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The '''Republic of Siniapore''', most commonly known as '''Siniapore''', is a nation in the [[Coalition of Crown Albatross]] located on the continent of [[Nortua]], bordered by [[South Sotoa]] and [[Utobania]]. The country is compromised of a mainland continental | The '''Republic of Siniapore''', most commonly known as '''Siniapore''', is a nation in the [[Coalition of Crown Albatross]] located on the continent of [[Nortua]], bordered by [[South Sotoa]] and [[Utobania]]. The country is compromised of a mainland continental mass and an archipeligo of branching islands, with the capital and largest city of [[Singana]] serving as the nation's political, economic, and cultural hub. The majority of the country is undeveloped mountainous and forested terrain, with over 80% of the country's 9.56 million inhabitants living in or around the capital city. There are four official languages of Siniapore: [[wikipedia:English language|Caticeze-English]], [[wikipedia:Malay language|Siniapory]], [[wikipedia:Korean language|Sotoan]], and [[wikipedia:Greek language|Utobanian]]; with Caticeze-English being the lingua franca. This reflects in its rich cultural diversity and extensive ethnic cuisine and major festivals. Multiracialism is enshrined in the constitution, and continues to shape national policies in education, housing, and politics. | ||
Although its history stretches back millennia, modern Siniapore was founded in 1809 by Sir [[Porianas Dimultu'Oban]] as a trading post of the Skithan Empire. In 1867, the colonies in West [[Nortua]] were reorganised and Siniapore came under the direct control of the [[Constantio|Constantio Empire]] as part of the Straits Settlements. During the [[World War (Iearth)|World War]] and the subsequent sattelite [[Sotoan War]], Siniapore was occupied by [[South Sotoa]] in 1953 but gained self-governance in 1956, and in 1963 became part of the new [[Utobania|United Federation of Utobania]], alongside [[Utobania]], [[New Anea]], and [[Yubonia]]. Ideological differences led to Siniapore being expelled from the federation two years later, thereby becoming an independent country. | Although its history stretches back millennia, modern Siniapore was founded in 1809 by Sir [[Porianas Dimultu'Oban]] as a trading post of the Skithan Empire. In 1867, the colonies in West [[Nortua]] were reorganised and Siniapore came under the direct control of the [[Constantio|Constantio Empire]] as part of the Straits Settlements. During the [[World War (Iearth)|World War]] and the subsequent sattelite [[Sotoan War]], Siniapore was occupied by [[South Sotoa]] in 1953 but gained self-governance in 1956, and in 1963 became part of the new [[Utobania|United Federation of Utobania]], alongside [[Utobania]], [[New Anea]], and [[Yubonia]]. Ideological differences led to Siniapore being expelled from the federation two years later, thereby becoming an independent country. | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 11 November 2020
Republic of Siniapore | |
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 Flag | |
| Siniapore (red) bordered by South Sotoa and Utobania Siniapore (red) bordered by South Sotoa and Utobania | |
| Capital | Singana |
| Official languages | Caticeze-English, Siniapory, Sotoan, and Utobanian |
| Recognised national languages | Siniapory |
| Demonym(s) | Siniaporean |
| Government | |
| Tee Hsien Moong | |
| Fin A'Sanama | |
| Establishment | |
• Self-governance | 1959 |
| 1963 | |
• Independence | 1965 |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 9,564,000 |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | Z$815.698 billion |
• Per capita | Z$107,604 |
| Gini | 45.9 medium |
| HDI | 0.935 very high |
| Currency | Siniapore Dollar |
| Date format | mm-dd-yyyy |
The Republic of Siniapore, most commonly known as Siniapore, is a nation in the Coalition of Crown Albatross located on the continent of Nortua, bordered by South Sotoa and Utobania. The country is compromised of a mainland continental mass and an archipeligo of branching islands, with the capital and largest city of Singana serving as the nation's political, economic, and cultural hub. The majority of the country is undeveloped mountainous and forested terrain, with over 80% of the country's 9.56 million inhabitants living in or around the capital city. There are four official languages of Siniapore: Caticeze-English, Siniapory, Sotoan, and Utobanian; with Caticeze-English being the lingua franca. This reflects in its rich cultural diversity and extensive ethnic cuisine and major festivals. Multiracialism is enshrined in the constitution, and continues to shape national policies in education, housing, and politics.
Although its history stretches back millennia, modern Siniapore was founded in 1809 by Sir Porianas Dimultu'Oban as a trading post of the Skithan Empire. In 1867, the colonies in West Nortua were reorganised and Siniapore came under the direct control of the Constantio Empire as part of the Straits Settlements. During the World War and the subsequent sattelite Sotoan War, Siniapore was occupied by South Sotoa in 1953 but gained self-governance in 1956, and in 1963 became part of the new United Federation of Utobania, alongside Utobania, New Anea, and Yubonia. Ideological differences led to Siniapore being expelled from the federation two years later, thereby becoming an independent country.
After early years of turbulence and despite lacking natural resources and a hinterland, the nation rapidly developed based on external trade, becoming a highly developed country; it is ranked highly on the Human Development Index, and has one of the highest GDP's per capita in the world. Siniapore is the only country in Nortua with an AAA sovereign rating from all major rating agencies. It is a major financial and shipping hub, consistently ranked the most expensive city to live in since 2013, and has been identified as a tax haven. Siniapore is placed highly in key social indicators: education, healthcare, quality of life, personal safety and housing, with a home-ownership rate of 91%. Siniaporeans enjoy one of the world's longest life expectancies, fastest Internet connection speeds and one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the world.
