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
Population
Official Census:
1900: 8,321,573
1910: 11,121,012
1920: 14,843,123
1930: 15,242,482
1940: 16,974,232
1950: 17,756,921
1960: 19,835,212
1970: 21,923,922
1980: 23,343,565
1990: 24,646,932
2000: 26,829,232
2010: 29,712,673
2020: 31,323,892
Estimated: 2030: 34,121,183
Language
Stuff
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.
Politics
Political Divisions
There are 12 provinces in the Kingdom of North Bardonia. Each province has it own legislative assembly and Head of Government and a Head of State (normally either a Nobel House or Provincial President).
Duchy of Lughansk:
The Duchy of Lughansk has a Chief Minister (currently Adalbert Havar) and a Duke, currently Duke Phillip I Leftenson. The Duchies capital is Lordsfoutain.
Principality of Kharistan:
Parties and Elections
Legislature
The Parliament of North-Bardonia (Parliämentar oz Nörd-Bardönia) is made up three body’s; Chamber of the Senate, Chamber of Commons, and Chamber of Notables. The tricameral status of North Bardonia allows for a balance of power between the People, States, Clergy, Nobility and the King. The Commons, as it called is headed by the Minister-President (Ministerat-Prezidant) who is the head of the largest Party and the Government.
The Commons is the largest body and has the most legislative power passing bills, acts, and laws without much oversight from the two other houses. This is unless of course the King wishes the Senate to review a law in which a vote is called in the Senate (and for amendments and legislation involving the provinces) which is then passed to the Notables (also for amendments). The King has the most important role in the Notables and enforces the influences the votes in the Notables.
Interestingly the Constitution ignores the succession of females to the throne and instead only refers to the monarch as “King” which lead to a Male Primogeniture being inshrined as law.
List of Parties:
Democratic Front:
A far left party representing ethnic minorities and regional rights its is a strong advocate for regional autonomy and is the only Republican Party in North Bardonia. The current leader of the party is Kharistani Toulson Meir. The main aim of the party is to decentralise North Bardonia and establish a ‘confederation’ of states and benefiting the minorities in North Bardonia.
Green Party:
A continuation of the previous iteration of the Green Party the party stands for promoting environmentalism and development of renewable energy alongside boosting environmental awareness and socialistic practices. The party is headed by a collective leadership and is popular amongst Gen Z voters.
Socialist Bund (Alliance of Socialists and 120 Trade Unions):
Representing the traditional socialist left the party is a merger of the Trade Unions and the traditional socialist elements. Also called Socialist-120 the party is headed by Morenia Haleen and is popular amongst all ages representing the majority of leftists within North Bardonia.
Social Democratic Party:
The Social Democrats represent the Center-Left of North Bardonia and have recently made a rise in politics after their split with the Socialist Bund after internal disagreements. The party wants social security and public healthcare and is headed by Ahmed Sutler.
Liberal Party:
Headed by Alistair Korlaw the Liberal Party is currently the governing party of North-Bardonia alongside their coalition partner, LOJ. The party represents the traditional Liberalism and Centrist view that have remained popular amongst intellectuals and the center. Additionally the party is the ‘Kings Choice’ meaning the party has the Mandate of the King.
Law Order and Justice Party:
Lead by Tomas Keirlen the Law Order and Justice Party represents just that: Law and Order. A traditional centre right party it strongly advocates to maintain the status quo and wants to end the fight against the growing drug crisis.
Union for the Nation:
The main Conservative party after splitting for the Social Conservatives after they bowed to the Young Nationalists. Currently lead by Noor Hetmal after snap leadership election in the aftermath of the 2023 general election.
Young Nationalist Party:
Representing the far right the leadership of the party hangs in the balance as the Liberal Goverment has conducted several investigations into the party after they had discovered ties organised crime and domestic terrorists. The party is ultraconservative and nationalistic.
National Syndicalist Party:
Representing the ideology of National Syndicalism the party has polled steady and is a strong advocate of far right ideals and the party has managed to maintain its distance from the Young Nationalist maintaining its popularity. The party is lead by Alexander Herns.
