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|conventional_long_name = Federal Republic of Bakyern
| conventional_long_name = Greater State of the Bakyernian Nation
|native_name =       Bundesrepublik Bakyern
| native_name           = Rikestii dei Laakyar Natsionen
|common_name =       Bakyern
| common_name           = Bakyern
|image_flag =         Bakyern.png
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|national_motto =     "Arbeit, Kraft, Intelligenz."
| national_motto         = ''En Folk, En Natsionen''
|englishmotto =       "Work, strength, and intelligence"
| englishmotto           = ("One People, One Nation")
|national_anthem =   Die Stimme des Bak-Volkes
| national_anthem       = ''Lovsaigen öv i Natsionen''<br />{{small|("Hymn of a Nation")}}
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|map_caption =       Map of the Administrative Regions of Bakyern
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|capital =           Federal District of Wicht
| capital               = Kalvat
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|largest_city =       Beselsingen
| largest_city           =  
|largest_settlement_type = Federal District
| largest_settlement_type =  
|largest_settlement =  
| largest_settlement     =  
|official_languages = German
| official_languages     = Bakyernian
|national_languages = German, English
| national_languages     =  
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|ethnic_groups =     Bakyernians <br> Nelbergians
| ethnic_groups         = 81.2% Bakyernian<br>12.9% Kaampite<br>3.2% Tesänder<br>2.7% Other
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|religion =           Roman Catholicism, Samiism
| religion               = TBA
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|demonym =           Bak
| demonym               = Bakyernian • Bak
|government_type =   Federal Presidential Parliamentary Constitutional Republic
| government_type       = {{wpl|Unitary state|Unitary}} {{wpl|Presidential Republic}} under a {{wpl|Dominant Party}} System
|leader_title1 =     Federal President
| leader_title1         = National President
|leader_name1 =       Bernhard Strassmann
| leader_name1           = Stafen Hansson Ovost
|leader_title2 =     Vice President
| leader_title2         = Deputy Presidents
|leader_name2 =       Ernsta Bauer
| leader_name2           = Karl Norquist <br> Adam Heilsein <br> Johan Blon
<!--......-->
| leader_title3          = Rikthing Speaker
|leader_title14 =     Chancellor
| leader_name3          = Thorbjörn Falljn
|leader_name14 =       Adalmar Haas
| legislature           = Rikthing
|legislature =       Nationaler Bundeskongress
| upper_house           =  
|upper_house =       Bundessenat
| lower_house           =  
|lower_house =       Repräsentantenhaus
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|established_event1 = Arrival of Nomads
| established_date1     =  
|established_date1 = 87 A.D.
| established_event2     =  
|established_event2 = Beginning of Bak Civilizations
| established_date2     =  
|established_date2 = 1014 A.D.
| established_event3     =  
|established_event3 = Formation of City-States
| established_date3     =  
|established_date3 = 1437 A.D.
| established_event4     =  
|established_event4 = Samiist Pilgrimage
| established_date4     =  
|established_date4 = 1642 A.D.
| established_event5     =  
|established_event5 = Confederation of Bakyern
| established_date5     =  
|established_date5 = 1762 A.D.
| established_event6     =  
|established_event6 = Kingdom of Bakyern
| established_date6     =  
|established_date6 = 1834 A.D.
| established_event7     =  
|established_event7 = Federal Republic of Bakyern
| established_date7     =
|established_date7 = December 24th, 2019
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|established_date13 =
| area_km2               = 2,058,726
|area_rank =
| area_sq_mi            = 794,879
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| population_estimate_rank =  
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| population_estimate_year =  
|population_estimate = 94,000,000
| population_census      = {{increase}} 105,531,984
|population_estimate_rank =
| population_census_year = 2020
|population_estimate_year = 2020
| population_density_km2 = 51.37
|population_census = 87,013,512
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|population_census_year = 2010
| population_density_rank =  
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|GDP_PPP =           $5.28 Trillion
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|GDP_PPP_rank =  
| GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =  
|GDP_PPP_year =  
| GDP_nominal           = {{increase}} $5.697 Trillion
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = $56,191
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|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =  
| GDP_nominal_year       =  
|GDP_nominal =  
| GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} $53,981
|GDP_nominal_rank =  
| GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =  
|GDP_nominal_year =  
| Gini                   = 42.6
|GDP_nominal_per_capita =
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|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =  
| Gini_rank              =
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| Gini_year              =
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| HDI_year              = <!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year-->
|Gini_rank =  
| HDI                    = 0.938
|Gini_year =  
| HDI_change            = Increase
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| HDI_ref                = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)-->
|HDI_change =         Increase
| currency              = Bakyernian Telding (T$)
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|currency =           Bak Note
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|currency_code =      BN$
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|utc_offset =         -4
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| drives_on              = Right
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|cctld =              .bk
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'''Bakyern''' (Bakyernian: ''Laakya'') officially the '''Greater State of the Bakyernian Nation''' (Bakyernian: ''Rikestii dei Laakyar Natsionen'') but also called '''Greater State of Bakyern''' (Bakyernian: ''Laakya Rikestii''<small> ([[File:Speaker Icon.svg|13px|link=http://ipa-reader.xyz/?text=reik%20estii%20laacia&voice=Karl]] [http://ipa-reader.xyz/?text=reik%20estii%20laacia&voice=Karl listen])</small>)  is a sovereign state located in the Thuadian continent, bordered by [[New Sebronia]], [[Mustelaria|Mustelarian Federation]], [[Junterland]], and [[Qazhshava]]. At an area of over 2 million square kilometers, Bakyern is one of the largest nations in Anteria and Thuadia by size alone. Some of the nation's largest cities are [[Kalvat]] which is the political and economic capital, [[Hasholm]] and [[Lidholsborn]]. The population of Bakyern ranges into 105 million, with a large population density in the Eastern regions and Rikbaltens such as [[Ostasvern]] and [[Trånes]]. Bakyern has been considered a diverse nation of religions and ethnic groups, especially in the Eastern Regions where many non-Bakyernian ethnic groups as well as ethnic groups from neighboring countries who spilled over reside.
|footnote_h =         <!--For any footnote <sup>h</sup> used above-->
 
