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Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare
Le Grand-Duché de Saint Lazare (http://www.theforsakenoutlaw.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=3875)
Old Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=487539)

Head of State: His Serene Highness The Grand Duke of Saint Lazare Albert Roumillet
Chef d'État: Son Altesse Sereine [SAS] Le Grand-Duc de Saint Lazare Albert Roumillet, Grand-Duc de Saint Lazare et Souverain du Viceroyaume de Delhi

Age: 48
DOB: 1958 March 14
Ascension: 2006 June 20

La Grand Duchesse: N/A

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http://www.freewebs.com/ducdesaintlazare/monaco.PNG

Population: 50,000

Area: 5.05 sq km

Climate: Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers

Terrain: hilly, rugged, rocky

Land use:
arable land: 0%
permanent crops: 0%
permanent pastures: 0%
forests and woodland: 0%
other: 100% (urban area)

Languages: French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque

History: The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare shares much of its history with the The Great House of Huahin, having declared their independence recently. Under the reign of Huahin, the principate was known as Monaco, with its capital set at Monte Carlo. However, for reasons still undisclosed, Huahin unilaterally offered independence to the people of Monaco, who promptly elected Albert Roumillet as first Grand Duke of the State. To signify the change in state, Albert Roumillet had the entire state change its name to honor the Saint Lazarus, from the Biblical parable of the poor beggar who earned his share in Heaven for his sufferings on Earth. And despite having just separated from Huahin, the population is still considerably favorable to their former rulers.

The city of Saint Lazare [formerly Monte Carlo] covers nearly the entire sprawling area of the Duchy, which makes it quite impossible to cultivate any land for agriculture or any serious industry. The one railline running through the country to its sole neighbor - The Fourth Reich is the only land connection, while the port of Saint Lazare and Fontvielle serve as primary naval connections. Despite being so small, the land is teeming with commercial resources, with numerous banking and entertainment facilities.

The greatest challenge for the Grand Duchy is to make a lasting impression in international trade and politics while maintaining its sovereignity amidst powerul nations.


Government: "Enlightened Despotic" Monarchy

Chef d'Etat - Grand Duc Albert Roumillet

Chef de Gouvernement - Premier Ministre Jacques Lillois

Ministre des Affaires Domestiques - Monsieur Jean-Lucien Beauharnais
Ministre des Affaires Etrangères - Monsieur Babar Chamoun
Ministre de Defence - Maréchal Charles de Rocquefort
Ministre d'Economie et d'Industrie - Georges Bienargent
Ministre de Justice - Monsieur Jacques Verrie
Ministre de l'Instruction - Monsieur Docteur Guy Nouffour
Ministre de l'Information - Monsieur Dénis Beautemps
Ministre du Gouvernement - Monsieur Charles d'Auvergne


Building List for Saint Lazare Principality:
1 USB Embassy
2 RomeW Embassy
3 Cotland Embassy
4
5 Soviet Bbloc Embassy
6 Hawdawg Embassy
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31 Koryan Embassy
32 UER Embassy
33 Layarteb Embassy

34 Centre des Etats Internationaux
35 Saint Lazare Grand Casino
36 Parlement
37 Cathédrale Nationale
38 Centre de la Défense Nationale
39 National Hospital
40 Civic Centre [Centre aux Affaires Publiques]
41 Stade Olympique
42 Grande Gare Centrale
43 Saint Lazare National Naval Customs Center
44 L'Opéra de Saint Lazare
45 L'Hôtel de Paris
46 Radio Monaco [HQ of Radio Monaco]
47 Club Monaco [HQ for Saint Lazare Club Sports]
48 Lycée International de Monaco [IB school]
49 Bank of Saint Lazare
50 Harbormaster for L'Isle Internationale
51 Saint Lazare Hebdomadaire
52 Saint Lazare Heliport
53 {RESERVED FOR USES OF THE GRAND DUCHY, WITH THE FALL OF THE SUNDASSALA CORPORATION...}
54 Honoré de Grimaldi International Campus Center - International University of Monaco
55 Massif Compagnie des Produits Pharmaceutiques et Chimiques HQ

The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare has the following relations:

Allies:
Cotland [Treaty (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11536220&postcount=15844)] (F)
Layarteb [Treaty] (F)

Recognized:
United States of Brink
Pantheaa
RomeW
United Eastasian Republics
Hawdawg
Hirgizstan (F)

AT WAR:
None

Embassies and Ambassadors:

Embassy #1 - United States of Brink
Embassy #2 - RomeW
Embassy #3 - Cotland
Embassy #5 - Soviet Bloc
Embassy #6 - Hawdawg [Dr. Mary Tyre]
Embassy #32 - United Eastasian Republics
Embassy #33 - Layarteb

