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North Vladistok World Factbook

North Vladistok
05-10-2006, 20:48
North Vladistok


Geography:

Area: 280,000 square kilometers.

Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Ecuador

Terrain: Engulfed with small mountains and hills. Numbers of islands off the
mainland are also claimed.

Climate: Cool summers, snowy, rainy winters. Coasts may experience high winds.

Natural Resources: Iron, natural gas, coal, deposits of uranium, others.

Economy:

GDP: USD $ 121,800,000,000

GDP per capita: USD $ 20,300

Unemployment: 8.6%

Income Tax: 33%

Currency: the Kren (T$)

Exchange Rate: T$10.3 = US$1

Chief Industry: Transportation, Manufactruring, Nuclear Energy

History:

The official government of North Vladistok was set up on November 16, when it gained it's freedom from the tyrant Japanese in WWII. After the big war, South Vladistok seceded and made its on Communist Regime. The two countries then fought a bitter war, resulting in a stalemate. Since recent years, North Vladistok has been participating in world issues, peace keeping mission, and humanitarian efforts. It joined the U.N. on October 4, 2006.

Military:

Branches: Imperial Army (VIA), Imperial Navy (VIN), Imperial Air Force(VAF)

Military model: Canadian / British Commonwealth

Minimum Military Age: 18

Military Manpower (as percentage of total population): 1%

Expenditure: USD $ 4,030,000,000

Expenditure Per Troop: USD $ 68,000

Military Manpower:

Total: 60,000

VIA: 32,250

VIN: 10,000

VAF: 18,000

Government:

Formal Name: Federation of North Vladistok
Common Name: North Vladistok
Government Class: Federal Republic
Head of State: Prime Minister
Capital City: Vladistof
Administrative Divisions: Provinces, Territories*:
North Vladistok Region
East Vladistok Region
West Vladistok Region
South Vladistok Region

International Disputes

Does not recognize the country of South Vladistok. Disputed Border with South Vladistok.

People:
Population : 6,000,000
Major Languages: Russian, Chinese (East Vladistok Region), English