Post by The Confederacy of Halimia on Oct 21, 2015 7:01:33 GMT -5
The Confederacy of Halimia (Historically was a confederation of four states with an elected representative based democracy, became a republic in 1886)
People and Culture:
Official Language: German
Citizens referred to as: Halimian(s)
Population: 174,392,942
Major Cities: Kal’eemia [capital] (43 million) - Pillbur (32 million) - Armenalt (27 million) - Faltarn (24 million)
Life Expectancy: Average 76, Median 73
Economy:
Currency: Halimian Pastel (dollar equivalent) and Halimian Pastelette (cent equivalent).
Currency Denominations currently in circulation: (100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Pastel notes. 2 and 1 Pastel coins. 50, 20 and 10 Pastelette coins)
Economy: Strong, but relies upon goods exports (Household appliances, firearms, and metals (does not export radioactive materials except by government decree)). Economy is holding steady.
Major Industries: Metal mining and production of metal alloys, tools and machinery, electronics.
Government:
Capital: Kal’eemia (43 million)
Government type: Three-Party Republic (Elections held every five years, last one was in 2021
Ruler Type and Name of Ruler: President Poblobo Makin
Legislative Body: Legal Dictation Council
Geography and Environment:
Geography: The nation sprawls across five islands to the south-west of The Changeling Horde, quite distinctive on a map, with one large island and four smaller islands slightly to the west of that. The ‘mainland’ of The Confederacy becomes mountainous in it’s centre and in the west, with the smaller islands simply being hilly, with one or two mountains each. The ground is mostly rocky, and Halimia has extremely large deposits of iron, aluminium, lithium and tin.
Climate: Naturally, the country experiences largely colder than average temperate climates. In recent years (past five decades), due to the now somewhat noticeable pollution caused by its high population concentration, the islands have been cooling unnaturally, with summers getting shorter.
Military Personnel summary:
Total: 623,000 (approx.)
Army Active Duty: 243,000
Army Reserve: 71,000
Army Total: 314,000
The Halimian National Army works extensively with the Air Force in mobile warfare and air-ground operations. That said, the millitary does make use of more traditional methods such as the use of armoured ground vehicles and artillery.
Air Force Active Duty: 103,000
Air Force Reserve: 23,000 (Mostly ground personnel)
Air Force Total: 126,000
The Halimian Air Force is well invested in VTOL Aircraft along the lines of both the Harrier and Osprey, The former for its capabilities in combat manouverability, and both to make landing areas more available. This is not to say that Halimia is not also invested in non-VTOL aircraft.
Navy Active Duty: 154,000
Navy Reserve: 29,000
Navy Total: 183,000
The Halimian Naval Service boasts a not insignificant Carrier fleet, supplemented by ASW and AAW Support Ships, Supply Vessels, Missile Subs, and two pre-electronic battleships, recommissioned and refitted as a contingency against EMPs (It is understood EMPs knock out engines, but the cannons etc. are human operated, mechanically assisted).
People and Culture:
Official Language: German
Citizens referred to as: Halimian(s)
Population: 174,392,942
Major Cities: Kal’eemia [capital] (43 million) - Pillbur (32 million) - Armenalt (27 million) - Faltarn (24 million)
Life Expectancy: Average 76, Median 73
Economy:
Currency: Halimian Pastel (dollar equivalent) and Halimian Pastelette (cent equivalent).
Currency Denominations currently in circulation: (100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Pastel notes. 2 and 1 Pastel coins. 50, 20 and 10 Pastelette coins)
Economy: Strong, but relies upon goods exports (Household appliances, firearms, and metals (does not export radioactive materials except by government decree)). Economy is holding steady.
Major Industries: Metal mining and production of metal alloys, tools and machinery, electronics.
Government:
Capital: Kal’eemia (43 million)
Government type: Three-Party Republic (Elections held every five years, last one was in 2021
Ruler Type and Name of Ruler: President Poblobo Makin
Legislative Body: Legal Dictation Council
Geography and Environment:
Geography: The nation sprawls across five islands to the south-west of The Changeling Horde, quite distinctive on a map, with one large island and four smaller islands slightly to the west of that. The ‘mainland’ of The Confederacy becomes mountainous in it’s centre and in the west, with the smaller islands simply being hilly, with one or two mountains each. The ground is mostly rocky, and Halimia has extremely large deposits of iron, aluminium, lithium and tin.
Climate: Naturally, the country experiences largely colder than average temperate climates. In recent years (past five decades), due to the now somewhat noticeable pollution caused by its high population concentration, the islands have been cooling unnaturally, with summers getting shorter.
Military Personnel summary:
Total: 623,000 (approx.)
Army Active Duty: 243,000
Army Reserve: 71,000
Army Total: 314,000
The Halimian National Army works extensively with the Air Force in mobile warfare and air-ground operations. That said, the millitary does make use of more traditional methods such as the use of armoured ground vehicles and artillery.
Air Force Active Duty: 103,000
Air Force Reserve: 23,000 (Mostly ground personnel)
Air Force Total: 126,000
The Halimian Air Force is well invested in VTOL Aircraft along the lines of both the Harrier and Osprey, The former for its capabilities in combat manouverability, and both to make landing areas more available. This is not to say that Halimia is not also invested in non-VTOL aircraft.
Navy Active Duty: 154,000
Navy Reserve: 29,000
Navy Total: 183,000
The Halimian Naval Service boasts a not insignificant Carrier fleet, supplemented by ASW and AAW Support Ships, Supply Vessels, Missile Subs, and two pre-electronic battleships, recommissioned and refitted as a contingency against EMPs (It is understood EMPs knock out engines, but the cannons etc. are human operated, mechanically assisted).