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|common_name =        Falland
|common_name =        Falland
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|image_flag =        Flag of Jena.svg
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|national_motto =    ''A Reipublicae perpetuum''
|national_motto =    ''et sic genuflexus Albertus rex''
|englishmotto =      A Republic forever
|englishmotto =      ("And so King Albert knelt")
|national_anthem =    "Rose of Falland" <br> [[File:MediaPlayer.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBQ-5uUR4r8]]
|national_anthem =    "The Georgian Rose" <br> [[File:MediaPlayer.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBQ-5uUR4r8]]
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|capital =            [[Sydenham]]
|capital =            [[Sydenham]]
|largest_settlement = [[Kirmouth]]
|largest_city = capital
|official_languages = {{wpl|English language|Fallish}}
|official_languages = {{wpl|English language|Fallish}}
|national_languages =
|national_languages =
|regional_languages = {{wpl|Scottish Gaelic|Abish}} · [[Lilledic language|Lilledic]]
|regional_languages =  
|languages_type =     
|languages_type =     
|languages =           
|languages =           
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|ethnic_groups =      65.3% {{wpl|English people|Fallish}} background <br> 34.7% Other background
|ethnic_groups =      75.3% {{wpl|English people|Fallish}} background <br> 24.7% Other background
|ethnic_groups_year = 2015
|ethnic_groups_year = 2015
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|demonym =            Fallish
|demonym =            Fallish
|government_type =    {{wpl|Federal}} {{wpl|Semi-Presidential|semi-presidential}} {{wpl|Republic|republic}}
|government_type =    {{wpl|Federalism|Federal}} {{wpl|Parliamentary system|parliamentary}} {{wpl|constitutional monarchy}}
|leader_title1 =      President
|leader_title1 =      [[Monarchy of Falland|Monarch]]
|leader_name1 = [[Nicholas Harper]]
|leader_name1 = [[Theresa of Falland|Theresa]]
|leader_title2 =      Prime Minister
|leader_title2 =      [[Prime Minister of Falland|Prime Minister]]
|leader_name2 = [[Matthew Anderson]]
|leader_name2 = [[Karren Shroff]]
|leader_title14 =      President of the National Assembly
|leader_title3 =      [[Chamber of Advisors (Falland)|Speaker of the Advisors]]
|leader_name14 = [[National Assembly (Falland)|Rhys Hart]]
|leader_name3 = [[Paul Green]]
|leader_title4 =     [[Chamber of Deputies (Falland)|Speaker of the Deputies]]
|leader_name4 = [[Matthew Hart]]
|leader_title5 =      [[Falland#Law|President of the Supreme Court]]
|leader_name5 = [[Clive Osamor]]
|legislature =        [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|Federal Parliament]]
|legislature =        [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|Federal Parliament]]
|upper_house =        [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|Federal Council]]
|upper_house =        [[Chamber of Advisors (Falland)|Chamber of Advisors]]
|lower_house =        [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|National Assembly]]
|lower_house =        [[Chamber of Deputies (Falland)|Chamber of Deputies]]
|sovereignty_type =   
|sovereignty_type =   
|sovereignty_note =  
|sovereignty_note =  
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|established_event2 = TBD
|established_event2 = TBD
|established_date2 =  30 February 0
|established_date2 =  30 February 0
|established_event3 = TBD
|established_event3 = [[First Republic of Falland|First Republic]]
|established_date3 = 30 February 0
|established_date3 = 19 July 1858
|established_event4 = Monarchy Abolished
|established_event4 = [[Kingdom of Falland (1864)|Capron Restoration]]
|established_date4 = 2 October 1839
|established_date4 = 9 April 1864
|established_event5 = Second Republic established
|established_event5 = [[Asplinist Falland|Asplinist Falland]]
|established_date5 = 30 February 1920
|established_date5 = 26 October 1926
|established_event6 = Current constitution
|established_event6 = Current constitution
|established_date6 = 7 September 1954
|established_date6 = 7 September 1944
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|established_event13 = <!--(up to 13 distinct events may be included)-->
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|population_estimate = 53,647,322
|population_estimate = 87,647,322
|population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_year = 2020
|population_estimate_year = 2023
|population_census = 51,383,992
|population_census = 84,372,472
|population_census_year = 2015
|population_census_year = 2015
|population_density_km2 =  
|population_density_km2 =  
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|HDI_year =          <!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year-->
|HDI =                0.891
|HDI =                0.891
|HDI_change =        increase/decrease/steady
|HDI_change =        increase
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|currency =          Guild
|currency =          [[Fallish Guild|Guild]] (ɢ)
|currency_code =      ɢ
|currency_code =      FGU
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'''Falland''', officially the '''Fallish Federation''' is a {{wpl|sovereign state}} in western [[Berea]]. It lies primarily on the island of Falland although it encompasses numerous other smaller islands. It shares maritime borders with X. Falland spans an area of 182,054 square kilometres (70,291 square miles) with a population of 17,182,992 over it's 7 states. Falland's capital and political centre is [[Sydenham]] whilst it's largest city and financial centre is [[Kirmouth]]. Together the Kirmouth-Sydenham urban area is the largest urban area in Falland.
'''Falland''', officially the '''Fallish Federation''' is a {{wpl|sovereign state}}  
 