(F) = FTA

The Current Status of the Military Forces of the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare:

The military has not yet formed, and while it might seem to be a good idea invade this country, there's nothing to gain from it but a big, bad headache, so if you're in that kind of mood, go ahead... otherwise, leave me alone :)


Chef des Forces Militaire: Maréchal du Grand Duché, Compte de Fontvielle et Ministre de Défence, Charles de Rocquefort

L'Armée de Terre-
5000 in arms

1er Bataillon d'Infanterie
2ème Bataillon d'Infanterie
1er Bataillon Blindé
*20 Leclerc
1ère Compagnie d'Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre (ALAT)


La Marine Nationale -
2000 in arms

TBD

L'Armée de l'Air -
500 in arms

Although currently without aircraft, the Air Force is expected to make preparations for combat flights once the equipment is provided [and likewise when the Marshal decides to get an air force].

La Gendarmerie Nationale -
5000 in arms

1er Bataillon de Gendarmerie
2ème Bataillon de Gendarmerie
1er Bataillon de Gendarmerie Blindé
*10 Leclerc
1ère Compagnie de Gendarmerie d'Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre (ALAT)

Equipment:

L'Armée de Terre-
Purchased from Layarteb:
20 Leclerc MBT
Purchased from Cotland:
6000 L18A1
6000 L4A2
1000 L42
5000 L22A2
5000 L11A1

La Marine Nationale -
Purchased from Cotland's Laksevag Naval Shipyards:
5 Devil FPB
1 Armada FFG
1 Bergen AFFG
1 Devlin DD [opt. Flight II]
1 Nightingale AHV
Purchased from Cotland:
2500 L18A1
2500 L4A2

L'Armée de l'Air -
Purchased from Cotland:
500 L18A1
500 L4A2
5 H-23A Merlin
10 H-23B Merlin
3 VH-23C Merlin

La Gendarmerie Nationale -
Purchased from Layarteb:
10 Leclerc MBT
Purchased from Cotland:
6000 L18A1
6000L4A2
1000 L42
5000 L11A1

Order of Battle:

L'Armée du Grand Duché de Saint Lazare - Grand Duc Albert Roumillet

Le Chef des Forces Militaire et Maréchal du Grand Duché - Maréchal Charles de Rocquefort

Economical Statistics of the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare
GDP: $15,682,450,379,652.00
GDP per capita: $31,364.90
Tax Rate: 24%
Corruption: $151,384,551,948.00
STL Population: 500,000,000
Budget: $3,612,403,539,168.48
Last Reviewed: 2006NOV15

Administration 5%
Social Welfare 9%
Healthcare 14%
Education 26%
Religion and Spirituality 15%
Defence 9%
Law and Order 4%
Commerce 18%
Public Transport 0%
Environmental Affairs 0%
Social Equality 0%

Ministerie des Affaires Domestiques - $1,125,796,451,319.96
Ministerie des Affaires Etrangères - $734,215,076,947.80
Ministerie de Defence - $440,529,046,168.68
Ministerie d'Economie et d'Industrie - $881,058,092,337.36
Ministerie de Justice - $195,790,687,186.08
Ministerie de l'Instruction - $848,426,311,139.68
Ministerie de l'Information - $424,213,155,569.84
Ministerie du Gouvernement - $244,738,358,982.60


currency: franc (F)

Industries: Tourism, Construction, Small-scale Industrial and Consumer Products

Imports: N/A

Import Partners: N/A

Import Wealth: N/A

Exports: Services, Banking, Fish

Export Partners: N/A

Export Wealth: N/A


Corporations and Current Wealth:

Bank of Saint Lazare - N/A


Trade Status:

Free Trade:
United States of Brink
Pantheaa
Cymrea
Layarteb

Trade:


Embargo:

Constitution (http://www.freewebs.com/ducdesaintlazare/saintlazare.htm)

Parliament:


Monaco:


India:
Delhi
Mumbai
Chhattisgarh [North]
Jharkhand

Claims upon the following territories: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh [South], Orissa

Royal Lineage:

Albert Roumillet = Josephine de Richecourt

Government etc... to be updated at convenience

The constitution has been ratified by the people of the Grand Duchy. It can be viewed under the government section [the link is embedded in the word, and the constitution is in original French - and no, Monaco does not have a constitution IRL].

A review of the Saint Lazare government will be surveyed by the Grand Duke's Ministerial Services, to see how best to resolve the apparent tensions in the government following the recent declaration of war upon the renegade factions of Safehaven.

Given the strong history that Saint Lazare & the Empire have had we hereby raise the travel quotas for Saint Lazare from 55,000 to 65,000. We also wish to inquire about the possibility of a full fledged alliance between our two nations.

