Henrytopia
18-01-2005, 22:04
The Central American Sovereign Alliance
The Protectorate of Henrytopia
Colombia, Panama, Venezuela
[OOC: Data gathered from CIA World Factbook. Some adjustments have been made to fit the RP although nothing has increased to benefit the alliance. Population is based off current combined HT nation pop. and distributed based off percentages of RL totals. I will update new information as RP progresses.]
History: The Central American Sovereign Alliance was formed in an effort to unify and strengthen the nations of Colombia, Panama and Venezuela. The three independent nations were destabilized by corrupt governments and rebel movements that interfered in the political process for much of the 20th century. After many years of hard work, the various rebel factions were quelled, leaders were ousted by the people and the winds of change finally brought peace and prosperity to the region. After many years of empty promises by the government, Venezuela was united with its neighboring countries Colombia and Panama and ruled as part of the Protectorate of Henrytopia. An accord was struck with the three nations and one centralized government was formed, the nations although independent were ruled as one.
The pact of the Central American Sovereign Alliance heralded the formation of the alliance between the three nations and their subsequent rule by the Protectorate. The overdependence on the petroleum industry with its price fluctuations have been addressed with the formation of the Latin American Oil Consortium (LAOC), mining operations that were once endangering the rain forest and indigenous peoples are addressed by a special council within the Department of the Interior. The Panama Canal would now be run as a business and expansion and improvement were in the future.
Colombia
Area: total: 1,138,910 sq km
land: 1,038,700 sq km
note: includes Isla de Malpelo, Roncador Cay, Serrana Bank, and Serranilla Bank
water: 100,210 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly less than the size of Montana
Land boundaries: total: 4,993 km
border countries: Brazil 2,200 km, Colombia 2,050 km, Guyana 743 km
Coastline: 6,004 km
Terrain: flat coastal lowlands, central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains
Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, copper, emeralds, hydropower
Land use: arable land: 2.42%
permanent crops: 1.67%
other: 95.91% (2001)
Population: 109,800,000 (based off % pop. Henrytopia.)
Ethnic groups: mestizo 58%, white 20%, mulatto 14%, black 4%, mixed black-Amerindian 3%, Amerindian 1%
Religions: Roman Catholic 90%
Languages: English (official), Spanish
Government type: Democratic Socialist
Capital: Bogota
Independence: 5 July 1811 (from Spain)
National holiday: Independence Day, 5 July (1811)
Constitution: 17 January 2005
Legal system: based on US procedures; judicial review of legislative acts
Executive branch: chief of state: the Protectorate Henry Brash VIII (since 17 January 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the Protectorate
note - the Protectorate is both the chief of state and head of government
Legislative branch: unicameral National Assembly ; vote to serve five-year terms.
Judicial branch: Supreme Tribunal of Justice (magistrates are elected by the National Assembly for a single 12-year term)
Diplomatic representation to: tba
Diplomatic representation from: tba
Economy - overview: Colombia has a sagging petroleum sector and new exploration is needed to boost declining, The coffee industry has also suffered due to low prices in recent years. An increase in the chemical, gold, coal and emerald market will allow for a better economy and further research is planned.
Labor force: 20.34 million (2004 est.)
Agriculture - products: coffee, cut flowers, bananas, rice, tobacco, corn, sugarcane, cocoa beans, oilseed, vegetables; forest products; shrimp
Industries: textiles, food processing, oil, clothing and footwear, beverages, chemicals, cement; gold, coal, emeralds
Oil - production: 614,400 bbl/day (2004 est.)
Oil - consumption: 252,000 bbl/day (2001 est.)
Oil - proved reserves: 1.8 billion bbl (2004)
Natural gas - production: 5.7 billion cu m (2001 est.)
Natural gas - consumption: 5.7 billion cu m (2001 est.)
Natural gas - proved reserves: 132 trillion cu m (2004)
Exports - commodities: petroleum, coffee, coal, apparel, bananas, cut flowers
Exports - partners: tba
Imports: $13.06 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.)