Falland was first inhabited by humans around 45000 BCE. Falland takes it's name from the Falko, a {{wpl|Germanic peoples|Telmerian}} tribe. Falland was invaded by the [[Cambran Empire]] in 85 CE. Despite their stronghold in the east of Falland the Cambrans had exceptional difficulty in exerting control over the {{wpl|Scottish Gaelic|Abish}} in the north-west leading to several wars and battles with the Cambran empire eventually emerging victorious. During the fall of the Cambran empire the Abish revolted and eventually pushed the Cambrans out of Falland. The Fallish population and remaining Cambrans then launched a revolt led by [[Wynnstan the Great]] against the Abish leading to a split on the island.
 
The Kingdom of Fallia was able to exert influence over it's area of the island despite regional differences. These differences proved too much to handle and the Kingdom collapsed in 988. The division in Fallia allowed the Sarraceses and Felghnezs to invade and conquer most of Fallia. During this period Fallia began exerting it's influence on Sileria Fallia remained divided until 1567 when the conclusion of the [[17 Years' War (Falland)|17 Years' War]] led to the Kingdom of Larkshire united Fallia and invaded Sileria, [[Lilledel]] and [[Absaland]]. Sileria was integrated into Falland in 1741.
 
Falland was a major combatant in the [[Great War (Aurorum)|Great War]] for the Armala Coalition, the Fallish army suffered severe casualties and a famine in Falland occurred leading to anti-Monarchist sentiment rising. The [[Silerian War for Independence]] fuelled anti-monarchist and pro-independence sentiment in Absaland. Absish nationalists declared independence in 1918 leading to the collapse of the the Fallish monarchy and the Declaration of the Republic of Falland. The [[Fallish civil war]] led to the Republicans eventually succeeding and annexing Absaland although granting it significant autonomy. The 1954 constitution formally established the Fallish Federation. In 1993 a [[1993 Absish independence referendum|referendum]] was held where 68% of Absish voters voted against secession but voted instead to further increase it's autonomy in Falland.
 
