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16-06-2006, 23:14
The South African Republic
Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek - Transvaal Republic
http://www.worldstatesmen.org/za-t1857.gif
Flag Description: The national flag of the ZAR features three horizontal stripes of red, white, and blue (mirroring the Dutch national flag), with a vertical green stripe at the hoist, and was known as the "Vierkleur".
Population Information:
Total Population (1895): 675,000
Population Density:
[Awaiting further information]
Urban/Rural Population:
[Awaiting further information]
Major Population Centres:
* Heidelberg
* Johannesburg
* Messina
* Nelspruit
* Pietersburg
* Pretoria
* Vereeniging
Political Information:
Country Name:
Official Title: Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek
Conventional/Legal Title: ZAR/Transvaal
Official Language(s): Dutch, Afrikaans
Administrative Divisions: (http://www.sacoin.co.za/images/sacoin_1_map_boer.jpg)
N/A
Capital: Pretoria
Type of Government: Unitary Republic
Executive Branch:
Head of State: President Paul Kruger
Head of Government: President Paul Kruger
Elections: National Presidential elections are held every six years; President allowed to serve an unlimited amount of terms.
Legislative Branch:
Overview: The Volksraad of the South African Republic was divided into two chambers in 1890 in order to keep Boer control over state matters while still giving "foreigners" - many of whom were temporarily employed in the mining industry - a say in local affairs. This was done in order to fend off British complaints in this regard. This bicameral legislature consisted of a Second Volksraad, with suffrage for all white males above 16 years, as well as a First Volksraad (which was the highest authority in charge of state policy), with suffrage limited to persons above 30 with permanent property and a longer history of settlement.
Elections: General Elections in the First and Second Volksraad are held every six years (in conjunction with the Presidential elections); Representatives are allowed to serve unlimited terms.
Judicial Branch:
Overview: N/A
Political Parties:
[Awaiting further information]
Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek - Transvaal Republic
http://www.worldstatesmen.org/za-t1857.gif
Flag Description: The national flag of the ZAR features three horizontal stripes of red, white, and blue (mirroring the Dutch national flag), with a vertical green stripe at the hoist, and was known as the "Vierkleur".
Population Information:
Total Population (1895): 675,000
Population Density:
[Awaiting further information]
Urban/Rural Population:
[Awaiting further information]
Major Population Centres:
* Heidelberg
* Johannesburg
* Messina
* Nelspruit
* Pietersburg
* Pretoria
* Vereeniging
Political Information:
Country Name:
Official Title: Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek
Conventional/Legal Title: ZAR/Transvaal
Official Language(s): Dutch, Afrikaans
Administrative Divisions: (http://www.sacoin.co.za/images/sacoin_1_map_boer.jpg)
N/A
Capital: Pretoria
Type of Government: Unitary Republic
Executive Branch:
Head of State: President Paul Kruger
Head of Government: President Paul Kruger
Elections: National Presidential elections are held every six years; President allowed to serve an unlimited amount of terms.
Legislative Branch:
Overview: The Volksraad of the South African Republic was divided into two chambers in 1890 in order to keep Boer control over state matters while still giving "foreigners" - many of whom were temporarily employed in the mining industry - a say in local affairs. This was done in order to fend off British complaints in this regard. This bicameral legislature consisted of a Second Volksraad, with suffrage for all white males above 16 years, as well as a First Volksraad (which was the highest authority in charge of state policy), with suffrage limited to persons above 30 with permanent property and a longer history of settlement.
Elections: General Elections in the First and Second Volksraad are held every six years (in conjunction with the Presidential elections); Representatives are allowed to serve unlimited terms.
Judicial Branch:
Overview: N/A
Political Parties:
[Awaiting further information]