Starblaydia
 "Fides, Gloria, Sanguis" ("Honour, Glory, Blood") Region | Atlantian Oceania | Population | 4 Billion | Official Language | English | Capital | Jhanna | Tech Level | Modern Tech | Leader | Tiberius Starblayde | Currency | Credit | National Anthem | "Starblaydia Triumphant" | National Animal | White Lion | Internet TLD | .sb | Map | Map of Starblaydia | NS Page: NS.net Stats: NSEconomy XML |
Starblaydia's national animal is the Lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Credit, worth around US$1.6. HistoryAs 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, though the nation itself was only designated as 'Starblaydia' from the 19th Century on as an Imperial Colony, but soon it emerged as a World Power. For more information, see the History of Starblaydia article.
GeographyCountry NameLong Form: the Protectorate of Starblaydia LocationNorth-eastern Atlantian Oceania, Calania continent. Land Boundaries
To the north-west border lies the Loose City-State Association of Nova Britannicus, across the 'Mighty' Bekk lake to the west lies the nation of Druida. Legalese and The Lowland Clans also border the Bekk, creating many 'Bekkside Derbies' which add spice to any occasion, sporting or otherwise, between these nations. Maritime ClaimsTerritorial sea: 20 NM ClimateMostly temperate conditions, year-round snow in the western mountains TerrainPredominant grasslands, plains and gently-rolling hills across most of the nation, with West and South-Central mountain ranges, South-Western Valleys CapitalProvincesWith 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. PeoplePopulation: ±3,750,000,000 Life Expectancy at Birth:
NationalityThough most countries assume a person from Starblaydia is a Starblaydian, the correct term is Starblaydi. Races and Ethnic GroupsStarblaydia 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.
ReligionThe 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.
LanguagesAfter the Britannic Empire's rule, English was in standard useage everywhere, replacing anything that had come before it. With English also being the standard language for the rest of the world, there seems no need for Starblaydis to learn any other language. LiteracyEducation is the third-highest priority on the government spending list, and this is shown in the high literacy rate for Starblaydis. GovernmentGovernment TypeAutocratic Dictatorship National GovernmentThe Protectorate of Starblaydia is ruled by its Lord-Protector, who is currently Tiberius 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. The 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 on various missions for the good of Starblaydia. Councillors
Local GovernmentThough 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. PoliticsMain 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 decided by the Lord-Protector. SuffrageAll citizens over the age of 18 are elligable to vote providing they have proof of the following:
As political 'extremists' - such as extreme Democracists and Communists - will often hold criminal convictions for belonging to illegal political organisations, their influence on the political process within Starblaydia is marginal at best. International OrganisationsAORDOThe respect commanded by Starblaydia's general and military standing in the region led General Aerys Fyreskar to be voted as the President of all AORDO forces. This also led to AORDO's Headquarters being located in the Bekkside Starblaydi city of Tabeck. Strategic AllianceStarblaydia, Tiberius Starblayde in particular, was the driving force behind the creation of the Strategic Alliance of Autocratic States, and also drew up the initial Lavingrad Pact which all member nations have to sign up to. The Strategic Alliance is largely recognised as the most-powerful independant national organisation in the region of Atlantian Oceania. World Cup CommitteeStarblaydia was given a place on the World Cup Committee after the honour of co-hosting the highly-successful World Cup 20 with Druida. Under the reformed WCC system, Starblaydia's previous hosting honour and #sport activity also placed them in the 'rapid-reaction' Emergency World Cup Committee. Lord Rikaard Van Honjiik represents Starblaydia on the committee, though he is usually accompanied by Starblaydi footballers of some note. SportStarblaydia is a nation hugely motivated by Sports and sporting prowess. Competition and athletic ability are highly respected and promoted in Starblaydi society, as a way of keeping its population fit and healthy, as well as having a more-than healthy desire to win. Starblaydia are one of the most famous nations in the world of sport, be it Football, Rugby, Ice Hockey or any number of a myriad of events. See the Sport in Starblaydia article for comprehensive details. MilitaryMain article: Starblaydi Armed Forces Starblaydia are the current President-Nation of AORDO and take an active role in that Organisation. Starblaydia maintains a marginally post-modern tech Military, and spends around a quarter of its GDP on the military, with another quarter on Law and Order. Starblaydia's overriding military doctrine is of highly-trained, lavishly equipped and well-supported forces striking quickly with precision and skill. Around 2% of the national population serve at one level or another within the military. PuppetsNova Britannicus is Starblaydia's only active puppet, Chicken Tikkastan having long been demolished.
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