Alomogordo

Background

The Royal Federation of Alomogordo is a massive nation that for months resided in Aether Plains. It had been on the forefront of the region's political battles. It was at one point the UN delegate, and one of the few loyal members of the region. It was founded in October 2004. The government is democratic. Alomogordo was deleted due to inactivity in September and revived in Lazarus the following month. It now is located in Equilism.

Geography

Location

Between Minnesota and Manitoba

Area

207,866 square miles

Climate

A cool temperate climate. Cold winters with lots of snow. Mild summers with lots of sunshine.

Terrain

Slightly rocky and mountainous in the southwest. Vast plains in the southeast. Low hills in the north.

Elevation extremes

Highest point: Mt. Clendon (12,441 ft.)

Lowest point: Faith Point (-27 ft.)

Natural resources

Nickel, coal, iron, potash, silver, timber, zinc, bauxite

Land use

Arable land: 17.06%

Permanent crops: 0.37%

People

Population

2.163 billion(Oct.. 2005 estimate)

Growth rate

0.76%

Net migration rate

1.66 migrants/1,000 people

Gender ratio

0.98 males/females

Infant mortality rate

5.87 deaths/1,000 live births

Life expectancy

78.02 years

Fertility rate

1.75 children/woman

Religions

Protestant 43%; Catholic 26%; Jewish 18%; Muslim 3%; Other 10%

Government

Country name

Conventional long form:The Royal Federation of Alomogordo

Conventional short form: Alomogordo

Government form

Constitution-based parliamentary democracy

Legal system

Based on English Common Law

Suffrage

18 years of age; universal

Executive Branch

Chief of state: Alan J. Kennedy

Elections: Direct elections through the popular vote; term is four years (maximum of three terms in office)

Election results: Alan J. Kennedy (New Progressive) 57.3%; Oliver Wendell (Alliance) 36.3%; Craig Lundquist (Socialist International) 5.1%; Mark S. Williamson (National Liberty) 3.5%

Legislative Branch

Bicameral Parliament consists of the National Assembly (100 seats, delegates serve four-year terms, alternating with Presidential elections) and the National Convention (357 seats, delegates serve 2-year terms).

election results - seats by party (National Assembly) - New Progressive 51; Alliance 33; Socialist International 9; National Liberty 5 (NOTE: parties must attain 4% of the popular vote to have seats. Seats left by smaller parties are alotted proportionally to the other parties.); - seats by party (National Convention) - New Progressive 186; Alliance 122; Socialist International 28; National Liberty 10; Independent 11

Judicial Branch

Supreme Judicial Committee (seven members appointed for life by President with approval from the National Assembly); Alomogordo Apellate Courts; Alomogordo District Courts; County Courts

International Organizations

UN Regional Delegate; (NOTE: Alomogordo is considering application for the Allied Defense Network)

Flag description

a portrait of U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Economy

Overview

Alomogordo has a fair-sized and largely advanced economy. Per Capita GDP is at $10,000. The amount of government regulation in business is higher than Western European welfare states, but not communist. The average tax rate is quite high at 87%. Growth has recently shown modest gains. Free trade is generally promoted, but only with certain labor and environmental regulations. The major industry is information technology.

Economic growth

2.8% (Jan. 2005 estimate)

GDP - composition by sector

agriculture: 2.7%

industry: 28.6%

services: 68.7%

Population below poverty line

7.9%

Inflation rate

1.6%

Unemployment rate

8.45%

Currency

Qorona

Exchange rates

1 Qorona=2.0322 U.S. dollars

Trade balance

$397,058,529.69 surplus

Budget

$21.47 trillion

social welfare: 13%

healthcare: 14%

education: 15%

law & order: 14%

commerce: 5%

public transport: 9%

environment: 11%

social equality: 19%