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{{Infobox country | {{Infobox country | ||
|native_name = The Rhinelandes | |native_name = The Rhinelandes | ||
|conventional_long_name = The | |conventional_long_name = The Empire of the Rhinelandes | ||
|common_name = <!--Common English name--> | |common_name = <!--Common English name--> | ||
|image_flag = RhinelandsFlag.png | |image_flag = RhinelandsFlag.png | ||
|alt_flag = | |alt_flag = Imperial Flag | ||
|image_coat = RhinelandesArms.png | |image_coat = RhinelandesArms.png | ||
|alt_coat = Coat of Arms | |alt_coat = Coat of Arms | ||
|symbol_type = Coat of Arms | |symbol_type = Coat of Arms | ||
|national_motto = "In der einheit stehen wir" | |national_motto = "In der einheit stehen wir" | ||
|national_anthem = | |national_anthem = God Save the Emperor | ||
|royal_anthem = | |royal_anthem = | ||
|other_symbol_type = <!--Another symbol, e.g. Hymn--> | |other_symbol_type = <!--Another symbol, e.g. Hymn--> | ||
|other_symbol = <!--another symbol text--> | |other_symbol = <!--another symbol text--> | ||
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|ethnic_groups = 86.5% White, 6.4% Black, 3.9% Asian, 5.2% Other | |ethnic_groups = 86.5% White, 6.4% Black, 3.9% Asian, 5.2% Other | ||
|ethnic_groups_year = 2018 | |ethnic_groups_year = 2018 | ||
|demonym = Rhiner | |demonym = Imperial, Rhiner | ||
|government_type = Federal, Parliamentary, Constitutional Monarchy | |government_type = Federal, Parliamentary, Constitutional Monarchy | ||
|leader_title1 = Emperor | |leader_title1 = Emperor | ||
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|leader_title3 = Chancellor | |leader_title3 = Chancellor | ||
|leader_name3 = Lutz Kleiber | |leader_name3 = Lutz Kleiber | ||
|leader_title4 = [[Bundestag of the Rhinelandes|Bundestag]] President | |leader_title4 = Senate Speaker | ||
| | |leader_name4 = Erna Leitner | ||
| | |leader_title5 = [[Bundestag of the Rhinelandes|Bundestag]] President | ||
| | |leader_name5 = Lennart Roth | ||
|leader_title6 = Lord Chief Justice | |||
|leader_name6 = Irene Hagel | |||
|sovereignty_type = Federal, Parliamentaray, Constitutional Monarchy | |sovereignty_type = Federal, Parliamentaray, Constitutional Monarchy | ||
|sovereignty_note = | |sovereignty_note = | ||
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|established_event2 = The Imperial Declaration | |established_event2 = The Imperial Declaration | ||
|established_date2 = 14th June 1803 | |established_date2 = 14th June 1803 | ||
| | |established_event3 = Imperial Constitution enforced | ||
| | |established_date3 = 15th February 1859 | ||
|area_rank = | |area_rank = | ||
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The | The Empire of the Rhinelandess, commonly called the Empire or the Rhinelandes, is a country consisting of 16 states, a Federal District of the Capitol and several free imperial cities (self-governing autonomous cities). With an estimated population of over 94 million, the Rhinelandes is one of the most populous countries in the region. The capital of Kaiserstadt is located in the Federal District of the Capitol, and the most populous city is the free imperial city of Wohlstands. | ||
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[brief history overview] | [brief history overview] | ||
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Ever since Confederation in 1759, the | Ever since Confederation in 1759, the Empire has been a military, technological and industrial global power. A highly developed country, The Rhinelandes is one of the region's largest economies and is a hub for business and trade with the Wohlstands financial district being the national hub for business and trade. | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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The name 'the Rhinelandes' comes from the geographical area over which the nation resides. The river Rhine runs through the entire country and has been a major resource for the nations that resided in the area prior to confederation. The river is also a centre for the local culture with the prior-confederation nations that residing along the path of the river having a similar culture to one another. Due to the significance of the river economically and culturally, upon confederation, the name of the Rhinelandes was chosen to show the equality of all the new states that made up the confederacy. | The name 'the Rhinelandes' comes from the geographical area over which the nation resides. The river Rhine runs through the entire country and has been a major resource for the nations that resided in the area prior to confederation. The river is also a centre for the local culture with the prior-confederation nations that residing along the path of the river having a similar culture to one another. Due to the significance of the river economically and culturally, upon confederation, the name of the Rhinelandes was chosen to show the equality of all the new states that made up the confederacy. | ||
