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The '''United Republic of Alstin''', commonly known as the '''United Republic''' or '''Alstin''', is a sovereign state comprising the entirety of the Alstinian Isles off the coast of [[Crona]]. Covering an area of more than 569 thousand km² and hosting a population of more 93 million, the United Republic is divided into 21 provinces, 6 territories and a federal district - with its capital and largest city being Alstin.
 
The United Republic of Alstin is a highly developed country, with its economy ranking within the "Top 20 in the Globe", both in terms of nominal GDP and PPP. Though its population is only 0.5% of the global total, Alstinians hold nearly 7% of the total wealth in the world. The United Republic ranks among the highest in several measures of socioeconomic performance, including average wage, human development, per capita GDP, and productivity per person. While the Alstinian economy is considered post-industrial, characterized by the dominance of both the service and information industry, the manufacturing sector remains one largest in the world. Accounting for approximately a tenth of global GDP and an eighth of global military spending, the United Republic is one of the world's foremost economic and military powers. The United Republic is a prominent political and cultural force internationally, and a leader in scientific research and technological innovations.
 
==Etymology==
The nation's name derives from the city of Alstin. The city's name itself, according to its founding myth, is believed to have been derived from the city's supposed founder and first king, Alstanus.
 
The standard way to refer to a citizen of Alstin is as an "Alstinian."
 
==History==
TBA
 
==Politics and government==
''Further Reading: [[Government of the United Republic]]; [[List of provinces and territories of Alstin]]''
 
The United Republic is the world's oldest surviving federal republic. It is a representative democracy, "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law". The government is regulated by a system of checks and balances defined by the Constitution of the United Republic, which serves as the country's supreme legal document.
 
 
In the Alstinian federalist system, citizens are usually subject to three levels of government: federal, provincial, and local. The local government's duties are commonly split between county and municipal governments. In almost all cases, executive and legislative officials are elected by a plurality vote of citizens by district. There is no proportional representation at the federal level, and it is rare at lower levels.
 
The federal government is composed of three branches:
 
-Legislative: The bicameral Parliament, made up of the Senate and the National Council, makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government.
 
-Executive: The President is the commander-in-chief of the military, can veto legislative bills before they become law (subject to Parliamentary override), and appoints the members of the Cabinet (subject to Senate approval) and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies.
 
-Judicial: The Supreme Court and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the President with Senate approval, interpret laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional.
 
 
The National Council currently has 369 voting members and 4 non-voting delegates, with each of the former representing a parliamentary district for a two-year term, while each of the latter representing an incorporated overseas territory. Council seats are apportioned among the provinces by population every tenth year, with the constitutional minimum being that at least one council seat be allotted for each province. With the most recent census, five provinces plus the Capital District each had the least amount of councilors at three, while Cecelia, the most populous province, had twenty-four.
 
 
The Senate has 44 members, with each province plus the Capital District having two senators, elected at-large to six-year terms; one third of Senate seats are up for election every other year. The President serves a four-year term and may be elected to the office no more than twice. The President is not elected by direct vote, but by an indirect electoral college system in which the determining votes are apportioned to the provinces and the Capital District. The Supreme Court, led by the Chief Magistrate of the United Republic, has nine members, who serve for life.
 
 
The provincial governments are structured in roughly similar fashion. The governor, or an official of equivalent nature, of each province is directly elected. Some provincial judges and cabinet officers are appointed by the governors of the respective provinces, while others are elected by popular vote.
 
 
The original text of the Constitution establishes the structure and responsibilities of the federal government and its relationship with the individual provinces. Article One protects the right to the "great writ" of habeas corpus. The Constitution has been amended 42 times; the first ten amendments, which make up the Bill of Rights, and the Fourteenth Amendment form the central basis of Alstinians' individual rights. All laws and governmental procedures are subject to judicial review and any law ruled by the courts to be in violation of the Constitution is voided.
 
===Foreign Relations===
The United Republic has an established structure of foreign relations. It is a founding member of the League of Nations, and was a member of the now-defunct Southern Defense Coalition. Almost all countries have embassies in Alstin, and many have consulates around the country. Likewise, nearly all nations host Alstinian diplomatic missions.
 
