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Formossa is a nation which resides in the [[Atlantic]], even though it does have good relations with a number of [[Europe|European]] nations, it is led by an obscure line of the [[Wikipedia:Habsburg|Habsburg]] Family, which rule it through an Absolute Monarchy, which is pro free market but limits the civil rights of the population.  
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Formossa is a nation which resides in the [[Atlantic]], even though it does have good relations with a number of [[Europe|European]] nations, it has last been ranked by the United Nations as a Corporate Bordello and it has an population of 1,7 billion. It is an isolationist nation that has only recently begun opening ties to the outside, and it focuses on defense.
  
==History==
 
  
In 1870, the nation of Formossa split off from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, initially the land that rose up was bigger, however only the land between the current borders was succesfully defended. After 14 years of unsuccesfull monarchs, who were continiously couped, an member of the Habsburg Family was chosen to lead the family which he did with success, protecting the neutrality of Formossa.
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it is led by an obscure line of the [[Wikipedia:Habsburg|Habsburg]] Family, the Habsburg-Dering line, and it is supported by a number of 4 main pillars, [[Wikipedia:Aristocracy|Aristocracy]], [[Wikipedia:Conservatism|Conservatism]], [[Wikipedia:Classical-Liberalism|Classic-Liberalism]] and [[Wikipedia:Meritocracy|Meritocracy]]
  
Formossa wouldn't expand any further, however it would in economical terms, the first years of the Habsburg reign didn't show any major signs of economic growth, however the Kings became intrested in classical-liberalism, and two families gained lots of influence in the government, which were the Thorbecke and Bastiat families, they ensured that the King left his social-conservative course and in economic terms become an Classic-Liberal, this would allow the economy to boom.
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==Aristocracy==
  
Ever since this economic boom, Formossa has been quite calm, while it's borders are open for trade they are usually closed for diplomatic relations (except for the major trade partners such as Venice) however recently the isolationism is getting a somewhat more loose intrepation, and Formossa has gained membership in the [[Confederacy of Atlantic Nations]] and the [[United Nations]]
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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.
  
==Armed Forces of Formossa==
 
  
The Armed Forces focus on the defense of Formossa and are skilled in operations in mountainious terrain, in which it is specialized. The absence of a navy (due to Formossa being land-locked) has allowed Formossa to invest in other terrains, including improving it's armed forces, air force and it's other major specialization, Special Forces.  
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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.
  
Arms Trade mainly happens with [[The Arsenal]] of Venice which is the source of most of the military supplies which Formossa uses.
 
  
==Economy of Formossa==
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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. It is clear that it are the Aristocrats who decide who rules the government, and are in control of the Government Administration.
  
The Economy of Formossa is an service-based economy, which focuses on banking and book publishing. Agriculture and Mining also make up big parts of the Economy. The Economy is free market, and thus has low regulation and low taxes.
 
  
The main economic policy has been devised by the Bastiat and Thorbecke Families, who have had major influence in Formossa for a long time and who have added an classic-liberal touch to the conservative regime, ensuring the economic liberalism.
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===Government Administration===
  
Formossa has an banking secret, which has created many major laundering problems, and many foreigners come to Formossa to evade tax in their own country, Formossa has refused to sign agreements when it comes to this, which is understandable since it gives a major impulse to the economy. Inside Formossa there is a flat tax of 14% for every citizen.
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The Government has an small size, and is governed in a clear top down way, at the top of the government stands the King, who is adviced by a number of advisory bodies, and rules over his Cabinet, and the Cabinet control the different ministries. There are a number of Non-Governmental Organisations who operate as an mix of political parties, lobby groups and think tanks and have major influence in the Government.
  
{{Image|http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/Qantrix/1Canaletto-Wien-Belvedere.jpg|right|300px|[[Vienna]] in the 18th Century by Canaletto.}}
 
  
==Political Situation in Formossa==
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==Conservatism==
  
There are no elections, and there are no official parliamentary bodies, the King does have advisory bodies, which are usually made up of representatives from the economy, from the aristocracy and from the university. The highest of these advisory bodies is the Great Council.
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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.
  
The most recent King, Ferdinand Wilhem has been given more authority to different parts of the governments, and has decentralized power, while he has kept the absolute power he has ensured that he doesn't have to intervene often.
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Conservatism has been traditionally one of the ideologies supported by the Aristocrats (even though the New Aristocracy has been giving preference to Classic-Liberalism,) but also has been supported by the Church. It is frowned upon by the Commerce because of it's economic policies.  
  
There are no parties, however there are non-governmental organisations which are a mix of think-tanks, charities, parties and lobby groups, usually important civil servants are member of these non-governmental organisations, the biggest of these organisations are the Bastiat Institute and the Monarchist Order.
 
  
==Justice in Formossa==
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===Law & Order===
  
Justice in Formossa is head by the Minister of Justice, who may propose new laws to the King and may appoint new Supreme Judges (with the approval of the King.) The Supreme Court is the highest court inside Formossa, and this Court is highly conservative and pro-monarchy, not only does it decide on important cases, it als appoints new judges in the normal Courts, which you can find back in every municipality.
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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.
  
