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{{Infobox country
{{Infobox country
|micronation =        <!--yes if a micronation-->
|micronation =        <!--yes if a micronation-->
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|common_name =        Falland
|common_name =        Falland
|status =            <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations-->
|status =            <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations-->
|image_flag =        Flag of Falland.png
|image_flag =        Flag of Jena.svg
|alt_flag =          <!--alt text for flag (text shown when pointer hovers over flag)-->
|alt_flag =          <!--alt text for flag (text shown when pointer hovers over flag)-->
|flag_border =         
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|flag2_border =      <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
|flag2_border =      <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
|image_coat =        Falland Emblem.png
|image_coat =        Falland COA.png
|alt_coat =          <!--alt text for coat of arms-->
|alt_coat =          <!--alt text for coat of arms-->
|symbol_type =        <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)-->
|symbol_type =        <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)-->
|national_motto =    ''A Reipublicae perpetuum''
|national_motto =    ''et sic genuflexus Albert 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 =    "Our Georgian Rose" <br> [[File:MediaPlayer.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7kA0QFGHgA]]
|royal_anthem =      <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
|royal_anthem =      <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
|other_symbol_type =  <!--Use if a further symbol exists, e.g. hymn-->
|other_symbol_type =  <!--Use if a further symbol exists, e.g. hymn-->
|other_symbol =
|other_symbol =
|image_map =          [[File:Globo albeinland.png|255px]]
|image_map =          [[File:Falland Ortho.png|frameless|250px]]
|loctext =             
|loctext =             
|alt_map =            <!--alt text for map-->
|alt_map =            <!--alt text for map-->
|map_caption =        Falland (green) within [[Berea]] (grey)
|map_caption =        Falland (green) within [[Calesia]] (grey)
|image_map2 =        <!--Another map, if required-->
|image_map2 =        <!--Another map, if required-->
|alt_map2 =          <!--alt text for second map-->
|alt_map2 =          <!--alt text for second map-->
|map_caption2 =      <!--Caption to place below second map-->
|map_caption2 =      <!--Caption to place below second map-->
|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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|languages2 =         
|languages2 =         
|languages2_sub =    <!--Is the second alternative type of languages a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
|languages2_sub =    <!--Is the second alternative type of languages a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
|ethnic_groups =      75.3% {{wpl|English people|Fallish}} background <br> 24.7% Foreign background
|ethnic_groups =      75.3% {{wpl|English people|Fallish}} background <br> 24.7% Other background
|ethnic_groups_year = 2015
|ethnic_groups_year = 2015
|ethnic_groups_ref =  <!--(for any ref/s to associate with ethnic groups data)-->
|ethnic_groups_ref =  <!--(for any ref/s to associate with ethnic groups data)-->
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|religion_ref =      <!--(for any ref/s to associate with religion data)-->
|religion_ref =      <!--(for any ref/s to associate with religion data)-->
|demonym =            Fallish
|demonym =            Fallish
|government_type =    {{wpl|Federal}} {{wpl|Semi-Presidential}} {{wpl|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]]
|legislature =        [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|Federal Parliament]]
|leader_title4 =      [[Chamber of Deputies (Falland)|Speaker of the Deputies]]
|upper_house =        [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|Federal Council]]
|leader_name4 = [[Matthew Hart]]
|lower_house =        [[Federal Parliament (Falland)|National Assembly]]
|leader_title5 =      [[Royal Court of Falland|President of the Royal Court]]
|leader_name5 = [[Clive Osamor]]
|legislature =        [[Federal Parliament]]
|upper_house =        [[Chamber of Advisors (Falland)|Chamber of Advisors]]
|lower_house =        [[Chamber of Deputies (Falland)|Chamber of Deputies]]
|sovereignty_type =   
|sovereignty_type =   
|sovereignty_note =  
|sovereignty_note =  
|established_event1 = TBD
|established_event1 = [[Kingdom of Ferland]]
|established_date1 =  30 February 0
|established_date1 =  4 March 962
|established_event2 = TBD
|established_event2 = [[Kingdom of Robindy]]
|established_date2 =  30 February 0
|established_date2 =  19 November 1204
|established_event3 = TBD
|established_event3 = [[Fallish Imperial Declaration]]
|established_date3 = 30 February 0
|established_date3 = 13 May 1504
|established_event4 = Monarchy Abolished
