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|national_motto =    ''et sic genuflexus Albert rex''
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|religion =          73.3% [[Gregorianism]]<br>23.5% {{wp|Irreligious}}<br>2.8% Others
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|established_event1 = [[Kingdom of Ferland]]
|established_event1 = [[Kingdom of Ferland]]
|established_date1 =  4 March 962
|established_date1 =  4 March 1114
|established_event2 = [[Kingdom of Robindy]]
|established_event2 = [[Kingdom of Robindy]]
|established_date2 =  19 November 1204
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|area_km2 =          182,054
|area_km2 =          415,116
|percent_water = 0.6
|percent_water = 0.5
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'''Falland''', officially the '''Fallish Federation''' is a {{wpl|sovereign state}} in central [[Calesia]] on the southern coast of the [[Swarin Sea]]. Falland shares land borders with X in the east, X in the south and X in the west. It shares maritime borders with [[Waldrich]] and [[Valmut]] across the Swarin Sea in the north. Much of the south and west of the country is comprised of the [[Braelyne range]], the majority of the country is mostly flat and sits on the [[Fallish plain]]. The country has an area of approximately 182,054 km<sup>2</sup> (70,291 sq mi), with a population of 87 million. It is the most populated country in Calesia and the second largest in terms of land area behind Waldrich. Falland's capital and largest city is [[Sydenham]].
'''Falland''', officially the '''Fallish Federation''' is a {{wpl|sovereign state}} in central [[Calesia]] on the southern coast of the [[Swarin Sea]]. Falland shares land borders with X in the east, X in the south and X in the west. It shares maritime borders with [[Waldrich]] and [[Valmut]] across the Swarin Sea in the north. Much of the south and west of the country is comprised of the [[Braelyne range]], the majority of the country is mostly flat and sits on the [[Fallish plain]]. The country has an area of approximately 415,116 km<sup>2</sup> (160,277 sq mi), with a population of 87 million. It is the most populated country in Calesia and the second largest in terms of land area behind Waldrich. Falland's capital and largest city is [[Sydenham]].


The earliest evidence of early humans in Falland dates back to around 170,000 years ago and was that of the ''{{wp|Homo neanderthalensis|Homo X}}''. Modern {{wp|human}}s arrived in Falland around 40,000 years ago from the west. By the 5th millennium BCE, Falland was settled primarily by the [[Falko tribes]], and would stay this way until the arrival of the [[Cambran Empire]] in 219 CE and the occupation of most of the region by 252 CE until their retreat during 5th century CE. In the aftermath, {{wp|Germanic peoples|Waldic tribes}} from [[Svalland]] settled in Falland, mixing with the native Falko people as a collection of violate kingdoms emerged in the region. In 759, modern Falland would be united under the [[!Waldic Empire]] which emerged in X. At its territorial height, the empire would encompass X, X, and most of Svalland. The empire would eventually end 1031 when the !French invaded from the south, conquering most of Falland and territory to the west of it, thus forcing the !Waldic capital to relocated to Svalland where the Waldians continued to rule as a {{wp|rump state}} known as the [[Svallandic Empire]] emerged. On the mainland, Falland would be ruled by X until they were overthrown in 1114 by the [[Kingdom of Ferland]] led by [[Albert I of Falland|Albert I]].
Modern {{wp|human}}s arrived in Falland around 40,000 years ago from the west. By the 5th millennium BCE, Falland was settled primarily by the [[Falko tribes]], and would stay this way until the arrival of the [[Cambran Empire]] in 219 CE until their retreat during 5th century CE. In the aftermath, {{wp|Germanic peoples|Waldic tribes}} from [[Svalland]] settled in Falland, mixing with the native Falko people as a collection of violate kingdoms emerged in the region. In 759, modern Falland would be united under the [[!Waldic Empire]] which emerged in X. At its territorial height, the empire would encompass X, X, and most of Svalland. The empire would eventually end 1031 when the !French invaded from the south, conquering most of Falland and territory to the west of it, thus forcing the !Waldic capital to relocated to Svalland where the Waldians continued to rule as a {{wp|rump state}}. On the mainland, Falland would be ruled by X until they were overthrown in 1114 by the [[Kingdom of Ferland]] led by [[Albert I of Falland|Albert I]].


