Originally posted by Tunch Khan
Being able to declare republic is good news.. but don't you realize how funny it is to have an Ottoman Republic? Most people forget that Ottoman name comes from the founder of a dynasty called Osman? So it is Republic of Osman(li) in turkish. Like Republic of James or Peter![]()
Well, there's Bolivia too...
And the United Kingdom rather exudes absolutism rather than constitutional monarchy. Presuming there to be a sort of British-style transition to republic, then an Ottoman Republic might make some sense. I'd keep the name, though, since it has less badassitude than Ottoman Empire.