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{{Infobox country | {{Infobox country | ||
|conventional_long_name = | | conventional_long_name = Greater State of the Bakyernian Nation | ||
|native_name = | | native_name = Rikestii dei Laakyar Natsionen | ||
|common_name = | | common_name = Bakyern | ||
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|national_motto = | | national_motto = ''En Folk, En Natsionen'' | ||
|englishmotto = | | englishmotto = ("One People, One Nation") | ||
|national_anthem = | | national_anthem = ''Lovsaigen öv i Natsionen''<br />{{small|("Hymn of a Nation")}} | ||
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|ethnic_groups = | | ethnic_groups = 81.2% Bakyernian<br>12.9% Kaampite<br>3.2% Tesänder<br>2.7% Other | ||
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|demonym = | | demonym = Bakyernian • Bak | ||
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|leader_title1 = | | leader_title1 = National President | ||
|leader_name1 = | | leader_name1 = Stafen Hansson Ovost | ||
|leader_title2 = | | leader_title2 = Deputy Presidents | ||
|leader_name2 = Karl | | leader_name2 = Karl Norquist <br> Adam Heilsein <br> Johan Blon | ||
|leader_title3 = | | leader_title3 = Rikthing Speaker | ||
|leader_name3 = | | leader_name3 = Thorbjörn Falljn | ||
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|population_census = {{increase}} 105,531,984 | | population_census = {{increase}} 105,531,984 | ||
|population_census_year = 2020 | | population_census_year = 2020 | ||
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|GDP_nominal = {{increase}} $5.697 Trillion | | GDP_nominal = {{increase}} $5.697 Trillion | ||
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|GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} $53,981 | | GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} $53,981 | ||
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = | | GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = | ||
|Gini = | | Gini = 42.6 | ||
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|HDI = | | HDI = 0.938 | ||
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|currency = | | currency = Bakyernian Telding (T$) | ||
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'''Bakyern''' (Bakyernian: ''Laakya'') officially the '''Greater State of | '''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. | ||
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 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== | ==Government & Politics== | ||
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===Legislative System, Government, and Political Parties=== | ===Legislative System, Government, and Political Parties=== | ||
{{Infobox legislature | {{Infobox legislature | ||
| name = | | name = Rikthing <br> <small>Greater State Meet</small> | ||
| structure1 = [[File: | | structure1 = [[File:RIKESTIIMAT2023.png]] | ||
| structure1_res = 200px | | structure1_res = 200px | ||
| structure1_alt = Current composition of the | | structure1_alt = Current composition of the Rikthing | ||
| political_groups1 = | | political_groups1 = | ||
*{{legend|#0A3161|National Unity Party: | *{{legend|#0A3161|National Unity Party: 321 seats}} | ||
*{{legend|#B31942|Fatherland Progress Party: 82 seats}} | |||
*{{legend|#B31942|Social Democratic Party: 29 seats}} | |||
*{{legend|#B31942| | *{{legend|#EFEFEF|Independents : 18 seats}} | ||
*{{legend|#B31942|Social Democratic | |||
*{{legend|#EFEFEF| | |||
}} | }} | ||
The 450-member {{wpl|unicameral}} [[ | 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 | 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 | 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 | {{multiple image | ||
| align = right | | align = right | ||
| direction = horizontal | | direction = horizontal | ||
| caption_align = center | | caption_align = center | ||
| image1 = | | image1 = Ovost Official Portrait.png | ||
| width1 = 120 | | width1 = 120 | ||
| caption1 = [[Stafen Ovost]]<br /><small>5th [[National President of Bakyern|President]]</small> | | caption1 = [[Stafen Ovost]]<br /><small>5th [[National President of Bakyern|President]]</small> | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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 [[ | 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. | ||
[[File:Supreme_Court_of_Finland.jpg|250px|thumb|right|National Supreme Court of Bakyern]] | [[File:Supreme_Court_of_Finland.jpg|250px|thumb|right|National Supreme Court of Bakyern]] | ||
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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. | 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 (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 [[ | 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. | ||
===Regions=== | ===Regions=== | ||
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 ('' | 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. | 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. | ||
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Greater State of the Bakyernian Nation Rikestii dei Laakyar Natsionen | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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| Motto: En Folk, En Natsionen ("One People, One Nation") | |
| Anthem: Lovsaigen öv i Natsionen ("Hymn of a Nation") | |
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| Capital | Kalvat |
| Official languages | Bakyernian |
| Ethnic groups | 81.2% Bakyernian 12.9% Kaampite 3.2% Tesänder 2.7% Other |
| Religion | TBA |
| Demonym(s) | Bakyernian • Bak |
| Government | Unitary Presidential Republic under a Dominant Party System |
• National President | Stafen Hansson Ovost |
• Deputy Presidents | Karl Norquist Adam Heilsein Johan Blon |
• Rikthing Speaker | Thorbjörn Falljn |
| Legislature | Rikthing |
| Area | |
• | 2,058,726 km2 (794,879 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2020 census |  105,531,984 |
• Density | 51.37/km2 (133.0/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | $5.697 Trillion |
• Per capita | $53,981 |
| Gini | 42.6 medium |
| HDI | 0.938 very high |
| Currency | Bakyernian Telding (T$) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 |
| Date format | dd.mm.yy |
| Driving side | right |
| 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 (
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 Greater State Meet | |
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Political groups |
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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.
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.
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