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-Chernobyl- Fact book Entry
Introduction:
Background:
-Chernobyl- consists of a large chain of islands in the Northern reaches of the ocean. These islands were the sites of four nuclear reactors, which are still in operation, uranium and plutonium mining operations, two refineries, and a nuclear waste processing plant. These were operated by a group of nations interested in developing nuclear power, who also shared sovereignty over the area. An experimental, fifth reactor was built, but a meltdown occurred eight days after it began operating, this is now referred to as the reactor five incident. After the meltdown, the involved countries evacuated the majority of their respective citizens, and the islands were left with only 4% of their original population. Large groups of people seeking a land free of government, exiles, and those seeking to make their fortune on one of the frontiers of society, migrated to -Chernobyl-. Since the repopulation began, -Chernobyl- has formed its own democratic government, received formal recognition as an independent nation, and has exceeded its previous population, reaching 425 million at the last census. It now has a modern, technologically advanced economy, with a GDP per capita equal to or higher than that of most developed countries. The economy is characterized by quick, yet stable growth, low unemployment, and continued advances in technology.
Geography:
Location:
White Continent: Islands off the Northwest coast
Area:
total: 135,765 sq km
land: 39,270 sq km
water: 96,495 sq km
Land boundaries:
total: 0 km
Coastline:
3,234 km
Maritime claims:
territorial sea: 12 nm
contiguous zone: 24 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
continental shelf: not specified
Climate:
Mostly temperate, but sub-arctic in the extreme northern islands.
Terrain:
Mountainous in the Southern islands, while the Northern islands are mostly flat.
Elevation extremes:
lowest point: Aesir valley -16 m
highest point: Mount Sydant 1,734 m
Natural resources:
coal, copper, lead, phosphates, uranium, plutonium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, silver, zinc, platinum, palladium, oil, natural gas, timber
Natural hazards:
tsunamis, volcanoes, earthquakes, and mud slides.
Environment - current issues:
Nuclear waste, radiation remaining from reactor five incident, deforestation on some islands, soil erosion
People:
Population:
425,000,000
Age structure:
0-14 years: 31.4%
15-64 years: 64.5%
65 years and over: 4.1%
Median age:
total: 24.28 years
male: 23.84 years
female: 24.74 years
Population growth rate:
1.38%
Net migration rate:
5.24 migrant(s)/1,000 population
Sex ratio:
at birth: 1.01 male(s)/female
under 15 years: 1.01 male(s)/female
15-64 years: .98 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.84 male(s)/female
total population: .97 male(s)/female
Life expectancy at birth:
total population: 79.63 years
male: 77.05 years
female: 82.14 years
Nationality:
noun: Chernoblander
adjective: Chernoblyn
Ethnic groups:
Chernoblyn (Creole) 87% Novus Atlantican 6%, Dartacian 2%,Mixed/Other/Unspecified 5%
Religions:
Christian 42%, Bokonist 33%, Jewish 19%, Agnostic/Atheist/None 4%, other 2%
Languages:
English (official), Chernoblish
Literacy:
100%
Government:
Country name:
conventional long form: The Free land of –Chernobyl-
conventional short form: -Chernobyl- or Chernobyl
Government type:
Federal Republic
Capital:
Palatina
Administrative divisions:
9 Kantons and The Palatina Territory
Independence:
31 March 1988 (founding of the Free Land)
Constitution:
Adopted by referendum 1 April 1987, officially entered into force 31 March 1988
Legal system:
Civil law system influenced by customary law; judicial review of legislative acts
Suffrage:
18 years of age; universal
Executive branch:
chief of state: President Chris Thomas (since 1 April 1999); Vice President Samuel Rabinowitz (since 1 April 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Chris Thomas (since 1 April 1999); Vice President Samuel Rabinowitz (since 1 April 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
elections: president and vice president are both elected by popular vote every four years.
Legislative branch:
Bicameral Federal Legislature consists of the Council of Kantons (28 seats - members are elected to six-year terms 3 from each Kanton and 1 from the Palatina Territory) and the National Council (97 seats - members are elected by popular vote on the basis of proportional representation from each Kanton and the Palatina Territory to serve two-year terms)
Judicial branch:
Federal Supreme Court (judges appointed by president confirmed by the Council of States)
Economy:
GDP
G9,868,195,684,800.64
GDP (purchasing power parity):
$17,015,729,819,301.74
GDP per capita
G23,219.28
GDP per capita: (PPP)
$40,037.01
Unemployment rate:
2.70%
Exchange rate:
1 Geiger (G1) = $1.7243
Military:
Summary:
Characterized by 2 years of compulsory military service for every male and voluntary service for women, as well as a technologically advanced military, including a disproportionately large nuclear arsenal, due to the abnormally large concentration of nuclear expertise in the country.
Branches:
Chernoblyn Air Force, Chernoblyn Navy, Chernoblyn Marine Corps.
Military expenditures:
$519,983,367,516.11
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