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| − | The mainland of '''Franberry''' is located in | + | The mainland of '''Franberry''' is located in southern [[Haven]], it also holds many overseas territories. It shares land borders with Rana to the west, Relative Liberty to the west, and with The Southwestern States to the north-west. The Allanean territory of Roanoke lies slightly more than 600km to the east, over the water. To the north, Franberry is bordered by the Hallad Straight, and to the south it is bordered by the Pacific Ocean. Franberry is the southern-most territory in Haven. |
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| − | The | + | The west of the country is enveloped my a massive mountain range, which is heavily wooded at lower altitudes. This region is covered in snow for almost 8 months per year. It is inhabited by people who have demostrated characteristics of resistance against cold and of heightened endurance, they are, however, few in number. The population of this area is a mere 200 million. |
| − | The | + | The south of the country is warm farmland, dotted with small forests and low hills. The climate is warm year-round, and it is densly populated, the majority of the population inhabits this area, some 2,000 million. The western coast generally has the same characteristics as the south of the country, although the temperature drops as you go further north, the forests get bigger, and the hills get taller. |
| − | The center of the country | + | The center of the country is a large arid valley, with minor oil reserves. This desert is bordered by a small jungle to the south, separating it from the southern areas. |
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| 'The Socialist Sultanate Duchydom of Franberry | |
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| National flag | Coat of Arms |
| Map of Franberry | |
| Motto | "The most enslaved people in the free world"' |
| Anthem | "For the Glorious Motherland" |
| Capital and largest city | Franciscopolis |
| Languages - Official - Unofficial |
Spanish, French, English Berrillian |
| Government - President of the Republic - Vice President of the Republic |
Federal Republic Geoli Joolitan (WRP) Karl Novephore |
| Establishment - as city-states - as Franolia and Portano - as Sultanate and Grand Duchy - as Grand Union - as Socialist Sultanate Duchydom of Franberry |
BC 700 AD 200 AD 1383 AD AD 1650 AD 1812 |
| Area - Total - % water |
8,156,000 km² 25.7% |
| Population - Total (Census 22/01/2007) |
2,375,000,000 |
| GDP (FY2007/01) - Total (NSD) - GDP/capita (NSD) |
$55,084,917,070,219.14 $23,193.65 |
| National animal - English name |
Platypus Platypus |
| National flower - English name |
None None |
| National tree - English name |
None None |
| Currency | 1 Franbol (FBL) = 1.1980 U.S. dollars |
| Time Zone | FST +0:00 |
| National charter of rights | The Constitution of The Republic |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | / ------ / |
| International abbreviations - Sport - Government |
FRB SSDF, FRB |
| Naval craft classification - Military - Civilian |
FNV FCS |
| Internet TLD | .frb, .fry |
| Calling code | +77 |
| PDAS rating | B |
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Contents
General Information about Franberry
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Franberry, Officially: The Holy Empire of Franberry is a country whose mainland is located in Haven, although it holds many overseas territories. Franberry shares borders with Rana, Relative Liberty and The Southwestern States. Franberry has one of the smallest populations in the region.
Geography
The mainland of Franberry is located in southern Haven, it also holds many overseas territories. It shares land borders with Rana to the west, Relative Liberty to the west, and with The Southwestern States to the north-west. The Allanean territory of Roanoke lies slightly more than 600km to the east, over the water. To the north, Franberry is bordered by the Hallad Straight, and to the south it is bordered by the Pacific Ocean. Franberry is the southern-most territory in Haven.
The west of the country is enveloped my a massive mountain range, which is heavily wooded at lower altitudes. This region is covered in snow for almost 8 months per year. It is inhabited by people who have demostrated characteristics of resistance against cold and of heightened endurance, they are, however, few in number. The population of this area is a mere 200 million.
The south of the country is warm farmland, dotted with small forests and low hills. The climate is warm year-round, and it is densly populated, the majority of the population inhabits this area, some 2,000 million. The western coast generally has the same characteristics as the south of the country, although the temperature drops as you go further north, the forests get bigger, and the hills get taller.
The center of the country is a large arid valley, with minor oil reserves. This desert is bordered by a small jungle to the south, separating it from the southern areas.
| Detailed reference located at: Geography of Franberry |
History
Before Colonization
The First Settlers The first settlers came to the HuoH in the year 1345 AB (Anon Berriani). They numbered at around 200, 70% of whom were men, and sailed to the continent in search of new land. They had left their previous home, the name and location of which has been lost for centuries, due to religious persecution, and seeked a brand new place they could call their own. Kiakewo was that place; the moment they landed, the settlers were overwhelmed by the lush and untouched forestry that surrounded them. They set about building a shoreline camp, which was to become Franciscopolis, the capital city of what is now known as Franberry.
The Discovery of a New Land By the year 1400, Franberry was a thriving young nation; their towns and cities lined the eastern seabord and were connected by an intricate road system. They had a fast growing economy, helped along by the huge amount of natural resources they had at their disposal, and the inevitable trade lines that followed. However, the leaders of Franberry began to wonder just how big Kiakewo was. Their explorers had built cities as far back as they could reach through the dense jungle, but they had no idea just how big the continent was. And so an exploration party of 100 men was sent to take a few ships around the coast and see what they could find. They got about half way across the country, when a rough storm sent them smashing into the rocks. When the storm subsided, the crews emerged to find the ships irreparably damaged, effectively shutting them off from the mainland.
Politics
The goverment is a socialist state. There are many different parties, althoug almost all of them are socialist, the few capitalist parties have little support.
