talk:Centrist16?action=edit&section=new]] [[UserWiki:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Flag of Conworlds Quality Control.svg|35px|link=CQC]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  15:25, 15 April 2022 (UTC)
Removal of Goldentrash as Discord bureaucrat and transfer of duties and server ownership to Centrist16.

A second is required for community ballots to be collected.
===Votes===

====Aye====
*[[User:Emalia|Emalia]] ([[User talk:Emalia|talk]]) 07:19, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
*[[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]] ([[User:Mythopoeia|Talk]]) 08:10, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
*[[User:Dev27|Dev27]] ([[User talk:Dev27|talk]]) 16:57, 4 June 2020 (UTC)
*[[User:Candiesrgood|Candiesrgood]] ([[User talk:Candiesrgood|talk]]) 16:59, 4 June 2020 (UTC)

====Nay====
===Discussion===
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[[Category:Forum]]

== Promotion of Andy Irons to adminship ==
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::Consensus is clear, which includes administrative support. The promotion of Andy Irons as an administrator is approved.  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span> 
Hello everyone,

[[User:Andy Irons]] has been with us for quite some time now and has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to our community. He is an author of much importance in our community's longest-lasting active project ''[[Altverse II]]'' and a major driver of that project's longevity. He is highly communicative, exceptionally positive, and a friendly member of our community well liked by all who have the pleasure to engage with him. He is an upstanding member of this community and is well suited to become the next member of our admin team.

In moving forward with a revitalized commitment to our core values of cooperation and consensus, Andy Irons' potential promotion is being put on the Pump for feedback from the community. Please keep your comments respectful and civil. '''Please keep any and all discussion SOLELY related to the promotion of Andy Irons.''' Disrespectful or off-topic comments will be removed without notice. Please sign any comments with four tildes, as per usual (i.e., <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). Thank you for your understanding.

===Support===
*[[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 16:24, 10 May 2022 (UTC)
*[[User:T0oxi22|T0oxi22]] ([[User talk:T0oxi22|talk]]) 16:30, 10 May 2022 (UTC)
*[[User:Screwhorn|Screwhorn]] ([[User talk:Screwhorn|talk]]) 16:30, 10 May 2022 (UTC)
*[[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]] ([[User talk:Mythopoeia|talk]]) 00:42, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
*{{Support}} From day one, Andrew has been one of our strongest and most dedicated writers. He has my fullest resounding support and I am confident he will be an excellent part of the administration team.  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  03:43, 11 May 2022 (UTC)

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==Demotion of Mythopoeia from adminship==
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::The demotion was an uncontested matter and done in compliance with the petitioner's request.  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span> 
===Support===
*[[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]] ([[User talk:Mythopoeia|talk]]) 00:42, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
*{{Support}} Out of respect for the petitioner's request, I would consider this a formal resignation and an uncontestable act.  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  03:46, 11 May 2022 (UTC)

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== Promotion of T0oxi22 to adminship ==
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::Consensus is clear, which includes administrative support. The promotion of T0oxi22 as an administrator is approved.
Hello everyone,

{{U|T0oxi22}} has been one of the finest writers we have ever had. Her creativity, dedication, and versatility has allowed her to produce some of the longest and highest-quality pages this community has ever seen. Since her time here on Conworlds, she has become an indispensable member of the community whose reach spans across several of our wiki's projects including ''Altverse II'', ''Merveilles des Morte'', and ''Project Exodus''. She has demonstrated herself to be a capable, fair, and knowledgeable person whose interests align strongly with the rest of the administration team. She has been extremely helpful as a rollbacker and already has ''de facto'' administrative powers on the Discord server. With her [[Iýgeriad of Imisquun (Project Exodus)|most recent creation]] at the time of this writing, I have kept my word as a promise to her that I would happily nominate and endorse her promotion as administrator. I have absolute confidence that she will help our community grow and succeed with her as a fellow member of the administration team. ''' Disrespectful or off-topic comments will be removed without notice. Please sign any comments with four tildes, as per usual (i.e., <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). Thank you for your understanding.

===Support===
* {{Support}}  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  07:14, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

*[[User:Javants|Javants]] ([[User talk:Javants|talk]]) 07:40, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

*[[User:Starsense|Starsense]]

*[[User:Andy Irons|Andy Irons]]

* [[User:Screwhorn|Screwhorn]] ([[User talk:Screwhorn|talk]]) 08:19, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

* {{Support}} [[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 12:48, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

* {{Support}} [[User:Solaris2019|Solaris2019]][[User:Solaris2019|Solaris2019]] ([[User talk:Solaris2019|talk]]) 01:20, 22 July 2022 (UTC)

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== Promoting Yuker language to Featured article ==
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::Consensus has not been reached. The proposal as it stands has been defeated and will not move forward.  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  21:17, 12 August 2022 (UTC)

Hello. I’ve written the article [[Yuker language]] and I believe that it should be promoted to a Featured article. Centrist16 has closely followed my development of this article from the beginning, and has already determined it to be worthy of A-class. As the Featured status is supposed to showcase the best articles in the community, I am of the opinion that we are in need of promoting other articles than just national articles. I believe that the article is perhaps the most complete (as in covering all relevant information about the language, not just phonology and grammar) example of an article about a conlang at this moment, at least for a language its size.
[[User:Erik|Erik]] ([[User talk:Erik|talk]]) 00:10, 8 August 2022 (UTC)

===Support===

*I believe that the article is written well and exemplifies originality. I believe that starting with this page, we can begin the process of nominating even more articles for featured status, a process which have neglected for years now. There definitely needs to be more featured articles and this one, in my opinion, should be among them.  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  15:21, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
* The article has all the hallmarks of an A-class, and tackles an interesting topic to boot. I would not mind it being on the Featured list. [[User:Screwhorn|Screwhorn]] ([[User talk:Screwhorn|talk]]) 15:48, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
* [[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 16:10, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
* Like most works made by the author, this article is beautifully written and deserves to be featured on our site. [[User:Andy Irons|Andy Irons]] ([[User talk:Andy Irons|talk]]) 6:26, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
*--[[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]] ([[User talk:Mythopoeia|talk]]) 01:00, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
*[[User:Emalia|Emalia]] ([[User talk:Emalia|talk]]) 05:07, 12 August 2022 (UTC)

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*I don't mean any offense by this as it's a good article, but in my opinion it's not worthy of featured status. The article as a whole is fairly short compared to example language pages. The grammar section, one of the most important aspects, is very bare and doesn't thoroughly explain how to construct things in the language. Education and culture are also very bare, just a paragraph each, and the article could use sections on orthography, and maybe use in media. [[User:T0oxi22|T0oxi22]] ([[User talk:T0oxi22|talk]]) 19:41, 8 August 2022 (UTC)

* I am very glad that there is more interest in writing conlangs here–especially creole languages, which are among the most fascinating phenomena in terms of historical linguistics. I think the history and explanation of dialectal differences are fairly fleshed out, but so far the grammar is kinda bare! Creoles arise from specific sociohistoric situations and it'll be cool to see how that'll play out in the evolution/development and eventual grammar of Yuker Creole! [[User:Candiesrgood|Candiesrgood]] ([[User talk:Candiesrgood|talk]]) 19:47, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
* I'm no expert in conlanguage articles, but I feel like Yuker language is A-class because it's generally complete and coherent, but comparatively speaking it seems pretty short and surface-level among existing, non-featured language articles. So among featured articles of Conworlds as a whole, I don't think that's where you want to set the bar [[User:Nathan1123|Nathan1123]] ([[User talk:Nathan1123|talk]]) 00:09, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
*Doesn't feel "featured"; multiple sections still need additional elaboration and explanation, though it's current state itself is good and has potential in the future for the coveted featured status. [[User:Solace II|Solace II]] ([[User talk:Solace II|talk]]) 01:01, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
*I second what's been said above - this is a really good article and has some great ideas, but it would be awesome to see it more fleshed out. Most of the featured articles are more than 150,000 bytes in length, while the Yuker language article is only around 30,000 bytes long so far. Don't be disheartened though, this is still a great article and would love to see what you continue to come up with! [[User:Javants|Javants]] ([[User talk:Javants|talk]]) 05:34, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
*[[User:Nathanadrian|Nathanadrian]] ([[User talk:Nathanadrian|talk]]) 10:06, 12 August 2022 (UTC)

===Abstain===

* [[User:Solaris2019|Solaris2019]] ([[User talk:Solaris2019|talk]]) 16:29, 12 August 2022 (UTC)

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== Candidate for Featured Article: Oasisamerica==
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::Consensus has been reached. The article will be featured and a featured blurb will be created and added into the featured articles pool for the main page in due time. Congratulations to {{ping|Vandenhoek}}!  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  16:12, 20 August 2022 (UTC)
Hello everyone,

It is with great pleasure that I would like to propose a vote on the elevation of [[Oasisamerica (Merveilles des Morte)]] to the status of Featured Article. This project has an intriguing history on our website, having made its way away and back to our community. This article in particular is written to the highest standard, utilizing a fully encyclopedic tone while also proving an entertaining read. [[User:Vandenhoek]] is more than deserving of this distinction. Alongside the writing itself, the article is well-illustrated with both found images and original cartography, something which our community should proudly highlight as a centrepiece of engaging worldbuilding. For too long this work has gone unrecognized and even unrated--I believe it is high time we change this and let the article take it rightful place alongside the other great works of our community. With recently renewed interest in the [[Merveilles des Morte]] project, for me this nomination is a no-brainer.

===Support===
*{{Support}} [[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 21:21, 17 August 2022 (UTC)
*[[File:Wikipedia like SVG.svg|25px]] [[User:Emalia|Emalia]] ([[User talk:Emalia|talk]]) 21:25, 17 August 2022 (UTC)
*{{Support}} This is a no-brainer. The article is one of the best articles we've ever had and sets the bar very high for other articles like it.  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  21:30, 17 August 2022 (UTC)
*[[File:Yes . logo.svg|39px]] [[User:T0oxi22|T0oxi22]] ([[User talk:T0oxi22|talk]]) 21:35, 17 August 2022 (UTC)
*[[File:Yes . logo.svg|39px]] [[User:Starsense]]
*[[File:YES-Snowboards-logo.jpg|30px]] [[User:Renereve|Renereve]] ([[User talk:Renereve|talk]])
*{{Support}} [[User:Javants|Javants]] ([[User talk:Javants|talk]]) 23:55, 17 August 2022 (UTC)
*{{Support}} [[User:Solace II|Solace II]] ([[User talk:Solace II|talk]]) 04:32, 18 August 2022 (UTC)
*[[User:Nathan1123|Nathan1123]] ([[User talk:Nathan1123|talk]]) 20:28, 19 August 2022 (UTC)
*[[User:Andy Irons|Andy Irons]] ([[User talk:Andy Irons|talk]]) 10:57 19 August 2022 (UTC)
*[[User:Nathanadrian|Nathanadrian]] ([[User talk:Nathanadrian|talk]])

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== Candidate for Featured Article: Mák’ai language ==
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::Consensus is clear: the nomination passes unopposed. The article will be featured and added to the front page pool of featured articles. Congrats [[User:Javants]]! [[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 16:53, 3 January 2023 (UTC)

Hello everyone,

I would like to propose a vote on the elevation of [[Mák’ai language]] to the status of Featured Article. There has been a recent general desire among the community to grant more non-nation articles the status of Featured Article to better showcase the breadth of projects undertaken on the wiki, and I believe that the Mák’ai language article is a good candidate for this. The article is the most extensive language article that I know of and is augmented with extensive audio recordings, images, and maps. Additionally, the article also includes three associated pages - [[Mák’ai language/Lexicon]], a dictionary; [[Mák’ai language/Poetry and songs]], a corpus of poetry written in the Mák’ai language); and [[Book:Mk'anbu mruk'í Mák’ai-wawá! - Chapter 1|Book:Mk'anbu mruk'í Mák’ai-wawá!]], a textbook for learning the language. I believe nominating this article for Featured Status may be the first step in increasing the breadth of Featured Articles on this wiki, and therein better reflecting the quality and diversity of works within our community.

===Support===

:{{Support}} Strongest support. Its official recognition and inclusion as a featured article will be an excellent way to start the new year strong. I am always thoroughly impressed by your works and this article is a true testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship you have put into this community.  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  08:15, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
:{{Support}} Nothing else needs to be said. -[[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]] ([[User talk:Mythopoeia|talk]]) 08:22, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
:{{Support}} [[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 13:20, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
:[[File:Yes_._logo.svg|30px]] [[User:T0oxi22|T0oxi22]] ([[User talk:T0oxi22|talk]]) 20:22, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
:{{Support}} [[User:Andy Irons|Andy Irons]] ([[User talk:Andy Irons|talk]]) 11:20, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
:{{Support}} --[[User:Solaris2019|Solaris2019]] ([[User talk:Solaris2019|talk]]) 00:03, 2 January 2023 (UTC)
:{{Support}} [[User:DatMaster001|DatMaster001]] ([[User talk:DatMaster001|talk]]) 00:25, 2 January 2023 (UTC)
:[[File:Yes (Israel)-Logo.svg|30px]] [[User:Nathanadrian|Nathanadrian]] ([[User talk:Nathanadrian|talk]]) 05:40, 2 January 2023 (UTC)
:{{Support}} D̗íyak! :) [[User:Diesel.mov|Diesel.mov]] ([[User talk:Diesel.mov|talk]]) 18:54, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

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== Main Page: Patron Article of the Month addition ==
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::After several days, there has been no opposition to the proposal. Subsequently, the addition to the main page will be made as proposed. [[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 15:48, 2 September 2023 (UTC)

Hello everyone,

I am about ready to set up a Patreon account for the Constructed Worlds Wiki to allow the community to help pay for the site's monthly web-hosting costs. As one of the potential benefits of an as-of-yet undetermined tier, I would like to get feedback on the potential inclusion of a "Patron Article of the Month" section to the Main Page. A Patron of this benefit tier will be allowed to select an article (either their own or any other on-site article) to have featured on the main page for a month. The next month, the next patron of that same tier will get to make a selection. If another patron signs up for this benefit tier while on this second patron's month, they will get the next month after them. Once the list of patrons has been run through, it will loop back to the first patron.

To demonstrate this I have created '''[[Main Page/Sandbox]]''' to show what it would look like. Personally, I think that this patron box should go right above the navboxes at the bottom of the page (immediately below the About the Wiki and Paracosmic Awards sections, which include merit-based achievements such as Featured Articles), because it's essentially a paid advertisement (albeit totally on-site as no external linking would be allowed).

There is also the possibility of eschewing the monthly rotation in favour of the random selection of articles from a list, where Patrons can update their selected features as they please. Personally I dislike this system because I think MediaWiki is bad at choosing randomly and also it devalues the placement of articles on the Main Page.

I'm happy to hear suggestions and concerns about this. At the very least, once the Patreon is set up, the names of every patron will be included in a small box on the Main Page, so this discussion is just about the possibility of page promotions being included as a Patreon tier benefit. [[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 17:10, 31 August 2023 (UTC)

===Support===
*{{Support}} [[User:F0rsaken|F0rsaken]] ([[User talk:F0rsaken|talk]]) 17:18, 31 August 2023 (UTC)
*{{Support}} [[User:Soilaf|Soilaf]] ([[User talk:Soilaf|talk]]) 18:48, 31 August 2023 (UTC)
*{{Support}} [[User:DatMaster001|DatMaster001]] ([[User talk:DatMaster001|talk]]) 18:49, 31 August 2023 (UTC)
*{{Support}}  <span style="background:#ffcc00ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#0044aaff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''Centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  00:21, 1 September 2023 (UTC)

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== Proposal to apply to the Independent Wiki Federation ==

I have recently become aware of the [https://iwf-website.vercel.app/ Independent Wiki Federation], an association of independently-administrated wikis which aims to create a community of collaboration and shared knowledge between its members:

{{cquote|author=[https://iwf-website.vercel.app/about IWF About page]|
'''Mission'''
*Forming an alliance of independently operated wikis that focus on lifestyle, entertainment, and gaming.
*Fostering a Community of Practice where group members have a shared passion of developing wikis, and learn to do it better as they help each other, share knowledge, skills, and interact regularly.
*Building friendships and collaborations between IWF members
}}

As Conworlds' technician, I think it would be very valuable for our wiki to be a member of this organization. I am capable of simply maintaining the back-end of this wiki, but I am always trying to learn new ways to demonstrably enhance the quality of the site for users. Not to be too morbid, but in the unlikely event of my incapacitation from caring for Conworlds, I think having an association between Conworlds and a community of technically-minded wiki developers is an invaluable connection.

As an 11-year veteran Conworlds user, I believe the IWF's principles align with the fundamental values of our community. Back when Conworlds was on Wikia, the admins made a point of reaching out to the admins of sister-genre wikis to foster inter-wiki collaboration and community growth. Conworlds has not maintained its ties to other wikis as we continue grow more distant from Fandom's ecosystem. Since our detachment from Miraheze, we have pretty much relied on the strength of our existing community to foster the interest of others. Joining an alliance of indie wikis seems like common sense in opening a new pathway for outside interest in our vibrant community and our cherished projects.

For these reasons, I am submitting for the community's consideration a proposal to apply to the Independent Wiki Federation. Please voice your comments or concerns here on the village pump in the Discussion section below. [[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 00:35, 27 November 2023 (UTC)

===Support===
*{{Support}} [[User:Fizzyflapjack|Fizzyflapjack]] ([[User talk:Fizzyflapjack|talk]]) 00:35, 27 November 2023 (UTC)
*{{Support}} [[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]]
*{{Support}} [[User:Emelxa|Emelxa]] ([[User talk:Emelxa|talk]]) 02:29, 27 November 2023 (UTC)

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Constructed Worlds:About

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{{About Conworlds}}
The '''Constructed Worlds Wiki''' (also known as '''Constructed Worlds''', '''Conworlds Wiki''', or simply '''Conworlds''') is an online {{W|free content}} wiki-based community that hosts {{W|worldbuilding|constructed worlds}} and {{W|alternate history}} projects. Anyone can participate and create content. Writers can create their own independent, closed projects or join in collaborative projects with other writers. Articles are primarily written in an {{W|encyclopedia|encyclopedic}} format, emulating the style and content of {{W|Wikipedia}}, the most well-known online encyclopedia. In addition to encyclopedic entries, writers may also write content in other forms of writing, including story-based narratives or essays in designated namespaces. The Constructed Worlds Wiki openly encourages creativity and invites everyone to share their own worlds.

The original [https://conworld.fandom.com Constructed Worlds Wiki] was founded in 2006 by [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/User:Yanus Yanus] on {{W|Fandom (website)|Wikia}} (now known as Fandom). It became the premier worldbuilding community based on a wiki platform and featured over 13,000 pages. In 2017, the Constructed Worlds Wiki created a wiki on Miraheze due to disagreements with certain changes implemented by Fandom. The Constructed Worlds Wiki officially migrated to Miraheze on May 22, 2018 after Fandom announced its decision to discontinue use of Monobook, a skin that made the appearance of the wiki look similar to Wikipedia. Select projects and articles were ported over to the Constructed Worlds Wiki on Miraheze, including the flagship projects, ''[[Altverse I]]'' and ''[[Project Genesis]]''. Since then, the wiki has developed its own, exclusive content, such as ''[[Altverse II]]'', ''[[Vandverse]]'', ''[[Origo Mundi]]'', and the ''[[Peoples of Urulia]]''. In early August 2021, over three years after the move, many of the largest projects on Fandom which were not originally ported were brought to Miraheze, including ''[[The Nearly Real World]]'' and ''[[Future World]]''. As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}, it has {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} content pages. Although the Constructed Worlds Wiki on Miraheze is independent and separate from the Constructed Worlds Wiki on Fandom (both maintaining their own administration and policies), under the principles of the "[[Constructed Worlds:One community, two systems|One community, two systems]]" (OCTS), both versions of the wiki are part of one unified community with shared userbases and administrators, together with the Constructed Worlds Wiki's official [[Constructed Worlds:Discord|Discord server]].

The wiki operates under a system of [[Constructed Worlds:Principles|principles]], [[Constructed Worlds:Policies and guidelines|policies, and guidelines]] to ensure quality, consistency, orderliness, and professionalism throughout the wiki. Its administration runs with a mostly hands-off approach, allowing users to create content freely without fear of censorship, edit warring, or deletion except where the content violates global Miraheze policies or the wiki's own policies. The administration also enforces disciplinary measures against disruptive behavior and edits done in bad faith such as vandalism or plagiarism. In addition, administration helps arbitrate disputes between editors, both on the wiki and the wiki's official Discord server. The wiki is based on consensus-building and collaboration, meaning editors are welcome to engage in civil discussion related to the wiki's state of affairs, policies, and administration.

As mentioned earlier, the wiki hosts collaborative projects. Collaborative projects generally have their own internal rules and guidelines, as well as administration or moderation team. Each collaborative project may set their own requirements and standards. Editors who wish to participate in such projects are encouraged to reach out to the project leadership for advice and counsel. Unauthorized editing are subject to reversion or deletion, and repeated editing without permission may result in warnings or blocking. In addition, every editor has the right to create and maintain their own individual projects. Although the wiki is free source under the Creative Commons license, this wiki does not allow plagiarism of any works within this wiki or outside the wiki to be hosted. It also does not allow users to make unsolicited editing on closed-off projects without the permission of the original authors or contributors (minor edits such as grammatical fixes or formatting fixes do not count).

===History===
{{Main|Constructed Worlds:History}}
{{Timeline of release years
| title = Major Constructed Worlds Wiki projects
| subtitle = Based on initial year of creation
| 2005 = [[Might and Power]]
| 2006 = [[The Nearly Real World]]/[[Lorica]]
| 2008 = [[Future World]]
| 2010 = [[:Category:Future World Next-Gen|Future World N-G]]/[[Southern Cross Republic|SCR]]/[[Pangam-Pangat]]
| 2011 = [[Irradiated Earth]]
| 2012 = [[Lecrotia]]/[[Republic of Atlion]]
| 2014 = ''[[Altverse I]]''/[[The Multiversal Chronicles]]
| 2017 = [[Liberta]]/[[Project Genesis|PG]] (original)
| 2018 = [[Origo Mundi]]
| 2019 = [[Kalșeri]]/''[[Vandverse]]''/[[Paradise Island's World|Paradise Island]]
| 2020 = ''[[Altverse II]]''/[[Ocean City (server)|Ocean City]]
| 2021 = ''[[Merveilles des Morte]]''
| 2022 = [[Project Genesis|PGII]]/[[Portal:Sanctuary Stars|Sanctuary Stars]]/[[Project Exodus|PE]]/''[[Peoples of Urulia|Urulia]]''
}}
{{Constructed Worlds timeline}}

The Constructed Worlds Wiki was originally founded on March 22, 2005 by the user [https://conworld.fandom/wiki/User:Yanus Yanus] on Fandom, then known as Wikia. Their first edit, and therefore, the oldest edit in the wiki's history was the [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page?oldid=2 main page], which described the wiki as a "Conworld Wikicity" and introduced the project [[Might and Power]]. Yanus's activity was minimal and within days of the wiki's founding, they went inactive. They returned briefly again for the final time in September 2006 and notably promoted the user [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/User:Cprhodesact Cprhodesact], the creator of [[United Islands of Georgeland|Georgeland]] and [[The Nearly Real World]] project, as an administrator.

The wiki continued to grow in projects and users during Cprhodesact's ''de facto'' status as the wiki's sole administration. The Nearly Real World was the flagship project on the wiki, which was a constructed world based on Earth that featured fictitious landmasses in addition to the real world's continents. The project was one of the earliest and largest collaborative projects, which became a source of inspiration for other future projects.

Cprhodesact was later promoted to bureaucrat in 2008 by the Wikia staff, with staff member CatherineMunro stating his promotion was due to Cprhodesact being "the only active admin at Conworld". During Cprhodesact's sole adminship, the wiki experienced issues ranging from forum accessibility to a backlog of pages marked for deletion. The user [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/User:Tel_Loiryn Tel Loiryn], creator of [[Lorica]], [[Warpcraft]], and [[Faith]], lobbied for a more proactive wiki administration. She gained a group of like-minded followers and won two requests for adminship elections by late 2008. Tel Loiryn was subsequently promoted in October 2008, ending Cprhodesact's status as the wiki's only active administrator.

[[File:Constructed Worlds Wiki logo (2010).png|thumb|150px|Constructed Worlds logo during the Old Guard ages]]
In 2009, the wiki reached its 4,000th article milestone, although the significant majority of pages were stubs. Nonetheless, users including [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/United_Planets United Planets], [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Warmonkey Super Warmonkey], [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/TimeMaster Time Master], and [https://conworld.fandom/wiki/Woogers Woogers] emerged with their own projects, including [[Future World]], a future history project that became the wiki's newest flagship project. The aforementioned users were among the wiki's most prolific editors at the time and they would each ultimately attain sysop rights. Their ascension to administration and dominance during the wiki's early years has led to the application of the historiographical term of "Old Guard". Some of the earliest best works on the wiki included [[Ivalice]] and the [[Allied States of America]].

Other noteworthy contributors who debuted or were active during this era included [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/User:Cunha Cunha]/[https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/User:ACunha ACunha] (creator of the [[Southern Cross Republic]]), [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/Tharnton345 Tharnton345] (creator of [[Leubantia]]), [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/User:Sir_Spart_Sparklbox Sir Spart Sparklbox] (creator of [[Heigard]]), [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/User:Detectivekenny Detectivekenny] (creator of [[Pangam-Pangat]] and the [[Grand Yarphese Republic]]), and [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/User:Horton11 Horton11] (creator of [[Mariana]]).

[[File:Flag of Everett.png|thumb|250px|Flag of the [[Union of Everett]], a prominent [[Future World]] project during the Old Guard Golden Age by {{U|United Planets}}]]
During the Old Guard Golden Age, the Constructed Worlds Wiki experienced a flourishing community of writers and major collaborative projects. It is distinctive for the levels of activity that the wiki experienced at the time and the amount of new users that joined the wiki who were interested in worldbuilding. The flagship projects of The Nearly Real World and Future World were at their peak levels of activity, and prominent users including {{U|Fizzyflapjack}} (then known as Minecraftian), {{U|Mythopoeia}} (then known as -Sunkist-), {{U|Falloutfan08}}, and {{U|Vivaporius}} emerged as newcomers.