Ferland was able to exert influence over much of Falland and neighbouring regions. However, Ferland was paralysed due to a {{wp|succession crisis}} in 1198, allowing the !French [[House of Dauloux]] to invade the kingdom, establishing [[Kingdom of Robindy|Robindy]] in the east and an independent Ferland in the west. Ferland decentralised, with the nobility became much more autonomous while the king's authority became more symbolic. In Robindy, however, a strong {{wp|Bureaucracy|bureaucratic system}} emerged. In 1377, a group of noblemen overthrew the West Ferlish king at the [[Battle of Regumhil]] and established the [[Abish Confederation]]. Disputes over power and territory erupted among the noble houses almost immediately, leading to a series of internal conflicts known as the [[Wars of the Twelve Kings]]. Meanwhile, Robindy faced numerous challenges from both internal and external forces: the system of centralised authority bred corruption and inefficiency, while bad relations with the neighbouring Kingdom of X culminated in the [[Robo-X War]] which ended in 1336 with Robindian defeat. Frustrated with the monarch's handling, a group of merchants and nobles staged a failed coup in 1342 which eventually led to the beginning of the [[Robindian Civil War]]. The war ended in defeat for the monarch. In 1349, [[Alfred II]] was forced to sign the [[Alfredian Charter]] which laid out the limitations of the monarchy, granting more power to the nobility and establishing the [[Federal Parliament]]. In the 15th century, the death of King [[Geoffrey IV]] in 1426 ended the House of Dauloux's direct line, plunging the kingdom into a succession crisis. This was resolved when the King of X was invited by Parliament to take over the throne, forming a {{wp|personal union}} between X, and Robindy which was reorganised as the [[Kingdom of Falland]].
Ferland was able to exert influence over much of Falland and neighbouring regions. However, a {{wp|succession crisis}} in 1198, allowing the !French to invade again, establishing [[Kingdom of Robindy|Robindy]] in the east and an independent Ferland in the west. A strong {{wp|Bureaucracy|bureaucratic system}} emerged in Robindy while what remained of Ferland decentralised. The Ferlish king would be overthrown in 1377 and the [[Abish Confederation]] would be established by rebel noble houses. Meanwhile, Robindy faced numerous challenges from both internal and external forces: the system of centralised authority bred corruption and inefficiency, while bad relations with the neighbouring Kingdom of X culminated in the [[Robo-X War]] which ended in 1336 with Robindian defeat. A group of merchants and nobles staged a failed coup in 1342 due to these failures which eventually led to the beginning of the [[Robindian Civil War]].


In 1461, the rift between the !Protestant and !Catholic churches reached a breaking point when a gathering of !Protestant followers in X were violently suppressed by the !Catholic authorities. Sparking unrest across Falland. This culminated in the [[Sydenham Massacre of 1463]] when tensions erupted into open !Protestant rebellion. This rebellion would last until 1468 when the [[Charter of Free Religion]] was signed by the monarch.<!--[Sometime after the Charter of Free Religon and before the discovery of Elia Boreal, the personal union ends for reasons that I will discuss with the person who would take up the state Falland had a union with.]--> In 1488, the first Fallish colonial expedition to explore [[Elia Boreal]] was launched, and funded jointly by Falland and several wealthy merchant {{wp|guild}}s. The expedition failed to establish a permanent settlement due to harsh weather conditions. Another expedition was sent in 1492, this time, the expedition successfully established a small settlement named X near modern-day X, thus marking the beginning of Falland's colonial presence in the Elias continents. Over the next few decades, Fallish colonial efforts expanded as more settlers arrived from Falland seeking opportunities in the new territories, including a new colony in [[Elia Austral]] established in 1498. Diplomacy during this period with other Calesian powers were driven mainly by antagonism with the kingdoms of X and X while closer relations were made with X. In 1504, the [[Fallish Imperial Declaration]] was signed by the monarch, officially forming the [[Fallish Empire]].
The [[Catabole]] in 1348 and its subsequent [[Catabole Crisis|crisis]] put the conflict on hold. Much of Falland's population was killed as a result. The war eventually ended in defeat for the monarch. In 1355, [[Geoffrey II]] was forced to sign the [[Alfredian Charter]] which laid out the limitations of the monarchy, and establishing the [[Federal Parliament]]. In the 15th century, the end of the Dauloux line caused a succession crisis which was resolved by ascendance of X to the throne, forming a {{wp|personal union}} between X, and Robindy which was reorganised as the [[Kingdom of Falland]].


''TBD''
In 1461, the rift between the Opadic and Cathedralist churches reached a breaking point when it culminated in the eruption of a [[Opadic rebellion|Opadic Rebellion]]. This rebellion would last until 1468 when the [[Charter of Free Religion]] was signed by the monarch.<!--[Sometime after the Charter of Free Religon and before the discovery of Elia Boreal, the personal union ends for reasons that I will discuss with the person who would take up the state Falland had a union with.]--> [[Elia Boreal]] was discovered in 1481. In reaction, the first Fallish colonial expedition to explore [[Elia Boreal]] was launched in 1488, and funded jointly by Falland and several wealthy merchant {{wp|guild}}s. The expedition failed to establish a permanent settlement. Another expedition was sent in 1492, this time, the expedition successfully established a small settlement named X near modern-day X. Over the next few decades, Fallish colonial efforts expanded as more settlers arrived from Falland seeking opportunities in the new territories, including a new colony in [[Elia Austral]] established in 1498. Diplomacy during this period with other Calesian powers were driven mainly by antagonism with the kingdoms of X and X while closer relations were made with X. In 1504, the [[Fallish Imperial Declaration]] was signed by the monarch, officially forming the [[Fallish Empire]].
 
