The Princely State of the City of Le Theil l'Etat Princier de la cité de Le Theil το πριγκιπάτο της Θελανούπολης | |
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Motto: "Toujours conscients de Dieu, nous aspirons, travaillons et progressons comme une seule cité." Quebecshirite: Ever Conscious of God We Aspire, Build and Work as One city | |
Anthem: l'hymne de la splendide métropole ("the hymn of the splendid metropole") | |
| Location of Le Theil | |
| Capital | The City of Le Theil |
| Official languages | Quebecshirite Eleutherian |
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| Demonym(s) | Thelanopolitan Thelanopolite Le Theilian |
| Government | Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
• Monarch | Basile III |
| Lysandre de Montreval | |
| History | |
| 5 January 1276 | |
| 9 May 1498 | |
| 18 April 1625 | |
| 1 september 1637 | |
| 21 february 1769 | |
| 14 October 1800 | |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 1,239,000 |
• Density | 2,373/km2 (6,146.0/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | $107.7 billion (2023) (40th) |
• Per capita | 87,000 (1st) |
| Gini (2020) |  0.390low |
| HDI (2020) |  0.911very high · 10th |
| Currency | Quebecshirite Credit (QSC) |
| Time zone | QST |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .th |
Le Theil, officially the Princely State of the City of Le Theil, is a sovereign country, city-state, and microstate located on the Caelean Coast in southeastern Ecros. The city is a semi-enclave, bordered by Quebecshire to the north, east, and west, with its border lying just a few kilometers from the Northern coast of Eleutherios, near Grecopolis. While most of Le Theil is situated on the mainland, approximately one-third of the city extends onto Saint Achille Island, which plays a crucial role in the city's economy and infrastructure. The official languages of Le Theil are Quebecshirite and Eleutherian, with the latter formally recognized following the passage of the Language Act of 1880.
Originally a coastal Eleutherian settlement, Le Theil rose to prominence as a trading hub before falling under Quebecshirite occupation during the 17th century “Chanatasson” It later emerged as an autonomous city-state, eventually transitioning into an absolutist principality under Pierre IV in the 1600s. The Hyacinth Revolution of 1769 ended royal autocracy, paving the way for constitutional rule and, later, the democratic reforms of the 19th century. A cultural renaissance in the 1910s cemented Le Theil’s modern identity as a vibrant, bilingual microstate with strong civic institutions.
With an area of 522 square kilometers (approximately 201 square miles) and a population of 1,2 million (as of the 2020 census), it is not only the smallest nation on Terraconserva but also its most densely populated sovereign state, with more than 2,000 inhabitants per square kilometer. The country consists of seven administrative wards,the largest of which being the mainland district of Apsalas
Etymology
The name Thelanopolis originates from the Eleutherian language. It is believed to be a compound of two elements: "Thelos" (θέλος), meaning "will" or "desire," and "Polis" (πόλις), meaning "city." Combined, the name roughly translates to "City of Will" or "City of Ambition," reflecting the vision of Ptolomy of Oikos, its Eleutherian founder, who sought to expand trade and establish a prosperous outpost.
Over time, as Quebecshirite influence in the region grew, the original Eleutherian name evolved. By the 16th century, the Quebecshirite-speaking population began shortening and adapting the name to fit their language. The name Thelanopolis was gradually abbreviated to "Le Thélan," and eventually simplified further to "Le Theil" by the 17th century, a name that was easier for Quebecshirite speakers to pronounce.
