United Republic of Populieus
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| Motto: Concordia res parvae crescent
”Work together to accomplish more” | |||||
| Anthem: The Thunder March | |||||
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| Capital | New Metropolis | ||||
| Largest city | New Metropolis[1] | ||||
| Official language(s) | Latin, English, and Portuguese | ||||
| Government -President
-Premier | Republic Jose Barabas Paulo Rowden | ||||
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| Area • Total | 24,200km² | ||||
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| Currency | The Populiean Dollar (ρ,Ρ)
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| Time zone • Summer (DST) | GMT+0 (UTC0) +1 (UTC0) | ||||
| Internet TLD | .urp | ||||
| Calling code | +889
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| [1] New Metropolis consisting of The Greater New Metropolis Area, Sera and East Point | |||||
Populieus, officially “The United Republic of Populieus” is a small independent country located on the Iberian Peninsula, and is the most south western point of mainland Europe. The URP as it is often shortened to boarders with the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal and Spain.
The land within The URP’s boarders have been occupied since prehistoric times, early civilisations occupying the area, such as the Celtics and the Lusitanian’s realised the agricultural potential of the sun drenched slopes of the Populiean landscape. The Roman Republic also took full advantage of the country’s plains and rolling hills when they arrived in the 2nd Century BC, and the rolling hills were soon populated with villas and vineyards, making many of the new Roman settlers very wealthy indeed. The civil conflicts which turned the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire did not reach Populieus, but the conflicts within the central government of the empire made the noblemen of Populieus feel more distant from the empire.
It was these wealthy Romans who were most influential in the birth of the nation. The Romans who chose Populieus as their home and came to love it did not give up their lands when the Roman Empire fell around 454 AD. The ancestors of the Romans who originally arrived many years earlier defended their lands from the Germanic settlers and Moors who broke up the former Roman states, and formed The Republic of Populieus, reverting back to democratic rule.
Modern day Populieus is considered a world power both economically and politically.
History of Populieus
(Main Article: History of Populieus)
The URP has a rich and varied history, established as an Independent nation during the middle ages; the nation has seen civil war, been involved with major scientific advances, witnessed international crisis, taken part in two world wars, suffered from natural disasters and most recently suffered at the hands of The Independent Liberation Front (ILF).
Populieus is a European nation whose origins go back to the Early Middle Ages. In the 14th and 15th centuries Populieus ascended to the status of world power, beginning what was know as Europe's 'Age of Discovery' as the nation built up its vast empire across the globe. The Empire possessed land in the Americas, Africa and Southern Asia. Portugal begun to follow Populieus in the 15th century, also collecting many lands around the world. Whilst the Portuguese empire became to big and stagnated Populieus' moderately sized empire continued to flourish alongside those of the Dutch, English and French who had taken much of what used to belong to Portugal.
Geography & Climate
The climate of Populieus can be classified as Mediterranean (CSA according to the Köppen climate classification). Populieus is one of the warmest countries in Europe, and temperatures average 20°C (68°F) in the south east over the year. Populieus has a steady climate with little occurring extremities. Populieus is split by its main river, Sera. The landscape is hilly in the north east, with plateaus indented by river valleys. The remaining terrain features mostly rolling plains and a climate somewhat warmer and drier than in the cooler and rainier north. The southern coast has a climate similar to that of southern coastal Spain.
Conservation areas of Populieus include one national park, 7 natural parks, 9 natural reserves, 5 natural monuments, and 5 protected landscapes, ranging from the National Park in the north west to several coastal 'stacks and arches' and wetland reserves.
Due to economic reasons the pine tree, the chestnut tree, the cork oak, the holm oak, and the eucalyptus are very widespread throughout the agriculture rich north of the country.
Mammalian fauna is diverse and includes the fox, badger, Iberian lynx, Iberian Wolf, wild goat, wild cat, polecat, mongoose, civet, brown bear and many others. Populieus is an important stopover place for migrating birds, it can be seen thousands of birds that fly from Europe to Africa in the Autumn or on the opposite direction, in the Spring. They congregate at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula as it is the closest place in Europe to Africa. Populieus has around 600 bird species and almost every year there are new records. The islands have some species of American, European, and African origin, while the mainland shares European and African bird species.
Marine fish species number are on the thousands mark and include the sardine, tuna and Atlantic mackerel. The marine bioluminescence is very well-represented (in different colors spectra and forms), with interesting phenomena like the glowing plankton, that is possible to observe in some beaches. In Portugal is possible also to observe the upwelling phenomena, specially on the west coast, which turns the sea extremely rich in nutrients and biodiversity. Populiean marine waters are one of the richest in biodiversity of the world.
