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Cobdenia was founded in 1886 by a small group of free trade advocates who had been expelled from their protectionistic home countries for their opposition to various governments. They decided to form a homeland on an large unchartered island formerly known as ''Los Kjarkos Llarando Se Fue'', and the islander soon became part of the British Empire (more through the dersire of the islanders to become part of the Empire rather then the British imposing their will upon them). The Dominion and it's capital was named Cobdenia and Port Sir Richard respectively in honour of Sir Richard Cobden, a British Economist and Statesman noted for his advocation of international free trade and his belief, shared by the Cobdenians of the time, that free trade would lead to global peace and prosperity. To this day, Cobden is seen as a cult figure in Cobdenia in the same way that Marx and Lenin are in Communist states, and there is a famous statues of him and Riccardo (another economist) located in the Great Square in Port Sir Richard, in front of the Governorate-General and the Parliament. In 1974, Cobdenia became independent, but this was very much against the wishes of the population; hence it has retained it colonistic flag, and the former British Governor-General (Air Chief Marshal Sir Clive Cholmondsey-Cholmondsey-Smythe) and his deputy (Rear-Admiral The Honourable Leslie Featherstonehaugh-Michelwhaite) have retained their position, and they are now considered to be the Head of State, although they have no real power. (see Politics) | Cobdenia was founded in 1886 by a small group of free trade advocates who had been expelled from their protectionistic home countries for their opposition to various governments. They decided to form a homeland on an large unchartered island formerly known as ''Los Kjarkos Llarando Se Fue'', and the islander soon became part of the British Empire (more through the dersire of the islanders to become part of the Empire rather then the British imposing their will upon them). The Dominion and it's capital was named Cobdenia and Port Sir Richard respectively in honour of Sir Richard Cobden, a British Economist and Statesman noted for his advocation of international free trade and his belief, shared by the Cobdenians of the time, that free trade would lead to global peace and prosperity. To this day, Cobden is seen as a cult figure in Cobdenia in the same way that Marx and Lenin are in Communist states, and there is a famous statues of him and Riccardo (another economist) located in the Great Square in Port Sir Richard, in front of the Governorate-General and the Parliament. In 1974, Cobdenia became independent, but this was very much against the wishes of the population; hence it has retained it colonistic flag, and the former British Governor-General (Air Chief Marshal Sir Clive Cholmondsey-Cholmondsey-Smythe) and his deputy (Rear-Admiral The Honourable Leslie Featherstonehaugh-Michelwhaite) have retained their position, and they are now considered to be the Head of State, although they have no real power. (see Politics) | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
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The Dominion Cobdenia has only one house, known as the House of Advisors (as historically those elected to the parliament merely advised the Governor-General as to which course of action to take), although it is general called the Parliament. Members are elected for four years, and they themselves elect the Prime Minister following a general election. It is the Prime Minister appoints Ministers. Currently there are 162 MHAs (Members of the House of Advisors). The House of Advisors consist of both the Legislative and Executive Branch, the Judicial (the Law Lords who elect the Lord High Justice) are elected by the Judges, who are themselves elected by the people. The Govenor-General or his Deputy are required to sign any legislaion before it becomes law, but this is a mere formality. It is assumed that when the current Governor-General dies, his deputy will become Governor-General and the post of Deputy Governor-General being abolished. Luckily, the Governor-General's son married the daughter of the Deputy, and it is generally assumed that the Head of State will become a hereditary position from this lineage. | The Dominion Cobdenia has only one house, known as the House of Advisors (as historically those elected to the parliament merely advised the Governor-General as to which course of action to take), although it is general called the Parliament. Members are elected for four years, and they themselves elect the Prime Minister following a general election. It is the Prime Minister appoints Ministers. Currently there are 162 MHAs (Members of the House of Advisors). The House of Advisors consist of both the Legislative and Executive Branch, the Judicial (the Law Lords who elect the Lord High Justice) are elected by the Judges, who are themselves elected by the people. The Govenor-General or his Deputy are required to sign any legislaion before it becomes law, but this is a mere formality. It is assumed that when the current Governor-General dies, his deputy will become Governor-General and the post of Deputy Governor-General being abolished. Luckily, the Governor-General's son married the daughter of the Deputy, and it is generally assumed that the Head of State will become a hereditary position from this lineage. | ||
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| Flag of Cobdenia | |
| Motto: Copra Sanctum | |
| Cobdenia | |
| Region | Liberal Atlantic Organisation |
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| Capital | Port Sir Richard |
| Official Language(s) | English, Latin, Fragganoo |
