Post by Kingdom of Grolsch on Oct 31, 2011 20:17:10 GMT
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The Kingdom of Grolsch
1. Geography
Area: 1,790,448 sq km
Terrain: Grasslands and agriculture in the west and mountainous in the North and East
Elevation Extremes: -177 m below sea level (Kejewa; lowest), + 2,479 m ASL (Mt. Byrte in Vefmü; highest)
Coastline: 722 km
Maritime Claims: 12 NM coastline; 125 NM EEZ
Natural Resources: Crude oil, coal, iron ore, gold, zinc
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2. Economy
Currency: Beeram (BRM; 1 BRM = 100 rem)
Currency Codes: BRM (ISO & official)
Exchange Rate: BRM 1.12 = $ 1 USD (2012)
GDP: BRM 27 trillion
GDP per Capita: BRM 39,000
Income Tax Rate: 15 - 60%, depending on income
Unemployment Rate: 7.0%
Population Below Poverty Line: 2.1%
Primary Industries: Automobiles & Trucks; Food & Beverages; Natural Resources; Medical Research; Shipping
Imports: BRM 4.5 trillion
Exports: BRM 7.4 trillion
Government Debt: BRM 12.9 trillion (all agencies including local)
Fiscal Year: Calendar Year
Largest Employers
- Grolsch Infrastrooctu, S.C.: 412,000
- The National Government of the Kingdom of Grolsch: 240,800
- Nationul Grolsch Heliways, LLC: 221,000
- Nationul Luftpört & Zeepört, S.C.: 220,000
- Bradda-Dakku Zuupermarkët, LLC: 214,000
3. History
The Kingdom of Grolsch was founded in 1493 by His Highness the Duke of Uzvertim, in response to a law which made 10 years' work as a slave a requirement for every citizen in the former State of Damen. During the years, the Kingdom has been known for the ability of the citizens to come together and create a great country - citizens can take time off for volunteering if they wish so and highways are built by construction workers in their free time. Grolsch has a democratically-elected parliament, which consists of all classes in society. To improve stability, the Prime Minister is His Highness the King but all ministers are chosen directly by the citizens in elections held once every four years.
4. Military
Branches: Royal Army, Royal Navy, National Coast Guard, Royal Air Force
Manpower: 56,000 (RA); 19,000 (RN); 4,290 (NCG); 8,000 (RAF)
Expenditures: BRM 7.7 billion
Expenditures in % of GDP: 0.079%
Military Age: 16
5. Government and Political Structure
Country Name: The Kingdom of Grolsch (long form), Grolsch (short form), Grolsch (common reference)
Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
Capital City: Uzvertim
Administrative Divisions: Provinces -> Counties -> Cities & Villages
Major Cities: Uzvertim, Pütnovnä, Vözlop, Vynsunynhpä, Elvüj, Orravwij, Nufmi, Zapjükpir, Vitvükökw, Asuwij, Vätukör
Date of Indepence: July 22, 1493
Constitution: Yes
Legal System & Judicial Branch: Government-appointed judges. Local Court, Province Court, National Court, National Court of Business Disputes, Court of Appeals
Executive Branch: Ministers' Commission, 9 ministries and 49 independent or semi-independent agencies
Suffrage: 18 yrs
6. People and Population
Population: 1,000 million
Population Growth Rate: 14.9%
Net Migration Rate: + 12.0%
Life Expectancy at Birth: 73 years (women); 70 years (men)
Nationality: Grolscher (singular), Grolschen (plural)
Religions: Christianity, Islamic, many others
Languages: Rambo (official), English (92.9% as second language, 4.7% as primary language)
Literacy: 99%
7. Communications
Country Code: +150
Major Radio Broascasters: Radio Marinor, Nüronä Pübvlickäa Raamüi, SBS, RTL
Major Television Broascasters: TV Grolsch, ARTL, CNN, CNBC, BBC
Web TLD: .gh
Intenet Users: 520 million