Economy
For a socialist country, the economy is strong. The goverment has realised that within the country and among other socialist nations, they must be socialist. But, in the world market, still run by capitalists, they must counduct an agressive capitlist attitude.
Franberry has the biggest trade surplus in the region, which goes straight to the goverment, who then uses it to fund popular programs and to keep conducting their agressive stance against capitalist nations.
Quick Statistics: (22/01/07)
Exchange Rate: 1 Franbol = $1.1980
Gross Domestic Product: 55,084,917,070,219.14
GDP Per Capita: $23,193.65
Unemployment Rate: 3.41%
Consumption: $0.00
Government Budget: $57,378,890,400,000.02
Government Expenditures: $55,083,734,784,000.02
Goverment Waste: $$2,295,155,616,000.00
Exports: $6,621,823,486,219.12
Imports: $6,620,641,200,000.00
Trade Surplus: $1,182,286,219.12
| Detailed reference located at: Economy of Franberry |
Education
Education is one of Franberry's biggest priorities. Education is free and mandatory at the Basic, Primary and Secondary levels. Franberry maintains a high standart of quality among its educational staff, equipement and other education-related things.
Basic Education
Age of students: 3-5 years
This is the first education where young Franberrians learn basic, nessesary skills. Such as, reading, writing, verbal communication and positive interaction. Enrollement is mandatory, starting at the year in wich the student turns 3, and ending at the year when the student turns 5. Exceptions can be made. It is impossible to fail Basic Education, and all children move into
Primary Education the year they turn 6.
Primary education
Age of students: 6-14 years
Once Basic Education is completed, students graduate into Primary School. It consists of grades 1 through 6. During Primary Education they shall improve on their reading and writing. They shall also beign studiying the subjects of: Social Studies, Math, Pratical Science, Languages (includes Literary Studies), Arts and Physical Education. Primary school forms an excellent base for Secondary School. Enrollment is mandatory.
Secondary education
Age of students: 15-18 years
Students move into Secondary School once they comple the 8th grade. In stages 9 - 12, they will speciallize in certain subjets.Enrollment is mandatory
Everyone (these are shorter classes to allow for better speciallization):
Languages and Literature
Math and Science
Leadership Training
Basic Military Training
Speciallization:
- Social Studies: History, Advanced Economy, Sociology, Current Event Stuides
- Math: Normal Math, Advanced Math
- Pratical Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Arts: Music, Visual Arts, Drama
Post-secondary education
Age of students: minimum 19 years
Post-secondary education is optional, although greatly encouraged. Students can choose to study in almost every subject at the thousands of universities across the country.
Justice and law
Franberrian Law is extremly strict. "Without a fully undisrupted and regulated society, progress cannnot be made" the first sentence of the "Guide to Law" handbook. Franberrian policy states that every break in the law must be quickly fixed, as to not disrupt soceity. There is at least one security camera in every intersection or important public area, as to curb crime (Closed Circuit Camera Program). There are massive Rehabilitaion centers at every jail, so criminals can go back to society once their
Below are some punishments for law-breaking:
- Treason: death by firing squad
- Conspiracy: death by firing squad
- First-degree murder: min. life max. death by firing squad
- Manslaughter: min. 50 years max. life
- Tax Evasion: min. 25 years max. life
- Hit and Run: min. 5 years (if victim dies, charge is elevated to manslaughter)
- Drug Trafficking over 10g: min. 5 years
- Under 10 grams: min. 20 months
- Break and Enter: min. 16 months (if armed min.10 years)
- Petty Theft: min. 1 year (if armed min.10 years)
| Detailed reference located at: Law of Franberry |
Military
Franberry boasts a high-tech and powerful military, the society is massively militirized. A 2 year cumpulsory military service term has to be started at age 18 (although it can be pushed back up to 22, these exceptions mostly have to do with education). Conscripts are not part of the FAF, but rather, the Civil Defense Force.
The total personnel in the Franberrian Armed Forces(FAF) is 8 million.
502 million memebres can be called up if nessesary (although this would cripple the economy)
The FAF is made up of 5 branches:
The Black Guard: The very elite of the Franberrian Armed Forces, whos duty is to protect the Emperor at all costs. The Guard contains: Army Units (The Ground Guard;)Air Force units (The Air Guard); and Naval Units (the Naval Guard). It employs 1 million men in total.
The Peoples' Army of Franberry: The biggest part of the FAF, has 4 million volunteers.
The Air Force of Franberry: The air force, like the Black Guard, is a volunteer-only organization, which currently has 1 million men in uniform.
The Navy of Franberry: Currently, it has 2 personnel.
Space Command: Mostly in the research, exploration and experimentation role. Franberry has a small amount of satelite weapons in space, some which contain nuclear warheads.
The Special Operation Command: The SOC deals with spec. ops. and experimentary units.
The Civil Defense Force Is a completely different organ. This is were conscripts are trained, and in times of need, the people would be called up and serve in CDF units.
| Detailed reference located at: Franberrian Armed Forces |
Culture
Franberry has a very rich and ancient culture. Through hundreds of years the culture was refined.
Franberry boasts an excellent culture.
Music flows everywere. Patriotic, military, folk and classical mussic are most often played by radio stations
Haddicapped people are regarded as normal members of society.
Prostitution is banned and the goveremnt has stepped up its efforts to outlaw pornography
The following is a list of the major holidays in Franberry.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| January 1st | New Year's Day |
| March 27th | Day of Remberance |
| May 1st | Day of the Workers |
| May 10th | Independence Day |
| August 10 | Day of Youth |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve |
Other Info
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