===Military===
''See Main Article: [[United Republic Armed Forces]]''
 
The President holds the title of commander-in-chief of the United Republic Armed Forces (URAF) and appoints its leaders, the Minister of Defense and the Armed Forces Council. The Ministry of Defense administers the various branches of the armed forces, including the Army (URA), Marine Corps (URMC), Navy (URN), and Air Corps (URAC). Currently, the armed forces has approximately 1.3 million personnel on active duty, which, when combined with those personnel serving in both the Reserve Forces of the each of the service branches and the various provincial Home Guard units brings the total number of troops to about 2.1 million. In addition, the Department of Defense also employs about 815,000 civilians, not including contractors.
 
Military service is voluntary, though conscription may occur in wartime through the Selective Service System. Alstinian forces can be rapidly deployed by the Air Corps' large fleet of transport aircraft, the Navy's thirteen active aircraft carriers, and Marine expeditionary units at sea with the Navy's Home, Orixtal, and Cathaic fleets. The military operates 69 bases and facilities abroad, and maintains deployments greater than 100 active duty personnel in seven foreign countries.
 
==Geography==
TBA
 
==Economy==
''Main Article: [[Economy of Alstin]]''
 
The United Republic has a capitalist mixed economy, which is fueled by abundant natural resources and high productivity. With a nominal GDP of $5.53 trillion, the private sector is estimated to constitute 76% of the economy, with federal government activity accounting for 9.8% and provincial and local activity (including federal transfers) the remaining 14.2%. Unemployment is at 2.78%, in spite of the amount of employment regulations throughout the country.
 
Alstin is one of the world's largest exporter of goods, with a trade surplus of_____. ____, ____, and ____ are three of Alstin's largest trading partners.
 
Information technology is currently the nation's largest industry, followed by tourism, arms manufacturing, and book publishing. Mining, agriculture, and other facets of the manufacturing sector are other important drivers of the Alstinian economy.
 
==Demographics==
===Population===
The United Republic has an estimated population of 93 million. A census is taken every ten years, with the first taking place in 1690. While the birthrate is only 24 per 1000, the population growth rate is 1.4%, the result of immigration. White Alstinians, at about 77.1%, make up the largest ancestry group, with sizable populations originating from various minority groups; Among them include Keidran at about 3%, Ionachi-Alstinians at 7.2%, Kornish groups at 1.4%, Cajuns at 0.5%, and mixed at 2%.
 
===Language===
[[Alstinian Aenglish]] is the de facto national language, with approximately 92% of the population speaking it as a first language. Additionally, 23% widely speak Vertañes as either a primary or secondary language, with the third most dominant language being Kornish, with 11% of the population being fluent.
 
===Religion===
The majority of Alstin's population, at 71%, identifies as Chantric. The nonreligious account for 23% of the population, while Drutists make up 2%. All other faiths collectively make up 4% of the population. The Bill of Rights of the United Republic guarantees religious freedom, and prevents legislation that favors any religion over another. In addition, discrimination based on religion is illegal, with the exception of explicitly religious organizations such as churches. According to a survey in 2010, 47% of the population said that religion played a "very important role in their lives", while the percentage of irreligious people has been steadily increasing, particularly among younger generations.
 
