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The '''Kingdom of Gallambria''', commonly known as '''Gallambria''' or '''Kouratearoa''' in [[Mārenai language|te reo Mārenai]], is a {{wp|sovereign nation|sovereign country}} in [[Marenesia]]. | The '''United Kingdom of Gallambria''', commonly known as '''Gallambria''' or '''Kouratearoa''' in [[Mārenai language|te reo Mārenai]], is a {{wp|sovereign nation|sovereign country}} in [[Marenesia]]. With an area of {{convert|506,052|km2|mi2}}, Gallambria is the largest country by area in [[Marenesia]], and the wurld's [[List_of_countries_on_Eurth_by_area|twelfth-largest country]]. | ||
[[Mārenai people|Indigenous Gallambrians]] have inhabited the island for approximately 1200 years. The [[Europan exploration of Gallambria]] commenced in the mid- | [[Mārenai people|Indigenous Gallambrians]] have inhabited the island for approximately 1200 years. The [[Europan exploration of Gallambria]] commenced in the mid-15th century with the arrival of [[Europa (Continent)|Europan]] explorers during the !{Age of Discovery}. In 1492, Gallambria's eastern coast was claimed by [[Great Anglia]] and initially settled through a mix of voluntary migration and gifted land agreements. Over the following century, the Anglo-Europan population grew steadily and most of the island had been explored and additional colonies were established. During the first half of the 17th Century, a number of wars were fought between the separatist North and the Anglian-backed loyalist South. Following the defeat of the loyalists at the [[Battle of Brecknock (Gallambria)|Battle of Brecknock]] during the [[Second Union War (Gallambria)|Second Union War]], Great Anglia officially recognised terms of secession and independence of the North. Following the passing of the Acts of Union on 12 April 1646, which put into effect the Terms of Union, the former colonies and duchies were united as the ''United Kingdom of Gallambria''. Gallambria has since maintained a stable liberal democratic political system and wealthy market economy. | ||
==Etymology | Politically, Gallambria is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Gallambria's population of nearly 58 million, is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated in the north-east and central south-west. Bromwich is the nation's capital, while the largest cities, are Aberdeen, Thirlmere, Newport and Sutherland. Gallambria's demography has been shaped by centuries of immigration, with immigrants accounting for 11% of the country's population. Gallambria's abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade relations are crucial to the country's economy, which generates its income from various sources including services, banking, maufacturing, agriculture and research. | ||
Gallambria is a highly developed country with a high-income economy; it has the worlds [x]-largest economy, [x]-highest per capita income and [x]-highest Human Development Index. Gallambria is a regional power, and has the world's [x]-highest military expenditure. Gallambria ranks highly in quality of life, democracy, health, education, economic freedom, civil liberties, safety and political rights. It is a member of international groups including [[Tricontinental Defence Treaty Organisation|TRIDENT]], [[Argic-Thalassan-Alharun Regional Association|ATARA]], [[Group of Island Nations|GIN]], [[Eurth Group of 7|G7]] and the [[Marenesian Forum]]. | |||
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In 1598, [[First Union War (Gallambria)|war]] broke out between the secessionist north, and loyalist south. The Northern Colonies, under the flag of the then First Duke of Caledon, Thomas de Ashkam, sought to secede from Anglia to form a independent nation. The First Union War lasted till Novemenber of 1599, with the North taking control of colonies in the Midlands and Central-West regions. Between 1599 and 1605, a number of skirmishes broke out between the north and south, resulting in more colonies falling to the control of the Separationists. Ashkam died in 1607, where his son Edward de Ashkam inherited the titles and claims of his late father. | |||
In 1609, the Colonial Governors of the North and the Separationist Dukes held a [[Fenworth Conference (Gallambria)|series of meetings]] to determine the terms of secession from Great Anglia which were delivered to King {?} by Edward de Ashkam on the 19 April 1610. During his absence, the conference had met and electected the Duke as the first {{wp|elective monarchy|elected monarch}} of the Kingdom of North Gallambria. His reign as King of North Gallambria lasted forty years, during which, he established Fenworth as the capital and commercial centre of North Gallambria. While the King of Great Anglia and the Governors of the South, did not recognise the Secession of the North, efforts were made by either side to unite the north and the south, and return its control back to the King of Great Anglia. This resulted in 1642, [[Second Union War (Gallambria)|war]] being declared by Anglian-backed loyalist forces against the separatist north.--> | |||
==Etymology== | |||
{{anchor|Etymology}} | |||
The name ''Gallambria'' (pronounced {{IPAc-en|g|ɔː|l|.|eɪ|m|.|b|ɹ|i|.|ə}} in Gallambrian-Anglish) is derived from the !Latin ''Galla'' ("Oak Apple"), from when early Europan explorers noticed that oak trees native to the island, were abundant with gallnuts, which they used in early medicine and also in leather tanning. | |||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Indigenous peoples=== | |||