History
Antiquity
Late middle ages
Republican and Early princedom periods
Early modern period
Révolutions florales
Chrysanthemum Uprising
Hyacinth Revolution
Orchidial heptdecennial
post revolutionary period (19th century)
years of lead
Contemporary Le Theil (1952-present)
Government and politics
Centurial Constitution
political parties
Climate
Le Theil has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). Winters are cool, sometimes cold, and short in duration. Summers are hot and humid. The transitional seasons of spring and fall can vary in temperature but tend to be warm. In the summer highs usually peak in the mid 30s, but temperatures over 35 occur on occasion, most recently in the summer of 2012 during a heat wave. That year, the all-time record high of 44 was recorded on July 1. In the winter highs are in the low- to mid-10s and lows are right around freezing, seldom dropping below -1. Precipitation is well distributed throughout the year. Afternoon thunderstorms are a common occurrence in the summer months and can bring heavy winds and lightning. Snow is rare, falling every few years.
| Climate data for Le Theil | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
105 (41) |
109 (43) |
107 (42) |
104 (40) |
100 (38) |
89 (32) |
78 (26) |
109 (43) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 53 (12) |
58 (14) |
66 (19) |
74 (23) |
82 (28) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
90 (32) |
84 (29) |
74 (23) |
65 (18) |
55 (13) |
73 (23) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 31 (−1) |
34 (1) |
40 (4) |
48 (9) |
57 (14) |
66 (19) |
70 (21) |
69 (21) |
62 (17) |
50 (10) |
41 (5) |
33 (1) |
50 (10) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −2 (−19) |
2 (−17) |
3 (−16) |
24 (−4) |
32 (0) |
41 (5) |
53 (12) |
50 (10) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
13 (−11) |
1 (−17) |
−2 (−19) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.16 (106) |
4.60 (117) |
4.68 (119) |
2.85 (72) |
3.40 (86) |
3.45 (88) |
4.01 (102) |
3.68 (93) |
3.11 (79) |
3.45 (88) |
3.62 (92) |
3.76 (96) |
44.77 (1,137) |
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Geography
Administrative divisions
Economy
tourism
Energy
transport
Demographics
Health
Education
Education in Le Theil is managed by the Ministry of Education (MOE). It controls the development and administration of state schools receiving taxpayers' funding, but also has an advisory and supervisory role in respect of private schools. For both private and state schools, there are variations in the extent of autonomy in their curriculum, scope of taxpayers' aid and funding, tuition burden on the students, and admission policy.
Education spending usually makes up about 15-20 per cent of the annual national budget which subsidises state education and government-assisted private education for Thelanopolitan citizens. Non-citizens bear significantly higher costs of educating their children in Thelanopolitan government and government-aided schools. In 1946, the Compulsory Education Act codified compulsory education for all citizens (excepting those with disabilities), and made it a criminal offence for parents to fail to enroll their children in school and ensure their regular attendance. Exemptions are allowed for full-time religious institutions, but parents must apply for exemption from the Ministry of Education and meet a minimum benchmark.
Education in Le Theil is structured into three stages: primary, secondary, and pre-university education, with the first two being compulsory. Students begin with six years of primary school, divided into a four-year foundation course and a two-year orientation stage. The curriculum emphasizes the development of the student's the mother tongue, mathematics, and science. Secondary school lasts four to five years and is divided into Express, Normal (Academic), and Normal (Technical) streams, depending on a student’s ability level. The basic coursework structure is similar to primary education but features more specialized subjects.
Pre-university education takes place at either the 21 Junior Colleges or the Prince Guillaume V Institute, over two and three years, respectively. As alternatives to pre-university education, courses are also offered at other post-secondary institutions, including five polytechnics. Le Theil has six public universities, with the National University of Thelanopolis and Puiseaux Technological University consistently ranking among the top 20 universities in the world.
Ethnicity
Religion
Christianity is the dominant religion in Le Theil, with 86.8% of the population identifying as Christian. Judaism, historically significant in the city-state due to waves of migration following the 17th century, constitutes 9.6% of the population, making Le Theil home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the region outside of Pavulturilor. The remaining 3.6% of the population identifies as irreligious or adheres to other faiths. While Le Theil maintains a strict separation of church and state, religious institutions play a cultural and historical role in public life, with major Christian and Jewish holidays recognized as public observances.