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The etymology of the name "Gapla" is largely unknown. The name—credited to [[Wyatt Baek]]—was first used for the Republic of Gapla, a predecessor state of modern Gapla and a constituent republic of [[Gapla-Phoenix]]. However, Baek claims that the name predated Gapla-Phoenix, but has also claimed that he does not remember the name's etymology. Some Gaplan historians | The etymology of the name "Gapla" is largely unknown. The name—credited to [[Wyatt Baek]]—was first used for the Republic of Gapla, a predecessor state of modern Gapla and a constituent republic of [[Gapla-Phoenix]]. However, Baek claims that the name predated Gapla-Phoenix, but has also claimed that he does not remember the name's etymology. Some Gaplan historians claim that Baek deliberately chooses not to reveal the name's etymology, a claim he has denied. | ||
A common hypothesis is that the name "Gapla" originated from a portmanteau of "Gap" and "LA" (i.e., the "gap" in the [[Wikipedia:United States|United States]] near the city of [[Wikipedia:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]), as pre-Danubian Gapla claimed territory near Los Angeles. However, this hypothesis has been widely discredited by Gaplan historians as unlikely. | A common hypothesis is that the name "Gapla" originated from a portmanteau of "Gap" and "LA" (i.e., the "gap" in the [[Wikipedia:United States|United States]] near the city of [[Wikipedia:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]), as pre-Danubian Gapla claimed territory near Los Angeles. However, this hypothesis has been widely discredited by Gaplan historians as unlikely. | ||
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}}The president and deputy president (formerly vice president) serve as the head of government and deputy head of government respectively, and are elected annually for a term of one year, although they may resign in favor of another Gaplan citizen | }}The president and deputy president (formerly vice president) serve as the head of government and deputy head of government respectively, and are elected annually for a term of one year, although they may resign in favor of another Gaplan citizen. In theory, they are elected directly, however, they are currently elected by members of the Provisional Government. | ||
Elections use through [[Wikipedia:Ranked voting|ranked-choice voting]], specifically [[Wikipedia:Single transferrable vote|single transferrable vote]]. The most recent election was the [[2026 Gaplan presidential election]]. The current president is [[Hendrik Täks]], and the current deputy president is [[Amalia Battle]]. | Elections use through [[Wikipedia:Ranked voting|ranked-choice voting]], specifically [[Wikipedia:Single transferrable vote|single transferrable vote]]. The most recent election was the [[2026 Gaplan presidential election]]. The current president is [[Hendrik Täks]], and the current deputy president is [[Amalia Battle]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:17, 23 April 2026
Federated States of Gapla | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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| Motto: "Erit Ergo Justitia" (Latin) "Justice will be Served" | |
| Anthem: "Hail Gaplastovia" | |
State seal | |
| Capital | New Gaplastovia |
| Official languages | English |
| Recognized languages | |
| Ethnic groups (citizens) |
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| Demonym(s) | Gaplan |
| Government | Federative Representative Constitutional Monarchy |
• Monarch | Wyatt of the Danubias |
| Hendrik Täks | |
| Amalia Battle | |
| Legislature | Provisional Government |
| Establishment | |
• Establishment of Gapla-Phoenix | 24 August 2015 |
• Restoration | 28 February 2019 |
• Federation | 6 March 2019 |
• First constitution | 23 March 2019 |
• Current name | 2 May 2019 |
| 10 September 2019 | |
| 16 June 2023 | |
| 20 October 2023 | |
| 31 January 2024 | |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2024 estimate | 70 (citizens) 450+ (e-Residents) |
• Census | 2026 |
| Currency | Gapla Dollar (GPD) |
| Time zone | Time in Gapla |
| Date format | YYYY - MM - DD |
| Drives on | Right |
| Internet TLD | .fg |
Website my | |
Gapla, officially the Federated States of Gapla (FSG) and co-officially the Gaplan Federation, is a country located in Southeast Europe, along the Danube. It borders Croatia to the west and shares a river border with Serbia to the east. A federation of two constituent states and two territories, its territory of Greater Danubia consists of former terra nullius. The country has more than 450 e-Residents, 70 of whom are citizens, and spans approximately 205 acres.
The Croatia–Serbia border dispute, involving conflicting territorial claims along the Danube, emerged following the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. Croatia claims that the border should follow cadastral records from Yugoslavia, which defined internal administrative boundaries between its constituent republics. In contrast, Serbia claims that the border should follow the Danube's thalweg, a principle traditionally applied to international borders. The dispute intensified after Croatia's declaration of independence in 1991, with both countries inheriting conflicting interpretations of their international border. As a result of this dispute, four pockets of territory on the west bank of the Danube river were left unclaimed by both Croatia and Serbia, resulting in terra nullius. Gapla claims the pocket west of Apatin as its constituent state of Cristus and Pocket 2 as its constituent state of Gaplastovia, and is the only legitimate claimant to these territories, following the de facto dissolution of Ongal and the Gapla's subsequent claim.
