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language=Turinian (Official), English (In practice), Russian (Occassionally) | | language=Turinian (Official), English (In practice), Russian (Occassionally) | | ||
capital=Turranica | | capital=Turranica | | ||
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leader=Grand Count(-Elected) Gutta | leader=Grand Count(-Elected) Gutta | ||
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==The People== | ==The People== | ||
The people of Turinas are hardworking folk, quick to take up pitchfork and torch is they spy somethin gwrong with their government. They are suspicious of capitalist countries, and mostly they do things for the wellbeing of humanity. Of course, every Turinian remembers their roots, and most secretly long for a day when they can once again claim a huge empire. | The people of Turinas are hardworking folk, quick to take up pitchfork and torch is they spy somethin gwrong with their government. They are suspicious of capitalist countries, and mostly they do things for the wellbeing of humanity. Of course, every Turinian remembers their roots, and most secretly long for a day when they can once again claim a huge empire. | ||
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| + | ===Population=== | ||
| + | Turinas' population is 207 Million strong, with a life expectancy of 75 and an average age of 40, caused by the large elderly population (almost 20% of the total population is retired) compared to a small amount of young people (10% too young to work). | ||
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| + | Nationalities are split as follows: | ||
| + | 63% Turinian | ||
| + | 7% Russian | ||
| + | 3% Arab | ||
| + | 12% Far Eastern | ||
| + | 5% Eastern European | ||
| + | 8% Western European | ||
| + | 2% American | ||
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| + | Almost the entire nation is literate, with most capable of speaking both Turinian and English fluently, and 20% capable of speaking Russian. About 7% can speak foreign languages (not including immigrants). | ||
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| + | Very few Turinians migrate, and those that do usually state business or tourism as their reasosn, as opposed to differing political views. Coupled with this, there are quite a few immigrants from other countries. | ||
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| + | Religions are distributed as follows: | ||
| + | 65% Atheist or Agnostic | ||
| + | 5% Protestant | ||
| + | 3% Catholic | ||
| + | 17% Russian Orthodox | ||
| + | 10% Other | ||
==Politics and Government== | ==Politics and Government== | ||
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As to the politics of Turinas, it is a confusing affair. Run by a series of democractically elected councils, as well as elected leaders from each County ('Count' is their title, but normally '-Elected' is added when conversing with an outsider), an enormous government meets bimonthly to discuss matters of state, and this government may be attended by any member of the public, to express their opinions. Anyone may stand for Grand Count, but all Counts are automatically nominated. | As to the politics of Turinas, it is a confusing affair. Run by a series of democractically elected councils, as well as elected leaders from each County ('Count' is their title, but normally '-Elected' is added when conversing with an outsider), an enormous government meets bimonthly to discuss matters of state, and this government may be attended by any member of the public, to express their opinions. Anyone may stand for Grand Count, but all Counts are automatically nominated. | ||
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| + | The full title of Turinas is: The Free County of Turinas. Turinas is used by most people when referencing it, though. While the UN has called Turinas an Inoffensive Centrist Democracy, most Turinians refer to it as a Social Democracy. | ||
===The Council=== | ===The Council=== | ||
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-The Enviroment | -The Enviroment | ||
| − | As well as these Ministers, there is the Master Councilor, who makes sure that the Council runs smoothly. | + | As well as these Ministers, there is the Master Councilor, who makes sure that the Council runs smoothly. Elections are held every year. |
===The Counties=== | ===The Counties=== | ||
| − | In Turinas there are 10 Counties | + | In Turinas there are 10 Counties which each has an elected Count presiding over it, with 10 Ministers to help advise the Count. These counties are remnants from the days when Turinas was a monarchy, and the Turinian's pride in their ancestry allowed thme to surive, albeit with a democratic twist. No Count may control more than one County, except for Turranica. Elections are held every 2 1/2 years. |
| + | The following are the counties: | ||
| + | Turranica (ruled by Grand Count) | ||
| + | Maskogul (former capital of Kogul Empire) | ||
| + | Esturia (coastal county) | ||
| + | Jurika | ||
| + | Ysteren | ||
| + | Dashiun | ||
| + | Mihgrew | ||
| + | Daqiyf | ||
| + | Zurizalaa | ||
| + | Jaarald | ||
===The Elector Counts=== | ===The Elector Counts=== | ||
| − | Every | + | Every five years, elections are held to decide the next Grand Count (attendance is compulsory unless a reason can be provided, however, the only punishment is a small fine of a Decca). The Grand Count is chosen from the following list: |
-Master Councilor of the Council | -Master Councilor of the Council | ||
-Counts-Elected of the Counties | -Counts-Elected of the Counties | ||
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The title of Grand Count is often considered an oddity in other countries, because it is usually used in a monarchy as a leader of a particularly large county. However, Turinas has styled itself 'Free County', as opposed to 'Free Land' or 'Free Kingdom', which would be logical. However, as a sign of respect to their history, the Turinians kept the old title, for they had always been a county, and only recently became independant. | The title of Grand Count is often considered an oddity in other countries, because it is usually used in a monarchy as a leader of a particularly large county. However, Turinas has styled itself 'Free County', as opposed to 'Free Land' or 'Free Kingdom', which would be logical. However, as a sign of respect to their history, the Turinians kept the old title, for they had always been a county, and only recently became independant. | ||
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| + | ===Cities=== | ||
| + | The capital city of Turinas is Turranica, in the County of Turranica. | ||
| + | Other major cities include the Maskogul capital of Maskog and the capital of the Esturia county, which is Port Gourteka. | ||
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| + | ===Political Parties=== | ||
| + | Political parties are not as important in Turinas as thye are in other democracies, for it is fully acceptable for a Count or Councilor to be independant. However, many are party members, the parties being the following: | ||
| + | -The Socialist Democracy Party (most powerful, currently in power) | ||
| + | -The Turinian Imperial Front (no Counts representing it, although a small number of Councilors have shown interest in joining) | ||
| + | -The Kogik Supremacist Army (only has power in Maskogul, where there is a strong chance of there being a KSA representative running at the next election) | ||
| + | -The Communist Party (very small but growing) | ||
Revision as of 13:58, 10 September 2007
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| Flag of Turinas | |
| Motto: Be Free | |
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| Region | United Freelands of Gutlich |
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| Capital | Turranica |
| Official Language(s) | Turinian (Official), English (In practice), Russian (Occassionally) |
| Leader | Grand Count(-Elected) Gutta |
| Population | Approximately 207 Million |
| Currency | Decca |
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Contents
The People
The people of Turinas are hardworking folk, quick to take up pitchfork and torch is they spy somethin gwrong with their government. They are suspicious of capitalist countries, and mostly they do things for the wellbeing of humanity. Of course, every Turinian remembers their roots, and most secretly long for a day when they can once again claim a huge empire.