''More history here''
 
Falland has been described as a {{wp|great power}} with [[Falland#Economy|a strong economy]]; it has the one of the largest economies in [[Calesia]]. As both an historical and contemporary power in {{wp|industry|industrial}}, {{wp|Science|scientific}} and {{wp|technology|technological}} sectors, it is both one of the world's largest exporter and importer. As a developed country it offers {{Wp|social security}}, a {{wp|universal health care}} system, and {{Wp|Education|tuition-free university education}}. Falland is a member of the [[United Congress]], X, X, and X.
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
==History==
==History==
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*Low-birth rate, reliance on immigration & other modern problems
*Low-birth rate, reliance on immigration & other modern problems
==Geography==
==Geography==
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File:White Cliffs of Dover 02.JPG| Chalk Cliffs near Rainham
File:White Cliffs of Dover 02.JPG| Chalk Cliffs near Rainham
File:Mist on Derwent fells - Flickr - col.hou.jpg| Braemablair National Park
File:Mist on Derwent fells - Flickr - col.hou.jpg| Braemablair National Park
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{{Infobox legislature
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  | name              = Current Structure of the Chamber of Deputies
  | name              = Current Structure of the Chamber of Deputies
  | members            = 400
  | members            = 810
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  | structure1_alt    = Current Structure of the Chamber of Deputies of Falland
  | structure1_alt    = Current Structure of the Chamber of Deputies of Falland
  | political_groups1  = '''[[Liberal Bloc (Falland)|Liberal Bloc]] (230)'''
  | political_groups1  = '''[[Liberal Bloc (Falland)|Liberal Bloc]] (486)'''
*{{colorbox|#0C9EFF}} [[Progressive Party (Falland)|Progressive Party]] (125)
*{{colorbox|#0C9EFF}} [[Progressive Party (Falland)|Progressive Party]] (223)
*{{colorbox|#06CBD9}} [[Liberal Party (Falland)|Liberal Party]] (62)
*{{colorbox|#06CBD9}} [[Liberal Party (Falland)|Liberal Party]] (122)
*{{colorbox|#6CB63B}} [[Green Party of Falland|Greens]] (43)
*{{colorbox|#6CB63B}} [[Green Party of Falland|Green Party]] (97)
'''[[People's Bloc (Falland)|People's Bloc]] (170)'''
*{{colorbox|#B56E27}} [[Democatic Party (Falland)|Democratic Party]] (44)
'''[[People's Bloc (Falland)|People's Bloc]] (324)'''
*{{colorbox|#F50000}} [[Socialist Party (Falland)|Socialist Party]] (132)
*{{colorbox|#F50000}} [[Socialist Party (Falland)|Socialist Party]] (132)
*{{colorbox|#0E2A85}} [[New Falland Party]] (22)
*{{colorbox|#0E2A85}} [[New Falland Party]] (122)
*{{colorbox|#0E00D4}} [[Republican Party of Falland|Republican]] (8)
*{{colorbox|#0E00D4}} [[Republican Party of Falland|Republican Party]] (28)
*{{colorbox|#FF5E6E}} [[Red-Green Movement (Falland)|Red-Green Movement]] (8)
*{{colorbox|#FF5E6E}} [[Red-Green Movement (Falland)|Red-Green Movement]] (23)
*{{colorbox|#B2272F}} [[National Workers Party of Falland|NWPF]] (13)
*{{colorbox|#9D28AF}} [[Victory Party of Falland|Victory Party]] (6)
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*Judiciary: Represented by the [[Royal Court of Falland]] and other federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the monarch on advice of the Cabinet and Prime Minister.
*Judiciary: Represented by the [[Royal Court of Falland]] and other federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the monarch on advice of the Cabinet and Prime Minister.


[[Theresa of Falland|Theresa]] rules as Queen of the Fallish and serves as {{wp|head of state}}. The {{wp|head of government}} is the [[Prime Minister of Falland|Prime Minister]], currently [[Karren Shroff]] who is elected for 4-year terms and is allowed to serve a maximum of two terms. At the subdivisional level, the Prime Minister is represented by the [[Vice Governors of the Fallish states|vice governors]] in states, [[Vice Mayors of the Fallish free cities|vice mayors]] in free cities, and [[Vice Officers of Fallish territories|vice officers]] in territories. They are appointed by the Prime Minister on advice from the Cabinet and the head of their respective subdivisions. The current Prime Minister is [[Karren Scroff]] who served since 2020, continuing the Liberal bloc's hold on power in Falland.
[[Theresa of Falland|Theresa]] rules as Queen of the Fallish and serves as {{wp|head of state}}. The {{wp|head of government}} is the [[Prime Minister of Falland|Prime Minister]], currently [[Karren Shroff]] who is elected for 4-year terms and is allowed to serve a maximum of two terms via {{wp|Direct election|Direct voting}}. At the subdivisional level, the Prime Minister is represented by the [[Vice Governors of the Fallish states|vice governors]] in states and [[Vice Mayors of the Fallish free cities|vice mayors]] in free cities. They are appointed by the Prime Minister on advice from the Cabinet and the head of their respective subdivisions. The current Prime Minister is [[Karren Scroff]] who served since 2020, continuing the Liberal bloc's hold on power in Falland.


