Eastarland

Kingdom of Eastarland Eastarlandischen Kōninrīek
Flag Large coat of Arms
Motto: "Loyalty to the Crown and Fatherland" ("Loyalitot zu der Kronen und den Vaterland")
Anthem: "Forward and only forward, Eastarland!" ("Vorwērte und nur vorwērte, Eastarland!")
The Location of the UST in east Ophion The Location of the UST in east Ophion
Capital	Phanuburg
Largest city	Fedderg
Official languages	Eastarlandian
Recognised national languages	Eastarlandian
Ethnic groups (2020)	Eastarlandian (91%) Ykanjoans (3.1%) Castarilians (2.7%) Scousers (2.4%) Other (0.8%)
Demonym(s)	Eastarlandian
Government	Unitary Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy
• King	Edward XI
• Prime Minister	Josef Kalter
• Сhairman of the Senate	Herbert Speer
• Сhairman of the Kōninstag	Emilia Orenstein
• Chief of Justice	Friedrich Weiß
Legislature	States General
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	Kōninstag
Foundation
• The beginning of the statehood of the Union of Provinces of Eastarland	1579
• Unification of the Kingdom of Eastarland	1827
• Constitution	May 17, 1853
Area
• Total	612,097 km2 (236,332 sq mi)
• Water (%)	2.1%
Population
• 2020 estimate	97,428,353
• 2015 census	95,117,901
• Density	159.2/km2 (412.3/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2020 estimate
• Total	4.971 trillion
• Per capita	51,022
GDP (nominal)	2020 estimate
• Total	3.783 trillion
• Per capita	38,829
Gini (2020)	29.6 low
HDI (2020)	0.934 very high
Currency	Ducat (D) (EAD)
Time zone	UTC+2 (East Time)
Date format	yyyy,dd,mm
Driving side	right
Calling code	+370
ISO 3166 code	ETL
Internet TLD	.etl

Eastarland [əistarlant], officially the Kingdom of Eastarland (Eastarlandischen Kōninrīek [əistarlandiʃen kœninri: k]) is a country on the eastern continent of Anteria. The area of ​​the territory is 612,097 km2. The population as of December 31, 2020 is 97,428,353.

Located in the center of the eastern continent, it is washed by the waters of the World Ocean and the Amber Strait in the west. It shares borders with Land2020 in the north, Castarilia in the east, Ykanjo in the south.

According to the state structure, it is a unitary state, it consists of 7 regions (Lōwien, Frieschern, Āstravia, Paringien, Kliben-Maaste, Braite, Zūdderland). The form of government is a constitutional parliamentary monarchy. The King of Eastarland since 3 August 2016 is Edward XI from the Kataringen-Faerzollen dynasty, since 26 April 2017 Josef Kalter has been the Prime Minister and Head of Government.

The capital is Phanuburg. The largest city is Fedderg. The state language is Eastarlandian.

The national flag is a blue cloth, with a size of 2: 3, traditionally symbolizing prosperity in Easterland culture, in the upper left corner is the heraldic cross of the Kataringen-Faerzollen dynasty, which symbolizes the rule of this dynasty in Eastarland. On the right side of the flag is the small coat of arms of Eastarland (a black coat of arms in a white frame with an Eastarland cross, on top is the crown of the Kingdom of Eastarland, and below there are two olive branches symbolizing greatness).

Coat of arms - in the center there is a small coat of arms, framed by a golden frame, as a symbol of wealth. On the sides there are two heraldic lions holding a small coat of arms, wearing crowns and spruce branches, which personify the Eastarland forest, fastened with the "Cross of Courage" - a national award for special services to the Fatherland and the Crown.

Anthem - "Forward and only forward, Eastarland!"

Eastarland is a country with a dynamically developing economy. GDP for 2020 was 4.971 trillion ducats (about 51.022 ducats per capita). The monetary unit is the Eastarlandian ducat.

Geografy

Relief

The northern part of Eastarland is a low-lying plain formed during the Ice Age (North Eastarland Plain, lowest point Neuen Saffen, 6.31 m below sea level). The surface of the lowland has preserved traces of ancient glaciation - chains of low moraine ridges and hills. The western part of the lowland is occupied by swampy lowlands, the formation of which is caused by the subsidence of the platform. In the central part of the country, forest-covered foothills adjoin the lowlands from the south. The highest point is Jōrwin Mountain, 3243 m.