Today Falland is a {{wpl|high-income economy}}, {{wpl|Liberal democracy}} with strong connections to it's neighbours as seen in it's membership of the [[Fallish-Silerian council]] and the [[Berean Defence Treaty Association|BDTA]] of which it is a founding member. Falland ranks highly in {{wpl|Standard of living}}, {{wpl|quality of life}}, [[Education in Falland|education]] and {{wpl|Healthcare}} and is categorised as "very high" in the {{wpl|Human Development Index}}.
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
==History==
==History==
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===Cambran rule===
===Cambran rule===
===Middle ages===
===Middle ages===
===First Republic and Capron Restoration===
[[File:Chartist meeting on Kennington Common by William Edward Kilburn 1848 - restoration1.jpg|thumb|The [[Elizabeth Square Declaration]] formally dissolved the [[Kingdom of Falland]] and established a democratic republic]]
*Angered by increasing corruption, unpopular royally appointed governments & a worsening economic state for the middle and lower classes. A popular revolution in 1850 forces the King to establish a proper constitutional monarchy and full universal male suffrage
*Emergence of the Liberal Party after suffrage enacted, successive liberal governments until 1858 when new king appoints his conservative uncle to PM and begins to roll-back some advances
*Subsequent revolution & Elizabeth Square Declaration which abolishes the monarchy, grants amnesty to the King but orders the imprisonment of the ex-PM
*Royal family flee abroad & declare new state illegitimate
*Ensuing war forces a monarchical restoration in 1858 although constitutional monarchy & universal male suffrage guaranteed
*Colonial expansion & empire
*Industrialism & economic powerhouse
*Liberal governments become increasingly pro-monarchy, rise of the Fallish Republican Party (FRP)
*FRP govt. in 1902 allied w/ left liberals, no parliamentary majority for an abolition but monarchy's popularity remains very low
*FRP ousted after colonial scandal & right Liberals + conservatives + nationalists restored to power
*Socialist Party (SP) foundation and electoral successes
*Foreign cause collapse of liberalism's support & rise of SP & FRP
*SP-FRP popular front, government & collapse due to Republican infighting
===Asplinist Falland===
[[File:Lord Rothermere (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|180px|[[Thomas Peyton-Jones]], [[Prime Minister of Falland]] (1925-1933)]]
[[File:Robert Gascoyne-Cecil 1947.jpg|thumb|left|180px|[[Edwin Bampfylde]], [[Prime Minister of Falland]] (1933-1940)]]
*Far-right Fallish National Sydicalist Fatherland Party (FNSFP) elected in 1925 election, defeating the unpopular liberal government (FNSFP wins only about 20% of the popular vote but a majority of seats bc of a majority bonus system)
*FNSFP Prime Minister Thomas Peyton-Jones begins consolidating power, sidelining his conservative allies and banning the socialist party after a series of anti-govt riots
*Current monarch seeing Asplinism as a more agreeable form of Socialism & attracted to their militarist leanings assents to granting Parliament more powers and giving Peyton-Jones emergency powers
*FNSFP one-party Asplinist state declared, all opposition parties and trade unions are disbanded followed up with a sham election
*Irredentist foreign policy expanded upon and colonial reforms enacted loosening ties with some colonies
*Peyton-Jones is ousted by more radical politicians led by former editor and propaganda minister Edwin Bampfylde
*Bampfylde takes a hard-line expansionist ideology to distract from a faltering economy
*Any potential war turns into a protracted nightmare for Bampfylde who had hoped for a quick victory, Bampfylde takes over planning the war and assumes all war ministries + foreign affairs fearing a potential coup
*Harsh repression of growing opposition movement & govt. becomes more totalitarian
*Massive military defeat causes lines to collapse, major retreats and desertion as well as decimation
*King abdicates in favour of his sister who is placed under strict house arrest
*Bampfylde & leading government officials captured & Falland fully occupied after unconditional surrender
===Contemporary period===
===Contemporary period===
[[File:Winston Churchill waves to crowds in Whitehall in London as they celebrate VE Day, 8 May 1945. H41849.jpg|thumb|230px|[[Independence Day (Falland)|Independence Day]] Celebrations after the [[Braemablair Agreement]] was signed]]
*Fallish colonies either granted independence or become international mandates, Sydenham becomes a neutral internationally governed free city whilst Falland is occupied
*Elections to a constitutional assembly see right-wing Progressives (former civil servants etc) & liberals (former establishment) win a majority combined, position of the monarchy secured despite republican grumbling from FRP & SP (election results potentially interfered w/ by occupying powers who disliked the Fallish socialists & republicans for their perceived inability to prevent the FNSFP govt.
*Monarchy referendum passes narrowly although emboldens the Socialist Party who win the first Sydenham elections whilst Falland is still occupied
*Progressive-Socialist-Liberal-Republican national unity govt. created to provide a united front for independence, Sydenham rejoins Falland (neutrality enshrined in constitution)
*Braemablair Agreement allows for Fallish independence although enshrines neutrality & bans all but defensive military action
*Welfare state created by Socialist-Republican govt.
*Cultural community established w/ former colonies
*Economic recover (Miracle on the Kir)
*Return to the international stage
*Modern 'agreeable partner' foreign policy
*Low-birth rate, reliance on immigration & other modern problems
==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Environment===
===Environment===
==Politics and government==
==Politics and government==
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Falland is a {{wpl|federal}}, {{wpl|semi-presidential}}, {{wpl|representative democracy|representative democratic}} republic. Federal {{wpl|legislature|legislative}} power is vested in the [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|Federal Parliament]] which consists of the [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|National Assembly]] and the [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|Federal Council]]. The National Assembly is elected through a {{wpl|Party list proportional representation}} (PLPR) system. Members of the Federal Council are appointed by state governments. Each state of the 7 states delegations is based on it's population in Falland with larger delegations for larger states.
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|caption1 = [[Theresa of Falland|Theresa]]<br />{{small|[[Monarchy of Falland|Queen of the Fallish]] since 1976}}
|caption2 = [[Karren Shroff]]<br />{{small|[[Prime Minister of Falland|Prime Minister]] since 2020}}
}}
===Political culture===
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| political_groups1  = '''[[Second Shroff Government|Government]] (230)'''
*{{colorbox|#0C9EFF}} [[Progressive Party (Falland)|Progressive Party]] (125)
*{{colorbox|#06CBD9}} [[Liberal Party (Falland)|Liberal Party]] (62)
*{{colorbox|#6CB63B}} [[Green Party of Falland|Green]] (43)
'''{{wpl|Opposition (politics)|Opposition}} (170)'''
*{{colorbox|#F50000}} [[Fallish Socialist Party]] (132)
*{{colorbox|#0E2A85}} [[Fallish Party]] (22)
*{{colorbox|#0E00D4}} [[Republican Party of Falland]] (8)
*{{colorbox|#FF5E6E}} [[Red-Green Movement (Falland)|Red-Green Movement]] (8)
}}