|footnotes =         <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes-->
The Bakyernian nominal {{wpl|Gross domestic product|gross domestic product}} comes to 5.697 Trillion mark in ACU, making it the wealthiest country in the [[Sekidean Union]] and one of the wealthiest countries in Thuadia and Anteria. With such a powerful economy, Bakyern maintains an active role in geopolitics - even with its inland sea which is the only coast it has. The defense of Bakyern relies on the [[Bakyernian  Defense Force|Bakyernian Defense Force]], with a total personnel number of 785,500. The Bakyernian economy is heavily {{wpl|Service economy|service based}}. Bakyern's government is a {{wpl|unitary}} {{wpl|presidential republic|presidential state}}, with its internal politics being referred to as a {{wpl|dominant party system}} thanks to the power the [[National Unity Party]] has maintained since the creation of the Greater State in [[Bakyernian Transition to Democracy|1986]]. The Bakyernian economy is dominated by the [[Vaapsjen]], who regularly have feuds with the government over disputes of ownership and claims. Bakyern is criticized for its {{wpl|police state|police state}} actions, usage of {{wpl|mass surveillance|mass surveillance}} and the {{wpl|capital punishment|death penalty}}.
 
==Government & Politics==
 
===Legislative System, Government, and Political Parties===
{{Infobox legislature
| name = Rikthing <br> <small>Greater State Meet</small>
| structure1 = [[File:RIKESTIIMAT2023.png]]
| structure1_res = 200px
| structure1_alt = Current composition of the Rikthing
| political_groups1 =
*{{legend|#0A3161|National Unity Party: 321 seats}}
*{{legend|#B31942|Fatherland Progress Party: 82 seats}}
*{{legend|#B31942|Social Democratic Party: 29 seats}}
*{{legend|#EFEFEF|Independents : 18 seats}}
}}
}}


