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The '''Imperial Kingdom of Great Morstaybishlia''', commonly known as '''Great Morstaybishlia''' ('''MBE''', sometimes '''IKM''') is a [[wikipedia:unitary state|unitary]] [[wikipedia:sovereign state|sovereign state]] and [[wikipedia:transcontinental country|transcontinental country]] in [[Aurora]] and southeast [[Yasteria]]. Great Morstaybishlia includes [[Staynes]], [[Kaltarus]], [[Valeria]] and [[Justelvard]], as well as other islands. Great Morstaybishlia shares land borders with seven countries (from left to right); [[Axdel]], [[Qayam]], [[Durentria]], [[North Ethalria]], [[Blueacia]], [[Tivot]] and [[Marislia]]. Justelvard shares no land borders except on one island with the [[Free Pax States]] and a district of Tivot, whilst neighbouring the [[The Oan Isles|Kohatu Isles]] by sea. The [[Morstaybishlian Sea]] lies between the north coasts of Staynes and Kaltarus and the south coast of Justelvard. The [[Caven Sea]] sits north of Justelvard, and the [[Azure Sea]] sits south of Valeria. The [http://nswiki.org/index.php?title=Packilvanian_Ocean| Packilvanian Ocean] starts at the left coastline of [[Staynes]] and the north-westernmost island in Justelvard.
The '''Imperial Kingdom of Great Morstaybishlia''', commonly known as '''Great Morstaybishlia''' ('''MBE''', sometimes '''IKM''') is a [[wikipedia:unitary state|unitary]] [[wikipedia:sovereign state|sovereign state]] and [[wikipedia:transcontinental country|transcontinental country]] in [[Aurora]] and southeast [[Yasteria]]. Great Morstaybishlia includes [[Staynes]], [[Kaltarus]], [[Valeria]] and [[Justelvard]], as well as other islands. Great Morstaybishlia shares land borders with seven countries (from left to right); [[Axdel]], [[Qayam]], [[Durentria]], [[North Ethalria]], [[Blueacia]], [[Tivot]] and [[Marislia]]. Justelvard shares no land borders except on one island with the [[Free Pax States]] and a district of Tivot, whilst neighbouring the [[The Oan Isles|Kohatu Isles]] by sea. The [[Morstaybishlian Sea]] lies between the north coasts of Staynes and Kaltarus and the south coast of Justelvard. The [[Caven Sea]] sits north of Justelvard, and the [[Azure Sea]] sits south of Valeria. The [http://nswiki.org/index.php?title=Packilvanian_Ocean| Packilvanian Ocean] starts at the left coastline of [[Staynes]] and the north-westernmost island in Justelvard.


Great Morstaybishlia is a [[wikipedia:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]] with a two-House parliament system. The current monarch is [[Lambertus VII]], who has reigned since 1991 and the heir apparent is [[Princess Rosamund|Rosamund]]. The capital is [[Sani Bursil]], a [[wikipedia:global city|global city]] and [[wikipedia:financial centre|financial centre]] with an urban area population of 50 million in 2019, the largest in Aurora, largest in the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]] and largest in [[Urth]]. Other major urban areas in Great Morstaybishlia include [[Aeternum]], Kirdintayos, Lamburtupol, Valeron, Redrugus, [[Fort Jubrayn]], Imbazdu, Fort Vitaryn and Kasidura. The nearby [[Frorkstolm]] and [[Necraties Islands]] are not part of Great Morstaybishlia, being Crown dependencies with the government responsible for defence and international representation.
Great Morstaybishlia is a [[wikipedia:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]] with a two-House parliament system. The current monarch is [[Lambertus VII]], who has reigned since 1991 and the heir apparent is [[Princess Rosamund|Rosamund]]. The capital is [[Sani Bursil]], a [[wikipedia:global city|global city]] and [[wikipedia:financial centre|financial centre]] with an urban area population of 50 million in 2019, the largest in Aurora, largest in the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]] and largest in [[Urth]]. Other major urban areas in Great Morstaybishlia include [[Damezkador]], Kirdintayos, Lamburtupol, Valeron, Redrugus, [[Fort Jubrayn]], Imbazdu, Fort Vitaryn and Kasidura. The nearby [[Frorkstolm]] and [[Necraties Islands]] are not part of Great Morstaybishlia, being Crown dependencies with the government responsible for defence and international representation.


The relationships among the countries of the Great Morstaybishlia have changed over time. In 1515, [[Lambertus III]] [[Battle for Caltharus 1515|united the thrones of Staynes and Kaltarus]] which formed the United Kingdom of Staynes and Kaltarus, which went on to become the sovereign state of the [[Morstaybishlian Empire]]. Justelvard was annexed by the Morstaybishlian Empire after the [[Great Morstaybishlia#Morsto-Justelvardic War|Morsto-Justelvardic War]] in 1604. Justelvard declared independence from the Empire in 1967, but was not recognised until 1975. Valeria seceded from Staynes in 1975 which saw it obtain status within Great Morstaybishlia two years later under the Acts of Union, and in 2016 Justelvard entered a political union with Great Morstaybishlia under the Acts of Union of Great Morstaybishlia and Justelvard leaving the present formulation of the Imperial Kingdom of Great Morstaybishlia. The Morstaybishlian Empire transitioned from an [[Wikipedia:Absolute monarchy|absolute monarchy]] to a [[Wikipedia:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]] in 1917 by the end of the [[Great War]], establishing a democratically elected [[Wikipedia:Parliament|parliament]] which ended slavery the same year. The MBE is one of the last reminders of colonial times with nineteen [[Morstaybishlian Empire|Overseas Territories of Great Morstaybishlia]]; remnants of the Morstaybishlian Empire which, at its height in the 1800s, encompassed almost a tenth of the world's land mass and was the largest empire in history. Today, they collectively comprise of 106.144 million people over 828,243 sq km; whilst Great Morstaybishlia exists over 5,940,250 sq km and recorded 515.88 million people in its 2021 census, the first year the country recorded over half a billion people. Morstaybishlian influence can be observed in the language, culture and legal systems of many of its former colonies.
The relationships among the countries of the Great Morstaybishlia have changed over time. In 1515, [[Lambertus III]] [[Battle for Caltharus 1515|united the thrones of Staynes and Kaltarus]] which formed the United Kingdom of Staynes and Kaltarus, which went on to become the sovereign state of the [[Morstaybishlian Empire]]. Justelvard was annexed by the Morstaybishlian Empire after the [[Great Morstaybishlia#Morsto-Justelvardic War|Morsto-Justelvardic War]] in 1604. Justelvard declared independence from the Empire in 1967, but was not recognised until 1975. Valeria seceded from Staynes in 1975 which saw it obtain status within Great Morstaybishlia two years later under the Acts of Union, and in 2016 Justelvard entered a political union with Great Morstaybishlia under the Acts of Union of Great Morstaybishlia and Justelvard leaving the present formulation of the Imperial Kingdom of Great Morstaybishlia. The Morstaybishlian Empire transitioned from an [[Wikipedia:Absolute monarchy|absolute monarchy]] to a [[Wikipedia:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy]] in 1917 by the end of the [[Great War]], establishing a democratically elected [[Wikipedia:Parliament|parliament]] which ended slavery the same year. The MBE is one of the last reminders of colonial times with nineteen [[Morstaybishlian Empire|Overseas Territories of Great Morstaybishlia]]; remnants of the Morstaybishlian Empire which, at its height in the 1800s, encompassed almost a tenth of the world's land mass and was the largest empire in history. Today, they collectively comprise of 106.144 million people over 828,243 sq km; whilst Great Morstaybishlia exists over 5,940,250 sq km and recorded 515.88 million people in its 2021 census, the first year the country recorded over half a billion people. Morstaybishlian influence can be observed in the language, culture and legal systems of many of its former colonies.
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Now Commodore, Kerden was sent to claim back the small prospective trading hub and did so in a short-lived Battle of Queensport. A Caven ship survived and sent the news back to the Caven Empire after which there was no obvious retaliation.
Now Commodore, Kerden was sent to claim back the small prospective trading hub and did so in a short-lived Battle of Queensport. A Caven ship survived and sent the news back to the Caven Empire after which there was no obvious retaliation.


