North Bardonia

Kingdom of North Bardonia Kingdom oz Nord Bardonia
Flag
Anthem: March of Bardonia
Capital	Carthiada
Largest	Kharibad
Official languages	Hansan, Claycian
Recognised national languages	Khari Kieran Arabic
Ethnic groups (2023)	Bardi Khari Hansan⠀Ofrusian⠀ Other
Religion (2022)	The Old Faith, Matheists
Demonym(s)	North-Bardonian, Bardonian
Government	Semi-Constitutional Monarchy
• King (Monarch)	Erich Leftenson
• Minister-President	Alastair Korlaw
Legislature	Parliament
• Upper house	Chamber of the Notables
• Lower house	Chamber of Commons
Area
•	500,805 km2 (193,362 sq mi)
• Land
Population
• 2024 estimate	33,400,000
• 2019 census	32,323,892
GDP (PPP)	estimate
• Total	629.5 Billion
• Per capita	18,407
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	332.1 Billion
• Per capita	10,274
Gini (2021)	49.9 high
HDI (2024)	0.712 high
Currency	Royal Shekel (RS)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side	left
Calling code	+899
Internet TLD	.nb

The Kingdom of North Bardonia (Kingdom oz Nörd Bardönia) commonly known as the North-Bardonia, is a country located in Magnaterra neighboring the Kingdom of Eshallia to its southwest and the Commonwealth of Haverade to its North across the Straits of [TBD] and the Penitusian which surrounds the nations on three sides. To its south lies the vast Barican] Desert which consumes much of the southern provinces. The nation has 8 provinces that make up the Kingdom. At 500,805 million square kilometers the nation is of moderate size and dominates all of the Carthian Penintsula. With a population of over 32 million. The national capital is Carthiada and the most populous city is Khariabad. The Kingdom is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy headed by King Erich Leftenson.

The current iteration of the monarchy was restored to power in 2019 after nearly a century in exile after a civil war exiled the royal family, the Leftensons. In modern times North Bardonia partook in the Great War as a power aligned against Hansa after a war of independence thirty years prior but more recently North Bardonian dueled with the Papalanians resulting in the April Coup restoring the monarchy and its ascension into the Vabasian Union.

North Bardonian has owed much of their wealth to its massive oil reserves, and it state owned sovereign wealth fund which the oil money has gone into. the oil wealth has been generously invested into state in order to maintain the economy of the nation and the infrastructure that is tied to it. Currently North Bardonia remains dependent on its natural resource reserves but has slowly shifted towards Tourism and Manufacturing since 2019.

North Bardonia is classed as a Newly Emergin Economy with the (TBD) largest economy in the world and the (TBD) largest economy in Magnaterra. North Bardonia is a member of the VU, MEC, DODM, and INTC

Etymology

The name of North Bardonia comes from the Hansan Colonizers. Using the Artevenian word for ‘valuable’ Burdoni came the Hansan word Bardonjia, many Hansans explorer's thing that the lands south of the peninsula would be valuable they named the land were they first colonized (now called the Syclaian Coast) Nord ov Bardonjia (North of Value). This would evolve into, as the Hansan-Carthiadan traders would say Nord Bardonjia. Once receiving independence from Hansa after nearly two hundred years of being under Hansas foot and its ties to the resources of the east that name of Nord Bardonjia would stick. Evolving into to its modern Claycian name of Nörd-Bardönia.

History

North Bardonia is a land of empires, from Kharistani Sultanate to the Hansan Empire, the peninsula has been dotted with major powers and their infamous rivalries. North Bardonia was also considered as a beacon of knowledge and power in the aftermath of the formation of Carthiada and her empire spanning large swaths of the Penitusian. Conquered by the expanding Hanseatic empire North Bardonia was the first to successful break away from the empire marking the slow decline of Hansa to a minor power as see in this modern age. Post revolution and after it dabble in the Great War North Bardonia would falter and decline eventually leading to a civil that would result in an ultraconservative government dominated the peninsula for much of the latter half of the 20th century. In the aftermath of a violent conflict with the Vasbian Union in previous years the nation has bounced back after a royalist coup and recently joined the Vasbian Union.