Rivers and lakes

A large number of rivers flow through the territory of Eastarland, the largest of which are: Osterkat, Killien, Goder. The largest lake in Eastarland is Gōeldehir, with an area of 1140 km² and a depth of 630 m. The lake is connected by a narrow Astiel strait in the west with the Amber Sea, and in the east with the Stober strait with the Castarilian Bay.

Climate

In general, the climate is temperate, maritime, characterized by cool summers and rather warm winters. The average temperature in July is + 16 ... + 17 ° C, in January - about + 2 ° C on the coast and slightly colder inland. The absolute maximum air temperature (+ 38.6 ° C) was recorded on August 10, 1954 in Drasau, the absolute minimum (−27.4 ° C) was recorded on January 29, 1962 in Litburg. In winter, when anticyclones arrive, the temperature drops below 0 ° C, snow falls, and channels and lakes are covered with ice. Although there is an average of 650 to 750 mm of precipitation per year, rarely a day goes by without rain. There are often fogs, sometimes it snows in winter. Truly extreme natural events (severe droughts, tornadoes, storms, severe frost or heat) are relatively rare.

State structure

Migration policy

After a series of terrorist acts in the world, the government has consistently tightened immigration laws. Anti-immigration measures have significantly reduced the inflow of certain categories of migrants to Eastarland. In particular, in 2018, 4198 entry permits for family reunification were issued, which is 70% less than in 2013, and 1038 people were granted political asylum (82.5% less). At the same time, over the period 2013-2018, the number of those who received a study visa increased from 10 to 28.4 thousand people (an increase of 2.8 times), and those who entered on a work visa - from 5.9 to 12.8 thousand people (an increase 100%). In 2019, the measures were further tightened - in particular, a point system was introduced for spouses of immigrants wishing to enter the country.

Economy

Agriculture

Eastarland has a highly productive agriculture. It occupies a leading position in the world in terms of agricultural production, grain production, livestock products and milk. Eastarland is a land of predominantly small family farms. Agricultural production efficiency is very high. At the same time Eastarland lags behind in the average yield of corn and sugar beet. In the agro-industrial complex, agriculture plays a subordinate role.

Livestock breeding provides about 70% of marketable agricultural products. Cattle breeding is the main branch of animal husbandry, it provides more than 2/5 of all marketable agricultural products, with the main part being milk (about ¼). Pig breeding is in second place. The country's self-sufficiency in milk and beef systematically exceeds 100%, but in pork it is less than 4/5.

Dairy and beef cattle breeding is most typical for well-moistened coastal areas, rich in meadows and pastures, as well as for the periphery of urban agglomerations. Due to the rather cold winter, stall keeping is common. Pig breeding is developed everywhere, but especially in areas close to the ports of import of imported feed, areas of sugar beet, potato and fodder root crops cultivation. Broiler production, production of eggs, veal, and pig breeding are concentrated in large livestock farms, the location of which depends little on natural factors. There are much more fodder crops than food crops, since a large amount of fodder grains, especially corn, are imported. However, the country ranked (2014) seventh in the world in terms of wheat exports (8.2 million tons). Of great importance is the cultivation of fodder root crops (fodder beets, etc.), corn for green fodder and silage, alfalfa, clover and other fodder grasses. Of the oilseeds, the most important is rapeseed, the crops of which are more than 10 times higher than those of sunflower.

In areas with high natural soil fertility, the main crops are wheat, barley, maize and sugar beets. The poorer soils of the Northern Lowland and the middle-altitude mountains are traditionally used for sowing rye, oats, potatoes and natural forage crops. The traditional nature of Eastarlandian agriculture has significantly changed technological progress. Today, the so-called light soils are valued more, due to their suitability for machine cultivation, using artificial fertilizers; for example, corn is now widely cultivated in the Northern Lowlands, where it replaces potatoes.

Viticulture surpasses, in marketable products, fruit growing and vegetable growing combined. Vineyards are located mainly in the valleys of Osterkat, Godera and other rivers.