Etoile Arcture

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The Unitary Technocracy of Etoile Arcture is a massive, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 1.366 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.
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UNITARY TECHNOCRACY OF ETOILE ARCTURE FACTBOOK
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It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Commerce, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 27%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining industry, followed by Book Publishing and Pizza Delivery.
 
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The country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry, the government has become increasingly militant, universities are populated by the spawn of the upper classes, and education and welfare spending are on the rise. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a major problem. Etoile Arcture's national animal is the Megadonkey, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Accounting Unit.
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Flag of the Unitary Technocracy Etoile Arcture
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Great Seal of the Unitary Technocracy Etoile Arcture
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==BACKGROUND==
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*History: Following invasions and occupations by the British and French during the 18th and 19th centuries the former colony of Etoile Arcture finally gained its independence in 1949 following a five year war against French colonialists. Etoile Arcture now belongs to the group of Nova nations, having one of the most powerful economies in the region. Etoile Arcture’s economy is marked by steady growth, low unemployment and inflation, and rapid advances in technology. The nation is named after it's highest mountain peak, St. Etoile Arcture (the "Saint of The Rising Star of Arcturus").
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*National Motto: Excellere Contende (Strive to Excel)
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*Nattional Anthem: Wheels Over Indian Trails by Stanton Miranda (since 1984)
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*National Animal: Arcturian Megadonkey (this may not be true)
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*National Flower: Rosa damascena (Damask Rose)
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*National Tree: Sequoia sempervirens (Californian Redwood)
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==GEOGRAPHY==
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*Location: Nova, on the Tropic of Capricorn
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*Area:
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**Total: 9,596,960 km2
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**Land: 9,326,410 km2
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**Water: 270,550 km2
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*Coastline: 14,500 km
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*Maritime claims:[b/]
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**Territorial sea: 12 nm
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**Contiguous zone: 24 nm
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**Exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
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*Climate: mostly temperate
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*Terrain: Mostly flat or gently rolling lowlands in the east; rugged mountains and broad river vallyes in the west
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*Natural resources: iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver, tin, tungsten, aluminium, lead, zinc, uranium, arsenic, feldspar, timber
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*Land use:
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**Arable land: 14.86%
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**Permanent crops: 1.27%
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**Other: 83.87%
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*Irrigated land: 545,960 km2
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*Natural hazards: hurricanes along the north and south coasts, mud slides in the mountenous west
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*Environment issues: air polution resulting from acid rain in the industrial east
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==PEOPLE==
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*Population: 1,370,751,947 (estimated)
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*Population growth rate: 0.44%
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*Nationality: Etoileans, Etoilians (collective plural)
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*Languages: English (76.4%), French (18.7%), others (4.9%)
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*Literacy: 100% total population
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==GOVERNMENT==
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*Political system: Politics in Etoile Arcture are conducted within a unitary democratic system of proportional representation, in which representatives are meritoriously elected from the Populace every four years for each branch of the Legislature, Judiciary and Secretariat. Candidates may run under a independent platform, or as members of political parties or alliances. This system encourages a high level of pluralism within Etoilian politics. The Secretary General of the Secretariat is the elected head of state, with the Director Generals and the deputies of each Government Directorate the elected leaders of their respective ministries. This system allows for advancement through ability, and full transparency, probity and accountability throughout all levels of government.
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*Country Name:
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**Conventional long form: The Unitary Technocracy of Etoile Arcture
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**Conventional short form: Etoile Arcture
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*Abbreviation: EA
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*Government Type: Democratic unitary state
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*Capitol City: New Augustatown
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*Largest City: Harmony City
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*Adminstrative divisions: 11 districts, including Harmony, Upper Fargo, Lower Fargo, La Fayette
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*Dependent areas: none
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*Independence: since 1949 as the Free Land of Etoile Arcture, since 1973 as the Unitary Technocracy of Etoile Arcture
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*Constitution: 1 January 1974
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*Legal system: federal court system based on English common law
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*Suffrage: 18 years of age, universal
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*Executive branch:
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**Head of state: Secretary General of the General Secretariat, elected by the populace
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**Heads of government: First and Second Deputy Secretary General, elected by the populace
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**Cabinet: the Director Generals of the Government Directorates, elected by the populace
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*Elections: every two years for Director Generals and every four years for Secretary Generals and deputies by proportional representation
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*Legislative branch: Council of Deputies, unicameral parliament, members are elected by the populace every two years by proportional representation
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*Judicial branch: Supreme Court, elected by the Council of Deputies
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*International Agreements: United Nations (member), Free World Alliance (founder), Global Order of Defence (member), Council for International Democracy (member), Theeb Accors (signatory)
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==INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS==
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*ISO 4217 Currency Code: AU
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*ISO 3166 Country Code/IANA Country Code: EA
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*Country code top-level domain (ccTLD) .ea
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*ITU-T E.164 International Calling Code: +82
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*Electronic Document Standard: ISO/IEC 26300 OpenDocument (ODF)
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*Official font: Helvetica
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==ECONOMY==
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*Overview: Etoile Arcture has achieved an enviable standard of living under a mixed system of high-tech capitalism and extensive welfare benefits. It has a modern distribution system, excellent internal and external communications, and a highly skilled labour force. Cheap and plentiful nuclear generated electricity underpins the economy. Privately owned firms account for about 90% of industrial output, of which the engineering sector accounts for 50% of output and exports. Agriculture accounts for only 2% of GDP and 1% of employment thanks to intensive industrialised farming.
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*Economy Type: Market based free trade
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*Currency: Accounting Unit (A$)
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*Gross Domestic Product (Purchasing Power Parity): US$38 trillion (in US dollars)
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*Net National Product: US$30 trillion
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*GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$28,310
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*Personal Income: US$20,910
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**Disposable Income: US$15,262
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*Unemployment Rate: 4.49%
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*Population below poverty line: N/A
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*Average Income Tax: 27%
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**Interest Rate: 2.6%
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*Exchange Rate: A$1 = US$1.95
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*Budget: US$6.926 trillion (26.1%)
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*Government Spending Priority: Education
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*Capitol Stock: US$165 trillion
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*Capital to Labour Ratio: US$237,978
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*Trade deficit: US$1 trillion
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*Estimated Black Economy: US$2.54 trillion
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*Consumer Confidence: 100%
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*Government Efficiency: 98%
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==ARMED FORCES==
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*Military branches: Land Forces, Expeditionary Forces, Aerospace Forces, Maritime Forces
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*Military Service: all volunteer, 4 year tour
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**Recruitment ages: 18 to 42 years
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*Total manpower: 9,976,500 active duty, 5,250,000 reserve
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*Percentage of population in military: 0.7%
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*Annual military budget: US$1.15 trillion
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*Budget per serviceperson: US$473,149