In the Chamber of Advisors (upper house), there are X advisors, a {{wp|hereditary}} position inherited through specific lineages or granted by the monarchy or prime minister to specific individuals on advice of the Chamber of Deputies. The upper house is headed by the [[Chamber of Advisors (Falland)|Speaker of the Advisors]], currently [[Paul Green]] and is voted into office by the members of the Chamber from among themselves for 5-year terms for a maximum of three terms. The Chamber of Deputies (lower house) has 400 members elected from single-member [[Divisions of the Fallish Chamber of Deputies|electoral divisions]], commonly known as "electorates" or "seats", allocated to states on the basis of population, with each of the current subdivisions guaranteed a minimum of three to five seats. The lower house has a maximum term of four years which runs parallel to the Prime Ministeral election cycle, it is the duration of terms since 1960, before this, elections were held once every two years. The incumbent [[Chamber of Deputies (Falland)|Speaker of the Deputies]] is [[Matthew Hart]]. Usually, the speaker is elected by members of the lower house for 5-year terms and are allowed to serve multiple terms.
In the Chamber of Advisors (upper house), there are X advisors, a {{wp|hereditary}} position inherited through specific lineages or granted by the monarchy or prime minister to specific individuals on advice of the Chamber of Deputies. The upper house is headed by the [[Chamber of Advisors (Falland)|Speaker of the Advisors]], currently [[Paul Green]] and is voted into office by the members of the Chamber from among themselves for 5-year terms for a maximum of three terms. The Chamber of Deputies (lower house) has 810 members elected from single-member [[Divisions of the Fallish Chamber of Deputies|electoral divisions]], commonly known as "electorates" or "seats", allocated to states on the basis of population, with each of the current subdivisions (excluding Free Cities) guaranteed an average of 34 seats. The lower house has a maximum term of four years which runs parallel to the Prime Ministeral election cycle, it is the duration of terms since 1960, before this, elections were held once every two years. The incumbent [[Chamber of Deputies (Falland)|Speaker of the Deputies]] is [[Matthew Hart]]. Usually, the speaker is elected by members of the lower house for 5-year terms and are allowed to serve multiple terms.


Falland's [[Electoral system of Falland|electoral system]] uses {{wp|Direct election|Direct voting}} for all lower house elections with the exception of X and X which uses {{wp|proportional representation}}. {{wp|Compulsory voting|Voting is compulsory}} for all enrolled citizens 18 years and over in almost every jurisdiction apart from X. The party with majority support in the Chamber of Deputies forms the government and its leader is typically elected as Prime Minister although exceptions to this have occurred in the past.
Falland's [[Electoral system of Falland|electoral system]] uses {{wp|Direct election|Direct voting}} for all lower house elections. {{wp|Compulsory voting|Voting is compulsory}} for all enrolled citizens 18 years and over in almost every jurisdiction apart from [[Lewland]]. The party with majority support in the Chamber of Deputies forms the government and its leader is typically elected as Prime Minister although exceptions to this have occurred in the past.


There are two major political blocs in Falland: the [[Liberal Bloc (Falland)|Liberal Bloc]] in the [[Second Shroff Government|Government]], and the [[People's Bloc (Falland)|People's Bloc]] as the {{wp|Opposition (politics)|Opposition}}. The Liberal Bloc is led primarily by the [[Progressive Party (Falland)|Progressive Party]] with 125 seats, they are partnered with the [[Liberal Party (Falland)|Liberal]] and [[Green Party of Falland|Green Party]] which holds 62 and 43 seats respectively. The [[People's Bloc (Falland)|People's Bloc]] is headed by the [[Socialist Party (Falland)|Socialist Party]] with 132 seats and the [[New Falland Party]] with 22 seats with two other minority parties included in the bloc including the [[Republican Party of Falland|Republican]] and [[Red-Green Movement (Falland)|Red-Green Movement]] Parties, both possessing 8 seats each. Since 2008, no {{wp|Independent politician|independent}} deputies have been elected to the Chamber of Deputies.
There are two major political blocs in Falland: the [[Liberal Bloc (Falland)|Liberal Bloc]] in the [[Premiership of Karren Shroff|Government]], and the [[People's Bloc (Falland)|People's Bloc]] as the {{wp|Opposition (politics)|Opposition}}. The Liberal Bloc is led primarily by the [[Progressive Party (Falland)|Progressive Party]] with 223 seats, they are partnered with the [[Liberal Party (Falland)|Liberal]], the [[Green Party of Falland|Green Party]], and the [[Democatic Party (Falland|Democratic Party]] which holds 122, 97 and 44 seats respectively. The [[People's Bloc (Falland)|People's Bloc]] is headed by the [[Socialist Party (Falland)|Socialist Party]] with 132 seats and the [[New Falland Party]] with 122 seats with four other minority parties included in the bloc including the [[Republican Party of Falland|Republican]] and [[Red-Green Movement (Falland)|Red-Green Movement]], [[National Workers Party of Falland|National Workers]], and [[Victory Party of Falland|Victory]] Parties, possessing 28, 23, 13, and 6 seats respectively. Since 2008, no {{wp|Independent politician|independent}} deputies have been elected to the Chamber of Deputies.


The [[judiciary of Falland]] is headed by the [[Royal Court of Falland]] which serves as the highest court in Falland. It is headed by the [[Royal Court of Falland|President of the Royal Court]], currently [[Clive Osamor]], and answers to the executive branch of the government. It is also responsible for interpreting and applying the law in the country. At the subdivisional level, the judiciary is represented by the [[Supreme Courts of Falland|X supreme courts]] which all subdivisions possess. There are a total of X county judges in the judiciary of Falland, X subdivisional judges, and X national judges.
The [[judiciary of Falland]] is headed by the [[Royal Court of Falland]] which serves as the highest court in Falland. It is headed by the [[Royal Court of Falland|President of the Royal Court]], currently [[Clive Osamor]], and answers to the executive branch of the government. It is also responsible for interpreting and applying the law in the country. At the subdivisional level, the judiciary is represented by the [[Supreme Courts of Falland|supreme courts]] which all subdivisions possess. There are a total of 2,688 county judges in the judiciary of Falland, 261 subdivisional judges, and 48 national judges.