The '''Federal Republic of Bakyern''' (Bakyern: Back-yern) is a country laying on the coast of the Clabury Lake and bordering Grafenland and Junterland. It has around 25 federal states and two federal districts. At 2,058,726 kilometers of territory, it is a country of particularly large size. It has a relatively large population of 87 million people. The capital is the Federal District of Wicht and largest city is Beselsingen.  
The 450-member {{wpl|unicameral}} [[Rikthing |Rikthing]] holds and exercises supreme legislative authority over the nation. The Rikthing has the power to alter the constitution and ordinary laws. They may also dismiss cabinet members and override presidential vetoes. Acts done by the Rikthing are not reviewed judicially, as the constitutionality of new laws are reviewed by a constitutional committee (''konstitalkomitt''). A Rikthing term lasts four years, with elections taking place after those four years.
 
The current political system was created in 1986 following the creation of the Greater State and removal of the monarch. The [[National Unity Party]] has managed to maintain a {{wpl|dominant party system}} thanks to the majority in government they've maintained since 1986. {{wpl|Conservatism}} and [[Treigallism]] have been the majority ideologies in the political system. The Rikthing is divided between two coalitions, excluding the independents. These coalition are called the National Unity Coalition and Progressive Alliance. The National Unity Coalition is the current government, and is made out of conservative and right-wing political groups. The Progressive Alliance has worked as the current opposition, being made out of left-wing political groups and sometimes right-wing splinters that disagree with the National Unity Party's dominant status which many see as a violation to democracy. Before the removal of the monarch, conservative and right-wing groups still maintained dominance and a majority voter base.
 
The [[Ovost Cabinet]] is the 5th [[National Government (Bakyern)|government of Bakyern]], formed following [[Stafen Ovost|Ovost's]] victory in the [[2021 National Presidential Elections]]. The head of state is the [[National President of Bakyern|Office of the National President]]. The President has three [[Deputy Presidents of Bakyern|Deputy Presidents]], which are {{wpl|Minister without portfolio|ministers without portfolios}}. The Ovost Cabinet is made out of members from the National Unity Party and the Conservative People's Party.
{{multiple image
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| direction = horizontal
| caption_align = center
| image1 = Ovost Official Portrait.png
| width1 = 120
| caption1 = [[Stafen Ovost]]<br /><small>5th [[National President of Bakyern|President]]</small>
| footer = since June 2, 2021
| footer_align = center
| alt1 = Portrait of Stafen Ovost
}}


Bakyern was founded in 1834 as the [[First Kingdom of Bakyern]] following the Landbergen Accords were signed which united the [[Confederation of Bakyern]] into a single nation. The Kingdom evolved into the [[Second Kingdom of Bakyern]] and eventually modern day Bakyern. The first nomads have been studied to have arrived in 87 A.D. and the first civilizations in 1014 A.D.
===Judicial System and Law===


Bakyern is a Federal Republic, and practices state [[Wenelism]] as its state ideology.
The judicial system of Bakyern is codified off a {{wpl|civil law}} system with cases being divided between {{wpl|courts}}. The general courts (''allsmën hott'') deal with criminal and civil cases while administrative courts (''haldussen hott'') maintain jurisdiction over cases of disputes. The courts in the court system are somewhat administrative level based - as criminal and civil cases are handed down to municipal or county courts (''ort hott'') while administrative courts are entirely municipally based, with municipal administrative courts having control of such cases.


==History==
The [[National Supreme Court of Bakyern]] is the highest court within the Bakyernian judicial system. The Supreme Court is made out of 10 Justices. For one Justice to be voted in, the [[National President of Bakyern|President]] must submit a nominee to the [[Rikthing]]. A Justice vote will be called in, and the Rikthing will vote on the new nomination for the vacant Justice seat.