[[File:Age of Stagnation nadir.png|thumb|250px|An excerpt from community discussion with United Planets' disagreements with Vivaporius and TimeMaster, exemplifying the Age of Stagnation's mood and the wiki's state of being]]
The Age of Stagnation was a period of significant decline and inactive administration. Personal drama and intra-project infighting led to disruption on the wiki's content creation by its most active users. The wiki's flagship projects of The Nearly Real World and Future World (as well as the latter's rebooted version, Future World Next-Gen) suffered extensively from user disputes. Future World experienced an internal conflict between realism and futurism, which resulted in the project's disruption. Super Warmonkey pulled the Allied States of America subproject from Future World and forked it over to a separate wiki, and created an on-wiki fork of Future World known as [[New Era]], and another prominent user, {{U|BIPU}}, also exited the project. The [[Republic of Atlion]], another collaborative project, also failed to last due to drama.

On June 1, 2013, there were calls to elect two new administrators to replace the inactive administration. During the June 2013 adminship elections, Vivaporius and Super Warmonkey were confirmed as new administrators, while no other administrator faced demotion due to limited support.

[[File:Constructed Worlds Wiki logo (Fandom).png|thumb|150px|Constructed Worlds logo used on Fandom since 2015]]

The Renaissance was a period that coincided with a wave of new users from community-adjacent wikis including the Cyber Nations Wiki {{U|Centrist16}} (then known as JustinVuong) and {{U|Emelxa}} (then known as Bowwow828) and the Alternate History Wiki ({{U|Candiesrgood}} and {{U|United Republic}}). The wiki witnessed an increased level of engagement with the Alternate History Wiki as well as rekindled interest in a collaborative project.

On August 2, 2014, the user Centrist16, who had joined the wiki in 2011 but went inactive afterwards, created the [[Kingdom of Sierra]], which initially existed as a standalone project. Its depth and comprehensiveness spurned interest among the remnant Old Guard users and new users. On October 5, 2014, ''[[Altverse I|Altverse]]'' was created, establishing a new collaborative project.

By 2015, ''Altverse'' amassed a sizable community of newcomers as well as Old Guard era members, including ACunha, {{U|AnnaOurLittleAlice}}, [https://conworld.fandom.com/wiki/Happy65 Happy65], {{U|DatMaster001}} (then known as TheMaster001), Fizzyflapjack, {{U|Zabuza825}}, and {{U|AWpCR}} (then known as AlbertWeskerpwnsChrisRedfield). Aside from ''Altverse'', other projects emerged during this period, including [[The Multiversal Chronicles]] (then known as The Next Renaissance). There were also efforts to revive The Nearly Real World, as exemplified through the integration of the [[Seafaring Confederation]] into the project.

Members of Altverse began pushing renewed efforts to housekeep the wiki and introduce stricter quality control within the community. A proposal by Fizzyflapjack in April 2015 faced resistance from the Old Guard however, foreshadowing a conflict between the newer generation of users and their sympathizers and the older generation of users. The Conworlds Quality Control, better known as the CQC, was formed based on the newer generation's grievances.

The CQC was the wiki's first so-called "party" and consisted of four members: Centrist16, Emelxa, Dog of War, and Fizzyflapjack. It was also backed by Mythopoeia, AnnaOurLittleAlice, {{U|CnocBride}}, and other members of Altverse. During the month of January 2016, the CQC aggressively pushed for wiki reform regarding quality control, which faced continued opposition by the Old Guard. After TimeMaster deleted Emelxa's original declaration, the CQC released another declaration stating "WE WILL NOT STAY SILENT", garnering attention from Vivaporius, who promised to allow the CQC to air their grievances. Following the incident, TimeMaster expressed common ground with some of the CQC's aims and goals on quality control.

Tensions between TimeMaster and the CQC grew over the course of the year of 2016. The CQC had begun to organize its activities off-site on [[Constructed Worlds:Skype|Skype]] as a clique, and operating as the primary coordinators of Altverse. Growing dissatisfaction with TimeMaster's actions and attitude towards change resulted in talks to promote Centrist16 as a bureaucrat, in order to safeguard and achieve the CQC's interests. The wiki at-large remained ambivalent towards the situation, and content continued to flourish in the backdrop of behind-the-scenes drama.

On August 26, 2016, Centrist16 formally petitioned to TimeMaster, requesting bureaucratship. A community consensus discussion was opened the following day. The consensus ended with 7–1, with all ayes from the CQC, and the sole nay from TimeMaster himself. After two months of inaction, TimeMaster finally conceded and promoted Centrist16 as bureaucrat on October 13, 2016.

With Centrist16 now as bureaucrat, he promoted Fizzyflapjack as an administrator on October 13, 2016, and later Emelxa, incorporating the CQC into the new wiki administration. Dog of War was also briefly administrator but he requested removal of such rights. The CQC began to mass delete articles below a certain threshold of quality and content size. Within months of the CQC's ascension into power, thousands of low-quality pages were deleted.

The CQC also switched its primary mode of communication over Discord, which soon became a server open to the general public for members from the Constructed Worlds Wiki. The level of interaction between the Constructed Worlds Wiki and the Alternate History Wiki also accelerated. The Alternate History Wiki's mass migration onto the Constructed Worlds Wiki Discord server made it easier for users from both communities to interact. Later, the Alternate History Wiki created its own Discord server, inspired in part to the [https://althistory.fandom.com/wiki/Alternative_History:TSPTF TSPTF]'s experiences on the Constructed Worlds Wiki Discord.

By late 2017, the Constructed Worlds Wiki Discord became an integrated part of the wiki and became affectionately known as "Conworlds Fam". Its Discord widget was featured prominently on the wiki's sidebar on the default Oasis skin and its links were shared zealously by members of the CQC. Within the Discord server itself, the channels were divided into various topics, including general interest, projects, politics, and shitposting, as well as secret CQC channels.

By the spring of 2018, the CQC moved forward with the overseeing of the wiki's migration to Miraheze. The early migration experienced issues with Miraheze's inconsistent and erratic server issues, causing numerous 503 backend errors. Another significant issue that affected the new wiki on Miraheze was a bug which caused .svg files to not load properly on wiki thumbnails.

The Dark Age was a period of general decline on both the Constructed Worlds Wiki and its Discord server. Wiki activity diminished, including on work related to ''Altverse'', and discussions on the server became dominated by non-wiki-related discussion. Following several changes in leadership, the server came under the ownership of Emelxa in June 2019. Ongoing project disputes related to ''Altverse'' eventually led to the project's dissolution in early 2020, followed by a revival of the project as ''[[Altverse II]]''. During this time, the wiki launched its official Minecraft server, [[Ocean City (server)|Ocean City]]. After Emelxa left the community on July 23, 2020, Vivaporius became the server owner, while Centrist16 remained the bureaucrat on the Constructed Worlds Wiki, cementing the present-day "One community, two systems" model.

Since then, the Constructed Worlds Wiki has undergone a revival in activity and interest. New users such as {{U|S.mustafaamir}}, {{U|Worldmaker18}}, and {{U|Andy Irons}} joined the wiki, contributing to ''Altverse II'' and other projects such as ''[[Origo Mundi]]'' and ''[[Vandverse]]''. Users such as {{U|Emalia}} and {{U|T0oxi22}} joined the community, and the ''[[Merveilles des Morte]]'' project was imported onto the wiki after it was temporarily banned on the Alternate History Wiki. Quality-of-life edits were made for the wiki, including an extensive categorization overhaul by Centrist16, and the creation of administration-related articles in effort to increase search engine optimization (SEO) for the wiki.

In 2022, several new projects were introduced, including a revival of [[Project Genesis]] and the [[Aidus]]-[[Anunia]] worlds (consolidated later as [[Sanctuary Stars]]. In May 2022, the Constructed Worlds Wiki switched to a new official Discord server and Vivaporius was stripped of all administrative roles due to a number of longstanding controversies. In October 2022, Mythopoeia launched a new low fantasy collaborative project called the ''[[Peoples of Urulia]]''.

===Worldbuilding and alternate history===
{{Main|Constructed Worlds:What is conworlding?}}
{{See also|Constructed Worlds:What Conworlds is not}}

===Contributors===

===Copyrights===
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==Principles, policies, and guidelines==
{{Main|Constructed Worlds:Principles|Constructed Worlds:Policies and guidelines}}

==Contributing==

==FAQ==

==See also==

*[[Constructed Worlds:Administration]]
*[[Constructed Worlds:Beginner's guide]]
*[[Constructed Worlds:Comparison of Miraheze and Fandom]]
*[[Constructed Worlds:Editing]]
*[[Constructed Worlds:Manual of Style]]
**[[Constructed Worlds:Manual of Style/Layout]]
*[[Constructed Worlds:QSS and QAA]]
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| native_name = Astoria
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| government_type = Semi-presidential parliamentary constitutional republic
| leader_title1 = [[President of Astoria|President]]
| leader_name1 = [[Brendan Shepard]]
| leader_title2 = [[First Minister of Astoria|First Minister]]
| leader_name2 = [[Ryan Remsu]]
| legislature = [[Parliament of Astoria|Parliament]]
| upper_house = [[Senate of Astoria]]
| lower_house = [[House of Representatives of Astoria|House of Representatives]]
| sovereignty_type = {{W|Independence}}
| sovereignty_note = from the {{W|United States}}
| established_event1 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Declaration of Independence|Declaration of Independence]]
| established_date1 = September 1, 1863
| established_event2 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Protectorate Act of Astoria|Protectorate Act]]
| established_date2 = December 11, 1863
| established_event3 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Corrective Act|Corrective Act]]
| established_date3 = August 28, 1901
| established_event4 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Unilateral Declaration of Independence|Unilateral Independence]]
| established_date4 = March 18, 1909
| established_event5 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Constitution of Astoria|Constitution]]
| established_date5 = May 8, 1909
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| population_census_year = 2020
| population_census_rank = 64th
| population_estimate = 19,904,051
| population_estimate_year = 2022
| population_estimate_rank = 64th
| GDP_PPP = {{increase}} $1.55 trillion
| GDP_PPP_year = 2022
| GDP_PPP_rank = 6th
| GDP_PPP_per_capita = {{increase}} $78,176
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'''Astoria''', officially the '''Republic of Astoria''', is a country in {{W|North America}}. The {{W|Pacific Ocean}} forms its western border while the {{W|Rocky Mountains}} forms its eastern border with [[Superior]]. To the north is [[Alaska]] and [[Sierra]] is to the south

Astoria is the world's {{W|List of countries and dependencies by area|41st largest country}} and encompasses roughly 42,303 islands. Astoria's largest islands are by order; {{W|Vancouver Island}}, {{W|Graham Island}}, {{W|Moresby Island}}, {{W|Princess Royal Island}}, {{W|Pitt Island}}, {{W|Banks Island (British Columbia)|Banks Island}} and {{W|Whidbey Island}}. Astoria is divided into 8 provinces and 352 {{W|Tribe (Native American)|tribal bands and reservations}}. The 2020 census recorded a population of about 19.9 million making Astoria the {{W|List of countries and dependencies by population|world's 64th most populous country}}. 71.9% of the population are {{W|non-Hispanic White}} and 10.1% are of {{W|Asian people|Asian}} descent, 12.2% are of Hispanic/Latino ancestry and the remaining 5.8% comprise of Native Americans, Black Astorians, and other ethnic groups. 68.5% of Astorians live in urban areas. 63.8% of the nation's population lives within the {{W|Pacific Northwest Corridor}}, a region stretching from {{W|Vancouver}} to {{W|Eugene, Oregon|Eugene}}. As of 2020, 737,015 resided within the capital and largest city, Seattle, and another 4.1 million live within its greater metropolitan area.

Archeological and genetic evidence indicate that the first inhabitants of North America arrived to Astoria approximately 14,000 years ago during the {{W|Late Pleistocene}} period. Astoria's most prominent indigenous group, the {{W|Coast Salish}}, had established permanent settlements as early as 3000 BCE. Evidence of other significant indigenous settlements include {{W|Marpole Midden}}, which lasted from 2000 BCE to 450 CE.

English explorers first discovered Astoria in 1579 by {{W|Francis Drake}}. {{W|Greek people|Greek}} explorer {{W|Juan de Fuca}} reportedly discovered the {{W|Strait of Juan de Fuca}} in 1592. Two major continental crossings into Astoria were conducted by Europeans in 1793 by the British and in 1805 by America. The Spanish were the first in 1789 to establish a settlement in Astoria, on Vancouver Island, but was abandoned on 1795. {{W|Fort St. James}} in 1806 was established by a British expedition, and is historically the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in Astoria. Astoria as an organized state began with the settlement of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor City, Astoria|Astor City]] in 1811 by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pacific Fur Company|Pacific Fur Company]], a venture of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#John Jacob Astor|John Jacob Astor]]. Astor financially supported {{W|James Polk}} during the {{W|1844 United State presidential election|1844 election}} to secure America's claims in the {{W|Pacific Northwest}} in an attempt to secure personal financial interests in the region. Britain relinquished its claims up to the {{W|54th parallel north}} during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Oregon Treaty|Oregon Treaty]] in 1846 in an effort to calm tensions with the United States.

After the failed admission of Oregon into the union in 1859, discontent within the territory spiraled. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier Astor|Kier Astor]] moved his wealth and family to Astoria City in 1860, inspired by [[Charles I]], to set the foundations for a secessionist movement. During the {{W|American Civil War}}, Astoria officially seceded from the {{W|United States}} as the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Commonwealth of Astoria|Commonwealth of Astoria]] and in 1863 became a protectorate of the United Kingdom. It joined [[Superior]] the [[Northeast Union]] during the [[War of Contingency]].

Astoria grew economically in the aftermath of the war and its population grew significantly during the 1870s and 1880s. Seattle and {{W|Portland, Oregon|Portland}} grew exponentially during the {{W|Klondike Gold Rush}}. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Astoria experienced a wave of social upheaval. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Gerhardt Astor|Gerhardt Astor]] and his supporters overthrew the democratically elected government in 1901, establishing a {{W|guided democracy|managed democratic state}} under the control of the Astor family. Astoria issued a {{W|unilateral declaration of independence}} to the United Kingdom in 1909 and promulgated its [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Constitution of Astoria|modern constitution]] shortly after. Tensions between Astoria and Canada escalated in 1929 after an ultimatum was placed on British Columbia and diplomatic relations were severed. In 1931 a series of skirmished ignited along its border resulting in the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor-Canadian War|Astor-Canadian War]]. Canada's invasion was halted by internal strife during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Crimson Spring|Crimson Spring]] and hostilities ended with the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Treaty of Vancouver|Treaty of Vancouver]] in 1932. During the [[First Great War]] Astoria fought alongside the [[Entente Impériale]] and remained neutral during the [[Second Great War]].

Astoria has maintained a policy of {{W|armed neutrality}} since 1961 and throughout the latter half of the 20th century {{W|developed county|developed}} into a {{W|mixed market economy}} with a high {{W|human development}} and {{W|standard of living}}. It ranks last among democratic states in North America in {{W|political freedom}} and {{W|governing transparency}}. Astoria maintains strong relations with [[Sierra]], [[Superior]], [[Brazoria]], [[Manitoba]] and [[Alaska]] and is a member of the [[Conference of American States]]. It is a founding member of the [[League of Nations]], and a regular member of the {{W|Organization of American States}} (OAS), {{W|Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development}} (OECD), the {{W|World Bank}} and the {{W|International Monetary Fund}} (IMF).
==Etymology==
From the name of John Jacob Astor (1763–1848), first used for {{W|Fort Astoria}} built at the mouth of the {{W|Columbia River}} in 1811. The family name Astor is of Franco-Germanic origin, and in {{W|Old Occitan|Old Provençal}} "astur" means {{W|goshawk}}. This name was applied as a nickname for someone resembling a bird of prey. Astor as a surname in Germany originates from the {{W|Waldensians}} who fled persecution in southern [[France]] to southwest [[Germany]]. The founding Astor family traces its lineage to the Waldensians of {{W|Chiavenna}}, [[Italy]].

==History==
{{Main|History of Astoria}}
===Pre-Columbian===
{{Main|Indigenous peoples of Astoria}}
[[file:Tlingit_totem_pole.png|left|thumb|200px|{{W|Tlingit}} totem pole in {{W|Atlin, British Columbia|Atlin}}, the Tlingit historically were a prominent tribe in northernmost Astoria]]
The region that makes up modern-day Astoria (and the rest of the {{W|Pacific Northwest}} has been said to be one of the earliest inhabited regions in {{W|North America}}, with humans having resided in the {{W|Olympic Peninsula}} since 9,000 BCE. Other parts of Astoria have housed human life from up to 14,500-15,000 years ago. Many of these people lived around the {{W|Columbia River}}, especially in the {{W|Columbia River Gorge}}. By 8,000 BCE permanent settlements had started to crop up around the Columbia River and coastal regions. Tribes near the Columbia River were often richer than neighboring tribes thanks to their control of Celilo Falls which enabled them to control the trade of salmon, which was a prized resource in the region.

Notable tribes that resided near coastal regions {{W|Lummi}}, {{W|Makah}}, {{W|Chinook, Washington|Chinook}}, {{W|Quinault, Washington|Quinault}}, {{W|Snohomish tribe|Snohomish}}, and the {{W|Quileute}}. Tribes that were located in the east (known as plateau tribes) included the {{W|Palus people|Palus}}, {{W|Cayuse people|Cayuse}}, {{W|Klickitat people|Klickitat}}, {{W|Nez Perce people|Nez Perce}}, {{W|Syilx}}, {{W|Yakama}}, {{W|Wenatchi}}, and {{W|Spokane people|Spokane}}. Tribes in southern region included the {{W|Takelma}}, {{W|Umpqua people|Umpqua}}, {{W|Molala}}, {{W|Bannock people|Bannock}}, {{W|Kalapuya}}, {{W|Shasta people|Shasta}} and {{W|Klamath people|Klamath}}. The {{W|Northern Shoshone}}, {{W|Coeur d'Alene people|Coeur d'Alene}}, {{W|Ktunaxa}}, {{W|Umatilla people|Umatilla}}, and {{W|Walla Walla people|Walla Walla}} resided in the south east.The Quadra's and Vancouver's Island similarly was the home to many indigenous people such as the {{W|Kwakwaka'wakw}}, {{W|Nuu-chah-nulth}}, and the {{W|Coast Salish peoples}}. Many of these people were the first people to come into contact with Europeans when they colonized the historic region of Oregon.
===European discovery and colonization===
{{Main|Colonization of Astoria}}
The earliest European to sight Astoria was {{W|Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo}} in 1543. {{W|Juan de Fuca}} mapped out the {{W|Strait of Juan de Fuca}} in 1592. However, serious exploration of the Pacific Northwest was first seriously undertaken by {{W|Juan José Pérez Hernández}} on behalf of the {{W|Spanish Empire}} in accordance to their {{W|Spanish expeditions to the Pacific Northwest|claims}} to the region in 1774. A year later {{W|Bruno de Heceta}} also made a expedition to the region as well as {{W|Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra}}. Heceta was claimed land north of the {{W|Quinault River}} in order to counter {{W|Russian Empire|Russian}} expansion into North America. Meanwhile, Quadra managed to reach the mouth of the Columbia River. The region soon became a valuable trading outlet between the Americas and {{W|East Asia}}.

In 1778 {{W|United Kingdom|British}} Captain {{W|James Cook}} set out to search for the {{W|Northwest Passage}}, which resulted in him exploring the {{W|Oregon Coast}}. This prompted in the 1780s for the {{W|maritime fur trade}} to emerge in the region. However, British influence in the region led to tensions between Britannia and Spain, who eventually signed the {{W|Nootka Convention}} which opened up the region to both British and Russian influence. The newly emerged {{W|United States of America}} also laid claim to the region. Further Spanish explorations were undertaken by {{W|Manuel Quimper}} and {{W|Francisco de Eliza}}. However, the most successful expedition up to that date was done by {{W|George Vancouver}} who not only fully mapped out the Quadra's and Vancouver's Island but also reached {{W|Puget Sound}}, of which he claimed all land south of it for Britain.

American exploration started with {{W|Robert Gray (sea captain)|Robert Gray}}, who found the mouth of the Columbia River. In 1804 American {{W|President of the United States|President}} {{W|Thomas Jefferson}} commissioned navigators {{W|Meriwether Lewis}} and {{W|William Clark}} to explore the western regions of North America, which resulted in the {{W|Lewis and Clark Expedition}}, where they began an extensive expedition of what would become Astoria. Notably, the travelers came across many Native American tribes, which they noticed had more gender equality than other tribes in the east. One such Native American they met was {{W|Sacagawea}} near Salmon, who helped guide them to the Pacific Ocean. The expedition saw the first mapping out of the {{W|Clearwater River (Idaho)|Clearwater}}, {{W|Snake River|Snake}}, and Columbia rivers as well as {{W|Mount Hood}}.

Canadian-British explorer {{W|David Thompson (explorer)|David Thompson}} explored the full length of the Columbia River in 1807, where he reaffirmed Britains's claims to the region, trying to create a trading outpost for the {{W|North West Company}}. The American {{W|Pacific Fur Company}} competed with the North West Company for fur trading in the region, which saw increased British and American immigration. Early American and British settlers also took up the role of missionaries to the Native Americans. {{W|Henry H. Spalding}} was a preacher who helped set up the first Astorian school, and irrigation system and also introduced potatoes to the region. {{W| Old Mission State Park|Cataldo Mission}}, constructed by Catholic missionaries became an important post for traveling traders, settlers, and miners. The settlement of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor City, Astoria|Astor City]] began in 1811 by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pacific Fur Company|Pacific Fur Company]], a venture of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#John Jacob Astor|John Jacob Astor]]. Astor financially supported {{W|James Polk}} during the {{W|1844 United State presidential election|1844 election}} to secure America's claims in the {{W|Pacific Northwest}} in an attempt to secure personal financial interests in the region.

Since 1816, both the United States and Britain claimed the region, which was known at the time as {{W|Oregon Country}}. Previously Russia had laid claim to the region along with Spain, however, Britain nullified these claims with treaties. Nevertheless, America continued to encourage American immigration to the region, hoping to eventually annex it into America. American immigration to the region was spurred by the establishment of the {{W|Oregon Trail}}, which was laid out by the {{W|mountain men}} of the fur trade. Britain relinquished its claims up to the {{W|54th parallel north}} during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Oregon Treaty|Oregon Treaty]] in 1846 in an effort to calm tensions with the United States.

Employment in lumber extraction and processing attracted settlers to Astoria throughout the 1840s and 1850s. In 1851 the city of Seattle was established by the {{W|Denny Party}} of {{W|Indiana}}. Seattle's earliest leader, {{W|David Swinson Maynard}}, was an advocate for indigenous rights and established positive relations with {{W|Chief Seattle}}. Maynard advocated for the city be named in his honor. The {{W|Fraser Gold Rush}} encouraged additional immigration to the region, which spurred the development of {{W|Port Townsend}} and {{W|Whatcom}} (now {{W|Bellingham, BC|Bellingham}}.

===Commonwealth and protectorate===
{{Main|Commonwealth of Astoria}}
[[File:John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham by Thomas Phillips.jpg|[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier Astor|Kier Astor]] was the largest landowner in Astoria in 1862, who sought to establish an independent state in the Pacific Northwest.|200px|right|thumb]]
[[File:Flag of the Commonwealth of Astoria.svg|thumb|left|Flag of the Commonwealth of Astoria as a protectorate of the {{W|British Empire}}.]]
In 1860, after Oregon's unsuccessful attempt to join the United States, unrest in the territory grew. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier Astor|Kier Astor]] relocated his family and wealth to Astoria City, drawing inspiration from [[Charles I]] of [[Sierra]], to establish an independent kingdom. During the {{W|American Civil War}}, Astoria officially seceded from the United States and became the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Commonwealth of Astoria|Commonwealth of Astoria]] on September 1, 1863, by a {{W|declaration of independence}}. Kier Astor, assembled various influential members of the frontier to meet at Fort Astor in Oregon, in an effort to formally draft a constitution. {{W|Charles Monck, 4th Viscount Monck}}, represented by a British delegation, reviewed the constitutional proposal by Astor and his assembly. Monck, believed Astor to have a {{W|god complex}}, and strongly disagreed with much of the language that would grant him perpetual authority over the lands that he owned in the territory. In November the convention was halted and the assembly was disbanded, and Monck pushed {{W|British parliament|Parliament}} to sign the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Protectorate Act of Astoria|Protectorate Act]] on December 11, 1863. Astoria was formally incorporated into the {{W|British Empire}} as a protectorate, with the intent of incorporating the territory into the {{W|Province of Canada}}.

Astoria in 1864 had approximately 73,124 citizens and 14,612 families. The vast majority of its inhabitants were native-born Americans, who were angered by the British's actions and rallied behind Astor and his ambitions. Astor sent a letter to {{W|Abraham Lincoln}} on Mach 11, 1865 to request an American intervention in Astoria. With the assassination of Lincoln in April, Astor's hopes for an American intervention were crushed. On July 11, 1865, Astor and the various landed gentry accepted the British's charter for the creation of an Astorian government. Due to significant setbacks due to the [[War of Contingency]], the British government maintained its control over the territory's activities. On September 2nd, 1867 the territory held its first [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1867 Astorian general election|election]], roughly a month after the {{W|1867 Canadian federal election}}. Kier Astor and his party, the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Frontier Party of Astoria|Frontier Party of Astoria]], won an absolute majority against the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Confederation Party of Astoria|Confederation Party]] who sought to integrate Astoria into Canada.

Astoria was a delegate to the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Christmas Accords|Christmas Accords]], which officially ended the War of Contingency in 1868. Astoria flourished with the proliferation of railroads in the aftermath of the war that connected it with the Sierra, [[Superior]], the newly-acquired Sierran territory of [[Deseret]] and [[Brazoria]]. Kier Astor's interest in politics and dreams for an independent state in the Pacific Northwest dwindled, instead focusing on his family's business ventures. Much of the railroads built in Astoria and connected the nation to foreign nations, were constructed by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#North Pacific Railroad|North Pacific Railroad]], a company owned by the Astors. In 1870 a second [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1870 Astorian general election|general election]] was held and the Frontier Party maintained its majority.

In 1873 a Mormon militia led a massacre against the Chinese railroad worker camp of the North Pacific Railroad Company in {{W|Glenns Ferry, Idaho|Glenns Ferry}}, causing tensions to flare between Astoria and Sierra. Astoria joined the [[Canaanite–Mormon War]] as a fourth belligerent in 1875, against both the [[Canaanism|Canaanites]] and [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Mormons]] in a defensive capacity. Astor made a pact with the indigenous peoples of the Snake River Valley, the {{W|Snake Indians}}, to fight against Mormon and Canaanite incursions into Astoria. Anti-Mormon sentiments stemmed from settler hysteria from 1857 {{W|Mountain Meadows Massacre}}, with many Astorian settlers sympathizing with the {{W|Baker–Fancher party}}. The Astorian Parliament passed laws that made Mormon settlement illegal and in 1876 passed the Mormon Extermination Act. Local militias were ordered to target Mormon settlers throughout Astoria's interior, which historians consider a {{W|genocide}}.