{{main|Prehistory of Gallambria|Mārenai people|l2=Indigenous Gallambrians}} | |||
Human habitation of Gallambrian is known to have ben at least 1,700 years ago, with the migration of people by sea crossings from what is now Marenesia Minor. The oldest human remains found are located at the Te Aroha Burial Grounds, which have been dated to around 750 {{wp|Common Era|CE}}. Researchers suggest that these remains are those of the original Marenesian settlers. At the time of first Europan contact, most Mārenai were hunter-gathers with complex economies and socieites. Mārenai Gallambrians have a oral culture with spiritual values based on reverence for the sea. | |||
===Prior to the Treaty of Union=== | |||
===From the Treaty of Union to the Bashan Offensive=== | |||
===Interwar years and the Great Alharun War=== | |||
===Postwar 20th Century=== | |||
===21st Century=== | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
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[[Gallambrian Armed Forces|His Majesty's Armed Forces]] consist of three profession service braches: The Royal Gallambrian Naval Service, consisting of the [[Royal Gallambrian Navy]] and the [[Royal Gallambrian Marines]], the [[Gallambrian Army]], and the [[Royal Gallambrian Air Force]]. | [[Gallambrian Armed Forces|His Majesty's Armed Forces]] consist of three profession service braches: The Royal Gallambrian Naval Service, consisting of the [[Royal Gallambrian Navy]] and the [[Royal Gallambrian Marines]], the [[Gallambrian Army]], and the [[Royal Gallambrian Air Force]]. | ||
The armed forces of Gallambria are managed by the [[Ministry of Defence (Gallambria)|Ministry of Defence]] and controlled by the [[Defence Council (Gallambria)|Defence Council]], chaired by the Secretary of State for Defence. The {{wp|Commander-in-Chief}} is the [[Monarchy of Gallambria|Gallambrian monarch]], to whom members of the armed | The armed forces of Gallambria are managed by the [[Ministry of Defence (Gallambria)|Ministry of Defence]] and controlled by the [[Defence Council (Gallambria)|Defence Council]], chaired by the Secretary of State for Defence. The {{wp|Commander-in-Chief}} is the [[Monarchy of Gallambria|Gallambrian monarch]], to whom members of the armed | ||
forces swear an oath of allegiance. The Armed Forces are charges with protecting Gallambria and its overseas territories, promoting Gallambrian interests overseas and supporting regional and international stability efforts. They are active and regular participants in | forces swear an oath of allegiance. The Armed Forces are charges with protecting Gallambria and its overseas territories, promoting Gallambrian interests overseas and supporting regional and international stability efforts. They are active and regular participants in [[Tricontinental_Defence_Treaty_Organisation|TRIDENT]], including the [[Allied Rapid Reaction Force (TRIDENT)|Allied Rapid Reaction Force]], the (TBD Defence Arrangement), [[Rim of the Adlantic Exercise (Eurth)|RIMAD]], and other worldwide coalition operations. Overseas garrisons and facilities are maintained in [[Iverica]], [[Seylos]], and [[Bashan Protectorate|Bashan]]. | ||
[[Tricontinental_Defence_Treaty_Organisation|TRIDENT]], including the [[Allied Rapid Reaction Force (TRIDENT)|Allied Rapid Reaction Force]], the (TBD Defence Arrangement), [[ | |||
The Gallambrian armed forces played a key role in establishing Gallambria as a dominant regional power in the mid-20th century. By emerging victorious from conflicts, Gallambria has often been able to decisively influence world events. Since the beginning of the 21st century, Gallambria has | The Gallambrian armed forces played a key role in establishing Gallambria as a dominant regional power in the mid-20th century. By emerging victorious from conflicts, Gallambria has often been able to decisively influence world events. Since the beginning of the 21st century, Gallambria has remained a major military power. Following the end of the [[Great Alharun War]], defence policy has a stated assumption that "the most demanding operations" will happen within Gallambria's sphere of influence and will require the cooperation of established alliances. | ||
remained a major military power. Following the end of the [[Great Alharun War]], defence policy has a stated assumption that "the most demanding operations" will happen within Gallambria's sphere of influence and will require the cooperation of established alliances. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
===Overview=== | ===Overview=== | ||
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Anglish is the predominant language in Gallambria, spoken by 96.2% of the population. Gallambrian Anglish is similar to Standard Anglish. | Anglish is the predominant language in Gallambria, spoken by 96.2% of the population. Gallambrian Anglish is similar to Standard Anglish. | ||
After the [[Great Alharun War]], Mārenai were discouraged from speaking their own language (te reo Mārenai) in schools and workplaces, and it existed as a community language only in a few remote areas. It has recently undergone a process of revitalisation, being declared one of Gallambria's official languages in 2019, | After the [[Great Alharun War]], Mārenai were discouraged from speaking their own language (te reo Mārenai) in schools and workplaces, and it existed as a community language only in a few remote areas. It has recently undergone a process of revitalisation, being declared one of Gallambria's official languages in 2019, and is spoken by 6.8% of the population. There are now Mārenai language-immersion schools and various media outlets that broadcast predominantly in Mārenai. | ||