Geography

North Bardonia is mainly a peninsula, comprising a large area of coastline running along the penitusian yet boxed into the territory by the dunes of the Barican Desert, roughly [TBPIL] across and [TBPIL] wide the nation is sizable and runs the course form the equator southwards leading to a diverse climate and biological range going from rainforests to deserts. North Bardonia is also defined by a mountain chain riding up the center of the penitsula towards the city of Uiortel, this range peaks at 2 kilometers.

Climate

North Bardonia is a rather arid to the south of the country where the southern plains are mainly covered in sand and rock. This region borders Eshallia to its west and this region receives roughly 29.3 millimetres of rainfall per year during the winter months of July and August. An aspect of the climate of North Bardonia is the reversed seasons with summer occurring during December to March and Winter from June to September.

Climate Map

The Central parts of North Bardonia, to the North of Carthiada is still arid but is more vibrant in life with the Rivers Carthia and Parthia maintaining a booming range of wildlife. This central area is home to a large variety of species and is home to the Bush (a large savanna that flows into a steppe as we move closer to the equator. The ecological growth of this region is full of both flora and fauna.

Topography

Topographic Map

Physical Feature

(From Top Left going clockwise to Bottom Left), Savannah of Northern North-Bardonia, Carthia River, Cordo Fa Rainforest Park, Southern Desert, Eastern Steppe, Fjords of Uiortel.

Demographics

Population

Official Census:

1900: 8,321,573

1910: 11,121,012

1920: 14,843,123

1930: 15,242,482

1940: 16,974,232

1950: 17,756,921

1960: 19,835,212

1970: 21,923,922

1980: 23,343,565

1990: 24,646,932

2000: 26,829,232

2010: 29,712,673

2020: 31,323,892

Estimated: 2030: 34,121,183

Provinces

Province	Population	GDP	Density
Carthiada	7,983,683	168 Billion
Kharistan	7,912,923
Lughansk	5,529,832
Krondor	4,203,832
Uirotel	2,583,834
Bayita	2,189,232
Surdistan	2,428,232
Argendow	1,658,432

Cities

Cities	Province	Population	Density
Kharibad	3,492,832	Kharistan
Carthiada	3,012,324	Carthiada
Uiortel	1,002,343	Uirotel
Krondor	938,763	Krondor
Cordo Fa	892,833	Lughansk

Language

Stuff

Religion

The Religion of North Bardonia are.

33% The Old Faith

31% Matheist

-21% Protestant

-10% Pontificate

28% Ṣūlism

6% Taeatanism

1.2% Irreligious

0.8% Other

Religion in North Bardonia has always been a conscientious topic, with innumerable wars fought over Faith. Even in modern times faith affects politics and economic standing. Alongside countless other issues Religon is one the presents a major challenge to overcome.

The Old Faith

The Old Faith is the largest religious organization in North-Bardonia and is also the oldest. The diaspora of Old Faithers outside of North Bardonia is mainly cantered in Domlandian, [TBD] and [TBD]. Established roughly 1500 B.C. in Central Vabas. The followers of the Faith for a number of reasons, particularly famine in the region, war and religious persecution chose to leave the safety of Central Vabas and journey south towards the Vabas Strait. From there they traveled towards modern day Carthiada and established the great city on the Carthia River. This, the Carthia River, is truly the heartland of the Old Faith.

The Religious doctrine of the Old Faith centers around their Deity, the Knowing. The Knowing main teaching to its followers is to enjoy the earth and the blessings the Knowing has provided and enjoy the act of learning about the world. The Knowings core tenets excluding the main practice of enjoying the world are codified in the Book of the Prophet Martin; the doctrine requires the worship of the Knowing in the form of prayer and not to bring harm to self and of course help those and aid those who can’t help themselves.

