Bulgenstaz

People's Republic of Bulgenstaz
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Work, Pride, and Unity."
Capital and largest city	Khenkhourt
Official languages	Bulgenstazi, Dniesterian
Ethnic groups (2018)	Bulgenstazi (57.3%) Uzekstazi (25.7%) Kozak (12.4%) Dniesterian (4.1%) Other (.5%)
Demonym(s)	Bulgenstazi
Government	Parliamentary Republic
• Prime Minister	Bavrov Krusken II
Population
• 2018 census	19,630,000
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Per capita	8,000
Gini (2018)	.22 low
HDI (2018)	.619 medium
Currency	Khourt (BZK)
Driving side	left
Calling code	+72
Internet TLD	.bnz

Bulgenstaz, also referred to as the People's Republic of Bulgenstaz, is a small socialist nation in the northern region of Marenesia. The country name is derived from the river Bulga, which the native population had largely settled upon in pre-colonial times. The citizens of Bulgenstaz are a mixture of ethnic groups varying by geography. Cultural and religious practices range from traditional animism to Salvian Catholicism.

Geography

Batengdei is naturally hilly, with larger hills and mountainous regions toward the southern Agrillian Highlands. The lowlands of Batengdei often see rivers flowing through them, and are often the location of major population centers. The southern Agrillian Highlands consist of vast arid and semi-arid climates due to low rainfall. Due to the relative inconsistency of water availability, much of the habited regions of Batengdei are clustered along rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.

The northernmost peninsula of Bulgenstaz is a sprawling marsh. The region has few tall trees aside from daemotong, which produce a toxic, but powerful sap. While the marshlands have relatively low amounts of inhabitants, the surrounding region is rich with coastal settlements that thrive off the abundant natural resources of the Tonle Baitang region.

Regions

Khett

Each Khett acts as a regional governing body; there are eight in total in Batengdei, and one federal city. Batengdeian Khett have varying levels of sovereignty such as Khsaandei and Tonle Baitang. These regions also have their own minor capital, which must be a city governed by the Okrug. All Okrugs have a small 50 member group of elected officials from any party.

Khett	Population	Description
Bolaskaw	3,230,000	Bolaskaw contains the capital, Khenkhourt, (though has no jurisdiction over it) and many larger coastal cities around it. Bolaskaw is the most ethnically mixed, with most Bulgenstazi immigrants settling within the region. This creates many small towns with large ethnic contrast from most of Bulgenstaz. The capital of Bolaskaw is Kruskengrad.
Nizhav	1,490,000	The capital of Nizhav is Novoroskow.
Uzekistaz	840,000	The capital of Uzekistaz is Bezna.
Petrovosków	1,570,000	The capital of Petrovoskow is Petrovosk
Kozakstal	650,000	The easternmost province of Bulgenstaz, and home to most of the ethnic Kozak. Has recently gained special levels of self-governance which enables them to raise their own military (so long as it is less than 20,000) and pass special economic legislation. This region sees the majority of the relatively small amount of mainland oil drilling still practiced in Bulgenstaz. The capital of Kozakstal is Vogrinek.
Dnestov	1,460,000	The capital of Dnestov is Orvow.
Nyeminsk	1,300,000	The capital of Nyeminsk is Nizhow.

Nezavigorod

The Nezavigorod are large cities within Bulgenstaz which act independently of regional authority of Okrugs. They may pass legislation within their Krasovet, which acts as an elected council of prominent Bulgen Rouge Party members. Currently, Nezavigorod may only elect officials from within the BRP, but this may possibly change in the future as Bulgenstaz opens itself to mulitpartisanship.

City	Population	Description
Khenkhourt	4,540,000	The capital of Bulgenstaz, and built around and over the headwaters of the Bulga River. It is home to Zalensk, the seat of the Bulgenstazi Parliament and Prime Minister, with a mansion dedicated to the Prime Minister on-site. Khenkhourt is also the primary docking area for the Dniester-Bulgenstaz fleet, with a vast docking area reserved for the fleet near Zalensk itself. Other notable features in Khenkhourt is "The Triumph of Bulgenstaz", a large concrete statue on the outskirts of the city built to commemorate the lives lost during the Bulgenstazi Liberation War.
Uzków	2,230,000	TBD
Bayrsaw	1,980,000	TBD
Novitiraspol	1,340,000	TBD

Culture

Cultural practices were largely based within the various precolonial city-states, which eventually spread regionally. It remains as a strong political force and holds relatively high levels of power as a legal entity.

Within the coastal regions, much of the building style is akin to the Slavic building style of Dniester. This is due to the significant presence of Dniesterian colonial administration, which eventually led to a significant cultural shift. Relative to the rest of Bulgenstaz, the coastal regions have the most democratizing influence. When coupled with the majority population, it drives Bulgenstazi politics. This region also sees the most wealth, as it is the seat of the capital, most government administration, and international trade ports.

In the jungle communities, cultural practices vary heavily from village to village. Oftentimes they are largely based on the larger regional cities.

A large Bulgenstazi cultural icon is the jaguar. It has been seen, across city-states, as a symbol of strength and skill. Throughout Bulgenstazi culture, the jaguar is used as a symbol of national pride. Notable examples of it's usage is the name of the original Bulgen Rouge Party, which was the "Rising Jaguar Party." The Jaguar is also recognized as the national animal of the Bulgenstazi. It is claimed King Jeruka of Bulganda rode a chariot of jaguars in his victory against Khenkhourt in the 4th century.

Political Structure

The Bulgenstazi political structure consists of different structures which hold various jurisdictions over each other. Among the most important are the Bulgenstazi People's Grand Parliament, the Communist Advisor's Council, the Prime Minister, and the Bulgenstazi People's Supreme Court. Among the Okrug and Nezavigorod are separate political structures which act similarly to the People's Grand Parliament, but enact policy on a regional level.

Communist Advisor's Council

The Communist Advisor's Council is a senate-like assembly who may overrule proposals from the People's Grand Parliament and the Prime Minister. Members are appointed by the Prime Minister and must be affirmed by the People's Grand Parliament. Members serve for up to 15 years, though they can be forcibly removed by a supermajority in the People's Grand Parliament.

The council serves primarily to confirm proposals from the PGP and as force of balance between the PGP and the Prime Minister. It may not draft its own legislation but can propose revisions for drafts in the PGP.

People's Supreme Court

The People's Supreme Court is the highest court in Bulgenstaz. It rules on issues with law-changing importance and is often a source of political change. The court has appointed members, with 15 judges at any time, who are appointed for life or until they resign. All members are appointed by the Prime Minister but can be overridden by a supermajority "no confidence" vote by the People's Grand Parliament or the Communist Advisor's Council.

Economy

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