Revision as of 17:16, 19 November 2007

UNITARY TECHNOCRACY OF ETOILE ARCTURE FACTBOOK


Flag of the Unitary Technocracy Etoile Arcture


Great Seal of the Unitary Technocracy Etoile Arcture

Contents

BACKGROUND

  • History: Following invasions and occupations by the British and French during the 18th and 19th centuries the former colony of Etoile Arcture finally gained its independence in 1949 following a five year war against French colonialists. Etoile Arcture now belongs to the group of Nova nations, having one of the most powerful economies in the region. Etoile Arcture’s economy is marked by steady growth, low unemployment and inflation, and rapid advances in technology. The nation is named after it's highest mountain peak, St. Etoile Arcture (the "Saint of The Rising Star of Arcturus").
  • National Motto: Excellere Contende (Strive to Excel)
  • Nattional Anthem: Wheels Over Indian Trails by Stanton Miranda (since 1984)
  • National Animal: Arcturian Megadonkey (this may not be true)
  • National Flower: Rosa damascena (Damask Rose)
  • National Tree: Sequoia sempervirens (Californian Redwood)

GEOGRAPHY

  • Location: Nova, on the Tropic of Capricorn
  • Area:
    • Total: 9,596,960 km2
    • Land: 9,326,410 km2
    • Water: 270,550 km2
  • Coastline: 14,500 km
  • Maritime claims:[b/]
    • Territorial sea: 12 nm
    • Contiguous zone: 24 nm
    • Exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
  • Climate: mostly temperate
  • Terrain: Mostly flat or gently rolling lowlands in the east; rugged mountains and broad river vallyes in the west
  • Natural resources: iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver, tin, tungsten, aluminium, lead, zinc, uranium, arsenic, feldspar, timber
  • Land use:
    • Arable land: 14.86%
    • Permanent crops: 1.27%
    • Other: 83.87%
  • Irrigated land: 545,960 km2
  • Natural hazards: hurricanes along the north and south coasts, mud slides in the mountenous west
  • Environment issues: air polution resulting from acid rain in the industrial east