Matheist Church of North Bardonia:

The MCNB is the one of the three main Mathesit body of North Bardonia and is a Pontificate organization in itself. The organization was preceded by the [TBD], an official body organized by the Hansan Colonial Council in 1792 and by the Council of Lordsfountain (1435)

Health & Welfare

Healthcare

Healthcare in North Bardonia is handled by the Department of Health and it affiliated Ministries in the Provinces. The DoH operates all General Hospitals and supplies equipment whilst the ministries hire the staff for the GH’s and provided staff for clinics.

The DoH has allowed privatisation for Apothecaries, Clinics, and large hospitals with North Bardonia. Currently the DoH operates three Medical Colleges (one in Carthiada, one in Khariabad and one in Coulthel), these medical colleges teach nurses and doctors to fill the DoH’s General Hospital’s. The DoH in total runs 486 General Hospitals with and additional 34 under construction.

The private sectors currently operate 28 total General Hospitals with large amounts of small, licensed Apothecaries. These privatization efforts had been started in the late 80s and continue to be a nation able bodied system for healthcare and continue to expand. Medicine and Drugs are managed by the DoH’s Registration and Licensing Office and prescriptions are required for some medication.

Changes to the healthcare system to prevent striking has been implemented (Bill W-1) after the disastrous consequences of the 2017 Solidarity Health Union Strikes. The DoH is currently working to reform much of the healthcare apparatus to improve its quality of service for all North Bardonians.

North Bardonians leaps in medical care have always been prevalent, and one of the finest of these achievements have been the development of the first Heart transplant in 1967 at the University of Carthiada Amerston Medical Collage by Doctor Bernard Christfeldt. This medical milestone was encouraged by the North Bardonian Government which wanted to develop the medical standing of North Bardonia.

Welfare

Unemployment:

The Government doesn’t provide direct unemployment support and benefits for individuals and instead offers Unemployment Insurance as a way to balance concerns of businesses, citizens and the government's budget.  

The main agency responsible for providing unemployment insurance and insurance for many aspects of North Bardonian life (mainly healthcare and other welfare services) is the North Bardonian National Insurance & Care Corporation (abbreviated to: InsurCareNB). This corporation was established in 1915 by the Farmer-Labour Party as a way to alleviate North Bardonias Labour Unions major concerns over unemployment that had occurred after several major strikes and form companies laying off workers due to wage hikes.

Education

Education in North Bardonia is handled by the Department of Education and it subsidiary Ministries in the Provinces of North Bardonia. The educational North Bardonia is both within Private and Public domain with Charter Schools (Also known as private schools) allowed to operate with a permit and inspection from the DoE) in addition with Private Universities.

Preschool

Preschool (Ages 2 and a half to 4) and Daycare (Ages 6 Months to 2 and a half) are not provided by the government but can be provided by provincial government ministries but nationwide the government will not provide pay for cost of Preschool and Daycare.

Junior

Primary Education: Primary Education is universally covered by the Government; primary school is giving to children aged 5-9 going from Year 1 to Year 5. Classes are normally made up of 18-22 student. The grading system for Primary Education is:

Level 1: No Understanding

Level 2: Shows Comprehension

Level 3: Meeting

Level 4: Exceeds Expectations

Level 5: Masters

The subjects taught in Primary School is Claycian, History, Geography, Maths, Music, Science, Physical Education, Home & Life Education (HLE), Art, Computer Science, and Library Lesson. The BASIC Curriculum allow people with certain brackets of understanding be aiding in advancing (see above grading system) to the next bracket and beyond within school. Homework is not assigned in this year.

Senior

Secondary Education: Secondary education is universally covered and is made up of two stages, Junior (10-13) and Senior (14-18).

In the Junior Stage (Year 6-8) students focus on all primary subjects but if they can do Advanced Maths and Advanced Sciences if their comprehension of those subjects in the previous years were high.. In addition the study Khari (compulsory) and a choice of either Hansan or Ofrusian are given to students in addition with Design & Technology, Business and Entrepreneurial Studies and HLE becomes Home, Life and Sex Education (HLSE).

