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− | The '''Protectorate of Starblaydia''' is a massive, economically powerful country, one of the older nations of the [[Atlantian Oceania]] region. It is located in the north-east of the region, on the continent of [[Calania]], made up of a major coastal landmass and five islands of varying size. | + | The '''Protectorate of Starblaydia''' ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet pronounced] /staɪɹbleɪdɪə/) is a massive, economically powerful country, one of the older nations of the [[Atlantian Oceania]] region. It is located in the north-east of the region, on the continent of [[Calania]], made up of a major coastal landmass and five islands of varying size. |
It has a hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of over four billion people, its population being 17th-largest in the region and 10,700th-largest in the world by the last [[United Nations]] census. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Education, though is notable for its complete absence of social welfare. The average income tax rate is around 45%, though is even higher for the wealthy. A robust private sector is dominated by the Uranium Mining industry. Starblaydia's national animal is the [[White Lion]], which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, also home to the national flower: the [[Starblaydi Orchid]]. Its currency is the [[Starblaydi Credit]], with Ψ1 worth around US$1.6. | It has a hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of over four billion people, its population being 17th-largest in the region and 10,700th-largest in the world by the last [[United Nations]] census. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Education, though is notable for its complete absence of social welfare. The average income tax rate is around 45%, though is even higher for the wealthy. A robust private sector is dominated by the Uranium Mining industry. Starblaydia's national animal is the [[White Lion]], which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, also home to the national flower: the [[Starblaydi Orchid]]. Its currency is the [[Starblaydi Credit]], with Ψ1 worth around US$1.6. | ||
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Revision as of 14:36, 20 July 2006
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Motto (Latin): "Fides, Gloria, Sanguis" Translated (English): "Honour, Glory, Blood" | |||||
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Full version: unavailable | |||||
Region | Atlantian Oceania | ||||
Capital | Jhanna | ||||
Five largest cities | Jhanna, Tabeck, Ionia, Penningworth, Farca | ||||
Spoken Languages - Official - Unofficial |
English Aquil, Nemyan, Dwarven | ||||
Government - Lord-Protector |
· Autocratic Dictatorship · Capitalist military dictatorship Viannor Starblayde | ||||
Establishment - as tribes - as a Romanic Province - as Jhanna-Sideria - as a Britannican colony - as an independant nation - as a Protectorate |
circa 1,000 BC circa 1AD circa 700 AD circa 1900 August 23rd, 1946 April 6th, 1972 | ||||
Population - Total (2006) |
4,000,000,000+ (AO: 17th) | ||||
GDP - Total (US$) - GDP/capita (US$) |
$135,626,000,000,000 $32,571 | ||||
Currency | Starblaydi Credit (Ψ) (SCR) | ||||
Time Zone | AOTC +0100 | ||||
International Abbreviation | STB | ||||
Naval Craft Classification - Military - Civilian |
PNS (Protectorate Naval Ship) SCS (Starblaydi Civilian Ship) | ||||
National Anthem | Starblaydia Triumphant | ||||
National animal English name |
Panthera leo krugeri White Lion | ||||
National flower English name |
Laelia starblaydia Starblaydi Orchid | ||||
Patron saint | Saint George | ||||
Internet TLD | .sb | ||||
Calling Code | +187 |
The Protectorate of Starblaydia (pronounced /staɪɹbleɪdɪə/) is a massive, economically powerful country, one of the older nations of the Atlantian Oceania region. It is located in the north-east of the region, on the continent of Calania, made up of a major coastal landmass and five islands of varying size.
It has a hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of over four billion people, its population being 17th-largest in the region and 10,700th-largest in the world by the last United Nations census. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Education, though is notable for its complete absence of social welfare. The average income tax rate is around 45%, though is even higher for the wealthy. A robust private sector is dominated by the Uranium Mining industry. Starblaydia's national animal is the White Lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, also home to the national flower: the Starblaydi Orchid. Its currency is the Starblaydi Credit, with Ψ1 worth around US$1.6.
Starblaydia is named after the legendary Starblayde sword weilded by the semi-mythical King Oberyn in ancient times.
Contents
History
Main article: History of Starblaydia
As a land, Starblaydia has always been populated in one form or another, from simple prehistoric tribesmen through thundering Medieval warlords up to the high-tech, stylish and modern present day. Starblaydia's ancient history is reflected in the culture of today, from politics to sport and everything in between. The nation itself, however, was only designated as 'Starblaydia' from the 19th Century on as an Imperial colony, but soon it emerged as from under that veil and took its first steps on the road to becoming a world power.
Geography
Country Name
Long Form: The Protectorate of Starblaydia
Short Form: Starblaydia
Country Code: STB
In Other Languages
- Esteresorlaride ('Starswordland') in Noterelenda
- Capassodistra or la Capasso d'Istra ('Blade of the Star') in Common/Formal Pacitalian
- Vaxiriva-ethana ('Star to split in two') in Rejistanian
- Kalonii Se Vega ('the Sword of the Star') in Vegan
Location
North-eastern Atlantian Oceania, North-eastern part of the Calania continent.