Siniapore is a unitary parliamentary republic with a Quetanan system of unicameral parliamentary government. Siniapore is widely regarded to have an incorrupt and meritocratic government, with a fair judiciary and strong rule of law. While the country practices parliamentary democracy, the government has significant control over politics and society, and the People's Action Party has ruled continuously since independence. Siniapore is a member of the Coalition of Crown Albatross.
History
Geography
Demographics
Religion
Language
Cities
Politics
Siniapore is a parliamentary republic based on the Vongane system of government. The Constitution of Siniapore is the supreme law of the country, establishing the structure and responsibility of government. The president is head of state and exercises executive power on the advice of her ministers. The prime minister is head of government and is appointed by the president as the person most likely to command the confidence of a majority of Parliament. Cabinet is chosen by the prime minister and formally appointed by the president.
The government is separated into three branches:
Executive: The president is commander-in-chief of the military, can veto laws before they become effective (subject to parliamentary override), and holds limited discretionary powers of oversight over the government. The prime minister and Cabinet are responsible for administering and enforcing laws and policies.
Legislative: The unicameral Parliament enacts national law, approves budgets, and provides a check on government policy.
Judiciary: The Supreme Court and State Courts, whose judges are appointed by the president, interpret laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional.
The president is directly elected by popular vote for a renewable six-year term. Requirements for this position are extremely stringent, such that no more than several thousand people qualify for candidacy. Presidential elections may be declared "reserved" for a racial community if no one from that ethnic group has been elected to the presidency in the five most recent terms. Only members of that community may qualify as candidates in a reserved presidential election.
Members of Parliament (MPs) are chosen to serve for a term lasting up to five years. The current Parliament has 100 members; 88 were directly elected from the 29 constituencies, nine are nonpartisan nominated members appointed by the president, and three are non-constituency members from opposition parties who were not elected in the last general election but appointed to the legislature to increase opposition party representation. In group representation constituencies (GRCs), political parties assemble teams of candidates (rather than nominate individuals) to contest elections. At least one MP in a GRC must be of an ethnic minority background. All elections are held using first-past-the-post voting. The People's Action Party (PAP) occupies a dominant position in Siniaporean politics, having won large parliamentary majorities in every election since self-governance was granted in 1965. Even its candidates who lose elections are often turned to by constituency residents for assistance. The most effective opposition party is the Worker's Party.
The judicial system is based on Verdusan common law, continuing the legal tradition established during Utobanian rule but with substantial local differences. Criminal law is based on the Ubotanian Penal Code originally intended for Ubotanian imperial territories, but was at the time as a crown colony also adopted by the colonial authorities in Siniapore and remains the basis of the criminal code in the country with a few exceptions, amendments and repeals since it came into force. Trial by jury was abolished in 1970, and both caning and capital punishment continue to be administered as penalties for severe offences.
Military
The Siniaporean military, arguably the most technologically advanced in Central Nortua, consists of the army, navy, and the air force. It is seen as the guarantor of the country's independence, translating into Siniapore culture, involving all citizens in the country's defence. The government spends 4.9% of the country's GDP on the military—high by regional standards—and one out of every four dollars of government spending is spent on defence.
After its independence, Siniapore had only two infantry regiments commanded by Utobanian officers. Considered too small to provide effective security for the new country, the development of its military forces became a priority. In addition, in October 1971, Utobania pulled its military out of Siniapore, leaving behind only a small Utobanian, South Sotoan and New Anean force as a token military presence. A great deal of initial support came from Vitosium, which had commanders who were tasked by the Siniapore government to create the Siniapore Armed Forces (SAF) from scratch, and Vitosium instructors were brought in to train Siniaporean soldiers. Military courses were conducted according to the VDF's format, and Siniapore adopted a system of conscription and reserve service based on the Vitosium model. Siniapore still maintains strong security ties with Vitosium and is one of the biggest buyers of Vitosium arms and weapons systems.
The SAF is being developed to respond to a wide range of issues in both conventional and unconventional warfare. The Defence Science and Technology Agency is responsible for procuring resources for the military. The geographic restrictions of Siniapore mean that the SAF must plan to fully repulse an attack, as they cannot fall back and re-group. The small size of the population has also affected the way the SAF has been designed, with a small active force but a large number of reserves.
Siniapore has conscription for all able-bodied males at age 18, except those with a criminal record or who can prove that their loss would bring hardship to their families. Males who have yet to complete pre-university education or are awarded the Public Service Commission scholarship can opt to defer their draft. Though not required to perform military service, the number of women in the SAF has been increasing: since 1989 they have been allowed to fill military vocations formerly reserved for men. Before induction into a specific branch of the armed forces, recruits undergo at least 9 weeks of basic military training.
Because of the scarcity of open land on the mainland, training involving activities such as live firing and amphibious warfare are often carried out on smaller islands, typically barred to civilian access. However, large-scale drills, considered too dangerous to be performed in the country, have been performed in Utobania since 1975 and in about a dozen other countries. In general, military exercises are held with foreign forces once or twice per week. Due to airspace and land constraints, the Republic of Siniapore Air Force (RSAF) maintains a number of overseas bases in Utobania, Cadair, and Vuswistan.