The second stage (Senior) of Secondary Education focuses in the upcoming a CORE Exams, you will take two CORES, one at the end of Year 10 and one at the end of Year 12. In the first CORE Claycian, Maths, and Science are mandatory with a smaller variety of subjects (all subjects listed above) so as to narrow down options and in the second you have your pick of a wide variety of subjects. These subject include; Claycian, Khari, Hansan, Ofrusian, Daresin, Advanced Math, Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Geography, History, Art, Music, History of the Arts (Theatre, Music, Art) Design and Technology, Business and Economics, Debating and Drama, Computer Science, and Psychology. CORES are grading differently to all other test going from 1-10:

Level 1: Fail

Level 2: Improve Working

Level 3: Showing Comprehension

Level 4: Working Well

Level 5: Meeting Expectation

Level 6: Surpasses Expectations

Level 7: Exceeds Expectations

Level 8: Excels all Expectations

Level 9: Mastering

Level 10: Mastered

University’s are divided into three ‘sets’ nationwide; Technical Schools, Colleges, and Universities. These are perimeters for joining each individual School, College or University decided by The University Board. Universities are run by provinces, cities, or private organisations and provide Loans and Scholarships for entering but these aren’t provided by the government. College are also provided by private, provincial, or city level and are provide loans and scholarships but are normally cheaper. Technical Colleges are government funded institutions which are overseen by a Board, students will have to pay small tuition fees for entry.

University

University	Province	City	Established
University of Carthiada	Carthiada	Carthiada	122
UnIversity of Lughansk	Lughansk	Lordsfountain	1821
University of Lordsfountain	Lughansk	Lordsfountain	1901

Politics

Political Divisions

Provinces:

There are provinces in the Kingdom of North Bardonia. Each province has it own legislative assembly and Head of Government and a Head of State (normally either a Nobel House or Provincial President).

Provinces and Dominions of North Bardonia

Province	Capital	Largest City	Head of State	Head of Goverment	List of Seats in the Senate
Duchy of Lughanks	Lordsfountain	Cordo Fa	Duke Phillip Leftenson	First Minister: Adalbert Havar (Liberal Social Party)	13/85
Duchy of Carthiada	Carthiada	Carthiada	King Erich Leftenson	Premier: Tomas Symerion (Liberal Party)	15/85
Principality of Kharistan	Kharibad	Kharibad	Prince Hamadan III Ju’jamesh	Visar: Sulimar Rashid (Kharistan Order Party/AKP)	15/85
Principality of Krondor	Krondor	Krondor	Prince of Krondor (Vacant)	Premier: Ahmed Rashi (Liberal Party)	12/85
Duchy of Uiortel	Uirotel	Uiortel	Duchess Clarrisa Buchbach-Leftenson	First Minister: Aya Halmon (LUDAS)	9/85
Province of Surdistan	Cel Or	Cel Or	Govoner Ian Badaran	Premier: Tommen Qualtforth (Surdish People’s Democratic Movement)	6/85
Province of Bayita	Klarafort	Kalidara	Governor Gearld Plinf	Archeon: Felix Acros (United Conservative Party)	7/85
Duchy of Argendow	Kelhar	Montefort	Duke Fredrik Telmaran X	Chanceller: Alina Qanter (LUDAS)	8/85

Parties and Elections

Legislature

The Parliament of North-Bardonia (Parliämentar oz Nörd-Bardönia) is made up three body’s; Chamber of the Senate, Chamber of Commons, and Chamber of Notables. The tricameral status of North Bardonia allows for a balance of power between the People, States, Clergy, Nobility and the King. The Commons, as it called is headed by the Minister-President (Ministerat-Prezidant) who is the head of the largest Party and the Government.

The Commons is the largest body and has the most legislative power passing bills, acts, and laws without much oversight from the two other houses. This is unless of course the King wishes the Senate to review a law in which a vote is called in the Senate (and for amendments and legislation involving the provinces) which is then passed to the Notables (also for amendments). The King has the most important role in the Notables and enforces the influences the votes in the Notables.

Parliament Building of North Bardonia showing the Interior of the Chamber of Commons.

