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|conventional_long_name = The Kingdom of Balistria |
|conventional_long_name = The Kingdom of Balistria |
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|alt_map = '''Regional Map''' |
|alt_map = '''Regional Map''' |
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|map_caption = '''Regional Map''' |
|map_caption = '''Regional Map''' |
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|flag_footnote = Flag |
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|national_motto = Through the Shadows, We Persevered |
|national_motto = Through the Shadows, We Persevered |
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|national_anthem = ''[[March of Abdul]]'' |
|national_anthem = ''[[March of Abdul]]'' |
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|sovereignty_type = Formation |
|sovereignty_type = Formation |
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|established_event1 = Kingdom of Balistria |
|established_event1 = Kingdom of Balistria |
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|established_date1 = 9/10/875 - |
|established_date1 = 9/10/875 - 15 December 2020 |
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|ethnic_groups = |
|ethnic_groups = 99% Ursine <br > .5% Elven <br /> .5% Other |
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|ethnic_groups_year = 2017 Estimate |
|ethnic_groups_year = 2017 Estimate |
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|demonym = Balistrian |
|demonym = Balistrian |
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|leader_name1 = Abdul al-Ayoub |
|leader_name1 = Abdul al-Ayoub |
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|leader_title2 = Grand Vizier |
|leader_title2 = Grand Vizier |
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|leader_name2 = |
|leader_name2 = Yuk’kot’um Whit’chest |
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|leader_title3 = |
|leader_title3 = |
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|leader_name3 = |
|leader_name3 = |
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|legislature = Grand National Assembly |
|legislature = Grand National Assembly |
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|upper_house = Council of |
|upper_house = Council of Viziers |
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|lower_house = Chamber of Deputies |
|lower_house = Chamber of Deputies |
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|area_km2 = |
|area_km2 = 165,033.79 |
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|area_sq_mi = |
|area_sq_mi = 63,719.90 |
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|population_estimate = |
|population_estimate = 20,000,000 |
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|population_estimate_year = |
|population_estimate_year = 2020 |
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|population_census = |
|population_census = 20,219,682 |
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|population_census_year = |
|population_census_year = 2020 |
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|population_density_km2 = |
|population_density_km2 = 122.52 |
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|population_density_sq_mi = |
|population_density_sq_mi = 317.32 |
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|GDP_nominal = |
|GDP_nominal = 359,910,339,600 |
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|GDP_nominal_year = |
|GDP_nominal_year = 2019 |
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|GDP_nominal_per_capita = |
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = 17,800 |
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|HDI = |
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|HDI_change = |
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|currency = Balistrian Lira |
|currency = Balistrian Lira |
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|currency_code = ₺ |
|currency_code = ₺ |
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|drives_on = Left |
|drives_on = Left |
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|cctld = .bal |
|cctld = .bal |
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|iso3166code = |
|iso3166code = BAL |
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|calling_code = +43 |
|calling_code = +43 |
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=Etymology= |
=Etymology= |
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The term "Balistria" and "Balistrian" come from the ancient word referring to those who inhabited the island. "Balis" is the name of the island, "-ria" or "-ia" means "from the area; from the region" (Balistria means "those who are from Balis) |
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The word, Balistria, orginated from the |
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=History= |
=History= |
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The history of Balistria is typically divided into three distinct periods: The Ancient Elven Balistria, The rise of Urisine Balistria, and modern Balistria. The history of the Kingdom of Balistria ends with their annexation by ALksearia following their defeat in the [[Balistrian Coalition War]] |
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==Early Inhabitants== |
==Early Inhabitants== |
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The Earliest inhabitants of modern-Balistria was comprised of Alkari Elves and Ursines living in the region. In ancient Balistria, both the Ursines and the Elves lived together in relative harmony. Groups of communities were formed around the idea of trading between the tribes. These tribes lasted until the rise of the first city-state near modern day Ouroborous. It was from here where the first term "Balistrian" was used to refer to those who came from the island. The island would remain in small city-states or small provinces until the Impalazen Empire came in and conquered the island. |
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==Age of Aurians== |