Concurrent with Astoria's war with Mormon and Canaanite settlers, Astoria informally entered the [[Sierran Civil War]] in support of [[Charles I]]. Kier Astor and his Frontier Party feared [[Isaiah Landon]] and his [[Landonism|ideology]]. Because of Canada and the United Kingdom's support for the [[Second California Republic]], Astoria officially remained neutral throughout the war. {{W|Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby|Edward Stanley}}, a British foreign minister, discovered Astor's support for the monarchists and worked to have him dismissed as Premier of Astoria in 1877. Astor's dismissal caused internal unrest against British authorities. {{W|Benjamin Disraeli}} intervened, threatening Astor with the confiscation of his financial holdings in Canada, Britain and Astoria. Astor quelled dissent among his supporters, after which he returned to private life. Three years after his dismissal, Kier Astor contributed significantly to the campaign of {{W|Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire|Spencer Cavendish}} during the {{W|1880 United Kingdom general election|1880 general election}} held in Britain.

Astor's patronage of British officials allowed for significant amounts of resources to be diverted to Astoria. Astoria became the largest exporter of timber to Britain, and the economic prosperity of the protectorate improved significantly. Astoria became the British Empire's base for its operations in the {{W|North Pacific}}. In the 1890s during the {{W|Klondike Gold Rush}}, Seattle became a {{W|boom town}} and Astoria's northern territories saw a dramatic increase in population. Major financial institutions were created in the aftermath of the gold rush, the largest being the Astor-owned [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian National Bank|Astorian National Bank]]. With an influx of new citizens, the Frontier Party saw a decrease in its popularity, and during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1895 Astorian general election|general election]] the party lost its majority to the Confederation Party. Kier Astor's heir, [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Gerhardt Astor|Gerhardt Astor]] began to court supporters, most of whom members of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#United Grand Lodge of Astoria|United Grand Lodge of Astoria]], to overthrow premier [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Philbert Nelson|Philbert Nelson]].

===Early republic===
{{Main|Astorian Unilateral Declaration of Independence|Carousel Regime}}
[[File:John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (1915).jpg|left|200px|thumb|[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Gerhardt Astor|Gerhardt Astor]] (1854-1932) served as president of Astoria from 1909 to 19 during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Carousel Regime|Carousel Regime]].]]
After years of planning, Gerhardt Astor led a coup against Philbert Nelson in 1901. Gerhardt reinstated the Frontier Party as the ruling party and returned to power as prime minister. The event caused a political upheaval within Canadian politics, forcing Canadian Prime Minister {{W|Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury|Robert Gascoyne-Cecil}} out of office. Members of the Confederation Party attempted to overthrow Gerhardt Astor, causing the outbreak of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Civil War|Astorian Civil War]] in Victoria, Vancouver, Yukon, and Montagne. The Astorian government appealed to both Sierra and the United Commonwealth for protection from a Canadian invasion as it dealt with its northern insurgency. Canada and Astoria signed the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Boise Accords|Boise Accords]] in 1902, maintaining Astoria's status as a {{W|dominion}} and allowing Canadian and British access to the Pacific Ocean from Vancouver. The regions of Victoria and Vancouver were reincorporated into the commonwealth by the end of 1903, and Montagne and Yukon by early 1904. In 1905 Astoria became the largest producer of timber in North America. {{W|Shipbuilding}} spurred throughout the nation, with significant concentrations in Seattle and Vancouver. {{W|Salmon}} {{W|canning}} and {{W|mining}} became some of the largest industries in Astoria. Large foundries were constructed Tacoma, where {{W|gold}}, {{W|silver}}, {{W|copper}} and {{W|lead ores}} were treated and smelted.

Gerhardt Astor faced opposition in 1907 as {{W|Labour revolt|labor unrest}} engulfed the nation, a similar situation that many nations in North America were facing. British supporters took advantage of the situation, initiating their own organized protests across the country. Unrest increased during the summer, and several facilities in Vancouver and Seattle were seized by both pro-British protestors and trade unionists. Astor launched a military operation, popularly known as the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Carousel Massacres|Carousel Massacres]], which resulted in the deaths of several hundred across Astoria. Accounts of the massacres show that many citizens were subjected to brutal terror, which shocked citizens across the nation. Gerhardt Astor ordered that military squads be accompanied by his personal collection of {{W|fairground organs}}, which he believed would soothe agitators and disgruntled citizens. Military records show that these instruments were played during executions, leading to Astor's regime being referred to as the 'Carousel Regime'. These actions brought international condemnation, turning Astoria into a {{W|pariah state}}.

Astor and the legislative assembly announced an investigation of the military high command and formally announced to the international community that trials would commence. Astor and his government came under the scrutiny of Sierra's Prime Minister, [[Robert Landon]], who threatened to intervene in the country if drastic measures weren't taken to prosecute those engaged in state terror. On September 9, 1908, several trials were held to convict military officials and soldiers who participated in the massacres. Public opinion of Gerhardt Astor improved as he and his cabinet were acquitted of any wrongdoings. In an agreement with Landon, all left-wing parties in Astoria were legalized in 1908. Sierra's influence over Astoria increased significantly as Astor sought to improve the nation's position in the world. On March 18, 1909, Astoria issued a {{W|unilateral declaration of independence}} to the United Kingdom, formally ending its status as a dominion within the British Empire.
[[File:Public_Works_Administration_Project,_U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers,_Bonneville_Power_and_Navigation_Dam_in_Oregon..._-_NARA_-_195807.tif|thumb|right|300px|The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Works Administration|Astorian Works Administration]] (AWA) was a {{W|public works}} program that built the {{W|Bonneville Dam}}.]]
Parliament drafted the 1909 [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Constitution of Astoria|Constitution of Astoria]], establishing Astoria as a {{W|federal}} {{W|presidential republic}}. The Constitution took a great deal of inspiration from the {{W|United States Constitution}}. Relations between Astoria and Canada deteriorated significantly when the Boise Accords was declared null by the provisional [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Congress of Astoria|National Congress]]. Elections were held in September, with the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Democratic Party of Astoria|National Democratic Party]] winning an outright majority against the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Labor Party of Astoria|Labor Party]]. Gerhardt Astor was elected as an independent, serving two terms. All twelve states were admitted to the republic simultaneously, and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor City|Astor City]] was declared the capital. Significant public works projects were initiated to build the necessary amenities for the government to operate in Astor City. Astor served from 1910 to 1918, promoting economic reforms that benefitted his own personal ventures. Astor promoted a policy of increased immigration to lower labor costs, passing the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1917 Astorian Immigration Act|1917 Astorian Immigration Act]]. In 1918 the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Ernest Anderson|Ernest Anderson]] of the National Democratic Party was elected as the second president of the republic. Throughout Anderson's administration, he and his cabinet operated at the direction of the aging Gerhardt Astor and maintained much of his predecessor's legacies.

Anti-Landonist sentiments were revived in 1918 during the [[Continental Revolutionary War]] which had gripped the [[United Commonwealth]]. Politicians used Sierran-born [[Zhou Xinyue]]'s activism and participation in the war to stoke fear, and a wave of anti-Chinese sentiments ensured. Anderson and the Astorian government often sought to promote white immigration from Sierra, but with growing Landonist sentiments in [[Styxie]] these efforts ceased in 1919. As Sierra promoted the ideology of a New Culture, Astoria affirmed its racist ideology through the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Proclamation|Astorian Proclamation]]. While immigration was prohibited to Landonist supporters, throughout the 1920s white Sierrans continued to migrate to Astoria in response to [[Sierran Cultural Revolution]] becoming more pronounced. White immigration from Sierra supplied the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Labor Party of Astoria|Labor Party]] with a significant base, leading to their victory during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1926 Astorian general election|1926 election]]. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Abraham Davis|Abraham Davis]] was elected the 3rd President of Astoria, beginning roughly three decades of Labor supremacy in Astorian federal government.

Astoria experienced significant growth leading up to the {{W|Great Depression}}, with industrial production and timber sales growing annually. In 1930 Abraham Davis and the Labor government passed legislation to increase {{W|tariffs}}. In 1931 the government attempted to overturn the tariffs, but with most of North America taking on protectionist policies Astoria's attempt to reverse its tariff position ultimately failed. During the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1930 Astorian general election|1930 election]] the Labor Party secured a majority within government, albeit with a smaller percentage in the Senate. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Wayne O'Connor|Wayne O'Connor]] pushed for the construction of several major dams on the {{W|Columbia River}}, a part of the Labor Party's work relief program. {{W|Bonneville Dam}} was the first major project, and was the first public project in Astorian history to exclusively utilize {{W|labor union|union}} labor. The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Electrical Authority|Astorian Electrical Authority]] (AEA) was established on 1932 to maintain, operate and distribute the electrical grid that connected the nation to the new system of dams. This new abundance of cheap and reliable electricity spurred industry and unemployment declined significantly. Additionally, {{W|Lock (water navigation)|locks}} were constructed to allow increased {{W|barge}} access throughout the Columbia watershed. Transportation costs for all goods decreased significantly, agricultural products benefited significantly from new river access. Astorian wheat, apples and other foodstuff became competitive on the global market, with exports to Sierra and Asia increasing roughly 290%.

===Modern republic===
{{Main|Astoria in Great War I|Astoria in Great War II|Astoria during the Cold War}}
[[File:B-17Es_at_Boeing_Plant,_Seattle,_Washington,_1943.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Astoria was a major producer of military hardware during the [[Great War II]].]]
In April of 1932, the United Commonwealth invaded [[Brazoria]] in support of Landonist rebels in the ongoing [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Brazorian Revolutionary War|Brazorian Revolutionary War]]. The Labor Party, which had benefited from Landonist-leaning Sierran immigration throughout the past two decades, was split ideologically on intervention. Conservatism in the national saw a revival and during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1932 Astorian general election|1932 election]] the National Democrats won a majority in the House of Representatives. Astoria's proximity to Sierra and established relations with other nations of the [[Entente Impériale]] proved difficult for O'Conner to navigate. Tensions between Canada and Astoria had significantly deteriorated as Astoria's refusal to enter into the war caused concerns among Canadian politicians that Astoria's Labor Party would lead the country to join the Continentals. Although the two countries had already engaged in several small-scale skirmishes no formal declarations of war were made.

Canada in an attempt to prevent Astorian defection from the Western Bloc launched the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor-Canadian War|Astor-Canadian War]]. After several attempts by Astorian diplomats for Sierra Prime Minister [[Poncio Salinas]] to intervene in the conflict failed, Astoria mobilized its population for a defensive war. O'Connor and Kier II Astor, the unofficial leader of the conservative bloc, made a pact to ensure that Labor's official stance would be to denounce Landonism.[[File:National Insurance of Astoria.svg|left|thumb|200px|Logo of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Health Insurance Program|Federal Health Insurance Program]] (FHIP), a core component of {{W|social security}}. Established in 1943.]] The National Democratic Party in return upheld its opposition to {{W|monarchism}} and provided support to O'Connor in the nation's effort to repel Canadian forces. Astorian forces were successful at the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Battle of Exshaw|Battle of Exshaw]], but were unable to maintain its defensive positions outside of {{W|Fort St. John, BC|Fort St. John}}. Canadian efforts ceased after a failed attempt to take {{W|Hazel, BC|Hazell}}. In eastern Canada the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Crimson Spring|Crimson Spring]] forced the Canadian government to negotiate for peace with Astoria, prompting the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Treaty of Vancouver|Treaty of Vancouver]].

The United Commonwealth, making ground against Sierra, Canada, and Superior pushed Astoria to intervene, and on September 15, 1933, joined with the Entente during the [[Second Great War]]. Astoria's manpower and equipment were used during the liberation of Superior and [[Manitoba]]. Throughout the war, labor and goods shortages caused civil unrest and in 1934 a [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Landonist insurgency in Olympia|Landonist insurgency on the Olympian peninsula]] attempted to overthrow the government. The insurgency was quickly put down but caused significant political damage to O'Conner and the Labor Party. After roughly four years of conflict, the western bloc was successful in repelling Continental forces from the western half of North America. In 1938 Astoria joined with other nations at the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Berlin Peace Conference|Berlin Peace Conference]] to end hostilities. Astoria joined the [[League of Nations]] as a founding member in 1939.

Astoria's interwar period saw the development of new social services. Wayne O'Connor was elected for a third term in 1942 as the candidate of the newly merged [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Progressive–Labor Party of Astoria|Progressive–Labor Party]]. Progressive–Labor candidates swept the House and Senate and regained an absolute majority. In 1943 the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Health Insurance Program|Federal Health Insurance Program]] (FHIP) was established, a {{W|national health insurance|statutory health insurance system}}. In 1944 the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Pension and Employment Insurance System of Astoria|Federal Pension and Employment Insurance System]] (FPEIS) was developed, establishing a {{W|social insurance}} program that provides funding for retirement and {{W|unemployment insurance}}. In 1945 the last program by the Progressive-Labor government was initiated; the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Assistance Program for the Deprived and Poor of Astoria|Federal Assistance Program for the Deprived and Poor]] (FAPDP), providing supplemental income and food rations to communities at need. The various social security programs proved popular and the Progressive–Labor Party maintained its majority during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1946 Astorian general election|1946 election]]. O'Connor died in office in 1949, with the then unpopular vice-president [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Adam Hayes|Adam Hayes]] taking the presidency.

The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1950 Astorian presidential election|1950 presidential election]] between Hayes and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier II Astor|Kier II Astor]], the son of Gerhardt Astor, was one of the most contentious in Astorian history. While Astor ran as an independent, he supported National Democratic candidates across the country in an effort to overturn much of the social programs enacted by O'Connor. Astor was elected president, but the Progressive–Labor Party maintained control in both the Senate and House of Representatives. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the Astorian government operated with a {{W|divided government}}, with limited alterations to major programs. Astor took a more aggressive foreign policy against Landonist-aligned nations and on several occasions during his presidency attempted to use executive authority to perform covert activities.

Astoria remained neutral throughout the [[Great War II]] but was a major supplier to both the United Commonwealth and Sierra. Most of Astoria's military hardware was utilized against [[Japan]]. War fervor stoked anti-Japanese sentiment, leading to the internment of Japanese Astorians. Roughly 90,000 Astorians of Japanese descent were removed from their homes. Astoria's bombers and naval equipment were crucial to the war against Japan. Astoria officially declared a policy of {{W|neutral country|armed neutrality}} and would seek to mediate conflict among nations.

Significant changes to Astorian domestic policy began with the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1958 Astorian general election|1958 general election]], when [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Nathaniel Clarke|Nathaniel Clarke]] won the presidency and the National Democrats won a majority in the Senate and the House of Representatives. {{W|Financial regulations}} were eliminated entirely and the government {{W|Privatization|privatized}} many of the federally-owned enterprises. Municipal and state-owned enterprises were declared illegal by the National Congress but after a lengthy judicial battle, these laws were overturned. Industrial and environmental agencies saw {{W|deregulation}}, which spurred both growth and instances of environmental catastrophes. Astorco became a {{W|multinational corporation}} during this period and was the largest employer during much of the 1960s and 1970s. Regulations on campaign contributions were eliminated, opening for more political patronage. Astorian labor unions saw a steep decline in membership and {{W|income inequality}} increased to levels not seen prior to 1928.

[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Jothnathan Barker|Jothnathan Barker]], a National Democrat, was elected during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1966 Astorian general election|1966 general election]] and sought to promote further integration into the North American economy. In 1966 Astoria joined the [[Conference of American States]] and the [[Lincoln Area]] after the signing of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Treaty of Seattle|Treaty of Seattle]]. The Progressive-Labor Party openly protested Astoria's entry into the Conference and believed that the {{W|free trade agreement}} and {{W|common market}} would destroy the domestic industrial base. While Astoria lost manufacturing jobs, access to oil in [[Alaska]] caused a significant decrease in transportation costs. It is still debated among economists if Astoria's admission to the Conference benefited or harmed the nation. Progressives in Astoria have advocated for the nation to leave the Conference, but no serious attempts have been made. Astoria since 1966 has been the headquarters of the supranational union, which as of 22 consists of 27 member states.

Astoria experienced a significant delay in the {{W|Counterculture of the 1960s|counterculture wave}}. Because of the nation's already {{W|anti-religious}} attitudes, conservatism in the country utilized their own alternative talking points in relation to arguments in Sierra or Brazoria. When {{W|social tensions}} unraveled in the 1970s, the conservative right in Astoria used {{W|Social Darwinism}} as an appeal to authority. Factions in both the National Democratic and Progressive-Labor Party took positions that supported discriminatory policies on the topic of immigration. Senators and Representatives of the National Democrats utilized {{W|nationalism}} and ethnocultural appeals to stop Asian immigration while Progressive-Labor sought to constrict the human labor supply. On matters regarding {{W|human sexuality}}, {{W|womens' rights}} and {{W|indigenous rights}}, the liberal factions of both parties were relatively more willing to accept. Progressive-Labor was able to capture the liberal and counterculture vote during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1974 Astorian general election|1974 general election]]. In 1978 the National Democrats were able to deny Progressive [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Samuel Faulkner|Samuel Faulkner]] a second term, electing far-right candidate [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Franklin Morris|Franklin Morris]].

Within the first one hundred days of Morris's administration, he and several conservative members of his party attempted to dismantle the nation's social welfare system. Morris denounced members within his own party who subscribed {{W|one-nation conservatism}}, which he and his supporters viewed as being {{W|anti-capitalist}} and borderline {{W|socialist}}. Throughout Morris's first term, he was unable to undo much of the programs but his appointments to the executive government made the system inefficient. Morris won a close reelection during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1982 Astorian general election|1982 general election]] and was able to secure a majority within the House of Representatives. With the passage of the 1983 [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Competitive and Responsible Astoria Act|Competitive and Responsible Astoria Act]] (CRAA) all government retirement and health insurance schemes were privatized.

The national attitude towards the National Democrats soured for the next decade and a half, with two Progressive presidents winning consecutive elections; [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Aaron Chambers|Aaron Chambers]] and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Aaron Chambers|Aaron Chambers]]. In both the House and Senate, Progressives gained significant majorities. The Competitive and Responsible Astoria Act repealed in 1987 and all social programs were reinstated. It wouldn't be until 2002 that another National Democrat would win the presidency. During the 2000s and 2010s, major topics which caught the publics attention in elections included; {{W|same-sex marriage}}, {{W|collective bargining}}, {{W|abortion rights}}, {{W|curriculum}}, {{W|affirmative action}}, {{W|terrorism}}, immigration and {{W|climate change}}.

During the {{W|COVID-19 Pandemic}}, Astoria was one of the least vaccinated nations on the planet. {{W|Vaccine hesitancy}} is a widespread belief, with roughly 41% of the nation believing that vaccines cause {{W|autism}}. In national and regional politics, vaccination is rarely promoted by elected officials. Because of the vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 has remained relatively prevalent throughout Astoria. The majority of school districts in Astoria do not require vaccinations, which has resulted in several outbreaks of {{W|measles}} in recent decades.

[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Brendan Shepard|Brendan Shepard]], a conservative member of the National Democratic Party serves as the current President of Astoria. The National Democrats hold a majority in the Senate, while Progressives hold a majority in the House of Represeantives. Seven out of the twelve governors are members of the National Democratic Party, while five are members of the Progressive–Labor Party.

==Geography==
{{Main|Geography of Astoria}}
[[File:PacNW_satellite_cropped.JPG|left|200px|Satellite image of Astoria, showing a significant difference in rainfall caused by the {{W|rainshadow}} of the {{W|Cascade Mountains}}.|thumb]]
[[File:Mount_Rainier_and_other_Cascades_mountains_poking_through_clouds.jpg|Four Cascade Range mountains (left to right): {{W|Mount Adams}}, {{W|Mount Hood}}, {{W|Mount Rainier}} (foreground), and {{W|Mount St. Helens}}.|thumb|250px|right]]
[[File:Lake_Crescent_spring.jpg|right|250px|thumb|{{W|Lake Crescent}} located on the {{W|Olympic Peninsula}}.]]
Astoria located in the northwestern region of the North American continent encompasses the bioregion known as {{W|Cascadia}}, and citizens strongly identify with the concept of {{W|bioregionalism}}. The nation is bordered by the {{W|Pacific Ocean}} to the west, the {{W|Rocky Mountains}} to the east, the {{W|Siskiyou Mountains}} to the south, and the {{W|Coast Mountains}} to the north.

The nation is host to several major river systems, including the {{W|Columbia River}}, which runs through the state of North Columbia, Vancouver, and Montage forms the borders of South Columbia, Clackamas, and Yakima. The {{W|Snake River|Snake}} and {{W|Willamettee River|Willamettee Rivers}} are major tributaries to Columbia. The series of locks and dams on these major rivers allow for boat navigation. Other major rivers include the {{W|Fraser River}}, which empties at the city of Vancouver. Astoria also contains numerous lakes, including {{W|Lake Washington}} and {{W|Lake Chelan}}, {{W|Lake Crescent}}, {{W|Flathead Lake}}, {{W|Pend Oreille}} and the alkaline {{W|Oregon Lakes}}.

Astoria sits on the {{W|Cascadia subduction zone}}, where the {{W|North American Plate}} and {{W|Pacific Plate}} meet. Tectonic processes active in Astoria include {{W|accretion}}, {{W|subduction}}, {{W|earthquakes}} and the active {{W|volcanism}} of the {{W|Cascade Volcanoes}}. Major volcanos include {{W|Mount Baker}}, {{W|Mount Adams}}, {{W|Mount Rainier}}, {{W|Mount Hood}}, {{W|Mount Jefferson}} and {{W|Mount St. Helens}}. The most recent major eruption in Astoria occurred during the {{W|1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens|1980 eruption}} of Mount St. Helens. The last major earthquake to hit Astoria struck {{W|Haida Gwaii}} during the {{W|1949 Queen Charlotte Islands earthquake|1949 Haida Gwaii earthquake}}.
===Climate===
Astoria's climate west of the Cascades is characterized by a temperate
{{W|oceanic climate}} in its north and warm-summer {{W|Mediterranean climate}} in the south. This regional climate is dominated by the prevailing westerly winds that bring moisture from the Pacific Ocean, resulting in a relatively moist and mild climate throughout the region. In the coastal areas, temperatures remain moderate year-round, with average high temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to the low 60s degrees Fahrenheit (8-16°C). The coastal areas also receive significant rainfall, with annual precipitation ranging from 30 to 140 inches (75-355 cm), depending on location.

Inland areas of the Astoria, east of the Cascade Range experience a more pronounced variation in temperature, with hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation in these areas is also more variable, with some areas receiving less than 20 inches (50 cm) of rainfall per year and others receiving over 80 inches (200 cm). The interior of the nations varies significantly, with southern interior regions having a {{W|Semi-arid climate|cold semi-arid}} or {{W|humid continental climate}} (also known as a {{W|hemiboreal climate}}. In the {{W|Snake River Plain}} a large interior plain of Astoria has large variations in climate throughout its region. In the higher elevations of the Astorian mountain ranges the climate is influenced by the elevation, resulting in a {{W|subalpine climate|subalpine}} or {{W|alpine climate}}. This climate is characterized by cool temperatures, heavy snowfall, and relatively low precipitation levels.

In Astoria's northernmost territories, especially Yukon, are characterized by warm-summer humid continental climates in its low-lying valleys and a {{W|Subarctic climate}} in its elevated plateaus. In the northwest portion of Yukon, most of the state belongs to the dry-summer subarctic classification. In Astoria's northernmost state capital, {{W|Prince George, BC|Prince George}}, the average daily low in January is 10 °F (−12 °C) and a daily mean of 61.9 °F (16.6 °C) in July.
===Environment===
{{Main|List of national parks of Astoria|Climate change in Astoria}}
[[File:Downtown_Portland_from_SE_Portland_during_2020_wildfires_-_2020-09-09_-_tedder.jpg|{{W|Wildfires}} are becoming more common throughout Astoria which cause smoke filled skies.|250px|thumb|left]]
Astoria faces a range of environmental concerns that threaten the health of its ecosystems and communities. {{W|Effects of climate change|Rising temperatures}}, declining {{W|snowpack}}, and sea level rise, all pose challenges to the nation's ecosystems, {{W|water supply}}, and coastal communities. Managing water resources for agriculture, industry, and the environment is a significant challenge in Astoria, particularly in the arid eastern part of the nation. In the Northwest Corridor and elsewhere in Astoria, sprawl and urban development are a concern as they can lead to {{W|habitat loss}}, {{W|Greenhouse gas emissions|increased greenhouse gas emissions}}, and other environmental impacts. In valleys, where populations are growing significantly are dealing with {{W|smog}} due to increased emissions from transportation and industry.

Rising global temperatures are causing changes in precipitation patterns, sea level rise, and more frequent extreme weather events in the region. According to the Federal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (FOAA), the average temperature in Astoria has increased by 1.9°F (1.0°C) since the late 19th century. Projections indicate that temperatures in Astoria are expected to continue to rise, with an estimated increase of 4.5°F (2.5°C) by mid-century and as much as 9°F (5°C) by the end of the century. This warming trend is particularly pronounced in the winter months when average temperatures have increased by 2.5°F (1.4°C) since the late 19th century.

Climate change is contributing to increased instances of frequent and intense extreme weather events such as {{W|heatwaves}}, {{W|droughts}}, {{W|forest fires}}, and heavy precipitation events, which have impacts on the nation's infrastructure, agriculture, and communities.

==Government and politics==
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Astoria is a {{W|federalism|federal}} {{W|republic}} of ten states, one {{W|federal district}} and 352 tribal band reservations. Originally established as a {{W|unitary}} {{W|parliamentary system|parliamentary democracy}} in 1863, the nation was reformed into a {{W|presidential republic}} on August 28, 1901. The First Republic of Astoria, established initially as a temporary transitional government spiraled into a decade long {{W|dictatorship}}. The Constitution of the Second Republic marked a return to {{W|representative democracy}}, approved by a [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1909 Astorian constitutional referendum|constitutional referendum]] on May 8 1909. States, subject to the federal government, emulate the federal government and are required to maintain a similar style of republican government. States are granted equal powers under the constitution, standard of a {{W|Symmetric federalism|symmetrical federation}}.

The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Constitution of Astoria|constitution]] serves as the nation's supreme legal document, and is the basis for the territorial collectivity of states and the federal government. States have their own constitutions, which are required to not contradict the federal constitution. The federal constitution has been amended six times, with the most recent amendment prohibiting a {{W|poll tax}}. All legislative laws and executive actions are subject to {{W|judicial review}}, and any law seen in direct conflict with the federal constitution can be overturned.