Government
(Main Article: Government of Populieus)
The politics of Populieus take place in the format of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers, Led by the President. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Assembly of the Republic. Since 1975 the party system has been dominated by the Populiean Liberal Party and the Democratic Union Party. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
Education
Populieus prides itself on an education system that is tailored to the needs of the individual, this is achieved through a variety of different institutions and qualifications bought into place after the 1995 educational review. The system is based around 'key stages', students progress up the stages throughout their life, starting compulsory education at 3 years old and finishing at 16, there are further optional stages leading to higher level qualifications.
Education Breakdown
Primary
- Foundation Stages
- FD1 (part time): 3-4 years old, Infants will 'lay down' basic skills, beginning to read, count and write as well as developing emotional and interpersonal skills.
- FD2 (full time): 4-5 years old, Infants will continue to build on the skills learnt in FD1 and begin physical activities in school.
- Infant Stages (KS1)
- IF1: 5-6 years old, Pupils begin to diversify in subjects, looking at a broader range of skills over a large range of topics, contexts and projects.
- IF2: 6-7 years old, Pupils will finish off KS1 with a 'Unifying' project, often historical or science based, pupils are assessed before the move on to KS2.
- Junior Stages (KS2)
- JNR3: 7-8 years old, Pupils will continue in a similar format to KS1, with increased complexity of work.
- JNR4: 8-9 years old, A more practical year, this will see students taking part in drama, arts and technology lessons.
- JNR5: 9-10 years old, Pupils will concentrate on key skill areas, Mathematics and English being of particular importance along with Science.
- JNR6: 10-11 years old, Pupils will consolidate their work in this KS in the form of an assessed project, and written examinations in English, Maths, Science, Reasoning, and IT
- Senior Stages (KS3 & KS4)
- SNR7: 11-12 years old, Pupils will begin work in 15 subject areas, in module format to make assessments easier.
- SNR8: 12-13 years old, Pupils will continue modular work in 15 subject areas.
- SNR9: 13-14 years old, Pupils will complete this year with a KS3 assessment, drawing on the information and skills learnt in the previous 3 years.
- SNR10: 14-15 years old, Pupils begin to specialise in chosen subject areas, dropping others, whilst continuing with 'core subjects'.
- SNR11: 15-16 years old, Pupils will complete numerous peices of assessed work throughout the two KS4 years, these will be submitted and along with marks from final exams will be combined to create a Populiean Certificate of Education Grades (PCEG). This year marks the end of state led education, choices can then be made by the student as to how they wish to continue learning, a further 2 years of education must be completed after PCEG.
16+ and Further Education
- Advanced Studies
Students attaining high grades in PCEG often move onto Advanced Studies, where students specialise in 3 or 4 subjects over a period of two years. These qualifications lead onto University education. Advanced Studies are undertaken at Colleges or Specialist Advanced Schools.
- Vocational Studies or College
More practical orientated students may opt in for a 2 or 3 year college course that looks at a focused subject and often involves more vocational work, subject areas include, but are not limited to, healthcare, building skills, applied sciences, ICT.
- University
Many higher level jobs in the URP require a degree level qualification, these are obtained from university. Students normally enter University from 18 onwards and study for an Academic Degree over 3 years, there are also opportunities to continue, gaining a Masters and Doctorate qualifications, students typically specialise in one subject, however this can be combined with another, for example, Geography and Anthropology.
- Higher Education
Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the range of courses open to adults returning to education, to further careers or gain more life skills. HE courses take place at special designated HE colleges.
Military
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The URP is intensely proud of its armed forces, The three branches Navy, Army and Air Force are considered among the best in the world, in terms of both the personnel, training standards and equipment. The President is the official Commander in Chief of the Populiean armed forces, although in practice they answer to the government, in particular the Department of Defence. The Populiean Armed forces are charged with the responsibility to defend Populieus, its overseas territory, maritime interests, airspace and global peacekeeping.
Populiean forces have earned battle honours in all corners of the world, from North Africa in World War I, Peacekeeping missions in the Balkans, War on Terror operations in Afghanistan and Iraq to anti drugs and anti pirate operations in the Mediterranean and on the west African coast. The URP Armed Forces also take part in non-hostile, humanitarian operations, notably the Populiean Navy's involvement in the aftermath of the Indonesian Tsunami, and the ongoing aid provided by the Air force to suffering portions of Africa.
