British Teawaland
25-06-2005, 21:56
British Teawaland: The facts
Formerly made up of the two states of Teawa and Narshe- the two British colonies in the Southernmost Ocean, the two separate countries were merged as one in 2005, and split into separate states. At present, there are 8 states, with a 9th presently being discussed. Narshe is split into regions- there are three- North, Central and South Narshe.
The so-called merge came about after the British authorities believed it would be easier to treat the Narsheans and Teawans equally. Previous Governors had preference over the Teawans due to its lush geography and the influx of luxury goods there. This all changed with the induction of Liberal Governor James T Erstweiler.
The people elect governors every 12 years, however a select few refuse to take part in elections- claiming them as nothing more than a “farce” by the British Government. This is more than often not the case- the British Government has always held a policy of “free reign” over the two islands, as they are self-governing. More often than not, the Governors actually make a significant contribution and difference to how the country is run.
The Commonwealth of British Teawaland is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 8 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Education and Healthcare are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 68%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Door-to-door Insurance Sales.
The death penalty has been reintroduced, a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate, citizens select which government department gets their income tax pounds each year, and the tenet of free speech is held dear. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare.
Unlike Ouerziland, Teawaland’s history has been relatively peaceful. The island itself started off a holiday resort for wealthy British politicians and businessmen. The first city, Korus City, was founded in 1901. Today it is a thriving tourism resort- renowned for the huge casinos and tourism facilities that are all too common in the south of Teawa.
The North of Teawa is radically different. Although mainly concerned with mining copper, many people are attracted to Kalarta and Port Daxur- they are widely considered the spiritual centre of the country- the first indigenous tribes were found here by the British settlers.
The present government is seated at Kalarta. However, each state has it’s own capital- see below for more details. The capital of Narshe is Berstrom
In terms of Policing, every state in the nation has it’s own Police Force. Vigilante groups are also prevalent in the Western states- New Miami boasts the largest Vigilante gang- the “Mercuries”. It is widely believed that the “Mercuries” are responsible for the lack of youth crime in the region.
List of states and their Capital Cities:
Northern Teawa:
Northmorland- borders Morcroft. Capital City: Marianburg
Kalarta City State. Capital City: Kalarta
Western Teawa:
Bourne. Capital City: New Miami.
Frontierwest. Capital City: Gulf
Eastern Teawa:
Duston, Capital City: Tarson
East Point, Capital City: Korus City
Southern Teawa:
Karston, Capital City: Jivoda
South Point State, Capital City: Rockwell
Climate:
Teawa
Teawa’s climate is temperate. It is hotter in the south. The hottest recorded temperature was 57 degrees Celsius in the heatwave of 1985.
Narshe
Narshe sports a wet climate. Monsoon season is between November and March
Elevation Extremes:
Mount Ark, in Narshe is the highest point for the two islands. It is roughly 6000 feet high.
The lowest point is Orson, in the South Point State.
Natural Resources:
Copper, Mercury, Nickel, Oil and Tin
Natural Hazards:
Monsoons, Avalanches and tropical storms in Narshe. Forest Fires and Gale Force winds in Teawa.
Other Information:
Constitution Based Federal Commonwealth
Capital: Kalarta City
Dependencies:
None.
National Holiday:
Teawa Day: May 22
Narshe Month: June. This celebrates the first harvest of the month.
Legal System:
English Common Law
Political Parties:
Narshe FIRST! – A party that believes that Narshe should revert to being a separate entity from Teawa
Independence Party- A party that wishes Teawaland and it’s states to be independent from Great Britain
Greens
Socialist Party
Flag description.
In the background there is a dark blue which fades into orange. This represents the sun rise that is viewable every morning from Mount Ark. There are also four white stripes which represent Teawa’s old flag. The British Union flag is on the left hand side.
Economy:
Exchange Rate: 219.9875 pounds = $1 Gross Domestic Product: $667,844,428.99 GDP Per Capita: $83.48 Unemployment Rate: 14.89% Consumption: $197,324,800.00 Government Budget: $480,122,070.40 Government Expenditures: $470,519,628.99 Goverment Waste: $9,602,441.41 Exports: $88,809,099.60 Imports: $88,809,099.60
Military branches:
Army, Navy, Naval Marine Corps, and Air Force
Military manpower - military age:
16 years of age (2004 est.)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 16-49: 173,597,731 (2004 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 8,124,164 (2004 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$42,346,766.61
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
9%
Formerly made up of the two states of Teawa and Narshe- the two British colonies in the Southernmost Ocean, the two separate countries were merged as one in 2005, and split into separate states. At present, there are 8 states, with a 9th presently being discussed. Narshe is split into regions- there are three- North, Central and South Narshe.