There are widespread claims of corruption in the police forces, however these have never been proven in crimes with victims, it is known that police has a tendency to accept bribes when it comes to victimless crimes and that they regulary give higher importance to cases with victims, to such an extent that they allow drugs dealers to walk free if they can capture an rapist or an murderer.
 
  
==Diplomatic Relations of Formossa==
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===Defense===
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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]]
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==Classic-Liberalism==
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Classic-Liberalism has been a more recent influence in the Formossan Government, and it has it's roots in the Formossan School in Economics, led by Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich von Hayek, which managed to influence the economic policies of the government to an huge extent, and also contributed to the isolationism. Still, Classic-Liberals have influence over the government, they control the Finances and Economics Ministry, and Diplomatics.
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===Economics & Finance===
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The Formossan Government focuses on capitalism, there are low taxes, and an deficit is always prevented. The economy isn't regulated and there are no social welfare policies. Economics & Finance are led by Classic-Liberalism, however with an link to the Meritocracy, as the University of Vienna has some major influence in this Ministry.
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===Diplomatics===
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While Conservatives and Classic-Liberals used to agree on isolationism, throughout the years the opinion of conservatives has changed while the classic-liberals remained the same. The Classic-Liberals are behind the current isolationism although they recently have begun making some cautious steps into the open, by joining the United Nations and the Confederacy of Atlantic Nations.
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==Meritocracy==
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The last pillar is Meritocracy, this mainly means the Universities, who hold significant power around the government, this isn't only because of themselves, the Aristocrats have good links to the Universities, and the University of Vienna is the driving force behind Classic-Liberalism. Still the Universities own the Ministry of Education. They have used this tool continiously to expand their influence, and they have also influenced the economy with it, however only within the limits set by the other Pillars.
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===Education===
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Education has been important to Formossa for a long time, when Formossa was created it was mainly an agricultural and mining nation. The newly installed King understood this and began an education program, which was the driving force behind the conversion to an service-based/industrial economy. This happened through the Education Ministry, and it has never completly lost the power that it wielded back then.
  
The Neutrality of Formossa has prevented any major relations from getting into existence, Formossa has good relations with the [[Qantrix|Venetian Republic]], and sits in major bodies which either don't take a strong position in diplomatic affairs (such as the [[United Nations]]) or respect the Formossan Soevereignity (such as the Atlantic [[Confederacy of Atlantic Nations]]
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 26 April 2007

Absolute Monarchy of Formossa
formossa.jpg
Flag of the Absolute Monarchy of Formossa
formossa_map.jpg
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

§45,867 Billion
§26,162.99
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 has last been ranked by the United Nations as a Corporate Bordello and it has an population of 1,7 billion. It is an isolationist nation that has only recently begun opening ties to the outside, and it focuses on defense.


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, Classic-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. It is clear that it are the Aristocrats who decide who rules the government, and are in control of the Government Administration.


Government Administration

The Government has an small size, and is governed in a clear top down way, at the top of the government stands the King, who is adviced by a number of advisory bodies, and rules over his Cabinet, and the Cabinet control the different ministries. There are a number of Non-Governmental Organisations who operate as an mix of political parties, lobby groups and think tanks and have major influence in the Government.


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.

Conservatism has been traditionally one of the ideologies supported by the Aristocrats (even though the New Aristocracy has been giving preference to Classic-Liberalism,) but also has been supported by the Church. It is frowned upon by the Commerce because of it's economic policies.


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


Classic-Liberalism

Classic-Liberalism has been a more recent influence in the Formossan Government, and it has it's roots in the Formossan School in Economics, led by Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich von Hayek, which managed to influence the economic policies of the government to an huge extent, and also contributed to the isolationism. Still, Classic-Liberals have influence over the government, they control the Finances and Economics Ministry, and Diplomatics.

Economics & Finance

The Formossan Government focuses on capitalism, there are low taxes, and an deficit is always prevented. The economy isn't regulated and there are no social welfare policies. Economics & Finance are led by Classic-Liberalism, however with an link to the Meritocracy, as the University of Vienna has some major influence in this Ministry.


Diplomatics

While Conservatives and Classic-Liberals used to agree on isolationism, throughout the years the opinion of conservatives has changed while the classic-liberals remained the same. The Classic-Liberals are behind the current isolationism although they recently have begun making some cautious steps into the open, by joining the United Nations and the Confederacy of Atlantic Nations.


Meritocracy

The last pillar is Meritocracy, this mainly means the Universities, who hold significant power around the government, this isn't only because of themselves, the Aristocrats have good links to the Universities, and the University of Vienna is the driving force behind Classic-Liberalism. Still the Universities own the Ministry of Education. They have used this tool continiously to expand their influence, and they have also influenced the economy with it, however only within the limits set by the other Pillars.

Education

Education has been important to Formossa for a long time, when Formossa was created it was mainly an agricultural and mining nation. The newly installed King understood this and began an education program, which was the driving force behind the conversion to an service-based/industrial economy. This happened through the Education Ministry, and it has never completly lost the power that it wielded back then.