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Seor Republic World Factobook Entry

Seor
04-05-2004, 04:18
The Seor Republic

Background: The Seor Republic was founded by President Seome as a haven for equality, rights, intellectual persuits, and freedom from religious repression. The Seor republic is characterized by intellectual endevors and an advanced level of technology.

Geography

Climate: Mild temperate; cold, cloudy, wet winters; hot, clear, dry summers

Terrain: Mountains and plain regions

Elevation extremes: lowest point: Shining River Basin 0 m, highest point: Mt. Shrike 4000 m

Natural Resources: Petroleum porducts, Gold, Iron, Silver, Copper, Aluminum, Lead, Uranium, Silicon, Platinum, Timber, Marble, Granite

Land Use: arable land: 10%; other: 90%; permanent crops: 5%

Natural hazards: landslides

Enviroment - current issues: soil erosion and overuse

People

Population: 6 Million (5/04 Census)

Age Structure: 0-14 years: 24%; 14-64 years: 54%; 65 years and over: 22%

Median Age: total 94.4; female: 95.2; male: 93.6

Nationality: Noun: Seor, Adjective: Seor

Ethnic Groups: Seor 100%

Religions: Agnostic 80%, Atheist 18%, The Brotherhood of Faith 2%

Languages: Seor, English

Literacy Rate: total population: 99.9%; male: 99.9%; female: 99.9%

Government

conventional long form: The Republic of Seor
conventional short form: Seor Republic
abbreviation: SR

Government Type: Republic

Capital: Excelsis

Administrative Divisions: 2 Provinces, Aro, Igo

Formation: March 15, 1901

Constitution: A constitution was signed March 15, 1901 at the country's initial formation

Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal

Executive Branch:
Chief of State: President Seome
Head of Government: President Seome
Cabinent: 3 member triumvirate
Elections: President is elected every 10 years

Legislative Branch: unicameral People's Senate, 30 senators elected by popular vote for 5 year terms

Judicial Branch: Supreme Court

Political Party: Leftist Reform Party, Liberal Change Party

Flag description: two crosses of infinity in corners and country's symbol in center

Economy

Economy - overview: While the Seor Republic has thrived in the fields of sciencem, mechanics, and resource collection & distribution, farming and provision of food has always been an issue due to the surrounding mountains. While rainwater can provide fertile soil, landslides often destory any mountains or highland crops; summarily, most crops are placed in lower areas.

GDP per capita: $12,000

GDP - compostiton by sector: agriculture: 5%; industry: 50%; services: 45%

Population Below Poverty Line: 1.2%

Labor Force: 2.8 million

Major Exports: Technology (Electronic, Mechanical, Information), Fuel (Hydrogen, Oil, Natural Gas), Metals (Gold, Iron, Silver, Copper, Aluminum, Lead, Uranium, Silicon, Platinum), Resources (Timber, Water, Marble, Granite)

Major Imports: Corn, Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Dairy Products

Currency: Seod

Military Branches

Branches: Army Corps, Air Corps, Space Corps, Navy Corps, Marine Corps
Enlistment age: 20