Post by Brasidia on Mar 24, 2012 9:29:07 GMT -5
The Free and Democratic Republic of Brasidia
“Latine Possum Dicere”
People and culture
Official Language:
Recognised Languages:
Demonym: Brasidian(s)
Ethnic Demographics: Caucasian; 90%, Asian; 4%, Black; 4.2%, Mixed Ethnicity; 1.6%, Hispanic; 0.2%.
Population Appearance: Traditionally, Brasidians are caucasian of Greek origin, specifically central Greece. Thus, traditional Brasidians generally have olive skin tones, dark hair and darker eye colours. However, with an influx of immigrants from Yurope and (to a much lesser extent) Aprica, Brasidia now enjoys a diverse (albeit predominantly caucasian) population.
NS Population: 869 million (24/03/2012) ~ updated weekly
RP Population: 360 million
Population Growth 0.49%
Life Expectancy:
Date Format: DD/MM/YYYY
Drives On The: Right
Internet TLD: .br
Organised Religions: Brasidia possesses a secular government. Citizens possess the freedom to practice religion. Since the fall of the Brasidian Monarchy, studies have shown a significant drop in faith. Currently, studies have estimated that 95% of the population identifies itself as either Atheist or Agnostic, with the following organised religions possessing the strongest followings: Christianity; 3%, Islam; 1.3%, Judaism; 0.4, Other; 0.3.
Technological Overview: Brasidian populations conform with western, contemporary technology. The average Brasidian will possess a TV, central heating in their homes, running water, cell phones/mobile phones, computers/laptops, high speed broadband internet (access in the smaller villages, particularly in rural Western Brasidia, is somewhat limited due to the lack of interest and use by local populations) and possess many consumer products and electronics. Cars are rare throughout Brasidia, as tough environmental laws prevent the average user, without extensive licensing, to own and operate a personal vehicle. Cars are generally reserved for government officials (only when necessary or for protection) and the Armed Forces. Brasidians generally make use of the extensive public transportation options available to them... Or simply walk.
Major Cities:
Economy
Currency: The Brasidian Dollar
Currency Symbol(s): $ (BD/B$)
NS Economy Rating: Very Strong
Exchange Rate: 1 Brasidian Dollar - $1.45 (USD)
Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
GDP Per Capiter: $31,000 (USD)
% of Pop Living Below Poverty Line: 6.91%
Major industries: Book Publishing, Tourism, Banking and Finance, Investment Banking, Consumer Electronics, Computers and Software Technology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Chemical Engineering Services and Technology, Food and Beverage
Major Imports: Alcohol and Tobacco, Consumer Electronic, Gold, Silver, Sugar, Arms and Military Grade technology (extensive regulations in place to insure the refusal of trade with known terrorist organisations and nations which Brasidia deems unfit to trade arms with), Broadcasting and Entertainment (including, but not limited to films and television programs).
Major Exports: Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Chemical Technology, Fish, Food and Beverage, Arms and Military Grade technology (extensive regulations in place to insure the refusal of trade with known terrorist organisations and nations which Brasidia deems unfit to trade arms with), Computers and Software Technology.
Government
Capital: New Londinium
Government Type: Democratic Republic
Ruler type and name of ruler: The Right Honourable President Katherine Monroe. President elected, term anual, 2 terms maximum at any one time. A single person may run for president as many times as they wish.
Legislative Body:
Brasidia's Legislative Body comprises of 5 levels of government. They are as follows.
Geography and Environment[/size]
Climate:
Southern Brasidia: Warm. Temperatures reaching an average of 37 degrees C (99 degrees F) during the summer months. Mostly flat plans. The location of both New Londinium and Sortarla. Beautiful beaches on the coast. Major area of cultural tourism. Densely populated.
East Brasidia: Very Warm. Temperatures reaching highs of 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) during summer months. Topography varies from flat areas to hilly/moor like environment. Densely populated. Ankaroona is located here.
West Brasidia: Significantly cooler than the South and East throughout many months. Climate is favoured by many tourists, and it is quickly becoming a major tourist destination for it's beautiful beaches and quaint and culturally significant towns. Little beyond the city of Thucydaroolah has been urbanised. Topography is similar to the east[/ul]
Military
The Brasidian Army:
The Brasidian Navy + Marines
The Brasidian Air Force
Special Units (IE, 1 Aircraft Carrier, 12 fighters, etc.): 2 Aircraft Carriers, 50 special operatives.