and is spoken by 6.8% of the population. There are now Mārenai language-immersion schools and various media outlets that broadcast predominantly in Mārenai. | |||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
Forms of Christianity have dominated religous life in Gallambria for over 400 years. Although the majority of citizens still identify with Christianity in many surveys, regular church attendance has fallen dramatically since the middle of the 20th century, while immigration and demographic | Forms of Christianity have dominated religous life in Gallambria for over 400 years. Although the majority of citizens still identify with Christianity in many surveys, regular church attendance has fallen dramatically since the middle of the 20th century, while immigration and demographic change have contributed to the growth of other faiths, most notably Salam. This has led some commentators to variously describe Gallambria as a multi-faith, secularised, or post-Christian society. | ||
change have contributed to the growth of other faiths, most notably Salam. This has led some commentators to variously describe Gallambria as a multi-faith, secularised, or post-Christian society. | |||
In the 2018 census, 51.9% of respondent identified with one or more religions, including 58.4% identifying as Christians. Another 36.3% indicated that they had no religion. Of those who affiliate with a particular Christian denomination, the main responses were [[Anglianism]] (25.7%), [[Catholic_Church_(Eurth)|Catholicism]] (12.6%), | In the 2018 census, 51.9% of respondent identified with one or more religions, including 58.4% identifying as Christians. Another 36.3% indicated that they had no religion. Of those who affiliate with a particular Christian denomination, the main responses were [[Anglianism]] (25.7%), [[Catholic_Church_(Eurth)|Catholicism]] (12.6%), and other Protestant denominations (19.9%). The Mārenai-based Wirangi religion (1.2%) is also Christian in origin. Immigration and demographic change in recent decades have contributed to the growth of minority relgions, such as Salam (1.2%) and Yehudah (0.9%). The Greater Bromwich Region exhibited the greatest cultural diversity. | ||
and other Protestant denominations (19.9%). The Mārenai-based Wirangi religion (1.2%) is also Christian in origin. Immigration and demographic change in recent decades have contributed to the growth of minority relgions, such as Salam (1.2%) and Yehudah (0.9%). The Greater Bromwich Region exhibited the greatest cultural diversity. | |||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Primary and Secondary schooling is compulsory for children aged 6 to 16, with the majority attending from the age of 5. There are 13 school years and attending state (public) schools is free to Gallambrian citizens and permanent residents from a person's 5th birthday to the end of the calendar year following their 19th birthday. | Primary and Secondary schooling is compulsory for children aged 6 to 16, with the majority attending from the age of 5. There are 13 school years and attending state (public) schools is free to Gallambrian citizens and permanent residents from a person's 5th birthday to the end of the calendar year following their 19th birthday. | ||
Gallambria has an adult literacy rate of 98%, and over half of the population aged 15 to 29 hold a tertiary education. There are four types of government-owned tertiary institutions: universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, and specialists colleges. | Gallambria has an adult literacy rate of 98%, and over half of the population aged 15 to 29 hold a tertiary education. There are four types of government-owned tertiary institutions: universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, and specialists colleges. | ||
===Health=== | ===Health=== | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
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Kingdom of Gallambria Kouratearoa | |
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 Royal Coat of Arms
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| Motto: "Tini Whetu, e Iti Te Poleao" The stars are many, but a little black cloud hides them | |
| Anthem: "God Defend our Gracious King" | |
 Location of Gallambria including the Gallambrian Adlantic Ocean Territory | |
| Location | Marenesia |
| Capital | Browmich |
| Official languages | Anglish, Mārenai, GSL |
| Religion (2018) |
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| Demonym(s) | Gallambrian |
| Government | Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
• Monarch | King Albert II |
| Nadia Burnett | |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| House of Lords | |
| House of Commons | |
• Water (%) | 85.8% |
| Population | |
• 2018 census | 57,990,940 |
• Density | 114.6/km2 (296.8/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | £2,985 Billion (0) |
• Per capita | £49,927 |
| Currency | Gallambrian Pound (GLP) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (GDST) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +463 |
| ISO 3166 code | GL |
| Internet TLD | .gl |
The United Kingdom of Gallambria, commonly known as Gallambria or Kouratearoa in te reo Mārenai, is a sovereign country in Marenesia. With an area of 506,052 square kilometres (195,388 sq mi), Gallambria is the largest country by area in Marenesia, and the wurld's twelfth-largest country.