Imports - commodities: industrial equipment, transportation equipment, consumer goods, chemicals, paper products, fuels
Imports - partners: tba
Currency: dollar (DOL)
Currency code: DOL
Fiscal year: calendar year
Railways: total: 3,3404 km
standard gauge: 150 km 1.435-m gauge (2003)
narrow gauge: 3,154 km 0.914-m gauge (2003)
Waterways: 9,187,100 km
Pipelines: gas 4,360 km; oil 6,134 km; refined products 3,140 km (2004)
Ports and harbors: Bahia de Portete, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, Cartagena, Leticia, Puerto Bolivar, San Andres, Santa Marta, Tumaco, Turbo
Airports: 980 (2003 est.)
Airports - with paved runways: total: 101
over 3,047 m: 2
2,438 to 3,047 m: 9
914 to 1,523 m: 39
under 914 m: 12 (2004 est.)
1,524 to 2,437 m: 39
Airports - with unpaved runways: total: 879
2,438 to 3,047 m: 1
1,524 to 2,437 m: 34
under 914 m: 572 (2004 est.)
914 to 1,523 m: 272
Heliports: 1 (2003 est.)
Panama
Area: total: 78,200 sq km
water: 2,210 sq km
land: 75,990 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly more smaller than South Carolina
Land boundaries: total: 555 km
border countries: Colombia 225 km, Costa Rica 330 km
Coastline: 2,490 km
Terrain: interior mostly steep, rugged mountains and dissected, upland plains; coastal areas largely plains and rolling hills
Natural resources: copper, mahogany forests, shrimp, hydropower
Land use: arable land: 7.36%
permanent crops: 1.98%
other: 90.66% (2001)
Population: 7,320,000 (based off % pop. Henrytopia.)
Ethnic groups: mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 70%, Amerindian and mixed (West Indian) 14%, white 10%, Amerindian 6%
Religions: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant 15%
Languages: English (official), Spanish
Government type: Democratic Socialist
Capital: Panama
Independence: 20 July 1810 (from Spain)
National holiday: Independence Day, 20 July (1810)
Constitution: 17 January 2005
Legal system: based on US procedures; judicial review of legislative acts
Executive branch: chief of state: the Protectorate Henry Brash VIII (since 17 January 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the Protectorate
note - the Protectorate is both the chief of state and head of government
Legislative branch: unicameral National Assembly ; vote to serve five-year terms.
Judicial branch: Supreme Tribunal of Justice (magistrates are elected by the National Assembly for a single 12-year term)
Diplomatic representation to: tba
Diplomatic representation from: tba
Economy - overview: Panama's dollarised economy rests primarily on a well-developed services sector that accounts for three-fourths of GDP. Services include operating the Panama Canal, banking, the Colon Free Zone, insurance, container ports, flagship registry, and tourism. A slump in Colon Free Zone and agricultural exports.
Labor force: 1.19 million (2004 est.)
Agriculture - products: bananas, rice, corn, coffee, sugarcane, vegetables; livestock; shrimp
Industries: construction, petroleum refining, brewing, cement and other construction materials, sugar milling
Oil - production: 0 million bbl/day
Oil - consumption: 52,000 bbl/day (2001 est.)
Exports - commodities: bananas, shrimp, sugar, coffee, clothing
Exports - partners: tba
Imports: $6.62 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.)
Imports - commodities: capital goods, crude oil, foodstuffs, consumer goods, chemicals
Imports - partners: tba
Currency: dollar (DOL)
Currency code: DOL
Fiscal year: calendar year
Railways: total: 355 km
standard gauge: 76 km 1.435-m gauge
narrow gauge: 279 km 0.914-m gauge (2003)
Waterways: 800 km (includes 82 km Panama Canal) (2004)
Ports and harbors: Balboa, Cristobal, Coco Solo, Manzanillo (part of Colon area), Vacamonte
Airports: 103 (2003 est.)