Land Boundaries
- Bordering countries: Nova Britannicus to the north-west, Legalese to the south, Footballia to the west.
- Coastline: Lake Bekk to the west, Nemyan Straights (open sea) to the north and east
- Neighbouring Islands: Casari to the south-east and ollieland to the north.
Nations bordering Lake Bekk (Starblaydia, Druida, Legalese, The Lowland Clans and Footballia) are known as 'Bekkside' nations, which in sports events produces Bekkside Derbies, a source of pride and spice to add to any occasion between these nations.
Maritime Claims
Territorial sea: 20 NM
Climate
Mostly temperate conditions, year-round snow in the western mountains
Terrain
Predominant grasslands, plains and gently-rolling hills across most of the nation, with West and South-Central mountain ranges, South-Western Valleys
Capital
Provinces
With eighteen provinces, Starblaydia encompasses the territory formerly owned by the Holy Empire of Nemya to its east, as well as the island of Aquiliana. A Mountain-City of Dwarves also have residence in Starblaydia, in Karak D'Ragh, the 'City of Quiet Fire', in the Riegas Province.
- Basia
- Cedrus
- Fraxinus
- Giarista
- Gar-Hallad
- Hecia
- Jhan
- Neveheim
- Phraen
- Pineus
- Quercus
- Riegas
- Salicus
- Tournetas
- Ulneus
- Urjal
- Veles
- Victoria
People
Population: ±4,000,000,000
Life Expectancy at Birth:
- Human: 92.3 years
- Dwarf: 146.1 years
Nationality
Though most countries assume a person from Starblaydia is a Starblaydian, the correct term is Starblaydi.
Races and Ethnic Groups
Starblaydia is quite a melting pot of various cultures, as browsing the names on lists such as the Starblaydia All-Time XI nominations will prove. The different cultures all add to the unique, exciting and colourful mix of Starblaydi life, an experience not found anywhere else in the world.
- White 39%
- Hispanic 24%
- Dwarf 16%
- Black 8%
- Asian 5%
- Other 8%
Religion
The government of Starblaydia is avowedly aethist, something which has been stated and proven many times, but creates no official barriers to religious worship. It merely fails to encourage the spread of religion.
- Atheist: 74.7%
- Fam’dai: 12.3%
- Agnostic: 5.6%
- Christian Denominations: 3.4%
- Holy Church of Nemya: 3.1%
- Other: 0.9%
Languages
After the Britannic Empire's rule, English was in standard useage everywhere, replacing anything that had come before it. Though there is no official law to keep it in place, English is simply the de facto language taught and used throughout the country. Some thnic groups do retain use of their own languages, though this is never in an official capacity, as the number of speakers of these languages is relatively low.
Literacy
Education is the third-highest priority on the government spending list, taking some 15% of the government budget, and this is shown in the high literacy rate for Starblaydis.
Definition: Ages 7+ can read and write
Total population: 99.5%
Male: 99.3%
Female: 99.7%
Government
Government Type
Autocratic Dictatorship
National Government
The Protectorate of Starblaydia is ruled by its Lord- or Lady-Protector, who is currently Viannor Starblayde. The Lord-Protector has absolute power over the land and its people, and he rules his nation with a select Council of Ministers. Upon nomination to the Council, the Councillor is immediately ennobled and titled Lord or Lady. One exception to this nobility-creation was the Dwarven King, who had no use for such a title. It is extremely unlikely for all twelve councillors and the Lord-Protector to be in session at any one time, as a number of them are usually away from the Council on various visits and missions for the greater good of Starblaydia.
Councillors
- Lord Juan Bruntos, Minister of Finance
- Lord Isaac M.C. Chisoko, Foreign Minister
- Lord Ricardo Gomez, Minister of Comunications
- Lord Howard Jiminez, Domestic Minister
- Lord Rodrigo Marquez, UN Representative
- Lord Carlito Orfosi, Minister of Defence
- King Galhim Khazum-Kharad, Lord High Dwarf
- Lord Rikaard Van Honjiik, Minister of Sport and Double-Posts
- The incumbent Lord-Mayor of Nova Britannicus
- The Most-High Minister of the Holy Church of Nemya, His Holiness Philippou Tsalikassis
- Lord-Commander General Aerys Fyreskar, Head of Starblaydi Armed Forces, Chief of AORDO
Local Government
Though the Nation is ruled overall by the Lord-Protector, each Province has its own elected Governor, who is responsible for the more mundane day-to-day running of each of the twelve provinces. Though elected by the people, these Governors must accept the will of the Lord-Protector and operate within their defined boundaries. The local elections prompted the United Nations to categorise Starblaydia as having 'average' Civil Rights.
Politics
Main article: Starblaydi political parties
Though the varied political parties within Starblaydia all claim to have differing 'best' ways of running each province, in reality they are all part of the same political machine. All parties, candidates and policies must be registered and approved by the state. This means that, whoever is elected, they will all be 'appropriate' for the job as previously decided by the Lord-Protector. IT is