BĖLTSERE UTHERRAWN
Kingdom of Bėltse
Official name: Bėltsere Utherrawn (Bėltse), 'The Kingdom of Bėltse'
Demonym: Bėltsian, Beltsian, Byltsian
Regime: constitutional monarchy
Establishment: 16 October 316 (secession from Bowdani)
National anthem: t.b.a.
National holidays: the King's birthday (14 June)
Population: 2,038,496 (1-1-324 est.)
- Growth: 1.13% (323)
- Density: t.b.a.
- Life expectancy: 72.1 years (men), 76.9 years (women)
Capital and largest city: Wostsa / Worcester
Ethnic groups: Ingallish, Bėltse, Kencari, Pocari, Vaara
Official language: Bėltse
Other languages: Ingallish, Coastal Kencari, White Kencari, South-Pocari, Vaara
Literacy: 93%
Religions: Thuwkism (94%), Orthodox Church of Bowdani (4%), other (2%)
Universities: Wosarre Utherreter Universiti (Royal University of Worcester, founded in 316 AP)
Legislature: Pekoltharasewarėr Kants (Chamber of Deputies, 101 members)
Head of State: king Krethn III Terirn-Ėkmol (since 316)
Head of Government: Prime Minister Boln Uwe (since 316)
Minister of foreign affairs: Wera Ithenwerar (since 316)
Membership international organisations:
- United Nations of Vexillium, STOIC
Area: t.b.a.
Highest point: Hokats (3,179 m)
Longest river: Ardwa
Climate: mostly temperate, nearing tundra in the south
Time Zone: CMT -3
GDP (nominal): 37.04 billion (est. 323)
GDP (nominal) per capita: 18,171 (est. 323)
Currency: Bėltse Crown (Bėltsere Newbeter, N̿)
Inflation: 5.4% (323)
Unemployment: 6.3% (1-1-324 est.)
Working population:
- agriculture: 46%
- industry: 30%
- services: 24%
Export: machinery and machine parts, textiles, raw materials, wood, natural gas
Import: oil, grain, meat, ore, raw materials
Main trade partners: STOIC, other Smalik nations
Drives on the: right
Calling code: +351 (shared with Gen and Vaara)
Main local numbers: numbers starting with 010 to 069 are reserved for Bėltse. 025 = Wostsa, 060 = Athrown, 055 = Korerna, 035 = Athruts, 014 = Mėdmi
Special local numbers: 000 to 009 and 090 to 099 (shared with Gen and Vaara)
Internet TLD: .bl, .bel
Bėltse, officially the Kingdom of Bėltse
(Bėltse: Bėltsere Utherrawn) is a small nation in
the southern part of Smalik. It is one of the seven original
successor states of the Republic of Bowdani. Mentioned in
Bowdani history as the people of the Bullocks and defeated
by the Kencari in 643 BP after the last leader of the Bullocks
Hahnts V betrayed his people, the Bėltse remained under
Kencari and Ingallish rule for almost one thousand years.
The current king Krethn III of the Terirn-Ėkmol dynasty claims
to be a direct descendant of the last ruling family of the
Bullocks, but since the Bullocks were illiterate and Kencari
records from that era aren't quite reliable, nothing can be
said with certainty.
Geography and climate
Bėltse is a landlocked country bordering (clockwise from the
north) Vaara, Nucani, Gen, White Bowdani, the Three Cities
and the Cove, and Sarigis. The country lies on the eastern
side of the Strywak Mountains, the most notable mountain range
in the southwestern part of Smalik. The Ardwa is the longest
river of Bėltse and almost entirely located within its borders,
except for its mouth, which is near the city of Gśsmin in the
Three Cities and the Cove. Bėltse's highest mountain is the
Hokats, which has an altitude of 3,179 m / 10,429.79 ft.
The local climate is mostly temperate, nearing tundra in the south.
History
After having been part of Bowdani and preceding nations for almost
a millennium, the Kingdom of Bėltse gained independence on 16
October 316. Bėltse has been a relatively stable nation since that
moment, although there has been the occasional protest against King
Krethn III's authoritarian rule.
Demographics
Bėltse had an estimated number of inhabitants of 1,992,899 on 1
January 322. Bėltse is the official language but Ingallish, Kencari,
Pocari, and Vaara can also be heard. Literacy is 91% and Bėltse
hosts the Royal University of Worcester (Wosarre Utherreter
Universiti), which was founded shortly after the country's
independence. With 94%, Thuwkism is by far the most professed religion
of the kingdom, with the Orthodox Church of Bowdani coming in second
with 4%.
Administrative division
Seven districts
Top 5 cities (+ inhabitants)
· Wostsa / Worcester (404,716)
· Athrown (100,025)
· Korerna (64,277)
· Athruts (60,598)
· Mėdmi (25,295)
Politics
Bėltse is a semi-democratic nation. Although there are free elections
for the parliament, the King and his government have established an
authoritarian rule that has however been mostly benevolent so far.
The legislative power is formed by the Chamber of Deputies
(Pekoltharasewarėr Kants), which has 101 members.
The executive is formed by the King and his government. The current King
has been Krethn III Terirn-Ėkmol, since 16 October 316. The incumbent
prime minister has been Boln Uwe since 31 October 316.
The capital of Bėltse is Wostsa / Worcester. The country is divided
in seven districts.
Bėltse is a member of the United Nations of Vexillium (since 316)
and of STOIC (since 319).
Economy
Bėltse has a stable economy. Its currency is the Bėltse Crown
(Bėltsere Newbeter). Unemployment has been somewhat elevated (7.4% in 318).
Export products include machinery and machine parts, textiles, raw
materials, wood, and natural gas. Import products include oil, grain,
meat, ore, and raw materials.
Transport
Airports: King Krethn III International Airport (Wostsa)
Society, culture, and sports
To be elaborated.
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