Erdland

Greater Erdlandic Lands Storderdlandiskland
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Motto: "Styrkir ithral einet" Strength through Unity
Anthem: Syrmn afde Staten
Capital	Asgalstat
Official languages	Erdlandic
Ethnic groups	TBA
Religion	TBA
Demonym(s)	Erdlander, Erdlandic
Government	Unitary one-party state under a Totalitarian Regime
• Leader	Olaf Guddre
• Deputy Leader	Kristjan Erlsa
• Chancellor	Siegmund Hethaler
Legislature	Erdlandic Althinge
Area
•	256,220 km2 (98,930 sq mi)
Population
• 2020 census	27,441,541
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	$546 Billion
• Per capita	$19,933
HDI	0.922 very high
Currency	Erdlandic Taler
Date format	dd.mm.yy
Driving side	right
Internet TLD	.ed

Erdland (Erdlandic: Erdlanden), officially the Greater Erdlandic Lands is a country located in the Alharun continent of Eurth. Erdland is largely dominated by a cold temperate climate, with a largely flat and forested land. Erdland resides in a peninsula, which to the south is composed of small mountains which serve as Erdland's natural border. As a peninsular country, Erdland is surrounded by the Verde Sea, Sakspati Sea, and the Ygros Sea. The coastal regions are the home to Erdland's largest urban centers. The capital of Erdland is Asgalstat, and the country has a total population of 27.4 million, a number which is increasing as of recently. Most of the Erdlandic population resides within centralized urban centers rather than in the countryside, with a higher population density to the north of the country.

A former Ahranaian colony, Erdland is a one-party totalitarian state under the control of the All-Erdlandic Farmers' and Workers' Party since 1974, with the ruling party enforcing a surveillance police state. Legislative power is vested in the 250-member Erdlandic Althinge, a unicameral legislature that in practice has no power and only formalizes decisions already made within the ruling party. As a unitary state, it is divided into 6 regions known as Landsers. The ruling party maintains an official policy of meeting all needs of the people – due to this, Erdland has an extensive social welfare system that provides universal healthcare, public housing, and education. However, the quality of services is very debatable. Erdland practices a state capitalist economic policy, with major corporations and manufacturers being state owned. As of recently, there have been economic reforms allowing for economic liberalization.

Politics

Government

Erdland is a unitary totalitarian one party state, where the All-Erdlandic Farmers' and Workers' Party and the Leader rule autocratically by a constitution and political authority which they themselves created. The party and leader are the supreme authority within Erdland. According to the constitution of Erdland, Erdland is a "beacon of unity and united struggle". The Farmers' and Workers' Party controls all political aspects of Erdlandic lives, as all political offices as required to be a member of the AE-FWP. The Leader, officially the 'Leader of the Realm', is the highest form of power within Erdland and has been described as a dictator by foreign sources. The Realm Leader is the head of all major governing structures such as the military, party, and executive government. The Leader is elected by an internal council in the AE-FWP, which is composed of trusted Erdlandic Socialists and inner circle members.

Legislative power within Erdland is held by the unicameral Erdlandic Althinge. Compromised of 250 seats, its membership is elected by the general population every 4 years. Candidates are required to be members of the AE-FWP, making the electoral process more or less a front to instill confidence within the populace that there is a democratic system within Erdland. Universal suffrage is ensured and codified within Erdland, as the constitution states that all citizens of Erdland are entrusted with the same right of voting. The Althinge is known for the fact that it holds no real power, being described as an expensive act by both citizens and foreigners alike, since the Althinge only works to codify and formalize policies and decisions already made within the AE-FWP. The Deputy Realm Leader is elected by the Althinge, and works as the chief speaker and head of the legislature.

Erdlandic Althinge in Session

Erdland is a highly centralized unitary state divided into 6 administrative regions known as Landsers. Each Landser is headed by a Landserleidtog (Landser Leader) who is appointed by the Realm Leader. Landsers were the result of streamlining regional administration in Erdland, replacing the pre-1974 regions known as Heymvads.

Armed forces

The Krigsmatten are the unified armed forces of the Erdlandic Realm, compromising of three branches: the Land Army, Air Force, Navy, and the Reserve Army. The Krigsmatten is under control of both the Land Leader and the Minister of Defense of the Ministry of Defense. The mission objective of the Krigsmatten is to protect Erdlandic sovereignty and stability - both from foreign and internal threats. Due to the military priority within Erdlandic government and AE-FWP policy, the Krigsmatten are a well-funded competent fighting force using indigenous equipment risen from Erdland's extensive industrial projects. Logistical issues however have been of note within the Krigsmatten.

Erdlandic SKD 710 Main Battle Tank during Exercise

Law and police

The Greater Erdlandic Police are the national law enforcement body in Erdland, containing both the Security Police gendarmerie and the Criminal Police investigation unit. The Erdlandic Police are a highly centralized agency under the Realm Ministry of the Interior - working alongside the Erdlandic Secret Police to identify threats to the state and deal with them. The Security Police are a gendarmerie unit within the police, serving as a militarized and armed response unit. The Alert Reserve Security Police serve as the reserve to the Security Police.

All-Erdlandic Farmers' and Workers' Party

Secret police and surveillance

The Secret Police is the official secret police of Erdland, administered by Interior Minister and a State Government Director. The Secret State Police, better known as the Leypo, has its power focused on political opponents, dissidents, career criminals, and other targets of the AE-FWP.