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The correct term for a citizen of the Rhinelandes is | After the Imperial Declaration in 1803, the Confederacy became the Empire and from that point, the name of 'the Rhinelandes' fell out of favour with many of the citizenry. Later generations became more dedicated to the Rhinelandes imperial ambitions and the sense of Empire and Imperial prospects quickly dominated the lives of the people. By 1859, when the new Imperial Constitution came into effect, the formal classification of the Rhinelandes was changed from a confederacy to an Empire, which also reflected its more federal rather than confederate political structure. Since 1859, the common way to refer to the nation is as 'the Empire'. | ||
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The correct term for a citizen of the Rhinelandes is an "Imperial" or a "Rhiner". | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Politics and Government== | ==Politics and Government== | ||
The | The Rhinelandes is a federal, parliamentary, constitutional monarachy. The head of state is the Monarch, since 2004 it has been Emperor Wilhelm IV. The head of government is technically also the Emperor however this role is carried out on a day to day basis by the Federal Chancellor, since 2010 that has been Chancellor Lutz Kleiber of the Conservative Party. | ||
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Federal legislative power is vested in the [[Imperial Parliament of The Rhinelandes|Imperial Parliament]] consisting of the Senate and the [[Bundestag of the Rhinelandes|Bundestag]]. Members of the Bundestag (lower house) are called Representatives, and are elected through direct elections using a first past the post system for individual constituencies. Members of the Senate are called Senators and are appointed via different mechanisms ''(see the [[Imperial Parliament of The Rhinelandes|Imperial Parliament]])''. Since 1977, the Conservative, Democratic Social Democratic, Liberal, Green, Labour and Rhineland National Parties have always had members in the Bundestag. | Federal legislative power is vested in the [[Imperial Parliament of The Rhinelandes|Imperial Parliament]] consisting of the Senate and the [[Bundestag of the Rhinelandes|Bundestag]]. Members of the Bundestag (lower house) are called Representatives, and are elected through direct elections using a first past the post system for individual constituencies. Members of the Senate are called Senators and are appointed via different mechanisms ''(see the [[Imperial Parliament of The Rhinelandes|Imperial Parliament]])''. Since 1977, the Conservative, Democratic Social Democratic, Liberal, Green, Labour and Rhineland National Parties have always had members in the Bundestag. | ||
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====Government Formation and Coalitions==== | ====Government Formation and Coalitions==== | ||
Due to the wide range of political parties and their varying strengths across the States of the | Due to the wide range of political parties and their varying strengths across the States of the Empire, it is extremely unlikely that any one party secures a majority in the Bundestag and form a government on their own. As a result, nearly every government in Imperial history has been a coalition one which means that after Federal Elections, there is often a period of 1-2 months where there are extensive negotiations between political parties which try to find compromises in order to form a coalition government. The leader of a coalition which can secure a majority in the Bundestag is then invited by the Monarch to form a Government. Because of this, groups have developed over the decades between political parties. On the right of the political spectrum, the usual coalition partners are the Conservatives and Democrats, with the Conservatives often being the largest party. The name given to the coalition when the Conservatives and Democrats are in government is the 'Grand Coalition'. On the left of the political spectrum, the usual coalition partners are the Social Democrats and Labour, with the SDP often being the largest party. The name given to the coalition when the SDP and Labour are in government is the 'Progressive Coalition'. | ||
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===Judicial System=== | ===Judicial System=== | ||
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority within the | The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority within the Empire under the Monarch. | ||
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===Armed Forces=== | ===Armed Forces=== | ||
The | The Empire of the Rhinelandes does not possess nuclear weapons. | ||
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===Foreign Relations=== | ===Foreign Relations=== | ||
The | The Empire of the Rhinelandes is not a member of the World Assembly. | ||