Airports - with paved runways: total: 44
over 3,047 m: 1
2,438 to 3,047 m: 1
1,524 to 2,437 m: 5
914 to 1,523 m: 15
under 914 m: 22 (2004 est.)
Airports - with unpaved runways: total: 61
914 to 1,523 m: 12
under 914 m: 49 (2004 est.)
Venezuela
Area: total: 912,050 sq km
land: 882,050 sq km
water: 30,000 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly more than twice the size of California
Land boundaries: total: 4,993 km
border countries: Brazil 2,200 km, Colombia 2,050 km, Guyana 743 km
Coastline: 2,800 km
Terrain: Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast
Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, other minerals, hydropower, diamonds
Land use: arable land: 2.95%
permanent crops: 0.92%
other: 96.13% (2001)
Population: 65,880,000 (based off % pop. Henrytopia.)
Ethnic groups: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arab, German, African, indigenous people
Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
Languages: English (official), Spanish, numerous indigenous dialects
Government type: Democratic Socialist
Capital: Caracas
Independence: 5 July 1811 (from Spain)
National holiday: Independence Day, 5 July (1811)
Constitution: 17 January 2005
Legal system: based on US procedures; judicial review of legislative acts
Executive branch: chief of state: the Protectorate Henry Brash VIII (since 17 January 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the Protectorate
note - the Protectorate is both the chief of state and head of government
Legislative branch: unicameral National Assembly ; vote to serve five-year terms.
Judicial branch: Supreme Tribunal of Justice (magistrates are elected by the National Assembly for a single 12-year term)
Diplomatic representation to: tba
Diplomatic representation from: tba
Economy - overview: Venezuela continues to be highly dependent on the petroleum sector, which accounts for roughly one-third of GDP, around 80% of export earnings.
Labor force: 11.38 million (2004 est.)
Agriculture - products: corn, sorghum, sugarcane, rice, bananas, vegetables, coffee; beef, pork, milk, eggs; fish
Industries: petroleum, iron ore mining, construction materials, food processing, textiles, steel, aluminum, motor vehicle assembly
Oil - production: 3.08 million bbl/day (2004 est.)
Oil - consumption: 505,000 bbl/day (2001 est.)
Oil - proved reserves: 63.95 billion bbl (2004)
Natural gas - production: 31.71 billion cu m (2001 est.)
Natural gas - consumption: 31.71 billion cu m (2001 est.)
Natural gas - proved reserves: 4.202 trillion cu m (2004)
Exports - commodities: petroleum, bauxite and aluminum, steel, chemicals, agricultural products, basic manufactures
Exports - partners: tba
Imports: $10.71 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.)
Imports - commodities: raw materials, machinery and equipment, transport equipment, construction materials
Imports - partners: tba
Currency: dollar (DOL)
Currency code: DOL
Fiscal year: calendar year
Railways: total: 682 km
standard gauge: 682 km 1.435-m gauge (2003)
Waterways: 7,100 km, note: Orinoco River and Lake de Maracaibo navigable by oceangoing vessels, Orinoco for 400 km (2004)
Pipelines: extra heavy crude 992 km; gas 5,262 km; oil 7,360 km; refined products 1,681 km; unknown (oil/water) 141 km (2004)
Ports and harbors: Amuay, Bajo Grande, El Tablazo, La Guaira, La Salina, Maracaibo, Matanzas, Palua, Puerto Cabello, Puerto la Cruz, Puerto Ordaz, Puerto Sucre, Punta Cardon
Airports: 368 (2003 est.)
Airports - with paved runways: total: 127
over 3,047 m: 5
2,438 to 3,047 m: 11
1,524 to 2,437 m: 31
914 to 1,523 m: 61
under 914 m: 19 (2004 est.)