Over the next four years, merchant ships leaving Aeternum and other ports in north Kaltarus and Staynes were going missing and businesses in these ports were closing down from a loss of income. It was explored by the Morstaybishlian navy but there was no explanation until by chance MBS Queen Aprille was mistaken as a merchant vessel and attacked by a Caven warship but survived. Morstaybishlia later declared war on the Caven Empire.
Over the next four years, merchant ships leaving Damezkador and other ports in north Kaltarus and Staynes were going missing and businesses in these ports were closing down from a loss of income. It was explored by the Morstaybishlian navy but there was no explanation until by chance MBS Queen Aprille was mistaken as a merchant vessel and attacked by a Caven warship but survived. Morstaybishlia later declared war on the Caven Empire.


In secret, Commodore Kerden was sent to Perigrinia, the rival of Caven in the north to formulate a plan to destabilise the Caven Empire as to both Morstaybishlia and Perigrinia’s gain. Perigrinia would fund Morstaybishlian armament and naval ship production for Morstaybishlia’s full scale invasion into Cavens’ south province of Wachovia, starting the Caven Wars.
In secret, Commodore Kerden was sent to Perigrinia, the rival of Caven in the north to formulate a plan to destabilise the Caven Empire as to both Morstaybishlia and Perigrinia’s gain. Perigrinia would fund Morstaybishlian armament and naval ship production for Morstaybishlia’s full scale invasion into Cavens’ south province of Wachovia, starting the Caven Wars.
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[[File:Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo.jpg|right|thumb|275px|Battle of Kingsfort in 1809.]]
[[File:Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo.jpg|right|thumb|275px|Battle of Kingsfort in 1809.]]
Ethalria and Baykalia believed that striking at Aeternum and other large cities in Kaltarus, could end Morstaybishlia's industrial capacity and end its era of dominance. Morstaybishlia's mastery of the seas allowed it to build up considerable economic strength through trade to its possessions from its rapidly expanding new Empire. Morstaybishlia's naval supremacy meant that Ethalria could never enjoy the peace necessary to consolidate its control over Aurora, and it could threaten neither the industrial capacity in Kaltarus nor the main Morstaybishlian colonies. Despite this, an Ethalrian and Baykalian fleet under Admiral Maria Valtruda to invade Aeternum was defeated by a smaller fleet helmed by [[Redmund V|Admiral Prince Redmund]] off the coast of Cape Mortagra. Admiral Valtruda was uncertain about engaging, and the Ethalro-Baykalian fleet failed to fully organize. In contrast, Redmund was decisive, organizing the Morstaybishlian fleet into two columns sailing straight into the enemy to pierce its wavering lines. The outnumbered Morstaybishlian fleet defeated their opponents, loosing only two ships to the coalition's forty two. The Battle of Mortagra was a decisive victory for the Morstaybishlians. The victory confirmed the naval supremacy Morstaybishlia had established during the course of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and it was achieved in part through Redmunds’ departure from the prevailing naval tactical orthodoxy of the day.
Ethalria and Baykalia believed that striking at Damezkador and other large cities in Kaltarus, could end Morstaybishlia's industrial capacity and end its era of dominance. Morstaybishlia's mastery of the seas allowed it to build up considerable economic strength through trade to its possessions from its rapidly expanding new Empire. Morstaybishlia's naval supremacy meant that Ethalria could never enjoy the peace necessary to consolidate its control over Aurora, and it could threaten neither the industrial capacity in Kaltarus nor the main Morstaybishlian colonies. Despite this, an Ethalrian and Baykalian fleet under Admiral Maria Valtruda to invade Damezkador was defeated by a smaller fleet helmed by [[Redmund V|Admiral Prince Redmund]] off the coast of Cape Mortagra. Admiral Valtruda was uncertain about engaging, and the Ethalro-Baykalian fleet failed to fully organize. In contrast, Redmund was decisive, organizing the Morstaybishlian fleet into two columns sailing straight into the enemy to pierce its wavering lines. The outnumbered Morstaybishlian fleet defeated their opponents, loosing only two ships to the coalition's forty two. The Battle of Mortagra was a decisive victory for the Morstaybishlians. The victory confirmed the naval supremacy Morstaybishlia had established during the course of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and it was achieved in part through Redmunds’ departure from the prevailing naval tactical orthodoxy of the day.
The rest of the war saw stagnation and stalemate, and both forces vied for possession of the Laulian Bay with significant loss of life. Eventually, peace was brokered in Weyrcliff under the 1810 Weyrcliff Treaty.
The rest of the war saw stagnation and stalemate, and both forces vied for possession of the Laulian Bay with significant loss of life. Eventually, peace was brokered in Weyrcliff under the 1810 Weyrcliff Treaty.
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On 1 August, a group of crossbench politicians from the two provinces declared a new '[[State of Morstaybishlia]]' as independent from Great Morstaybishlia. Pro-Kalmington politicians had quickly rallied overnight and attempted to organise a resistance. The streets of Redrugus and other large cities entered a week of civil unrest. Until the seperatist forces (which by now had consolidated a disproportionate section of the [[Royal Armed Forces of the Empire|Morstaybishlian Armed Forces]], including 90% of the [[Imperial Navy|Imperial Navy's]] Home Fleet) managed to mobilise defensive lines on the Burren mountains and the Anker River, many thousands evacuated and general [[Wikipedia:Anarchy|anarchy]] proliferated the cities.
On 1 August, a group of crossbench politicians from the two provinces declared a new '[[State of Morstaybishlia]]' as independent from Great Morstaybishlia. Pro-Kalmington politicians had quickly rallied overnight and attempted to organise a resistance. The streets of Redrugus and other large cities entered a week of civil unrest. Until the seperatist forces (which by now had consolidated a disproportionate section of the [[Royal Armed Forces of the Empire|Morstaybishlian Armed Forces]], including 90% of the [[Imperial Navy|Imperial Navy's]] Home Fleet) managed to mobilise defensive lines on the Burren mountains and the Anker River, many thousands evacuated and general [[Wikipedia:Anarchy|anarchy]] proliferated the cities.