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===Energy=== | ===Energy=== | ||
The | The Empire of the Rhinelandes is a world leader in green energy. The Empire operates one of the largest wind farms in the region and is also home to 20 nuclear power plants which supply over 30% of the nation's energy demands. | ||
===Industry=== | ===Industry=== | ||
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===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Children are required by law to remain in full time education until the age of 16. Public education is free for all students, however, there are numerous private schools, which do charge fees. All schools are required to follow a national curriculum but states and free imperial cities can also require their schools to teach an additional supplemental state/free-city curriculum. | |||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
Since 1978, the | Since 1978, the Empire does not maintain a state religion. This was cemented in 1984 by the 23rd Ammendment which was adopted to the Constitution and enshrines the seperation of Church and State. | ||
===Culture=== | ===Culture=== | ||
Revision as of 20:24, 16 September 2020
The Empire of the Rhinelandes The Rhinelandes | |
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 Flag
 Coat of Arms
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| Motto: "In der einheit stehen wir" | |
| Anthem: God Save the Emperor | |
 Map of the Rhinelandes | |
| Capital | Kaiserstadt |
| Largest | Wohlstands |
| Official languages | English, German |
| Recognised national languages | English, German |
| Ethnic groups (2018) | 86.5% White, 6.4% Black, 3.9% Asian, 5.2% Other |
| Demonym(s) | Imperial, Rhiner |
| Government | Federal, Parliamentary, Constitutional Monarchy |
• Emperor | Wilhelm IV |
• Crown Prince | Prince Frederick |
• Chancellor | Lutz Kleiber |
• Senate Speaker | Erna Leitner |
• Bundestag President | Lennart Roth |
• Lord Chief Justice | Irene Hagel |
| Federal, Parliamentaray, Constitutional Monarchy | |
• Acts of Confederation | 5th October 1759 |
• The Imperial Declaration | 14th June 1803 |
• Imperial Constitution enforced | 15th February 1859 |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 94,216,864 |
• 2018 census | 92,167,179 |
| HDI |  0.914very high |
| Currency | Frank ($) |
| Time zone | CRT (Central Rhinelandes Time) |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +18 |
The Empire of the Rhinelandess, commonly called the Empire or the Rhinelandes, is a country consisting of 16 states, a Federal District of the Capitol and several free imperial cities (self-governing autonomous cities). With an estimated population of over 94 million, the Rhinelandes is one of the most populous countries in the region. The capital of Kaiserstadt is located in the Federal District of the Capitol, and the most populous city is the free imperial city of Wohlstands.
[brief history overview]
Ever since Confederation in 1759, the Empire has been a military, technological and industrial global power. A highly developed country, The Rhinelandes is one of the region's largest economies and is a hub for business and trade with the Wohlstands financial district being the national hub for business and trade.
Etymology
The name 'the Rhinelandes' comes from the geographical area over which the nation resides. The river Rhine runs through the entire country and has been a major resource for the nations that resided in the area prior to confederation. The river is also a centre for the local culture with the prior-confederation nations that residing along the path of the river having a similar culture to one another. Due to the significance of the river economically and culturally, upon confederation, the name of the Rhinelandes was chosen to show the equality of all the new states that made up the confederacy.
After the Imperial Declaration in 1803, the Confederacy became the Empire and from that point, the name of 'the Rhinelandes' fell out of favour with many of the citizenry. Later generations became more dedicated to the Rhinelandes imperial ambitions and the sense of Empire and Imperial prospects quickly dominated the lives of the people. By 1859, when the new Imperial Constitution came into effect, the formal classification of the Rhinelandes was changed from a confederacy to an Empire, which also reflected its more federal rather than confederate political structure. Since 1859, the common way to refer to the nation is as 'the Empire'.
The correct term for a citizen of the Rhinelandes is an "Imperial" or a "Rhiner".
History
Geography
Climate
Environment
Politics and Government
The Rhinelandes is a federal, parliamentary, constitutional monarachy. The head of state is the Monarch, since 2004 it has been Emperor Wilhelm IV. The head of government is technically also the Emperor however this role is carried out on a day to day basis by the Federal Chancellor, since 2010 that has been Chancellor Lutz Kleiber of the Conservative Party.