The building were the Parliament is based in is the Parliament Building which started being constructed in 1898 and was completed in 1903. The building contains all three chambers of Parliament and also is home to offices of the Members of Parliaments. A large water pool was added onto the structure in 1935.

Interestingly the Constitution ignores the succession of females to the throne and instead only refers to the monarch as “King” which lead to a Male Primogeniture being enshrined as law.

Elections

Election are held every 5 years with the notable exception of when a snap election is called, in which case the metaphorical clock on the election doesn't reset. Snap Elections are called due to Hung Parliments and allow for whatever reason they were called to elevate a major political problem in the Commons. Meanwhile the Senate doesn't have Snap Election and instead is forced to wait for a General Election.

North Bardonia uses a combination of First Past the Post and Proportionate Electoral System to decide its Commons and a FPTP for its Senate. For the Commons 420 Seats are decided by people directly from their respective electoral district and 300 divided amongst the provinces using the Proportionate a system.

Parties:

These who ran in the last election:

Democratic Front:

A far-left party representing ethnic minorities and regional rights it is a strong advocate for regional autonomy and is the only Republican Party in North Bardonia. The current leader of the party is Kharistani Toulson Meir. The main aim of the party is to decentralize North Bardonia and establish a ‘confederation’ of states and benefiting the minorities in North Bardonia.

Green Party:

A continuation of the previous iteration of the Green Party the party stands for promoting environmentalism and development of renewable energy alongside boosting environmental awareness and socialistic practices. The party is headed by a collective leadership and is popular amongst Gen Z voters.

Socialist Bund (Alliance of Socialists and 120 Trade Unions):

Representing the traditional socialist left the party is a merger of the Trade Unions and the traditional socialist elements. Also called Socialist-120 the party is headed by Morenia Haleen and is popular amongst all ages representing the majority of leftists within North Bardonia.

Social Democratic Party:

The Social Democrats represent the Center-Left of North Bardonia and have recently made a rise in politics after their split with the Socialist Bund after internal disagreements. The party wants social security and public healthcare and is headed by Ahmed Sutler.

Liberal Party:

Headed by Alistair Korlaw the Liberal Party is currently the governing party of North-Bardonia alongside their coalition partner, LOJ. The party represents the traditional Liberalism and Centrist view that have remained popular amongst intellectuals and the center. Additionally the party is the ‘Kings Choice’ meaning the party has the Mandate of the King.

Law Order and Justice Party:

Lead by Tomas Keirlen the Law Order and Justice Party represents just that: Law and Order. A traditional centre right party it strongly advocates to maintain the status quo and wants to end the fight against the growing drug crisis.

Union for the Nation:

The main Conservative party after splitting for the Social Conservatives after they bowed to the Young Nationalists. Currently lead by Noor Hetmal after snap leadership election in the aftermath of the 2023 general election.

Young Nationalist Party:

Representing the far right the leadership of the party hangs in the balance as the Liberal Goverment has conducted several investigations into the party after they had discovered ties organised crime and domestic terrorists. The party is ultraconservative and nationalistic.

National Syndicalist Party:

Representing the ideology of National Syndicalism the party has polled steady and is a strong advocate of far right ideals and the party has managed to maintain its distance from the Young Nationalist maintaining its popularity. The party is lead by Alexander Herns.

Law

The legal system of North Bardonia is a complicated web of interwoven institutions and articles that align to form a legal framework of North Bardonia. Courts are chosen by an independent guild that also anoints High Court members with the Kings Approval (The Kings Seal). With this independent guild the legal system is established around it. The government has to major legal offices that influence the courts: The Prosecutor-General and the Inspector-General. The former organizes trials alongside the guild and orders the beginning of investigations (through the Inspector-General) and is the only office that may authorize arrest of Parliamentarians. The latter office is responsible for the investigation of crimes and gathering evidence and works closely with the constabulary. It also operates its own federal investigative service: The Inspection Office.

Courts normally assign one Judge, two Attorneys and a Jury alongside legal counsel to both sides. The courts are very long in most cases and inquire large legal fees which the guild uses to pay for trials and other procedures. Interestingly the courts are not paid by tax dollars instead by the legal fee’s and ownership of the property of the Courthouses.

