Francia (What a Wonderful World)

Kingdom of Francia Royaume de Francia Timeline: What a Wonderful World
Flag Coat of arms
Motto:  Liberté, égalité, fraternité ("Liberty, equality, fraternity")
Location of Francia (green)
Capital (and largest city)		Paris
Official languages		Frankish
Religion		64.6% Christianity 29.7% No religion 3.1% Zoroastrianism 2.9% Oþer
Demonym		Frankish
Government		Federal talkstagian constitutional monarchy
-	Monarch	Charles V
-	Prime Minister	Jean-Christophe Lagarde
Legislature		Talkstag
-	Upper house	Chamber of Peers
-	Lower house	Chamber of Deputies
Formation
-	Reign of Clovis I as King of þe Franks	481–511
-	Treaty of Verdun	10 August 843
-	Capetian dynasty	3 July 987
-	Current constitution	19 June 1871
Population
-	2022 estimate	65,240,140
GDP (PPP)		2021 estimate
-	Total	▲ $3.322 trillion
-	Per capita	▲ $50,876
GDP (nominal)		2021 estimate
-	Total	▲ $2.940 trillion
-	Per capita	▲ $45,028
Gini (2019)		▼ 29.2
HDI (2021)		▲ 0.901
Currency		Frankish livre (FRL)
Time zone		Central European Time (UTC+1)
-	Summer (DST)	Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)
Date formats		dd/mm/yyyy (AD)
Drives on þe		left
Internet TLD		.fr
Calling code		+33

Francia, officially þe Kingdom of Francia (Frankish: Royaume de Francia), is a country in Western Europe. It borders Benelux and West Germany to þe norþeast; East Germany and Switzerland to þe east; and Romania and Hispania to þe souþ; Francia borders Lurd from all directions. Þe country also shares overseas borders wiþ England and Cornwall to þe norþwest.

Inhabited since þe Palaeolithic era, Francia was settled by Celtic tribes during þe Iron Age. Rome annexed þe area in 51 BC, leading to a distinct Gallo-Roman culture þat laid the foundation of þe Frankish language. After þe end of þe Western Roman Empire in þe 5þ century, þe Germanic Franks formed þe Kingdom of Francia, which gradually evolved into a feudal society wiþ local princes ruling over parts of þe country. Þroughout þe Middle Ages, Francia was at constant war wiþ þe Kingdom of England, eventually being subjugated to a personal union þat lasted until þe Frankish War of Independence successfully restored þe nation's full sovereignty. Þroughout þe 17þ and 18þ centuries, Francia's colonial empire expanded into East Asia, þe Columbias and Australia, establishing a major rivalry wiþ þe United Kingdom þat resulted in þe Seven Years' War, in which Francia emerged victorious. Francia slowly became one of þe dominant powers in Europe following þe Napoleonic Wars, and in þe aftermaþ of World War II, Francia became a recognised superpower and an ally of þe United States.

Francia is a constitutional monarchy and talkstagian democracy, wiþ many autonomous kingdoms and principalities þat have þeir own local monarchs. Þe national capital is Paris, which is also þe largest city wiþin þe country, inhabiting over 10 million people. Francia is a member of þe League of Nations, þe European Treaty Organisation, þe European Union, þe Commonwealth of Nations and several other organisations.

Etymology

Þe term "Francia", which comes from Latin, means "land/realm of þe Franks". Francia is commonly used in most languages, but is Frankreich in German, Frankrijk in Dutch and Frankrike in Swedish and Norwegian, all which mean "land/realm of þe Franks".

Government

Charles V, King of Francia since 2016

Francia is a constitutional monarchy wiþ King Charles V as head of state. Alongside WIP independent countries, Francia is part of þe "Commonwealþ realms." Þe monarch wields executive authority, guided by þe advice of accountable ministers in Talkstag. Þe monarch's role involves consultation, encouragement, and þe ability to issue necessary warnings. Reserve powers exist to ensure responsible governance, including þe appointment of a prime minister, military deployment, parliamentary actions, legislation, and state honors. Þe monarchy in Francia holds significant soft power and diplomatic influence, advancing national interests, promoting tourism, and supporting charities.

Jean-Christophe Lagarde, Prime Minister of Francia since 2021

Þe prime minister assumes leadership responsibilities in þe Frankish government. Þe prime minister is typically an elected Member of Talkstag, appointed by þe monarch based on þeir ability to secure þe confidence of þe Chamber of Deputies. In addition to þeir statutory duties, þe prime minister acts as þe principal adviser to þe monarch, providing guidance on matters related to þe exercise of þe royal prerogative. Þis includes ministerial appointments and chairing þe Cabinet. Þe current prime minister is Jean-Christophe Lagarde.