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Empire of Svinia Ríše Švíka (Svin) | |
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| Motto: Sledovať svoje vlastné hviezdu ("Follow your own star") | |
| Anthem: Nad Tatrou sa blýska ("Lightning over the Tatras") | |
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| Capital | Hrabské |
| Largest | Sveta |
| Official languages | Svin |
| Recognised regional languages | Shalumite Æsthurlav Norse Acrean Standard |
| Ethnic groups | 74.9% Svinian 8.1% Æsthurlav 6.2% Shalumite 4.1% Acrean 6.7% Other |
| Demonym(s) | Svinian |
| Government | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
• Emperor | Drahoslav IV |
• Premier | Marián Kudrna |
| Legislature | Parliament |
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| National Assembly | |
| Formation | |
• Founding of Svinia | 600 BC |
• Under the Acrean Empire | 400 BC - 460 AD |
• Svinian Empire | 600 AD |
• First constitution | 1849 |
• Justínan reforms | 1946 |
| Area | |
• | 1,455,055 km2 (561,800 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2018 estimate | 193,541,235 |
• 2014 census | 191,693,965 |
• Density | 131.75/km2 (341.2/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | 2019 estimate |
• Total | $7.814 trillion |
• Per capita | $40,762.89 |
| Gini | 41.7 medium |
| HDI | .856 very high |
| Currency | Koruna ( |
| Date format | dd.mm.yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +57 |
| ISO 3166 code | SV |
| Internet TLD | .svn |
Etymology
History
Prehistory
Slavic tribes and Acrean Empire
Slavic states
Svinian Empire
Constitution and reforms
Contemporary period
Geography
Climate
Biodiversity
Politics
Government
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| Drahoslav IV Emperor since 1985 |
Marián Kudrna Premier since 2012 |
Svinia is a federal, parliamentary, constitutional monarchy. The Svinian political system is laid out in the 1849 constitution approved by the monarch at the time, Radovan IV, that later underwent significant reforms in 1940. Further amendments to the constitution require a two-thirds majority in both the National Assembly and Senate, as well as approval of two-thirds of each state legislatures and the monarch. The 1940 reforms strengthened the principle of separation of powers by increasing the powers of the legislature and limiting executive authority held by the monarch.
The executive branch is led by the monarch, currently Emperor Drahoslav IV. The monarch is the head of state and exercises their executive power through the Office of the Emperor (or Empress), also known as the Imperial Office. The monarch has representative responsibilities and powers and takes a significant role in establishing foreign policy. Each monarch begins their reign following the death of their predecessor. The monarch is considered to be the highest official in the Svinian government.
The second-highest official in the Svinian government is the Premier. The current Premier is Marián Kudrna, who has led the government in the National Assembly since 2012. The Premier is the head of government and the legislative branch. Alongside their legislative duties, the Premier exercises their executive power through their Cabinet. The Premier and Cabinet exercise executive power in conjunction with the monarch.
Legislative power is exercised by the National Assembly and Senate. Together, the National Assembly and Senate form the bicameral legislature of Svinia and each hold different roles. The National Assembly is elected through direct elections by mixed-member proportional representation. Elections for the National Assembly are held a minimum of every four years. The Senate is a collection of representatives from the seventeen states and are appointed by state cabinets. Representation for each state is determined by the state's population.
The current government is a coalition government led by the Conservative Party with the National Party as a junior partner. Together, the Conservative Party and National Party hold a slim majority in the National Assembly. Since the creation of the National Assembly under the constitution in 1849 the Conservative Party has been one of the two major political parties that have dominated elected politics. The other major political party in Svinia is the Liberal Democratic Party. Since 1936, every premier has been a member of either the conservatives or liberal democrats.
Law
Svinian law is based on civil law. The civil law system is based on codified principles that serve as a primary source for legal decisions. In Svinia, these principles are codified in the Svinian Civil Code and the Svinian Penal Code, which were adopted in 1849 under the first constitution of the empire. The Svinian Civil Code was largely based off of the Valentínian Royal Laws established by Valentín II.
Law in Svinia is primarily divided into two areas: public law and private law. Public law includes several aspects of the relationship between the government and individuals, comprising constitutional law, administrative law, tax law, and others. Private law primarily deals with the relationship between individuals. The Svinian judiciary is divided into two different courts to deal with these issues. The general courts deal with criminal and civil trials, while the courts of public law deal with administrative and constitutional law.
