Democratic Republic of Kirlawa

The Democratic Republic of Kirlawa is one of four autonomous states in Kirlawa.

History
It was formed from the area around the city of Freiheitstadt in Merkan which was occupied by Dundorf in the Kirlawan Civil War(2333-2336). The Dundorfian communist government established an interim government with the main guerilla force in the area, the Popular Militia. The Kirlawan Popular Front had set up the Popular Militia and in March 2337 the newly formed Co-ordinating Committee declared the formation of the Democratic Republic of Kirlawa.

At around the same time, the Free Union of Kirlawa, Fascist Imperial Empire of Kirlawa and Dorvik-Uwakah also established themselves as autonomous states, although the latter is de facto occupied territory of Dorvik

The DRK refuses to recognise the legitimacy of the FIEK, and has been involved in attempts to reunify part or all of Kirlawa under a democratic state.

Politics
Only anarcho-socialist and communist parties enjoy full political rights in the DRK. Elections are held regularly, but other parties face difficulty getting candidates on the ballot papers and are often banned for alleged fascist sympathies.

The function of 'Head of State' remains in the hands of the Co-ordinating Committee, which is made up of KPF/Popular Militia leaders and Dundorfian military officers. The make-up of the committee is unknown, although it is suspected that Colonel 'X' is a senior member.

The single chamber parliament is dominated by the Kirlawan Popular Front, who govern in coalition with the communist Party Reality.

Current Parliamentary Standings
There are 100 seats, elected from 25 four-member constituencies.

Kirlawan Popular Front 70 seats Party Reality 20 seats Greater Dundorf Party 5 seats Others (mainly associated with parties in the Free Union of Kirlawa 5 seats

Delegation to Kirlawan Pan-National Council
The DRK currently sends 18 delegates, 14 from the Popular Front and 4 from Party Reality

Geography
The DRK is in the mountainous regions of southern central Merkan, centred around the city of Freiheitstadt. It is bordered on the South by Dundorf and to the North and East by the Free Union of Kirlawa. It is landlocked and has no major rivers.