Manhattan Prime
The Imperial Republic of Manhattan Prime | |
National flag | |
Map Pending | |
Motto | "If you want the present to be different, study the past" |
Region | Atlantian Oceania |
Capital and largest city | Manhattan |
Official Language | English |
Leader - President | President Andrew Cuthbert (Liberal) |
Establishment - as individual colonies - as unified Imperial Colony - as Imperial Republic |
1900 2005 February 2006 |
Area | 3,799,000 km² |
Population - Total (Dec 2006) |
3.78 Billion |
GDP - Total (cr) - GDP/capita (cr) |
cr 51,945,180,421,586 cr 14,262.82 |
National animal | Red Fox |
Currency | Credit |
Time Zone | AOTC +0100 |
International abbreviations | Manhattan, MP |
Naval craft classification | MNS – Manhattanite Naval Ship |
Internet TLD | .mp |
PDAS rating | C |
Manhattan Prime is a member of TAPRES - The Alliance of Pure Research and Engineering States, the Woodstock Pact, and AO alliance ASPIRE.
Contents
Basic Info
- Conventional Name
- The Imperial Republic of Manhattan Prime
- Short form
- Manhattan Prime, Manhattan, MP
- People
- Manhattanites
- Currency
- The Credit
- National Animal
- Red Fox
Geography
- Area
- 3,799,000 km2
- Region – Atlantian Oceania
- Bordering Nations
- Chacor and Ryloss
- Terrain and Climate
The majority of Manhattan Prime enjoys a comfortable temperate climate, akin to that of New York.
The colonists have chosen the site for their colony well; Manhattan Prime is a beautiful nation composed of mostly fertile grasslands and plains. There are 2 rivers running through it, christened the Dandelion River and the Salazar River. Manhattan Prime also contains lush forests, sparkling freshwater lakes, and 2 snow-capped mountains – Mt Hazel and Mt Silas. It has no deserts, jungle, or swamps.
Government
- Government Type
Liberal/Democratic government, with President and Cabinet.
Bicameral legislature: Imperial Senate (Lower house) – Elected assembly that debates and passes laws. Council of Lords (Upper house) – Hereditary membership, rubber-stamps laws, gives Manhattan Prime’s hereditary lords something to do.
Based on the American and British forms of government.
- Important Cities
- New London, New Tokyo, New Los Angeles, New Berlin, New Sydney.
- Administrative Divisions
- 8 states – America, Canada, England, Spain, Germany, China, Japan, Australia.
- Governmental Divisions
- Office of the President, State Department, Department of Defence, Ministry of Research, Ministry for Foreign Relations, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Information, Education Ministry, Imperial Medical Department, Ministry for Energy, Ministry of Transport, Attorney General’s Office
- State Religion
- As the people of Manhattan Prime embrace science, it is a very secular society (like the Federation in Star Trek) and there is no official religion. The majority of the population is humanist, with most of the remainder being atheist.
- Civil Rights Rating
- Excellent.
- Economy Rating
- Very Strong.
- Political Freedom Rating
- Very Good
History
Founded by colonists from 8 Earth nations, the Colony of Manhattan Prime is now thriving in it’s new home on Earth. The colony had been established just over 100 years, moving from an overcrowded homeworld to start a new colony on another planet.
It is a Modern Tech nation, their only Future Tech invention being the sleeper colony ship that brought the population to its new planet before it was dismantled for supplies.
Although Manhattan Prime is a liberal democracy, the homeworld was ruled by an Emperor, hence the ‘Imperial Republic’ title, kept for old times sake. Likewise, the colonists named their states and cities after their countries of origin, to make them feel more at home. Until recently, Manhattan Prime was quite isolationist, concentrating on establishing their own cities and infrastructure. However now it has thrown open it’s doors and several nations have built embassies there.
As a young country, talented people are promoted quickly and the government is composed of quite young individuals.
The current President, Andrew Cuthbert is 29 years old. An intelligent and charismatic leader, he is known for his honest, open and informal style, and strong commitment to civil rights, education and scientific development.
The Imperial Republic of Manhattan Prime is a massive, safe nation, notable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 3.78 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Law & Order, and the Environment. The average income tax rate is 98%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.
Torture is illegal, prime real estate is devoted to wind farms and solar energy generators, Manhattan Prime's educational system is the envy of many and regarded as a pinnacle of educational achievement, and smoking is banned in public areas. Crime is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare.
Economy
Population: 3,642,000,000
Military percent: 0.5% of the population - 18,210,000 men (including 6,145,875 support staff)
Annual GDP: cr 51,945,180,421,586 <51 Trillion>
GDP Per Capita: cr 14,262.82
Annual Government Budget: cr 50,025,675,651,120 <50 Trillion>
Annual Defense Budget: cr 4,367,241,484,342 <4.4 Trillion, 9% of total budget>
Imports: Oil – Leafanstan
Exports: Copper, Lead, Tin - Leafanistan
Diplomatic Information
- Embassy Exchanges
- Nargopia, Harlesburg, Anagonia, Tiburon, Cetacia, Schultaria Prime, Christac, The Vast Island of Tuldor, Aztec National League, Xeraph, Sarzonia, Vastiva, Majeristan, Dracun Imperium, Bonstock, Leafanistan, Pacitalia, Bazalonia, Lamoni, Casari, Charcor, Starblaydia
- Closest Allies
Pacitalia, Schultaria Prime, Sarzonia,
Alliances
Manhattan Prime is a member of:
- TAPRES – Joined April 2005
- Woodstock Pact – Joined September 2005
- AO alliance ASPIRE – Founder Member, July 2006
Quotes
“…Manhattan Prime hasn’t been part of the international community for very long, but we are always pleased to make new friends. I’d be glad to tell you a bit about us; we’re quite a small nation in size, our population is just below the 500 million mark. We value science, democracy and peace above all else, so we’re a very open and libertarian society, and we been involved a lot with TAPRES recently, that’s The Alliance of Pure Research and Engineering States. I grew up around New London myself, our 2nd largest city” – Economic Advisor Harvey Lawrence
"It's a scrappy little nation, but it's <our> scrappy little nation. - Schultaria Prime