===States of Falland===
===States of Falland===
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! colspan="5" |Subdivision
! colspan="5" |Subdivision
|-
|-
| [[Astinford]] || X || X || X
| [[Astinford]] || [[Dorchester]]|| Dorchester || 4,652,883
|-
|-
| [[Blackwoodshire]] || X || X || X
| [[Blackwoodshire]] || [[Stanninghall]]|| [[Burford]]|| 1,082,065
|-
|-
| [[Braelyneshire]] || X || X || X
| [[Braelyneshire]] || [[Spencing]]|| Spencing || 4,111,850
|-
|-
| [[Briarborough]] || X || X || X
| [[Briarborough]] || [[Bolton-on-the-Wolds]]|| [[Campden]]|| 4,220,056
|-
|-
| [[Burnsworth]] || X || X || X
| [[Burnsworth]] || [[Huntingdon]]|| [[Harthpike]]|| 4,544,676
|-
|-
| [[Colbury]] || X || X || X
| [[Colbury]] || [[Dronfield-on-Sea]]|| [[Hensea]]|| 1,947,718
|-
|-
| [[Duncanland]] || X || X || X
| [[Duncanland]] || [[Great Bosworth]]|| [[Rainham]]|| 4,549,212
|-
|-
| [[Fissier]] || X || X || X
| [[Fissier]] || [[Farnham]]|| [[Eastwood]]|| 1,192,202
|-
|-
| [[Grantset]] || X || X || X
| [[Grantset]] || [[Coxwick]]|| Coxwick || 5,734,948
|-
|-
| [[Hambledonshire]] || X || X || X
| [[Hambledonshire]] || [[Hambledon]]|| Hambledon || 5,951,361
|-
|-
| [[Highwater]] || X || X || X
| [[Highwater]] || [[Highbridge]]|| [[St Mawes]]|| 1,623,099
|-
|-
| [[Kaurwell]] || — || — || X
| [[Kaurwell]] || — || — || 541,033
|-
|-
| [[Laneford]] || X || X || X
| [[Laneford]] || [[Exmouth]]|| Exmouth || 2,705,164
|-
|-
| [[Lewland]] || X || X || X
| [[Lewland]] || [[Barnsley]]|| [[North Petherton]]|| 4,328,262
|-
|-
| [[Marsford]] || X || X || X
| [[Marsford]] || [[Blackpool]]|| [[Buckington]]|| 5,626,742
|-
|-
| [[Merrigreen]] || X || X || X
| [[Merrigreen]] || [[Loughborough]]|| Loughborough || 2,273,339
|-
|-
| [[Milston]] || — || — || X
| [[Milston]] || — || — || 324,620
|-
|-
| [[Milstonshire]] || X || X || X
| [[Milstonshire]] || [[Dunley]]|| Dunley || 3,895,436
|-
|-
| [[Pendleton, Pendletonshire|Pendleton]] || — || — || X
| [[Pendleton, Pendletonshire|Pendleton]] || — || — || 327,203
|-
|-
| [[Pendletonshire]] || X || X || X
| [[Pendletonshire]] || [[Rushden]]|| Rushden || 4,220,056
|-
|-
| [[Perrys]] || X || X || X
| [[Perrys]] || [[Rothhampton]]|| Rothhampton || 3,462,610
|-
|-
| [[Queensbridge]] || X || X || X
| [[Queensbridge]] || [[Epping]]|| [[Newcastle-on-Lyme]]|| 3,889,322
|-
|-
| [[Reesthorpe]] || X || X || X
| [[Reesthorpe]] || [[Cinderford]]|| [[Evestone]]|| 3,354,404
|-
|-
| [[Reidside]] || — || — || X
| [[Reidside]] || — || — || 216,413
|-
|-
| [[Rutland]] || X || X || X
| [[Rutland]] || [[Braemablair]]|| Braemablair || 1,623,100
|-
|-
| [[Sydenham]] || — || — || X
| [[Sydenham]] || — || — || 1,065,653
|-
|-
| [[West Robindy]] || X || X || X
| [[West Robindy]] || [[Stenhill]]|| [[Hinckley]]|| 2,596,958
|-
|-
| [[Wexdon]] || — || — || X
| [[Wexdon]] || — || — || 220,079
|-
|-
| [[Wilkenfield]] || X || X || X
| [[Wilkenfield]] || [[Needham Market]]|| Needham Market || 3,354,404
|-
|-
| style="background:#EAECF0" | {{flagicon|Falland}} Falland || style="background:#EAECF0" | [[Sydenham]] || style="background:#EAECF0" | Sydenham || style="background:#EAECF0" | 87,647,322
| style="background:#EAECF0" | {{flagicon|Falland}} Falland || style="background:#EAECF0" | [[Sydenham]] || style="background:#EAECF0" | Sydenham || style="background:#EAECF0" | 87,647,322
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[[File:Evening Wire headquarters.jpg|thumb|200px|Headquarters of the [[Evening Wire]] in [[Hambledon]].]]
Falland historically possessed a large association with print {{wp|newspaper}}s, with the ''[[Sydenham Eye]]'' standing as one of the oldest in the world, established in 1669. However, in recent years, there have been a shift away from physical newspapers towards cable and digital platforms. In 1990, about 55.4% of the Fallish people read the physical newspaper regularly while 34.7% used the {{wp|internet}} to do so, but by 2010, only 17.5% of the population continued to consume traditional newspapers while cable and internet access for news have rose to roughly 73.2%. Major newspapers produced in Falland that have also achieved international circulation include the ''[[Daily Times]]'', ''[[The Watchman]]'', ''[[Braelyne News]]'', ''[[Wexdon Telegraph]]'', and the ''[[Fallish Morning Post]]''. Major journals and magazines that have also done the same include the ''[[Financial Prophet]]'', ''[[The Analyser]]'', ''[[Good Telegram]]'', and ''[[The Postmaster]]''.
{{wp|Television}} and {{wp|radio}} remain prevalent forms of media consumption, particularly in rural areas, where access to the internet remains slow. [[Sydenham]] and [[Hambledon]] dominate the television and radio industry, with many of these companies based in the two cities. There are a total of 12 major television broadcasting companies in Falland, the oldest being the [[Evening Wire]] with [[EWTV]] which was launched in 1951. Since the 1970s, the Fallish government has also participated in joint ventures with companies such as [[Richardson Networks]] with [[Channel 8 Falland]], and [[Almellon]] with [[FNTVC]]. Radio broadcasting meanwhile, is a nationalised sector in Falland, overseen by the [[Fallish Radio Service]] (FRS) since 1963 due to several scandals involving private radio stations in the preceding years. The Fallish Radio Service operates numerous stations. Among the most popular are [[FRS One]] and [[FRS Two]]. The [[Milston Broadcasting Company]] was the oldest radio company, established in 1913.
As of 2021, roughly 83% of the population utilises the Internet, a figure that has grown exponentially ever since the introduction of {{wp|broadband}} Internet services in the early 2000s. Falland also has one of the [[Video games in Falland|largest video game industry]] in the world, behind X and X, being home to several internationally known gaming companies which include [[Richardson Games]], [[Gears Interactives]], [[Maxwell Home Entertainment]], and [[YellowCo Entertainment]].
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[[Category:Falland]]