===Largest Cities===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Rank
!City
!Population
!Province
|-
|-
|style="background:#c55e8d; color:white;"| {{Track gauge|1000mm}}
|1
| [[Metre gauge]]
|[[Alstin (City)|Alstin]]
|{{convert|95000|km|mi|disp=table}}
|5,264,960
|  
|Capital District of Alstin
|-
|-
|style="background:#6a51b7; color:white;"| {{Track gauge|1067mm}}
|2
| [[Three foot six inch gauge railways|Three foot six inch gauge]]
|Riverton
|{{convert|112000|km|mi|disp=table}}
|2,632,480
|  
|Cecelia
|-
|-
|style="background:#568dd0;"| {{Track gauge|1435mm}}
|3
| {{nowrap|[[Standard gauge]]}}
|Wheatley
|{{convert|720000|km|mi|disp=table}}
|1,754,987
| [[Alstin]], [[Caphiria]], [[Cartadania]], [[Diamavya]], [[Nolis]], [[Orenstia]], [[Urcea]], [[Yonderre]]
|Bryceland
|-
|style="background:#305c31;"| {{Track gauge|1520mm}}
| [[5 ft and 1520 mm gauge railways|Five foot and 1520 mm gauge]]
|{{convert|220000|km|mi|disp=table}}
|
|-
|style="background:#148a37;"| {{Track gauge|1524mm}}
| Meridian gauge
|{{convert|5865|km|mi|disp=table}}
| [[Meridia]] ([[Kirav|KR]])
|-
|style="background:#5abf56;"| {{Track gauge|1600mm}}
| [[Five foot three inch gauge railways|Five foot three inch gauge]]
|{{convert|9800|km|mi|disp=table}}
| [[Kiravian Federacy]] (except [[Meridia]])
|-
|style="background:#83dc76;"| {{Track gauge|1668mm}}
| Pelaxian gauge
|{{convert|15394|km|mi|disp=table}}
| [[Pelaxia]]
|-
| style="background:#bbdf94;" | {{Track gauge|1676mm}}
| [[Five foot six inch gauge railways|Five foot six inch gauge]]
|{{convert|134008|km|mi|disp=table}}
|  
|-
|-
|4
|Dalton
|1,316,240
|Daltonland
|}
|}


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==Infrastructure==
TBA
 
==Education==
TBA
 
==Culture==
Mainstream Alstinian culture is a Western culture largely derived from a number of factors including: the nation's key commercial location centered on the Alstinian Isle; its history as a western liberal democracy and a major power; traditions originating from foreign immigrants; and cultural practices stemming back several centuries. This has resulted in a cultural mix that has been described as both a homogenizing melting pot, and a heterogeneous salad bowl in which immigrants and their descendants retain distinctive cultural characteristics while also promoting Alstinian cultural values as a whole. The substantial cultural influence of the United Republic has led it to be described as a "cultural superpower".
 
Core Alstinian culture was established by the initial Levantian settlers and shaped by the centuries-long frontier settlement and expansion process, with the traits derived passed down to descendants and transmitted to immigrants through assimilation. Alstinians have traditionally been characterized by a strong work ethic, competitiveness, and individualism, as well as a unifying belief in an "Alstinian creed" emphasizing liberty, equality, private property, democracy, rule of law, and a preference for limited, yet effective, government.
 
The Alstinian Dream, or the perception that Alstinians enjoy high social mobility, plays a key role in attracting immigrants. Whether this perception is realistic has been a topic of debate. While mainstream culture holds that the United Republic is a classless society, scholars identify significant differences between the country's social classes, affecting socialization, language, and values. Alstinians' self-images, social viewpoints, and cultural expectations are associated with their occupations to an unusually close degree. While Alstinians tend greatly to value socioeconomic achievement, being ordinary or average is generally seen as a positive attribute.
 
==See also==
TBA
 
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Revision as of 17:00, 14 October 2020

United Republic of Alstin

Flag of Alstin
Flag
of Alstin
Coat of arms
Motto: "One Nation, United and Free"
Anthem: Alstin the Majestic
Capital
and largest city
Alstin
Official languagesAlstinian Aenglish
Demonym(s)Alstinian
GovernmentFederal presidential constitutional republic
• President
Benjamin Ryder
LegislatureParliament
Senate
National Council
Formation
• Founding
1495
• Unification
1517
• Republic Proclaimed
1688
• Current Constitution
1689
Area
• Total
569,175.787 km2 (219,760.000 sq mi)
Population
• 2020 estimate
93,443,610
• 2020 census
93,443,610
• Density
187.03/km2 (484.4/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
$5.53 trillion
• Per capita
$59,181.38
Gini29.4
low
HDIIncrease 0.939
very high
CurrencyUnited Republic Gil (URG)
Driving sideright
Internet TLD.ura

The United Republic of Alstin, commonly known as the United Republic or Alstin, is a sovereign state comprising the entirety of the Alstinian Isles off the coast of Crona. Covering an area of more than 569 thousand km² and hosting a population of more 93 million, the United Republic is divided into 21 provinces, 6 territories and a federal district - with its capital and largest city being Alstin.

