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Some groups have tried to pass legislation to make these districts an official part of the national government, however such attempts have been ill received by much of the public. In one area of the nation, violent outbursts happen after almost every national election. Federalization fighting has claimed an estimated twenty thousand lives since 1993, when the idea first went to vote. | Some groups have tried to pass legislation to make these districts an official part of the national government, however such attempts have been ill received by much of the public. In one area of the nation, violent outbursts happen after almost every national election. Federalization fighting has claimed an estimated twenty thousand lives since 1993, when the idea first went to vote. | ||
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| + | ==Exports== | ||
| + | Brechenlass exports a wide variety of materials. Below is a list of Brechenlass's imports, ordered in value exported/year. | ||
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| + | '''Major Exports''' | ||
| + | #Coal | ||
| + | #Steel | ||
| + | #Salt | ||
| + | #Diamond | ||
| + | #Oil | ||
| + | #Plastics | ||
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nation = [[Brechenlass]] | | nation = [[Brechenlass]] | | ||
| − | NW = [[Schnauzerland]] | | + | NW = [[Grosseschnauzer|Schnauzerland]] | |
| − | N = [[Schnauzerland]] | | + | N = [[Grosseschnauzer|Schnauzerland]] | |
NE = [[Saidercray]] | | NE = [[Saidercray]] | | ||
W = [[Eisophca]] | | W = [[Eisophca]] | | ||
Revision as of 18:52, 2 March 2007
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| Motto: "Ehre, Klugheit, Schokolade" | |
| Region | International Democratic Union |
|---|---|
| Capital | Friedrichstadt |
| Largest city | Friedrichstadt |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Government | Direct Democracy |
| - President | Robert Schumacher |
| - Vice President | Charles Rosenbaum |
| History | |
| - Area Settled | 1592 |
| - First Empire begins | 1650 |
| - First Empire falls | 1918 |
| - Second Empire begins | 1929 |
| - Second Empire falls | 1945 |
| - Democratic Govt. established | 1946 |
| - Joined Commonwealth | 1947 |
| Area | |
| - Total | ~8,500 km2 |
| - % water | ~20% |
| Population | ~10 million |
| Currency | Conargo (IDU)
|
| Internet TLD | .bs |
| Calling code | +516
|
| ISO Code | IDBS
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| NS Sunset XML | |
Brechenalss is a nation in the International Democratic Union. It is the largest nation in the Kedalfaxian Commonwealth by area and population, excluding Kedalfax.
History
Brechenlass was founded by German immigrants in 1592. It was a German colony, but its status faded due to the immense distance. The nation did not have any specific date of separation from Germany, but by 1650, it was obvious that it was no longer a German territory. In 1650, the Brechenlass Kaiser, Horst Himmlich, bulked up the military and began capturing lands near Brechenlass.
Government
The Democratic Republic of Brechenlass is best described as a cobbled together, makeshift post-war democracy. It's system of making laws is complex and bureaucratic, yet somehow the people are satisfied. Hidden within tomes of legislative law are millions of exceptions and rules governing the making of laws. As such, laws rarely get passed on a national level.
Officially, there are no states or provinces. The first official subdivision is the county. However, counties have no place in the national government.
The voting process is more or less direct. For a law to pass, a petition is signed by at least 128 citizens. It then goes to the President, who can veto it. If it is vetoed, another petition must be signed by 273 more citizens. If it isn't vetoed or has the proper number of signings, it goes on the national ballot for the quarterly elections. If it gets a popular vote, it becomes law. Quarterly elections are held at the beginning of February, May, August, and November.
Because of the length and frequency of the elections, voter turnout at the quarterly national elections is low. And because of the lack of efficiency in the national government, some areas have begun grouping together in smaller entities. These smaller entities vary greatly. Usually they have a leader of some sort, and pass their own laws. While not expressly allowed, there is no statute against them either.
Some groups have tried to pass legislation to make these districts an official part of the national government, however such attempts have been ill received by much of the public. In one area of the nation, violent outbursts happen after almost every national election. Federalization fighting has claimed an estimated twenty thousand lives since 1993, when the idea first went to vote.
Exports
Brechenlass exports a wide variety of materials. Below is a list of Brechenlass's imports, ordered in value exported/year.
Major Exports
- Coal
- Steel
- Salt
- Diamond
- Oil
- Plastics
| NW: Schnauzerland | N: Schnauzerland | NE: Saidercray |
| W: Eisophca | Brechenlass | E: Saidercray |
| SW: Eisophca | S: N/A | SE: N/A |
| Kedalfaxian Commonwealth |
|---|
| Kedalfax |
| The Sheridan Islands |
| Hollnersville | Newton Canal Zone |