The young Republic of Koryan sends ambassadors to the Grand Duchy in hopes of arranging an embassy exchange and negotiating free trade between our two nations.

Given the strong history that Saint Lazare & the Empire have had we hereby raise the travel quotas for Saint Lazare from 55,000 to 65,000. We also wish to inquire about the possibility of a full fledged alliance between our two nations.

The Grad Duke is very pleased to see this development. Additionally, the inquisition [questioning - not the purging] of a possible alliance is something is that we can discuss. The Grand Duke is currently away on family holiday [something is amiss here...], and the new government will be willing to hold talks to determine we can resolve.

The young Republic of Koryan sends ambassadors to the Grand Duchy in hopes of arranging an embassy exchange and negotiating free trade between our two nations.

The Grand Duchy receives the delegation and grants an audience, interested in hearing the possibility of diplomatic exchanges, and perhaps even FTA talks.

The Empire shall send its ambassador to the Grand Duchy to conduct the negotiations and terms of a possible alliance at the behest of the new government.

We believe it is in the best interest of both of our nations to reduce or remove any trade barriers that might be in place so that our economies can function to their greatest potential. As you may know, my country possesses “adequate” petroleum and natural gas reserves, which your consumers will most likely need. By removing possible tariffs, your citizens can receive a reasonably priced and unthreatened supply of gasoline and your power plants will always have a back-up resource, should your current power production every fail.

Also, my country has a small dilemma. Our capital, Doha, would be easily accessible to enemy forces should the republic ever be attacked. Although the nation’s leaders most likely won’t be harmed, our treasury could be plundered which would be devastating to Koryan’s public services. Perhaps after these negotiations my ambassadors can examine the Bank of Saint Lazare and determine whether it would be a safe location for an “emergency treasury”.

The Empire shall send its ambassador to the Grand Duchy to conduct the negotiations and terms of a possible alliance at the behest of the new government.

PM Jacques Lillois will be meet your ambassador at the CEI [Centre des Etats Internationaux] Building, where we are quite confident that bilateral discussions can be conducted. In addition, we will make accommodations to ensure that the Ambassador's arrival [if he is to arrive that is...] into the Grand Duchy is held under tight scrutiny to avoid excessive public involvement until after it is appropriate. WE look very favorably upon these discussions as an opportunity to further tighten the bonds of friendship and good will between our two states, considering the many years of diplomatic impasse that have led to these very strong relations with the Empire, and we hope that the Empire shares this perspective. May the years look forward to our rise in solidarity!

We believe it is in the best interest of both of our nations to reduce or remove any trade barriers that might be in place so that our economies can function to their greatest potential. As you may know, my country possesses “adequate” petroleum and natural gas reserves, which your consumers will most likely need. By removing possible tariffs, your citizens can receive a reasonably priced an unthreatened supply of gasoline and your power plants will always have a back-up resource, should your current power production ever fail.

Also, my country has a small dilemma. Our capital, Doha, would be easily accessible to enemy forces should the republic ever be attacked. Although the nation’s leaders most likely won’t be harmed, our treasury could be plundered which would be devastating to Koryan’s public services. Perhaps after these negotiations my ambassadors can examine the Bank of Saint Lazare and determine whether it would be a safe location for an “emergency treasury”.

An FTA would be most favorable for our people, considering the wealth of opportunities that our two states can share in mutual understanding with each other, and the likewise numerous opportunities for the Grand Duchy to share part of its economic strength and permit our two states to grow hand-in-hand. Additionally, as clients of the Bank of Saint Lazare, we can confidently say that the Bank of Saint Lazare is not only a very safe and secure bank in which any country is herein encouraged to reserve a partition of its budget into emergency store, we can also say that the Bank boasts the best rates of any bank around in the world. As such, the deposits of your government are strongly encouraged, if you see a need for them - in addition to the safety and security, the Bank maintains a strict confidentiality policy, which most of their clients seem to like [we can't say - they've never told us...]. In any case, we look forward to these discussions with your government, to establish likewise friendly diplomatic relations.

The Grand Duchy has opened to the following channels of discussion here:

TO Layarteb (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=507486)

TO Koryan (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=507487)


And FYI, I'd like to know what kind of concessions, agreements that the Grand Duchy currently holds with any other E2 member at the moment. On that note, I know that Hirgizstan has officially recognized the Grand Duchy, but I see no embassy currently established - did we settle that out?

The Grand Duchy will be going through a massive update in the coming weeks!

After a long absence from International affairs [E2 affairs, that is], we will hopefully make a return, after which, this thread will be revitalized [to take the word from Lay's own take...]