PEOPLE

  • Population: 1,370,751,947 (estimated)
  • Population growth rate: 0.44%
  • Nationality: Etoileans, Etoilians (collective plural)
  • Languages: English (76.4%), French (18.7%), others (4.9%)
  • Literacy: 100% total population

GOVERNMENT

  • Political system: Politics in Etoile Arcture are conducted within a unitary democratic system of proportional representation, in which representatives are meritoriously elected from the Populace every four years for each branch of the Legislature, Judiciary and Secretariat. Candidates may run under a independent platform, or as members of political parties or alliances. This system encourages a high level of pluralism within Etoilian politics. The Secretary General of the Secretariat is the elected head of state, with the Director Generals and the deputies of each Government Directorate the elected leaders of their respective ministries. This system allows for advancement through ability, and full transparency, probity and accountability throughout all levels of government.
  • Country Name:
    • Conventional long form: The Unitary Technocracy of Etoile Arcture
    • Conventional short form: Etoile Arcture
  • Abbreviation: EA
  • Government Type: Democratic unitary state
  • Capitol City: New Augustatown
  • Largest City: Harmony City
  • Adminstrative divisions: 11 districts, including Harmony, Upper Fargo, Lower Fargo, La Fayette
  • Dependent areas: none
  • Independence: since 1949 as the Free Land of Etoile Arcture, since 1973 as the Unitary Technocracy of Etoile Arcture
  • Constitution: 1 January 1974
  • Legal system: federal court system based on English common law
  • Suffrage: 18 years of age, universal
  • Executive branch:
    • Head of state: Secretary General of the General Secretariat, elected by the populace
    • Heads of government: First and Second Deputy Secretary General, elected by the populace
    • Cabinet: the Director Generals of the Government Directorates, elected by the populace
  • Elections: every two years for Director Generals and every four years for Secretary Generals and deputies by proportional representation
  • Legislative branch: Council of Deputies, unicameral parliament, members are elected by the populace every two years by proportional representation
  • Judicial branch: Supreme Court, elected by the Council of Deputies
  • International Agreements: United Nations (member), Free World Alliance (founder), Global Order of Defence (member), Council for International Democracy (member), Theeb Accors (signatory)

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

  • ISO 4217 Currency Code: AU
  • ISO 3166 Country Code/IANA Country Code: EA
  • Country code top-level domain (ccTLD) .ea
  • ITU-T E.164 International Calling Code: +82
  • Electronic Document Standard: ISO/IEC 26300 OpenDocument (ODF)
  • Official font: Helvetica

ECONOMY

  • Overview: Etoile Arcture has achieved an enviable standard of living under a mixed system of high-tech capitalism and extensive welfare benefits. It has a modern distribution system, excellent internal and external communications, and a highly skilled labour force. Cheap and plentiful nuclear generated electricity underpins the economy. Privately owned firms account for about 90% of industrial output, of which the engineering sector accounts for 50% of output and exports. Agriculture accounts for only 2% of GDP and 1% of employment thanks to intensive industrialised farming.
  • Economy Type: Market based free trade
  • Currency: Accounting Unit (A$)
  • Gross Domestic Product (Purchasing Power Parity): US$38 trillion (in US dollars)
  • Net National Product: US$30 trillion
  • GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$28,310
  • Personal Income: US$20,910
    • Disposable Income: US$15,262
  • Unemployment Rate: 4.49%
  • Population below poverty line: N/A
  • Average Income Tax: 27%
    • Interest Rate: 2.6%
  • Exchange Rate: A$1 = US$1.95
  • Budget: US$6.926 trillion (26.1%)
  • Government Spending Priority: Education
  • Capitol Stock: US$165 trillion
  • Capital to Labour Ratio: US$237,978
  • Trade deficit: US$1 trillion
  • Estimated Black Economy: US$2.54 trillion
  • Consumer Confidence: 100%
  • Government Efficiency: 98%

ARMED FORCES

  • Military branches: Land Forces, Expeditionary Forces, Aerospace Forces, Maritime Forces
  • Military Service: all volunteer, 4 year tour
    • Recruitment ages: 18 to 42 years
  • Total manpower: 9,976,500 active duty, 5,250,000 reserve
  • Percentage of population in military: 0.7%
  • Annual military budget: US$1.15 trillion
  • Budget per serviceperson: US$473,149
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