Indigenous Gallambrians have inhabited the island for approximately 1200 years. The Europan exploration of Gallambria commenced in the mid-15th century with the arrival of Europan explorers during the !{Age of Discovery}. In 1492, Gallambria's eastern coast was claimed by Great Anglia and initially settled through a mix of voluntary migration and gifted land agreements. Over the following century, the Anglo-Europan population grew steadily and most of the island had been explored and additional colonies were established. During the first half of the 17th Century, a number of wars were fought between the separatist North and the Anglian-backed loyalist South. Following the defeat of the loyalists at the Battle of Brecknock during the Second Union War, Great Anglia officially recognised terms of secession and independence of the North. Following the passing of the Acts of Union on 12 April 1646, which put into effect the Terms of Union, the former colonies and duchies were united as the United Kingdom of Gallambria. Gallambria has since maintained a stable liberal democratic political system and wealthy market economy.
Politically, Gallambria is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Gallambria's population of nearly 58 million, is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated in the north-east and central south-west. Bromwich is the nation's capital, while the largest cities, are Aberdeen, Thirlmere, Newport and Sutherland. Gallambria's demography has been shaped by centuries of immigration, with immigrants accounting for 11% of the country's population. Gallambria's abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade relations are crucial to the country's economy, which generates its income from various sources including services, banking, maufacturing, agriculture and research.
Gallambria is a highly developed country with a high-income economy; it has the worlds [x]-largest economy, [x]-highest per capita income and [x]-highest Human Development Index. Gallambria is a regional power, and has the world's [x]-highest military expenditure. Gallambria ranks highly in quality of life, democracy, health, education, economic freedom, civil liberties, safety and political rights. It is a member of international groups including TRIDENT, ATARA, GIN, G7 and the Marenesian Forum.
Etymology
The name Gallambria (pronounced /ɡɔːl.eɪm.bri.ə/ in Gallambrian-Anglish) is derived from the !Latin Galla ("Oak Apple"), from when early Europan explorers noticed that oak trees native to the island, were abundant with gallnuts, which they used in early medicine and also in leather tanning.
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History
Indigenous peoples
Human habitation of Gallambrian is known to have ben at least 1,700 years ago, with the migration of people by sea crossings from what is now Marenesia Minor. The oldest human remains found are located at the Te Aroha Burial Grounds, which have been dated to around 750 CE. Researchers suggest that these remains are those of the original Marenesian settlers. At the time of first Europan contact, most Mārenai were hunter-gathers with complex economies and socieites. Mārenai Gallambrians have a oral culture with spiritual values based on reverence for the sea.
Prior to the Treaty of Union
From the Treaty of Union to the Bashan Offensive
Interwar years and the Great Alharun War
Postwar 20th Century
21st Century
Geography
Climate
Government and politics
Administrative divisions
Dependencies
Gallambria has sovereignty over 2 territories which do not form part of the Kingdom of Gallambria itself: Gallambrian Adlantic Overseas Territory and the Bashan Protectorate.
The Gallambrian Adlantic Overseas Territory is a collective of 16 constituent Islands: they are Ara'rua, Kārewa, Ma'erepu, Makei, Mar'raru, Motutapu, Oruwairua, Pukenui, Rakuira, Rangitoto, Raratoka, Takepourewa, Takutea, Taukihepa, Te Puka-Hereka, Whakaari, Wharekauri.
Law and criminal justice
Foreign relations
Military
His Majesty's Armed Forces consist of three profession service braches: The Royal Gallambrian Naval Service, consisting of the Royal Gallambrian Navy and the Royal Gallambrian Marines, the Gallambrian Army, and the Royal Gallambrian Air Force. The armed forces of Gallambria are managed by the Ministry of Defence and controlled by the Defence Council, chaired by the Secretary of State for Defence. The Commander-in-Chief is the Gallambrian monarch, to whom members of the armed forces swear an oath of allegiance. The Armed Forces are charges with protecting Gallambria and its overseas territories, promoting Gallambrian interests overseas and supporting regional and international stability efforts. They are active and regular participants in TRIDENT, including the Allied Rapid Reaction Force, the (TBD Defence Arrangement), RIMAD, and other worldwide coalition operations. Overseas garrisons and facilities are maintained in Iverica, Seylos, and Bashan.