Gapla's government is comprised of a judicial branch, a federal branch (comprising of a legislature and an executive), and a royal branch (a ceremonial monarchy). Within the executive, nine members are elected: mayors are elected for each municipality, governors are elected for each state, and a president and deputy president are elected for the entire country. The remaining eleven members of the National Assembly are elected using party-list proportional representation in annual elections. In an effort initiated in 2023, the country changed from its prior status as a traditional micronation and changed its primary goal to become a settled country in the future. In early 2024, the Gaplan government became inoperative as the Provisional Government took control of the country to expedite the effort.
Etymology
The etymology of the name "Gapla" is largely unknown. The name—credited to Wyatt Baek—was first used for the Republic of Gapla, a predecessor state of modern Gapla and a constituent republic of Gapla-Phoenix. However, Baek claims that the name predated Gapla-Phoenix, but has also claimed that he does not remember the name's etymology. Some Gaplan historians claim that Baek deliberately chooses not to reveal the name's etymology, a claim he has denied.
A common hypothesis is that the name "Gapla" originated from a portmanteau of "Gap" and "LA" (i.e., the "gap" in the United States near the city of Los Angeles), as pre-Danubian Gapla claimed territory near Los Angeles. However, this hypothesis has been widely discredited by Gaplan historians as unlikely.
Upon restoration in 2019, the country's official name was originally "Principality of Gapla," the official name was changed to the current name a few months later.
History
Government and politics
Gapla has a competitive multi-party system within a provisional government. Governance is localized in small municipalities.
Constitutionally, Gapla is a federative semi-presidential system with a ceremonial constitutional monarchy. In theory, a directly elected president leads the executive and appoints a cabinet, the unicameral National Assembly (led by the prime minister) is the legislature, and the Supreme Court (led by the chief justice) is the judiciary, although the National Assembly may establish lower courts. The sovereign prince (or Prince of the Danubias) is the monarch, and issues a variety of orders, awards, and honorary titles, including the Order of the Majestic Danube.
The executive branch consists of ten ministries, led by ministers appointed by the president, some of which are subdivided into offices, led by officers appointed by ministers. Some offices are further divided into suboffices, led by subofficers appointed by officers. In addition, bureaus may be created by the president.
However, following the Danubian reformations in 2023, Gapla has been under an unelected provisional government officially known as the Council of Ministers. New members are selected following a competitive admissions process involving an online application form, interview, and standardized testing. Current members, known as Provisional Governors, vote on the admission of applicants.
Leaders and elections
The president and deputy president (formerly vice president) serve as the head of government and deputy head of government respectively, and are elected annually for a term of one year, although they may resign in favor of another Gaplan citizen. In theory, they are elected directly, however, they are currently elected by members of the Provisional Government.
Elections use through ranked-choice voting, specifically single transferrable vote. The most recent election was the 2026 Gaplan presidential election. The current president is Hendrik Täks, and the current deputy president is Amalia Battle.
Administrative divisions
Gapla is a federation of two constituent states (Gaplastovia and Cristus), which exercise some self-governance, and two territories (Brighton Beach and the Fluvial Territory), which are governed from the federal capital of New Gaplastovia.
The two constituent states are subdivided into five municipalities. Gaplastovia is subdivided into New Gaplastovia and Elemental, and Cristus is subdivided into Cristovija, Folia Tail, and Emeralkia. Each state is governed by a directly elected governor, each territory is governed by an administrator appointed by the President of Gapla, and each municipality is governed by a directly elected mayor.
In addition, each municipality has a ceremonial prince or princess, while each territory has a ceremonial duke or duchess.
List of administrative divisions
The following is a list of administrative divisions of Gapla.
| Name | Flag | Area | Leader | |
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| States (2) | ||||
| Gaplastovia | 
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0.37 km2 (91.4 ac) | Wyatt Baek | |
| Cristus | 
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0.39 km2 (96.7 ac) | Connor Klinkosch | |
| Territories (2) | ||||
| Brighton Beach | File:BBFlag.png | Unknown | Brighton Liang | |
| Fluvian Territory | File:FluvianFlag.png | 0.07 km2 (17.2 ac) | Hendrik Täks | |
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