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=== Political Parties === | === Political Parties === | ||
− | - Green Murkadia Party | + | {{Image|http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/436/politics3oc.png|right|Party Division in the Parliament|}} |
+ | - Green Murkadia Party - 204 Seats | ||
− | - Nationalist Party | + | - Nationalist Party - 170 Seats * |
− | - Free Markets Party | + | - Free Markets Party - 121 Seats * |
− | - Russian Party | + | - Russian Party - 39 Seats |
− | - Independent/Other | + | - Independent/Other - 15 Seats |
(*) - Parties belonging to Conservative Coalition | (*) - Parties belonging to Conservative Coalition | ||
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=== Current Government === | === Current Government === | ||
− | Currently the Conservative Coalition (linking the Nationalist and Free Markets parties) | + | Currently the Conservative Coalition (linking the Murkadian Nationalist and Free Markets parties) controls the Parliament. Popular life-long politician and respected member of Nationalist Party, Fyodor Ivanovich [[Skorikov]], was elected by a large margin 2 years ago. Since that time he has led the government in making sweeping changes to the education system as well as streamlining welfare and administrative costs. |
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Murkadia is situated on the northwestern tip of the mainland in the [[Territories of the Borderlands]] region. The climate throughout the entire country is quite cold and most of the population resides in the more arable southern regions between the capital city of [[Muravinsk]] and the nation's most populated city, Krasnyi. The island of Klaipeda in the northeast is a frozen wasteland and is home to one of the most brutal military training camps in the region. | Murkadia is situated on the northwestern tip of the mainland in the [[Territories of the Borderlands]] region. The climate throughout the entire country is quite cold and most of the population resides in the more arable southern regions between the capital city of [[Muravinsk]] and the nation's most populated city, Krasnyi. The island of Klaipeda in the northeast is a frozen wasteland and is home to one of the most brutal military training camps in the region. |
Revision as of 16:39, 11 October 2005
Flag of Murkadia | |
Motto: We Are Our Brother's Keeper | |
Region | The Territories of the Borderlands |
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Capital | Muravinsk |
Official Language(s) | Russian |
Leader | Fyodor Ivanovich Skorikov |
Population | 26 million |
Currency | New Treasury Note |
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The Most Serene Republic of Murkadia - "We Are Our Brother's Keeper"
Contents
Founding
The Most Serene Republic of Murkadia was actually founded as a colony of Russia in the Territories of the Borderlands region. Over time, ties with the mother country weakened as Murkadia became far more closely linked to the surrounding nations both economically and politically. A period of political unrest in Russia gave Murkadia the opportunity to declare indepence without fear of retaliation.
The People
For the most part, Murkadians have rejected Russian political and economic systems completely while holding on to many of the religious and cultural aspects of their Russian heritage. To this day Russian Orthodox is the most dominate religion and the Russian language is the official language of the nation.
Ethnicity
Results Pending From 2005 National Census (will be posted here when available)
Religion
Government
The government is run by a Prime Minister elected by the Parliament for indefinite periods of time. A vote of no confidence in the Parliament will bring about elections for a new Prime Minister at any time. The Prime Minister and their cabinet essentially run the nation. Parliament controls the laws of the nation, but the Prime Minister can exert quite a bit of power on his own in this area through Executive Orders (which can in turn be overriden by the Parliament). Members of Parliament are elected every 4 years in single member district pluralities.
Political Parties
</div>- Green Murkadia Party - 204 Seats
- Nationalist Party - 170 Seats *
- Free Markets Party - 121 Seats *
- Russian Party - 39 Seats
- Independent/Other - 15 Seats
(*) - Parties belonging to Conservative Coalition
Current Government
Currently the Conservative Coalition (linking the Murkadian Nationalist and Free Markets parties) controls the Parliament. Popular life-long politician and respected member of Nationalist Party, Fyodor Ivanovich Skorikov, was elected by a large margin 2 years ago. Since that time he has led the government in making sweeping changes to the education system as well as streamlining welfare and administrative costs.
Geography
Murkadia is situated on the northwestern tip of the mainland in the Territories of the Borderlands region. The climate throughout the entire country is quite cold and most of the population resides in the more arable southern regions between the capital city of Muravinsk and the nation's most populated city, Krasnyi. The island of Klaipeda in the northeast is a frozen wasteland and is home to one of the most brutal military training camps in the region.