The [[President of Falland|President]], currently [[Nicholas Harper]] is the {{wpl|head of state}} and is directly elected by universal suffrage for a twice renewable 4 year term. The [[Prime Minister of Falland|Prime Minister]] is the {{wpl|head of government}} and is appointed by the President to lead the federal government. The third most senior ranking official in the Federal Government is the President of the National Assembly, currently Rhys Hart, who is elected by the National Assembly and is responsible for overseeing the body's daily sessions.
Since 1964, the party system has been dominated by the {{wpl|Centre-left politics|centre-left}} [[Social Democratic Party (Falland)|Social Democratic Party]] and the {{wpl|Liberalism|liberal}} [[Democratic Party (Falland)|Democratic Party]]. Since 1964 every President and Prime Minister has been from one of these parties. The smaller [[Absish People's Party]], a direct successor to the Absish Independence Movement has been a junior partner in several {{wpl|coalition governments}}. The {{wpl|Centre-right politics|centre-right}} [[People's Alliance (Falland)|People's Alliance]] is the third largest party in Falland. The right-wing [[Freedom Party (Falland)|Freedom Party]] has had continuous representation in the Federal Parliament since 1988 and the left-wing [[Communist Party of Falland]] has been represented in the Federal Parliament since 1926. In 2018 the {{wpl|populism|populist}} [[New Falland]] party won representation for the first time on an anti-establishment platform. Since the [[2018 Fallish legislative election|2018 legislative election]], the Democratic Party and the Absish People's Party has been the ruling coalition.
===States of Falland===
===States of Falland===
{{main|States of Falland}}
{{main|States of Falland}}
Falland is divided into 7 states. Of these administrative divisions, 3 are States, 2 are Free Cities, 1 is an Autonomous State and 1 is a Free State. Each State has a varying level of autonomy, separate legislatures and governments and separate constitutions. Absaland and Lilledel are the only two states which have a regional language alongside Fallish as their official languages, both of these states also have more autonomy than other states with Absaland having full fiscal autonomy from Falland.
Falland is divided into X states. Of these administrative divisions, X are States and X are Free Cities. Each State has a varying level of autonomy, separate legislatures and governments and separate constitutions.  
{| class="wikitable"
!Map!!Name!!Administrative centre!!Population!!Head of Government
|-
| rowspan="18" |<center>{{Falland labelled map}}</center>
! colspan="5" |[[States of Falland]]
|-
|[[Absaland]]||[[Rosgar]]||X||Eòin Siosal ([[Absish People's Party|PA]])
|-
|[[Kirmouth]]||[[Kirmouth]]||X||Aaron Sutton ([[Social Democratic Party (Falland)|SDP]])
|-
|[[Larkshire]]||[[Rainham]]||X||Cameron Lowe ([[Democratic Party (Falland)|DP]])
|-
|[[Lilledel]]||[[Nebligen]]||X||TBD (TBD)<br>TBD (TBD)<br>TBD (TBD)
|-
|[[Sleafolk]]||[[Fakenwick]]||X||Kit Willis ([[Democratic Party (Falland)|DP]])
|-
|[[Solland]]||[[Ulthwaite]]||X||Grayson Bell ([[Social Democratic Party (Falland)|SDP]])
|-
|[[Sydenham]]||[[Sydenham]]||X||Tessa Chambers ([[Social Democratic Party (Falland)|SDP]])
|-
|}
 
