I vote "Other" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Venice
The Most Serene Republic of Venice (Venetian: (Sereněsima) Repůblica Včneta or Repůblica de Venesia, Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia) or Venetian Republic was a state originating from the city of Venice in Northeastern Italy. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century AD until the year 1797. It is often referred to as La Serenissima, in reference to its title in Venetian, the Most Serene Republic.


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