Foreign Policy[/size]
Allies + Strangers: Brasidia takes a very active, yet friendly role when it comes to foreign policy with allies and states they have never have dealings with. Brasidia will always extend its aid to friends, allies and even strangers. However, some may find them meddling. If Brasidia finds that a nation who they are currently in diplomatic relations with is a nation who’s limiting the political and civil rights of their people, they will attempt to work with them and actively persuade them to change their ways.
Enemies + Strangers that threaten international security and world peace: Brasidia takes a very dim view and hard stance against nations which actively engage in the following: unnecessary war starting, excessive weapons trading, weapons trading with states that threaten global peace and/or international security, nations who fraternise with international or national terrorists, nations who commit atrocities within their own nations or internationally, nations who continually break international law and nations who possess universally aggressive and/or violent foreign policies. Brasidia isn’t one to start war. They believe in defence rather than offense. Thus they will only engage in war with the following when necessary or when their allies are at risk. However, they will willingly condemn nations for the previous actions.
Foreign embassies in Brasidia:
n/a
Brasidian embassies in foreign lands:
n/a
“Latine Possum Dicere”
People and culture
Official Language:
Recognised Languages:
- Greek - 4% spoken as a first language, 54% spoken as a second language.
- Brasidian - 1% spoken as a first language, 4% spoken as a second language. Generally considered a dead language, only a minority in rural Western Brasidia speak it fluently as a first language. Brasidian is still studied by the nations many historical, classical and linguistic scholars.
Demonym: Brasidian(s)
Ethnic Demographics: Caucasian; 90%, Asian; 4%, Black; 4.2%, Mixed Ethnicity; 1.6%, Hispanic; 0.2%.
Population Appearance: Traditionally, Brasidians are caucasian of Greek origin, specifically central Greece. Thus, traditional Brasidians generally have olive skin tones, dark hair and darker eye colours. However, with an influx of immigrants from Yurope and (to a much lesser extent) Aprica, Brasidia now enjoys a diverse (albeit predominantly caucasian) population.
NS Population: 869 million (24/03/2012) ~ updated weekly
RP Population: 360 million
Population Growth 0.49%
Life Expectancy:
- Women; 89 yrs
- Men; 84 yrs
Date Format: DD/MM/YYYY
Drives On The: Right
Internet TLD: .br
Organised Religions: Brasidia possesses a secular government. Citizens possess the freedom to practice religion. Since the fall of the Brasidian Monarchy, studies have shown a significant drop in faith. Currently, studies have estimated that 95% of the population identifies itself as either Atheist or Agnostic, with the following organised religions possessing the strongest followings: Christianity; 3%, Islam; 1.3%, Judaism; 0.4, Other; 0.3.
Technological Overview: Brasidian populations conform with western, contemporary technology. The average Brasidian will possess a TV, central heating in their homes, running water, cell phones/mobile phones, computers/laptops, high speed broadband internet (access in the smaller villages, particularly in rural Western Brasidia, is somewhat limited due to the lack of interest and use by local populations) and possess many consumer products and electronics. Cars are rare throughout Brasidia, as tough environmental laws prevent the average user, without extensive licensing, to own and operate a personal vehicle. Cars are generally reserved for government officials (only when necessary or for protection) and the Armed Forces. Brasidians generally make use of the extensive public transportation options available to them... Or simply walk.
Major Cities:
- New Londinium: Capital and largest city. The country's cultural, political and economic power house. POP: 11,320,500
- Sortarla: Second most populous city. Former capital city during the imperial period. Center for historical and archaeological interest and protected under domestic law. POP: 9,149,433
- Thucydaroolah: Average in population size. A major port for both commercial fleets and naval forces. POP: 1,203,743
- Ankaroona: Average in population size. Major military airfield. City also contains the largest military operated weapons plant in Brasidia. The international and domestic trading of military weapons with states/organisations considered to be a threat to global peace or national security has been banned throughout Brasidia. POP: 542,300
Economy
Currency: The Brasidian Dollar
Currency Symbol(s): $ (BD/B$)
NS Economy Rating: Very Strong
Exchange Rate: 1 Brasidian Dollar - $1.45 (USD)
Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
GDP Per Capiter: $31,000 (USD)
% of Pop Living Below Poverty Line: 6.91%
Major industries: Book Publishing, Tourism, Banking and Finance, Investment Banking, Consumer Electronics, Computers and Software Technology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Chemical Engineering Services and Technology, Food and Beverage
Major Imports: Alcohol and Tobacco, Consumer Electronic, Gold, Silver, Sugar, Arms and Military Grade technology (extensive regulations in place to insure the refusal of trade with known terrorist organisations and nations which Brasidia deems unfit to trade arms with), Broadcasting and Entertainment (including, but not limited to films and television programs).
