State of Burlington

The Orange Free State of Burlington (Oráiste Free State Burlington [Irish], Gwladwriaeth Rydd Oren o Burlington [Welsh], Oranje-Vrystaat van Burlington [Afrikaans]) is a small, independent military dictatorship on the southwest border of South Africa. The Orange Free State of Burlington was created out of the remnants from the Boer Wars, being a "resurrection" of the original Orange Free State in existence from 1854 - 1902. Created by Irish Nationals who favored the British Monarchy, it was originally an Irish African colony and a puppet to the government in Dublin, but several civil wars and a long diplomatic process created the State as it now exists today. During World War II, pro-Nazi Irishmen immigrated to the State and formed their own government, having continual rule since 1945.

ORANGE FREE STATE OF BURLINGTON ''Oráiste Free State Burlington Gwladwriaeth Rydd Oren o Burlington Oranje-Vrystaat van Burlington'' Motto: "In all things, love" (official) National Anthem: "March of the Green Army" Ethnic Groups: Irish, Welsh, Dutch, South African, British, Hungarian Demonym: Burlingtoner Capital: Burlington City Largest City: Plainview Language(s): Irish, English, Welsh, Afrikaans Religion: Roman Catholic (with Protestant minority) Government: Military Dictatorship & Theocracy Head of State & Government: Pope Benedict XVI Head of State: King Elias III (Lord Burlington) Head of Government: General Green Legislature: Administrative Council Upper House: House of Lords Lower House: Chamber of Deputies Creation: February 17, 1902 Burlington Articles: February 17, 1902 Proclamation Act: May 31, 1939 Military Dictatorship: November 11, 1945 Theocracy: November 11, 1953

ORIGINS

What would become the Free State of Burlington began with the African expedition of Elias P. Hutcheson, Lord Burlington, Conservative Party member representing Dublin. During the Boer Wars, Lord Burlington desired an African colony for Ireland, but the Irish Parliament refused to grant him his wish. Having landed in the Orange Free State (then under the rule of the Dutch), he founded Burlington City and called it his new home, renouncing his Irish citizenship, but retaining his Irish identity.