Another office of power is that of the Attorney-General which is responsible for ensuring the punishment and enforcement of the verdict and post and pre court proceedings to ensure the defendant and prosecution are prepared for court and follow the verdict by contacting different offices within the government.

Woman’s Rights

Womens rights in North Bardonia has fluctuated throughout the many centuries and many nations that have occupied the peninsula. The first token appreciation towards women in North Bardonia was in Carthiada where women could technically vote and take part in government, but this vote was extremely difficult to obtain as the requirements were constricted by the Carthiadan Senate.

In the early years of the Kingdom of North Bardonia a campaign for woman’s suffrage and universal suffrage would take the rights of women back to new heights where modern women where treated nearly equal to men at that time and during the Great War would become key parts of North Bardonia Industry. This shortlisted spree of Women’s Rights would end in 1933 with the formation of the Republic of North Bardonia.

In the 1960’s & 1970’s the suffrage movement returned with the Civil Rights Act of 1968 lead by the Democratic Liberal Party and other liberal political movements. The return of Civil Rights to women in 1968 would also lead to other civil reforms in the 70’s. Domestic Violence though in regions such as Surdistan and Kharistan is very common.

Human Rights

In modern North Bardonia Human Rights abuses have been common and been documented heavily. Domestic violence and assault is common in many regions specifically those where Surdic and Khari people occupy land. Additionally the federal government has, on multiple occasions, conducted raids, operations and full scale conflicts with minority groups with North Bardonia. Most recently the Royal Goverment in 2021 invaded Vrejemland after secessionist took control during the Electoral and Political crisis of 2021. In the past the National Goverment of President Symon Haldbert invaded Kharistan and on multiple occasions events of mass murder was document, this all took place during the Kharistan Emergency.

LGBT+ Rights

In modern North Bardonia the rights of the LGBT minority still remain in a hot topic. It is legal for homosexuals to marry in a civil service and a few Matheist organization will conduct a ceremony but the Old Faith and a majority of Matheist groups don't recognize the marriage. Transpeople are unfortunately not recognized and any doctor or medical personal who work with Transpeople to give them the necessary procedure do have their licenses revoked. Though there is still much debate on the topic the rights of these individuals the Government has refused to acknowledge the existents of this group.

Free Speech

Today freedom of speech is one of the most well documented, and well protected rights of North Bardonians. Currently the government guarantees freedom of speech, and guarantees the legality of obscenity, criticism of the government, blasphemy and defamation (in most cases with exclusions to defamation that is used in a 'political arena and within the tools of industry"). However, Hate Speech remains in the center of a new legal debate as it is currently legal under the Freedom of Speech Laws but is still legal, censorship is also still legal in some cases and sedition remains illegal under government statue.

Foreign Relations

The Kingdom of North Bardonia contains a large Foreign and Diplomatic Office with numerous subdepartments for the many nations North Bardonia is diplomatically tide too. North Bardonia has also had the pleasure of membership in numerous diplomatic, economic and military alliances over the ages. In modern times North Bardonia has joined the Vasbian Union (2020) in the aftermath of the Papalanian-Bardonia War (2018). Another economic alliance that North Bardonia has been a member of is the Magnaterran Economic Community since it's joining the organization in 1944. North Bardonia as a monarchy has also maintained the usage of marriages to strike political matches; one of the longest of such is the match making between Bardonia and Buchbach with several matches having been made over the last century culminating in a close relationship between the two. Another major organization North Bardonia is a member of the Directorate of Oil Developing Market since 1976 and is a member state of the International Council.

