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Bostopia is a twin-cultural country, with Laquarists in the centre-west of East Isle holding onto their cultural background, and language, which is closely related to that of Old English. Overall, however, the Bostopian culture takes precedence over many aspects of life. Bostopians are not open to change, so Bostopia holds it's historic values to heart. | Bostopia is a twin-cultural country, with Laquarists in the centre-west of East Isle holding onto their cultural background, and language, which is closely related to that of Old English. Overall, however, the Bostopian culture takes precedence over many aspects of life. Bostopians are not open to change, so Bostopia holds it's historic values to heart. | ||
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'''Population:''' ''964,000,000'' | '''Population:''' ''964,000,000'' | ||
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'''Languages:''' ''Bostopian, Laquari'' | '''Languages:''' ''Bostopian, Laquari'' | ||
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'''Flag Description:''' ''Red field with a blue cross, superimposed on a white cross, with 8 stars representing the 8 states. A central star represents unity, and the two trangular shapes represent the two main ethnic groups in Bostopia.'' | '''Flag Description:''' ''Red field with a blue cross, superimposed on a white cross, with 8 stars representing the 8 states. A central star represents unity, and the two trangular shapes represent the two main ethnic groups in Bostopia.'' | ||
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+ | ==Economy== | ||
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+ | '''Gross Domestic Product:''' ''B£135,110,186,361,21'' | ||
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+ | '''Gross Domestic Product Per Capita:''' ''B£14,015.58'' | ||
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+ | '''Unemployment Rate:''' ''12.12%'' | ||
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+ | '''Currency:''' ''Bostopian Pound (BP)'' | ||
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+ | '''Currency Code:''' ''BP'' | ||
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+ | '''Currency Symbol:''' ''B£'' | ||
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+ | ==Military== | ||
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+ | '''Military Branches:''' ''Bostopian Army (Including Bostopian Special Forces), Bostopian Air Force (Including Bostopian Special Air Force), Bostopian Navy (Including Bostopian Special Boat Forces)'' | ||
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+ | '''Military Age:''' ''Age 17 - Compulsary Militia, Aged Under 17 - Compulsary Military Training'' | ||
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+ | '''Military Manpower - Availability:''' ''Aged 15 to 40 - 300,000,000 (2004 est)'' | ||
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+ | '''Military Spending:''' ''B£4,970,712,677,250.27 - 47% Of B£11,751,093,799,646.18 Budget'' | ||
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+ | ==Transnational Issues== | ||
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+ | '''Disputes - International''' ''Bostopia has no international disputes at the moment, although concerns are growing with Hailstonia regarding terrorism.'' |
Revision as of 10:33, 19 December 2004
Flag of Bostopia | |
Motto: Unity Rises Above Strengh | |
Bostopia Map | |
Region | United Free Republics |
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Capital | Fort Boston |
Official Language(s) | Bostopian (English) |
Leader | Emperor Boston |
Population | 964 Million |
Currency | Bostopian Pound |
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The Confederate States of Bostopia is a semi-democratic Monarchy in the United Free Republics, with a population of 964 Million people. Bostopia is comprised of two main islands, East Isle and West Isle, and also the Bostopian Arbad Islands, which lie around 1000 miles off the west coast of West Isle. The Arbad Islands are shared with Vladmiristak, Outer Sygon, Milleron and Chikoo. Bostopia is known throughout the UFR for being the only country where the fabled 'Geesemonkey' may inhabit successfully, due to the large open spaces set aside for Geesemonkies.
Bostopia is a twin-cultural country, with Laquarists in the centre-west of East Isle holding onto their cultural background, and language, which is closely related to that of Old English. Overall, however, the Bostopian culture takes precedence over many aspects of life. Bostopians are not open to change, so Bostopia holds it's historic values to heart.
People
Population: 964,000,000
Nationality: Noun: Bostopian Adjective: Bostopians
Ethnic Groups: Bostopian 93.6% Laquarist 6.3% Non-Bostopian 0.1%
Religions: None 100%
Languages: Bostopian, Laquari
Government
Country Name:
Conventional Long Form: Confederate States of Bostopia
Conventional Short Form: Bostopia
Abbrieviation: CSB
Government Type: Semi-Democratic Monarchy (One Elected Parliament, Little to No Power)
Capital: Fort Boston
Administrative Divisions: 8 Regional Districts - Arbad City, Bostopian Arbads, Caflin, Drangmorie, Fort Boston, Glenrock, Military Zone, Port Flamerty
Independence: Bostopia has been independent since it was first settled over 1,500 years ago. Fort Boston was established as a homestead with barracks within 5 years of settlement, becoming the first permanent settlement in Bostopia. Colonisation of West Isle began 1,300 years ago, even though it had been sighted since the beginning of colonisation in the East Isle. However, early settlers believed Mount Bostopia's peak (the only part visable from a distance due to cloud cover) was where their gods resided, so they dared not step on the land. Laquar was settled by peoples from the south of Bostopia, with some people stating they may be related to the ancestors of Outer Sygonians. Laquar's independence was a major issue for Bostopia, who finally managed to incorporate Laquar into part of Bostopia as a semi-autonomous region earlier this year.
National Holiday: Bostopia Day - 29th December - This is celebrated as the day when Bostopia's first settlers landed on Population Beach, searching for a warmer climate.
Constitution: Written - States rights of citizens, the Emperor, parliament, citizenry and punishment for crimes.
Suffrage: 17 years of age; Universal
Head of State: Emperor Boston (Since 1st December, 1986). No heir apparent.
Head of Government: Harold Limburg - Bostopian National Party
Political Parties and Leaders: Bostopian National Party - Harold Limburg, Bostopian Socialist Party - Graham McGowan, Environment Party - Eddy Toerhen, West Isle Independence Party - David Fowell
Political Pressure Groups: Laquari Independence Group, Bostopian Arbad Independence Group, The We Need More Groups Group, Campaign For Nuclear Disarmament
Regional Organisation Participation: Free Isles Defense Alliance, United Free Republics Regional Council
Flag Description: Red field with a blue cross, superimposed on a white cross, with 8 stars representing the 8 states. A central star represents unity, and the two trangular shapes represent the two main ethnic groups in Bostopia.
Economy
Gross Domestic Product: B£135,110,186,361,21
Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: B£14,015.58
Unemployment Rate: 12.12%
Currency: Bostopian Pound (BP)
Currency Code: BP
Currency Symbol: B£
Military
Military Branches: Bostopian Army (Including Bostopian Special Forces), Bostopian Air Force (Including Bostopian Special Air Force), Bostopian Navy (Including Bostopian Special Boat Forces)
Military Age: Age 17 - Compulsary Militia, Aged Under 17 - Compulsary Military Training
Military Manpower - Availability: Aged 15 to 40 - 300,000,000 (2004 est)
Military Spending: B£4,970,712,677,250.27 - 47% Of B£11,751,093,799,646.18 Budget
Transnational Issues
Disputes - International Bostopia has no international disputes at the moment, although concerns are growing with Hailstonia regarding terrorism.