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| Posted by: The Sarian Feb 4 2014, 02:40 PM |
| The Sarian Background First sighted by settlers in 1801, The Sarian, and its then capital Chippenham, was established in 1847 by Johannes Henrikson and the crew of the SS Chippenham. Based upon 21 Islands, with the two biggest Chippenham and Regis holding the cities of Chippenham and King William City respectively. Each Island makes up its own administrative division, with Chippenham and King William City making the 22nd and 23rd Provinces. The Sarian formally consisted of the Isle of Lojal, which gained independence in a recent referendum. The Sarian is a Constitutional Monarchy, with the Monarch having little to no power. The Chief Executive is the Head of Government, and the first among equals of the Executive Council. The Legislative Assembly is elected from each Island and serves as the lower house of Parliament, the Notable House is appointed and acts as the upper house. Geography The Sarian consists of two large Islands, Chippenham and Regis with other large Islands being Kensingtea and Oakhurst. The climate is a cold marine climate, with strong westerly breezes that bring snow all year round, with the exception of the summer months of January and February, strong winds mean that blizzards occur regularly. Most Islands are mountainous and dotted with peat bogs and deeply indented coast provides good natural harbours. People Due to The Sarians strong immigration policies, the majority of people in The Sarian, are Sarian by birth, many being able to trace their family back to the original setters. Religion is frowned upon in The Sarian, and it is not unheard of for someone to be admitted to institutions for practising it. The Sarians population is just over 1 billion at the latest census, with almost half of that billion being based in Chippenham and KWC. The life expectancy in The Sarian is 78, though in some parts of Chippenham, you are unlikely to live to 40. Government The Sarian is a Constitutional Monarchy, based in the purpose built Capital, King William City that was named after King William I, who reigned from 2018 to 2093. The Parliament is bicameral, based on the Westminster System. The Chief Executive is the leader of the largest party in The Sarian, regardless on if it can gain a majority, although coalitions may be made. The Executive Council is comparable to a Cabinet in most countries. The Legislative Assembly is elected from consistencies from each Province and the Notable Assembly is appointed by the Monarch, on advice of the Chief Executive. The Monarchy is hereditary, with the heir apparent being the eldest son or daughter of the Monarch. Freedoms and Rights The Sarian has a great human rights record, especially on LGBT rights. The Court System is well managed and ran, and deemed fair. Suffrage in The Sarian is age 15, and universal with the age of consent being the same. However, many people in The Sarian, with the majority in Chippenham live below the poverty line and the welfare system is non-existent. Quick Reference Official Name: The Imperial Kingdom of The Sarian Conventicle Name: The Sarian Capital: King William City Largest City: Chippenham Official Language: English Denmonym: Sarian Head of State: King Nicholas III Head of Government: Chief Executive Robert Balfour Executive: Executive Council Upper House: Notable Assembly Lower House: Legislative Assembly |