Visa, Foreign Relations and Trade Status

Country	Visa	Trade	Embassy	Relationship Established
Tayichi	No-Visa	No Trade Agreement	Active	1900
Buchbach	No-Visa	Free Trade	Active	1896
Biggonia	Visa	No Trade Agreement	Active	1912
Papalania	No-Visa	Free Trade	Active	1922
Domlandia	Reconsider Travel	No Trade Agreement	Establishing	2024
Thauto	Visa	Free Trade	Active	2000
Hansa Federation	Visa	Free Trade	Active	1897
Dolplandia	Heavily Restricted	No Trade	Closed	1945
Deims Kir	Visa	Free Trade	Active	1910
Pantsville	Visa	Free Trade	Active	1942
Singhapala Bisaya	Visa	No Trade Agreement	Active	1956
Ethniopa	Heavily Restricted	No Trade	Closed	1999
Vabasian Federation	No-Visa	Free Trade	Active	1920
Qilia	Visa	No Trade Agreement	Active	1900
Terra Argo	No-Visa	Free Trade	Active	1911
Pais-Sukoku	Visa	No Trade Agreement	Active	1918
Saellue	Reconsider Travel	No Trade	Closed	1982

Government Finance

Budget

Year	Planned	Actual	Deficit
2022	85 Billion	89 Billion	-14 Billion
2023	82 Billion	90 Billion	-18 Billion
2024	84 Billion	ONGOING	ONGOING

Government Ministries and Departments

List of Ministries

Ministery	Minister	Budget
Finance
Infastructure
Agriculture
Education
Welfare
Healthcare

List of Departments

Department	Secratary	Ministery	Budget
Debt		Finance
Taxation		Finance

Military

Army

The Army of North Bardonia has very much shifted throughout the numerous centuries it has operated in. From the ancient Armies of Carthiada commanded from the backs of war elephants to the modern columns of tanks commanded from the safety of a military bunker. In a modern cases of the existence pf a professional fighting force for the nation dates back to the volunteer armies of the North Bardonian Confederacy and of the early kingdom. Now in the modern era the Kings Armies are split in to two; the Royal Landheer (a force made up of volunteer part time soldiers and the bulk of North Bardonia's reservists) and the Royal Legions (a far more professional and fulltime force compared to the Landheer).

Navy

The North-Bardonian Navy Size

5 cruisers

24 submarines

6 light cruisers

12 frigates

5 destroyers

1 aircraft carrier

12 transports

38 Heavy Ekranoplans

42 Light Ekranoplans

Air and Space Force

Airforce Size

252 4th Generation Fighter

121 4th Generation CAS

59 4th Generation Bombers

National Guard

Stuff

Law Enforcement and Crime

Some large criminal organisations include the Biggonian Mafia, The Mob, Triads and the numerous Gangs that are scattered around North Bardonia. Each of these criminal organisations have large activities in major cities and operate a illicit drug trade which has been crippling the nation since 2018. A majority of the drugs traded include: Cocaine, Heroine, Opioids and Peyote. A special task force within the Royal Constabulary has been tasked with dealing with drugs (Royal Constabulary Drug Task Force).

The Royal Constabulary operates in association with Local Constabulary departments as a organisation above the local level with jurisdiction nationwide to pursue criminals. Local constabulary departments are headed by Chiefs whilst city/county constabulary are headed by Chief-General. Head of Law Enforcement nationwide is headed by the Constable-General but reports to the Home Secretary. Criminal after trail are sent to prisons nationwide wide which are handled by Royal Constabulary, additionally all criminals are mandated to go to therapy and parole for as many months as the Judge deems necessary.

Economy

Corporations

North Bardonian Petroleum (NBP)

North Bardonian Petroleum (NBP) is a state-owned petroleum company headquartered in the vibrant city of Carthiada, located in the country of North-Bardonia. Established in 1936, NBP was founded with the primary objective of harnessing the vast petroleum resources within the west of North-Bardonia and leveraging them to fuel the nation's economic growth.

Tourism

Stuff

Science and Technology

Stuff

Infrastructure

Transportation

Rail

Metro

Carthiada

Carthiadas Public Metro System

Light Rail & Trams

Carthiada

The Carthiada Ligh Rail and Tram network is an expansive project that links towards the Cities Metro system. The link between the three systems is entirely operated by the Carthiada Roads and Transport Authority (CRTA). The CRTA itself is divided into several different regional grouping with different jurisdiction (see Carthiada Municipalities).