===Arrival of Nomads===
[[File:Supreme_Court_of_Finland.jpg|250px|thumb|right|National Supreme Court of Bakyern]]
According to archaeological findings, the first people settled in Bakyern in 87 AD as nomads. The first settlements have been seen to have appeared around the coast and western Bakyern, with huts and villages still remaining to this day. The nomads engaged in an agricultural lifestyle, creating and farming mass lands of wheat and agricultural goods.
===Beginning of Bak Civilization===
As the nomads began to evolve, the first civilizations began to pop out in Bakyern. The largest being the Wichten Civilization which lasted for several decades. The Bak Civilizations began to expand into the borders of modern-day Bakyern and soon into Qazhshava, warring the local Qash tribes and civilizations until they abandoned Qazhshava and returned to Bakyern.
===Antiquity===
In the antiquity period, the civilizations began to form into Kingdoms and Duchies which occasionally warred with each other and traded. This period didn't last for long, within several decades, through warring, the kingdoms and duchies collapsed into city-states excluding the Duchy of Wichten and the Kingdom of Bauyern.
===City-States Period===
During the city-states period, the city-states continued warring against each other. As they continued annexing each other, the Duchy of Wichten and Kingdom of Bauyern continued their expansion based on the [[Leifeheden Doctrine]] created by Kaiser Leifeheden of Bauyern. Through diplomacy and wars, the city-states continued to strike deals such as the [[Treaty of Landenberg]] which began the [[Confederation of Bakyern]].
===Confederation of Bakyern===
The Confederation of Bakyern was a political hemisphere formed after the [[Treaty of Landenberg]] with the intention of unifying and creating a single Bak nation. The Confederation dissolved in 1831 after the formation of the [[First Kingdom of Bakyern]].


==Government==
Bakyern maintains a crime rate that is above-average when compared to the rest of the [[Sekidean Union]]. The offense rate in Bakyern is low, but the most common offenses are sexual assault, assault, bribery, consumer fraud, burglary, and car theft. The homicide rate is above-average, but has been gradually decreasing over the years thanks to law enforcement. The homicide rate was at its highest in 2009.


===Economy===
The national law enforcement body is the [[National Police Authority (Bakyern)|National Police Authority]]. There are multiple government agencies responsible with law enforcement, even if it's dealing with different types of offenses and charges. The Bakyernian police have the [[National Operations Task Force (Bakyern)|National Operations Task Force]] as their national {{wpl|SWAT}} force. The [[National Security Service (Bakyern)|National Security Service]] is an entity under control of the [[Chancellery of the Interior (Bakyern)|Chancellery of the Interior]] which has responsibilities of counter-terrorism, surveillance, and protecting sensitive information. In times of crisis such as martial law or lack of police personnel, the [[Bakyernian Defense Force|Bakyernian Defense Force]] can deploy Home Guard units to assist law enforcement or take over.
The economy of Bakyern is large, with the national GDP being at 1 trillion Bak Notes. The economy of Bakyern relies on its expansive industrialization and the money that many technological companies make. Agriculture is a big part of the Bak economy as well, as many exports include wheat and agricultural goods. Bakyern's economic rival is [[Gabrielland]].
 
===Government===
===Regions===
The government of Bakyern is a Federal Wenelistic-Conservative government. Corporations frequently meddle in state affairs, participating in the National Federal Congress. Corporations such as [[Ares Corporate]] and other big name corporations participate and own parts of government agencies. The legislation of the nation is done by the Federal National Congress, or Nationaler Bundeskongress.  
 
[[File:Bak Govt.jpg|thumb|right|Nationaler Bundeskongress]]
Bakyern is a {{wpl|unitary state}} divided into 6 Great Regions (''Rikbalten'') which serve as first-level administrative regions. Rikbaltens are later divided further into municipalities (''Ortgaul''). Every municipality has corresponding counties (''Komunkap''). Ortgauls have responsibilities regarding public service such as waste management, healthcare, education, emergency services and water utilities. Komunkaps have their own County Councils (''Komunråd'') which deal with local issues, disputes, and services such as fire protection. There are also Special Administrative Zones (''Spasiellhaldusunvar'') which serve as second-level administrative areas for large metropolitan areas. The [[Kalvat|Greater Kalvat Metropolitan Region]] falls under this category, being designated as a Special Administrative Zone under Ostasvern. 
 
