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Encyclopedia Corviniana
- an index of Corvinian terms and placenames -

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G
Generals, College of
See Army.

Government
Corvinia is an absolute monarchy, with all power vested in the Prince. However, no man, and no monarch, is an island, and the Prince has appointed a number of Ministers to advise him on various matters.
The ministries currently in operation are:

The Exchequer
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is in charge of the financial affairs of Corvinia, and advises the Prince on matters of currency exchange, foreign and domestic debt, etc.

Ministry of the Interior, Housing and Urban Development
The Minister of the Interior, Housing and Urban Development (normally abbreviated IHUD) advises the Prince on matters of housing and affairs inside the borders of Corvinia. The Minister of IHUD is ordinarily also in charge of the housing of the Royal Family.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Minister of Foreign Affairs handles all matters pertaining to diplomatic relationships with other nations, hereunder also micronations. The Foreign Affairs Ministry suggests appointments to diplomatic posts, for review by the Prince, and deals with applications for citizenship, conferring on this matter with the Permanent Committee on Immigration

Ministry of War (currently not occupied)
The Minister of War functions as advisor to the Prince on matters concerning war with other nations, and the defense of the realm.

Ministry of Internal Security
The Ministry of Internal Security is in charge of the Secret Police (q.v.).

Ministry of Cultural Affairs
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs advises the Prince on ways and means of promoting the arts and culture within Corvinia, high as well as low.

Ministry of Propaganda
The Minister of Propaganda is charged with seeing to it that all Corvinians are well-informed as to the state of the realm. In extension of this duty, the Minister of Propaganda sees to it that regular bulletins are issued, and that the national web page is maintained.

Ministry of Public Health and Safety
The Minister of Public Health and Safety is entrusted with the administration and licensing of medical practitioners within Corvinia, and with advising the Prince on health and safety.

Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education advises the Prince on matters concerning the education of Corvinia's citizens, both inside and outside of the Principality's borders.

Ministry of Religious Affairs
The Ministry of Religious Affairs gives advice to the Prince on matters of religion. The Ministry examines religious groups wishing to operate within Corvinia, and offers suggestions to the Prince on whether to approve such groups. As Corvinia is a secular state, no official endorsement is ever granted to religious groups - permission to operate within Corvinia signifies only that the group has been judged harmless to the state.

Ministry of Environment
The Ministry of the Environment is charged with maintaining a constant watch on the environment of Corvinia, and advising the Prince on possible hazardous environmental conditions.

Prosecutor-General's Office
The duties of the Prosecutor-General are to ensure that offenders against the laws of the land are brought to the attention of the Prince, so that they may be duly punished.

Postmaster-General's Office
The duties of the Prosecutor-General are to ensure the smooth operation of communications within the Principality.

Grand Duke, Grand Duchess
See Titles.

H
Arms of the County of Hanø
Arms of the County of Hanø

Hanø
An island, located off the coast of Sweden, near Blekinge Län. Claimed by Corvinia, and designated as the County of Hanø - currently held by Count Henrik Adam. Hanø is also claimed by Sweden.

Historian and Archivist, Court
See Court.

I
Interior, Housing and Urban Development, Minister of
See Government.

Internal Security, Minister of
See Government.

J
Jester, Court (and Royal Pooch)
See Court.

K
KCP
Abbreviation for Knight-Commander of the Penguin, the middle rank of knighthood in the Noble Order of the Penguin (q.v. under Penguin).

KCR
Abbreviation for Knight-Commander of the Raven, the middle rank of knighthood in the Grand and Noble Order of the Raven (q.v. under Raven).

KCTD
Abbreviation for Knight-Commander of the Tufted Duck, the middle rank of knighthood in the Noble Order of the Tufted Duck (q.v. under Tufted Duck).

Keeper of the Privy Seal
See Court.

Kerguelen
An island located in the Southern Indian Ocean. Claimed by Corvinia as well as by France.

Knight
See Titles and Knighthood, Orders of.

Knighthood, Orders of
There are three orders of knighthood in Corvinia, The Grand and Noble Order of the Raven (q.v. under Raven), The Noble Order of the Penguin (q.v. under Penguin) and The Noble Order of the Tufted Duck (q.v. under Tufted Duck). See also Titles.

Koh Samui
An island, located off the coast of Thailand. Claimed by Corvinia. Koh Samui is also claimed by Thailand.

KP
Abbreviation for Knight of the Penguin, the lowest rank of knighthood in the Noble Order of the Penguin (q.v. under Penguin).

KR
Abbreviation for Knight of the Raven, the lowest rank of knighthood in the Grand and Noble Order of the Raven (q.v. under Raven).

KTD
Abbreviation for Knight of the Tufted Duck, the lowest rank of knighthood in the Noble Order of the Tufted Duck (q.v. under Tufted Duck).

L
Lady-in-waiting
See Court.

Arms of the County of Lamma Island
Arms of the County of Lamma Island

Lamma Island
An island, located off the coast of Hong Kong. Claimed by Corvinia. Lamma Island is also claimed by the People's Republic of China. The largest settlement on Lamma Island is the town of Yung Shue Wan (q.v.). Currently, Lamma Island is a county, under the dominion of Karin, Countess of Lamma Island.

Law
Legislation in Corvinia is by rescript - direct edict of the Prince. A list of all rescripts issued to date may be found in this separate document. All offenses against the laws of the land are judged directly by the Prince, with advice from his government. Bringing offenses against the law to the Prince's notice is the responsibility of the Prosecutor-General (see Government).

Arms of the Barony of Lilleklint
Arms of the Barony of Lilleklint

Lilleklint
The smaller of the two cliffs of Møn (q.v.), designated the Barony of Lilleklint. Currently held by Baron Kasper.

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