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Kiltanlenad Government

Tribal Theocracy
The head of Kiltan government, known as "The Chiefest Among the Kiltans," is chosen from among the Council of Chieftains and rules for life. He is the political, cultural and spiritual leader of the Kiltan people. The present Chiefest Among the Kiltans, Jay iv Griffin, has ruled since his ascent to the throne in '92.

The Council of Chieftains is composed of the chieftains from each clan. It functions as the primary legislative and judicial body of the nation. In the Kiltan view, the body that forms the laws is best suited to interpret those laws in specific circumstances. The eldest among the chieftains form a special council to which appeals may be made.

According to ancient teachings, the foundation of Kiltan society is the family. Each Kiltan citizen bears the surname of the family to which he or she belongs. Families in turn belong to a clan. Together, the clans make up the entire nation.

Families from several clans may live together in the same community. Local community leaders are chosen, but national leaders are chosen from among the clan groups. On occasion, extended family groups come together in large family reunions at which family leaders are chosen and family issues decided. Family leaders meet at regular intervals and, when necessary, choose a clan leader.

The teachings contained in the ancient sacred writings known as the Daosvirid provide the moral authority for Kiltan government as well as all facets of Kiltan life.


Government Facts

Country name:
conventional long form: none
conventional short form: Kiltanlenad
local long form: Kiltanlenad
local short form: Daoslenad iv Kiltans

Data code: KL

Government type: tribal theocracy

National capital: Port Rio

Administrative divisions: NA

Independence: 17 July 1998, charter received from Christiana Independent from: Dictatorship of Rio

National holiday: unknown

Constitution: ancient religious writings

Legal system: based on ancient religious writings; judicial review of legislative acts by Council of Chieftains; has not accepted compulsory international jurisdiction

Suffrage: leaders of village and clan groups

Executive branch:
chief of state: Chiefest of the Kiltans Jay iv GRIFFIN
head of government: unknown
cabinet: Council of Chieftains comprised of clan chieftains
elections : all terms are for life; successors to deceased clan chieftains are approved by majority vote of the Council of Chieftains

Legislative branch: Council of Chieftains
elections : all terms are for life; successors to deceased clan chieftains are approved by majority vote of the Council of Chieftains

Judicial branch: Council of Chieftains

Political parties and leaders: Various religious groups serve as de-facto political parties in this tribal theocracy

International organization participation: under consideration

Diplomatic representation on Earth: Earth nations have yet to establish diplomatic ties with Planet Vexillium due to the communications delay caused by the great distances that separate the two star systems.

Diplomatic representation from Earth: Earth nations have yet to establish diplomatic ties with Planet Vexillium due to the communications delay caused by the great distances that separate the two star systems.

Flag description: a Kiltan cross of blue on a field of green, with lighter and darker green borders between cross and field. At center is the Kiltan compass, symbol of the Kiltans' maritime lifestyle.

National Anthem
Iv Kiltanlenad O Diraem (Of Kiltanland I Dream)