===Law===
===Law===
===Foreign relations===
===Foreign relations===
[[File:Falkner in Falland.jpeg|thumb|right|Fallish [[Cabinet of Falland|Foreign Minister]] Libby Byrne (left) with [[Thomas Falkner]] in 2020]]
[[File:No. 1 Millbank.jpg|thumb|left|[[Falland#Foreign relations|Ministry of External Affairs]] head office in [[Sydenham]]]]
Falland has been a permanent member of the AN [[Assembly of Nations#AN Security Council|Security Council]] since it's creation in 1917. Falland's membership on the Security Council has come into scrutiny due to it's comparably small population and military compared to the other members of the council. When it became clear to the Monarchists during the Fallish civil war that a Republican victory was ensured the Fallish government attempted to withdraw from the AN Security Council which still at the time recognised it as the rightful government of Falland.
 
Falland is also a member of [[Berean Defence Treaty Association|BDTA]] which is based in Sydenham and was established in Kirmouth. Falland also maintains close relations with Sarrac, Lavaria and Mascylla who are considered to have the best relations with Falland. Falland also maintains close relations with it's former colonies with significant communities of immigrants from these countries to Falland existing.
 
Falland also maintains a close relationship with Sileria as seen in Falland's support of the [[Fallish-Silerian council]] which also includes representatives of the Absish and Lilledic minorities present in Falland. A significant Silerian population exists in Falland and is one of the largest minorities in the country.
===Military===
===Military===
{{main|Fallish Armed Forces}}
{{main|Fallish Armed Forces}}
[[File:Portsmouth MMB 27 Royal Naval Dockyard - Ships of the Royal Saudi Navy.jpg|thumb|right|FRNS Sgàire in [[Sønderburg]] in 2017]]
[[File:Portsmouth MMB 27 Royal Naval Dockyard - Ships of the Royal Saudi Navy.jpg|thumb|right|FRNS Sgàire in [[Sønderburg]] in 2017]] (OUTDATED)
The Fallish Armed Forces is divided into 4 sections. The Fallish Army, the Fallish Navy, the Fallish Air Force and the Fallish Home Guard. Conscription exists in Falland but due to most of the Fallish army being comprised of volunteers only a small number of men are called up into the armed forces annually. Exemptions from conscription can include {{wpl|Conscientious objectors}}, health reasons, education and cultural and religious exemptions. As of 2020 there are 54,382 active soldiers and 84,372 reserve soldiers. Falland's annual defence expenditure was ɢ15.591 Billion or 2.1% of the annual Fallish GDP. The Fallish Armed Forces are overseen by the [[Cabinet of Falland|Ministry of Defence]], the President of Falland is the armed forces' {{wpl|commander-in-chief}} and members of the armed forces are required to swear an oath of loyalty to the constitution of Falland.
The Fallish Armed Forces is divided into 4 sections. The Fallish Army, the Fallish Navy, the Fallish Air Force and the Fallish Home Guard. Conscription exists in Falland but due to most of the Fallish army being comprised of volunteers only a small number of men are called up into the armed forces annually. Exemptions from conscription can include {{wpl|Conscientious objectors}}, health reasons, education and cultural and religious exemptions. As of 2020 there are 54,382 active soldiers and 84,372 reserve soldiers. Falland's annual defence expenditure was ɢ15.591 Billion or 2.1% of the annual Fallish GDP. The Fallish Armed Forces are overseen by the [[Cabinet of Falland|Ministry of Defence]], the President of Falland is the armed forces' {{wpl|commander-in-chief}} and members of the armed forces are required to swear an oath of loyalty to the constitution of Falland.