Latest revision as of 16:18, 28 April 2024

This article is about the Teleon country. For the Aurorum version, see Falland/Aurorum.
Fallish Federation

Flag of Falland
Flag
of Falland
Coat of arms
Motto: et sic genuflexus Albert rex
("And so King Albert knelt")
Anthem: "Our Georgian Rose"
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Falland (green) within Calesia (grey)
Capital
and largest city
Sydenham
Official languagesFallish
Ethnic groups
(2015)
75.3% Fallish background
24.7% Other background
Religion
73.3% Gregorianism
23.5% Irreligious
2.8% Others
Demonym(s)Fallish
GovernmentFederal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Monarch
Theresa
Karren Shroff
Paul Green
Matthew Hart
Clive Osamor
LegislatureFederal Parliament
Chamber of Advisors
Chamber of Deputies
Establishment
4 March 1114
19 November 1204
13 May 1504
19 July 1858
9 April 1864
26 October 1926
7 September 1944
Area
• Total
415,116 km2 (160,277 sq mi)
• Water (%)
0.5
Population
• 2023 estimate
Steady 87,647,322
• 2015 census
Steady 84,372,472
• Density
211.14/km2 (546.9/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)2021 estimate
• Total
Increase $3.714 Trillion
• Per capita
Increase $42,382
GDP (nominal)2021 estimate
• Total
Increase $3.504 Trillion
• Per capita
Increase $39,982
Gini (2021)Negative increase 29.8
low
HDIIncrease 0.891
very high
CurrencyGuild (ɢ) (FGU)
Time zoneUTC+0 (Central Calesian Time, CCT)
• Summer (DST)
UTC+1 (Central Calesian Summer Time, CCST)
Date formatdd-mm-yy
Driving sideleft
Calling code+20
Internet TLD.fl

Falland, officially the Fallish Federation is a sovereign state in central Calesia on the southern coast of the Swarin Sea. Falland shares land borders with X in the east, X in the south and X in the west. It shares maritime borders with Waldrich and Valmut across the Swarin Sea in the north. Much of the south and west of the country is comprised of the Braelyne range, the majority of the country is mostly flat and sits on the Fallish plain. The country has an area of approximately 415,116 km2 (160,277 sq mi), with a population of 87 million. It is the most populated country in Calesia and the second largest in terms of land area behind Waldrich. Falland's capital and largest city is Sydenham.

