North Bardonia
Kingdom of North Bardonia Kingdom oz Nord 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 |
| Chamber of the Senate | |
| Chamber of Commons | |
| Population | |
• 2024 estimate | 33,400,000 |
• 2019 census | 32,323,892 |
| GDP (PPP) | estimate |
• Per capita | 10,274 |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | 332,121,032,198 |
| Gini (2021) | 49.9 high |
| HDI (2024) | 0.842 very high |
| Currency | Krown-Sterling (KR) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +899 |
| Internet TLD | .nb |
The Grand Kingdom of North-Bardonia (Gründ Kingdom oz Nörd-Bardönia) commonly known as the North-Bardonia, is a country located in Magnaterra, consisting of 21 states and a federal territory. At (Blank)million square miles (Blank) million square kilometers). With a population of over 22 million. The national capital is Carthiada and the most populous city is Khariabad.
[1]Etymology
The name of North Bardonia comes from the Hansan Colonizers. Using the Artevenian word for ‘valuable’ Burdoni came the Hansan word Bardonjia, many Hansan explorers thing that he land 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
Prehistory and Ancient History
Beginning roughly 160,000 thousand years ago the people of the East Magnaterra naturally moved west for more land. This ‘Slow Migration’ eventually to the nomadic Kowri people to settle in the North of North Bardonia continuing a nomadic lifestyle over the vibrant lands. Around 100,000 years ago another group of people coming instead from the west begin the ‘Second Slow Migration’, these people called the Bedouin which continues to roam in the south to this day chose the western coast to settle. Yet again nearly 50,000 years ago another group coming from the east escaping persecution arrived in a ‘Third Slow Migration’ to take over the adió al parts of the Western Coastline. During this time early settlements have been noted dotting around the coast, the oldest of which, know as ‘Mothbridge’ is dated to around 32,000 years ago.
In more recent history around 2000 B.C.E. The first Old Faith settlers fleeing from persecution in the north crossed the Straits of Fate in the nation of what’s known known as Jaredistan and Tribia where a short passage allowed for small rafts to cross the Penitusian allowing many peoples to travel into the region of Western Magnaterra. These settlers chose to move east and eventually discovered themselves in the ‘Carthia’ (Promised) River Valley. Here, where the Carthia meet the sea they built a dozen towns in the delta (ada) of the river and began using agriculture and aquaculture naming this area the Promised Delta (Carthiada). Slowly as Carthiada expanded the people within it would be divided into towns where each town would via for food, land, trade and weapons.
Demographics
Religion
The Religion of North Bardonia are;
33% The Old Faith
31% Christianity
-21% Protestant
-10% Catholic
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 organisation 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 4500 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 centres around there Deity, the Knowing. The Knowing main teachings 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 St. 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.
Health
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 operates 28 total General Hospitals with large amounts of small, licensed Apothecaries. 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 2018 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.
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 (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 nation wide the government will provide pay for half of the cost of Preschool and Daycare.
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.
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 Bardi, 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.
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