The Morstaybishlian government acted swiftly, though critics argue there were obvious signs a military coup d'etat of Redrugus and Horkalo was happening under their noses months before it happened. Before separatists gained air superiority, Morstaybishlian long-range bomber aircraft disabled several naval vessels, including MBS ''Horkalo'', a [[Litop Class|''Litop''-class IIA]] destroyer. The surrounding waters of Xenliada saw naval engagement, where ships under MBE scrambled to escape State control and disabled targets where they could. Four ships under the MBE's control were sank, including two [[Wikipedia:Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate|''Aeternum''-class frigates]], MBS ''Walverdon'' and MBS ''Torrin'', claiming a total of 787 crew. Seperatists were fought back to the Heldon Bridge, where they destroyed it, thus forming the line of control that would remain until Great Morstaybishlia invaded two years later.
The Morstaybishlian government acted swiftly, though critics argue there were obvious signs a military coup d'etat of Redrugus and Horkalo was happening under their noses months before it happened. Before separatists gained air superiority, Morstaybishlian long-range bomber aircraft disabled several naval vessels, including MBS ''Horkalo'', a [[Litop Class|''Litop''-class IIA]] destroyer. The surrounding waters of Xenliada saw naval engagement, where ships under MBE scrambled to escape State control and disabled targets where they could. Four ships under the MBE's control were sank, including two [[Wikipedia:Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate|''Damezkador''-class frigates]], MBS ''Walverdon'' and MBS ''Torrin'', claiming a total of 787 crew. Seperatists were fought back to the Heldon Bridge, where they destroyed it, thus forming the line of control that would remain until Great Morstaybishlia invaded two years later.


[[File:Staynish resistance fighters in Redrugus.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Members of the [[Staynes|Staynish Liberation Army]], a Morstaybishlian-backed resistance movement fighting on the streets of Fort Staynes, November 2004.]]
[[File:Staynish resistance fighters in Redrugus.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Members of the [[Staynes|Staynish Liberation Army]], a Morstaybishlian-backed resistance movement fighting on the streets of Fort Staynes, November 2004.]]
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In the defence of peace, Great Morstaybishlia, [[Meremaa]] and [[Norgsveldet]] signed the Riberoe Pact<ref>[[MBC]], 19th May 2020. ''Riberoe Talks a Success''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p229172</ref>, a non-aggression treaty over the tensions in the territorial waters of Meremaa and [[Dalmaghar]] that have existed since the Meremaa Civil War.
In the defence of peace, Great Morstaybishlia, [[Meremaa]] and [[Norgsveldet]] signed the Riberoe Pact<ref>[[MBC]], 19th May 2020. ''Riberoe Talks a Success''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p229172</ref>, a non-aggression treaty over the tensions in the territorial waters of Meremaa and [[Dalmaghar]] that have existed since the Meremaa Civil War.


On 25 June 2020 Prime Minister Franklin Barvata made a speech advocating de-escalating Arcturia<ref>[[MBC]], 25th June 2020. ''Barvata's Speech''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p231546</ref> after large political blocs including the [[NSTO]], [[Union of Commonwealth Alliances|UCA]] and [[League of Novaris|LN]] condemned [[Rodenia]] for their [[2020 Puntalia Military Intervention|military intervention into Puntalia]]. The Morstaybishlian Government deployed the Home Fleet to Lambombay Naval Base, [[New Calth]]; a 200 vessel strong [[Wikipedia:Theater (warfare)|theater-level]] component command led by aircraft carrier MBS ''Glasgore'' to provide humanitarian aid and to promote de-escalation with their presence<ref>[[MBC]], 25th June 2020. ''Great Morstaybishlia Deploys the Home Fleet''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p231546</ref><ref>Government Statement, 25th June 2020. ''Our Response to Rodenia''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/the-puntalian-takeover-t17235.html#p231732</ref>. A day later the home fleet was split into three. MBS ''Jarsdel'' was sent to lead a force to the west coast of Rodenia, MBS ''Sinkasa'' was sent with a group to the east coast and MBS ''Glasgore'' led a group on the north coast<ref>[[MBC]], 29th June 2020. ''Great Morstaybishlia Moves its Fleet''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p231744</ref>. Barvata scrutinised Prime Minister [[Johanna Sverdrup]] of Norgsveldet for her “lack of professionalism and cooperation” following a telephone conversation between the two where he tried to establish meaningful cooperation and to de-escalate and overcome the tensions in Arcturia<ref>[[MBC]], 29th June 2020. ''Sverdrup: "Unreasonable"''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p231744</ref><ref>Released Cabinet Minutes, 29th June 2020. ''Barvata Discusses Conservation with Norgsveltian prime minister''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/the-puntalian-takeover-t17235-s15.html#p231742</ref>. Barvata reached out to [[Packilvania]] for support in blockading the naval maritime border between a NSTO-UCA coalition and Rodenia<ref>[[MBC]], 1st July 2020. ''Unprecedented Moves''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s90.html#p231879</ref><ref>Released Cabinet Minutes, 30th June 2020. ''Barvata addresses Cabinet on his communique with Empress Noi of Packilvania''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s90.html#p231879</ref>. The addition of Packilvania alongside Great Morstaybishlia plateaued rising troop deployment from the NSTO and UCA.
On 25 June 2020 Prime Minister Franklin Barvata made a speech advocating de-escalating Arcturia<ref>[[MBC]], 25th June 2020. ''Barvata's Speech''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p231546</ref> after large political blocs including the [[NSTO]], [[Union of Commonwealth Alliances|UCA]] and [[League of Novaris|LN]] condemned [[Rodenia]] for their [[2020 Puntalia Military Intervention|military intervention into Puntalia]]. The Morstaybishlian Government deployed the Home Fleet to Lambombay Naval Base, [[New Kaltarus]]; a 200 vessel strong [[Wikipedia:Theater (warfare)|theater-level]] component command led by aircraft carrier MBS ''Glasgore'' to provide humanitarian aid and to promote de-escalation with their presence<ref>[[MBC]], 25th June 2020. ''Great Morstaybishlia Deploys the Home Fleet''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p231546</ref><ref>Government Statement, 25th June 2020. ''Our Response to Rodenia''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/the-puntalian-takeover-t17235.html#p231732</ref>. A day later the home fleet was split into three. MBS ''Jarsdel'' was sent to lead a force to the west coast of Rodenia, MBS ''Sinkasa'' was sent with a group to the east coast and MBS ''Glasgore'' led a group on the north coast<ref>[[MBC]], 29th June 2020. ''Great Morstaybishlia Moves its Fleet''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p231744</ref>. Barvata scrutinised Prime Minister [[Johanna Sverdrup]] of Norgsveldet for her “lack of professionalism and cooperation” following a telephone conversation between the two where he tried to establish meaningful cooperation and to de-escalate and overcome the tensions in Arcturia<ref>[[MBC]], 29th June 2020. ''Sverdrup: "Unreasonable"''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s75.html#p231744</ref><ref>Released Cabinet Minutes, 29th June 2020. ''Barvata Discusses Conservation with Norgsveltian prime minister''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/the-puntalian-takeover-t17235-s15.html#p231742</ref>. Barvata reached out to [[Packilvania]] for support in blockading the naval maritime border between a NSTO-UCA coalition and Rodenia<ref>[[MBC]], 1st July 2020. ''Unprecedented Moves''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s90.html#p231879</ref><ref>Released Cabinet Minutes, 30th June 2020. ''Barvata addresses Cabinet on his communique with Empress Noi of Packilvania''. https://forum.theeastpacific.com/mbc-t3205-s90.html#p231879</ref>. The addition of Packilvania alongside Great Morstaybishlia plateaued rising troop deployment from the NSTO and UCA.


On 10 July 2020 Great Morstaybishlia hosted a conference of nation states involved in the Puntalian Crisis. The 2020 PCT Sani Bursil Summit saw the end of hostilities from Rodenia, the NSTO and UCA with the Puntalian Cooperation Council (PCC) erected to maintain the clauses of the [[Puntalian Compromise Treaty]]. In accordance to the clauses laid out in the treaty, Great Morstaybishlia and Packilvania ended its maritime occupation and blockade to prevent an outbreak of war between nations involved. Great Morstaybishlia was a listed member of the Puntalian Cooperation Council and will lead in the establishment of PCC military installations in both New Puntalia and Puntalia.
On 10 July 2020 Great Morstaybishlia hosted a conference of nation states involved in the Puntalian Crisis. The 2020 PCT Sani Bursil Summit saw the end of hostilities from Rodenia, the NSTO and UCA with the Puntalian Cooperation Council (PCC) erected to maintain the clauses of the [[Puntalian Compromise Treaty]]. In accordance to the clauses laid out in the treaty, Great Morstaybishlia and Packilvania ended its maritime occupation and blockade to prevent an outbreak of war between nations involved. Great Morstaybishlia was a listed member of the Puntalian Cooperation Council and will lead in the establishment of PCC military installations in both New Puntalia and Puntalia.
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Great Morstaybishlia has sovereignty over seventeen territories which do not form part of the MBE itself: fifteen Morstaybishlian Overseas Territories and two Crown dependencies.
Great Morstaybishlia has sovereignty over seventeen territories which do not form part of the MBE itself: fifteen Morstaybishlian Overseas Territories and two Crown dependencies.


The nineteen Morstaybishlian Overseas Territories are remnants of the [[Morstaybishlian Empire]]: they are [[Andomi]], Eskomia, Neptentia Islands, Detention Islands, [[Louzaria]], [[New Calthia]], the [[Seligeze Islands]], [[Morstaybishlian Rotantic Territories]], [[Joralesia]], [[Rosamund Island]], [[Dalmaghar]], [[Buzela]], [[Bolize]], New Celidizia, [[Morstaybishlian West Pacific Territories]], [[Salisar]], [[Balidar]], [[Kystland]] and [[Saint Matilda]]. Collectively Morstaybishlia's overseas territories encompass an approximate land area of 828,243 square kilometers (319,786 sq mi), with a total population of 106.144 million. A 2001 MBE government white paper stated that: "[The] Overseas Territories are Morstaybishlian for as long as they wish to remain Morstaybishlian. Morstaybishlia has willingly granted independence where it has been requested; and we will continue to do so where this is an option." Self-determination is also enshrined in the constitutions of several overseas territories and three have specifically voted to remain under Morstaybishlian sovereignty (Buzela in 1996, Joralesia in 2001 and New Celidizia in 2010).
The nineteen Morstaybishlian Overseas Territories are remnants of the [[Morstaybishlian Empire]]: they are [[Andomi]], Eskomia, Neptentia Islands, Detention Islands, [[Louzaria]], [[New Kaltarus]], the [[Seligeze Islands]], [[Morstaybishlian Rotantic Territories]], [[Joralesia]], [[Rosamund Island]], [[Dalmaghar]], [[Buzela]], [[Bolize]], New Celidizia, [[Morstaybishlian West Pacific Territories]], [[Salisar]], [[Balidar]], [[Kystland]] and [[Saint Matilda]]. Collectively Morstaybishlia's overseas territories encompass an approximate land area of 828,243 square kilometers (319,786 sq mi), with a total population of 106.144 million. A 2001 MBE government white paper stated that: "[The] Overseas Territories are Morstaybishlian for as long as they wish to remain Morstaybishlian. Morstaybishlia has willingly granted independence where it has been requested; and we will continue to do so where this is an option." Self-determination is also enshrined in the constitutions of several overseas territories and three have specifically voted to remain under Morstaybishlian sovereignty (Buzela in 1996, Joralesia in 2001 and New Celidizia in 2010).


The Crown dependencies are possessions of the Crown, as opposed to overseas territories of the MBE. They comprise two independently administered jurisdictions: the [[Necraties Islands]] and [[Frorkstolm]]. By mutual agreement, the Morstaybishlian Government manages the islands' foreign affairs and defence and the MBE Parliament has the authority to legislate on their behalf. Internationally, they are regarded as "territories for which Great Morstaybishlia is responsible". The power to pass legislation affecting the islands ultimately rests with their own respective legislative assemblies, with the assent of the Crown. Since 2005 each Crown dependency has had a Lieutenant Governor as its head of government.
The Crown dependencies are possessions of the Crown, as opposed to overseas territories of the MBE. They comprise two independently administered jurisdictions: the [[Necraties Islands]] and [[Frorkstolm]]. By mutual agreement, the Morstaybishlian Government manages the islands' foreign affairs and defence and the MBE Parliament has the authority to legislate on their behalf. Internationally, they are regarded as "territories for which Great Morstaybishlia is responsible". The power to pass legislation affecting the islands ultimately rests with their own respective legislative assemblies, with the assent of the Crown. Since 2005 each Crown dependency has had a Lieutenant Governor as its head of government.
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[[File:RPS Calinton.jpg|left|thumb|230px|RPS Calinton is the largest adult male prison in the MBE.]]
[[File:RPS Calinton.jpg|left|thumb|230px|RPS Calinton is the largest adult male prison in the MBE.]]
Each province possesses a police force under the authority of the provincial government. The national government controls law enforcement agencies that deal with particularly complex or multijurisdictional cases and provides support to province police. Some larger cities, such as [[Sani Bursil]], [[Aeternum]] and Kirdintayos maintain their own police forces. Generally the law enforcement is disciplined and impartial. In recent years, more pressure has been put on policing in the MBE as staffing shortages have increased, which has led to breaches in security such as the [[Prince Thadeus, Duke of Horkalo#Assassination|Assassination of Prince Thadeus]]. As recently as 2016 this policing shortage has been called a national emergency.
Each province possesses a police force under the authority of the provincial government. The national government controls law enforcement agencies that deal with particularly complex or multijurisdictional cases and provides support to province police. Some larger cities, such as [[Sani Bursil]], [[Damezkador]] and Kirdintayos maintain their own police forces. Generally the law enforcement is disciplined and impartial. In recent years, more pressure has been put on policing in the MBE as staffing shortages have increased, which has led to breaches in security such as the [[Prince Thadeus, Duke of Horkalo#Assassination|Assassination of Prince Thadeus]]. As recently as 2016 this policing shortage has been called a national emergency.


Crime in Staynes, Valeria and Justelvard increased in the period between 1976 and 1983, and then again between 1993 and 1997, though since that peak there has been an observed fall of 39 per cent in recorded crime from 1997 to 2007, according to crime statistics. However, as crimes have increased since 2016, the prison population of Great Morstaybishlia has increased to 2 million, giving the MBE the highest rate of incarceration in the [[Wikipedia:Southern hemisphere|southern hemisphere]] at 388 per 100,000. The Royal Prison Service (RPS), which reports to the Ministry of Justice, manages most of the prisons within metropolitan MBE, whilst the Justelvard Prisons Committee (JPC) is independent. The murder rate in Great Morstaybishlia has increased in the second half of the 2010s with a murder rate around 3 per 100,000 which is double the peak in 2008, the highest year in that decade. Morstaybishlia's prisons are overcrowded and the prison population is increasing.
Crime in Staynes, Valeria and Justelvard increased in the period between 1976 and 1983, and then again between 1993 and 1997, though since that peak there has been an observed fall of 39 per cent in recorded crime from 1997 to 2007, according to crime statistics. However, as crimes have increased since 2016, the prison population of Great Morstaybishlia has increased to 2 million, giving the MBE the highest rate of incarceration in the [[Wikipedia:Southern hemisphere|southern hemisphere]] at 388 per 100,000. The Royal Prison Service (RPS), which reports to the Ministry of Justice, manages most of the prisons within metropolitan MBE, whilst the Justelvard Prisons Committee (JPC) is independent. The murder rate in Great Morstaybishlia has increased in the second half of the 2010s with a murder rate around 3 per 100,000 which is double the peak in 2008, the highest year in that decade. Morstaybishlia's prisons are overcrowded and the prison population is increasing.
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=== Foreign Relations ===
=== Foreign Relations ===


Great Morstaybishlia has an established structure of foreign relations. The MBE has a seat on the [[International Forum|International Forum Security Council]]. The MBE is a permanent member of the [[UNAC|United Nations of the Auroran Continent]], where Sani Bursil holds secondary and tertiary functions for the Auroran Parliament, Auroran Commission and Council of the UNAC. Historically, the Bank of Staynes issued the legal tender of the UNAC's predecessor, the [[Auroran Continental Assembly]]. Almost all countries have embassies in Sani Bursil or Aeternum, and many have consulates around the country. Likewise, nearly all nations host Morstaybishlian diplomatic missions.
Great Morstaybishlia has an established structure of foreign relations. The MBE has a seat on the [[International Forum|International Forum Security Council]]. The MBE is a permanent member of the [[UNAC|United Nations of the Auroran Continent]], where Sani Bursil holds secondary and tertiary functions for the Auroran Parliament, Auroran Commission and Council of the UNAC. Historically, the Bank of Staynes issued the legal tender of the UNAC's predecessor, the [[Auroran Continental Assembly]]. Almost all countries have embassies in Sani Bursil or Damezkador, and many have consulates around the country. Likewise, nearly all nations host Morstaybishlian diplomatic missions.


Great Morstaybishlia has a "[[Wikipedia:Special Relationship|Special Relationship]]" with [[Kuthernburg]], bolstered by being a Special Member of the [[NSTO|North Shield Treaty Organization]]. The MBE observes close relationships with [[Axdel]], [[The Oan Isles]], [[Kurandia]], and to a lesser extent [[Packilvania]]. As a member of the [[IRSA|Intercontinental Regional Security Accords]], the MBE works closely with its fellow members on military and security issues. The MBE heads the [[Morstaybishlian Economic Sphere]] and Morstaybishlian Commonwealth. It is a Permanent Invitee to the [[OFAC]], and has Observer Status in the [[Alliance of Northwest Gondwana]] and the [[League of Novaris]].
Great Morstaybishlia has a "[[Wikipedia:Special Relationship|Special Relationship]]" with [[Kuthernburg]], bolstered by being a Special Member of the [[NSTO|North Shield Treaty Organization]]. The MBE observes close relationships with [[Axdel]], [[The Oan Isles]], [[Kurandia]], and to a lesser extent [[Packilvania]]. As a member of the [[IRSA|Intercontinental Regional Security Accords]], the MBE works closely with its fellow members on military and security issues. The MBE heads the [[Morstaybishlian Economic Sphere]] and Morstaybishlian Commonwealth. It is a Permanent Invitee to the [[OFAC]], and has Observer Status in the [[Alliance of Northwest Gondwana]] and the [[League of Novaris]].
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[[File:RSNV Superior.jpg|right|thumb|175px|MBS ''Superior'', painted in 1805, is the Flagship of the First Sea Lord. It is the longest serving naval vessel being commissioned in 1775.]]
[[File:RSNV Superior.jpg|right|thumb|175px|MBS ''Superior'', painted in 1805, is the Flagship of the First Sea Lord. It is the longest serving naval vessel being commissioned in 1775.]]
[[File:RSNV Bursil (shtorm-class supercarrier)2.jpg|right|thumb|175px|MBS ''Glasgore'', a ''Glasgore''-class supercarrier and the flagship of its class.]]
[[File:RSNV Bursil (shtorm-class supercarrier)2.jpg|right|thumb|175px|MBS ''Glasgore'', a ''Glasgore''-class supercarrier and the flagship of its class.]]
''The Royal Armed Forces of the Empire'' (''RAFOTE''), also known as ''His Majesty's Armed Forces'' (''HM's Armed Forces''), ''Morstaybishlian Armed Forces'' and the ''MBE Armed Forces'' form the military of the MBE and its Oversea Territories. They are made up of three branches: the Navy, Army and Air Force. The forces are managed by the Ministry of Defence and controlled by the Defence Council, chaired by the Secretary of State for Defence; currently Mikhail Sankuda. The Commander-in-Chief is the Morstaybishlian monarch, to whom members of the forces swear an oath of allegiance. The Armed Forces are charged with protecting Great Morstaybishlia and its overseas territories, promoting Great Morstaybishlia's global security interests and supporting international peacekeeping efforts. They are active and regular participants in the UNAC Defence Force. Overseas garrisons and facilities are maintained in [[Packilvania]], [[Blueacia]], [[Kuthernburg]], [[Axdel]], Mexregiona, [[Lokania]], [[South Yor|Yor]], [[Nacata]] and [[Atiland]], as well as in Overseas Territories of [[New Calth]], [[Louzaria]], [[Joralesia]], the Inuit Isles, [[Frorkstolm]], the [[Morstaybishlian West Pacific Territories]], [[Detention Island]], [[Rosamund Island]], [[Dalmaghar]], New Celidizia and Neptentia Island. The Morstaybishlian armed forces played a key role in establishing the Morstaybishlian Empire as the dominant world power in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. By emerging victorious from conflicts, Morstaybishlia has often been able to decisively influence world events. Since the comedown of the Morstaybishlian Empire, Great Morstaybishlia has remained a major military power.
''The Royal Armed Forces of the Empire'' (''RAFOTE''), also known as ''His Majesty's Armed Forces'' (''HM's Armed Forces''), ''Morstaybishlian Armed Forces'' and the ''MBE Armed Forces'' form the military of the MBE and its Oversea Territories. They are made up of three branches: the Navy, Army and Air Force. The forces are managed by the Ministry of Defence and controlled by the Defence Council, chaired by the Secretary of State for Defence; currently Mikhail Sankuda. The Commander-in-Chief is the Morstaybishlian monarch, to whom members of the forces swear an oath of allegiance. The Armed Forces are charged with protecting Great Morstaybishlia and its overseas territories, promoting Great Morstaybishlia's global security interests and supporting international peacekeeping efforts. They are active and regular participants in the UNAC Defence Force. Overseas garrisons and facilities are maintained in [[Packilvania]], [[Blueacia]], [[Kuthernburg]], [[Axdel]], Mexregiona, [[Lokania]], [[South Yor|Yor]], [[Nacata]] and [[Atiland]], as well as in Overseas Territories of [[New Kaltarus]], [[Louzaria]], [[Joralesia]], the Inuit Isles, [[Frorkstolm]], the [[Morstaybishlian West Pacific Territories]], [[Detention Island]], [[Rosamund Island]], [[Dalmaghar]], New Celidizia and Neptentia Island. The Morstaybishlian armed forces played a key role in establishing the Morstaybishlian Empire as the dominant world power in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. By emerging victorious from conflicts, Morstaybishlia has often been able to decisively influence world events. Since the comedown of the Morstaybishlian Empire, Great Morstaybishlia has remained a major military power.


The [[Imperial Navy]] controls three sub branches: the Imperial Marines (an amphibious infantry), the Imperial Coast Guard (a maritime law enforcement branch) and the Imperial Missile Force. The Army forms the land component. It controls another sub branch called the Gendarmerie, a paramilitary force. The Imperial Air Force forms the air branch and controls the air defence sub branch. The [[Redplate Guard]] are a fourth branch of the Armed Forces with its origins coming from the Union of the Thrones in 1515, it is typically the size of a brigade, of which there is a battalion called the Palatine Guard that is for service of the sovereign and their royal residencies.
The [[Imperial Navy]] controls three sub branches: the Imperial Marines (an amphibious infantry), the Imperial Coast Guard (a maritime law enforcement branch) and the Imperial Missile Force. The Army forms the land component. It controls another sub branch called the Gendarmerie, a paramilitary force. The Imperial Air Force forms the air branch and controls the air defence sub branch. The [[Redplate Guard]] are a fourth branch of the Armed Forces with its origins coming from the Union of the Thrones in 1515, it is typically the size of a brigade, of which there is a battalion called the Palatine Guard that is for service of the sovereign and their royal residencies.
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The railway network of Morstaybishlia, which as of 2019 stretches 265,847 kilometres (165,190 mi) is the most extensive in Aurora. The rail network was privatised between 2005 and 2009, which was followed by a rapid rise in passenger numbers following years of decline, although the factors behind this are disputed. There's 3,945 kilometers (2,451 mi) of rail network in Justelvard and railways in Justelvard are operated by JV Railways, a subsidiary of state-owned TrainLink. High-speed trains include the Aurostar, the BURAET and Ethaline trains, which travels at 320 km/h (199 mph) in commercial use. Since privatization in 2005 to 2009, dozens of Staynish railway companies compete in regional and local passenger transportation markets. Some 300 high-speed bullet trains connect major cities and these trains are known for their safety and punctuality. Great Morstaybishlia also has the LOOP, a hyperlink trainline that connects across Aurora and is the largest continuous train line ever built.
The railway network of Morstaybishlia, which as of 2019 stretches 265,847 kilometres (165,190 mi) is the most extensive in Aurora. The rail network was privatised between 2005 and 2009, which was followed by a rapid rise in passenger numbers following years of decline, although the factors behind this are disputed. There's 3,945 kilometers (2,451 mi) of rail network in Justelvard and railways in Justelvard are operated by JV Railways, a subsidiary of state-owned TrainLink. High-speed trains include the Aurostar, the BURAET and Ethaline trains, which travels at 320 km/h (199 mph) in commercial use. Since privatization in 2005 to 2009, dozens of Staynish railway companies compete in regional and local passenger transportation markets. Some 300 high-speed bullet trains connect major cities and these trains are known for their safety and punctuality. Great Morstaybishlia also has the LOOP, a hyperlink trainline that connects across Aurora and is the largest continuous train line ever built.


The Aurostar runs all across Aurora; BURAET literally means ''Bur''sil to ''Aet''ernum and connects the two capitals whilst also travelling through other major conurbations. Rail connections exist to all other neighboring countries in Aurora, except Dragonia. Intra-urban connections are also well developed with both underground services (Sani Bursil, Redrugus, Kirdintayos, Aeternum, Lambertupol, Fort Jubrayn) and tramway services (Sani Bursil, Eskrador, Valeron, Imbazdu, Kasidura and others) complementing bus services.
The Aurostar runs all across Aurora; BURAET literally means ''Bur''sil to ''Aet''ernum and connects the two capitals whilst also travelling through other major conurbations. Rail connections exist to all other neighboring countries in Aurora, except Dragonia. Intra-urban connections are also well developed with both underground services (Sani Bursil, Redrugus, Kirdintayos, Damezkador, Lambertupol, Fort Jubrayn) and tramway services (Sani Bursil, Eskrador, Valeron, Imbazdu, Kasidura and others) complementing bus services.


[[File:Morst airplane.png|left|thumb|275px|Morstaybishlian Air is one of the biggest airlines in the world.]]
[[File:Morst airplane.png|left|thumb|275px|Morstaybishlian Air is one of the biggest airlines in the world.]]
There are approximately 9,265,190 kilometres (5,757,122 mi) of serviceable roadway in Morstaybishlia, ranking it the most extensive network in the world. The Sani Bursil region is enveloped with the most dense network of roads and highways that connect it with virtually all parts of the country. Morstaybishlian roads also handle substantial international traffic, connecting with cities in neighboring North Ethalria, Durentria, Sarentria, Tivot, Volova, Tuvaltastan, Valerica, Rosalica and Asilica. The MBE has an annual motoring taxation; however, most motorways are free to use. The new car market is dominated by domestic brands such as Audelli (18% of cars sold in Morstaybishlia in 2010), Kentora (17.5%) and Mambeck (15.2%). Over 65% of new cars sold in 2013 had diesel engines, far more than contained petrol or LPG engines.
There are approximately 9,265,190 kilometres (5,757,122 mi) of serviceable roadway in Morstaybishlia, ranking it the most extensive network in the world. The Sani Bursil region is enveloped with the most dense network of roads and highways that connect it with virtually all parts of the country. Morstaybishlian roads also handle substantial international traffic, connecting with cities in neighboring North Ethalria, Durentria, Sarentria, Tivot, Volova, Tuvaltastan, Valerica, Rosalica and Asilica. The MBE has an annual motoring taxation; however, most motorways are free to use. The new car market is dominated by domestic brands such as Audelli (18% of cars sold in Morstaybishlia in 2010), Kentora (17.5%) and Mambeck (15.2%). Over 65% of new cars sold in 2013 had diesel engines, far more than contained petrol or LPG engines.


There are 4,176 airports in Great Morstaybishlia. Fort Jubrayn Airport, located on the outskirts of Fort Jubrayn, is the largest and busiest airport in the country, handling the vast majority of popular and commercial traffic and connecting to virtually all major cities across the world. Morstaybishlian Air is the national carrier airline, although numerous private airline companies provide domestic and international travel services such as Jubrayn Airlines and Limhay Travel. Great Morstaybishlia handled a total of 1.256 billion passengers in 2018. There are twelve major ports in Great Morstaybishlia, the largest of which is in Fort Jubrayn Aeternum, which also are the second and third-largest bordering the Morstaybishlian Sea behind Tarov. 110,349 kilometres (68,567 mi) of waterways traverse Morstaybishlia including the Anker River, which connects many of the interior Staynish cities to the West Sea, and the Jubliak River which connects Sani Bursil to the Morstaybishlian Sea.
There are 4,176 airports in Great Morstaybishlia. Fort Jubrayn Airport, located on the outskirts of Fort Jubrayn, is the largest and busiest airport in the country, handling the vast majority of popular and commercial traffic and connecting to virtually all major cities across the world. Morstaybishlian Air is the national carrier airline, although numerous private airline companies provide domestic and international travel services such as Jubrayn Airlines and Limhay Travel. Great Morstaybishlia handled a total of 1.256 billion passengers in 2018. There are twelve major ports in Great Morstaybishlia, the largest of which is in Fort Jubrayn and Damezkador, which also are the second and third-largest bordering the Morstaybishlian Sea behind Tarov. 110,349 kilometres (68,567 mi) of waterways traverse Morstaybishlia including the Anker River, which connects many of the interior Staynish cities to the West Sea, and the Jubliak River which connects Sani Bursil to the Morstaybishlian Sea.


===Tourism===
===Tourism===
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
[[Image:List of cities in MBE by population.PNG|right|thumb|600px|Cities in Great Morstaybishlia by size]]
[[Image:List of cities in MBE by population.PNG|right|thumb|600px|Cities in Great Morstaybishlia by size]]
Great Morstaybishlia held a population census in May 2021 and recorded 515,889,582 people, making it the second most populous country in the world behind [[Packilvania]]. It has an urban population of 437,990,255 (83.90%), of which 179,576,005 (41%) is urban cities and 187,897,819 (42.9%) is urban towns. Barkoln is the most populous province, as the mean centre of Great Morstaybishlia's population has consistently shifted to the [[Sani Bursil|Cradle of Aurora]]. [[Sani Bursil]] is the most populous city, followed by Aeternum and Kirdintayos. Great Morstaybishlia has a rural population of 83,058,222 (16.10%).
Great Morstaybishlia held a population census in May 2021 and recorded 515,889,582 people, making it the second most populous country in the world behind [[Packilvania]]. It has an urban population of 437,990,255 (83.90%), of which 179,576,005 (41%) is urban cities and 187,897,819 (42.9%) is urban towns. Barkoln is the most populous province, as the mean centre of Great Morstaybishlia's population has consistently shifted to the [[Sani Bursil|Cradle of Aurora]]. [[Sani Bursil]] is the most populous city, followed by Damezkador and Kirdintayos. Great Morstaybishlia has a rural population of 83,058,222 (16.10%).


The total fertility rate in Great Morstaybishlia estimated for 2020 is 2.4 children per woman, which is above the replacement fertility rate of approximately 2.1. The Great Morstaybishlia Census Bureau shows a population increase of 3% for the twelve-month period ending in September 2014. This is considerably high by industrialised country standards, being above the world average annual rate of 1.1%.
The total fertility rate in Great Morstaybishlia estimated for 2020 is 2.4 children per woman, which is above the replacement fertility rate of approximately 2.1. The Great Morstaybishlia Census Bureau shows a population increase of 3% for the twelve-month period ending in September 2014. This is considerably high by industrialised country standards, being above the world average annual rate of 1.1%.
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===Major cities===
===Major cities===


Great Morstaybishlia is a highly urbanised country, with its top ten largest cities (in terms of metropolitan area population in 2021) being Bursil (17,450,424), Aeternum (12,771,347), Celidizia (9,615,493), Kirdintayos (8,968,446), Lambertupol (6,712,896), Verhana (6,530,211), Gersega (5,632,889), Valeron (5,121,347), Redrugus (4,618,192) and Fort Jubrayn (4,568,118). Rural flight was a perennial political issue throughout most of the 20th century.
Great Morstaybishlia is a highly urbanised country, with its top ten largest cities (in terms of metropolitan area population in 2021) being Bursil (17,450,424), Damezkador (12,771,347), Celidizia (9,615,493), Kirdintayos (8,968,446), Lambertupol (6,712,896), Verhana (6,530,211), Gersega (5,632,889), Valeron (5,121,347), Redrugus (4,618,192) and Fort Jubrayn (4,568,118). Rural flight was a perennial political issue throughout most of the 20th century.


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==Culture==
==Culture==


The culture of Great Morstaybishlia has been influenced by many factors including: the nation's Auroran status; its history as a western liberal democracy and as a superpower; as well as being a political union of four countries with each preserving elements of distinctive traditions, customs and symbolism. As a result of the [[Morstaybishlian Empire]], Morstaybishlian influence can be observed in the language, culture and legal systems of many of its former and current colonies including [[Kuthernburg]], [[Louzaria]], [[New Calth]], [[Axdel]], [[Joralesia]], [[Atiland]], [[Lokania]], [[Vivancantadia]], [[Rodenia]] and parts of [[East Malaysia]] and [[Nation/The Oan Isles|The Oan Isles]]. The substantial cultural influence of Great Morstaybishlia has led it to be described as a "cultural superpower". A global opinion poll for the [[MBC]] saw Great Morstaybishlia ranked the third most positively viewed nation in the world (behind [[West Cerdani]] and [[East Malaysia]]) in 2014 and 2015.
The culture of Great Morstaybishlia has been influenced by many factors including: the nation's Auroran status; its history as a western liberal democracy and as a superpower; as well as being a political union of four countries with each preserving elements of distinctive traditions, customs and symbolism. As a result of the [[Morstaybishlian Empire]], Morstaybishlian influence can be observed in the language, culture and legal systems of many of its former and current colonies including [[Kuthernburg]], [[Louzaria]], [[New Kaltarus]], [[Axdel]], [[Joralesia]], [[Atiland]], [[Lokania]], [[Vivancantadia]], [[Rodenia]] and parts of [[East Malaysia]] and [[Nation/The Oan Isles|The Oan Isles]]. The substantial cultural influence of Great Morstaybishlia has led it to be described as a "cultural superpower". A global opinion poll for the [[MBC]] saw Great Morstaybishlia ranked the third most positively viewed nation in the world (behind [[West Cerdani]] and [[East Malaysia]]) in 2014 and 2015.


===Freedoms and rights===
===Freedoms and rights===
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===Media===
===Media===
The [[MBC]], founded in 1917, is Great Morstaybishlia's publicly funded radio, television and Internet broadcasting corporation, and is the oldest and largest broadcaster in the world. It operates numerous television and radio stations in the MBE and abroad and its domestic services are funded by the television licence. Other major players in the MBE media include STV- a media conglomerate of national broadcasters and newspapers, and the CTV, who themselves dominate the media scene in Kaltarus since the 1930s. Sani Bursil dominates the media sector in the MBE: national newspapers and television and radio are largely based there, although Aeternum is also a significant national media centre. Kirdintayos and Valeron, and Port Makuh, are important centres of newspaper and broadcasting production in Valeria and Justelvard respectively. The MBE publishing sector, including books, directories and databases, journals, magazines and business media, newspapers and news agencies, has a combined turnover of around £141 billion and employs around 1.1 million people.
The [[MBC]], founded in 1917, is Great Morstaybishlia's publicly funded radio, television and Internet broadcasting corporation, and is the oldest and largest broadcaster in the world. It operates numerous television and radio stations in the MBE and abroad and its domestic services are funded by the television licence. Other major players in the MBE media include STV- a media conglomerate of national broadcasters and newspapers, and the CTV, who themselves dominate the media scene in Kaltarus since the 1930s. Sani Bursil dominates the media sector in the MBE: national newspapers and television and radio are largely based there, although Damezkador is also a significant national media centre. Kirdintayos and Valeron, and Port Makuh, are important centres of newspaper and broadcasting production in Valeria and Justelvard respectively. The MBE publishing sector, including books, directories and databases, journals, magazines and business media, newspapers and news agencies, has a combined turnover of around £141 billion and employs around 1.1 million people.


===Philosophy===
===Philosophy===