|established_event5 = [[First Republic of Falland|First Republic]]
|established_date4 = 2 October 1919
|established_date5 = 19 July 1858
|established_event5 = [[Sileria|Silerian independence]]
|established_event6 = [[Kingdom of Falland (1864)|Capron Restoration]]
|established_date5 = 30 February 1920
|established_date6 = 9 April 1864
|established_event6 = Current constitution
|established_event7 = [[Asplinist Falland|Asplinist Falland]]
|established_date6 = 7 September 1954
|established_date7 = 26 October 1926
|established_event8 = [[Constitution of Falland|Current constitution]]
|established_date8 = 7 September 1944
|established_event13 = <!--(up to 13 distinct events may be included)-->
|established_event13 = <!--(up to 13 distinct events may be included)-->
|established_date13 =
|established_date13 =
|area_rank =
|area =           
|area_km2 =          182,054
|area_km2 =          182,054
|area_sq_mi =        <!--Area in square mi (requires area_km2)-->
|area_footnote =      <!--Optional footnote for area-->
|percent_water = 0.6
|percent_water = 0.6
|area_label =        <!--Label under "Area" (default is "Total")-->
|population_estimate = {{steady}} 87,647,322
|area_label2 =        <!--Label below area_label (optional)-->
|area_data2 =        <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)-->
|population_estimate = 18,569,508
|population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_year = 2020
|population_estimate_year = 2023
|population_census = 17,182,992
|population_census = {{steady}} 84,372,472
|population_census_year = 2015
|population_census_year = 2015
|population_density_km2 = 102
|population_density_km2 =  
|population_density_sq_mi =  
|population_density_sq_mi =  
|population_density_rank =  
|population_density_rank =  
|nummembers =        <!--An alternative to population for micronation-->
|nummembers =        <!--An alternative to population for micronation-->
|GDP_PPP =            $787.012 Billion
|GDP_PPP =            {{increase}} $3.714 Trillion
|GDP_PPP_rank =  
|GDP_PPP_rank =  
|GDP_PPP_year = 2021
|GDP_PPP_year = 2021
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = $42,382
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = {{increase}} $42,382
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =  
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =  
|GDP_nominal = $742.446 Billion
|GDP_nominal = {{increase}} $3.504 Trillion
|GDP_nominal_rank =  
|GDP_nominal_rank =  
|GDP_nominal_year = 2021
|GDP_nominal_year = 2021
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $39,982
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} $39,982
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =  
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =  
|Gini =                29.8
|Gini =                29.8
|Gini_ref =          {{increase}}
|Gini_change =          increase
|Gini_rank =  
|Gini_rank =  
|Gini_year = 2021
|Gini_year = 2021
|HDI_year =          <!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year-->
|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
|HDI_rank =  
|HDI_rank =  
|HDI_ref =            <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)-->
|HDI_ref =            <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)-->
|currency =          Guild
|currency =          [[Fallish Guild|Guild]] (ɢ)
|currency_code =      ɢ
|currency_code =      FGU
|time_zone =          <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)-->
|time_zone =          UTC+0 (Central Calesian Time, CCT)
|utc_offset =        <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|utc_offset =        <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|time_zone_DST =      <!--Link to DST (Daylight Saving Time) used, otherwise leave empty-->
|time_zone_DST =      UTC+1 (Central Calesian Summer Time, CCST)
|utc_offset_DST =    <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|utc_offset_DST =    <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|DST_note =          <!--Optional note regarding DST use-->
|DST_note =          <!--Optional note regarding DST use-->
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|footnotes =          <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes-->
|footnotes =          <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes-->
}}
}}
'''Falland''', officially the '''Fallish Federation''' is a {{wpl|sovereign state}} in western [[Berea]]. It lies primarily on the island of ''will decide soon'' which is separated from mainland Berea by the [[Aurorum (region)|Telmeric Sea]] and the [[Aurorum (region)|Arthurean strait]] to the south. It shares maritime borders with [[Sarrac]] in the south and [[Sileria]] in the north-east. Falland spans an area of 182,054 square kilometres (70,291 square miles) with a population of 17,182,992 over it's 8 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}} 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 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 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]].