Astoria operated under a {{W|multiparty system}} from 1863 to 1901 and a {{W|dominant-party system|one-party dominant system}} from 1901 to 1922. Astoria in the modern era operates under a {{W|two-party system}}, dominated by the {{W|center-right}} [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Democratic Party of Astoria|National Democratic Party]] (NDP) and the {{W|center-left}} [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Progressive–Labor Party of Astoria|Progressive–Labor Party]] (PLP). Astoria ranks 36th on the {{W|Corruption Perceptions Index}}, and in 2021 ranked 38th on the {{W|Democracy Index}}—categorized as a "{{W|Illiberal democracy|flawed democracy}}."
===Federal government===
{{Main|Federal government of Astoria}}
[[File:MK03168_Washington_State_Capitol_(Olympia).jpg|left|190px|thumb|The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Capitol Building|Astorian Capitol Building]], where the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Congress of Astoria|National Congress]] comprised of the [[Senate of Astoria|Senate]] and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#House of Representatives (Astoria)|House of Representatives]] meets regularly.]]
The federal government of Astoria is comprised of three branches, all of which are located in Astor City. Established to emulate the former {{W|United States of America}}, Astoria's constitution supports the model ''{{W|trias politica}}''. Each branch of government is guaranteed by the federal constitution, separate, independent powers and responsibilities.
* {{W|Legislative}}: The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Congress of Astoria|National Congress]] is the legislative branch of the federal government of Astoria. It is composed of two houses: the [[Senate of Astoria|Senate]], with 20 seats, and the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#House of Representatives (Astoria)|House of Representatives]], with 128 seats. Members of the House of Representatives are elected for a two-year term, while senators serve eight-year terms. Both houses are located in the capital city of Astor. The legislature is responsible for creating and passing federal laws, overseeing the actions of the executive branch, and serving to certify the election of the president and vice president.
*{{W|Judicial}}: The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Supreme Court of Astoria|Supreme Court of Astoria]] is the highest federal court in the country and the final court of appeal in the federal justice system. Established by the federal constitution, it consists of twelve justices who serve lifetime appointments. The Court hears a limited number of cases each year, mainly involving issues of federal law, such as constitutional questions and disputes between states. It constitutional authority is based upon its power of {{W|judicial review}}, which allows it to declare federal and state laws unconstitutional.
*{{W|Executive}}: The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal government of Astoria|executive branch]] of the Astorian government is responsible for enforcing laws and carrying out the policies of the federal government enacted by the legislature. The [[President of Astoria|president]] serves as the {{W|commander-in-chief}} of the military, {{W|head of government}}, and {{W|head of state}}. The president is assisted in the daily operation of the Astorian government by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Vice-President of Astoria|vice-president]] and several executive departments. The president can take actions without expressed permission of the legislature through executive orders and federal proclamations.

===Political divisions===
{{Main|Administrative divisions of Astoria}}
[[File:States of Astoria (named).svg|right|300px]]
Astoria is divided into eleven administrative regions; 12 [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#States of Astoria|states]] and one [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#District of Astor|federal district]], which contains the capital of Astoria, [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor City, Astoria|Astor City]]. States are subdivided into 130 [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Counties of Astoria|counties]], and further divided into [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Townships of Astoria|townships]] and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Municipalities of Astoria|municipalities]]. Each state has a set amount of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Electoral College|presidential electors]], equal to the amount of representatives and senators in Congress. The state of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Tahoma|Tahoma]] has the largest electoral delegation, with 25 electoral votes, [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#South Columbia|South Columbia]] has the smallest electoral delegation with 5 electoral votes. Astor City while an independent federal district, its citizens are represented by the delegation of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Clackamas|Clackamas]].

Seven out of the eleven administrative districts are subdivided into townships, which are further subdivided into 36 ranges which constitute a square mile or 640 acres. This public land survey system was established in 1785 under the {{W|Articles of Confederation}}. Sections in Astoria are numbered from northeast, counting right to left. In a majority of the states all townships are referenced to the north-south {{W|Willamette Stone|Willamette meridian}}. In the eastern provinces all townships are referenced to the {{W|Boise meridian}}. Because of the irregular shape of counties, some townships and ranges are not exactly a square mile. {{W|Precincts}} are utilized to form the political boundaries at the local, state and federal levels of government.

States, counties, municipalities, and some populated townships, depending on state law, hold {{W|Local government|territorial collectivity}}. Local authority varies by state, with some states having the power to create or dissolve municipalities and county governments. Depending on the state, local governments may operate under their own charters. Counties, municipalities and states have the power to create special purpose districts including; {{W|school districts}}, districts for fire protections, {{W|sanitary sewer|water reclamation boards}}, {{W|conservation districts}}, parks and transit authorities. There are 352 tribal band reservations, subject to federal jurisdiction under the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Department of the Interior and Tribal Affairs (Astoria)|Department of the Interior and Tribal Affairs]]. Federally recognized tribal bands are recognized on the basis of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Tribal band sovereignty in Astoria|tribal band sovereignty]]. Tribal band councils hold jurisdiction over the reservation, as provided by the federal government. Reservations are chartered on systems of government which do not have to conform to a republican or democratic style of governance.

===Foreign relations===
{{Main|Foreign relations of Astoria}}
[[File:Embassy of South Korea - Consulate Section.JPG|200px|thumb|left|{{W|Embassy}} of [[Korea]] in the {{W|Capitol Hill, Seattle|Capitol Hill}} neighborhood in Seattle.]]
After the Second Great War, Astoria declared a policy of {{W|armed neutrality}} in international affairs. Astoria is known for its strong commitment to {{W|multilateralism}} and dialogue. The country is a founding member of the [[League of Nations]] and is active in many of its specialized agencies, including the {{W|World Health Organization}} (WHO) and the {{W|International Atomic Energy Agency}} (IAEA). Astoria also participates in numerous international organizations, such as the {{W|World Trade Organization}} (WTO), the {{W|World Bank}}, and the [[Lincoln Area]]. It is a member the [[Conference of American States]] (CAS) and the {{W|Organization of American States}} (OAS) and the {{W|Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development}} (OECD).

In terms of bilateral relationships, Astoria maintains close ties with many countries, including its neighboring North American states; [[Manitoba]], [[Superior]] and [[Sierra]]. Astoria maintains close relations with [[Japan]], and is a member of [[Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization]]'s Partnership for Peace program. It is an participant in global peace efforts, providing humanitarian aid and hosting the North American offices for international organizations such as the {{W|International Committee of the Red Cross}} (ICRCW) and the {{W|World Economic Forum}} (WEF). Astoria plays a leading role in mediating conflicts in North America, specifically between the members of the [[Northern Treaty Organization]] (NTO) and the [[Chattanooga Pact|Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance]] (TFCMA), often hosting peace negotiations and providing expert services in conflict resolution.

===Military===
{{Main|Astorian Armed Forces}}
[[File:Aerial view of Bremerton 2.jpg|right|thumb|{{W|Bremerton, Washington|Bremerton}} is the largest military installation in Astoria, and is a major hub for the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Navy|Astorian Navy]].]]
The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Armed Forces|Astorian Armed Forces]] consist of three professional service branches; the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Navy|Astorian Navy]], the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Army|Astorian Army]] and the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Air Force|Astorian Air Force]]. The armed forces of Astoria are managed by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Department of Defense and Mobilization (Astoria)|Department of Defense and Mobilization]], controlled by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Joint Chiefs of Staff (Astoria)|Joint Chiefs of Staff]], chaired by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Secretary of Defense and Mobilization (Astoria)|Secretary of Defense and Mobilization]]. The {{W|commander-in-chief}} and supreme commander is the [[President of Astoria|President of the Republic]]. Astoria's military branches are composed of mostly male citizens aged 18 to 35, who serve throughout their adult life through {{W|conscription}}. Conscripts within Astoria's Army are known as 'militiamen', who are required to maintain their field equipment and personal weapons at home. Males may also serve the country through alternative service, and women aged 20 to 35 may serve voluntarily.

Astoria's {{W|military expenditure}} in 2022 was $23.9b billion, roughly 1.5% of the national gross domestic product, and ranks 13th in military spending globally. The majority of the military expenditure is utilized by the Navy and Air Force. The Astorian Navy operates one nuclear-powered {{W|aircraft carrier}}, the ''[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier II Astor|Kier II Astor]]''. The Navy maintains an array of {{W|frigates}}, {{W|destroyer|destroyers}}, forming Astoria's lone {{W|carrier battle group}}. The Astorian Army maintains an arsenal of {{W|missiles}} necessary for {{W|missile defense}}. Astoria is a major producer of {{W|intercontinental ballistic missiles}}, which is sells primarily to Sierra, Superior, Manitoba, and Brazoria.

Astoria has a significant presence in military production and possesses one of the largest {{W|aerospace manufacturers|aerospace industries}} in the world. It is the third-largest military exporter in North America and the sixth-largest in the world. Astorian military enterprises have produced high-performance {{W|fighter jets}}, {{W|helicopters}}, missiles, {{W|UAV|UAVs}}, and military transport aircraft. Astoria is also a major arms dealer of ground and naval equipment.

===Law enforcement and crime===
{{Main|Law enforcement in Astoria|Crime in Astoria}}
Astoria has approximately 750 {{W|law enforcement agencies}} subordinate to local, county and federal governments. Law in Astoria is enforced primarily by municipal {{W|police departments}} and county {{W|sheriffs}}. State police and state courts are responsible for the investigation of most civil and criminal crimes. Federal courts mostly hear cases if an appeal is made or if federal statues are broken.

The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Department of Justice (Astoria)|Department of Justice]] is the largest and most prominent, collection of federal law agencies. Difference federal authorities have authority based on different sections of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Legal Code|Astorian Legal Code]]. Federal agencies are tasked with the prevention of terrorist attacks, protect Astoria against foreign espionage, combat public corruption, protect civil rights and to investigate and prevent heinous crimes. The largest agency of the Department of Justice is the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Republican Guard|Astorian Republican Guard]] (ARG), with roughly 10,000 members. Other noticeable federal agencies include; the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Directorate of Internal Affairs (Astoria)|Directorate of Internal Affairs]] (DIA), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Directorate of Liquor, Incendiaries, Firearms and Stimulants (Astoria)|Directorate of Liquor, Incendiaries, Firearms and Stimulants]] (LIFS), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Narcotics Administration (Astoria)|Federal Narcotics Administration]] (FNA) and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Directorate of Federal Prisons (Astoria)|Directorate of Federal Prisons]] (DFP).

As of 2022, Astoria had a {{W|intentional homicide rate}} of 2.8 per 100,000, the second lowest in North America.

==Economy==
{{Main|Economy of Astoria}}
[[File:Seattle_skyline.JPG|left|250px|thumb|{{W|Downtown Seattle}} is the largest {{W|central buisness district|buisness district}} in Astoria and is home to several {{W|Fortune 500}} companies.]]

Astoria has a developed, high-income {{W|mixed economy}} characterized by {{W|economic diversity}}, a skilled labor force and as a center for technological innovation. It is the world's {{W|List of countries by GDP (nominal)|fourteenth-largest}} by {{W|nominal GDP}} and {{W|purchasing power parity}} and is the fifth largest economy in North America by both metrics. Astoria is an {{W|developed country|industrialized nation}} and is a full member of the {{W|Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development}} (OECD).

Astoria's economy is highly diversified, with roughly 80% of the nation's workforce employed in the {{W|service sector}}, while 13% are employed in {{W|Manufacturing}}. It is the fifth-largest manufacturer in North America, behind the United Commonwealth, Sierra, Brazoria, and Superior. Less than 5% of the workforce are employed in the {{W|primary sector}}. Astoria's interior is host to an abundance of resources, including {{W|gold}}, {{W|lead}}, {{W|copper}}, {{W|gold}}, {{W|coal}} and {{W|bauxite}}. Astoria is a major producer of agricultural goods, including winter wheat, {{W|apples}} and {{W|wine}}. Astoria ranks as the the 22nd largest exporter and 21st largest importer of global goods. It membership within the [[Lincoln Area]] and access to {{W|East Asia|East Asian}} markets allows for ample access to services, goods and capital.

Technology and logistics play a vital role in the Astorian economy. Astoria is home to the world's 2nd, 8th, 26th and 33rd largest {{W|list of largest companies by revenue|corporations by revenue}}; [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Helle (company)|Helle]], [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorco|Astorco]], [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Lance Wholesale|Lance Wholesale]] and [[Comware]]. Other major companies include {{W|Starbucks}}, {{W|Nordstrom}}, {{W|T-Mobile US|T-Mobile NA}}, {{W|Intel}}, {{W|Nike}}, {{W|Albertsons}} and {{W|Micron Technology}}. The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Seattle Stock Exchange|Seattle Stock Exchange]] (SSE) is the 9th largest stock exchange in the world by {{W|market capitalization}} at $3.2 trillion.

===Agriculture===
{{Main|Agriculture in Astoria}}
[[File:Palouse stubble fields from Kamiak Butte.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Palouse, located in [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#North Columbia|North Columbia]], is a major agricultural region which produces the majority of Astoria's {{W|wheat}} and {{W|legumes}}.]]
Astoria's diverse landscape and conditions for year round production makes it available to various types of farming. It a major producer of {{W|beef cattle}}, {{W|dairy products}}, wine, {{W|wheat}}, {{W|apples}}, {{W|hazelnuts}} and {{W|potatoes}}. It is the largest producer of {{W|raspberries}}, {{W|hops}}, apples, sweet {{W|cherries}}, potatoes, hazelnuts and {{W|concord grapes}} in North America. In 2022 the total value of products sold in Astoria to internal and foreign markets totaled $32.5 billion. Agricultural policy is set by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Department of Agriculture (Astoria)|Astorian Department of Agriculture]], an agency that also grades and regulates produce.

In southwest Astoria, the main agricultural products are hay, beef cattle, dairy products, and wine grapes. According to the Astorian Department of Agriculture, in 2019 the total value of agricultural products sold in southwestern Astoria was $5.5 billion, with greenhouse raised {{W|vegetables}} accounting for $1.3 billion. The state of Clackamas is home to over 1,200 wineries, making it one of the top {{W|List of wine-producing regions|wine-producing regions}} in the country. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pocatello|Pocatello]] is the largest producer of potatoes in the North America. Other major agricultural products in eastern Astoria include dairy products, beef cattle, and wheat. In 2019, the total value of agricultural products sold in Pocatello was $7.5 billion, with potatoes being the largest contributor at $1.4 billion. Northern Astoria leads in exports for all agricultural goods, with major products including apples, dairy products, cattle, wheat, and potatoes. In 2019, the total value of agricultural products sold in northcentral Astoria was $16.3 billion, with apples being the largest contributor at $2.4 billion. The region is also home to a thriving wine industry, with over 1,200 wineries.

===Energy===
{{Main|Energy in Astoria}}
[[File:Spillway,_Bonneville_Dam-2.jpg|left|thumb|230px|The {{W|Bonneville Dam}} located on the {{W|Columbia River}}.]]
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As of 2022, Astoria receives approximately 85% of its energy from {{W|renewable energy}} sources. In 2020, the largest source of the nation's energy came from {{W|hydroelectricity}} (64.4%), followed by {{W|nuclear power}} (11.4%), {{W|wind power|wind}} (8.3%). Nuclear power, although considered officially by the government in Astoria as a {{W|nuclear power proposed as renewable energy|renewable energy source}}, is a contested subject. Astoria is the eighth-largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world, it is the largest producer in North America. The remainder of Astoria's energy comes from {{W|natural gas}} (9.5%), {{W|petroleum}} (4.2%) and {{W|coal}} (2.2%).

The {{W|Grand Coulee Dam}}, is the {{W|List of largest power stations|fourteenth-largest}} power station in the world, and from 1983 to 1986 was the largest. Other major notable power stations include the {{W|Chief Joseph Dam|Chief Joseph}}, the {{W|John Day Dam|John Day}}, and {{W|The Dalles Damn|Dalles}}. Astoria's four largest dams produce approximately 13,800 {{W|Watt|megatwatts of power}}. Astoria's investment into hydroelectricity in the 1930s and 1940s was executed as a {{W|public works}} program to reduce unemployment. The economic benefits led to a significant shift in the economy of Astoria, which gave rise to a strong {{W|aluminum}} industry. Dams in Astoria also serve the purpose of {{W|irrigation}}, with the {{W|Columbia Basin Project}} supplying roughly 670,000 acres with fresh water in North Columbia. Astoria's dams have caused negative consequences for local indigenous tribes and the natural habitat. Several older dams in Astoria lack a {{W|fish ladder}}, which permanently blocks fish migration. The construction of new dams and the maintenance of current structures is a debated question in the nation's politics.

===Transportation===
{{Main|Transportation in Astoria}}
[[File:Port_of_Seattle_from_Columbia_Center,_2022.jpg|left|thumb|The {{W|Port of Seattle}} is the largest port in Astoria.]]
Astoria has a well-established rail network that serves both passenger and freight needs. The [[AstorRail]] {{W|Amtrak Cascades|Cascades}} line connects major cities in the region, as does the [[Royal Pacific Railroad]]'s [[Brightline]] high-speed passenger train, while freight rail companies such as [[Great Northern Railway]] serve the region's primary freight carriers. Site to several major points of entry for the North American continent for, Astoria's major ports include the {{W|Port of Seattle}}, {{W|Port of Portland}} and the {{W|Port of Vancouver}}. These ports serve as important gateways for trade and commerce in the region, and they handle a variety of goods, from automobiles to agricultural products.

Astoria has an extensive network of highways and roads that connect its cities and towns. Some of the key highways include the {{W|I-5}}, which runs the length of the region, and the {{W|US 101|RA 101}}, which runs along the coast. In addition, the Astoria is home to several scenic byways and historic highways. The nation served by several major airports, including {{W|Seattle-Tacoma International Airport}}, {{W|Portland International Airport}}, and {{W|Vancouver International Airport}}. These airports provide air transportation services to the region's residents and visitors and serve as key hubs for airlines that serve the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks‎#Department of Transportation (Astoria)|Department of Transportation]] is leading policy maker for transportation in Astoria, and controls several subordinate government entities that maintain, operate and build the means for transit. The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Interstate Commission (Astoria)|National Interstate Commission]], maintains and builds {{W|interstates}}, the [[#User:Mythopoeia/Astoria RedlinksNational Aviation Commission (Astoria)|National Aviation Commission]] controls and regulates the {{W|airline industry}}, and the [[#User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Railroad Commission|National Railroad Commission]] controls and regulates passenger and freight rail. Airline security, long-distance passenger rail and interstates are all federally owned and maintained.

==Demographics==
{{Main|Astorians|Demographics in Astoria|Race and ethnicity in Astoria|Family structure in Astoria}}
===Population===
{{Main|List of Astorian states by population}}
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[[File:Astoria Population Corridor.png|200px|left|thumb|6 in 10 Astorians live in the {{W|Pacific Northwest Corridor}}, formed by the cities of {{W|Seattle}}, {{W|Portland}} and {{W|Vancouver}}.]]
The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Census Commission|Astorian Census Commission]] reported 19,184,019 residents as of February 1, 2020, making Astoria the 64th most populous nation in the world, behind {{W|Zambia}} and {{W|Kazakhstan}}. According to the Astorian Census Commission's Population Clock, on December 29, 2022, Astoria's population had a total population of 19,904,051. In 2020, 49% of Astorians age 15 and over were married, 4% were widowed, 4% were divorced and 43% had never been married. In 2020, Astoria had a {{W|total fertility rate}} of 1.69 children per woman.

Astoria, compared to the remainder of North America and more specifically Sierra to its south, is less ethically diverse. {{W|White people|White Astorians}} with European ancestry makeup approximately 71.9% of the total population of Astoria. {{W|Asian people|Asian Astorians}}, which includes ethnicities from {{W|East Asia}}, {{W|Southeast Asia}}, the {{W|Middle East}} and {{W|Indian subcontinent}}, form the second largest ethnic group at a total of 10.1%. {{W|Hispanic people|Hispanic Astorians}}, designated by the Astorian Census Commission as being of indigenous heritage south of Parallel 36°30′ north and of partial European or {{W|African people|African}} ancestry and speaks {{W|Spanish language|Spanish}}, form the third largest ethnic group at 8.2% of the population. Other Astorians which includes mostly {{W|biracial people|biracial}} citizens of non-Hispanic heritage, form 4.6% of the population. {{W|Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Indigenous Astorians}} account for 2.7% of the population and {{W|Black people|Black Astorians}} form 2.2% of the total population. In 2020, the {{W|median age}} of Astoria was 34.6 years.
===Language===
{{Main|Languages of Astoria}}
{{W|English language|English}} is the most widely spoken language in Astoria, used by the majority of the population as their first language. According to the Astorian Census Commission, approximately 95% of the population in the region speaks English. English and {{W|Chinook Jargon}} serve as the co-official languages of Astoria.

Chinook Jargon, a trade language that was historically used by many tribes in the area, is one of the most widely-spoken {{W|Native American languages}} in the region. {{W|Lushootseed}}, spoken by the {{W|Duwamish}} and {{W|Suquamish}} tribes of the {{W|Puget Sound}} region, and {{W|Yakima}}, spoken by the {{W|Yakama Nation}} in central Washington, are also among the Native American languages spoken. There are an estimated 302,039 proficient speakers of Chinook Jargon, mostly spurred by government initiatives in the 1990s to promote indigenous languages in primary schools. {{W|Spanish langauge|Spanish}} is the second most widely-spoken language, brought primarily by immigrants from Sierra and [[Mexico]]. {{W|Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin}} is the third most widely-spoken language, which arrived early in Astoria's history during the 1849-era {{W|California Gold Rush}}. Mandarin grew significantly in the 1990s and early 2000s when immigration restrictions were lifted. {{W|Vietnamese language|Vietnamese}} and {{W|Japanese language|Japanese}} are also widely spoken, which were also introduced by waves of immigration in the 1990s and 2000s.

===Religion===
{{Main|Religion in Astoria}}
{{See also|Irreligion in Astoria}}
[[File:Idaho_Falls_Temple.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Mormon temple in {{W|Idaho Falls}}, Pocatello.]]
Astoria has some of the lowest rates of church attendance in North America, with many citizens self-describing as {{W|nonreligious}}. 45% of Astorians stated that they had no religious affiliation. Roughly 9% state of citizens reported that they were either {{W|agnostic}} or {{W|atheists}}. The largest religion in Astoria is {{W|Christianity}}, with roughly 32% belonging to a {{W|Protestantism|Protestant}} church and 12% identifying with {{W|Roamn Catholicism}}. Astoria is much more {{W|secular}} than the median country, ranking 19th least religious country in the world. Research conducted in 2021 found that 56% of Astorians believed in some concept of God, with 17% reporting that they {{W|pray}} daily.

There are regional variances in religious observation, with eastern states along the Pacific Ocean having the lowest rates of religious affiliation and church attendance. States with the highest levels of religious affiliation are located in the interior of Astoria, with roughly 65% of residents in Pocatello claiming affiliations with a Christian church. Approximately 42% of Pocatello's population adheres to {{W|Mormonism}}, with 38% belonging to the [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] and the remainder apart of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria#Church of Jesus Christ and His Faithful of Idaho|Church of Jesus Christ and His Faithful of Idaho]], and is the largest concentration of Mormons in the country. Mormons were historically persecuted and until 1983 it was illegal for a member of a Mormon denomination to hold the office of president, vice-president, or sit on the supreme court. In Montanga 43% of residents belong to the [[United Church of Universal Reconciliation]], a Christian restorationist denomination that historically participated in religious warfare with Mormons and the Astorian state.

===Urbanization===
{{Main|Urbanization in Astoria|List of Astorian cities by population}}
Astoria is highly urbanized with approximately 68.5% living inside urban areas. In 2020 there was a total of 884 municipalities, organized settlements and towns. There are four cities that have more than 500,000, all of which reside within the Pacific Northwest Corridor, a roughly 466-mile (750 km) long corridor that extends from {{W|Eugene, OR|Eugene}} to {{W|Vancouver, WA|Vancouver}}. Seattle (4.1 million), Vancouver (2.6 million) and Portland (2.5) are the three largest {{W|metropolitan areas}} in the nation. Approximately 48.6% of the total population of Astoria lives within metropolitan areas of Astoria, with nearly 6 in 10 living in the Pacific Northwest Corridor. Major interior cities include {{W|Boise, Idaho|Boise}} and {{W|Spokane, Washington|Spokane}}. Many of Astoria's metropolitan areas, especially in Yakima, Tahoma and Clackamas, are growing rapidly.
{{Template:Largest cities in Astoria}}

===Education===
{{Main|Education in Astoria|Higher education in Astoria}}
[[File:MK03255_University_of_Washington.jpg|thumb|left|The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Tahoma|University of Tahoma]], located in Seattle, is Astoria's most prestigious public university.]]
For the most part education in Astoria is provided by government entities and overseen by federal, state, and local governments. Education, if ran by the state government, is controlled and overseen by the state. Education is divided into {{W|primary education}}, followed by {{W|secondary education}} and {{W|post-secondary education}}. Education is by law provided solely in English but students are required to take five years of Chinook Jargon throughout their primary and secondary education. Astoria has several universities, with the majority being publicly funded. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor University|Astor University]] is the oldest surviving post-secondary education in Astoria, and continuously ranks as the top university in the country. The largest university is the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Clackamas|University of Clackamas]], located in {{W|Beaverton, OR|Beaverton}}, with 38,000 enrolled students. The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Tahoma|University of Tahoma]], located in Seattle, regularly ranks as one of the most prestigious public universities in the world. Other notable universities include; the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Vancouver|University of Vancouver]], [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal University of Astoria|Federal University of Astoria]], and the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Columbia, Astoria|University of Columbia, Astoria]].

In 2020 the OCED reported that Astoria is one of the most highly educated nations, with 49% of the population having completed studies at a school providing post-secondary education. Roughly 20.5% of the nation holds a {{W|bachelor's degree}}, with the remainder having completed studies in a 2-year or 6-year program. Astoria spends approximately 5.1% of its GDP on education. As of 2019, 85% of adults aged 25 to 64 hold a high-school degree or equivalent.

In Astoria, {{W|compulsory education}} is set nationally at 12 years. Because of Astoria's federal system, states may incorporate their own requirements that demand additional years. States also control the curriculum and funding of schools. According to a study conducted in 2018, roughly 34,000 students were homeschooled. Astorian students perform well among other OECD in mathematics, science, and reading, ranking eleventh globally. Astoria has a {{W|literacy rate}} of 99%.