Law
The legal system of North Bardonia is a complicated web of interwoven institutions and articles that align to form a legal framework of North Bardonia. Courts are chosen by an independent guild that also anoints High Court members with the Kings Approval (The Kings Seal). With this independent guild the legal system is established around it. The government has to major legal offices that influence the courts: The Prosecutor-General and the Inspector-General. The former organizes trials alongside the guild and orders the beginning of investigations (through the Inspector-General) and is the only office that may authorize arrest of Parliamentarians. The latter office is responsible for the investigation of crimes and gathering evidence and works closely with the constabulary. It also operates its own federal investigative service: The Inspection Office.
Courts normally assign one Judge, two Attorneys and a Jury alongside legal counsel to both sides. The courts are very long in most cases and inquire large legal fees which the guild uses to pay for trials and other procedures. Interestingly the courts are not paid by tax dollars instead by the legal fee’s and ownership of the property of the Courthouses.
Another office of power is that of the Attorney-General which is responsible for ensuring the punishment and enforcement of the verdict and post and pre court proceedings to ensure the defendant and prosecution are prepared for court and follow the verdict by contacting different offices within the government.
Foreign Relations
North Bardonia is currently a member of both the Vasbian Union (VU) and the Magnaterran Economic Community (MEC). North Bardonia is also royally tide to Buchbach, through the royal marriages of Clarissa Leftenson to Orion and Philip Leftenson to Ethel.
Visa, Foreign Relations and Trade Status
| Country | Visa | Trade | Embassy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayichi | No-Visa | Normal Trade | Active |
| Biggonia | Reconsider Travel | Normal Trade | Active |
| Papalania | Visa | Normal Trade | Active |
| Domlandia | Reconsider Travel | Normal Trade | Establishing |
| Thauto | Visa | Free Trade | Active |
| Hansa Federation | Visa | Free Trade | Active |
| Dolplandia | High Restrictions | No Trade | Closed |
Government Finance
Stuff
Military
Army
Legions; 11, (Each 10,000 men)
-Rat (Special Forces/International Corp)
-Hawk (Paratrooper)
-Falcon (Paratrooper)
-Mouse (Land)
-Lion (Land)
-Fox (Armoured)
-Spear (Mechanized)
-Sword (Mechanized)
-Shield (Special Forces)
-Orca (Marines)
-Kings (Royal Guards)
The Command structure of the Legions;
General Staff;
-Warmaster (Commander of the Legion), Kreigcommandt
-Legate, (Commander of 5000 men) Lëgator
-Centurion (Commander of 1000 men) Cënturioner
Commissioned Officers;
-Field Commander (500 men) Fiëld Commandanterr
-Major Commander (250 men) Majör Commandanterr
-Major (100 men) Majör
-Lieutenant Major (50 men) Lieutenanterr Majör
Non Commissioned Officers;
-Captain (25 men) Captain
-Sergeant (5 men) Sërgeantherr
Soldiers
-Private, Privatherr
(Special) Field Officers
-Intelligence Officer, Inteloffherr
-Special Commandant, Special Commandanterr
The North-Bardonian Navy Size
5 cruisers
24 submarines
6 light cruisers
12 frigates
5 destroyers
1 aircraft carrier
12 transports
38 Heavy Ekranoplans
42 Light Ekranoplans
Air and Space Force
Airforce Size
252 4th Generation Fighter
121 4th Generation CAS
59 4th Generation Bombers
National Guard
Stuff
Law Enforcement and Crime
Some large criminal organisations include the Biggonian Mafia, The Mob, Triads and the numerous Gangs that are scattered around North Bardonia. Each of these criminal organisations have large activities in major cities and operate a illicit drug trade which has been crippling the nation since 2018. A majority of the drugs traded include: Cocaine, Heroine, Opioids and Peyote. A special task force within the Royal Constabulary has been tasked with dealing with drugs (Royal Constabulary Drug Task Force).
The Royal Constabulary operates in association with Local Constabulary departments as a organisation above the local level with jurisdiction nationwide to pursue criminals. Local constabulary departments are headed by Chiefs whilst city/county constabulary are headed by Chief-General. Head of Law Enforcement nationwide is headed by the Constable-General but reports to the Home Secretary. Criminal after trail are sent to prisons nationwide wide which are handled by Royal Constabulary, additionally all criminals are mandated to go to therapy and parole for as many months as the Judge deems necessary.
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