Airports - with unpaved runways: total: 242
1,524 to 2,437 m: 10
914 to 1,523 m: 88
under 914 m: 144 (2004 est.)
more to come:
The Protectorate of Henrytopia
Colombia, Panama, Venezuela
[OOC: Data gathered from CIA World Factbook. Some adjustments have been made to fit the RP although nothing has increased to benefit the alliance. Population is based off current combined HT nation pop. and distributed based off percentages of RL totals. I will update new information as RP progresses.]
History: The Central American Sovereign Alliance was formed in an effort to unify and strengthen the nations of Colombia, Panama and Venezuela. The three independent nations were destabilized by corrupt governments and rebel movements that interfered in the political process for much of the 20th century. After many years of hard work, the various rebel factions were quelled, leaders were ousted by the people and the winds of change finally brought peace and prosperity to the region. After many years of empty promises by the government, Venezuela was united with its neighboring countries Colombia and Panama and ruled as part of the Protectorate of Henrytopia. An accord was struck with the three nations and one centralized government was formed, the nations although independent were ruled as one.
The pact of the Central American Sovereign Alliance heralded the formation of the alliance between the three nations and their subsequent rule by the Protectorate. The overdependence on the petroleum industry with its price fluctuations have been addressed with the formation of the Latin American Oil Consortium (LAOC), mining operations that were once endangering the rain forest and indigenous peoples are addressed by a special council within the Department of the Interior. The Panama Canal would now be run as a business and expansion and improvement were in the future.
Colombia
Area: total: 1,138,910 sq km
land: 1,038,700 sq km
note: includes Isla de Malpelo, Roncador Cay, Serrana Bank, and Serranilla Bank
water: 100,210 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly less than the size of Montana
Land boundaries: total: 4,993 km
border countries: Brazil 2,200 km, Colombia 2,050 km, Guyana 743 km
Coastline: 6,004 km
Terrain: flat coastal lowlands, central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains
Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, copper, emeralds, hydropower
Land use: arable land: 2.42%
permanent crops: 1.67%
other: 95.91% (2001)
Population: 109,800,000 (based off % pop. Henrytopia.)
Ethnic groups: mestizo 58%, white 20%, mulatto 14%, black 4%, mixed black-Amerindian 3%, Amerindian 1%
Religions: Roman Catholic 90%
Languages: English (official), Spanish
Government type: Democratic Socialist
Capital: Bogota
Independence: 5 July 1811 (from Spain)
National holiday: Independence Day, 5 July (1811)
Constitution: 17 January 2005
Legal system: based on US procedures; judicial review of legislative acts
Executive branch: chief of state: the Protectorate Henry Brash VIII (since 17 January 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the Protectorate
note - the Protectorate is both the chief of state and head of government
Legislative branch: unicameral National Assembly ; vote to serve five-year terms.
Judicial branch: Supreme Tribunal of Justice (magistrates are elected by the National Assembly for a single 12-year term)
Diplomatic representation to: tba
Diplomatic representation from: tba
Economy - overview: Colombia has a sagging petroleum sector and new exploration is needed to boost declining, The coffee industry has also suffered due to low prices in recent years. An increase in the chemical, gold, coal and emerald market will allow for a better economy and further research is planned.
Labor force: 20.34 million (2004 est.)
Agriculture - products: coffee, cut flowers, bananas, rice, tobacco, corn, sugarcane, cocoa beans, oilseed, vegetables; forest products; shrimp
Industries: textiles, food processing, oil, clothing and footwear, beverages, chemicals, cement; gold, coal, emeralds
Oil - production: 614,400 bbl/day (2004 est.)
Oil - consumption: 252,000 bbl/day (2001 est.)
Oil - proved reserves: 1.8 billion bbl (2004)
Natural gas - production: 5.7 billion cu m (2001 est.)
Natural gas - consumption: 5.7 billion cu m (2001 est.)
Natural gas - proved reserves: 132 trillion cu m (2004)
Exports - commodities: petroleum, coffee, coal, apparel, bananas, cut flowers
Exports - partners: tba
Imports: $13.06 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.)