===Health===
{{Main|Healthcare in Astoria|National Health Insurance in Astoria}}
[[file:Providence_St._Vincent%27s_Hospital.JPG|250px|right|thumb|{{W|Providence St. Vincent Medical Center}} in Portland is one of the largest nonprofit hospitals in Astoria.]]
Healthcare is provided through the {{W|private sector}}, with costs being covered through a government ran {{W|national health insurance|statutory health insurance}} program known as the
[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Health Insurance Program|Federal Health Insurance Program]] (FHIP). Funds for the statutory health insurance program are collected through private, employer-employee contributions, and national, state, and local taxes. Roughly 75% of funding for the program is provided through employer-employee contributions. {{W|Prescription drugs}}, {{W|dentistry}} and {{W|optometry}} are also covered under the national health insurance program. There are multiple tiers of coverage, and employers typically recuperate their losses by requiring employees to contribute more of their wages.

The majority of hospitals in Astoria are {{W|nonprofit}} at 53% or government operated at 43%. The remainder of hospital are operated privately and preform specialties that are limited in demand. Because of an increase in age, due to a {{W|demographic shift}}, healthcare costs have increased within the past three decades. Life expectancy is 81.1 years, with 78% of Astorians reporting they view themselves in good health. In life expectancy, Astoria ranks 25th, behind {{W|Cyprus}} and {{W|Greece}}.

According to the Department of Health and Welfare, the smoking rate in Astoria is 11.5%, ranking 121st in the world. {{W|Alcohol abuse}} and {{W|alcoholism}} is considered a national concern by the Department of Health, reporting that 18% of the population engages in {{W|execessive drinking}}. Rates of cancer are similar to the remainder of North America, with {{W|breast cancer|breast}}, {{W|lung cancer|lung}} and {{W|prostate cancer}} being the most common causes. Obesity in Astoria, much like Sierra, is not as widespread as in the rest of the developed world. In 2022, Astoria reported an obesity rate of 16.6%, ranking 123rd behind {{W|Kyrgyzstan}} and {{W|Lesotho}}.

Major hospitals include {{W|Seattle Children's Hospital}}, {{W|Harborview Medical Center}}, and {{W|Swedish Medical Center}}, {{W|Legacy Emanuel Medical Center}}, {{W|Providence St. Vincent Medical Center}}, and {{W|Oregon Health & Science University Hospital|Clackamas Health & Science University}}.

==Culture==
{{Main|Culture of Astoria|Society of Astoria}}
{{See also|Astorian nationalism|Astorian environmentalist radicalism}}
===Literature and art===
{{Main|Astorian literature|Astorian philosophy|Architecture of Astoria|Art in Astoria}}
[[File:The_Raven_and_the_First_Men,_Museum_of_Anthropology_(7960613690).jpg|right|300px|thumb|The ''{{W|Raven and the First Men}}'' is a sculpture by {{W|Haida}} artist {{W|Bill Reid}}]]
Astoria has produced a number of notable writers, many of whom have explored the region's unique landscape and culture in their work. The indigenous peoples of the region have a rich artistic tradition that spans back thousands of years, while in more recent times the region has produced a variety of influential writers and artists. Important authors include, {{W|Ken Kesey}}, {{W|Ursula K. Le Guin}}, {{W|Tom Robbins}} and {{W|Sherman Alexie}}. Astoria has served as the setting for many notable works of literature; ''{{W|Snow Falling on Cedars}}, {{W|The Orchardist}}, {{W|Where'd You Go, Bernadette}}, {{W|The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian}}, {{W|Wilderness}},'' and ''{{W|The Solace of Open Spaces}}.''

Astoria has also been a source of a rich tradition of visual art, with influences ranging from the traditional art of the indigenous peoples to more contemporary styles. Important artists from Astoria include; {{W|Dale Chihuly}}, {{W|Jeffrey Gibson}}, {{W|Susan Point}} and {{W|Emily Carr}}. Art from Astoria has incorporated the distinctive styles of the Coast Salish-style sculptures and prints, which often feature depictions of animals and other natural elements. Artwork depicting the historical and natural beauty of Astoria utilize native imagery and traditional artwork. Some of the most notable pieces of Astorian artwork include; ''{{W|Raven and the First Men}}, {{W|Chief Joseph}}, {{W|Moon}},'' and ''{{W|Forest Walk}}.''

===Cinema and theater===
{{Main|Cinema of Astoria|Theater in Astoria}}
[[File:Orpheum_Theatre_Vancouver_View_Of_Stage.jpg|300px|left|thumb|The {{W|Orpheum (Vancouver)|Orpheum}} in Vancouver is a large theatre and music in Astoria.]]
Cinema and theatre have long been an important part of the cultural landscape of the Astoria. The region has been the setting for many films and plays, and its vibrant arts scene has produced many talented performers and filmmakers. One of the most notable contributions to Astorian cinema is the {{W|Seattle International Film Festival}} (SIFF), which was founded in 1976 and has since grown into one of the largest and most respected film festivals in the world. SIFF showcases both local and international films and has helped to establish Seattle as a hub for {{W|independent filmmaking}}. The festival has hosted premieres of several notable films, including ''{{W|The Blair Witch Project}}'' and ''{{W|Waitress}}''.

Several Astorian cities, including Portland and Vancouver, have also become popular filming locations for Hollywood productions. Portland, in particular, has been featured in a number of popular films and TV shows, including ''{{W|Grimm}}, {{W|Portlandia}},'' and ''{{W|Twilight}}''. ''{{W|The Goonies}}'' is considered a national film of significant importance and has since become a {{W|cult film}}.

One of the most well-known Astorian theatre companies is the {{W|Oregon Shakespeare Festival|Willamette Shakespeare Festival}}, which was founded in {{W|Ashland, Oregon|Ashland, Willamette}} in 1935. The festival produces eleven plays each year, with a focus on the works of Shakespeare and other classic playwrights. The festival has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusivity and has helped to establish Ashland as a center for high-quality theatre in the region. Other notable theatre companies in the Astoria include {{W|Seattle Repertory Theatre}}, {{W|ACT Theatre}}, and the {{W|5th Avenue Theatre}} in Seattle, and {{W|Portland Center Stage}} and {{W|Artists Repertory Theatre}} in Portland. Astoria is host to three major outdoor music venues; {{W|The Gorge Amphitheatre}}, {{W|Sleep Country Amphitheater}} and {{W|White River Amphitheatre}}.

===Music===
{{Main|Music of Astoria}}
[[File:Nirvana_around_1992_(cropped).jpg|thumb|right|200px|{{W|Kurt Cobain}}, the lead singer of {{W|Nirvana}}, was an Astorian artists who rose to global fame in the 1990s.]]
Astoria has a diverse musical landscape, with a range of genres that have developed and thrived in the country. One of the most notable is {{W|grunge}}, a subgenre of {{W|alternative rock}} that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, with bands such as {{W|Nirvana}}, {{W|Pearl Jam}}, and {{W|Soundgarden}} leading the way. Grunge became known for its heavy guitar riffs, angst-ridden lyrics, and stripped-down sound, and had a significant impact on the mainstream rock scene. Another important genre in the nation is {{W|indie rock}}, which has seen a surge in popularity since the 2000s. Bands like {{W|Modest Mouse}}, {{W|The Shins}}, and {{W|Death Cab for Cutie}} have helped bring notoriety to Astoria as a hub for innovative and cutting-edge music. Indie rock in the nation is often characterized by its use of melodic guitar riffs, introspective lyrics, and a DIY aesthetic.

{{W|Hip hop}} is another popular genre in the Pacific Northwest, with notable artists such as {{W|Macklemore}}, {{W|Sir Mix-a-Lot}}, and {{W|Blue Scholars}} having emerged from the nation. The hip hop scene in Astoria often incorporates elements of the nation's natural beauty, urban culture, and social justice issues.

Astoria has produced a wealth of important artists throughout its musical history. One of the most influential figures in the republic's music scene was {{W|Jimi Hendrix}}, a Seattle native who went on to become one of the most innovative and acclaimed guitarists of all time. Hendrix's blend of {{W|blues}}, {{W|rock}}, and {{W|psychedelic sounds}} revolutionized the music world and continues to inspire generations of musicians. {{W|Bing Crosby}}, who was born in {{W|Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma, Olympia}} was another important artist born in Astoria. Crosby was one of the most popular and successful musicians of the 20th century, with a career that spanned several decades and included hits like ''{{W|White Christmas}}'' and ''{{W|Swinging on a Star}}''. Nirvana's {{W|Kurt Cobain}}, became an icon of the era and remains a celebrated and influential figure in the music world.

===Mass media===
{{Main|Mass media in Astoria}}
{{See also|Newspapers in Astoria|Television in Astoria|Internet in Astoria|Radio in Astoria}}
[[File:Columbia_center_from_smith_tower.jpg|{{W|Columbia Center|Astor Square}} is the headquarters of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pacific Communications Group|Pacific Communications Group]] (PCG), the largest multimedia conglomerate in Astoria.|200px|thumb|left]]

Astoria has a diverse and robust mass media landscape, with a range of {{W|newspapers}}, {{W|television stations}}, and other media outlets that serve different markets and regions of the republic.

One of the most prominent newspapers in the region is ''{{W|The Seattle Times}}'', a daily newspaper based in Seattle, Tahoma, that has been in operation since 1896. The newspaper covers a wide range of local and national news, with a particular focus on issues of interest to the Tahoma region. Another major newspaper in Astoria is ''{{W|The Oregonian}}'', a daily newspaper based in Portland, Oregon, that has been in operation since 1850. The Oregonian is the largest newspaper in South Astoria and covers a wide range of local and national news, with a focus on issues of interest to the southernmost states. ''{{W|The Stranger}}'', an alternative weekly newspaper based in Seattle, covers a range of news and cultural events in the region, and has become known for its irreverent and unconventional style. Major publications in Vancouver include ''{{W|The Vancouver Sun}}'' and ''{{W|The Province}}''.

Seattle is home to several major television stations, including {{W|KIRO-TV}}, {{W|KING-TV}}, and {{W|KOMO-TV}}. These stations provide a range of news and entertainment programming to viewers in the region, covering local and national news, as well as sports, weather, and other topics of interest. In Portland, major television stations include {{W|KGW-TV}} and {{W|KPTV}}. Major television stations in Vancouver include {{W|CKVU-DT}} and {{W|CIVT-DT}}. Boise and Spokane also have their own television stations. Major national television networks include: [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astoria One|Astoria One]] and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astoria Two|Astoria Two]] (both operated by public [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#United Broadcasting Corporation of Astoria|United Broadcasting Corporation of Astoria]]), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pacific Television|Pacific Television]] (PTV), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Cascadia Broadcasting Company|Cascadia Broadcasting Company]] (CBC), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#New World Network|New World Network]] (NWN) and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National News Network|National News Network]] (3N).

{{W|Radio broadcasting}} has been a popular source of mass media in Astoria since the 1930s. Major radio stations in Astoria include {{W|KEXP}}, {{W|102.7 The Peak}}, and {{W|News 1130}}. Astoria has a federally mandated radio station that serves the entire national community; [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Public Broadcasting|Astorian Public Broadcasting]] (APB).

===Food===
{{Main|Cuisine of Astoria}}
[[File:PikePlaceMarket2006.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A fishmonger's stall at {{W|Pike Place Market}} in Seattle. Seafood is an important component to Astorian cuisine.]]
The cuisine of Astoria is characterized by its use of fresh, local ingredients, including seafood, berries, mushrooms, and game meats. The region's cuisine reflects its proximity to the ocean, as well as its history of indigenous and European settlement. {{W|Seafood}} plays a significant role in Astorian cuisine, with {{W|salmon}} being one of the most important ingredients. {{W|Pacific salmon}} is caught in the region's rivers and streams, and is often grilled or {{W|smoked fish|smoked}}. Other popular seafood in the area includes {{W|Dungeness crab}}, {{W|oysters}}, {{W|clams}}, {{W|mussels}}, and {{W|geoducks}}. These ingredients are often prepared simply, with minimal seasoning.

{{W|Berries}} are another staple of Astorian cuisine, with {{W|huckleberries}}, {{W|blackberries}}, {{W|raspberries}}, and {{W|blueberries}} growing abundantly in the region. These fruits are used in a variety of dishes, from {{W|pies}} and {{W|jams}} to savory sauces for meats. {{W|Mushrooms}} are also a key ingredient in Astorian cuisine, with the region being home to a variety of {{W|wild mushrooms}}, including {{W|chanterelles}}, {{W|morels}}, and {{W|porcinis}}. These mushrooms are used in {{W|soups}}, {{W|stews}}, and {{W|sauces}}, as well as being served as a side dish.

{{W|Game meats}}, such as {{W|elk}}, {{W|venison}}, and {{W|bison}}, are also commonly found in Astorian cuisine. These meats are often prepared in hearty stews or slow-cooked dishes and are sometimes served alongside berry sauces. Asoria has a thriving {{W|wine industry}}, with the region being known for its {{W|Pinot Noir}}, {{W|Chardonnay}}, and {{W|Riesling}} varietals. Local {{W|craft}} beer and {{W|cider}} are also popular, with the region having a vibrant craft brewing scene.

{{W|Coffee consumption}}, {{W|coffee production|production}}, and {{W|coffee culture|culture}} have a significant presence in Astoria. The nation is home to several major coffee companies, including {{W|Starbucks}}, which was founded in Seattle in 1971. The coffee culture in the region is characterized by a preference for high-quality, {{W|specialty coffee}}, with a focus on {{W|Single-origin coffee|single-origin beans}} and artisanal roasting techniques. Astoria is also known for its numerous independent {{W|coffee shops}}, which often serve as community gathering places. According to a 2018 report by the {{W|National Coffee Association}}, Astoria, had the highest percentage of daily coffee drinkers in North America, with 64% of adults reporting that they had consumed coffee within the past day.

===Sport===
{{Main|Sports in Astoria}}
[[File:Seattle - panoramio - pcwiles.jpg|Right|thumb|{{W|Lumen Field}} (football) and {{W|T-Mobile Park}} (baseball) are two major sporting venues in Astoria.]]
{{See also|Soccer in Astoria|Football in Astoria|Baseball in Astoria|Astorian Collegiate Athletic Conference}}
Astoria's most popular sports include {{W|football}}, {{W|basketball}}, {{W|soccer}}, and {{W|baseball}}, with several college and professional teams existing. Within Astoria there is a significant rivalry between the cities of Portland, Vancouver and Seattle in most sports.

Astoria is known for its {{W|outdoor recreation|outdoor recreational activities}}. The nation has an abundance of {{W|hiking trails}}, {{W|parks}}, and {{W|campgrounds}}, making it a popular destination for {{W|outdoor enthusiasts}}. According to a 2018 report by the {{W|Outdoor Industry Association}}, which surveyed participants in outdoor activities over a 12-month period, 58% of adults in Astoria participated in at least one outdoor activity. Outdoor recreation generates significant economic activity in the nation, with consumers spending $26.2 billion annually on outdoor recreation activities. Popular activities include {{W|hiking}}, {{W|skiing}}, {{W|snowboarding}}, {{W|mountain biking}}, {{W|fishing}}, and {{W|hunting}}.

Water sports are also a significant part of the Astorian leisure culture, with opportunities for {{W|kayaking}}, {{W|canoeing}}, {{W|paddleboarding}}, and fishing on the region's many rivers and lakes. The nations's long coastline also provides opportunities for {{W|surfing}}, {{W|windsurfing}}, and {{W|sailing}}.

Professional sports teams in Astoria include the {{W|Seattle Seahawks}} (football), {{W|Seattle Mariners}} (baseball), {{W|Seattle Sounders FC}} (soccer), {{W|Portland Trail Blazers}} (basketball), and {{W|Vancouver Whitecaps FC}} (soccer). These teams have passionate fan bases and have achieved success at both the national and continental levels. {{W|Collegiate athletics}} is also very popular within Astoria.

Major {{W|sporting venues}} in Astoria, with seating capacity, include {{W|CenturyLink Field}} (37,000), {{W|Autzen Stadium}} (54,000), {{W|Husky Stadium}} (70,000), {{W|Providence Park}} (25,218), {{W|Moda Center}} (19,393) and {{W|Martin Stadium}} (32,952).

==See also==
*[[Index of Astorian–related articles]]
*[[Lis of Astorian state topics]]
*[[Outline of Astoria]]
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Astoria

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| capital = {{W|Seattle}}
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| demonym = Astorian
| government_type = Semi-presidential parliamentary constitutional republic
| leader_title1 = [[President of Astoria|President]]
| leader_name1 = [[Brendan Shepard]]
| leader_title2 = [[First Minister of Astoria|First Minister]]
| leader_name2 = [[Ryan Remsu]]
| legislature = [[Parliament of Astoria|Parliament]]
| upper_house = [[Senate of Astoria]]
| lower_house = [[House of Representatives of Astoria|House of Representatives]]
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| established_event1 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Declaration of Independence|Declaration of Independence]]
| established_date1 = September 1, 1863
| established_event2 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Protectorate Act of Astoria|Protectorate Act]]
| established_date2 = December 11, 1863
| established_event3 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Corrective Act|Corrective Act]]
| established_date3 = August 28, 1901
| established_event4 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Unilateral Declaration of Independence|Unilateral Independence]]
| established_date4 = March 18, 1909
| established_event5 = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Constitution of Astoria|Constitution]]
| established_date5 = May 8, 1909
| population_census = 19,184,019
| population_census_year = 2020
| population_census_rank = 64th
| population_estimate = 19,904,051
| population_estimate_year = 2022
| population_estimate_rank = 64th
| GDP_PPP = {{increase}} $1.55 trillion
| GDP_PPP_year = 2022
| GDP_PPP_rank = 6th
| GDP_PPP_per_capita = {{increase}} $78,176
| GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = 6th
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| GDP_nominal_year = 2022
| GDP_nominal_rank = 14th
| GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} $78,176
| GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = 6th
| Gini = 39.6
| Gini_year = 2020
| Gini_change = increase
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| Gini_rank = 61st
| HDI = 0.935
| HDI_year = 2022
| HDI_change = increase
|HDI_rank = 16th
| currency = [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian dollar|Astorian dollar]] ($)
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'''Astoria''', officially the '''Republic of Astoria''', is a country in {{W|North America}}. The {{W|Pacific Ocean}} forms its western border while the {{W|Rocky Mountains}} forms its eastern border with [[Superior]]. To the north is [[Alaska]] and [[Sierra]] is to the south

Astoria is the world's {{W|List of countries and dependencies by area|41st largest country}} and encompasses roughly 42,303 islands. Astoria's largest islands are by order; {{W|Vancouver Island}}, {{W|Graham Island}}, {{W|Moresby Island}}, {{W|Princess Royal Island}}, {{W|Pitt Island}}, {{W|Banks Island (British Columbia)|Banks Island}} and {{W|Whidbey Island}}. Astoria is divided into 8 provinces and 352 {{W|Tribe (Native American)|tribal bands and reservations}}. The 2020 census recorded a population of about 19.9 million making Astoria is the {{W|List of countries and dependencies by population|world's 64th most populous country}}. 71.9% of the population are {{W|non-Hispanic White}} and 10.1% are of {{W|Asian people|Asian}} descent, 12.2% are of Hispanic/Latino ancestry and the remaining 5.8% comprise of Native Americans, Black Astorians, and other ethnic groups. 68.5% of Astorians live in urban areas. 63.8% of the nation's population lives within the {{W|Pacific Northwest Corridor}}, a region stretching from {{W|Vancouver}} to {{W|Eugene, Oregon|Eugene}}. As of 2020, 737,015 resided within the capital and largest city, Seattle, and another 4.1 million live within its greater metropolitan area.

Archeological and genetic evidence indicate that the first inhabitants of North America arrived to Astoria approximately 14,000 years ago during the {{W|Late Pleistocene}} period. Astoria's most prominent indigenous group, the {{W|Coast Salish}}, had established permanent settlements as early as 3000 BCE. Evidence of other significant indigenous settlements include {{W|Marpole Midden}}, which lasted from 2000 BCE to 450 CE.

English explorers first discovered Astoria in 1579 by {{W|Francis Drake}}. {{W|Greek people|Greek}} explorer {{W|Juan de Fuca}} reportedly discovered the {{W|Strait of Juan de Fuca}} in 1592. Two major continental crossings into Astoria were conducted by Europeans in 1793 by the British and in 1805 by America. The Spanish were the first in 1789 to establish a settlement in Astoria, on Vancouver Island, but was abandoned on 1795. {{W|Fort St. James}} in 1806 was established by a British expedition, and is historically the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in Astoria. Astoria as an organized state began with the settlement of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor City, Astoria|Astor City]] in 1811 by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pacific Fur Company|Pacific Fur Company]], a venture of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#John Jacob Astor|John Jacob Astor]]. Astor financially supported {{W|James Polk}} during the {{W|1844 United State presidential election|1844 election}} to secure America's claims in the {{W|Pacific Northwest}} in an attempt to secure personal financial interests in the region. Britain relinquished its claims up to the {{W|54th parallel north}} during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Oregon Treaty|Oregon Treaty]] in 1846 in an effort to calm tensions with the United States.

After the failed admission of Oregon into the union in 1859, discontent within the territory spiraled. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier Astor|Kier Astor]] moved his wealth and family to Astoria City in 1860, inspired by [[Charles I]], to set the foundations for a secessionist movement. During the {{W|American Civil War}}, Astoria officially seceded from the {{W|United States}} as the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Commonwealth of Astoria|Commonwealth of Astoria]] and in 1863 became a protectorate of the United Kingdom. It joined [[Superior]] the [[Northeast Union]] during the [[War of Contingency]].

Astoria grew economically in the aftermath of the war and its population grew significantly during the 1870s and 1880s. Seattle and {{W|Portland, Oregon|Portland}} grew exponentially during the {{W|Klondike Gold Rush}}. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Astoria experienced a wave of social upheaval. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Gerhardt Astor|Gerhardt Astor]] and his supporters overthrew the democratically elected government in 1901, establishing a {{W|guided democracy|managed democratic state}} under the control of the Astor family. Astoria issued a {{W|unilateral declaration of independence}} to the United Kingdom in 1909 and promulgated its [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Constitution of Astoria|modern constitution]] shortly after. Tensions between Astoria and Canada escalated in 1929 after an ultimatum was placed on British Columbia and diplomatic relations were severed. In 1931 a series of skirmished ignited along its border resulting in the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor-Canadian War|Astor-Canadian War]]. Canada's invasion was halted by internal strife during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Crimson Spring|Crimson Spring]] and hostilities ended with the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Treaty of Vancouver|Treaty of Vancouver]] in 1932. During the [[First Great War]] Astoria fought alongside the [[Entente Impériale]] and remained neutral during the [[Second Great War]].

Astoria has maintained a policy of {{W|armed neutrality}} since 1961 and throughout the latter half of the 20th century {{W|developed county|developed}} into a {{W|mixed market economy}} with a high {{W|human development}} and {{W|standard of living}}. It ranks last among democratic states in North America in {{W|political freedom}} and {{W|governing transparency}}. Astoria maintains strong relations with [[Sierra]], [[Superior]], [[Brazoria]], [[Manitoba]] and [[Alaska]] and is a member of the [[Conference of American States]]. It is a founding member of the [[League of Nations]], and a regular member of the {{W|Organization of American States}} (OAS), {{W|Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development}} (OECD), the {{W|World Bank}} and the {{W|International Monetary Fund}} (IMF).
==Etymology==
From the name of John Jacob Astor (1763–1848), first used for {{W|Fort Astoria}} built at the mouth of the {{W|Columbia River}} in 1811. The family name Astor is of Franco-Germanic origin, and in {{W|Old Occitan|Old Provençal}} "astur" means {{W|goshawk}}. This name was applied as a nickname for someone resembling a bird of prey. Astor as a surname in Germany originates from the {{W|Waldensians}} who fled persecution in southern [[France]] to southwest [[Germany]]. The founding Astor family traces its lineage to the Waldensians of {{W|Chiavenna}}, [[Italy]].

==History==
{{Main|History of Astoria}}
===Pre-Columbian===
{{Main|Indigenous peoples of Astoria}}
[[file:Tlingit_totem_pole.png|left|thumb|200px|{{W|Tlingit}} totem pole in {{W|Atlin, British Columbia|Atlin}}, the Tlingit historically were a prominent tribe in northernmost Astoria]]
The region that makes up modern-day Astoria (and the rest of the {{W|Pacific Northwest}} has been said to be one of the earliest inhabited regions in {{W|North America}}, with humans having resided in the {{W|Olympic Peninsula}} since 9,000 BCE. Other parts of Astoria have housed human life from up to 14,500-15,000 years ago. Many of these people lived around the {{W|Columbia River}}, especially in the {{W|Columbia River Gorge}}. By 8,000 BCE permanent settlements had started to crop up around the Columbia River and coastal regions. Tribes near the Columbia River were often richer than neighboring tribes thanks to their control of Celilo Falls which enabled them to control the trade of salmon, which was a prized resource in the region.

Notable tribes that resided near coastal regions {{W|Lummi}}, {{W|Makah}}, {{W|Chinook, Washington|Chinook}}, {{W|Quinault, Washington|Quinault}}, {{W|Snohomish tribe|Snohomish}}, and the {{W|Quileute}}. Tribes that were located in the east (known as plateau tribes) included the {{W|Palus people|Palus}}, {{W|Cayuse people|Cayuse}}, {{W|Klickitat people|Klickitat}}, {{W|Nez Perce people|Nez Perce}}, {{W|Syilx}}, {{W|Yakama}}, {{W|Wenatchi}}, and {{W|Spokane people|Spokane}}. Tribes in southern region included the {{W|Takelma}}, {{W|Umpqua people|Umpqua}}, {{W|Molala}}, {{W|Bannock people|Bannock}}, {{W|Kalapuya}}, {{W|Shasta people|Shasta}} and {{W|Klamath people|Klamath}}. The {{W|Northern Shoshone}}, {{W|Coeur d'Alene people|Coeur d'Alene}}, {{W|Ktunaxa}}, {{W|Umatilla people|Umatilla}}, and {{W|Walla Walla people|Walla Walla}} resided in the south east.The Quadra's and Vancouver's Island similarly was the home to many indigenous people such as the {{W|Kwakwaka'wakw}}, {{W|Nuu-chah-nulth}}, and the {{W|Coast Salish peoples}}. Many of these people were the first people to come into contact with Europeans when they colonized the historic region of Oregon.
===European discovery and colonization===
{{Main|Colonization of Astoria}}
The earliest European to sight Astoria was {{W|Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo}} in 1543. {{W|Juan de Fuca}} mapped out the {{W|Strait of Juan de Fuca}} in 1592. However, serious exploration of the Pacific Northwest was first seriously undertaken by {{W|Juan José Pérez Hernández}} on behalf of the {{W|Spanish Empire}} in accordance to their {{W|Spanish expeditions to the Pacific Northwest|claims}} to the region in 1774. A year later {{W|Bruno de Heceta}} also made a expedition to the region as well as {{W|Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra}}. Heceta was claimed land north of the {{W|Quinault River}} in order to counter {{W|Russian Empire|Russian}} expansion into North America. Meanwhile, Quadra managed to reach the mouth of the Columbia River. The region soon became a valuable trading outlet between the Americas and {{W|East Asia}}.