Modern humans arrived in Falland around 40,000 years ago from the west. By the 5th millennium BCE, Falland was settled primarily by the Falko tribes, and would stay this way until the arrival of the Cambran Empire in 219 CE until their retreat during 5th century CE. In the aftermath, Waldic tribes from Svalland settled in Falland, mixing with the native Falko people as a collection of violate kingdoms emerged in the region. In 759, modern Falland would be united under the !Waldic Empire which emerged in X. At its territorial height, the empire would encompass X, X, and most of Svalland. The empire would eventually end 1031 when the !French invaded from the south, conquering most of Falland and territory to the west of it, thus forcing the !Waldic capital to relocated to Svalland where the Waldians continued to rule as a rump state. On the mainland, Falland would be ruled by X until they were overthrown in 1114 by the Kingdom of Ferland led by Albert I.

Ferland was able to exert influence over much of Falland and neighbouring regions. However, a succession crisis in 1198, allowing the !French to invade again, establishing Robindy in the east and an independent Ferland in the west. A strong bureaucratic system emerged in Robindy while what remained of Ferland decentralised. The Ferlish king would be overthrown in 1377 and the Abish Confederation would be established by rebel noble houses. Meanwhile, Robindy faced numerous challenges from both internal and external forces: the system of centralised authority bred corruption and inefficiency, while bad relations with the neighbouring Kingdom of X culminated in the Robo-X War which ended in 1336 with Robindian defeat. A group of merchants and nobles staged a failed coup in 1342 due to these failures which eventually led to the beginning of the Robindian Civil War.

The Catabole in 1348 and its subsequent crisis put the conflict on hold. Much of Falland's population was killed as a result. The war eventually ended in defeat for the monarch. In 1355, Geoffrey II was forced to sign the Alfredian Charter which laid out the limitations of the monarchy, and establishing the Federal Parliament. In the 15th century, the end of the Dauloux line caused a succession crisis which was resolved by ascendance of X to the throne, forming a personal union between X, and Robindy which was reorganised as the Kingdom of Falland.

In 1461, the rift between the Opadic and Cathedralist churches reached a breaking point when it culminated in the eruption of a Opadic Rebellion. This rebellion would last until 1468 when the Charter of Free Religion was signed by the monarch. Elia Boreal was discovered in 1481. In reaction, the first Fallish colonial expedition to explore Elia Boreal was launched in 1488, and funded jointly by Falland and several wealthy merchant guilds. The expedition failed to establish a permanent settlement. Another expedition was sent in 1492, this time, the expedition successfully established a small settlement named X near modern-day X. Over the next few decades, Fallish colonial efforts expanded as more settlers arrived from Falland seeking opportunities in the new territories, including a new colony in Elia Austral established in 1498. Diplomacy during this period with other Calesian powers were driven mainly by antagonism with the kingdoms of X and X while closer relations were made with X. In 1504, the Fallish Imperial Declaration was signed by the monarch, officially forming the Fallish Empire.

More history here

Falland has been described as a great power with a strong economy; it has the one of the largest economies in Calesia. As both an historical and contemporary power in industrial, scientific and technological sectors, it is both one of the world's largest exporter and importer. As a developed country it offers social security, a universal health care system, and tuition-free university education. Falland is a member of the United Congress, X, X, and X.

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

War 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

Main article: Politics of Falland
Theresa
Queen of the Fallish since 1976
Karren Shroff
Prime Minister since 2020
Current Structure of the Chamber of Deputies
Structure
Seats810
Current Structure of the Chamber of Deputies of Falland
Political groups
Liberal Bloc (486)
  •   Progressive Party (223)
  •   Liberal Party (122)
  •   Green Party (97)
  •   Democratic Party (44)

People's Bloc (324)

Falland is a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy, and a federation with Theresa at the top as Queen of the Fallish. The country has maintained its constitution since the establishment of the Fallish Federation in 1944. It is one of the oldest federation in the world, in which power is divided between the central and state, free city, and territory governments. The Fallish political system combines elements derived from the Alfredian Charter and its successors (constitutional monarchy, a bicameral parliament, and strong party discipline), and the political model of X (federalism).

The government is separated into three branches:

Theresa rules as Queen of the Fallish and serves as head of state. The head of government is the Prime Minister, currently Karren Shroff who is elected for 4-year terms and is allowed to serve a maximum of two terms via Direct voting. At the subdivisional level, the Prime Minister is represented by the vice governors in states and vice mayors in free cities. They are appointed by the Prime Minister on advice from the Cabinet and the head of their respective subdivisions. The current Prime Minister is Karren Scroff who served since 2020, continuing the Liberal bloc's hold on power in Falland.

In the Chamber of Advisors (upper house), there are X advisors, a hereditary position inherited through specific lineages or granted by the monarchy or prime minister to specific individuals on advice of the Chamber of Deputies. The upper house is headed by the Speaker of the Advisors, currently Paul Green and is voted into office by the members of the Chamber from among themselves for 5-year terms for a maximum of three terms. The Chamber of Deputies (lower house) has 810 members elected from single-member electoral divisions, commonly known as "electorates" or "seats", allocated to states on the basis of population, with each of the current subdivisions (excluding Free Cities) guaranteed an average of 34 seats. The lower house has a maximum term of four years which runs parallel to the Prime Ministeral election cycle, it is the duration of terms since 1960, before this, elections were held once every two years. The incumbent Speaker of the Deputies is Matthew Hart. Usually, the speaker is elected by members of the lower house for 5-year terms and are allowed to serve multiple terms.