Revision as of 21:19, 8 May 2023

Fallish Federation
Flag of Falland
Flag
of Falland
Coat of arms
Motto: et sic genuflexus Albertus rex
("And so King Albert knelt")
Anthem: "The Georgian Rose"
MediaPlayer.png
Capital
and largest city
Sydenham
Official languagesFallish
Ethnic groups
(2015)
75.3% Fallish background
24.7% Other background
Demonym(s)Fallish
GovernmentFederal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Monarch
Theresa
Karren Shroff
Paul Green
Matthew Hart
Clive Osamor
LegislatureFederal Parliament
• Upper house
Chamber of Advisors
• Lower house
Chamber of Deputies
Establishment
• TBD
30 February 0
• TBD
30 February 0
19 July 1858
9 April 1864
26 October 1926
• Current constitution
7 September 1944
Area
• 
182,054 km2 (70,291 sq mi)
• Water (%)
0.6
Population
• 2023 estimate
87,647,322
• 2015 census
84,372,472
GDP (PPP)2021 estimate
• Total
$787.012 Billion
• Per capita
$42,382
GDP (nominal)2021 estimate
• Total
$742.446 Billion
• Per capita
$39,982
Gini (2021)29.8Increase
low
HDIIncrease 0.891
very high
CurrencyGuild (ɢ) (FGU)
Date formatdd-mm-yy
Driving sideleft
Calling code+20
Internet TLD.fl

Falland, officially the Fallish Federation is a sovereign state

Etymology

History

Antiquity

Cambran rule

Middle ages

First Republic and Capron Restoration

The Elizabeth Square Declaration formally dissolved the Kingdom of Falland and established a democratic republic
  • Angered by increasing corruption, unpopular royally appointed governments & a worsening economic state for the middle and lower classes. A popular revolution in 1850 forces the King to establish a proper constitutional monarchy and full universal male suffrage
  • Emergence of the Liberal Party after suffrage enacted, successive liberal governments until 1858 when new king appoints his conservative uncle to PM and begins to roll-back some advances
  • Subsequent revolution & Elizabeth Square Declaration which abolishes the monarchy, grants amnesty to the King but orders the imprisonment of the ex-PM
  • Royal family flee abroad & declare new state illegitimate
  • Ensuing war forces a monarchical restoration in 1858 although constitutional monarchy & universal male suffrage guaranteed
  • Colonial expansion & empire
  • Industrialism & economic powerhouse
  • Liberal governments become increasingly pro-monarchy, rise of the Fallish Republican Party (FRP)
  • FRP govt. in 1902 allied w/ left liberals, no parliamentary majority for an abolition but monarchy's popularity remains very low
  • FRP ousted after colonial scandal & right Liberals + conservatives + nationalists restored to power
  • Socialist Party (SP) foundation and electoral successes
  • Foreign cause collapse of liberalism's support & rise of SP & FRP
  • SP-FRP popular front, government & collapse due to Republican infighting

Asplinist Falland

Thomas Peyton-Jones, Prime Minister of Falland (1925-1933)
Edwin Bampfylde, Prime Minister of Falland (1933-1940)
  • Far-right Fallish National Sydicalist Fatherland Party (FNSFP) elected in 1925 election, defeating the unpopular liberal government (FNSFP wins only about 20% of the popular vote but a majority of seats bc of a majority bonus system)
  • FNSFP Prime Minister Thomas Peyton-Jones begins consolidating power, sidelining his conservative allies and banning the socialist party after a series of anti-govt riots
  • Current monarch seeing Asplinism as a more agreeable form of Socialism & attracted to their militarist leanings assents to granting Parliament more powers and giving Peyton-Jones emergency powers
  • FNSFP one-party Asplinist state declared, all opposition parties and trade unions are disbanded followed up with a sham election
  • Irredentist foreign policy expanded upon and colonial reforms enacted loosening ties with some colonies
  • Peyton-Jones is ousted by more radical politicians led by former editor and propaganda minister Edwin Bampfylde
  • Bampfylde takes a hard-line expansionist ideology to distract from a faltering economy
  • Any potential war turns into a protracted nightmare for Bampfylde who had hoped for a quick victory, Bampfylde takes over planning the war and assumes all war ministries + foreign affairs fearing a potential coup
  • Harsh repression of growing opposition movement & govt. becomes more totalitarian
  • Massive military defeat causes lines to collapse, major retreats and desertion as well as decimation
  • King abdicates in favour of his sister who is placed under strict house arrest
  • Bampfylde & leading government officials captured & Falland fully occupied after unconditional surrender