Elections for County Councils and Region commissions are held every four years in conjunction of national general elections. Regarding the formation and division of regions, during the [[High State of Bakyern]]'s existence, first-level regions were divided into Realms (''Rike''). Following the abdication and removal of the monarch in 1986, Bakyern's administrative regions would not be reformed until January of 1987 with the [[Administrative Code Act of 1987]] which reformed the Realms into the current form.  
 
[[File:Bak_Governates.png|300px|thumb|right|Administrative Map of Bakyern]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Rikbalten Administrative Regions
|-
| Ostasvern
|-
| Trånes
|-
| Lerund
|-
| Varasun
|-
| Orisby
|-
| Leiborisk
|}
 
===Cabinet===
 
===Foreign Policy and Relations===


===Foreign Relations===
Foreign Relations with other countries is mainly neutral, with barely any allies. Bakyern maintains excellent relations with [[Shedehnoah]] and [[Polder Eiland]]. The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs is entirely responsible, with no corporations for once being allowed to meddle with foreign affairs.
===Military===
===Military===
[[File:Bak military.jpg|thumb|left|Bak Bundesheer Infantry]]
The Bak [[Bundesheer (Bakyern)|Bundesheer]] is the strongest army in the region alongside [[Gabrielland]]. The Bak Bundesheer has modern equipment and has access to a wide nuclear stockpile of approx. 100 nuclear warheads. There are over 970,000 personnel in the Armed Forces. Mandatory Military Service isn't in service, with drafts only being done in times of crisis during conflict. The Federal Ministry of Defense is responsible for the military and matters of national defense.


==Law & Crime==
==Economy==
The crime in Bakyern is relatively low, but the law enforcement agencies such as the [[Federal Police Service (Bakyern)|Federal Police Service]] have been seen as too militarized, with them owning military grade APCs and firearms. The majority of crimes in Bakyern consist of corporate fraud, drug usage, and vandalism. The state protects freedom of speech, but demonstrating against the wishes of the government isn't considered as freedom of speech and will lead to arrest.
 
==Infrastructure==
===Transportation and Infrastructure===
 
===Energy===
===Energy===
The national energy grid relies on nuclear energy, wind power, coal energy, and solar energy. With nuclear energy being widely used, the Federal Ministry of Energy has stated that over 45% of Bakyern's energy is produced by nuclear power plants in Bakyern. A large number compared to its neighbors. Due to regulations created by corporations, emission standards aren't in place, with coal plants being extremely polluting to the environment.
 
===Transportation===
===Industry===
The Transit Commission collaborates with the Federal Ministry of Transportation to create a wide system of bus transportation, train transportation, and trams. Although the majority of Bak adults own a vehicle, many people under the age of 18 rely on public transportation to get around. Although school buses are a rare sight, the Transit Commission offers free tickets to students.
 
==Demographics==
==Demographics==
===Ethnic Groups===
 
The largest ethnic group in Bakyern are the [[Bakyernians]]. They inhabit over 89% of territory inside of Bakyern and spread out into the borders of [[Qazhshava]]. The Nelbergians are the second largest ethnic group in Bakyern, mostly inhabiting the south and west of Bakyern.
===Religion===
 
===Language===
 
===Education===
===Education===
The majority of Baks have a college degree or a high school diploma. The majority of students go to Public School while a particularly large percent of students go to private schools in Bakyern. The Federal Ministry of Education regulates education, with passing the 9th Grade being mandatory for everyone in Bakyern 94% of Baks over the age of 29 have attended college and passed thanks to Bakyern's affordable education plans.
 
===Religion===
===Largest Cities===
The largest religion in Bakyern is Samiism, while the second is Weudelism. While Weudelism is native to Bakyern, it has seen a decline as Samiism continues to grow in members and size. Bakyern has no state religion and refrains from having one as corporatism continues to impact the nation's religions. Weudelism is the oldest religion in Bakyern and is the only native one.
 
