States of Frisia (Frisian Empire)

Frisia is a federation which, since April 13 2007, consists of 23 states (Frisian: Steaten). They are also known as the constituent entities of the Frisian Federation. In 1877, when the Constitution of Frisia was adopted, there were 30 states listed. By 2007, the number of federal subjects had been decreased to 23 because of several mergers and the loss of colonies in the former Frisian Empire.

The states are of equal federal rights, with equal representation - five MPs each in the Denkern - and equal degrees of autonomy.

Types

 * The 15 First States are the most common type of federal subjects with federally appointed governor and locally elected legislature. Commonly named after their administrative centers.
 * The 6 Second States are represented by the federal government in international affairs; is meant to be home to a specific ethnic minority.
 * The 2 City States are major cities that function as separate regions.

List of States
See: List of States of the Frisian Federation