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| The United Kingdom of Eurasia | |
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| National flag | Coat of arms |
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| Motto | Orbis non sufficit. |
| Anthem | Ode to Joy |
| Capital and largest city | Kensington |
| Languages - Official - Unofficial |
English, Latin Chinese, English, Hindi |
| Government - Prime Minister - Monarch |
United Kingdom Sir Phillip Sinclair (ELP) Queen Hemali IX |
| Establishment - as city-states - as Empire of Londinvm - as the Respublica Unitas - as a Crown Colony - as a transitional republic - as constitutional monarchy |
CE 15 CE 156 CE 890 CE 1707 CE 1744 2 May 1745 |
| Area - Land |
637,000 km² |
| Population - Total (2006) |
780,000,000 |
| GDP (FY2006/07) - Total (NSD) - GDP/capita (NSD) |
$13,207,549,506,923.48 $16,934.73 |
| National animal - English name |
Gorilla euramonstrum Eurasian domo-kun |
| National flower - English name |
Lilium bulbiferum Orange lily |
| National tree - English name |
Cocos nucifera Coconut palm tree |
| Currency | 1 Eura (EUA) = 100 pence |
| Time Zone | Eurasian Standard Time +0800 |
| National charter of rights | Constitution of the United Kingdom of Eurasia |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | yoŏˈrā zh ə| |
| International abbreviations - Sport - Government |
UKE EUA, UKE |
| Naval craft classification - Military - Civilian |
HMS ENS |
| Internet TLD | .uke, .eur |
| Calling code | +42 |
| PDAS rating | B |
The United Kingdom of Eurasia, Chinese: 英國歐亞, Hindi: थहे ूनितेद खिनगदोम ो् ैुरासिा, Latin: Iunctus Regnum ab Eurasia is a united kingdom comprising the former Kingdom of Victoria and the Kingdom of Ganapati, located within the tropical, equatorial area of the Pacific Ocean, and politically attached to Great Britain and Ireland. (OOC Note: Whilst the NS name of this country is "British Londinium", it is RPed as "Eurasia".) The nation is a series of islands oddly reminiscent of New Zealand. Eurasia has yet to join any type of alliance, though the nation has made a bid for entry into the Global Alliance of Sovereign Nations.
Eurasians, as they are known, are superlatively libertarian, dedicated to the pursuit of individual liberty, freedom, and the protection of the right to property, allowing for one of the most free-market systems in the world, as well as supporting domestic policy that is liberal, like the legalisation of same-sex marriages in 1890.
Contents
History
- CE 15 - Roman naval fleet lands on the Eurasian islands, establish a thriving series of city states under the banner of the New Roman Republic.
- CE 134 - Novæ Londinivm, located in modern day Kensington, declares its superiority over the loose conglomerate of city-states, and engages in a war of conquest throughout the northern island.
- CE 156 - Novæ Londinivm formally seizes the northern island, and begins colonization of the second island.
- CE 190 - Truro, a city in the far north, engages in a major war with the Londinivm Empire, and returns the balance of power.
- CE 479 - First encounter with the Chinese. An era of great prosperity and trade ensues.
- CE 890 - Treaty of Tiberius ratified by all Eurasian city-states. The treaty creates a unified Republic, the Respublica Unitas.
- CE 1000 - Republic colonizers reach the Californian coast. The colony is destroyed, the culprits Native Americans.
- CE 1421 - The Republic denies China access to its ports due to the wrongful imprisonment of eighteen Republic sailors. War ensues, and the Chinese takeover the southern island by 1456.
- CE 1707 - The British Royal Navy encounters the island, claims them in the name of the crown.
- CE 1715 - British expel the Chinese from the south, leaving them the uncontested masters of the Eurasian Islands. The Crown Colony of Eurasia is established.
- CE 1745 - Revolution occurs in Eurasia due to percieved cruelty from the British governor. The major figure in the revolution, Livy Vibius Cato, declares himself king over the islands.
- CE 1787 - The British attempt to seize the islands in the War of 1785. A standoff situation is established, with neither nation being able to defeat the other. The Treaty of Waltham Forest is signed, ending the war, but making Eurasia a British-dependant nation. Due to immense British aid to the nation, Eurasia celebrates their assistance by renaming the majority of cities and roads in the country to be more British.
- CE 1870 - Eurasia formerly disassociates from the British Empire and the British Commonwealth, though strong ties remain.
- CE 1880 - Industrialisation enters into Eurasia, causing an explosion in terms of economic growth and population.
- CE 1903 - King William II of the House of St Thomas dies without a heir, causing his cousin, James to assume the throne as King James I, of the House of Wellington.
Government
The Eurasian government is three tiered, with the Parliament, the Sovereign, and the Court System serving as checks and balances to eeach other to ensure the continued presence of the rule of law, as well as the continued preservation of Eurasian libertarian ideals.