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==Formation of the Kingdom== |
==Formation of the Kingdom== |
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[Will need to consult Sammy to further develop this part of their history. Also might have the Kingdom be formed at another time. for now this section is a WIP and will be for a while] |
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==The Rise of the Ursines (1450-1590)== |
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After the collapse of the Impalaza Union, the first natural Balistrian King was an Elf from Ouroborous. |
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==Operation Elven Fall and the Aftermath(1590-1620)== |
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==Golden Age of Balistria== |
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==Isolation Period== |
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==Fall of the Kingdom== |
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==Present Day== |
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This Kingdom finally ended after it was annexed by Alksearia after the end of the [[Balistrian Coalition War]]. |
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=Geography= |
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==Environment== |
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==Climate== |
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==Biodiversity== |
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=Government= |
=Government= |
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The government of Balistria is comprised of a bicameral system. The upper house, the Council of Viziers, forms the government while the lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, handles most internal policies. The Office of the Grand Vizier is superior to the legislature |
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==Council of Viziers== |
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[[File:Council of Viziers2020.svg|thumb|300px|left|The composition of The Council of Viziers as of August 2020: (parties from left to right) <br /><br />'''Government:'''<br /> Nationalist Party: 78 seats<br /> Imperialist Party: 43 seats<br />'''Official Opposition:'''<br /> Conservative Party: 25 seats <br />'''Other Opposition:'''<br /> Independant: 4 seats]] |
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The Council of Viziers holds the power in the government. The party that holds the majority gets to elected a leader among themselves. In the event of a coalition government, the coalition members must elect among themselves who will be the Grand Vizier. |
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===Grand Vizier=== |
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The Grand Vizier is the head of government of Balistria. |
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==Grand |
===List of Grand Viziers=== |
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Yuk’kot’um Whit’chest(Current) |
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==Chamber of Deputies== |
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The Lower House comprises of a representation of |
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==Messenger of Aura== |
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==Grand National Assembly== |
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==Foreign Affairs== |
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=Law Enforcement and Crime= |
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=Balistrian Armed Forces= |
=Balistrian Armed Forces= |
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Like other nations, Balistria maintains a permanent armed force solely used to enforce order, conduct combat operations, and generally project the kingdom's power onto others. While focusing on a more aggressive, almost imperialistic stance, Balistria has heavily funded toward its Special Warfare Group for secretive operations as well as creating the Honor Guard unit to protect major leadership figures during times of conflict. The military is headed by the Moon King, Abdul al-Ayoub, and is mainly centered around the Ar ait. The military currently has four branches: the Balistrian Naval Forces, the Balistrian Arieal Forces, the Balistrian Ground Forces, and the Special Warfare Group. |
Like other nations, Balistria maintains a permanent armed force solely used to enforce order, conduct combat operations, and generally project the kingdom's power onto others. While focusing on a more aggressive, almost imperialistic stance, Balistria has heavily funded toward its Special Warfare Group for secretive operations as well as creating the Honor Guard unit to protect major leadership figures during times of conflict. The military is headed by the Moon King, Abdul al-Ayoub, and is mainly centered around the Ar ait. The military currently has four branches: the Balistrian Naval Forces, the Balistrian Arieal Forces, the Balistrian Ground Forces, and the Special Warfare Group. |
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=Economy= |
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==Agriculture== |
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==Energy== |
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==Industry== |
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==Infrastructure== |
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==Science and Technology== |
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==Transport== |
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==Tourism== |
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=Demographics= |
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==Ethnicity== |
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==Population== |
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==Regions== |
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==Language== |
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==Health== |
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==Art== |