Contemporary period

Independence Day Celebrations after the Braemablair Agreement was signed
  • Fallish colonies either granted independence or become international mandates, Sydenham becomes a neutral internationally governed free city whilst Falland is occupied
  • Elections to a constitutional assembly see right-wing Progressives (former civil servants etc) & liberals (former establishment) win a majority combined, position of the monarchy secured despite republican grumbling from FRP & SP (election results potentially interfered w/ by occupying powers who disliked the Fallish socialists & republicans for their perceived inability to prevent the FNSFP govt.
  • Monarchy referendum passes narrowly although emboldens the Socialist Party who win the first Sydenham elections whilst Falland is still occupied
  • Progressive-Socialist-Liberal-Republican national unity govt. created to provide a united front for independence, Sydenham rejoins Falland (neutrality enshrined in constitution)
  • Braemablair Agreement allows for Fallish independence although enshrines neutrality & bans all but defensive military action
  • Welfare state created by Socialist-Republican govt.
  • Cultural community established w/ former colonies
  • Economic recover (Miracle on the Kir)
  • Return to the international stage
  • Modern 'agreeable partner' foreign policy
  • Low-birth rate, reliance on immigration & other modern problems

Geography

  • Chalk Cliffs near Rainham

    Chalk Cliffs near Rainham

  • Braemablair National Park

    Braemablair National Park

  • Lake TBD in Lilledel

    Lake TBD in Lilledel

  • Mountains in the southern Braelyne range

    Mountains in the southern Braelyne range

  • Harthpike Mountain in Solland is the tallest mountain in Falland

    Harthpike Mountain in Solland is the tallest mountain in Falland

Geology

Biodiversity

Environment

Politics and government

Theresa
Queen of the Fallish since 1976
Karren Shroff
Prime Minister since 2020

Political culture

Current Structure of the Chamber of Deputies
Structure
Seats400
Current Structure of the Chamber of Deputies of Falland
Political groups
Government (230)
  •   Progressive Party (125)
  •   Liberal Party (62)
  •   Green (43)

Opposition (170)

States of Falland

Main article: States of Falland

Falland is divided into X states. Of these administrative divisions, X are States and X are Free Cities. Each State has a varying level of autonomy, separate legislatures and governments and separate constitutions.

Law

Foreign relations

Ministry of External Affairs head office in Sydenham

Military

Main article: Fallish Armed Forces
FRNS Sgàire in Sønderburg in 2017

(OUTDATED)

The Fallish Armed Forces is divided into 4 sections. The Fallish Army, the Fallish Navy, the Fallish Air Force and the Fallish Home Guard. Conscription exists in Falland but due to most of the Fallish army being comprised of volunteers only a small number of men are called up into the armed forces annually. Exemptions from conscription can include Conscientious objectors, health reasons, education and cultural and religious exemptions. As of 2020 there are 54,382 active soldiers and 84,372 reserve soldiers. Falland's annual defence expenditure was ɢ15.591 Billion or 2.1% of the annual Fallish GDP. The Fallish Armed Forces are overseen by the Ministry of Defence, the President of Falland is the armed forces' commander-in-chief and members of the armed forces are required to swear an oath of loyalty to the constitution of Falland.

Falland is a recognised nuclear weapons state after testing its first nuclear weapon with Mascylla in 1943. However due to financial issues and political backlash the Fallish government agreed to denuclearise by 2030. As of 2015 Falland's nuclear stockpile is reportedly 5 weapons, all are set to be decommissioned by 2024. Falland is a signatory of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and in 2020 formally signed the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Economy

Infrastructure

Transport

Tourism

Agriculture

Demographics

Religion

Languages

Migrants and refugees

Education

Health

Culture

Music

Art

Literature

Media

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