The United Republic of Alstin is a highly developed country, with its economy ranking within the "Top 20 in the Globe", both in terms of nominal GDP and PPP. Though its population is only 0.5% of the global total, Alstinians hold nearly 7% of the total wealth in the world. The United Republic ranks among the highest in several measures of socioeconomic performance, including average wage, human development, per capita GDP, and productivity per person. While the Alstinian economy is considered post-industrial, characterized by the dominance of both the service and information industry, the manufacturing sector remains one largest in the world. Accounting for approximately a tenth of global GDP and an eighth of global military spending, the United Republic is one of the world's foremost economic and military powers. The United Republic is a prominent political and cultural force internationally, and a leader in scientific research and technological innovations.

Etymology

The nation's name derives from the city of Alstin. The city's name itself, according to its founding myth, is believed to have been derived from the city's supposed founder and first king, Alstanus.

The standard way to refer to a citizen of Alstin is as an "Alstinian."

History

TBA

Politics and government

Further Reading: Government of the United Republic; List of provinces and territories of Alstin

The United Republic is the world's oldest surviving federal republic. It is a representative democracy, "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law". The government is regulated by a system of checks and balances defined by the Constitution of the United Republic, which serves as the country's supreme legal document.


In the Alstinian federalist system, citizens are usually subject to three levels of government: federal, provincial, and local. The local government's duties are commonly split between county and municipal governments. In almost all cases, executive and legislative officials are elected by a plurality vote of citizens by district. There is no proportional representation at the federal level, and it is rare at lower levels.

The federal government is composed of three branches:

-Legislative: The bicameral Parliament, made up of the Senate and the National Council, makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government.

-Executive: The President is the commander-in-chief of the military, can veto legislative bills before they become law (subject to Parliamentary override), and appoints the members of the Cabinet (subject to Senate approval) and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies.

-Judicial: The Supreme Court and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the President with Senate approval, interpret laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional.


The National Council currently has 369 voting members and 4 non-voting delegates, with each of the former representing a parliamentary district for a two-year term, while each of the latter representing an incorporated overseas territory. Council seats are apportioned among the provinces by population every tenth year, with the constitutional minimum being that at least one council seat be allotted for each province. With the most recent census, five provinces plus the Capital District each had the least amount of councilors at three, while Cecelia, the most populous province, had twenty-four.


The Senate has 44 members, with each province plus the Capital District having two senators, elected at-large to six-year terms; one third of Senate seats are up for election every other year. The President serves a four-year term and may be elected to the office no more than twice. The President is not elected by direct vote, but by an indirect electoral college system in which the determining votes are apportioned to the provinces and the Capital District. The Supreme Court, led by the Chief Magistrate of the United Republic, has nine members, who serve for life.


The provincial governments are structured in roughly similar fashion. The governor, or an official of equivalent nature, of each province is directly elected. Some provincial judges and cabinet officers are appointed by the governors of the respective provinces, while others are elected by popular vote.


The original text of the Constitution establishes the structure and responsibilities of the federal government and its relationship with the individual provinces. Article One protects the right to the "great writ" of habeas corpus. The Constitution has been amended 42 times; the first ten amendments, which make up the Bill of Rights, and the Fourteenth Amendment form the central basis of Alstinians' individual rights. All laws and governmental procedures are subject to judicial review and any law ruled by the courts to be in violation of the Constitution is voided.

Foreign Relations

The United Republic has an established structure of foreign relations. It is a founding member of the League of Nations, and was a member of the now-defunct Southern Defense Coalition. Almost all countries have embassies in Alstin, and many have consulates around the country. Likewise, nearly all nations host Alstinian diplomatic missions.

Military

See Main Article: United Republic Armed Forces

The President holds the title of commander-in-chief of the United Republic Armed Forces (URAF) and appoints its leaders, the Minister of Defense and the Armed Forces Council. The Ministry of Defense administers the various branches of the armed forces, including the Army (URA), Marine Corps (URMC), Navy (URN), and Air Corps (URAC). Currently, the armed forces has approximately 1.3 million personnel on active duty, which, when combined with those personnel serving in both the Reserve Forces of the each of the service branches and the various provincial Home Guard units brings the total number of troops to about 2.1 million. In addition, the Department of Defense also employs about 815,000 civilians, not including contractors.