Population
Turinas' population is 207 Million strong, with a life expectancy of 75 and an average age of 40, caused by the large elderly population (almost 20% of the total population is retired) compared to a small amount of young people (10% too young to work).
Nationalities are split as follows: 63% Turinian 7% Russian 3% Arab 12% Far Eastern 5% Eastern European 8% Western European 2% American
Almost the entire nation is literate, with most capable of speaking both Turinian and English fluently, and 20% capable of speaking Russian. About 7% can speak foreign languages (not including immigrants).
Very few Turinians migrate, and those that do usually state business or tourism as their reasosn, as opposed to differing political views. Coupled with this, there are quite a few immigrants from other countries.
Religions are distributed as follows: 65% Atheist or Agnostic 5% Protestant 3% Catholic 17% Russian Orthodox 10% Other
Politics and Government
Overview
As well as being highly supportive of the UN, Turinas prides itself on being the leading nation of the UFoG, a left-wing region which is effectively an alliance of closely placed nations. Turinas uses its Freedom Fighter units on the world stage to overthrow dictatorships and fight for people's rights abroad.
As to the politics of Turinas, it is a confusing affair. Run by a series of democractically elected councils, as well as elected leaders from each County ('Count' is their title, but normally '-Elected' is added when conversing with an outsider), an enormous government meets bimonthly to discuss matters of state, and this government may be attended by any member of the public, to express their opinions. Anyone may stand for Grand Count, but all Counts are automatically nominated.
The full title of Turinas is: The Free County of Turinas. Turinas is used by most people when referencing it, though. While the UN has called Turinas an Inoffensive Centrist Democracy, most Turinians refer to it as a Social Democracy.
The Council
The Council is the group of individuals (comprised of roughly 200 Councilors) that decides the majority of Turinas' laws. It is presided over by a smaller Council of 10, which have specialisation over 10 topics: -Law Enforcement -Military -Education -Health Service -Economy -Religion -Diplomacy -Immigration and Migration Control -Travel Services -The Enviroment
As well as these Ministers, there is the Master Councilor, who makes sure that the Council runs smoothly. Elections are held every year.
The Counties
In Turinas there are 10 Counties which each has an elected Count presiding over it, with 10 Ministers to help advise the Count. These counties are remnants from the days when Turinas was a monarchy, and the Turinian's pride in their ancestry allowed thme to surive, albeit with a democratic twist. No Count may control more than one County, except for Turranica. Elections are held every 2 1/2 years. The following are the counties: Turranica (ruled by Grand Count) Maskogul (former capital of Kogul Empire) Esturia (coastal county) Jurika Ysteren Dashiun Mihgrew Daqiyf Zurizalaa Jaarald
The Elector Counts
Every five years, elections are held to decide the next Grand Count (attendance is compulsory unless a reason can be provided, however, the only punishment is a small fine of a Decca). The Grand Count is chosen from the following list: -Master Councilor of the Council -Counts-Elected of the Counties -Previous Grand Count -Any native person who is in good mental health and desires to run
The title of Grand Count is often considered an oddity in other countries, because it is usually used in a monarchy as a leader of a particularly large county. However, Turinas has styled itself 'Free County', as opposed to 'Free Land' or 'Free Kingdom', which would be logical. However, as a sign of respect to their history, the Turinians kept the old title, for they had always been a county, and only recently became independant.
Cities
The capital city of Turinas is Turranica, in the County of Turranica. Other major cities include the Maskogul capital of Maskog and the capital of the Esturia county, which is Port Gourteka.
Political Parties
Political parties are not as important in Turinas as thye are in other democracies, for it is fully acceptable for a Count or Councilor to be independant. However, many are party members, the parties being the following: -The Socialist Democracy Party (most powerful, currently in power) -The Turinian Imperial Front (no Counts representing it, although a small number of Councilors have shown interest in joining) -The Kogik Supremacist Army (only has power in Maskogul, where there is a strong chance of there being a KSA representative running at the next election) -The Communist Party (very small but growing)