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.
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]].


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.
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]].


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}}.
''TBD''
==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
===War 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 8 states delegations is based on it's population in Falland with larger delegations for larger states.
|image1 = Princess Anne Wellington 2023.jpg|200px
|image2 = Penny Mordaunt Official Cabinet Portrait, September 2022 (cropped).jpg|220px
|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}}
}}
 
{{Infobox legislature
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| members            = 400
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| structure1_alt    = Current Structure of the Chamber of Deputies of Falland
| political_groups1  = '''[[Liberal Bloc (Falland)|Liberal Bloc]] (230)'''
*{{colorbox|#0C9EFF}} [[Progressive Party (Falland)|Progressive Party]] (125)
*{{colorbox|#06CBD9}} [[Liberal Party (Falland)|Liberal Party]] (62)
*{{colorbox|#6CB63B}} [[Green Party of Falland|Greens]] (43)
'''[[People's Bloc (Falland)|People's Bloc]] (170)'''
*{{colorbox|#F50000}} [[Socialist Party (Falland)|Socialist Party]] (132)
*{{colorbox|#0E2A85}} [[New Falland Party]] (22)
*{{colorbox|#0E00D4}} [[Republican Party of Falland|Republican]] (8)
*{{colorbox|#FF5E6E}} [[Red-Green Movement (Falland)|Red-Green Movement]] (8)
}}
 
Falland is a {{wp|constitutional monarchy}}, a {{wp|parliamentary democracy}}, and a {{wp|federation}} with [[Theresa of Falland|Theresa]] at the top as [[Monarch of Falland|Queen of the Fallish]]. The country has maintained its [[Constitution of Falland|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 [[Subdivisions of Falland|state, free city, and territory]] governments. The [[Politics of Falland|Fallish political system]] combines elements derived from the [[Alfredian Charter]] and its successors (constitutional monarchy, a {{wp|bicameral parliament}}, and strong {{wp|party discipline}}), and the political model of X ({{wp|federalism}}).
 
The {{wp|Separation of powers|government is separated}} into three branches:
*Executive: Led by the [[Prime Minister of Falland|Prime Minister]] who also leads the [[Cabinet of Falland]], consisting of 21 members and headed by the [[Ministry of Civil Affairs (Falland)|Minister of Civil Affairs]].
*Legislature: Represented by the bicameral [[Federal Parliament]], comprising the [[Chamber of Advisors (Falland)|Chamber of Advisors]], and the [[Chamber of Deputies (Falland)|Chamber of Deputies]].
*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.
 
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.
 
Falland's [[Electoral system of Falland|electoral system]] uses {{wp|Direct election|Direct voting}} for all lower house elections with the exception of [[Duncanland]] and [[Reesthorpe]] 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 [[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.


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.
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.