Military service is voluntary, though conscription may occur in wartime through the Selective Service System. Alstinian forces can be rapidly deployed by the Air Corps' large fleet of transport aircraft, the Navy's thirteen active aircraft carriers, and Marine expeditionary units at sea with the Navy's Home, Orixtal, and Cathaic fleets. The military operates 69 bases and facilities abroad, and maintains deployments greater than 100 active duty personnel in seven foreign countries.

Geography

TBA

Economy

Main Article: Economy of Alstin

The United Republic has a capitalist mixed economy, which is fueled by abundant natural resources and high productivity. With a nominal GDP of $5.53 trillion, the private sector is estimated to constitute 76% of the economy, with federal government activity accounting for 9.8% and provincial and local activity (including federal transfers) the remaining 14.2%. Unemployment is at 2.78%, in spite of the amount of employment regulations throughout the country.

Alstin is one of the world's largest exporter of goods, with a trade surplus of_____. ____, ____, and ____ are three of Alstin's largest trading partners.

Information technology is currently the nation's largest industry, followed by tourism, arms manufacturing, and book publishing. Mining, agriculture, and other facets of the manufacturing sector are other important drivers of the Alstinian economy.

Demographics

Population

The United Republic has an estimated population of 93 million. A census is taken every ten years, with the first taking place in 1690. While the birthrate is only 24 per 1000, the population growth rate is 1.4%, the result of immigration. White Alstinians, at about 77.1%, make up the largest ancestry group, with sizable populations originating from various minority groups; Among them include Keidran at about 3%, Ionachi-Alstinians at 7.2%, Kornish groups at 1.4%, Cajuns at 0.5%, and mixed at 2%.

Language

Alstinian Aenglish is the de facto national language, with approximately 92% of the population speaking it as a first language. Additionally, 23% widely speak Vertañes as either a primary or secondary language, with the third most dominant language being Kornish, with 11% of the population being fluent.

Religion

The majority of Alstin's population, at 71%, identifies as Chantric. The nonreligious account for 23% of the population, while Drutists make up 2%. All other faiths collectively make up 4% of the population. The Bill of Rights of the United Republic guarantees religious freedom, and prevents legislation that favors any religion over another. In addition, discrimination based on religion is illegal, with the exception of explicitly religious organizations such as churches. According to a survey in 2010, 47% of the population said that religion played a "very important role in their lives", while the percentage of irreligious people has been steadily increasing, particularly among younger generations.

Largest Cities

Rank City Population Province
1 Alstin 5,264,960 Capital District of Alstin
2 Riverton 2,632,480 Cecelia
3 Wheatley 1,754,987 Bryceland
4 Dalton 1,316,240 Daltonland

Infrastructure

TBA

Education

TBA

Culture

Mainstream Alstinian culture is a Western culture largely derived from a number of factors including: the nation's key commercial location centered on the Alstinian Isle; its history as a western liberal democracy and a major power; traditions originating from foreign immigrants; and cultural practices stemming back several centuries. This has resulted in a cultural mix that has been described as both a homogenizing melting pot, and a heterogeneous salad bowl in which immigrants and their descendants retain distinctive cultural characteristics while also promoting Alstinian cultural values as a whole. The substantial cultural influence of the United Republic has led it to be described as a "cultural superpower".

Core Alstinian culture was established by the initial Levantian settlers and shaped by the centuries-long frontier settlement and expansion process, with the traits derived passed down to descendants and transmitted to immigrants through assimilation. Alstinians have traditionally been characterized by a strong work ethic, competitiveness, and individualism, as well as a unifying belief in an "Alstinian creed" emphasizing liberty, equality, private property, democracy, rule of law, and a preference for limited, yet effective, government.

The Alstinian Dream, or the perception that Alstinians enjoy high social mobility, plays a key role in attracting immigrants. Whether this perception is realistic has been a topic of debate. While mainstream culture holds that the United Republic is a classless society, scholars identify significant differences between the country's social classes, affecting socialization, language, and values. Alstinians' self-images, social viewpoints, and cultural expectations are associated with their occupations to an unusually close degree. While Alstinians tend greatly to value socioeconomic achievement, being ordinary or average is generally seen as a positive attribute.

See also

TBA