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Holy Iberian Empire

Economy = 4
Military = 4
Technology = 3


Introduction

The Iberian peninsula was characterized by a variety of independent kingdoms prior to the Moorish occupation that began in the early 8th century A.D. and lasted nearly seven centuries; Christian attempts at reconquest started almost immediately, culminating in the Grand Iberian Crusade of 1472 which over the next two and a half centuries drove the Moors out of Iberia and back across the Strait of Gibraltar forging of the present-day Holy Iberian Empire and claiming and settling the North African Processions.

Geography

Territories: Spain, Portugal and Morocco/Western Sahara
Land boundaries:
total: 3849.9 km
border countries: Algeria 1,601 km, Andorra 63.7 km, France 623 km, Gibraltar 1.2 km,
Mauritania 1,561 km
Coastline: 9,702 km
Climate:
Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the far south.
Elevation extremes:
lowest point: Atlantic ocean-0 m
highest point: Jebel Toubkal 4,165 m
Natural Resources:
African area; phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt
European area; coal, lignite, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, uranium, tungsten, mercury, pyrites, magnesite, fluorspar, gypsum, sepiolite, kaolin, potash, hydropower, arable land fish, forests (cork), tin, silver, gold, marble, clay, salt, arable land, hydropower
Land use:
arable land: 30%
permanent crops: 10%
other: 60%
Natural hazards:
Subject to earthquakes and periodic droughts
Geography - note:
Strategic location along Strait of Gibraltar

People

Population: 27,000,000
Age structure:
0-15 years: 17.7% (male 2,423,500/female 2,355,500)
16-49 years: 69.5% (male 9,406,800/female 9,358,200)
50 years and over: 12.8% (male 1,563,700/female 1,892,300)
Nationality:
noun: Iberian subject
adjective: Iberian
Ethnic groups:
Mainly Mediterranean, with some Nordic and Moorish.
Religions:
Roman Catholic 96% Other 4%
Official Language: Latin
Common languages: Variations of Spanish, Portuguese and Berber dialects

Government

Country name:
Official Long Title: Imperium Hispania Sanctus
(The Holy Iberian Empire (and North African Possessions))
Common Titles: Iberian Empire
Capital: Seville
Political System: Absolute Monarchy
Heads of State: Imperator totius Hispaniae Ferdinand XV Dominator Mauri
National holiday:
National Day, 1 August
Constitution: uncodified.
Legal system: civil law system,
Executive branch:
chief of state: Ferdinand XV (since 23 April 1872); Heir Apparent Prince Alfonso, son of the monarch, born 19 February 1874
Elections: The monarchy is hereditary

Reserved for military info.

Diplomacy

International organization participation: N/A

Diplomatic representation in
chief of mission: Ambassador
embassy:

Diplomatic representation from :
chief of mission: Ambassador
embassy:

Alert list.

Il Messaggio di Governo ufficiale

To: Emperor Ferdinand XV


The Empire of Cookborough wishes to open diplomatic relations with The Holy Iberian Empire and possibly open trade discussions.

Signed,
Ministro Pasquale Caporetto
Il Ministero di Affari Stranieri

The Republic of Tibet and East Turkistan wishes to establish diplomatic relations with the Holy Iberian Empire, hopefully afterwards we may exchange embassies and consulates.

Signed,
President of the Republic of Tibet and East Turkistan
Tenzin Gephel

To; The Republic of Tibet and East Turkistan

Noting your noble intentions in offering relations with your Grand "Republic"
his Lordship wish me to point out that exchange of large numbers of diplomats between a large seafaring Western European Empire and an isolated landlocked central Asian “Republic” would not represent an efficient use of the ether nations funds. We would though, be more than happy to sign a Non-Aggression Pact and free trade agreement with your nation.

From; The Desk of Jose Garcia Sectary to his Highness
Imperator totius Hispaniae Ferdinand XV Dominator Mauri

To: Imperator totius Hispaniae Ferdinand XV Dominator Mauri
From: Fabricator General Oslo Verkish

Dear Sir,

The Mechanicus States would be most interested in establishing Free Trade between our two peoples and are quite open to further diplomatic developments between us.

In any case your embassy is welcome in Kaliningrad.
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---Fabricator General Oslo Verkish

To; His Highness Emperor Cosimo I

Your Highness, His Majesty Ferdinand XV has commanded my to contact you today to discuss the troubled time in which we find ourselves, as we look out across the world we see rapid militarization and fighting break out causing great risk to all. You Arabian providence has seen fighting come near by the intentions of the Northern Imperial Republik which seem set on expanding its colonies any way it can. This worries us as their Mauritanian colony borders us, not to mention that their territories form a triangle around us.
Not only this but the now aborted attack on Egypt brought war to our beloved home sea! I say the time is now to form a new alliance to protect the Mediterranean and the shared morals and trade she protects. It is with that intention that we invite you to come and sign the Treaty of Barcelona to form the Pan-Med alliance, an alliance for mutual trade and to protect our waters from incursion.

From; The Desk of Jose Garcia Sectary to his Highness
Imperator totius Hispaniae Ferdinand XV Dominator Mauri

To: Emperor Ferdinand XV

The Republic of Iceland and Colonial Tunisia respectfully request that national embassies be exchanged in order to open our nations for diplomatic discussions.

Sincerely,
Þórir Haraldur
President Republic of Iceland

To; The Republic of Tibet and East Turkistan

Noting your noble intentions in offering relations with your Grand "Republic"
his Lordship wish me to point out that exchange of large numbers of diplomats between a large seafaring Western European Empire and an isolated landlocked central Asian “Republic” would not represent an efficient use of the ether nations funds. We would though, be more than happy to sign a Non-Aggression Pact and free trade agreement with your nation.

From; The Desk of Jose Garcia Sectary to his Highness
Imperator totius Hispaniae Ferdinand XV Dominator Mauri

The Republic of Tibet and East Turkistan is not in an isolated position in the world, having diplomatic relations with many nations of the world. Sending diplomats to your nation would not be a waste of funds to us, as we believe that the spread of knowledge and understanding that comes with embassies shurely repays the cost of transport and living espenses that we pay for them.

President of the Republic of Tibet and East Turkistan
Tenzin Gephel

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Holy Iberian Empire

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What's with that stuff?

To; The Republic of Iceland and Colonial Tunisia

His Highness, would be most pleased to accept your offer of exchange of national embassies and hope we may work together for the defense and progress of our bording North African Territories.

From; The Desk of Jose Garcia Sectary to his Highness
Imperator totius Hispaniae Ferdinand XV Dominator Mauri

To; The Republic of Tibet and East Turkistan

His Lordship accept that the pursuit of peace and mutual understanding are indeed the most noble and hence agrees to your offer of diplomatic exchange, on explicit condition you can guarantee the safe transport of any official of the Empire from the coast, through other nations, to yours.


From; The Desk of Jose Garcia Sectary to his Highness
Imperator totius Hispaniae Ferdinand XV Dominator Mauri

To; The Mechanicus States

Although His Highness is hounoured by your offer he feels it would not prudent to enter relations with a nation currently engaged in a European War.


From; The Desk of Jose Garcia Sectary to his Highness
Imperator totius Hispaniae Ferdinand XV Dominator Mauri