The Gallambrian armed forces played a key role in establishing Gallambria as a dominant regional power in the mid-20th century. By emerging victorious from conflicts, Gallambria has often been able to decisively influence world events. Since the beginning of the 21st century, Gallambria has remained a major military power. Following the end of the Great Alharun War, defence policy has a stated assumption that "the most demanding operations" will happen within Gallambria's sphere of influence and will require the cooperation of established alliances.
Economy
Overview
Science and teechnology
Transport
Energy
Water supply and sanitation
Demographics
Gallambria has an average population density of 114.6 persons per square kilometre of total land area. The population is heavily concentrated on the east coast.
A census is taken in Gallambria every 5 years. in the 2018 census the total population was 57,990,940. It is the largest in Marenesia, and the 18th-largest in the wurld. Between 2009 and 2019 the population increased by an average annual rate of 0.9 per cent. This compares to 0.5 per cent per year in the period 1999 to 2009 and 0.19 per cent in the decade 1989 to 1999.
| Largest urban areas of Gallambria | |||||||||
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| Rank | Settlement | Administrative Division |
Population | Rank | Settlement | Administrative Division |
Population | ||
 Fenton Hall, University of Aberdeen  Bartham Palace, Bromwich |
1 | Aberdeen | Loddon | 8,944,711 | 11 | Tarmouth | Tarmouthshire | 564,131 |  Nielson Wharf, Newport  St Mary's Cathedral, Thirlmere |
| 2 | Bromwich | Greater Bromwich | 2,333,528 | 12 | Tamworth | Cambria | 468,053 | ||
| 3 | Thirlmere | South Loddon | 2,230,813 | 13 | Warwick | Warwickshire | 465,097 | ||
| 4 | Newport | Mercia | 1,624,851 | 14 | Rutherven | Anglesea | 441,795 | ||
| 5 | Sutherland | Southmoreland | 900,455 | 15 | St Lawrence | Caledon | 433,631 | ||
| 6 | Tilchester | Tilchestershire | 789,720 | 16 | Clarendon | Marmion | 426,120 | ||
| 7 | Murgon | Durham | 781,903 | 17 | Dunwich | Marston | 356,616 | ||
| 8 | Cairns | Ripon | 708,171 | 18 | Mellingham | Mellinghamshire | 344,204 | ||
| 9 | Curra | Mallee | 667,125 | 19 | Pontefract | South Tarkshire | 340,678 | ||
| 10 | Stretford | Stretfordshire | 626,357 | 20 | Walmington Regis | Fermoy | 328,329 | ||
Ethnicity and migration
Language
Anglish is the predominant language in Gallambria, spoken by 96.2% of the population. Gallambrian Anglish is similar to Standard Anglish.
After the Great Alharun War, Mārenai were discouraged from speaking their own language (te reo Mārenai) in schools and workplaces, and it existed as a community language only in a few remote areas. It has recently undergone a process of revitalisation, being declared one of Gallambria's official languages in 2019, and is spoken by 6.8% of the population. There are now Mārenai language-immersion schools and various media outlets that broadcast predominantly in Mārenai.
Religion
Forms of Christianity have dominated religous life in Gallambria for over 400 years. Although the majority of citizens still identify with Christianity in many surveys, regular church attendance has fallen dramatically since the middle of the 20th century, while immigration and demographic change have contributed to the growth of other faiths, most notably Salam. This has led some commentators to variously describe Gallambria as a multi-faith, secularised, or post-Christian society.
In the 2018 census, 51.9% of respondent identified with one or more religions, including 58.4% identifying as Christians. Another 36.3% indicated that they had no religion. Of those who affiliate with a particular Christian denomination, the main responses were Anglianism (25.7%), Catholicism (12.6%), and other Protestant denominations (19.9%). The Mārenai-based Wirangi religion (1.2%) is also Christian in origin. Immigration and demographic change in recent decades have contributed to the growth of minority relgions, such as Salam (1.2%) and Yehudah (0.9%). The Greater Bromwich Region exhibited the greatest cultural diversity.
Education
Primary and Secondary schooling is compulsory for children aged 6 to 16, with the majority attending from the age of 5. There are 13 school years and attending state (public) schools is free to Gallambrian citizens and permanent residents from a person's 5th birthday to the end of the calendar year following their 19th birthday. Gallambria has an adult literacy rate of 98%, and over half of the population aged 15 to 29 hold a tertiary education. There are four types of government-owned tertiary institutions: universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, and specialists colleges.