| Leader | Air Chief Marshall Sir Clive Cholmondsey-Cholmondsey-Smythe |
| Population | 81,000,000 |
| Currency | Cobdenian Pound (£C) |
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Contents
History
Cobdenia was founded in 1886 by a small group of free trade advocates who had been expelled from their protectionistic home countries for their opposition to various governments. They decided to form a homeland on an large unchartered island formerly known as Los Kjarkos Llarando Se Fue, and the islander soon became part of the British Empire (more through the dersire of the islanders to become part of the Empire rather then the British imposing their will upon them). The Dominion and it's capital was named Cobdenia and Port Sir Richard respectively in honour of Sir Richard Cobden, a British Economist and Statesman noted for his advocation of international free trade and his belief, shared by the Cobdenians of the time, that free trade would lead to global peace and prosperity. To this day, Cobden is seen as a cult figure in Cobdenia in the same way that Marx and Lenin are in Communist states, and there is a famous statues of him and Riccardo (another economist) located in the Great Square in Port Sir Richard, in front of the Governorate-General and the Parliament. In 1974, Cobdenia became independent, but this was very much against the wishes of the population; hence it has retained it colonistic flag, and the former British Governor-General (Air Chief Marshal Sir Clive Cholmondsey-Cholmondsey-Smythe) and his deputy (Rear-Admiral The Honourable Leslie Featherstonehaugh-Michelwhaite) have retained their position, and they are now considered to be the Head of State, although they have no real power. (see Politics)
Politics
The Dominion Cobdenia has only one house, known as the House of Advisors (as historically those elected to the parliament merely advised the Governor-General as to which course of action to take), although it is general called the Parliament. Members are elected for four years, and they themselves elect the Prime Minister following a general election. It is the Prime Minister appoints Ministers. Currently there are 162 MHAs (Members of the House of Advisors). The House of Advisors consist of both the Legislative and Executive Branch, the Judicial (the Law Lords who elect the Lord High Justice) are elected by the Judges, who are themselves elected by the people. The Govenor-General or his Deputy are required to sign any legislaion before it becomes law, but this is a mere formality. It is assumed that when the current Governor-General dies, his deputy will become Governor-General and the post of Deputy Governor-General being abolished. Luckily, the Governor-General's son married the daughter of the Deputy, and it is generally assumed that the Head of State will become a hereditary position from this lineage.
Heads of State
This image is seen throughout Cobdenia
HM Governor-General: HE Air Chief Marshall Sir Clive Cholmondsey-Cholmondsey-Smythe KCMG DFC (Since 1974)
HM Deputy Governor-General: Rear-Admiral The Honourable Leslie Featherstonehaugh-Michelwhaite CMG DSO (Since 1974)
Head of Government
Prime Minister: The Rt. Hon. Dr John Snipe-Maddox MHA (since 1997)
The Cabinet
Chancellor of the Exchequor: The Rt. Hon. Mr Michael Johnstone-Jones MHA
Secretary of State for Defence: The Rt. Hon. General Sir Robin McPherson-Jebby MHA
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs: The Rt. Hon. Mr Rory Relp MHA
Secretary of State for the Home Department: The Rt. Hon. Mrs Bernadette Wilkinson MHA
Secretary of State for Education: The Rt. Hon. Mrs Francine Mole-Howe MHA
Secretary of State for Transport: The Rt. Hon. Mr Richard Starr-Fudgewudden MHA
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: The Rt. Hon. Mr Juan Kindonqi MHA
Secretary of State for the Promotion of World Free Trade: The Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Godleming-Noodles MHA
Political Parties
The Libertarian Cobdenist Party (Leader: The Rt. Hon. Dr John Snipe-Maddox MHA): 149 seats
The Socialistic Cobdenist Party (Leader: The Rt. Hon. Mr Douglas Fredelo-Cheeseman MHA): 10 seats
The Church Party (Leader: His Grace The Rt. Hon. Archbishop Lewis Mainstray of Port Sir Richard MHA) : 3 seats
It is worth mentioning the Protectionist Part, led by Dr Vijay C.J. Petrehpetel, who are the only political party who oppose the views that the country was founded on. However, his following is widespread and he has so far been unable to gain any Parliamentary seats. The Protectionist Party is believed to be the political wing of the Protectionist Alliance Terrorist Organisation
The Church party has only one objective: to change the national motto, Copra Sanctum (Holy Poo), which was believed by the secular settlers to be Jesus Christ's words after he had been told he was to be nailed to the cross. Archbishop Lewis Mainstray disputes this.
Geography
The island is mainly fertile fields, with large area's of forest to the south. The island is generally flat, although it does rise slightly from the see into the centre, reaching a maximum elevation of 50 feet above sea level.
Military
Budget
Total: ~£C47,000,000,000
Cobdenian Army: ~£C16,000,000,000
Gubernatorial Navy: ~£C16,000,000,000
Gubernatorial Air Force: ~£C15,000,000,000
Cobdenian Army
Manpower: ~250,000
Armoured Fighting Vehicles: ~6,000
Manpower: ~200,000
Ships of the Fleet
- Aircraft Carriers
- GS (Gubernatorial Ship) Sir Richard Cobden
- Frigates
- Arrabelic class x 8
- West Neen class x 4
- Gulf of Cobdenia class x 3
- Corvettes
- Peninsularclass x 4
- Fast Attack Craft
- Duck Class x 10
- Goose Class x 10
- Auxiliary ships
- Riccardo class x 5
- Submarines
- Dolphin Class x 12
- Shark class x 4
Gubernatorial Air Force
Manpower: ~125,000
Combat aircraft: ~500