The so-called merge came about after the British authorities believed it would be easier to treat the Narsheans and Teawans equally. Previous Governors had preference over the Teawans due to its lush geography and the influx of luxury goods there. This all changed with the induction of Liberal Governor James T Erstweiler.
The people elect governors every 12 years, however a select few refuse to take part in elections- claiming them as nothing more than a “farce” by the British Government. This is more than often not the case- the British Government has always held a policy of “free reign” over the two islands, as they are self-governing. More often than not, the Governors actually make a significant contribution and difference to how the country is run.
The Commonwealth of British Teawaland is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 8 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Education and Healthcare are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 68%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Door-to-door Insurance Sales.
The death penalty has been reintroduced, a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate, citizens select which government department gets their income tax pounds each year, and the tenet of free speech is held dear. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare.
Unlike Ouerziland, Teawaland’s history has been relatively peaceful. The island itself started off a holiday resort for wealthy British politicians and businessmen. The first city, Korus City, was founded in 1901. Today it is a thriving tourism resort- renowned for the huge casinos and tourism facilities that are all too common in the south of Teawa.
The North of Teawa is radically different. Although mainly concerned with mining copper, many people are attracted to Kalarta and Port Daxur- they are widely considered the spiritual centre of the country- the first indigenous tribes were found here by the British settlers.
The present government is seated at Kalarta. However, each state has it’s own capital- see below for more details. The capital of Narshe is Berstrom
In terms of Policing, every state in the nation has it’s own Police Force. Vigilante groups are also prevalent in the Western states- New Miami boasts the largest Vigilante gang- the “Mercuries”. It is widely believed that the “Mercuries” are responsible for the lack of youth crime in the region.
List of states and their Capital Cities:
Northern Teawa:
Northmorland- borders Morcroft. Capital City: Marianburg
Kalarta City State. Capital City: Kalarta
Western Teawa:
Bourne. Capital City: New Miami.
Frontierwest. Capital City: Gulf
Eastern Teawa:
Duston, Capital City: Tarson
East Point, Capital City: Korus City
Southern Teawa:
Karston, Capital City: Jivoda
South Point State, Capital City: Rockwell
Climate:
Teawa
Teawa’s climate is temperate. It is hotter in the south. The hottest recorded temperature was 57 degrees Celsius in the heatwave of 1985.
Narshe
Narshe sports a wet climate. Monsoon season is between November and March
Elevation Extremes:
Mount Ark, in Narshe is the highest point for the two islands. It is roughly 6000 feet high.
The lowest point is Orson, in the South Point State.
Natural Resources:
Copper, Mercury, Nickel, Oil and Tin
Natural Hazards:
Monsoons, Avalanches and tropical storms in Narshe. Forest Fires and Gale Force winds in Teawa.
Other Information:
Constitution Based Federal Commonwealth
Capital: Kalarta City
Dependencies:
None.
National Holiday:
Teawa Day: May 22
Narshe Month: June. This celebrates the first harvest of the month.
Legal System:
English Common Law
Political Parties:
Narshe FIRST! – A party that believes that Narshe should revert to being a separate entity from Teawa
Independence Party- A party that wishes Teawaland and it’s states to be independent from Great Britain
Greens
Socialist Party
Flag description.
In the background there is a dark blue which fades into orange. This represents the sun rise that is viewable every morning from Mount Ark. There are also four white stripes which represent Teawa’s old flag. The British Union flag is on the left hand side.
Economy:
Exchange Rate: 219.9875 pounds = $1 Gross Domestic Product: $667,844,428.99 GDP Per Capita: $83.48 Unemployment Rate: 14.89% Consumption: $197,324,800.00 Government Budget: $480,122,070.40 Government Expenditures: $470,519,628.99 Goverment Waste: $9,602,441.41 Exports: $88,809,099.60 Imports: $88,809,099.60
Military branches:
Army, Navy, Naval Marine Corps, and Air Force
Military manpower - military age:
16 years of age (2004 est.)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 16-49: 173,597,731 (2004 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 8,124,164 (2004 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$42,346,766.61
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
9%