Summers is a constituent republic of Lucaya Region.
| Summers Republic | |
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| Island of Bermuda | |
| Constituent Republic of Vekllei | |
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| Part of the Lucaya Region | |
| Summers is one of the few Vekllei republics in which automobiles are banned by law. | |
| Population | 112,830 |
| Demographics |
45% Afro-Bahamian 35% Lucayan Loyalists 15% Caribbean mixed
5% other
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| Economy | Fisheries & shipping Metals, machinery & defence, Chemicals & medicine |
| Produces | Naval Vessels, Gold, Fish, Shellfish, Onions |
| Working week | 19.6 hours |
| Specialisation | Security & Defence |
| Accession | 1836, as part of the British Atlantic Territories |
| Area | 53.2 km² |
| Capital | Parliament |
| Languages | English |
The Republic of Summers is a constituent republic in the western North Atlantic, and part of the country of Vekllei. It is an island city state consisting of an archipelago of 7 main islands and about 170 charted islets and rocks, situated about 1,000km off the east coast of the United States and about 3,120km southwest of the Vekllei capital in Comet.
Summers was uninhabited when it was discovered by the Spanish in the early 16th Century, but was not settled until the wreck of the British ship Sea Venture stranded 150 English settlers bound for the Americas there, who named the isles Somers after their leader George Somers. Succeeding settlement included increasing numbers of free but indentured servants and slaves, including prisoners of war and Africans and American Indians trafficked in the slave trade. These groups make up the ancestry of most Summerans today, mixed with a steady influx of subjects from other parts of the British Empire in the centuries since.
The republic has a strong naval history that continues today. It has a major naval station of the Marine Services, and is the home port of the Relentless class of Battlecruiser, served at the large dockyard in the naval complex at the west end of the isles. The large naval construction and replenishment sites complement a network of naval forts, garrisons and missile emplacements. The navy is the majority employer in the republic, but the economy is supplemented by fresh produce, the civil service, and tourism from Vekllei people seeking tranquility in its beaches and quiet seaside villages. The republic is also home to a great number of poets and playwrights, whose work is often performed in the Theatre Royale in the capital. It is also home to the headquarters of major Commonwealth institutions, including Cosma and the Commonwealth Mint.
Summers is one of the few Vekllei republics in which automobiles are banned by law. Although few Vekllei people own personal automobiles, very rarely are they banned altogether. The law came into effect in the early 20th Century, and has remained in place today to preserve the peace and quiet of the islands. Instead, Summerans commute via the 35km railway that runs the length of most of the archipelago. A small tram network also exists in the capital of Hamilton. Otherwise, locals get around via bicycle or scooter. Regular air service from the international airport provides a link to other parts of Vekllei.
Climate
Mild with lots of sunshine. The warmest months are May to mid-November. Slightly cooler the rest of the year.
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Public Holidays
- New Year’s Day 1 Jan
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Whit Monday
- Commonwealth Day 1 May
- Cup Match Day Aug (first weekend)
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Boxing Day 26 Dec
- Adhesives
- Ammunition
- Electronic Components
- Glass
- Molasses
- Paper
- Printing Ink
- Pulp
- Rare Earths
- Sand & Gravel
- Sugar
- Horseshoe Bay Beach: Famous for its pink sand, crystal-clear waters, and scenic limestone cliffs.
- Crystal Caves: Stunning underground caves featuring dramatic limestone formations and clear, deep pools of water.
- [[Commonwealth Mint]]: Sole manufacturer of physical currency and site of much of Vekllei’s gold reserves.
- The Summers Arboretum: Renowned arboretum that features 90+ acres of flowers, trees, and shrubs, including a palm grove and sensory garden.
- New York University, Summers: US-based university campus that serves American and Vekllei students on exchange.
- Somers International Airport: The republic’s primary airport, connecting Summers to major cities like New York, London, and Toronto.
- Parliament Harbour: The central, historic commercial harbour on the island.
- Naval Infantry Training School 2,540
- American Radar Array 1,550
- Bloody Head Battery 1,550
- Transatlantic Interchange 2,400
- Industrial Exchange 1,100
- Summers Naval Yard 3,000
- NCH Summers Office 3,000
- Office of Cables & Lines 1,600
- Summers University 1,300
- Firewalk Summers Plant 1,240
- Security & Defence 15.7%
- Skilled Trades & Construction 11.0%
- Education 8.5%
- Healthcare 8.5%
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- Security & Defence 15.7%
- Skilled Trades & Construction 11.0%
- Education 8.5%
- Healthcare 8.5%
| Occupation | Share | Posts |
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| Security & Defence | 15.7% | 21,100 |
| Skilled Trades & Construction | 11.0% | 14,900 |
| Education | 8.5% | 11,500 |
| Healthcare | 8.5% | 11,500 |
| Government & Civil Administration | 8.4% | 11,400 |
| Industry | 7.6% | 10,200 |
| Domestic | 7.2% | 9,650 |
| Agriculture, Land & Sea | 6.5% | 8,760 |
| Transport | 4.4% | 5,980 |
| Retail, Distribution & Logistics | 3.8% | 5,100 |
| Arts & Media | 3.7% | 5,020 |
| Sport & Recreation | 2.6% | 3,510 |
| Hospitality & Participatory Trades | 2.5% | 3,390 |
| Economic Planning | 2.5% | 3,340 |
| Information & Communications | 1.8% | 2,460 |
| Law & Justice | 1.8% | 2,420 |
| Science & Research | 1.7% | 2,230 |
| Energy & Resources | 1.0% | 1,400 |
| Religious & Ceremonial | 0.8% | 1,080 |
Register estimates of posts located in the republic, rounded; figures under 50 suppressed. Includes 5,150 posts held by non-residents.
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1836
The British Overseas Territories comprising Oslola, Kala and Demon are reincorporated as the British Atlantic Territories, including Anguilla, Lucaya, Habacoa, Summers, the Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands ( Caimanas), the Falklands, Montserrat ( Allia), Saint Helena ( Helena), Ascension ( Ascension), the Tristan da Cunha Islands ( Santes), the South Georgia and Sandwich Islands ( Sude), and the Turks and Caicos ( Caicos) Islands
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1609
Wreck of the Sea Venture leads to the settlement of Summers