==Culture==
==Culture==
===Food===
 
The Bak cultural cuisine mainly consists of meat and bread, with over 290 types of bread in Bakyern alone. The majority of Bak cultural cuisine evolved from the cuisine in eastern Bakyern by Nelbergians and Bakyernians. Sausages have become a staple food of Bakyern's meat industry, while cattle are in high demand, sausages are preferred.
===Literature===
===Art===
 
Bak art dates back as 1653, with infamous artists such as [[Georg Wolff]] creating massive canvases and pieces of art considered one of the best in modern day Anteria. Bak Art has revolutionized modern art.
===Visual arts, designs and architecture===
===Mass Media===
 
Bakyern's largest broadcasting companies are the [[Bak Broadcasting Company]], [[National Agency for Broadcasting]], and the [[Federal Broadcasting Agency]]. Cable Television dominates 64% of Bak TV users, with the other percent being satellite television. There are reportedly over 2,000 AM stations and over 3,000 FM stations broadcasting 24/7.
===Television and Media===
 
 
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Latest revision as of 18:27, 22 July 2024

Greater State of the Bakyernian Nation
Rikestii dei Laakyar Natsionen
State Flag Bakyern.png
Flag
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Coat of arms
Motto: En Folk, En Natsionen
("One People, One Nation")
Anthem: Lovsaigen öv i Natsionen
("Hymn of a Nation")
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CapitalKalvat
Official languagesBakyernian
Ethnic groups
81.2% Bakyernian
12.9% Kaampite
3.2% Tesänder
2.7% Other
Religion
TBA
Demonym(s)Bakyernian • Bak
GovernmentUnitary Presidential Republic under a Dominant Party System
• National President
Stafen Hansson Ovost
• Deputy Presidents
Karl Norquist
Adam Heilsein
Johan Blon
• Rikthing Speaker
Thorbjörn Falljn
LegislatureRikthing
Area
• 
2,058,726 km2 (794,879 sq mi)
Population
• 2020 census
Increase 105,531,984
• Density
51.37/km2 (133.0/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
Increase $5.697 Trillion
• Per capita
Increase $53,981
Gini42.6
medium
HDI0.938
very high
CurrencyBakyernian Telding (T$)
Time zoneUTC-4
Date formatdd.mm.yy
Driving sideright
Calling code+4
Internet TLD.bk

Bakyern (Bakyernian: Laakya) officially the Greater State of the Bakyernian Nation (Bakyernian: Rikestii dei Laakyar Natsionen) but also called Greater State of Bakyern (Bakyernian: Laakya Rikestii (Speaker Icon.svg listen)) is a sovereign state located in the Thuadian continent, bordered by New Sebronia, Mustelarian Federation, Junterland, and Qazhshava. At an area of over 2 million square kilometers, Bakyern is one of the largest nations in Anteria and Thuadia by size alone. Some of the nation's largest cities are Kalvat which is the political and economic capital, Hasholm and Lidholsborn. The population of Bakyern ranges into 105 million, with a large population density in the Eastern regions and Rikbaltens such as Ostasvern and Trånes. Bakyern has been considered a diverse nation of religions and ethnic groups, especially in the Eastern Regions where many non-Bakyernian ethnic groups as well as ethnic groups from neighboring countries who spilled over reside.

The Bakyernian nominal gross domestic product comes to 5.697 Trillion mark in ACU, making it the wealthiest country in the Sekidean Union and one of the wealthiest countries in Thuadia and Anteria. With such a powerful economy, Bakyern maintains an active role in geopolitics - even with its inland sea which is the only coast it has. The defense of Bakyern relies on the Bakyernian Defense Force, with a total personnel number of 785,500. The Bakyernian economy is heavily service based. Bakyern's government is a unitary presidential state, with its internal politics being referred to as a dominant party system thanks to the power the National Unity Party has maintained since the creation of the Greater State in 1986. The Bakyernian economy is dominated by the Vaapsjen, who regularly have feuds with the government over disputes of ownership and claims. Bakyern is criticized for its police state actions, usage of mass surveillance and the death penalty.

Government & Politics

Legislative System, Government, and Political Parties

Rikthing
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Structure
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Political groups
  •   National Unity Party: 321 seats
  •   Fatherland Progress Party: 82 seats
  •   Social Democratic Party: 29 seats
  •   Independents : 18 seats

The 450-member unicameral Rikthing holds and exercises supreme legislative authority over the nation. The Rikthing has the power to alter the constitution and ordinary laws. They may also dismiss cabinet members and override presidential vetoes. Acts done by the Rikthing are not reviewed judicially, as the constitutionality of new laws are reviewed by a constitutional committee (konstitalkomitt). A Rikthing term lasts four years, with elections taking place after those four years.