In 1778 {{W|United Kingdom|British}} Captain {{W|James Cook}} set out to search for the {{W|Northwest Passage}}, which resulted in him exploring the {{W|Oregon Coast}}. This prompted in the 1780s for the {{W|maritime fur trade}} to emerge in the region. However, British influence in the region led to tensions between Britannia and Spain, who eventually signed the {{W|Nootka Convention}} which opened up the region to both British and Russian influence. The newly emerged {{W|United States of America}} also laid claim to the region. Further Spanish explorations were undertaken by {{W|Manuel Quimper}} and {{W|Francisco de Eliza}}. However, the most successful expedition up to that date was done by {{W|George Vancouver}} who not only fully mapped out the Quadra's and Vancouver's Island but also reached {{W|Puget Sound}}, of which he claimed all land south of it for Britain.

American exploration started with {{W|Robert Gray (sea captain)|Robert Gray}}, who found the mouth of the Columbia River. In 1804 American {{W|President of the United States|President}} {{W|Thomas Jefferson}} commissioned navigators {{W|Meriwether Lewis}} and {{W|William Clark}} to explore the western regions of North America, which resulted in the {{W|Lewis and Clark Expedition}}, where they began an extensive expedition of what would become Astoria. Notably, the travelers came across many Native American tribes, which they noticed had more gender equality than other tribes in the east. One such Native American they met was {{W|Sacagawea}} near Salmon, who helped guide them to the Pacific Ocean. The expedition saw the first mapping out of the {{W|Clearwater River (Idaho)|Clearwater}}, {{W|Snake River|Snake}}, and Columbia rivers as well as {{W|Mount Hood}}.

Canadian-British explorer {{W|David Thompson (explorer)|David Thompson}} explored the full length of the Columbia River in 1807, where he reaffirmed Britains's claims to the region, trying to create a trading outpost for the {{W|North West Company}}. The American {{W|Pacific Fur Company}} competed with the North West Company for fur trading in the region, which saw increased British and American immigration. Early American and British settlers also took up the role of missionaries to the Native Americans. {{W|Henry H. Spalding}} was a preacher who helped set up the first Astorian school, and irrigation system and also introduced potatoes to the region. {{W| Old Mission State Park|Cataldo Mission}}, constructed by Catholic missionaries became an important post for traveling traders, settlers, and miners. The settlement of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor City, Astoria|Astor City]] began in 1811 by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pacific Fur Company|Pacific Fur Company]], a venture of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#John Jacob Astor|John Jacob Astor]]. Astor financially supported {{W|James Polk}} during the {{W|1844 United State presidential election|1844 election}} to secure America's claims in the {{W|Pacific Northwest}} in an attempt to secure personal financial interests in the region.

Since 1816, both the United States and Britain claimed the region, which was known at the time as {{W|Oregon Country}}. Previously Russia had laid claim to the region along with Spain, however, Britain nullified these claims with treaties. Nevertheless, America continued to encourage American immigration to the region, hoping to eventually annex it into America. American immigration to the region was spurred by the establishment of the {{W|Oregon Trail}}, which was laid out by the {{W|mountain men}} of the fur trade. Britain relinquished its claims up to the {{W|54th parallel north}} during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Oregon Treaty|Oregon Treaty]] in 1846 in an effort to calm tensions with the United States.

Employment in lumber extraction and processing attracted settlers to Astoria throughout the 1840s and 1850s. In 1851 the city of Seattle was established by the {{W|Denny Party}} of {{W|Indiana}}. Seattle's earliest leader, {{W|David Swinson Maynard}}, was an advocate for indigenous rights and established positive relations with {{W|Chief Seattle}}. Maynard advocated for the city be named in his honor. The {{W|Fraser Gold Rush}} encouraged additional immigration to the region, which spurred the development of {{W|Port Townsend}} and {{W|Whatcom}} (now {{W|Bellingham, BC|Bellingham}}.

===Commonwealth and protectorate===
{{Main|Commonwealth of Astoria}}
[[File:John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham by Thomas Phillips.jpg|[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier Astor|Kier Astor]] was the largest landowner in Astoria in 1862, who sought to establish an independent state in the Pacific Northwest.|200px|right|thumb]]
[[File:Flag of the Commonwealth of Astoria.svg|thumb|left|Flag of the Commonwealth of Astoria as a protectorate of the {{W|British Empire}}.]]
In 1860, after Oregon's unsuccessful attempt to join the United States, unrest in the territory grew. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier Astor|Kier Astor]] relocated his family and wealth to Astoria City, drawing inspiration from [[Charles I]] of [[Sierra]], to establish an independent kingdom. During the {{W|American Civil War}}, Astoria officially seceded from the United States and became the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Commonwealth of Astoria|Commonwealth of Astoria]] on September 1, 1863, by a {{W|declaration of independence}}. Kier Astor, assembled various influential members of the frontier to meet at Fort Astor in Oregon, in an effort to formally draft a constitution. {{W|Charles Monck, 4th Viscount Monck}}, represented by a British delegation, reviewed the constitutional proposal by Astor and his assembly. Monck, believed Astor to have a {{W|god complex}}, and strongly disagreed with much of the language that would grant him perpetual authority over the lands that he owned in the territory. In November the convention was halted and the assembly was disbanded, and Monck pushed {{W|British parliament|Parliament}} to sign the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Protectorate Act of Astoria|Protectorate Act]] on December 11, 1863. Astoria was formally incorporated into the {{W|British Empire}} as a protectorate, with the intent of incorporating the territory into the {{W|Province of Canada}}.

Astoria in 1864 had approximately 73,124 citizens and 14,612 families. The vast majority of its inhabitants were native-born Americans, who were angered by the British's actions and rallied behind Astor and his ambitions. Astor sent a letter to {{W|Abraham Lincoln}} on Mach 11, 1865 to request an American intervention in Astoria. With the assassination of Lincoln in April, Astor's hopes for an American intervention were crushed. On July 11, 1865, Astor and the various landed gentry accepted the British's charter for the creation of an Astorian government. Due to significant setbacks due to the [[War of Contingency]], the British government maintained its control over the territory's activities. On September 2nd, 1867 the territory held its first [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1867 Astorian general election|election]], roughly a month after the {{W|1867 Canadian federal election}}. Kier Astor and his party, the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Frontier Party of Astoria|Frontier Party of Astoria]], won an absolute majority against the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Confederation Party of Astoria|Confederation Party]] who sought to integrate Astoria into Canada.

Astoria was a delegate to the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Christmas Accords|Christmas Accords]], which officially ended the War of Contingency in 1868. Astoria flourished with the proliferation of railroads in the aftermath of the war that connected it with the Sierra, [[Superior]], the newly-acquired Sierran territory of [[Deseret]] and [[Brazoria]]. Kier Astor's interest in politics and dreams for an independent state in the Pacific Northwest dwindled, instead focusing on his family's business ventures. Much of the railroads built in Astoria and connected the nation to foreign nations, were constructed by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#North Pacific Railroad|North Pacific Railroad]], a company owned by the Astors. In 1870 a second [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1870 Astorian general election|general election]] was held and the Frontier Party maintained its majority.

In 1873 a Mormon militia led a massacre against the Chinese railroad worker camp of the North Pacific Railroad Company in {{W|Glenns Ferry, Idaho|Glenns Ferry}}, causing tensions to flare between Astoria and Sierra. Astoria joined the [[Canaanite–Mormon War]] as a fourth belligerent in 1875, against both the [[Canaanism|Canaanites]] and [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Mormons]] in a defensive capacity. Astor made a pact with the indigenous peoples of the Snake River Valley, the {{W|Snake Indians}}, to fight against Mormon and Canaanite incursions into Astoria. Anti-Mormon sentiments stemmed from settler hysteria from 1857 {{W|Mountain Meadows Massacre}}, with many Astorian settlers sympathizing with the {{W|Baker–Fancher party}}. The Astorian Parliament passed laws that made Mormon settlement illegal and in 1876 passed the Mormon Extermination Act. Local militias were ordered to target Mormon settlers throughout Astoria's interior, which historians consider a {{W|genocide}}.

Concurrent with Astoria's war with Mormon and Canaanite settlers, Astoria informally entered the [[Sierran Civil War]] in support of [[Charles I]]. Kier Astor and his Frontier Party feared [[Isaiah Landon]] and his [[Landonism|ideology]]. Because of Canada and the United Kingdom's support for the [[Second California Republic]], Astoria officially remained neutral throughout the war. {{W|Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby|Edward Stanley}}, a British foreign minister, discovered Astor's support for the monarchists and worked to have him dismissed as Premier of Astoria in 1877. Astor's dismissal caused internal unrest against British authorities. {{W|Benjamin Disraeli}} intervened, threatening Astor with the confiscation of his financial holdings in Canada, Britain and Astoria. Astor quelled dissent among his supporters, after which he returned to private life. Three years after his dismissal, Kier Astor contributed significantly to the campaign of {{W|Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire|Spencer Cavendish}} during the {{W|1880 United Kingdom general election|1880 general election}} held in Britain.

Astor's patronage of British officials allowed for significant amounts of resources to be diverted to Astoria. Astoria became the largest exporter of timber to Britain, and the economic prosperity of the protectorate improved significantly. Astoria became the British Empire's base for its operations in the {{W|North Pacific}}. In the 1890s during the {{W|Klondike Gold Rush}}, Seattle became a {{W|boom town}} and Astoria's northern territories saw a dramatic increase in population. Major financial institutions were created in the aftermath of the gold rush, the largest being the Astor-owned [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian National Bank|Astorian National Bank]]. With an influx of new citizens, the Frontier Party saw a decrease in its popularity, and during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1895 Astorian general election|general election]] the party lost its majority to the Confederation Party. Kier Astor's heir, [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Gerhardt Astor|Gerhardt Astor]] began to court supporters, most of whom members of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#United Grand Lodge of Astoria|United Grand Lodge of Astoria]], to overthrow premier [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Philbert Nelson|Philbert Nelson]].

===Early republic===
{{Main|Astorian Unilateral Declaration of Independence|Carousel Regime}}
[[File:John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (1915).jpg|left|200px|thumb|[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Gerhardt Astor|Gerhardt Astor]] (1854-1932) served as president of Astoria from 1909 to 19 during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Carousel Regime|Carousel Regime]].]]
After years of planning, Gerhardt Astor led a coup against Philbert Nelson in 1901. Gerhardt reinstated the Frontier Party as the ruling party and returned to power as prime minister. The event caused a political upheaval within Canadian politics, forcing Canadian Prime Minister {{W|Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury|Robert Gascoyne-Cecil}} out of office. Members of the Confederation Party attempted to overthrow Gerhardt Astor, causing the outbreak of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Civil War|Astorian Civil War]] in Victoria, Vancouver, Yukon, and Montagne. The Astorian government appealed to both Sierra and the United Commonwealth for protection from a Canadian invasion as it dealt with its northern insurgency. Canada and Astoria signed the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Boise Accords|Boise Accords]] in 1902, maintaining Astoria's status as a {{W|dominion}} and allowing Canadian and British access to the Pacific Ocean from Vancouver. The regions of Victoria and Vancouver were reincorporated into the commonwealth by the end of 1903, and Montagne and Yukon by early 1904. In 1905 Astoria became the largest producer of timber in North America. {{W|Shipbuilding}} spurred throughout the nation, with significant concentrations in Seattle and Vancouver. {{W|Salmon}} {{W|canning}} and {{W|mining}} became some of the largest industries in Astoria. Large foundries were constructed Tacoma, where {{W|gold}}, {{W|silver}}, {{W|copper}} and {{W|lead ores}} were treated and smelted.

Gerhardt Astor faced opposition in 1907 as {{W|Labour revolt|labor unrest}} engulfed the nation, a similar situation that many nations in North America were facing. British supporters took advantage of the situation, initiating their own organized protests across the country. Unrest increased during the summer, and several facilities in Vancouver and Seattle were seized by both pro-British protestors and trade unionists. Astor launched a military operation, popularly known as the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Carousel Massacres|Carousel Massacres]], which resulted in the deaths of several hundred across Astoria. Accounts of the massacres show that many citizens were subjected to brutal terror, which shocked citizens across the nation. Gerhardt Astor ordered that military squads be accompanied by his personal collection of {{W|fairground organs}}, which he believed would soothe agitators and disgruntled citizens. Military records show that these instruments were played during executions, leading to Astor's regime being referred to as the 'Carousel Regime'. These actions brought international condemnation, turning Astoria into a {{W|pariah state}}.

Astor and the legislative assembly announced an investigation of the military high command and formally announced to the international community that trials would commence. Astor and his government came under the scrutiny of Sierra's Prime Minister, [[Robert Landon]], who threatened to intervene in the country if drastic measures weren't taken to prosecute those engaged in state terror. On September 9, 1908, several trials were held to convict military officials and soldiers who participated in the massacres. Public opinion of Gerhardt Astor improved as he and his cabinet were acquitted of any wrongdoings. In an agreement with Landon, all left-wing parties in Astoria were legalized in 1908. Sierra's influence over Astoria increased significantly as Astor sought to improve the nation's position in the world. On March 18, 1909, Astoria issued a {{W|unilateral declaration of independence}} to the United Kingdom, formally ending its status as a dominion within the British Empire.
[[File:Public_Works_Administration_Project,_U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers,_Bonneville_Power_and_Navigation_Dam_in_Oregon..._-_NARA_-_195807.tif|thumb|right|300px|The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Works Administration|Astorian Works Administration]] (AWA) was a {{W|public works}} program that built the {{W|Bonneville Dam}}.]]
Parliament drafted the 1909 [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Constitution of Astoria|Constitution of Astoria]], establishing Astoria as a {{W|federal}} {{W|presidential republic}}. The Constitution took a great deal of inspiration from the {{W|United States Constitution}}. Relations between Astoria and Canada deteriorated significantly when the Boise Accords was declared null by the provisional [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Congress of Astoria|National Congress]]. Elections were held in September, with the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Democratic Party of Astoria|National Democratic Party]] winning an outright majority against the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Labor Party of Astoria|Labor Party]]. Gerhardt Astor was elected as an independent, serving two terms. All twelve states were admitted to the republic simultaneously, and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor City|Astor City]] was declared the capital. Significant public works projects were initiated to build the necessary amenities for the government to operate in Astor City. Astor served from 1910 to 1918, promoting economic reforms that benefitted his own personal ventures. Astor promoted a policy of increased immigration to lower labor costs, passing the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1917 Astorian Immigration Act|1917 Astorian Immigration Act]]. In 1918 the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Ernest Anderson|Ernest Anderson]] of the National Democratic Party was elected as the second president of the republic. Throughout Anderson's administration, he and his cabinet operated at the direction of the aging Gerhardt Astor and maintained much of his predecessor's legacies.

Anti-Landonist sentiments were revived in 1918 during the [[Continental Revolutionary War]] which had gripped the [[United Commonwealth]]. Politicians used Sierran-born [[Zhou Xinyue]]'s activism and participation in the war to stoke fear, and a wave of anti-Chinese sentiments ensured. Anderson and the Astorian government often sought to promote white immigration from Sierra, but with growing Landonist sentiments in [[Styxie]] these efforts ceased in 1919. As Sierra promoted the ideology of a New Culture, Astoria affirmed its racist ideology through the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Proclamation|Astorian Proclamation]]. While immigration was prohibited to Landonist supporters, throughout the 1920s white Sierrans continued to migrate to Astoria in response to [[Sierran Cultural Revolution]] becoming more pronounced. White immigration from Sierra supplied the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Labor Party of Astoria|Labor Party]] with a significant base, leading to their victory during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1926 Astorian general election|1926 election]]. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Abraham Davis|Abraham Davis]] was elected the 3rd President of Astoria, beginning roughly three decades of Labor supremacy in Astorian federal government.

Astoria experienced significant growth leading up to the {{W|Great Depression}}, with industrial production and timber sales growing annually. In 1930 Abraham Davis and the Labor government passed legislation to increase {{W|tariffs}}. In 1931 the government attempted to overturn the tariffs, but with most of North America taking on protectionist policies Astoria's attempt to reverse its tariff position ultimately failed. During the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1930 Astorian general election|1930 election]] the Labor Party secured a majority within government, albeit with a smaller percentage in the Senate. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Wayne O'Connor|Wayne O'Connor]] pushed for the construction of several major dams on the {{W|Columbia River}}, a part of the Labor Party's work relief program. {{W|Bonneville Dam}} was the first major project, and was the first public project in Astorian history to exclusively utilize {{W|labor union|union}} labor. The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Electrical Authority|Astorian Electrical Authority]] (AEA) was established on 1932 to maintain, operate and distribute the electrical grid that connected the nation to the new system of dams. This new abundance of cheap and reliable electricity spurred industry and unemployment declined significantly. Additionally, {{W|Lock (water navigation)|locks}} were constructed to allow increased {{W|barge}} access throughout the Columbia watershed. Transportation costs for all goods decreased significantly, agricultural products benefited significantly from new river access. Astorian wheat, apples and other foodstuff became competitive on the global market, with exports to Sierra and Asia increasing roughly 290%.

===Modern republic===
{{Main|Astoria in Great War I|Astoria in Great War II|Astoria during the Cold War}}
[[File:B-17Es_at_Boeing_Plant,_Seattle,_Washington,_1943.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Astoria was a major producer of military hardware during the [[Great War II]].]]
In April of 1932, the United Commonwealth invaded [[Brazoria]] in support of Landonist rebels in the ongoing [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Brazorian Revolutionary War|Brazorian Revolutionary War]]. The Labor Party, which had benefited from Landonist-leaning Sierran immigration throughout the past two decades, was split ideologically on intervention. Conservatism in the national saw a revival and during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1932 Astorian general election|1932 election]] the National Democrats won a majority in the House of Representatives. Astoria's proximity to Sierra and established relations with other nations of the [[Entente Impériale]] proved difficult for O'Conner to navigate. Tensions between Canada and Astoria had significantly deteriorated as Astoria's refusal to enter into the war caused concerns among Canadian politicians that Astoria's Labor Party would lead the country to join the Continentals. Although the two countries had already engaged in several small-scale skirmishes no formal declarations of war were made.

Canada in an attempt to prevent Astorian defection from the Western Bloc launched the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor-Canadian War|Astor-Canadian War]]. After several attempts by Astorian diplomats for Sierra Prime Minister [[Poncio Salinas]] to intervene in the conflict failed, Astoria mobilized its population for a defensive war. O'Connor and Kier II Astor, the unofficial leader of the conservative bloc, made a pact to ensure that Labor's official stance would be to denounce Landonism.[[File:National Insurance of Astoria.svg|left|thumb|200px|Logo of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Health Insurance Program|Federal Health Insurance Program]] (FHIP), a core component of {{W|social security}}. Established in 1943.]] The National Democratic Party in return upheld its opposition to {{W|monarchism}} and provided support to O'Connor in the nation's effort to repel Canadian forces. Astorian forces were successful at the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Battle of Exshaw|Battle of Exshaw]], but were unable to maintain its defensive positions outside of {{W|Fort St. John, BC|Fort St. John}}. Canadian efforts ceased after a failed attempt to take {{W|Hazel, BC|Hazell}}. In eastern Canada the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Crimson Spring|Crimson Spring]] forced the Canadian government to negotiate for peace with Astoria, prompting the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Treaty of Vancouver|Treaty of Vancouver]].

The United Commonwealth, making ground against Sierra, Canada, and Superior pushed Astoria to intervene, and on September 15, 1933, joined with the Entente during the [[Second Great War]]. Astoria's manpower and equipment were used during the liberation of Superior and [[Manitoba]]. Throughout the war, labor and goods shortages caused civil unrest and in 1934 a [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Landonist insurgency in Olympia|Landonist insurgency on the Olympian peninsula]] attempted to overthrow the government. The insurgency was quickly put down but caused significant political damage to O'Conner and the Labor Party. After roughly four years of conflict, the western bloc was successful in repelling Continental forces from the western half of North America. In 1938 Astoria joined with other nations at the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Berlin Peace Conference|Berlin Peace Conference]] to end hostilities. Astoria joined the [[League of Nations]] as a founding member in 1939.

Astoria's interwar period saw the development of new social services. Wayne O'Connor was elected for a third term in 1942 as the candidate of the newly merged [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Progressive–Labor Party of Astoria|Progressive–Labor Party]]. Progressive–Labor candidates swept the House and Senate and regained an absolute majority. In 1943 the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Health Insurance Program|Federal Health Insurance Program]] (FHIP) was established, a {{W|national health insurance|statutory health insurance system}}. In 1944 the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Pension and Employment Insurance System of Astoria|Federal Pension and Employment Insurance System]] (FPEIS) was developed, establishing a {{W|social insurance}} program that provides funding for retirement and {{W|unemployment insurance}}. In 1945 the last program by the Progressive-Labor government was initiated; the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Assistance Program for the Deprived and Poor of Astoria|Federal Assistance Program for the Deprived and Poor]] (FAPDP), providing supplemental income and food rations to communities at need. The various social security programs proved popular and the Progressive–Labor Party maintained its majority during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1946 Astorian general election|1946 election]]. O'Connor died in office in 1949, with the then unpopular vice-president [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Adam Hayes|Adam Hayes]] taking the presidency.

The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1950 Astorian presidential election|1950 presidential election]] between Hayes and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier II Astor|Kier II Astor]], the son of Gerhardt Astor, was one of the most contentious in Astorian history. While Astor ran as an independent, he supported National Democratic candidates across the country in an effort to overturn much of the social programs enacted by O'Connor. Astor was elected president, but the Progressive–Labor Party maintained control in both the Senate and House of Representatives. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the Astorian government operated with a {{W|divided government}}, with limited alterations to major programs. Astor took a more aggressive foreign policy against Landonist-aligned nations and on several occasions during his presidency attempted to use executive authority to perform covert activities.

Astoria remained neutral throughout the [[Great War II]] but was a major supplier to both the United Commonwealth and Sierra. Most of Astoria's military hardware was utilized against [[Japan]]. War fervor stoked anti-Japanese sentiment, leading to the internment of Japanese Astorians. Roughly 90,000 Astorians of Japanese descent were removed from their homes. Astoria's bombers and naval equipment were crucial to the war against Japan. Astoria officially declared a policy of {{W|neutral country|armed neutrality}} and would seek to mediate conflict among nations.

Significant changes to Astorian domestic policy began with the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1958 Astorian general election|1958 general election]], when [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Nathaniel Clarke|Nathaniel Clarke]] won the presidency and the National Democrats won a majority in the Senate and the House of Representatives. {{W|Financial regulations}} were eliminated entirely and the government {{W|Privatization|privatized}} many of the federally-owned enterprises. Municipal and state-owned enterprises were declared illegal by the National Congress but after a lengthy judicial battle, these laws were overturned. Industrial and environmental agencies saw {{W|deregulation}}, which spurred both growth and instances of environmental catastrophes. Astorco became a {{W|multinational corporation}} during this period and was the largest employer during much of the 1960s and 1970s. Regulations on campaign contributions were eliminated, opening for more political patronage. Astorian labor unions saw a steep decline in membership and {{W|income inequality}} increased to levels not seen prior to 1928.

[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Jothnathan Barker|Jothnathan Barker]], a National Democrat, was elected during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1966 Astorian general election|1966 general election]] and sought to promote further integration into the North American economy. In 1966 Astoria joined the [[Conference of American States]] and the [[Lincoln Area]] after the signing of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Treaty of Seattle|Treaty of Seattle]]. The Progressive-Labor Party openly protested Astoria's entry into the Conference and believed that the {{W|free trade agreement}} and {{W|common market}} would destroy the domestic industrial base. While Astoria lost manufacturing jobs, access to oil in [[Alaska]] caused a significant decrease in transportation costs. It is still debated among economists if Astoria's admission to the Conference benefited or harmed the nation. Progressives in Astoria have advocated for the nation to leave the Conference, but no serious attempts have been made. Astoria since 1966 has been the headquarters of the supranational union, which as of 22 consists of 27 member states.

Astoria experienced a significant delay in the {{W|Counterculture of the 1960s|counterculture wave}}. Because of the nation's already {{W|anti-religious}} attitudes, conservatism in the country utilized their own alternative talking points in relation to arguments in Sierra or Brazoria. When {{W|social tensions}} unraveled in the 1970s, the conservative right in Astoria used {{W|Social Darwinism}} as an appeal to authority. Factions in both the National Democratic and Progressive-Labor Party took positions that supported discriminatory policies on the topic of immigration. Senators and Representatives of the National Democrats utilized {{W|nationalism}} and ethnocultural appeals to stop Asian immigration while Progressive-Labor sought to constrict the human labor supply. On matters regarding {{W|human sexuality}}, {{W|womens' rights}} and {{W|indigenous rights}}, the liberal factions of both parties were relatively more willing to accept. Progressive-Labor was able to capture the liberal and counterculture vote during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1974 Astorian general election|1974 general election]]. In 1978 the National Democrats were able to deny Progressive [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Samuel Faulkner|Samuel Faulkner]] a second term, electing far-right candidate [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Franklin Morris|Franklin Morris]].

Within the first one hundred days of Morris's administration, he and several conservative members of his party attempted to dismantle the nation's social welfare system. Morris denounced members within his own party who subscribed {{W|one-nation conservatism}}, which he and his supporters viewed as being {{W|anti-capitalist}} and borderline {{W|socialist}}. Throughout Morris's first term, he was unable to undo much of the programs but his appointments to the executive government made the system inefficient. Morris won a close reelection during the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1982 Astorian general election|1982 general election]] and was able to secure a majority within the House of Representatives. With the passage of the 1983 [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Competitive and Responsible Astoria Act|Competitive and Responsible Astoria Act]] (CRAA) all government retirement and health insurance schemes were privatized.

The national attitude towards the National Democrats soured for the next decade and a half, with two Progressive presidents winning consecutive elections; [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Aaron Chambers|Aaron Chambers]] and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Aaron Chambers|Aaron Chambers]]. In both the House and Senate, Progressives gained significant majorities. The Competitive and Responsible Astoria Act repealed in 1987 and all social programs were reinstated. It wouldn't be until 2002 that another National Democrat would win the presidency. During the 2000s and 2010s, major topics which caught the publics attention in elections included; {{W|same-sex marriage}}, {{W|collective bargining}}, {{W|abortion rights}}, {{W|curriculum}}, {{W|affirmative action}}, {{W|terrorism}}, immigration and {{W|climate change}}.