Parliament
There are 100 seats in the lower house of Parliament, the House of Commons, and each member is refered to as a Member of Parliament (MP). Each of the 10 provinces receives 10 seats. The Libertarian Party holds 53 seats in the House of Commons, the Labour Party holds 42 seats, and the Conservative Party holds 5 seats.
The upper house, the House of Lords, consists of seventy-five peers of the realm, who, under the Constitution of the United Kingdom of Eurasia are required to represent a diverse field of expertise ranging from medicine to economics. These peers of the realm are appointed by the Monarch, currently Queen Hemali IX.
Whichever party has the majority of seats in the House of Commons recieves the power to form a new government. The victorious party nominates a candidate to serve as Prime Minister, who then is ceremonially approved by the monarch. The current Prime Minister is Sir Phillip Sinclair, a Libertarian.
Cabinet
- Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Eurasia - The Right Honourable | Sir Phillip Sinclair
- Deputy Prime Minister - The Right Honourable Robert Hamilton
- Chancellor of the Exchequer - The Right Honourable Ajeet Forbeson
- Minister for Foreign Affairs - The Right Honourable Kelsey Birhanu
- Minister for Justice - The Right Honourable Andrew Swan
- Minister for Defence - The Right Honourable Elliot Crompton, Supreme Commander of the Eurasian Expeditionary Force
- Minister for Health - The Right Honourable Doctor Elizabeth Nördstrom
- Minister for Transport - The Right Honourable Tommy Azunawa
- Minister for Culture, Media, and Sport - The Right Honourable Chloe Khitian
- Minister for Education and Skills - The Right Honourable Amy Wilson
- Minister for the Cabinet Office - The Right Honourable Aroon Zeldenthuis
- Minister for Trade and Industry - The Right Honourable Olivia Quinn
- Minister for the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs - The Right Honourable Koslow Fitzscott
- Minister for International Development - The Right Honourable Chase Ryan
- Minister for Work and Pensions - The Right Honourable Tejas Yuhjijad
- Minister for Communities and Local Government - The Right Honourable Jöhánn Rotmænsen
Political Parties
| Party | Leader(s) | Description | Seats in the Commons |
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| Eurasian Libertarian Party | Sir Phillip Sinclair | The Eurasian Libertarian Party (ELP) is wholly based upon the tenets of libertarianism, and has stated that their sole mission is to expand civil, political, and economic liberties in accordance with the principles of libertarianism. | 53 |
| Labour Party of Eurasia | Oliver Green | The Labour Party of Eurasia (LPE) is a membership organisation consisting of Constituency Labour Parties, affiliated trade unions, and socialist societies. Labour also supports expanded civil and political freedoms. Unlike the ELP, they call for the abolition of the capitalist system, replacing it with a democratic, socialist system, or at least heavy regulation of industry alongside a programme of nationalisation. | 42 |
Courts
The court system of Eurasia is highly stratified. At the top lies the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, the court of last resort for both civil and criminal cases. The Supreme Court also evaluates the constitutionality of legislation passed by the Parliament - legislation must be found constitutional before it may come into effect. Beneath the Supreme Court lies Her Majesty's Court of Appeal. This court is divided into two sections: the Criminal Division and the Civil Division. Beneath the Court of Appeal lies the High Court, the court of first instance for civil cases and an appellate court for criminal cases. Subordinate to the High Court is the Crown Court, the main criminal court, also known as the Primary Criminal Court. Below the Crown Court is the Magistrate's Court, which not only handles small, trivial cases, but also makes sure that criminal cases headed towards the Crown Court possess sufficient evidence to make a case. Finally, there is the County Court, a wholly civil court that handles minor disputes within a community.
Monarch
The Eurasian monarch or Sovereign is the head of state of the U.K. and in the Eurasian overseas territories. The current Eurasian monarchy can trace its ancestral lineage back to the city-state period, to the leader of the initial Roman fleet that colonised the island. In 1745, when the United Kingdom was created, the Monarch served as the crux of power. After the Reform Act of 1918, however, the powers of the Sovereign were severely reduced all but in name, with most real, political power vested in the Prime Minister.
The powers of the monarchy, known as the Royal Prerogative, are still very extensive. Most prerogative powers are exercised not by the monarch personally, but by ministers acting on his or her behalf; examples such as the power to regulate the civil service and the power to issue passports. Some major powers are exercised nominally by the monarch herself, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and according to constitutional convention. An example is the power to dissolve Parliament. According to a parliamentary report, "The Crown cannot invent new prerogative powers". It has long been established in the Constitution of the United Kingdom that political power is ultimately exercised by the Parliament of Eurasia, of which the Sovereign is a non-partisan component, along with the House of Lords and the House of Commons, and by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Thus, as the modern Eurasian monarchy is a constitutional one, the Sovereign's role is in practice limited to non-partisan functions (such as being the fount of honour). This role has been recognised since the 19th century;
The present sovereign is Queen Hemali IX, who has reigned since February 4, 2007. The heir apparent is her eldest son, Prince Alexander, Prince of Victoria and Duke of Oxfordshire. The Prince of Victoria undertakes various public ceremonial functions, as does the queen's husband, Prince Giovanni, Duke of Newcastle. There are several other members of Royal Family besides those aforementioned, including the Queen's other children, grandchildren and cousins.