The current political system was created in 1986 following the creation of the Greater State and removal of the monarch. The National Unity Party has managed to maintain a dominant party system thanks to the majority in government they've maintained since 1986. Conservatism and Treigallism have been the majority ideologies in the political system. The Rikthing is divided between two coalitions, excluding the independents. These coalition are called the National Unity Coalition and Progressive Alliance. The National Unity Coalition is the current government, and is made out of conservative and right-wing political groups. The Progressive Alliance has worked as the current opposition, being made out of left-wing political groups and sometimes right-wing splinters that disagree with the National Unity Party's dominant status which many see as a violation to democracy. Before the removal of the monarch, conservative and right-wing groups still maintained dominance and a majority voter base.

The Ovost Cabinet is the 5th government of Bakyern, formed following Ovost's victory in the 2021 National Presidential Elections. The head of state is the Office of the National President. The President has three Deputy Presidents, which are ministers without portfolios. The Ovost Cabinet is made out of members from the National Unity Party and the Conservative People's Party.

since June 2, 2021

Judicial System and Law

The judicial system of Bakyern is codified off a civil law system with cases being divided between courts. The general courts (allsmën hott) deal with criminal and civil cases while administrative courts (haldussen hott) maintain jurisdiction over cases of disputes. The courts in the court system are somewhat administrative level based - as criminal and civil cases are handed down to municipal or county courts (ort hott) while administrative courts are entirely municipally based, with municipal administrative courts having control of such cases.

The National Supreme Court of Bakyern is the highest court within the Bakyernian judicial system. The Supreme Court is made out of 10 Justices. For one Justice to be voted in, the President must submit a nominee to the Rikthing. A Justice vote will be called in, and the Rikthing will vote on the new nomination for the vacant Justice seat.

National Supreme Court of Bakyern

Bakyern maintains a crime rate that is above-average when compared to the rest of the Sekidean Union. The offense rate in Bakyern is low, but the most common offenses are sexual assault, assault, bribery, consumer fraud, burglary, and car theft. The homicide rate is above-average, but has been gradually decreasing over the years thanks to law enforcement. The homicide rate was at its highest in 2009.

The national law enforcement body is the National Police Authority. There are multiple government agencies responsible with law enforcement, even if it's dealing with different types of offenses and charges. The Bakyernian police have the National Operations Task Force as their national SWAT force. The National Security Service is an entity under control of the Chancellery of the Interior which has responsibilities of counter-terrorism, surveillance, and protecting sensitive information. In times of crisis such as martial law or lack of police personnel, the Bakyernian Defense Force can deploy Home Guard units to assist law enforcement or take over.

Regions

Bakyern is a unitary state divided into 6 Great Regions (Rikbalten) which serve as first-level administrative regions. Rikbaltens are later divided further into municipalities (Ortgaul). Every municipality has corresponding counties (Komunkap). Ortgauls have responsibilities regarding public service such as waste management, healthcare, education, emergency services and water utilities. Komunkaps have their own County Councils (Komunråd) which deal with local issues, disputes, and services such as fire protection. There are also Special Administrative Zones (Spasiellhaldusunvar) which serve as second-level administrative areas for large metropolitan areas. The Greater Kalvat Metropolitan Region falls under this category, being designated as a Special Administrative Zone under Ostasvern.

Elections for County Councils and Region commissions are held every four years in conjunction of national general elections. Regarding the formation and division of regions, during the High State of Bakyern's existence, first-level regions were divided into Realms (Rike). Following the abdication and removal of the monarch in 1986, Bakyern's administrative regions would not be reformed until January of 1987 with the Administrative Code Act of 1987 which reformed the Realms into the current form.

Administrative Map of Bakyern
Rikbalten Administrative Regions
Ostasvern
Trånes
Lerund
Varasun
Orisby
Leiborisk

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