Falland's electoral system uses Direct voting for all lower house elections. Voting is compulsory for all enrolled citizens 18 years and over in almost every jurisdiction apart from Lewland. The party with majority support in the Chamber of Deputies forms the government and its leader is typically elected as Prime Minister although exceptions to this have occurred in the past.

There are two major political blocs in Falland: the Liberal Bloc in the Government, and the People's Bloc as the Opposition. The Liberal Bloc is led primarily by the Progressive Party with 223 seats, they are partnered with the Liberal, the Green Party, and the Democratic Party which holds 122, 97 and 44 seats respectively. The People's Bloc is headed by the Socialist Party with 132 seats and the New Falland Party with 122 seats with four other minority parties included in the bloc including the Republican and Red-Green Movement, National Workers, and Victory Parties, possessing 28, 23, 13, and 6 seats respectively. Since 2008, no independent deputies have been elected to the Chamber of Deputies.

The judiciary of Falland is headed by the Royal Court of Falland which serves as the highest court in Falland. It is headed by the President of the Royal Court, currently Clive Osamor, and answers to the executive branch of the government. It is also responsible for interpreting and applying the law in the country. At the subdivisional level, the judiciary is represented by the supreme courts which all subdivisions possess. There are a total of 2,688 county judges in the judiciary of Falland, 261 subdivisional judges, and 48 national judges.

States of Falland

Main article: Subdivisions of Falland
Map State Capital city Largest city Population
(2023)
Subdivision Falland.png
 Subdivision
Astinford Dorchester Dorchester 4,652,883
Blackwoodshire Stanninghall Burford 1,082,065
Braelyneshire Spencing Spencing 4,111,850
Briarborough Bolton-on-the-Wolds Campden 4,220,056
Burnsworth Huntingdon Harthpike 4,544,676
Colbury Dronfield-on-Sea Hensea 1,947,718
Duncanland Great Bosworth Rainham 4,549,212
Fissier Farnham Eastwood 1,192,202
Grantset Coxwick Coxwick 5,734,948
Hambledonshire Hambledon Hambledon 5,951,361
Highwater Highbridge St Mawes 1,623,099
Kaurwell — — 541,033
Laneford Exmouth Exmouth 2,705,164
Lewland Barnsley North Petherton 4,328,262
Marsford Blackpool Buckington 5,626,742
Merrigreen Loughborough Loughborough 2,273,339
Milston — — 324,620
Milstonshire Dunley Dunley 3,895,436
Pendleton — — 327,203
Pendletonshire Rushden Rushden 4,220,056
Perrys Rothhampton Rothhampton 3,462,610
Queensbridge Epping Newcastle-on-Lyme 3,889,322
Reesthorpe Cinderford Evestone 3,354,404
Reidside — — 216,413
Rutland Braemablair Braemablair 1,623,100
Sydenham — — 1,065,653
West Robindy Stenhill Hinckley 2,596,958
Wexdon — — 220,079
Wilkenfield Needham Market Needham Market 3,354,404
Falland Falland Sydenham Sydenham 87,647,322

Falland is divided into 29 subdivisions. Of these administrative divisions, 23 are States and 6 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

Economy

Infrastructure

Transport

Tourism

Agriculture

Demographics

Religion

Languages

Migrants and refugees

Education

Health

Culture

Music

Art

Literature

Media

Headquarters of the Evening Wire in Hambledon.

Falland historically possessed a large association with print newspapers, with the Sydenham Eye standing as one of the oldest in the world, established in 1669. However, in recent years, there have been a shift away from physical newspapers towards cable and digital platforms. In 1990, about 55.4% of the Fallish people read the physical newspaper regularly while 34.7% used the internet to do so, but by 2010, only 17.5% of the population continued to consume traditional newspapers while cable and internet access for news have rose to roughly 73.2%. Major newspapers produced in Falland that have also achieved international circulation include the Daily Times, The Watchman, Braelyne News, Wexdon Telegraph, and the Fallish Morning Post. Major journals and magazines that have also done the same include the Financial Prophet, The Analyser, Good Telegram, and The Postmaster.

Television and radio remain prevalent forms of media consumption, particularly in rural areas, where access to the internet remains slow. Sydenham and Hambledon dominate the television and radio industry, with many of these companies based in the two cities. There are a total of 12 major television broadcasting companies in Falland, the oldest being the Evening Wire with EWTV which was launched in 1951. Since the 1970s, the Fallish government has also participated in joint ventures with companies such as Richardson Networks with Channel 8 Falland, and Almellon with FNTVC. Radio broadcasting meanwhile, is a nationalised sector in Falland, overseen by the Fallish Radio Service (FRS) since 1963 due to several scandals involving private radio stations in the preceding years. The Fallish Radio Service operates numerous stations. Among the most popular are FRS One and FRS Two. The Milston Broadcasting Company was the oldest radio company, established in 1913.

As of 2021, roughly 83% of the population utilises the Internet, a figure that has grown exponentially ever since the introduction of broadband Internet services in the early 2000s. Falland also has one of the largest video game industry in the world, behind X and X, being home to several internationally known gaming companies which include Richardson Games, Gears Interactives, Maxwell Home Entertainment, and YellowCo Entertainment.

Cuisine

Sports

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