Major Exports: Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Chemical Technology, Fish, Food and Beverage, Arms and Military Grade technology (extensive regulations in place to insure the refusal of trade with known terrorist organisations and nations which Brasidia deems unfit to trade arms with), Computers and Software Technology.
Government
Capital: New Londinium
Government Type: Democratic Republic
Ruler type and name of ruler: The Right Honourable President Katherine Monroe. President elected, term anual, 2 terms maximum at any one time. A single person may run for president as many times as they wish.
Legislative Body:
Brasidia's Legislative Body comprises of 5 levels of government. They are as follows.
- President - Head of State, leader of the country, governs all levels of government and commander of the Brasidian Armed Forces, having the power to declare war and make peace. Furthermore, they may veto any law ratified by the senate, yet faces a vote of no confidence if this power is abused. The president is elected, serves for a single year and can only serve 2 consecutive terms at any one time. A single person may run for president more than once in their life time.
- Vice President - The first in line to receive presidential status upon the resignation or death of the current, elected president. The Vice President will serve as president for the duration of the elected president's term. They may run for reelection for a second term.
- The Brasidian Council - Known as 'the councilmen' (for both males AND females). A council of 6 politicians from the presidents party (often a collection members of his cabinet or senators) and the Vice President that are his/her close advisers. They are also there to watch and judge the president on his/her actions while in power.
- The Secretaries - The Secretaries are 6 politicians from the presidents parties chosen to form the presidents cabinet, and all of which govern certain divisions of government. They are the follow; Secretary of State (State Department, deal with foreign policy, diplomatic affairs and general international relations), Secretary of Defense (Department of Defense, deal with national security and the Brasidian Armed Forces), Secretary of The Treasury (Department of The Treasury, in charge of minting, circulation of currency and taxation), Secretary of Justice (Department of Justice, deals law enforcement and the administration of this enforcement), Secretary of Energy (Department of Energy, in charge of the proper use and distribution of various forms of energy), Secretary of Education (Department of Education, in charge of the national school and education system and it's administration), and Secretary of Environmental Affairs (department of Environmental Affairs, in charge of the countries environmental programs). The Secretaries retain their positions for the duration of the presidents term.
- The Senate - 30 politicians, from any political party, representing the 30 designated constituencies of Brasidia. They have the power to suggest, ratify and veto laws. However, they must work as one, and everything suggested or vetoed must receive a majority vote.
Geography and Environment[/size]
Climate:
Southern Brasidia: Warm. Temperatures reaching an average of 37 degrees C (99 degrees F) during the summer months. Mostly flat plans. The location of both New Londinium and Sortarla. Beautiful beaches on the coast. Major area of cultural tourism. Densely populated.
East Brasidia: Very Warm. Temperatures reaching highs of 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) during summer months. Topography varies from flat areas to hilly/moor like environment. Densely populated. Ankaroona is located here.
West Brasidia: Significantly cooler than the South and East throughout many months. Climate is favoured by many tourists, and it is quickly becoming a major tourist destination for it's beautiful beaches and quaint and culturally significant towns. Little beyond the city of Thucydaroolah has been urbanised. Topography is similar to the east[/ul]
Military
The Brasidian Army:
- 250,000 troops
- Extensive equipment
The Brasidian Navy + Marines
- 50,000 sailors/marines
- 10,000 ship strong fleet (not including special units here)
The Brasidian Air Force
- 50,000 pilots/personnel
- 8,000 civilian aircraft
- 10,000 military aircraft of various types
Special Units (IE, 1 Aircraft Carrier, 12 fighters, etc.): 2 Aircraft Carriers, 50 special operatives.
Foreign Policy[/size]
Allies + Strangers: Brasidia takes a very active, yet friendly role when it comes to foreign policy with allies and states they have never have dealings with. Brasidia will always extend its aid to friends, allies and even strangers. However, some may find them meddling. If Brasidia finds that a nation who they are currently in diplomatic relations with is a nation who’s limiting the political and civil rights of their people, they will attempt to work with them and actively persuade them to change their ways.
Enemies + Strangers that threaten international security and world peace: Brasidia takes a very dim view and hard stance against nations which actively engage in the following: unnecessary war starting, excessive weapons trading, weapons trading with states that threaten global peace and/or international security, nations who fraternise with international or national terrorists, nations who commit atrocities within their own nations or internationally, nations who continually break international law and nations who possess universally aggressive and/or violent foreign policies. Brasidia isn’t one to start war. They believe in defence rather than offense. Thus they will only engage in war with the following when necessary or when their allies are at risk. However, they will willingly condemn nations for the previous actions.
Foreign embassies in Brasidia:
n/a
Brasidian embassies in foreign lands:
n/a