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| Valadia | Oct 29 2012, 04:12 AM Post #1 |
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Geography Location: region of Catena, continent of Ceolaan; colonies in various locations outside of Catena Maritime claims: territorial sea: 15 nm contiguous zone: 25 nm exclusive economic zone: 250 nm Climate: varying from extremely cold and harsh conditions in the north to temperate-cool areas in southern Valadia Terrain: varies widely from mountainous and rugged terrain in the north to gentle foothills and forested land in the center, becoming plains and flatland in the west and south Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, lead, zinc, copper, coal, iron, chromium, gold, uranium, tin, rare minerals; abundant timber and water sources; fish and wild game Environmental issues: pollution, deforestation, overgrazing, overfishing People Population: 2,756,147,903 Median age: total: 26.1 years male: 25.2 years female: 27.1 years Life expectancy at birth: male: 97.1 years female: 99.3 years Population growth rate: +3% annually Nationality: Valadian Religions: While multiple faiths exist in Valadia since the re-legalization of organized religion under Emperor Galin, most Valadians (72% at last survey) are secular and profess no religion. Government Country name: conventional long form: The Dominion of the Valadian Empire and Crown Colonies conventional short form: Valadia former: Republic of Valadia Government type: Empire Capital: Vyviau Administrative divisions: Valadia is divided into fourteen military districts (parseliae): Vyviau, Gwaeskelas, Mygnard, Thele, Falessendisam, Gibalta, Osvanona, Zavalgaladai, Chadh, Hillichan, Nithlan, Colgalla, Newlyn and Thann. There are also three Imperial Crown Colonies: New Gibalta, New Osvanona and New Vyviau. Legal system: rudimentary legal system being organized by the new Imperial Government; not as extensive or developed as more democratic nations Suffrage: all citizens; elections currently limited to local and regional elections Executive branch: Head of state/government: Emperor Galin Secondary head of government: none Cabinet: Imperial Small Council of advisors appointed by the Emperor Elections: local and regional only Legislative branch: none; each parseliae has a governor elected by popular vote; the assembled governors form the Imperial Grand Council, the closest thing to a legislature the Empire has. The Emperor retains veto power over the decisions of the Grand Council. Judicial branch: rudimentary court system International organization participation: Catena Assembly Military Branches: Imperial Air Force, Imperial Army, Imperial Navy, Imperial Special Security Forces, Imperial Intelligence Service Military service age and obligation: All Valadian citizens undergo military training starting as early as the age of twelve; citizens who decide to go into the armed forces do so starting at age seventeen. Every Valadian citizen is expected to keep arms and be prepared to fight if the Emperor calls on them. Military expenditures as percent of budget: 42% Military size: Approximately 2 million total personnel, including regular forces and reserves; exact apportionments unknown Economy Economic overview: The Empire originally followed a policy of mercantilism in regards to its economy. This policy helped Valadia build a strong economy at home and amass considerable wealth, but fared poorly when tested in competition with the rest of Catena once the Empire emerged from isolation. The need to consolidate control over resources and land that mercantilism required also fueled strife with Valadia's neighbors; the Empire has since adopted a mixed model that incorporates some mercantilist aspects while allowing for more modern trade. The Empire is a modern and highly advanced state with considerable untapped resources and potential wealth. GDP: $144,632,137,680,713.22 GDP per capita: $38,081.13 Unemployment rate: 2.92% (official reported) National and transnational issues Disputes – internal: Valadia continues to face significant internal disruption due to opposition to the reformist policies of Emperor Galin. In addition, non-Valadian ethnic groups are striving for greater social and political rights, adding to internal strife. Disputes - international: Dispute with the Commonwealth of Independent Nations over the status of the Kharkhorin (Maillonnian) Islands and the Isennia region; disputes over fishing rights and maritime boundaries with various nations Edited by Valadia, Mar 27 2014, 11:01 PM.
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| Valadia | Oct 29 2012, 04:14 AM Post #2 |
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Hierarchy of the Imperial Government The Imperial Government was heavily reformed after the ascension to power of Emperor Galin. The current Imperial Government is as follows: Head of State and Government: His Majesty the Emperor Galin Imperial Small Council: appointees of the Emperor to manage national affairs Minister of Agricultural, Resource and Environmental Management: Quina Lassimirie Minister of Culture: Lierriyh Cinassiann Minister of Defense: Anrica Spesirin Minister of Economic Affairs: Ricus Caravon Minister of Education and Research: Elendyce Norathir Minister of Commerce and Trade: Brianwy Qodvacye Lord of the Exchequer: Eofwin Derotheute Minister of Foreign Affairs: Aglyn Conathan Minister of the Improvement Programme: Therguine Boanellen Minister of Justice: Melethar Xanderce Minister of Regional Affairs: Wulucius Dragilred Minister of Social Affairs: Brivian Nyddox --- Imperial Grand Council: consists of the elected regional and colonial governors of Valadia's regions (parseliae) and colonies ---- Imperial War Council: commanders of Valadia's military Imperial Air Force: genia Kelwulf Xabin Imperial Army/Lord Marshal of the Imperial Armed Forces: genia Reile Eoganna Imperial Navy: genia Jolain Perenitine Imperial Special Security Forces: genia Kereon Eabovan Imperial Intelligence Service: genia Osgal Ralenathan Edited by Valadia, Sep 19 2014, 09:52 PM.
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