Since 1964, the party system has been dominated by the [[Centre Party (Falland)|Centre Party]], the [[Social Democratic Party (Falland)|Social Democratic Party]] and the [[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 right-wing [[Family Party (Falland)|Family 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]] a coalition of the Centre Party, 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|Subdivisions of Falland}}
Falland is divided into 8 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.
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{| class="wikitable"
!Map!!Name!!Administrative centre!!Population!!Head of Government
|-
|-
| rowspan="18" |<center>{{Falland labelled map}}</center>
! Map !! State !! Capital city !! Largest city !! Population<br><small>(2023)</small>  
! colspan="5" |[[States of Falland]]
|-
|-
|[[Absaland]]||[[Rosgar]]||2,382,992||Eòin Siosal ([[Absish People's Party|PA]])
| rowspan="31" |<center>[[File:Subdivision Falland.png|400px]]</center>
! colspan="5" |Subdivision
|-
|-
|[[Kirmouth]]||[[Kirmouth]]||2,511,027||Aaron Sutton ([[Social Democratic Party (Falland)|SDP]])
| [[Astinford]] || X || X || X
|-
|-
|[[Larkshire]]||[[Rainham]]||4,132,739||Cameron Lowe ([[Democratic Party (Falland)|DP]])
| [[Blackwoodshire]] || X || X || X
|-
|-
|[[Lilledel]]||[[Nebligen]]||2,079,784||TBD (TBD)<br>TBD (TBD)<br>TBD (TBD)
| [[Braelyneshire]] || X || X || X
|-
|-
|[[Sleafolk]]||[[Fakenwick]]||2,627,686||Kit Willis ([[Centre Party (Falland)|C]])
| [[Briarborough]] || X || X || X
|-
|-
|[[Solland]]||[[Ulthwaite]]||2,514,382||Grayson Bell ([[Centre Party (Falland)|C]])
| [[Burnsworth]] || X || X || X
|-
|-
|[[Sydenham]]||[[Sydenham]]||934,382||Tessa Chambers ([[Democratic Party (Falland)|DP]])
| [[Colbury]] || X || X || X
|-
|-
| [[Duncanland]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Fissier]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Grantset]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Hambledonshire]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Highwater]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Kaurwell]] || — || — || X
|-
| [[Laneford]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Lewland]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Marsford]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Merrigreen]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Milston]] || — || — || X
|-
| [[Milstonshire]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Pendleton, Pendletonshire|Pendleton]] || — || — || X
|-
| [[Pendletonshire]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Perrys]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Queensbridge]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Reesthorpe]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Reidside]] || — || — || X
|-
| [[Rutland]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Sydenham]] || — || — || X
|-
| [[West Robindy]] || X || X || X
|-
| [[Wexdon]] || — || — || X
|-
| [[Wilkenfield]] || X || X || X
|-
| style="background:#EAECF0" | {{flagicon|Falland}} Falland || style="background:#EAECF0" | [[Sydenham]] || style="background:#EAECF0" | Sydenham || style="background:#EAECF0" | 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===
===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}}
[[File:Portsmouth MMB 27 Royal Naval Dockyard - Ships of the Royal Saudi Navy.jpg|thumb|right|FRNS Sgàire in [[Sønderburg]] in 2017]]
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.


Falland is a recognised {{wpl|List of states with nuclear weapons|nuclear weapons state}} after [[Ace (nuclear test)|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 {{wpl|Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty}} and in 2020 formally signed the {{wpl|Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons}} in line with it's decommissioning of it's nuclear weapons program.
==Economy==
==Economy==
===Infrastructure===
===Infrastructure===
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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
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 962
19 November 1204
13 May 1504
19 July 1858
9 April 1864
26 October 1926
7 September 1944
Area
• Total
182,054 km2 (70,291 sq mi)
• Water (%)
0.6
Population
• 2023 estimate
Steady 87,647,322
• 2015 census
Steady 84,372,472
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 182,054 km2 (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.

The earliest evidence of early humans in Falland dates back to around 170,000 years ago and was that of the Homo X. 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 and the occupation of most of the region by 252 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 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.

Ferland was able to exert influence over much of Falland and neighbouring regions. However, Ferland was paralysed due to a succession crisis in 1198, allowing the !French House of Dauloux to invade the kingdom, establishing 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 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 personal union between X, and Robindy which was reorganised as the Kingdom of Falland.

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. In 1488, the first Fallish colonial expedition to explore Elia Boreal was launched, and funded jointly by Falland and several wealthy merchant guilds. 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.

TBD

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

People's Bloc (170)

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. At the subdivisional level, the Prime Minister is represented by the vice governors in states, vice mayors in free cities, and 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.

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 400 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 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 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 with the exception of Duncanland and Reesthorpe which uses proportional representation. 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 125 seats, they are partnered with the Liberal and Green Party which holds 62 and 43 seats respectively. The People's Bloc is headed by the 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 and Red-Green Movement Parties, both possessing 8 seats each. 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 X X X
Blackwoodshire X X X
Braelyneshire X X X
Briarborough X X X
Burnsworth X X X
Colbury X X X
Duncanland X X X
Fissier X X X
Grantset X X X
Hambledonshire X X X
Highwater X X X
Kaurwell — — X
Laneford X X X
Lewland X X X
Marsford X X X
Merrigreen X X X
Milston — — X
Milstonshire X X X
Pendleton — — X
Pendletonshire X X X
Perrys X X X
Queensbridge X X X
Reesthorpe X X X
Reidside — — X
Rutland X X X
Sydenham — — X
West Robindy X X X
Wexdon — — X
Wilkenfield X X X
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.

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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

Cuisine

Sports

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