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==Architecture== |
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==Animation== |
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==Fashion and Design== |
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==Cuisine== |
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==Music and Dance== |
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==Education== |
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==Philosophy== |
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==Literature and Theatre== |
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==Media== |
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==Men and Women== |
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==Family Structures== |
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==Sports== |
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===Swimming=== |
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===Freestyle Wrestling=== |
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===Equistarian=== |
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==National Holidays, Festivals, and Symbols== |
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==Notable Individuals== |
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==Notable Places== |
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 28 May 2021
| This page (or section) is a work in progress by its author(s) and should not be considered final. |
The Kingdom of Balistria Balestra Krallığı | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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Motto: Through the Shadows, We Persevered | |
Anthem: March of Abdul | |
| Regional Map Regional Map | |
| Capital and largest city | Ouroboros |
| Official languages | Myrian |
| Ethnic groups (2017 Estimate) | 99% Ursine .5% Elven .5% Other |
| Demonym(s) | Balistrian |
| Government | Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
• King | Abdul al-Ayoub |
• Grand Vizier | Yuk’kot’um Whit’chest |
| Legislature | Grand National Assembly |
| Council of Viziers | |
| Chamber of Deputies | |
| Formation | |
• Kingdom of Balistria | 9/10/875 - 15 December 2020
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| Area | |
• Total | 165,033.79 km2 (63,719.90 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 20,000,000 |
• 2020 census | 20,219,682 |
• Density | 122.52/km2 (317.3/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2019 estimate |
• Total | 359,910,339,600 |
• Per capita | 17,800 |
| Currency | Balistrian Lira (₺) |
| Date format | DD/MM/YYYY |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +43 |
| ISO 3166 code | BAL |
| Internet TLD | .bal |
Etymology
The term "Balistria" and "Balistrian" come from the ancient word referring to those who inhabited the island. "Balis" is the name of the island, "-ria" or "-ia" means "from the area; from the region" (Balistria means "those who are from Balis)
History
The history of Balistria is typically divided into three distinct periods: The Ancient Elven Balistria, The rise of Urisine Balistria, and modern Balistria. The history of the Kingdom of Balistria ends with their annexation by ALksearia following their defeat in the Balistrian Coalition War
Early Inhabitants
The Earliest inhabitants of modern-Balistria was comprised of Alkari Elves and Ursines living in the region. In ancient Balistria, both the Ursines and the Elves lived together in relative harmony. Groups of communities were formed around the idea of trading between the tribes. These tribes lasted until the rise of the first city-state near modern day Ouroborous. It was from here where the first term "Balistrian" was used to refer to those who came from the island. The island would remain in small city-states or small provinces until the Impalazen Empire came in and conquered the island.
Formation of the Kingdom
[Will need to consult Sammy to further develop this part of their history. Also might have the Kingdom be formed at another time. for now this section is a WIP and will be for a while]
The Rise of the Ursines (1450-1590)
After the collapse of the Impalaza Union, the first natural Balistrian King was an Elf from Ouroborous.
Operation Elven Fall and the Aftermath(1590-1620)
Golden Age of Balistria
Fall of the Kingdom
This Kingdom finally ended after it was annexed by Alksearia after the end of the Balistrian Coalition War.
Government
The government of Balistria is comprised of a bicameral system. The upper house, the Council of Viziers, forms the government while the lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, handles most internal policies. The Office of the Grand Vizier is superior to the legislature
Council of Viziers
Government:
Nationalist Party: 78 seats
Imperialist Party: 43 seats
Official Opposition:
Conservative Party: 25 seats
Other Opposition:
Independant: 4 seats
The Council of Viziers holds the power in the government. The party that holds the majority gets to elected a leader among themselves. In the event of a coalition government, the coalition members must elect among themselves who will be the Grand Vizier.
Grand Vizier
The Grand Vizier is the head of government of Balistria.
List of Grand Viziers
Yuk’kot’um Whit’chest(Current)
Chamber of Deputies
The Lower House comprises of a representation of
Balistrian Armed Forces
Main Article: Balistrian Armed Forces
Like other nations, Balistria maintains a permanent armed force solely used to enforce order, conduct combat operations, and generally project the kingdom's power onto others. While focusing on a more aggressive, almost imperialistic stance, Balistria has heavily funded toward its Special Warfare Group for secretive operations as well as creating the Honor Guard unit to protect major leadership figures during times of conflict. The military is headed by the Moon King, Abdul al-Ayoub, and is mainly centered around the Ar ait. The military currently has four branches: the Balistrian Naval Forces, the Balistrian Arieal Forces, the Balistrian Ground Forces, and the Special Warfare Group.