Imports - commodities: industrial equipment, transportation equipment, consumer goods, chemicals, paper products, fuels
Imports - partners: tba
Currency: dollar (DOL)
Currency code: DOL
Fiscal year: calendar year
Railways: total: 3,3404 km
standard gauge: 150 km 1.435-m gauge (2003)
narrow gauge: 3,154 km 0.914-m gauge (2003)
Waterways: 9,187,100 km
Pipelines: gas 4,360 km; oil 6,134 km; refined products 3,140 km (2004)
Ports and harbors: Bahia de Portete, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, Cartagena, Leticia, Puerto Bolivar, San Andres, Santa Marta, Tumaco, Turbo
Airports: 980 (2003 est.)
Airports - with paved runways: total: 101
over 3,047 m: 2
2,438 to 3,047 m: 9
914 to 1,523 m: 39
under 914 m: 12 (2004 est.)
1,524 to 2,437 m: 39
Airports - with unpaved runways: total: 879
2,438 to 3,047 m: 1
1,524 to 2,437 m: 34
under 914 m: 572 (2004 est.)
914 to 1,523 m: 272
Heliports: 1 (2003 est.)
Panama
Area: total: 78,200 sq km
water: 2,210 sq km
land: 75,990 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly more smaller than South Carolina
Land boundaries: total: 555 km
border countries: Colombia 225 km, Costa Rica 330 km
Coastline: 2,490 km
Terrain: interior mostly steep, rugged mountains and dissected, upland plains; coastal areas largely plains and rolling hills
Natural resources: copper, mahogany forests, shrimp, hydropower
Land use: arable land: 7.36%
permanent crops: 1.98%
other: 90.66% (2001)
Population: 7,320,000 (based off % pop. Henrytopia.)
Ethnic groups: mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 70%, Amerindian and mixed (West Indian) 14%, white 10%, Amerindian 6%
Religions: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant 15%
Languages: English (official), Spanish
Government type: Democratic Socialist
Capital: Panama
Independence: 20 July 1810 (from Spain)
National holiday: Independence Day, 20 July (1810)
Constitution: 17 January 2005
Legal system: based on US procedures; judicial review of legislative acts
Executive branch: chief of state: the Protectorate Henry Brash VIII (since 17 January 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the Protectorate
note - the Protectorate is both the chief of state and head of government
Legislative branch: unicameral National Assembly ; vote to serve five-year terms.
Judicial branch: Supreme Tribunal of Justice (magistrates are elected by the National Assembly for a single 12-year term)
Diplomatic representation to: tba
Diplomatic representation from: tba
Economy - overview: Panama's dollarised economy rests primarily on a well-developed services sector that accounts for three-fourths of GDP. Services include operating the Panama Canal, banking, the Colon Free Zone, insurance, container ports, flagship registry, and tourism. A slump in Colon Free Zone and agricultural exports.
Labor force: 1.19 million (2004 est.)
Agriculture - products: bananas, rice, corn, coffee, sugarcane, vegetables; livestock; shrimp
Industries: construction, petroleum refining, brewing, cement and other construction materials, sugar milling
Oil - production: 0 million bbl/day
Oil - consumption: 52,000 bbl/day (2001 est.)
Exports - commodities: bananas, shrimp, sugar, coffee, clothing
Exports - partners: tba
Imports: $6.62 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.)
Imports - commodities: capital goods, crude oil, foodstuffs, consumer goods, chemicals
Imports - partners: tba
Currency: dollar (DOL)
Currency code: DOL
Fiscal year: calendar year
Railways: total: 355 km
standard gauge: 76 km 1.435-m gauge
narrow gauge: 279 km 0.914-m gauge (2003)
Waterways: 800 km (includes 82 km Panama Canal) (2004)
Ports and harbors: Balboa, Cristobal, Coco Solo, Manzanillo (part of Colon area), Vacamonte
Airports: 103 (2003 est.)