During the {{W|COVID-19 Pandemic}}, Astoria was one of the least vaccinated nations on the planet. {{W|Vaccine hesitancy}} is a widespread belief, with roughly 41% of the nation believing that vaccines cause {{W|autism}}. In national and regional politics, vaccination is rarely promoted by elected officials. Because of the vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 has remained relatively prevalent throughout Astoria. The majority of school districts in Astoria do not require vaccinations, which has resulted in several outbreaks of {{W|measles}} in recent decades.

[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Brendan Shepard|Brendan Shepard]], a conservative member of the National Democratic Party serves as the current President of Astoria. The National Democrats hold a majority in the Senate, while Progressives hold a majority in the House of Represeantives. Seven out of the twelve governors are members of the National Democratic Party, while five are members of the Progressive–Labor Party.

==Geography==
{{Main|Geography of Astoria}}
[[File:PacNW_satellite_cropped.JPG|left|200px|Satellite image of Astoria, showing a significant difference in rainfall caused by the {{W|rainshadow}} of the {{W|Cascade Mountains}}.|thumb]]
[[File:Mount_Rainier_and_other_Cascades_mountains_poking_through_clouds.jpg|Four Cascade Range mountains (left to right): {{W|Mount Adams}}, {{W|Mount Hood}}, {{W|Mount Rainier}} (foreground), and {{W|Mount St. Helens}}.|thumb|250px|right]]
[[File:Lake_Crescent_spring.jpg|right|250px|thumb|{{W|Lake Crescent}} located on the {{W|Olympic Peninsula}}.]]
Astoria located in the northwestern region of the North American continent encompasses the bioregion known as {{W|Cascadia}}, and citizens strongly identify with the concept of {{W|bioregionalism}}. The nation is bordered by the {{W|Pacific Ocean}} to the west, the {{W|Rocky Mountains}} to the east, the {{W|Siskiyou Mountains}} to the south, and the {{W|Coast Mountains}} to the north.

The nation is host to several major river systems, including the {{W|Columbia River}}, which runs through the state of North Columbia, Vancouver, and Montage forms the borders of South Columbia, Clackamas, and Yakima. The {{W|Snake River|Snake}} and {{W|Willamettee River|Willamettee Rivers}} are major tributaries to Columbia. The series of locks and dams on these major rivers allow for boat navigation. Other major rivers include the {{W|Fraser River}}, which empties at the city of Vancouver. Astoria also contains numerous lakes, including {{W|Lake Washington}} and {{W|Lake Chelan}}, {{W|Lake Crescent}}, {{W|Flathead Lake}}, {{W|Pend Oreille}} and the alkaline {{W|Oregon Lakes}}.

Astoria sits on the {{W|Cascadia subduction zone}}, where the {{W|North American Plate}} and {{W|Pacific Plate}} meet. Tectonic processes active in Astoria include {{W|accretion}}, {{W|subduction}}, {{W|earthquakes}} and the active {{W|volcanism}} of the {{W|Cascade Volcanoes}}. Major volcanos include {{W|Mount Baker}}, {{W|Mount Adams}}, {{W|Mount Rainier}}, {{W|Mount Hood}}, {{W|Mount Jefferson}} and {{W|Mount St. Helens}}. The most recent major eruption in Astoria occurred during the {{W|1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens|1980 eruption}} of Mount St. Helens. The last major earthquake to hit Astoria struck {{W|Haida Gwaii}} during the {{W|1949 Queen Charlotte Islands earthquake|1949 Haida Gwaii earthquake}}.
===Climate===
Astoria's climate west of the Cascades is characterized by a temperate
{{W|oceanic climate}} in its north and warm-summer {{W|Mediterranean climate}} in the south. This regional climate is dominated by the prevailing westerly winds that bring moisture from the Pacific Ocean, resulting in a relatively moist and mild climate throughout the region. In the coastal areas, temperatures remain moderate year-round, with average high temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to the low 60s degrees Fahrenheit (8-16°C). The coastal areas also receive significant rainfall, with annual precipitation ranging from 30 to 140 inches (75-355 cm), depending on location.

Inland areas of the Astoria, east of the Cascade Range experience a more pronounced variation in temperature, with hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation in these areas is also more variable, with some areas receiving less than 20 inches (50 cm) of rainfall per year and others receiving over 80 inches (200 cm). The interior of the nations varies significantly, with southern interior regions having a {{W|Semi-arid climate|cold semi-arid}} or {{W|humid continental climate}} (also known as a {{W|hemiboreal climate}}. In the {{W|Snake River Plain}} a large interior plain of Astoria has large variations in climate throughout its region. In the higher elevations of the Astorian mountain ranges the climate is influenced by the elevation, resulting in a {{W|subalpine climate|subalpine}} or {{W|alpine climate}}. This climate is characterized by cool temperatures, heavy snowfall, and relatively low precipitation levels.

In Astoria's northernmost territories, especially Yukon, are characterized by warm-summer humid continental climates in its low-lying valleys and a {{W|Subarctic climate}} in its elevated plateaus. In the northwest portion of Yukon, most of the state belongs to the dry-summer subarctic classification. In Astoria's northernmost state capital, {{W|Prince George, BC|Prince George}}, the average daily low in January is 10 °F (−12 °C) and a daily mean of 61.9 °F (16.6 °C) in July.
===Environment===
{{Main|List of national parks of Astoria|Climate change in Astoria}}
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Astoria faces a range of environmental concerns that threaten the health of its ecosystems and communities. {{W|Effects of climate change|Rising temperatures}}, declining {{W|snowpack}}, and sea level rise, all pose challenges to the nation's ecosystems, {{W|water supply}}, and coastal communities. Managing water resources for agriculture, industry, and the environment is a significant challenge in Astoria, particularly in the arid eastern part of the nation. In the Northwest Corridor and elsewhere in Astoria, sprawl and urban development are a concern as they can lead to {{W|habitat loss}}, {{W|Greenhouse gas emissions|increased greenhouse gas emissions}}, and other environmental impacts. In valleys, where populations are growing significantly are dealing with {{W|smog}} due to increased emissions from transportation and industry.

Rising global temperatures are causing changes in precipitation patterns, sea level rise, and more frequent extreme weather events in the region. According to the Federal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (FOAA), the average temperature in Astoria has increased by 1.9°F (1.0°C) since the late 19th century. Projections indicate that temperatures in Astoria are expected to continue to rise, with an estimated increase of 4.5°F (2.5°C) by mid-century and as much as 9°F (5°C) by the end of the century. This warming trend is particularly pronounced in the winter months when average temperatures have increased by 2.5°F (1.4°C) since the late 19th century.

Climate change is contributing to increased instances of frequent and intense extreme weather events such as {{W|heatwaves}}, {{W|droughts}}, {{W|forest fires}}, and heavy precipitation events, which have impacts on the nation's infrastructure, agriculture, and communities.

==Government and politics==
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Astoria is a {{W|federalism|federal}} {{W|republic}} of ten states, one {{W|federal district}} and 352 tribal band reservations. Originally established as a {{W|unitary}} {{W|parliamentary system|parliamentary democracy}} in 1863, the nation was reformed into a {{W|presidential republic}} on August 28, 1901. The First Republic of Astoria, established initially as a temporary transitional government spiraled into a decade long {{W|dictatorship}}. The Constitution of the Second Republic marked a return to {{W|representative democracy}}, approved by a [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#1909 Astorian constitutional referendum|constitutional referendum]] on May 8 1909. States, subject to the federal government, emulate the federal government and are required to maintain a similar style of republican government. States are granted equal powers under the constitution, standard of a {{W|Symmetric federalism|symmetrical federation}}.

The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Constitution of Astoria|constitution]] serves as the nation's supreme legal document, and is the basis for the territorial collectivity of states and the federal government. States have their own constitutions, which are required to not contradict the federal constitution. The federal constitution has been amended six times, with the most recent amendment prohibiting a {{W|poll tax}}. All legislative laws and executive actions are subject to {{W|judicial review}}, and any law seen in direct conflict with the federal constitution can be overturned.

Astoria operated under a {{W|multiparty system}} from 1863 to 1901 and a {{W|dominant-party system|one-party dominant system}} from 1901 to 1922. Astoria in the modern era operates under a {{W|two-party system}}, dominated by the {{W|center-right}} [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Democratic Party of Astoria|National Democratic Party]] (NDP) and the {{W|center-left}} [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Progressive–Labor Party of Astoria|Progressive–Labor Party]] (PLP). Astoria ranks 36th on the {{W|Corruption Perceptions Index}}, and in 2021 ranked 38th on the {{W|Democracy Index}}—categorized as a "{{W|Illiberal democracy|flawed democracy}}."
===Federal government===
{{Main|Federal government of Astoria}}
[[File:MK03168_Washington_State_Capitol_(Olympia).jpg|left|190px|thumb|The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Capitol Building|Astorian Capitol Building]], where the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Congress of Astoria|National Congress]] comprised of the [[Senate of Astoria|Senate]] and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#House of Representatives (Astoria)|House of Representatives]] meets regularly.]]
The federal government of Astoria is comprised of three branches, all of which are located in Astor City. Established to emulate the former {{W|United States of America}}, Astoria's constitution supports the model ''{{W|trias politica}}''. Each branch of government is guaranteed by the federal constitution, separate, independent powers and responsibilities.
* {{W|Legislative}}: The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Congress of Astoria|National Congress]] is the legislative branch of the federal government of Astoria. It is composed of two houses: the [[Senate of Astoria|Senate]], with 20 seats, and the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#House of Representatives (Astoria)|House of Representatives]], with 128 seats. Members of the House of Representatives are elected for a two-year term, while senators serve eight-year terms. Both houses are located in the capital city of Astor. The legislature is responsible for creating and passing federal laws, overseeing the actions of the executive branch, and serving to certify the election of the president and vice president.
*{{W|Judicial}}: The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Supreme Court of Astoria|Supreme Court of Astoria]] is the highest federal court in the country and the final court of appeal in the federal justice system. Established by the federal constitution, it consists of twelve justices who serve lifetime appointments. The Court hears a limited number of cases each year, mainly involving issues of federal law, such as constitutional questions and disputes between states. It constitutional authority is based upon its power of {{W|judicial review}}, which allows it to declare federal and state laws unconstitutional.
*{{W|Executive}}: The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal government of Astoria|executive branch]] of the Astorian government is responsible for enforcing laws and carrying out the policies of the federal government enacted by the legislature. The [[President of Astoria|president]] serves as the {{W|commander-in-chief}} of the military, {{W|head of government}}, and {{W|head of state}}. The president is assisted in the daily operation of the Astorian government by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Vice-President of Astoria|vice-president]] and several executive departments. The president can take actions without expressed permission of the legislature through executive orders and federal proclamations.

===Political divisions===
{{Main|Administrative divisions of Astoria}}
[[File:States of Astoria (named).svg|right|300px]]
Astoria is divided into eleven administrative regions; 12 [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#States of Astoria|states]] and one [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#District of Astor|federal district]], which contains the capital of Astoria, [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor City, Astoria|Astor City]]. States are subdivided into 130 [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Counties of Astoria|counties]], and further divided into [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Townships of Astoria|townships]] and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Municipalities of Astoria|municipalities]]. Each state has a set amount of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Electoral College|presidential electors]], equal to the amount of representatives and senators in Congress. The state of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Tahoma|Tahoma]] has the largest electoral delegation, with 25 electoral votes, [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#South Columbia|South Columbia]] has the smallest electoral delegation with 5 electoral votes. Astor City while an independent federal district, its citizens are represented by the delegation of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Clackamas|Clackamas]].

Seven out of the eleven administrative districts are subdivided into townships, which are further subdivided into 36 ranges which constitute a square mile or 640 acres. This public land survey system was established in 1785 under the {{W|Articles of Confederation}}. Sections in Astoria are numbered from northeast, counting right to left. In a majority of the states all townships are referenced to the north-south {{W|Willamette Stone|Willamette meridian}}. In the eastern provinces all townships are referenced to the {{W|Boise meridian}}. Because of the irregular shape of counties, some townships and ranges are not exactly a square mile. {{W|Precincts}} are utilized to form the political boundaries at the local, state and federal levels of government.

States, counties, municipalities, and some populated townships, depending on state law, hold {{W|Local government|territorial collectivity}}. Local authority varies by state, with some states having the power to create or dissolve municipalities and county governments. Depending on the state, local governments may operate under their own charters. Counties, municipalities and states have the power to create special purpose districts including; {{W|school districts}}, districts for fire protections, {{W|sanitary sewer|water reclamation boards}}, {{W|conservation districts}}, parks and transit authorities. There are 352 tribal band reservations, subject to federal jurisdiction under the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Department of the Interior and Tribal Affairs (Astoria)|Department of the Interior and Tribal Affairs]]. Federally recognized tribal bands are recognized on the basis of [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Tribal band sovereignty in Astoria|tribal band sovereignty]]. Tribal band councils hold jurisdiction over the reservation, as provided by the federal government. Reservations are chartered on systems of government which do not have to conform to a republican or democratic style of governance.

===Foreign relations===
{{Main|Foreign relations of Astoria}}
[[File:Embassy of South Korea - Consulate Section.JPG|200px|thumb|left|{{W|Embassy}} of [[Korea]] in the {{W|Capitol Hill, Seattle|Capitol Hill}} neighborhood in Seattle.]]
After the Second Great War, Astoria declared a policy of {{W|armed neutrality}} in international affairs. Astoria is known for its strong commitment to {{W|multilateralism}} and dialogue. The country is a founding member of the [[League of Nations]] and is active in many of its specialized agencies, including the {{W|World Health Organization}} (WHO) and the {{W|International Atomic Energy Agency}} (IAEA). Astoria also participates in numerous international organizations, such as the {{W|World Trade Organization}} (WTO), the {{W|World Bank}}, and the [[Lincoln Area]]. It is a member the [[Conference of American States]] (CAS) and the {{W|Organization of American States}} (OAS) and the {{W|Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development}} (OECD).

In terms of bilateral relationships, Astoria maintains close ties with many countries, including its neighboring North American states; [[Manitoba]], [[Superior]] and [[Sierra]]. Astoria maintains close relations with [[Japan]], and is a member of [[Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization]]'s Partnership for Peace program. It is an participant in global peace efforts, providing humanitarian aid and hosting the North American offices for international organizations such as the {{W|International Committee of the Red Cross}} (ICRCW) and the {{W|World Economic Forum}} (WEF). Astoria plays a leading role in mediating conflicts in North America, specifically between the members of the [[Northern Treaty Organization]] (NTO) and the [[Chattanooga Pact|Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance]] (TFCMA), often hosting peace negotiations and providing expert services in conflict resolution.

===Military===
{{Main|Astorian Armed Forces}}
[[File:Aerial view of Bremerton 2.jpg|right|thumb|{{W|Bremerton, Washington|Bremerton}} is the largest military installation in Astoria, and is a major hub for the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Navy|Astorian Navy]].]]
The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Armed Forces|Astorian Armed Forces]] consist of three professional service branches; the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Navy|Astorian Navy]], the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Army|Astorian Army]] and the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Air Force|Astorian Air Force]]. The armed forces of Astoria are managed by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Department of Defense and Mobilization (Astoria)|Department of Defense and Mobilization]], controlled by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Joint Chiefs of Staff (Astoria)|Joint Chiefs of Staff]], chaired by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Secretary of Defense and Mobilization (Astoria)|Secretary of Defense and Mobilization]]. The {{W|commander-in-chief}} and supreme commander is the [[President of Astoria|President of the Republic]]. Astoria's military branches are composed of mostly male citizens aged 18 to 35, who serve throughout their adult life through {{W|conscription}}. Conscripts within Astoria's Army are known as 'militiamen', who are required to maintain their field equipment and personal weapons at home. Males may also serve the country through alternative service, and women aged 20 to 35 may serve voluntarily.

Astoria's {{W|military expenditure}} in 2022 was $23.9b billion, roughly 1.5% of the national gross domestic product, and ranks 13th in military spending globally. The majority of the military expenditure is utilized by the Navy and Air Force. The Astorian Navy operates one nuclear-powered {{W|aircraft carrier}}, the ''[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Kier II Astor|Kier II Astor]]''. The Navy maintains an array of {{W|frigates}}, {{W|destroyer|destroyers}}, forming Astoria's lone {{W|carrier battle group}}. The Astorian Army maintains an arsenal of {{W|missiles}} necessary for {{W|missile defense}}. Astoria is a major producer of {{W|intercontinental ballistic missiles}}, which is sells primarily to Sierra, Superior, Manitoba, and Brazoria.

Astoria has a significant presence in military production and possesses one of the largest {{W|aerospace manufacturers|aerospace industries}} in the world. It is the third-largest military exporter in North America and the sixth-largest in the world. Astorian military enterprises have produced high-performance {{W|fighter jets}}, {{W|helicopters}}, missiles, {{W|UAV|UAVs}}, and military transport aircraft. Astoria is also a major arms dealer of ground and naval equipment.

===Law enforcement and crime===
{{Main|Law enforcement in Astoria|Crime in Astoria}}
Astoria has approximately 750 {{W|law enforcement agencies}} subordinate to local, county and federal governments. Law in Astoria is enforced primarily by municipal {{W|police departments}} and county {{W|sheriffs}}. State police and state courts are responsible for the investigation of most civil and criminal crimes. Federal courts mostly hear cases if an appeal is made or if federal statues are broken.

The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Department of Justice (Astoria)|Department of Justice]] is the largest and most prominent, collection of federal law agencies. Difference federal authorities have authority based on different sections of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Legal Code|Astorian Legal Code]]. Federal agencies are tasked with the prevention of terrorist attacks, protect Astoria against foreign espionage, combat public corruption, protect civil rights and to investigate and prevent heinous crimes. The largest agency of the Department of Justice is the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Republican Guard|Astorian Republican Guard]] (ARG), with roughly 10,000 members. Other noticeable federal agencies include; the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Directorate of Internal Affairs (Astoria)|Directorate of Internal Affairs]] (DIA), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Directorate of Liquor, Incendiaries, Firearms and Stimulants (Astoria)|Directorate of Liquor, Incendiaries, Firearms and Stimulants]] (LIFS), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Narcotics Administration (Astoria)|Federal Narcotics Administration]] (FNA) and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Directorate of Federal Prisons (Astoria)|Directorate of Federal Prisons]] (DFP).

As of 2022, Astoria had a {{W|intentional homicide rate}} of 2.8 per 100,000, the second lowest in North America.

==Economy==
{{Main|Economy of Astoria}}
[[File:Seattle_skyline.JPG|left|250px|thumb|{{W|Downtown Seattle}} is the largest {{W|central buisness district|buisness district}} in Astoria and is home to several {{W|Fortune 500}} companies.]]

Astoria has a developed, high-income {{W|mixed economy}} characterized by {{W|economic diversity}}, a skilled labor force and as a center for technological innovation. It is the world's {{W|List of countries by GDP (nominal)|fourteenth-largest}} by {{W|nominal GDP}} and {{W|purchasing power parity}} and is the fifth largest economy in North America by both metrics. Astoria is an {{W|developed country|industrialized nation}} and is a full member of the {{W|Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development}} (OECD).

Astoria's economy is highly diversified, with roughly 80% of the nation's workforce employed in the {{W|service sector}}, while 13% are employed in {{W|Manufacturing}}. It is the fifth-largest manufacturer in North America, behind the United Commonwealth, Sierra, Brazoria, and Superior. Less than 5% of the workforce are employed in the {{W|primary sector}}. Astoria's interior is host to an abundance of resources, including {{W|gold}}, {{W|lead}}, {{W|copper}}, {{W|gold}}, {{W|coal}} and {{W|bauxite}}. Astoria is a major producer of agricultural goods, including winter wheat, {{W|apples}} and {{W|wine}}. Astoria ranks as the the 22nd largest exporter and 21st largest importer of global goods. It membership within the [[Lincoln Area]] and access to {{W|East Asia|East Asian}} markets allows for ample access to services, goods and capital.

Technology and logistics play a vital role in the Astorian economy. Astoria is home to the world's 2nd, 8th, 26th and 33rd largest {{W|list of largest companies by revenue|corporations by revenue}}; [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Helle (company)|Helle]], [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorco|Astorco]], [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Lance Wholesale|Lance Wholesale]] and [[Comware]]. Other major companies include {{W|Starbucks}}, {{W|Nordstrom}}, {{W|T-Mobile US|T-Mobile NA}}, {{W|Intel}}, {{W|Nike}}, {{W|Albertsons}} and {{W|Micron Technology}}. The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Seattle Stock Exchange|Seattle Stock Exchange]] (SSE) is the 9th largest stock exchange in the world by {{W|market capitalization}} at $3.2 trillion.

===Agriculture===
{{Main|Agriculture in Astoria}}
[[File:Palouse stubble fields from Kamiak Butte.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Palouse, located in [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#North Columbia|North Columbia]], is a major agricultural region which produces the majority of Astoria's {{W|wheat}} and {{W|legumes}}.]]
Astoria's diverse landscape and conditions for year round production makes it available to various types of farming. It a major producer of {{W|beef cattle}}, {{W|dairy products}}, wine, {{W|wheat}}, {{W|apples}}, {{W|hazelnuts}} and {{W|potatoes}}. It is the largest producer of {{W|raspberries}}, {{W|hops}}, apples, sweet {{W|cherries}}, potatoes, hazelnuts and {{W|concord grapes}} in North America. In 2022 the total value of products sold in Astoria to internal and foreign markets totaled $32.5 billion. Agricultural policy is set by the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Department of Agriculture (Astoria)|Astorian Department of Agriculture]], an agency that also grades and regulates produce.

In southwest Astoria, the main agricultural products are hay, beef cattle, dairy products, and wine grapes. According to the Astorian Department of Agriculture, in 2019 the total value of agricultural products sold in southwestern Astoria was $5.5 billion, with greenhouse raised {{W|vegetables}} accounting for $1.3 billion. The state of Clackamas is home to over 1,200 wineries, making it one of the top {{W|List of wine-producing regions|wine-producing regions}} in the country. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pocatello|Pocatello]] is the largest producer of potatoes in the North America. Other major agricultural products in eastern Astoria include dairy products, beef cattle, and wheat. In 2019, the total value of agricultural products sold in Pocatello was $7.5 billion, with potatoes being the largest contributor at $1.4 billion. Northern Astoria leads in exports for all agricultural goods, with major products including apples, dairy products, cattle, wheat, and potatoes. In 2019, the total value of agricultural products sold in northcentral Astoria was $16.3 billion, with apples being the largest contributor at $2.4 billion. The region is also home to a thriving wine industry, with over 1,200 wineries.

===Energy===
{{Main|Energy in Astoria}}
[[File:Spillway,_Bonneville_Dam-2.jpg|left|thumb|230px|The {{W|Bonneville Dam}} located on the {{W|Columbia River}}.]]
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As of 2022, Astoria receives approximately 85% of its energy from {{W|renewable energy}} sources. In 2020, the largest source of the nation's energy came from {{W|hydroelectricity}} (64.4%), followed by {{W|nuclear power}} (11.4%), {{W|wind power|wind}} (8.3%). Nuclear power, although considered officially by the government in Astoria as a {{W|nuclear power proposed as renewable energy|renewable energy source}}, is a contested subject. Astoria is the eighth-largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world, it is the largest producer in North America. The remainder of Astoria's energy comes from {{W|natural gas}} (9.5%), {{W|petroleum}} (4.2%) and {{W|coal}} (2.2%).

The {{W|Grand Coulee Dam}}, is the {{W|List of largest power stations|fourteenth-largest}} power station in the world, and from 1983 to 1986 was the largest. Other major notable power stations include the {{W|Chief Joseph Dam|Chief Joseph}}, the {{W|John Day Dam|John Day}}, and {{W|The Dalles Damn|Dalles}}. Astoria's four largest dams produce approximately 13,800 {{W|Watt|megatwatts of power}}. Astoria's investment into hydroelectricity in the 1930s and 1940s was executed as a {{W|public works}} program to reduce unemployment. The economic benefits led to a significant shift in the economy of Astoria, which gave rise to a strong {{W|aluminum}} industry. Dams in Astoria also serve the purpose of {{W|irrigation}}, with the {{W|Columbia Basin Project}} supplying roughly 670,000 acres with fresh water in North Columbia. Astoria's dams have caused negative consequences for local indigenous tribes and the natural habitat. Several older dams in Astoria lack a {{W|fish ladder}}, which permanently blocks fish migration. The construction of new dams and the maintenance of current structures is a debated question in the nation's politics.

===Transportation===
{{Main|Transportation in Astoria}}
[[File:Port_of_Seattle_from_Columbia_Center,_2022.jpg|left|thumb|The {{W|Port of Seattle}} is the largest port in Astoria.]]
Astoria has a well-established rail network that serves both passenger and freight needs. The [[AstorRail]] {{W|Amtrak Cascades|Cascades}} line connects major cities in the region, as does the [[Royal Pacific Railroad]]'s [[Brightline]] high-speed passenger train, while freight rail companies such as [[Great Northern Railway]] serve the region's primary freight carriers. Site to several major points of entry for the North American continent for, Astoria's major ports include the {{W|Port of Seattle}}, {{W|Port of Portland}} and the {{W|Port of Vancouver}}. These ports serve as important gateways for trade and commerce in the region, and they handle a variety of goods, from automobiles to agricultural products.

Astoria has an extensive network of highways and roads that connect its cities and towns. Some of the key highways include the {{W|I-5}}, which runs the length of the region, and the {{W|US 101|RA 101}}, which runs along the coast. In addition, the Astoria is home to several scenic byways and historic highways. The nation served by several major airports, including {{W|Seattle-Tacoma International Airport}}, {{W|Portland International Airport}}, and {{W|Vancouver International Airport}}. These airports provide air transportation services to the region's residents and visitors and serve as key hubs for airlines that serve the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks‎#Department of Transportation (Astoria)|Department of Transportation]] is leading policy maker for transportation in Astoria, and controls several subordinate government entities that maintain, operate and build the means for transit. The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Interstate Commission (Astoria)|National Interstate Commission]], maintains and builds {{W|interstates}}, the [[#User:Mythopoeia/Astoria RedlinksNational Aviation Commission (Astoria)|National Aviation Commission]] controls and regulates the {{W|airline industry}}, and the [[#User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National Railroad Commission|National Railroad Commission]] controls and regulates passenger and freight rail. Airline security, long-distance passenger rail and interstates are all federally owned and maintained.

