Oahu Colony

Oahu Protectorate Hawaiian: Oʻahu
Flag Coat of arms
Map of Oahu Colony
Status		NAC Overseas Protectorate
Capital		Helemano Military Reservation
Official languages		English Arabic Hawaiian
Demonym		Oahuan
Government		Colonial administration under constitutional monarchy
•	Head of State	William I
•	Governor	Jacob Ramirez (First) Jacob Benning (Last)
Independence from Hawaii
•	Protectorate established	27 May 2015
•	Protectorate disestablished	01 July 2018
Area
•	Total	1.036 km2 0 sq mi
Population
•	estimate	05
•	census	(October 2015)
Time zone		Hawaii (UTC-10)
Date format		dd/mm/yyyy

The Oahu Colony was a colonial area of the North American Confederation in Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. It was located in the Wahiawa District, on the plateau or "central valley" between the two volcanic mountains that comprise the island. The colony was established by the provisional government due to the Imperial Family's residency there.

History

On 27 May 2015, the Marx Cabinet voted in favor of annexing the a small reservation area of the Hawaiian island of Oahu as an NAC colony. The government of Oahu was arranged by William I. Executive power rested with the Governor of Oahu, assisted by the monarch. Both resided on the island. The North American Congress exercised legislative authority over Oahu. From here, the Emperor lead a delegation on a good will mission to the Republic of Korea in January 2016. The mission was intended to discover and foster cooperation with Asia based micronations. The territory was originally scheduled to be returned to Hawaii in January 2017, however this was extended until September 2018. The colony was formally relinquished to Hawaiian state control on 1 July 2018. The final representative of the NAC is scheduled to depart the island on 1 September.

Geography

A map of the colony, Helemano Military Reservation.

Vehicular routes heading towards the North Shore from Wahiawa are Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 80) to Haleiwa and Kaukonahua Road (State Rte. 801) to Waialua. Kamehameha Highway continues south (as State Rte. 99) past Wahiawa to Mililani Town. However, the Interstate H-2 terminates at Wilikina Drive near the Kamehameha Highway intersection, and is a less congested route southward to Mililani and beyond to Pearl City and Honolulu via Interstate H-1. Kunia Road (State Rte. 750) runs from Wilikina Drive, between Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield (on the bypass), then southward along the mostly still agricultural western side of the plain to Kunia and Waipahu beyond.

Kaʻala, the highest peak on Oahu (4,003 feet or 1,220 metres), is located 5 miles (8 km) west of Wahiawa, overlooking Schofield Barracks.

Wahiawa Reservoir or Lake Wilson is located in Wahiawa, the second largest reservoir in Hawaii (302 acres (1.22 km2)). It is used to irrigate agricultural fields, including the Dole Pineapple Plantation fields located at the northern part of Wahiawa, all the way towards Oahu's North Shore where it empties.

Climate

The Hawai'ian Islands, are tropical but it experiences many different climates, depending on altitude and weather. The islands receive most rainfall from the trade winds on their north and east flanks (the windward side) as a result of orographic precipitation. Coastal areas, in general, and especially the south and west side or leeward sides, tend to be drier. In general, the Hawaiian Islands receive most of their precipitation during the winter months (October to April). Drier conditions generally prevail from May to September, but the warmer temperatures increase the risk of tropical cyclones.

Temperatures at sea level generally range from highs of 85–90 °F (29–32 °C) during the summer months to 79–83 °F (26–28 °C) during the winter months. Rarely does the temperature rise above 90 °F (32 °C) or drop below 65 °F (18 °C) at lower elevations. Temperatures are lower at higher altitudes; in fact, the three highest mountains of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Haleakalā often receive snowfall during the winter.

Governor of Oahu

Governor of Oahu
Flag of the Governor of Oahu
Incumbent Jacob Ramirez since 28 August 2016
Style	The Right Honourable
Residence	Schofield Barracks
Appointer	North American Monarch
Term length	At His Majesty's pleasure
Formation	28 August 2016
Abolished	01 July 2018

The Governor of Oahu (Hawaiian: Kiaʻaina o Oʻahu) is the representative of the North American monarch and government in the Oahu colony. The office was established in May 2015 but remained vacant until August 2016. Although the Governor is the colony's chief executive, in practice he is bound by convention to act on the advice of the emperor. The governor is responsible for enforcing laws passed by the North American Congress and upholding rulings of the Ministry of Justice.

List of Governors of the Oahu Colony (2016–2021)

No.	Name (Birth–Death)	Took office	Left office	Monarch	Prime Minister
1	Jacob Ramirez (b. 1990)	28 August 2016	01 July 2018	William I	Marx

Oath or affirmation

Although no document states this it is common practice in the NAC that before entering upon the functions of his or her office, the Governor must take the oath of allegiance and the oath of office. The wording for the oath of office is as practiced is:

1. I, name, do swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will well and truly serve His Imperial and Royal Majesty Emperor William the First, His Heirs and Successors, and the people of the Oahu Colony, and will uphold the laws in force in the Oahu colony, in the office of Governor. (So help me God.)

See also

• North American Confederation