Federal legislative power is vested in the Imperial Parliament consisting of the Senate and the Bundestag. Members of the Bundestag (lower house) are called Representatives, and are elected through direct elections using a first past the post system for individual constituencies. Members of the Senate are called Senators and are appointed via different mechanisms (see the Imperial Parliament). Since 1977, the Conservative, Democratic Social Democratic, Liberal, Green, Labour and Rhineland National Parties have always had members in the Bundestag.
The Monarch, currently Emperor Wilhelm IV, is the head of state and invested primarily with representative responsibilities and powers. The second-highest official in the order of precedence, outside of the Imperial Household, is the Crown Prince who is, by virtue of their office, Lord Speaker of the Senate. The third-highesst official in the order of precedence is the President of the Bundestag, who is elected by the memebers of the Bundestag and responsible for overseeing the daily sessions of the chamber and presiding over debates. The President of the Bundestag is required to be impartial and non-partisan and as such must resign any political party membership before assuming their role as President. The fourth-highest official and the head of government is the Federal Chancellor, who is appointed by the Monarch after being nominated by the party or coalition with the most seats in the Bundestag. The Chancellor, currently Lutz Kleiber, is the head of government and exercises executive power through their Cabinet.
Federal Government
The federal government is led by the Chancellor who is the leader of the largest party / coalition in the Bundestag. The Chancellor nominates Representatives to the Monarch for the Monarch to appoint them as Secretaries or Ministers of State who will then lead government departments and agencies. These appointees must be members of the Bundestag and as such are directly responsible to the Bundestag. Secretaries of State lead government departments with Ministers of State serve under Secretaries of State by leading intra-department bodies.
Within the Cabinet itself, there are 4 great offices of state:
- Secretary of State for the Interior
- Secretary of State for Foreign and Imperial Affairs
- Secretary of State for Finance
- Secretary of State for Defence
For urgent and important matters of State, the Chancellor may often only call upon these 4 officers of state for advice and consultation instead of summoning the entire cabinet which itself consists of over 25 secretaries of state. Weekly full cabinet meetings are required by the Constitution and are chaired by the Monarch at the Imperial Palace. Subcommittees of the Cabinet are not held at the Palace nor are they attended by the Monarch.
Government Formation and Coalitions
Due to the wide range of political parties and their varying strengths across the States of the Empire, it is extremely unlikely that any one party secures a majority in the Bundestag and form a government on their own. As a result, nearly every government in Imperial history has been a coalition one which means that after Federal Elections, there is often a period of 1-2 months where there are extensive negotiations between political parties which try to find compromises in order to form a coalition government. The leader of a coalition which can secure a majority in the Bundestag is then invited by the Monarch to form a Government. Because of this, groups have developed over the decades between political parties. On the right of the political spectrum, the usual coalition partners are the Conservatives and Democrats, with the Conservatives often being the largest party. The name given to the coalition when the Conservatives and Democrats are in government is the 'Grand Coalition'. On the left of the political spectrum, the usual coalition partners are the Social Democrats and Labour, with the SDP often being the largest party. The name given to the coalition when the SDP and Labour are in government is the 'Progressive Coalition'.
Judicial System
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority within the Empire under the Monarch.
Armed Forces
The Empire of the Rhinelandes does not possess nuclear weapons.
Foreign Relations
The Empire of the Rhinelandes is not a member of the World Assembly.
Economy
Energy
The Empire of the Rhinelandes is a world leader in green energy. The Empire operates one of the largest wind farms in the region and is also home to 20 nuclear power plants which supply over 30% of the nation's energy demands.
Industry
Infrastructure
Transport
Public transport is free for the elderly and discounted for students, the disabled and members of the armed forces.
Demographics
Largest Cities
Education
Children are required by law to remain in full time education until the age of 16. Public education is free for all students, however, there are numerous private schools, which do charge fees. All schools are required to follow a national curriculum but states and free imperial cities can also require their schools to teach an additional supplemental state/free-city curriculum.
Religion
Since 1978, the Empire does not maintain a state religion. This was cemented in 1984 by the 23rd Ammendment which was adopted to the Constitution and enshrines the seperation of Church and State.
Culture
Music and Art
Cuisine
Sports
The national sport is Football (Girdiron football).