Foreign relations
Populieus is a founding member of NATO (1949), OECD (1961) and EFTA (1960); it left the latter in 1986 to join the European Economic Community, that would become the European Union in 1993. In 2008 it joined the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP). The country is a member state of the United Nations since 1955. Populieus is part of the world's oldest active alliance through its treaty with the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The URP is also a Full Member of the SCJU, having particularly good relations with New Rhodesia, but the nation is generally popular within the union, and remains neutral in most intra-union disagreements.
Economy
Populieus has a high income market economy. The Global Competitiveness Report for 2005, published by the World Economic Forum, places Populieus competitiveness on the 20th position, ahead of other countries and territories like Spain, Ireland, France, Belgium, Hong Kong and Turkey. On the Technology index, Populieus was ranked 20th and on the Public Institutions index Portugal is the 15th best.
The major industries in Populieus include:
- oil
- petrochemistry
- cement production
- automotive and ship industries
- electrical and electronics industries
- machinery
- pulp and paper industry
- injection moulding
- textiles and footwear
- leather and furniture
- ceramics
- beverages
- food industry
- Cork (world's 2nd largest producer).
Manufacturing accounts for 33% of exports. Populieus is the world's fifth-largest producer of tungsten, and the world's eighth-largest producer of wine.
The URP adopted the Unio (SCJU Currency) in 2008, and has its own banknote design. The Unio replaced the Populiean Dollar. Cash transactions are gradually being phased out in The URP in favour of secure electronic transactions.
Energy, transportation and communications
Energy
In 2001, the Populiean government launched a new energy policy instrument, The E program consisting of a set of multiple measures covering a range of issues aimed at promoting a consistent and integrated approach to energy supply and future demand. Populieus, along with Portugal are at the forefront of renewable energy development, both countries are currently pioneering solar technology. In 2007 President Jose Barabas opened one of the worlds largest solar power plants on the south coast of Populieus. By promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy (endogenous) sources, the programme seeks to upgrade the competitiveness of the Populiean economy and to modernize the country’s social fabric, while preserving the environment by reducing gas emissions, especially the carbon dioxide responsible for climate change.
Transportation
Populieus operates an efficient Public transport and a well maintained road system, resulting in relative ease of travel to anywhere in the country.
Transportation was a government priority in the 1990s, pushed by the growing use of cars and increased industrial output. The country has a 70,062km network of roads, of which almost 3,000 km (1,864 mi) are part of a 44 motorways system. The URP operates an increased speed motorway allowing speeds of 110mph (177 kilometer/hour). In 2000 after 2 young children were killed in a road traffic incident as a result of a drink driving, it became illegal to drink with any alcohol in the bloodstream, Populieus is leading the call for other countries to adopt the ZERO scheme which has resulted in a dramatic reduction of drink driving offences.
The principal metropolitan area, New Metropolis, has an extensive metro system. The underground and overground subway network covers the entire central city, as well as extending far into the suburbs. Providing commuters with a clean, modern and efficient system. The Metro has over 35km (22 miles) of rail and is currently undergoing a major refit. There are plans to add a new high speed international line, connecting to major cities in the Iberian Peninsula.
Sera's geographic position makes it a popular stopover point for many foreign airlines at the international airport on the outskirts of the city. Transportation by ferry to Africa is also popular, but this proximity brings problems of immigration and smuggling.
Communications
Populieus is a technologically advanced nation, with one of the highest mobile phone penetration rate in the world, with units exceeding population. The mobile network provides high-speed wireless mobile Internet connections as well, and covers the entire territory. As of October 2005, 36.8% of households had high-speed Internet services and 80% of private companies had Internet access. Most Populieans watch television through cable. Paid Internet connections are available at many cafés, and all post offices, it is possible to surf on the Internet at hotels, conference centres and shopping centres, where special areas are reserved for this purpose.
Demographics
The population of Populieus is fairly homogeneous, as a result of a single religion and single language which have also contributed to a strong ethnic and national identity. The great majority of Populiean's follow Christianity, although there are very few who are strong believers and many describe themselves as non practising. The colonial history of Populieus has been fundamental in forming national identity, as has its geographic position at the margin of Europe looking out to the Atlantic. The country is also fairly homogeneous linguistically. Native Populieans are ethnically a combination of Celts, Lusitanians, Phoenicians, Romans, Germanic (Visigoths, Suebi, Buri), Alans, Jews and Moors (mostly Berbers and Arabs).
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Development
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- History of Populieus
- ILF
- Government of Populieus
- URP Navy
- URP Army
- URP Air Force
- SCJU War on Terrorism
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