==Demographics==
{{Main|Astorians|Demographics in Astoria|Race and ethnicity in Astoria|Family structure in Astoria}}
===Population===
{{Main|List of Astorian states by population}}
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[[File:Astoria Population Corridor.png|200px|left|thumb|6 in 10 Astorians live in the {{W|Pacific Northwest Corridor}}, formed by the cities of {{W|Seattle}}, {{W|Portland}} and {{W|Vancouver}}.]]
The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Census Commission|Astorian Census Commission]] reported 19,184,019 residents as of February 1, 2020, making Astoria the 64th most populous nation in the world, behind {{W|Zambia}} and {{W|Kazakhstan}}. According to the Astorian Census Commission's Population Clock, on December 29, 2022, Astoria's population had a total population of 19,904,051. In 2020, 49% of Astorians age 15 and over were married, 4% were widowed, 4% were divorced and 43% had never been married. In 2020, Astoria had a {{W|total fertility rate}} of 1.69 children per woman.

Astoria, compared to the remainder of North America and more specifically Sierra to its south, is less ethically diverse. {{W|White people|White Astorians}} with European ancestry makeup approximately 71.9% of the total population of Astoria. {{W|Asian people|Asian Astorians}}, which includes ethnicities from {{W|East Asia}}, {{W|Southeast Asia}}, the {{W|Middle East}} and {{W|Indian subcontinent}}, form the second largest ethnic group at a total of 10.1%. {{W|Hispanic people|Hispanic Astorians}}, designated by the Astorian Census Commission as being of indigenous heritage south of Parallel 36°30′ north and of partial European or {{W|African people|African}} ancestry and speaks {{W|Spanish language|Spanish}}, form the third largest ethnic group at 8.2% of the population. Other Astorians which includes mostly {{W|biracial people|biracial}} citizens of non-Hispanic heritage, form 4.6% of the population. {{W|Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Indigenous Astorians}} account for 2.7% of the population and {{W|Black people|Black Astorians}} form 2.2% of the total population. In 2020, the {{W|median age}} of Astoria was 34.6 years.
===Language===
{{Main|Languages of Astoria}}
{{W|English language|English}} is the most widely spoken language in Astoria, used by the majority of the population as their first language. According to the Astorian Census Commission, approximately 95% of the population in the region speaks English. English and {{W|Chinook Jargon}} serve as the co-official languages of Astoria.

Chinook Jargon, a trade language that was historically used by many tribes in the area, is one of the most widely-spoken {{W|Native American languages}} in the region. {{W|Lushootseed}}, spoken by the {{W|Duwamish}} and {{W|Suquamish}} tribes of the {{W|Puget Sound}} region, and {{W|Yakima}}, spoken by the {{W|Yakama Nation}} in central Washington, are also among the Native American languages spoken. There are an estimated 302,039 proficient speakers of Chinook Jargon, mostly spurred by government initiatives in the 1990s to promote indigenous languages in primary schools. {{W|Spanish langauge|Spanish}} is the second most widely-spoken language, brought primarily by immigrants from Sierra and [[Mexico]]. {{W|Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin}} is the third most widely-spoken language, which arrived early in Astoria's history during the 1849-era {{W|California Gold Rush}}. Mandarin grew significantly in the 1990s and early 2000s when immigration restrictions were lifted. {{W|Vietnamese language|Vietnamese}} and {{W|Japanese language|Japanese}} are also widely spoken, which were also introduced by waves of immigration in the 1990s and 2000s.

===Religion===
{{Main|Religion in Astoria}}
{{See also|Irreligion in Astoria}}
[[File:Idaho_Falls_Temple.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Mormon temple in {{W|Idaho Falls}}, Pocatello.]]
Astoria has some of the lowest rates of church attendance in North America, with many citizens self-describing as {{W|nonreligious}}. 45% of Astorians stated that they had no religious affiliation. Roughly 9% state of citizens reported that they were either {{W|agnostic}} or {{W|atheists}}. The largest religion in Astoria is {{W|Christianity}}, with roughly 32% belonging to a {{W|Protestantism|Protestant}} church and 12% identifying with {{W|Roamn Catholicism}}. Astoria is much more {{W|secular}} than the median country, ranking 19th least religious country in the world. Research conducted in 2021 found that 56% of Astorians believed in some concept of God, with 17% reporting that they {{W|pray}} daily.

There are regional variances in religious observation, with eastern states along the Pacific Ocean having the lowest rates of religious affiliation and church attendance. States with the highest levels of religious affiliation are located in the interior of Astoria, with roughly 65% of residents in Pocatello claiming affiliations with a Christian church. Approximately 42% of Pocatello's population adheres to {{W|Mormonism}}, with 38% belonging to the [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] and the remainder apart of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria#Church of Jesus Christ and His Faithful of Idaho|Church of Jesus Christ and His Faithful of Idaho]], and is the largest concentration of Mormons in the country. Mormons were historically persecuted and until 1983 it was illegal for a member of a Mormon denomination to hold the office of president, vice-president, or sit on the supreme court. In Montanga 43% of residents belong to the [[United Church of Universal Reconciliation]], a Christian restorationist denomination that historically participated in religious warfare with Mormons and the Astorian state.

===Urbanization===
{{Main|Urbanization in Astoria|List of Astorian cities by population}}
Astoria is highly urbanized with approximately 68.5% living inside urban areas. In 2020 there was a total of 884 municipalities, organized settlements and towns. There are four cities that have more than 500,000, all of which reside within the Pacific Northwest Corridor, a roughly 466-mile (750 km) long corridor that extends from {{W|Eugene, OR|Eugene}} to {{W|Vancouver, WA|Vancouver}}. Seattle (4.1 million), Vancouver (2.6 million) and Portland (2.5) are the three largest {{W|metropolitan areas}} in the nation. Approximately 48.6% of the total population of Astoria lives within metropolitan areas of Astoria, with nearly 6 in 10 living in the Pacific Northwest Corridor. Major interior cities include {{W|Boise, Idaho|Boise}} and {{W|Spokane, Washington|Spokane}}. Many of Astoria's metropolitan areas, especially in Yakima, Tahoma and Clackamas, are growing rapidly.
{{Template:Largest cities in Astoria}}

===Education===
{{Main|Education in Astoria|Higher education in Astoria}}
[[File:MK03255_University_of_Washington.jpg|thumb|left|The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Tahoma|University of Tahoma]], located in Seattle, is Astoria's most prestigious public university.]]
For the most part education in Astoria is provided by government entities and overseen by federal, state, and local governments. Education, if ran by the state government, is controlled and overseen by the state. Education is divided into {{W|primary education}}, followed by {{W|secondary education}} and {{W|post-secondary education}}. Education is by law provided solely in English but students are required to take five years of Chinook Jargon throughout their primary and secondary education. Astoria has several universities, with the majority being publicly funded. [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astor University|Astor University]] is the oldest surviving post-secondary education in Astoria, and continuously ranks as the top university in the country. The largest university is the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Clackamas|University of Clackamas]], located in {{W|Beaverton, OR|Beaverton}}, with 38,000 enrolled students. The [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Tahoma|University of Tahoma]], located in Seattle, regularly ranks as one of the most prestigious public universities in the world. Other notable universities include; the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Vancouver|University of Vancouver]], [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal University of Astoria|Federal University of Astoria]], and the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#University of Columbia, Astoria|University of Columbia, Astoria]].

In 2020 the OCED reported that Astoria is one of the most highly educated nations, with 49% of the population having completed studies at a school providing post-secondary education. Roughly 20.5% of the nation holds a {{W|bachelor's degree}}, with the remainder having completed studies in a 2-year or 6-year program. Astoria spends approximately 5.1% of its GDP on education. As of 2019, 85% of adults aged 25 to 64 hold a high-school degree or equivalent.

In Astoria, {{W|compulsory education}} is set nationally at 12 years. Because of Astoria's federal system, states may incorporate their own requirements that demand additional years. States also control the curriculum and funding of schools. According to a study conducted in 2018, roughly 34,000 students were homeschooled. Astorian students perform well among other OECD in mathematics, science, and reading, ranking eleventh globally. Astoria has a {{W|literacy rate}} of 99%.

===Health===
{{Main|Healthcare in Astoria|National Health Insurance in Astoria}}
[[file:Providence_St._Vincent%27s_Hospital.JPG|250px|right|thumb|{{W|Providence St. Vincent Medical Center}} in Portland is one of the largest nonprofit hospitals in Astoria.]]
Healthcare is provided through the {{W|private sector}}, with costs being covered through a government ran {{W|national health insurance|statutory health insurance}} program known as the
[[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Federal Health Insurance Program|Federal Health Insurance Program]] (FHIP). Funds for the statutory health insurance program are collected through private, employer-employee contributions, and national, state, and local taxes. Roughly 75% of funding for the program is provided through employer-employee contributions. {{W|Prescription drugs}}, {{W|dentistry}} and {{W|optometry}} are also covered under the national health insurance program. There are multiple tiers of coverage, and employers typically recuperate their losses by requiring employees to contribute more of their wages.

The majority of hospitals in Astoria are {{W|nonprofit}} at 53% or government operated at 43%. The remainder of hospital are operated privately and preform specialties that are limited in demand. Because of an increase in age, due to a {{W|demographic shift}}, healthcare costs have increased within the past three decades. Life expectancy is 81.1 years, with 78% of Astorians reporting they view themselves in good health. In life expectancy, Astoria ranks 25th, behind {{W|Cyprus}} and {{W|Greece}}.

According to the Department of Health and Welfare, the smoking rate in Astoria is 11.5%, ranking 121st in the world. {{W|Alcohol abuse}} and {{W|alcoholism}} is considered a national concern by the Department of Health, reporting that 18% of the population engages in {{W|execessive drinking}}. Rates of cancer are similar to the remainder of North America, with {{W|breast cancer|breast}}, {{W|lung cancer|lung}} and {{W|prostate cancer}} being the most common causes. Obesity in Astoria, much like Sierra, is not as widespread as in the rest of the developed world. In 2022, Astoria reported an obesity rate of 16.6%, ranking 123rd behind {{W|Kyrgyzstan}} and {{W|Lesotho}}.

Major hospitals include {{W|Seattle Children's Hospital}}, {{W|Harborview Medical Center}}, and {{W|Swedish Medical Center}}, {{W|Legacy Emanuel Medical Center}}, {{W|Providence St. Vincent Medical Center}}, and {{W|Oregon Health & Science University Hospital|Clackamas Health & Science University}}.

==Culture==
{{Main|Culture of Astoria|Society of Astoria}}
{{See also|Astorian nationalism|Astorian environmentalist radicalism}}
===Literature and art===
{{Main|Astorian literature|Astorian philosophy|Architecture of Astoria|Art in Astoria}}
[[File:The_Raven_and_the_First_Men,_Museum_of_Anthropology_(7960613690).jpg|right|300px|thumb|The ''{{W|Raven and the First Men}}'' is a sculpture by {{W|Haida}} artist {{W|Bill Reid}}]]
Astoria has produced a number of notable writers, many of whom have explored the region's unique landscape and culture in their work. The indigenous peoples of the region have a rich artistic tradition that spans back thousands of years, while in more recent times the region has produced a variety of influential writers and artists. Important authors include, {{W|Ken Kesey}}, {{W|Ursula K. Le Guin}}, {{W|Tom Robbins}} and {{W|Sherman Alexie}}. Astoria has served as the setting for many notable works of literature; ''{{W|Snow Falling on Cedars}}, {{W|The Orchardist}}, {{W|Where'd You Go, Bernadette}}, {{W|The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian}}, {{W|Wilderness}},'' and ''{{W|The Solace of Open Spaces}}.''

Astoria has also been a source of a rich tradition of visual art, with influences ranging from the traditional art of the indigenous peoples to more contemporary styles. Important artists from Astoria include; {{W|Dale Chihuly}}, {{W|Jeffrey Gibson}}, {{W|Susan Point}} and {{W|Emily Carr}}. Art from Astoria has incorporated the distinctive styles of the Coast Salish-style sculptures and prints, which often feature depictions of animals and other natural elements. Artwork depicting the historical and natural beauty of Astoria utilize native imagery and traditional artwork. Some of the most notable pieces of Astorian artwork include; ''{{W|Raven and the First Men}}, {{W|Chief Joseph}}, {{W|Moon}},'' and ''{{W|Forest Walk}}.''

===Cinema and theater===
{{Main|Cinema of Astoria|Theater in Astoria}}
[[File:Orpheum_Theatre_Vancouver_View_Of_Stage.jpg|300px|left|thumb|The {{W|Orpheum (Vancouver)|Orpheum}} in Vancouver is a large theatre and music in Astoria.]]
Cinema and theatre have long been an important part of the cultural landscape of the Astoria. The region has been the setting for many films and plays, and its vibrant arts scene has produced many talented performers and filmmakers. One of the most notable contributions to Astorian cinema is the {{W|Seattle International Film Festival}} (SIFF), which was founded in 1976 and has since grown into one of the largest and most respected film festivals in the world. SIFF showcases both local and international films and has helped to establish Seattle as a hub for {{W|independent filmmaking}}. The festival has hosted premieres of several notable films, including ''{{W|The Blair Witch Project}}'' and ''{{W|Waitress}}''.

Several Astorian cities, including Portland and Vancouver, have also become popular filming locations for Hollywood productions. Portland, in particular, has been featured in a number of popular films and TV shows, including ''{{W|Grimm}}, {{W|Portlandia}},'' and ''{{W|Twilight}}''. ''{{W|The Goonies}}'' is considered a national film of significant importance and has since become a {{W|cult film}}.

One of the most well-known Astorian theatre companies is the {{W|Oregon Shakespeare Festival|Willamette Shakespeare Festival}}, which was founded in {{W|Ashland, Oregon|Ashland, Willamette}} in 1935. The festival produces eleven plays each year, with a focus on the works of Shakespeare and other classic playwrights. The festival has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusivity and has helped to establish Ashland as a center for high-quality theatre in the region. Other notable theatre companies in the Astoria include {{W|Seattle Repertory Theatre}}, {{W|ACT Theatre}}, and the {{W|5th Avenue Theatre}} in Seattle, and {{W|Portland Center Stage}} and {{W|Artists Repertory Theatre}} in Portland. Astoria is host to three major outdoor music venues; {{W|The Gorge Amphitheatre}}, {{W|Sleep Country Amphitheater}} and {{W|White River Amphitheatre}}.

===Music===
{{Main|Music of Astoria}}
[[File:Nirvana_around_1992_(cropped).jpg|thumb|right|200px|{{W|Kurt Cobain}}, the lead singer of {{W|Nirvana}}, was an Astorian artists who rose to global fame in the 1990s.]]
Astoria has a diverse musical landscape, with a range of genres that have developed and thrived in the country. One of the most notable is {{W|grunge}}, a subgenre of {{W|alternative rock}} that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, with bands such as {{W|Nirvana}}, {{W|Pearl Jam}}, and {{W|Soundgarden}} leading the way. Grunge became known for its heavy guitar riffs, angst-ridden lyrics, and stripped-down sound, and had a significant impact on the mainstream rock scene. Another important genre in the nation is {{W|indie rock}}, which has seen a surge in popularity since the 2000s. Bands like {{W|Modest Mouse}}, {{W|The Shins}}, and {{W|Death Cab for Cutie}} have helped bring notoriety to Astoria as a hub for innovative and cutting-edge music. Indie rock in the nation is often characterized by its use of melodic guitar riffs, introspective lyrics, and a DIY aesthetic.

{{W|Hip hop}} is another popular genre in the Pacific Northwest, with notable artists such as {{W|Macklemore}}, {{W|Sir Mix-a-Lot}}, and {{W|Blue Scholars}} having emerged from the nation. The hip hop scene in Astoria often incorporates elements of the nation's natural beauty, urban culture, and social justice issues.

Astoria has produced a wealth of important artists throughout its musical history. One of the most influential figures in the republic's music scene was {{W|Jimi Hendrix}}, a Seattle native who went on to become one of the most innovative and acclaimed guitarists of all time. Hendrix's blend of {{W|blues}}, {{W|rock}}, and {{W|psychedelic sounds}} revolutionized the music world and continues to inspire generations of musicians. {{W|Bing Crosby}}, who was born in {{W|Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma, Olympia}} was another important artist born in Astoria. Crosby was one of the most popular and successful musicians of the 20th century, with a career that spanned several decades and included hits like ''{{W|White Christmas}}'' and ''{{W|Swinging on a Star}}''. Nirvana's {{W|Kurt Cobain}}, became an icon of the era and remains a celebrated and influential figure in the music world.

===Mass media===
{{Main|Mass media in Astoria}}
{{See also|Newspapers in Astoria|Television in Astoria|Internet in Astoria|Radio in Astoria}}
[[File:Columbia_center_from_smith_tower.jpg|{{W|Columbia Center|Astor Square}} is the headquarters of the [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pacific Communications Group|Pacific Communications Group]] (PCG), the largest multimedia conglomerate in Astoria.|200px|thumb|left]]

Astoria has a diverse and robust mass media landscape, with a range of {{W|newspapers}}, {{W|television stations}}, and other media outlets that serve different markets and regions of the republic.

One of the most prominent newspapers in the region is ''{{W|The Seattle Times}}'', a daily newspaper based in Seattle, Tahoma, that has been in operation since 1896. The newspaper covers a wide range of local and national news, with a particular focus on issues of interest to the Tahoma region. Another major newspaper in Astoria is ''{{W|The Oregonian}}'', a daily newspaper based in Portland, Oregon, that has been in operation since 1850. The Oregonian is the largest newspaper in South Astoria and covers a wide range of local and national news, with a focus on issues of interest to the southernmost states. ''{{W|The Stranger}}'', an alternative weekly newspaper based in Seattle, covers a range of news and cultural events in the region, and has become known for its irreverent and unconventional style. Major publications in Vancouver include ''{{W|The Vancouver Sun}}'' and ''{{W|The Province}}''.

Seattle is home to several major television stations, including {{W|KIRO-TV}}, {{W|KING-TV}}, and {{W|KOMO-TV}}. These stations provide a range of news and entertainment programming to viewers in the region, covering local and national news, as well as sports, weather, and other topics of interest. In Portland, major television stations include {{W|KGW-TV}} and {{W|KPTV}}. Major television stations in Vancouver include {{W|CKVU-DT}} and {{W|CIVT-DT}}. Boise and Spokane also have their own television stations. Major national television networks include: [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astoria One|Astoria One]] and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astoria Two|Astoria Two]] (both operated by public [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#United Broadcasting Corporation of Astoria|United Broadcasting Corporation of Astoria]]), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Pacific Television|Pacific Television]] (PTV), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Cascadia Broadcasting Company|Cascadia Broadcasting Company]] (CBC), [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#New World Network|New World Network]] (NWN) and [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#National News Network|National News Network]] (3N).

{{W|Radio broadcasting}} has been a popular source of mass media in Astoria since the 1930s. Major radio stations in Astoria include {{W|KEXP}}, {{W|102.7 The Peak}}, and {{W|News 1130}}. Astoria has a federally mandated radio station that serves the entire national community; [[User:Mythopoeia/Astoria Redlinks#Astorian Public Broadcasting|Astorian Public Broadcasting]] (APB).

===Food===
{{Main|Cuisine of Astoria}}
[[File:PikePlaceMarket2006.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A fishmonger's stall at {{W|Pike Place Market}} in Seattle. Seafood is an important component to Astorian cuisine.]]
The cuisine of Astoria is characterized by its use of fresh, local ingredients, including seafood, berries, mushrooms, and game meats. The region's cuisine reflects its proximity to the ocean, as well as its history of indigenous and European settlement. {{W|Seafood}} plays a significant role in Astorian cuisine, with {{W|salmon}} being one of the most important ingredients. {{W|Pacific salmon}} is caught in the region's rivers and streams, and is often grilled or {{W|smoked fish|smoked}}. Other popular seafood in the area includes {{W|Dungeness crab}}, {{W|oysters}}, {{W|clams}}, {{W|mussels}}, and {{W|geoducks}}. These ingredients are often prepared simply, with minimal seasoning.

{{W|Berries}} are another staple of Astorian cuisine, with {{W|huckleberries}}, {{W|blackberries}}, {{W|raspberries}}, and {{W|blueberries}} growing abundantly in the region. These fruits are used in a variety of dishes, from {{W|pies}} and {{W|jams}} to savory sauces for meats. {{W|Mushrooms}} are also a key ingredient in Astorian cuisine, with the region being home to a variety of {{W|wild mushrooms}}, including {{W|chanterelles}}, {{W|morels}}, and {{W|porcinis}}. These mushrooms are used in {{W|soups}}, {{W|stews}}, and {{W|sauces}}, as well as being served as a side dish.

{{W|Game meats}}, such as {{W|elk}}, {{W|venison}}, and {{W|bison}}, are also commonly found in Astorian cuisine. These meats are often prepared in hearty stews or slow-cooked dishes and are sometimes served alongside berry sauces. Asoria has a thriving {{W|wine industry}}, with the region being known for its {{W|Pinot Noir}}, {{W|Chardonnay}}, and {{W|Riesling}} varietals. Local {{W|craft}} beer and {{W|cider}} are also popular, with the region having a vibrant craft brewing scene.

{{W|Coffee consumption}}, {{W|coffee production|production}}, and {{W|coffee culture|culture}} have a significant presence in Astoria. The nation is home to several major coffee companies, including {{W|Starbucks}}, which was founded in Seattle in 1971. The coffee culture in the region is characterized by a preference for high-quality, {{W|specialty coffee}}, with a focus on {{W|Single-origin coffee|single-origin beans}} and artisanal roasting techniques. Astoria is also known for its numerous independent {{W|coffee shops}}, which often serve as community gathering places. According to a 2018 report by the {{W|National Coffee Association}}, Astoria, had the highest percentage of daily coffee drinkers in North America, with 64% of adults reporting that they had consumed coffee within the past day.

===Sport===
{{Main|Sports in Astoria}}
[[File:Seattle - panoramio - pcwiles.jpg|Right|thumb|{{W|Lumen Field}} (football) and {{W|T-Mobile Park}} (baseball) are two major sporting venues in Astoria.]]
{{See also|Soccer in Astoria|Football in Astoria|Baseball in Astoria|Astorian Collegiate Athletic Conference}}
Astoria's most popular sports include {{W|football}}, {{W|basketball}}, {{W|soccer}}, and {{W|baseball}}, with several college and professional teams existing. Within Astoria there is a significant rivalry between the cities of Portland, Vancouver and Seattle in most sports.

Astoria is known for its {{W|outdoor recreation|outdoor recreational activities}}. The nation has an abundance of {{W|hiking trails}}, {{W|parks}}, and {{W|campgrounds}}, making it a popular destination for {{W|outdoor enthusiasts}}. According to a 2018 report by the {{W|Outdoor Industry Association}}, which surveyed participants in outdoor activities over a 12-month period, 58% of adults in Astoria participated in at least one outdoor activity. Outdoor recreation generates significant economic activity in the nation, with consumers spending $26.2 billion annually on outdoor recreation activities. Popular activities include {{W|hiking}}, {{W|skiing}}, {{W|snowboarding}}, {{W|mountain biking}}, {{W|fishing}}, and {{W|hunting}}.

Water sports are also a significant part of the Astorian leisure culture, with opportunities for {{W|kayaking}}, {{W|canoeing}}, {{W|paddleboarding}}, and fishing on the region's many rivers and lakes. The nations's long coastline also provides opportunities for {{W|surfing}}, {{W|windsurfing}}, and {{W|sailing}}.

Professional sports teams in Astoria include the {{W|Seattle Seahawks}} (football), {{W|Seattle Mariners}} (baseball), {{W|Seattle Sounders FC}} (soccer), {{W|Portland Trail Blazers}} (basketball), and {{W|Vancouver Whitecaps FC}} (soccer). These teams have passionate fan bases and have achieved success at both the national and continental levels. {{W|Collegiate athletics}} is also very popular within Astoria.

Major {{W|sporting venues}} in Astoria, with seating capacity, include {{W|CenturyLink Field}} (37,000), {{W|Autzen Stadium}} (54,000), {{W|Husky Stadium}} (70,000), {{W|Providence Park}} (25,218), {{W|Moda Center}} (19,393) and {{W|Martin Stadium}} (32,952).

==See also==
*[[Index of Astorian–related articles]]
*[[Lis of Astorian state topics]]
*[[Outline of Astoria]]
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== Charter proposal ==

{{U|Goldentrash}} has proposed a '''[https://forms.gle/fopQbXHEb7SSkWrW6 charter]''' for adoption/ratification on the Constructed Worlds Wiki at-large for the purposes of codifying and formalizing wiki and server administration. He has proposed the creation of a presidency and a council, as well as a system of project administrators and moderators. A notice has been given on the official Discord server and on this site's wiki notice which will last until March 18, 2020. The purpose of this discussion at the Village pump is for transparency, documentation, and community input. '''NOTHING SAID HERE WILL BE TAKEN OR CONSIDERED A BINDING VOTE'''. Actual voting for the charter should be submitted at the actual link provided earlier. However, for organizational purposes, users may share what they have voted for and discuss their rationale, as well as their general thoughts on the matter.  <span style="background:#f0a796ff; font-family: 'century gothic'; padding:8px 5px;"><span style="background:#64ccfdff; color:white; padding:3px; white-space:nowrap;">[[File:Sayori.svg|35px|link=http://altverse.miraheze.org/wiki/User_talk:Centrist16?action=edit&section=new]] [[UserWiki:Centrist16|{{color|white|'''centrist16'''}}]] {{!}} [[User talk:Centrist16|{{color|white|Talk}}]] {{!}} [[File:Flag of Conworlds Quality Control.svg|35px|link=CQC]] {{!}} [[File:Discord-Logo-Color.svg|35px|link=https://discord.gg/Q56SSb5]]</span></span>  07:52, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
===Support===

===Oppose===
{{Oppose}} [[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]]

{{Oppose}} [[User:Emalia|Emalia]] ([[User talk:Emalia|talk]])

===Abstain===

===Discussion===
*This is an absolute farce, we don't need a change of leadership on the wiki. Justin is still around and continues to update and edit the wiki on a daily basis. His leadership is indispensable and the need for a second bureaucrat (or just allowing Travis to be the sole bureaucrat) is very unnecessary. There is no need for a referendum and everyone can see the power jockeying at play here. If we actually wanted a president of impartiality it would be Centrist. If this vote is to go through it will most certainty mean the downfall of this wiki. '''VOTE NO''' on this dictatorial charter. [[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]]
**Due to the technical limitations of Miraheze, Justin would retain his Bureaucrat status and would in essence act as a final check on both my authority and every subsequent president. This charter aims to formalize the status quo while providing a system for resolving disputes that arise within projects and with administration of the server and wiki. This current system of bickering back and forth with no agreed upon rules to look towards is highly inefficient and is unproductive. [[User:Goldentrash|i ii ii i _]] ([[User talk:Goldentrash|talk]]) 08:07, 11 March 2020 (UTC)