The government of Svinia recognizes no religion as a state religion and promotes freedom of religion and freedom of speech. Despite this, the clear religion majority in Svinia has resulted in numerous laws that are aimed at upholding public decency and that are based off of religious law. These laws have been widely used to limit the freedoms of LGBT individuals and other minority groups and place limits on speech. These laws have been widely criticized by both domestic and international groups. The most notable international criticism has come from Gylian government agencies like the Bureau of Religious Affairs and Directorate for Action Against Discrimination.
Administrative divisions
Svinia is divided into seventeen constituent states, one of which is a city-state consisting of just one city: the national capital region of Hrabské. These states are further divided into counties and municipalities. States are also divided into constituencies, which are used to elect half of the National Assembly. Constituency boundaries typically do not follow the boundaries set by counties. The State of Hrabské is the only state to not have any further administrative divisions within.
The states, counties, and municipalities are all governed by localized assemblies and executives. Each state possesses its own laws and legislative bodies and are largely self-governing. All states possess a unicameral legislature known as the state assembly that elect a state chancellor who in turn appoints a state cabinet. The state chancellor, state cabinet, and state assembly are the main governing authorities within each state. Each county is governed by a county commission composed of three county commissioners. County commissioners will work with other county officials to govern the county and manage local taxes and spending. Municipalities are typically governed by a mayor and small municipal council, however there is no set format for municipal governance.
Due to the differing size and population, the number of counties and municipalities differs by state. Each state government is given the authority to draw internal administrative division boundaries, with the only exception being National Assembly constituency boundaries.
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Foreign relations
Svinia is a founding member of the Organization of Tyrannic Nations and one of the permanent members of the OTN Security Council. Svinia is also a founding member of the Commonwealth of Sovereign Nations.
Svinia has maintained diplomatic relations with almost all nations around the globe and hosts embassies and consulates in many nations across Tyran. The embassies of most countries in Svinia are located in the capital of Hrabské with consulates across the country.
Svinian foreign policy is primarily directed by the monarch, however the Prime Minister also has considerable influence. The Minister of Foreign Affairs manages the day-to-day workings of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is the chief foreign affairs adviser to the Prime Minister and monarch. Svinia is represented abroad by the monarch, however the monarch may appoint others to represent the nation in their place, typically the Prime Minister or Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Following the Justínan constitutional reforms in 1946, which gave the legislative branch of government increased influence over national and foreign policy, the foreign policy of Svinia has shifted towards international cooperation and coordination. Since 1973 Svinian foreign policy has largely been shaped by its membership in the Commonwealth of Sovereign Nations, of which it is one of the three founding members alongside Ossoria and Azurlavai Since the CSN's creation, Svinia has developed a closer relationship with Ossoria and has furthered its military cooperation with neighboring Azurlavai. Later membership in the Commonwealth has also resulted in further cooperation with Silua, Delkora, and Syara.
Despite its membership in the CSN and cooperation with the member nations, Svinia has furthered its efforts to be the most influential nation in western Eracura. This objective has regularly resulted in tension between Svinia and Shalum, as well as Shalum's eastern ally of Acrea. The Commonwealth of Sovereign Nations has taken a tough stance against Shalumite interference in Svinian and Azurlav affairs. For the last decade the Svinian government has sought closer ties with Shalum in an effort to relieve tensions between the two nations. This effort has encountered numerous obstacles, the most recent being Shalum's attack against Ossorian forces on the island of Arzell.
Military
The Svinian Armed Forces are comprised of the Svinian Army, Air Force, Navy, and National Gendarmerie. The National Gendarmerie serve both as Military Police and civil police in most rural and some urban areas of Svinia. The Armed Forces are ultimately led by the commander-in-chief, a position held of the monarch of Svinia. The combined Armed Forces are among the largest armed forces in the world and the second largest in Eracura.
As of 2018, the Armed Forces employed roughly 1.3 million service members, two hundred thousand paramilitary personnel, and 1.6 million reservists. The Army represents over half of the active duty personnel in the Armed Forces with approximately seven hundred thousand service members. This is followed by the Air Force with approximately four hundred thousand members and the navy with approximately two hundred thousand members. The National Gendarmerie has approximately two hundred thousand members. The 1.6 million reservists are available to the Armed Forces and can be called upon in times of war. Reservists will regularly participate in training exercises. To be eligible to join the Armed Forces, you must be a citizen of Svinia, at least eighteen years of age, and meet fitness, health, and education requirements.
Svinia is a permanent member of the OTN Security Council and is a recognized nuclear power. Svinia is one of the highest spenders on the Armed Forces in the world, spending roughly 4.2% of GDP on defense, or approximately K328.2 billion.