Formossa
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| Official Languages | German, English | |||
| Capital | Vienna | |||
| King | Ferdinand Wilhem of Habsburg-Dering | |||
| Foreign Minister | Frederic Bastiat IV | |||
| Area - Total (multiply by factor x) |
34,543 km² | |||
| Population - Total (september 2005) |
1.748 billion | |||
| Independence | 12th of August 1870, from the Austro-Hungarian Empire | |||
| Region | Atlantic | |||
| Government Type | Capitalist Absolute Monarchy | |||
| Nation Type | Absolute Monarchy | |||
| National Animal | Phoenix | |||
| GDP (2005) - Total - GDP/capita |
§9,101.00 Billion §5,206.85 | |||
| Currency | 1 Foreura (fe.) = 100 foreuracents | |||
| Time Zone - in summer |
GMT +1 GMT +1 | |||
Formossa is a nation which resides in the Atlantic, even though it does have good relations with a number of European nations, it is led by an obscure line of the Habsburg Family, the Habsburg-Dering line, and it is supported by a number of 4 main pillars, Aristocracy, Conservatism Classical-Liberalism and Meritocracy
Aristocracy
Since the independence of Formossa in 1870, the Aristocracy has played a major role, the people of Formossa have been convinced of the necesssity to be lead by an absolute monarch, and Formossa has been an safe place for all aristocratic families, most of which owned, and still do large plots of land. In the first 14 year, there was alot of switching between monarchs, due to a number of coups, and kings stepping down, however with the Habsburg-Dering line, which was part of the family from which Formossa revolted, able leadership was found, and Formossa went on towards the future.
The Aristocracy has continued to play an major role in Formossa, important Formossan Aristocratic houses would include the next to the ruling Habsburg-Dering House, the von Mises House, the von Hayek House, the Thorbecke House and the Bastiat House. Aristocrats have been active in the Formossan Industry, and are major shareholders in various companies sometimes lending money, this has led to various banks to be created by them, and most Banks bear the name of an important family.
Aristocrats also play an major role in the government, they usually sit on various commissions, however this isn't only because they are from an good family, regularly this is also because the Arisotcrats simply have the best education.
Conservatism
When it comes to the individual freedoms of the people of Formossa, Conservatism has had the most influence, and has led the government in almost all aspects, except for the economy and diplomatic affairs. The Church has some major influence in the Government, which has led to some major restrictions on the civil liberties, Conservatism has been deciding the policy when it comes to Law and Order and Defense.
Law & Order
The police is hard on crime, even though they will usually let criminals who did an victimless crime go if it allows them to capture one who did a crime with an victim. The police is tough on crime, and isn't afraid to use harsh punishments. The Prisons are hard, and punishments are long, most prisons are made profitable through forced labor.
Defense
The Army takes up most of the Formossan Budget, and it is specialized in fighting in mountains and in special forces. Special Forces include Assault and Heavy Weapoy Support Battalions, the VASO unit, Ohter parts of the armed forces include the Army and the Air Force. Most of the weaponry is bought from the Arsenal