Culture
Eurasia, though renowned for it's natural splendour and libertarian political system, not to mention its advances in technology, is most notable for its unique and opulent culture.
Despite this, Eurasians place heavy emphasis on ceremony and formality, with the suit being the most worn outfit, even in casual situations. More often than not, Eurasians are punctual to a fault, and owning a time piece of some sort is almost expected out of any individual,
The culture of Eurasia is built around the principles of enjoyment and living life to the fullest.
Meanwhile, Eurasian cuisine is widely considered the greatest in the Pacific area, drawing from British, French, and Italian food. Heavy emphasis is visible on spicy, vivid dishes, including open-fire meats, dairy, oils, fresh pasta, fruits, vegetables and desserts. However, Eurasian cuisine is rapidly growing, and is coming to include other types of meats or meat alternatives (eggs, seafood), and a growing fusion-cuisine movement has grown, with many new Asian-fusion, Carribbean, and Modern European restaurants peppering the nightlife of Eurasian cities. As well, the minority groups of the region have contributed their own homeland cuisines, creating a vivacious culinary experience.
Holidays and customs
The following is a list of the major statutory holidays in the United Kingdom.
| Date | English Name |
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| 1 January | New Year's Day |
| February 14 | St. Valentine's Day |
| 2 May | Eurasia Day |
| 21 June | Summer Solstice |
| October 12 | Royal Birthday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve |
Religion
A key tenet of the United Kingdom is individual freedoms, including the freedom of religion. 33% of all Eurasians identify themselves as atheists, 28% identify themselves as Hindi, 25% as Muslims, 10% as Christian, and 4% as worshippers of the original Roman deities.
Suffrage
Universal suffrage is 14 years of age.
Sports
Ever since the first Romans populated the islands of Eurasia, sport has proved a major part in the culture of the nation. The most popular sports are football, cricket, rugby, and tennis. There have been attempts to introduce gridiron into the country, but there has been strong resistance to the idea.
Population
Ethnicity
In the 2011 National Census, Eurasia's population was reported as 780,341,643 citizens. Chinese and Indian invasion during the 1400s along with British imperialism during the 18th century turned a largely Roman population into a diverse and unique blend of races. 35% of all Eurasians are identified as British or European, 30% as Roman (Italian), 20% Indian, and 15% Chinese.
Life expectancy
Life expectancy in the UK is extremely high and currently stands at an average of about 79 years. UK health care is fully privatised and maintains superlatively high standards of cleanliness, efficiency and safety. Health care for foreign visitors is free in emergency situations or with proper travel insurance coverage (with approved supplementary documentation). Otherwise, all users are required to pay a nominal fee for utilization of the privatised health care systems, collectively referred to as the Eurasian Health Service.
Military
Royal Army
Equipment
For soldiers
- 1 x AN-94 (included grenade launcher, 1.5x red dot)
- 1 x M8 with grenade launcher
- 1 x F2000 with grenade launcher
- 1 x SIG-Sauer SIG Pro 2340 in .40SW and laser pointer
- 1 x Digital Camouflage
- 1 x Dragon Skin Armour
- 1 x M420 Helmet with Integrated Radio and HUD display
- 3 x Underbarrel Thermobaric Grenades
- 1 x Smoke Grenade
- 1 x Flashbang Grenade
- 1 x Snake Combat Knife
- 1 x RAC Gas Mask with Biological Filters
Statistics
- Personnel (Regular Army) - 1,690,000
- Personnel (Territorial Army) - 891,800
- Main Battle Tanks - 16,014 Challenger 2
- Infantry fighting vehicles - 12,494 Warrior
- APCs and reconnaissance vehicles - 54,600
- Land Rover Wolf - 234,000
- Pinzgauer - 46,800
- Utility Trucks - 35,880
- Artillery pieces and mortar - 46,800
- Air Defence - 6,240
- Army Aircraft - 5,460
The Royal Navy is controlled by the Department for the Royal Navy, which in turn is controlled by the Ministry of Defence. Units are divided into attack groups, which consist of one carrier, seven destroyers, five frigates, three submarines, and two minesweepers.
Ships of the Fleet
Major Surface Combatants
- CVN-21 Programme Carriers
- Type 45 Destroyers
- LCS-class frigates
- Frigates - Charon class
- Zumwalt-class Destroyer
Amphibious Forces
Mine Warfare
Patrol Vessels
Submarines
Royal Air Force
Aircraft of the RAF
Fighters
- RAC Curiatii
- F-35 Lightning II
- F-22 Raptor
- Eurofighter Typhoon
- Tornado GR.4
- BAE Harrier II
- Super Hornet
