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THE FLAG OF CORVINIA

The Raven Banner

The Raven Banner of Corvinia

The national flag of Corvinia, commonly known as the Raven Banner, owes its origin to the original raven banner of the early kings of Denmark (before 1000 A.D.). Corvinia considers itself a true Nordic nation in the ancient tradition, and has adopted this venerable banner in token thereof.
In heraldic terms, the Raven Banner is blazoned: "Argent, a raven sable, bordured gules".
The associated motto is "NUMQUAM POSTEA".


SIGNIFICANT DATES

Birthdays of the Royal Family:
His Corvine Highness, Prince Peter I Ravn: April 16, 1965
Her Highness, Princess Lone: November 13, 1966
His Highness, Prince Lucas Ravn: December 16, 1996

Foundation of the Principality:
The Principality was proclaimed a sovereign state on July 2, 1997

Poe Day:
Commemorates the death of the poet Edgar Allan Poe, on October 7, 1849. Flags are lowered to half-mast.


NATIONAL ICONS

National Anthem:
The national anthem of Corvinia is Stormfloden ("The Flood"), lyrics by H.C.H. Prince Peter I Ravn, music by Niels Wilhelm Gade (1817-1890), from the opening of his C minor Symphony No.1, composed 1842. The text (in Danish) is as follows:

Stormfloden
Da nys en mægtig Stormflod
med vældig Styrke fór
henover Verdens Riger
og drukned' vores Jord;
Da rejste sig et nyt Land,
Corvinia blev skabt!
Et Land af Fred og Retfærd,
som ingen Krig har tabt.

The melody may also be familiar to Danish-speakers as "Kong Valdemars Jagt" (a.k.a. "På Sjølunds fagre sletter"). Since Corvinia acknowledges its Danish heritage, the original version, with lyrics by Bernhard Severin Ingemann (1789-1862), may be substituted as desired, when singing the anthem. The lyrics to the alternate version are:

Kong Valdemars Jagt
Paa Sjølunds fagre sletter
ved Østersøens Bred
hvor Skoven Krandse fletter
om Engens Blomsterbed
hvor Sølverkilden glider
nu ved Ruinens Fod
der stolt i gamle Tider
en Kongebolig stod

National Bird:
The raven (Corvus corax)

National Flower:
The common poppy (Papaver rhoeas)


CURRENCY

The unit of currency in Corvinia is the cor, which is linked to the commodity value of one-half liter of beer (lager) in a Copenhagen bar. The cor is subdivided into 12 skilling. For both units of currency, the singular is the same as the plural.

For further details, visit the Bank of Corvinia


CULTURE AND LANGUAGE

Corvinia is a Nordic country, hence tolerance and laissez-faire are part of the national character. No restrictions on religious or sexual freedoms are tolerated; political activity of a non-loyalist nature is, however, regarded as a serious offence.
Tourism is encouraged, and the hospitable citizens of Corvinia welcome strangers with open arms.
Officially, Corvinia recognizes the languages Danish, English, Latin, Old Norse, and Interlingua. An acceptable command of one or more of these languages is among the requirements for citizenship.


THE PETER WILLEMOES UNIVERSITY

Corvinia has one establishment of advanced education, the Corvinian National Academy of Arts and Sciences, otherwise known as The Peter Willemoes University.
For a closer look at the University's structure, consult this separate document.

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