Holidia

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The Nation of Holidia (Irish: saoire-aithin)

[[Image:|125px|Flag of Holidia]] [[Image:|110px|Coat of arms of Holidia]] Flag Coat of arms
Motto: For God and Holidia
Anthem: Danny Boy/God Save The Queen/Amhrán na bhFiann (The Soldiers Song)
[[Image:|250px|Location of Holidia]]
Capital	Dubfast
Largest city	Greater Dubfast Area (2,760,000 people)
Official language(s)	English (Defacto)/Irish Gaelic/Ulster Scots Gaelic*
Demonym	Holidian
Government Monarch First Minister^ Deputy First Minister^	Constitutional Monarchy Queen Elizabeth II of England Brian Parse Oliver Stewartson
Public Holidays St. Patrick’s Day 12th July May Day	17th March 12th July 1st Monday of May
Area	24,481km2
Population  • 2008 est.  • 2003 census	14,120,000 (3rd) 8,630,297
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Currency	Euro (EUR)
Time zone	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Internet TLD	.ie/.uk
Calling code	+0144
*- Holidia Has No Official Language but English is most commonly spoke with the Gaelic languages spoken as minority languages ^ Elections pending August/September 2008

The Nation of Holidia (Irish: saoire-aithin) is a relatively new country that gained independence from both the U.K. and Ireland on 27th July 2008. It consists of the old Irish province of Ulster that includes the British constituent country of Northern Ireland and is made up of the nine counties: Antrim, Armagh, Cavan, Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry (Derry), Monaghan and Tyrone. The Nation of Holidia shares a border with The Republic Ireland to the South. This fast-urbanizing Nation has major industries in Agriculture, Linen and Manufacturing. Despite this the Economy is based mainly on the Service Sector – Tourism in particular with many attractive tourist resorts. The Nation Joined the COFR on the 24th July 2008 hoping it will bring great relationships with the other member nations. The joining into the COFR has also been a great boost to the nation’s growing tourism industry.

Contents 1 History 2 Government and Politics 2.1 The Executive 2.2 The Assembly/Departments 3 Economy 4 Airports/Aer Holidia 5 Ports/Maritime 6 Demographics 7 Education 8 Immigration 9 Health 10 Culture 10.1 Language 10.2 Singasong Contest 10.3 Food 10.4 Sports 11 Military 12 Diplomatic Relations 12.1 Embassies in Holidia (Mainly Located in Dubfast unless stated) 12.2 International Organizations

History

Holidia’s early history is that of Northern Ireland/UK/Republic of Ireland. Holidia was for many years the site of a violent and bitter ethno-political conflict between those claiming to represent Nationalists, who are predominantly Roman Catholic, and those claiming to represent Unionists, who are predominantly Protestant. In general, Nationalists wanted Holidia to be unified with the rest of Ireland and Unionists wanted it to remain part of the United Kingdom. Protestants are in the majority in Holidia, though Roman Catholics represent a significant minority. In general, Protestants consider themselves British and Catholics see themselves as Irish but there are some who see themselves as both British and Irish. People from Northern Ireland are entitled to both British and Irish citizenship. The campaigns of violence have become known popularly as The Troubles. The majority of both sides of the community have had no direct involvement in the violent campaigns waged. Since the signing of the Dubfast Agreement in 1998, many of the major paramilitary campaigns have either been on ceasefire or have declared their war to be over. After the country gained acceptance into the COFR the Assembly bombarded the British Government for independence and persuaded them that the country could co-exist with both the Irish and British and could prosper without rule from the British. The nation gained Independence on 27th July 2008

Government and Politics

Holidia operates two chambers

The Executive

The Executive manages major issues - like the cabinent is consisted of the 8 following members the excutive is changed every five years two weeks after the First/DF Minister Elections:
First Minister
Deputy First Minister
Field Marshall in Command of Military
Archbishop of Armagh
Foreign Minister
Internal Affairs Minister
Chief Constable of Police
Fire Officer in Charge
These people are considered to be 'High' government with the most power although they can only pass orders jot Acts of the Assembly without the Assembly's vote.

The Assembly/Departments

There are 36 constituencys in Holidia (LGDs) and the people in that area vote by proportional representation the top two candiates win a seat in the assembly while the top candidate gains the title of Mayor of the constituency. There are 12 departments in the Holidian Assembly they are managed by two people with equal power - a permenant secectary and an elected minister the ministers are appointed to their posts by The Executive but have to have one of the 72 seats in the Assembly. The Departments and their funtion (Some departments overlap responsibilites) are listed below:
Office of the First and Deputy First Minister (The Executive, Internal Affairs, The Executive, Social Development, Media, The COFR)
Office of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Animal Welfare, Fisheries, Farming, Food, Forestry)
Office of the Department of Crime, Justice and Intelligence (Legal System, Police, Intelligence Agencies, Prisons)
Office of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (Arts, Canals, Museums, Language, Lottery, Sports)
Office of the Department of Employment and Learning (Education, Higher Education, Benefits, Training, Job Consultation)
Office of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (Business, Tourism, Ports, Trade)
Office of the Department of the Environment (Environmental Issues, Transport, Flooding, Sewage/Waste, Planning, National Parks, Beaches, Natural Resources)
Office of the Department of Finance and Personnel (Taxation, Rates, Budget, Payroll, HR, Civil Service, Military Personnel, Public Records)
Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (Foreign Affairs, Embassies, Ambassador Relations, The COFR)
Office of the Department of Health, Social Care and Public Safety (Fire, Health Service, Social Services)
Office of the Department of Military and Defence of the Realm (Peacekeeping, Royal Army, SAS, Royal Marines, Navy, Flying Corps)
Office of the Department of Regional Development (Urbanization, Utilities, Transport, Natural Resources, social Development, Planning)

Economy

The Holidian Economy is the amongst the most advanced in Europe. Many huge companies have offices within the country (Mainly in the Capital Dubfast), Holidia has a huge but unfortunately decreasing manufacturing industry that reached its peak in 1910 with building of perhaps the world’s most famous cruise liner – The Titanic, Holidia no longer builds ships but another Manufacturer – Shorts Brothers builds planes and in fact builds parts for Boeing, Airbus and the U.S. air force and is Lagantonard’s major employer. Despite the higher cost of living than the rest of the British Isles the people of the Holidia generally enjoy a high standard of living and are paid more than the rest of Europe. The Economy is divided as follows…
Tourism – 32%
Other Services – 30%
Manufacturing – 19%
Agriculture/Fishing – 14%
Linen (Flax Farming and Linen Manufacturing) – 2%
All Others – 3%

Airports/Aer Holidia

Ports/Maritime

Demographics

Education

Immigration

Holidia, according to the Constitution of the Confederacy of Free Regions, of which it is part, accepts all kinds of immigrants.

Health

Culture

Language

Singasong Contest

The Shalman Empire introduced the Singasong contest to the Confederacy of Free Regions in 2008. The first contest will be held in Bjork, the second biggest city of the Empire, on September 10th, 2008. Holidia has submitted – Snow Patrol with their song You Could Be Happy.

Food

Sports

Military

Diplomatic Relations

Embassies in Holidia (Mainly Located in Dubfast unless stated)

International Organizations

The Government is part of the following organizations:

Confederacy of Free Regions (COFR)
Candidate Country for the European Union (EU)