Road

Highways

Tollway & Tollroads

The invention of the "Tollway" is something quite seminomas when thoughts of North Bardonias Highway come to mind; unlike the state-run highways, sometimes underdeveloped and undermaintained, these private Tollways have contrastingly been seen as developed, maintained and neat in the structure. These private roads originated from Hansa in the 1880s as private roads privately maintained by private individuals for horses. With the invention of the car many North Bardonias took advantage of the boom and lack of public roads to construct these Tollroads. Several of these roads were constructed in the 1910's between Carthiada and her suburbs before being destroyed (during the Civil War) and absorbed into the Carthiada Roads and Transport Authority (CRTA) in 1934.

The beginning of North Bardonias Highway Age in the 1940's as many Highway projects started by the North Bardonian Highway Administration (NBHA) the private sector would begin the research into the feasibility of the possibility of a large-scale private Tollway system. The first system opened to the public in 1947, the project was the Carthiada-Krondor Tollway (CKT) and was owned and operated by the Carthiada-Krondor Tollway Association (CKTA). CKTA was established in 1940 by several parties interested in the development of a Tollway including a few Government Offices such as: Greyhound Bus Company, NBHA (who also wanted to see the feasibility of a Highway system), the United Municipal Investment Fund (UMIF), and the North Bardonia Road & Rail Shipping Group (NBRRSG). The Tollway charged 50 pence (Half a Krown) for entry into the highway upon its inception and now in 2024 (as according to the CKTA) the toll fee is now 2.50 Krowns.

As of the modern day North Bardonia has in operation 43 Tollways and 12,000 Kilometers of Tollway in service all represented by the Tollway Alliance of North Bardonia (TANB) who operate a universal toll pass for 365 Krown per year. The TANB represent some finest strips of Tarmac in North Bardonia and are used by millions every year as an alternative towards the public highway system.

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There are several major bus companies in North Bardonia, the main one being the Greyhound.

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Cinema

The North Bardonian cinema scene is dominated by the two cities of Cordo Fa and Uiortel. Both host annual Film Festivals with Cordo Fa in August and Uiortel in January that bring numerous filmmakers and film stars from around the world to the two cities. Several large studios own large film locations in the Uiortel Range and within the two cities. The ‘home grown’ film industry had recently exploded with innumerable smaller studios taking up home in Uiortel and Cordo Fa. Interestingly Cordo Fa and Uiortel are home to two contrasting film styles. Cordo Fa is a hub of animation and CGI whilst Uiortel is a hub of live action. Even in genres Cordo Fa proves to prefer child friendly and the more traditional film genres whilst Uiortel is more centered towards adult genres such as action, thriller and horror.

The films industries golden age in North Bardonia would be from 1970-1990 with dozens of filmmakers produces classical films that would be huge successes to foreign audiences intrigued by the new style of filming appearing in many Bardonian films of "One Shot" films were, to the viewer, the whole film would appear as one, never-ending shot following one character during the event, such as the classic Star of the Sea (1984). Other genres also saw hiatus such as the animation scene with Prominet North Bardonian filmmaker Malros Leftenson, a filmmaker for much of his life, creating the historical drama The Winds of Fate. A classically film released in 1999 by the Cordo Fa Filming Company. Numerous films have come out of Cordo Fa and many are greatly appreciated in the wider world.

Sports

In North Bardonia sports depends a lot on where you were born. Inland and in major cities the most popular sports are Baseball, Football, and Tennis. Baseball completions have been held since the 19th Century and had helped created a unique North Bardonian Cultural Identity whilst under Hansan Occupation. Football gained a presence in the 1940’s during a time of economic growth, tennis as a sport of the elite has also been around since the 19th Century. On the coast Sailing, Golfing, and Water Polo take prevalence. Sailing is one of the more popular water sports in North Bardonia with lots of funding by private groups going into Sail North Bardonia (SNB) and the newly reformed Royal Sailing Authority (RSA). Numerous youth programs are sponsored by the RSA and the National Sailing team is sponsored by both RSA and SNB.