Airports - with paved runways: total: 44
over 3,047 m: 1
2,438 to 3,047 m: 1
1,524 to 2,437 m: 5
914 to 1,523 m: 15
under 914 m: 22 (2004 est.)
Airports - with unpaved runways: total: 61
914 to 1,523 m: 12
under 914 m: 49 (2004 est.)
Venezuela
Area: total: 912,050 sq km
land: 882,050 sq km
water: 30,000 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly more than twice the size of California
Land boundaries: total: 4,993 km
border countries: Brazil 2,200 km, Colombia 2,050 km, Guyana 743 km
Coastline: 2,800 km
Terrain: Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast
Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, other minerals, hydropower, diamonds
Land use: arable land: 2.95%
permanent crops: 0.92%
other: 96.13% (2001)
Population: 65,880,000 (based off % pop. Henrytopia.)
Ethnic groups: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arab, German, African, indigenous people
Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
Languages: English (official), Spanish, numerous indigenous dialects
Government type: Democratic Socialist
Capital: Caracas
Independence: 5 July 1811 (from Spain)
National holiday: Independence Day, 5 July (1811)
Constitution: 17 January 2005
Legal system: based on US procedures; judicial review of legislative acts
Executive branch: chief of state: the Protectorate Henry Brash VIII (since 17 January 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the Protectorate
note - the Protectorate is both the chief of state and head of government
Legislative branch: unicameral National Assembly ; vote to serve five-year terms.
Judicial branch: Supreme Tribunal of Justice (magistrates are elected by the National Assembly for a single 12-year term)
Diplomatic representation to: tba
Diplomatic representation from: tba
Economy - overview: Venezuela continues to be highly dependent on the petroleum sector, which accounts for roughly one-third of GDP, around 80% of export earnings.
Labor force: 11.38 million (2004 est.)
Agriculture - products: corn, sorghum, sugarcane, rice, bananas, vegetables, coffee; beef, pork, milk, eggs; fish
Industries: petroleum, iron ore mining, construction materials, food processing, textiles, steel, aluminum, motor vehicle assembly
Oil - production: 3.08 million bbl/day (2004 est.)
Oil - consumption: 505,000 bbl/day (2001 est.)
Oil - proved reserves: 63.95 billion bbl (2004)
Natural gas - production: 31.71 billion cu m (2001 est.)
Natural gas - consumption: 31.71 billion cu m (2001 est.)
Natural gas - proved reserves: 4.202 trillion cu m (2004)
Exports - commodities: petroleum, bauxite and aluminum, steel, chemicals, agricultural products, basic manufactures
Exports - partners: tba
Imports: $10.71 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.)
Imports - commodities: raw materials, machinery and equipment, transport equipment, construction materials
Imports - partners: tba
Currency: dollar (DOL)
Currency code: DOL
Fiscal year: calendar year
Railways: total: 682 km
standard gauge: 682 km 1.435-m gauge (2003)
Waterways: 7,100 km, note: Orinoco River and Lake de Maracaibo navigable by oceangoing vessels, Orinoco for 400 km (2004)
Pipelines: extra heavy crude 992 km; gas 5,262 km; oil 7,360 km; refined products 1,681 km; unknown (oil/water) 141 km (2004)
Ports and harbors: Amuay, Bajo Grande, El Tablazo, La Guaira, La Salina, Maracaibo, Matanzas, Palua, Puerto Cabello, Puerto la Cruz, Puerto Ordaz, Puerto Sucre, Punta Cardon
Airports: 368 (2003 est.)
Airports - with paved runways: total: 127
over 3,047 m: 5
2,438 to 3,047 m: 11
1,524 to 2,437 m: 31
914 to 1,523 m: 61
under 914 m: 19 (2004 est.)
Airports - with unpaved runways: total: 242
1,524 to 2,437 m: 10
914 to 1,523 m: 88
under 914 m: 144 (2004 est.)
more to come: