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Military Begins to Reinforce Guinée
By AIMEE S. DUMONT, Published: October 27, 2008
"We're placing more boots on the ground, so to speak." Those were the words of Marshal-General Aldo Baptiste as he spoke before the Parliament earlier this week, describing an all-encompassing military build-up on the islands of Guinée ordered by the Grand Duke. By law, the Duke has 30-days to launch or deploy the armed forces before needing the approval of
Parliament. The speech by the General has been seen as a means to court the members of Parliament and gain approval for the action long before
the Duke's mandate has expired. (Read More)
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Genevra to Propose Trade Agreement with Savoy, Tyrol
By CLARK B. POLETTI, Published: October 26, 2008
The Genevran government is poised to present diplomats from the nations of Tyrol and Savoy with a Trade Agreement that would benefit all three of the western/central European countries economically. Historically, Genevra has relied on the Port of Nice in Savoy for access to the sea; however, with this agreement, the government hopes to bring Tyrol into the fold. (Read More)
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Genevra at a Glance
History of Genevra
Explore the long and tumultuous history of the Grand Duchy through the concise version published by the Ministry of Public Information, it is divided into 5 sections, each highlighting major events and turning points in Genevran history.
Preamble
Section I. Late Middle Ages
Section II. Pre-Napoleonic Era
Section III. Post Napoleonic Era
Section IV. World War I & II
Section V. Modern Era
Government Structures
The Genevran government is divided into three central organs; one executive and two legislative. The judiciary occupies a separate but unique role in the overall function of the government and society and is further subdivided into two groups. Each of these bodies comes together to form one cohesive structure that together determines policy and law.
Office of the Grand Duke
Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Production
Ministry of Public Information
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Transportation
Chambre des Chevaliers
Council of Guildmasters
Constitutional Charter
Grand Court
Archdioceses of Cologny
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National Statistics
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Motto: 'In the name of the King, go forth for God & country.'
French: 'Au nom du roi, pour aller Dieu et pays.'
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| Anthem: Majestés son Hymne
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| Capital
| Geneva ad Rhône
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| Largest city
| Geneva, Lausanne, Cologny
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| Official language(s)
| French, Romansh, German, English
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| Government Grand Duke
Chancellor
| Constitutional Grand Duchy
Bertram Marolf IV
Leutrim Wetter
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The Grand Duchy of Genevra
- The First Dominion
(Kingdom of Bassléman)
- The Second Dominion
(Spanish War of Succession)
- Napoleonic Wars
- War with Austria
- La Vengeance
(Capitulation to the Swiss)
- The Third Dominion
(World War II)
- Restoration of the Monarchy
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890
1701
1812
1830
1848
December 25th, 1939
August 28th, 1942
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Area
• Total
• Water (%)
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564 km² (194th)
24.89%
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Population
• December 2007 est.
• census
• Density
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445,895 (169th)
986/km² (12th)
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GDP (PPP)
• Total
• Per capita
| 2007 estimate
$32.8 Billion (25th)
$73,559 (3rd)
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| HDI (2003|2007)
| 0.953 10th – Density
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| Currency
| The Unio (Û)
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Time zone
• Summer (DST)
| CET (UTC+1)
+2 (UTC+2)
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| Internet TLD
| .gen
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| Calling code
| +69
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