Political System: Libertarian/ Capitalist/ Constitutional Monarchy
Economic System: Free Market, Capitalism
Geographic Location: Spot 16, borders Pythogria
Ideology: Moderate Right Wing
Population: 71.6 Million
Head of State: Premier Friedrich Heinziosche, King Franz II
Capital City: Tenzstadt
Provinces:
6, which are- (German Name, which is used officially/English Translation)
Neue Obergrafschaft/ New Upper Province
Ozeanseite Grafschaft/ Oceanside Province
Fliege Grafschaft/ Flight Province
Nord Berggrafschaft/ North Mountain Province
Südlich Berbaugrafschaft/ Southern Mining Province
Haupt Grafschaft/ Capital Province
Monetary Unit: Stekronian Geld(Gelden- Pl.) (SG)
Military:
A stong millitary, with a balance of quantity and quality. All able-bodied people are required to serve 2 years active duty, or 4 years reserve duty. The millitary is highly glorified in Stekronia, and heros and heroines have celebrity status here.
Brief History:
MS was founded by German and British colonists that began farming co-ops after discovering this fertile land on the Exoan Ocean. This is why there are two official languages in Stekronia; the languages are English and German. Due to the MezoExoic Current which flows along the coast, it is a popular tourist destination, due to the Amethyst colored water and the scarlet sand. The Exoraic Mountains run along the border of Pythagoria, and are also a popular vacation spot for skiers and snowboarders.
We tend to lean more toward diplomacy and alliances than wars and violence. We will, however, go to war when it is warranted.
The Stekronian People are affectionate, creative, and love music. Due to these factors, they make excellent enginneers, artists, and musicians. In the South and East of the land, there is more agriculture and exploitation of natural resources, namely cabbage, potatoes, basil, coal, and iron ore. The East of the country is industrialized, specializing in aircraft, automobile, and technological components.
Military
1.5 million troops-
National Reserve- 250,000 troops- 50 HITRON capable helo's for border security, 500 Anti Tank/ Personnel Helo's, 200 Cutter Vessels for shoreline security, the rest allotted between 100,000 AA gun defence facilities, a fleet of 100 M1 Abrams Tanks, purchased surplus from the US, 15,000 transport and light defence vehicles, and the remainder (about 100,000 as I figure it) as foot soldiers.
RSAF (Royal Stekronian Air Force) 635,000 Troops- 4 AWACS capable aircraft, 375 F-15's, 100 Anti-Tank/Personnel Helo's, 350 Heavy Bombers, 135 C-5M Heavy Transport aircraft, 10 T-6A Super Heavy Transport Aircraft, and a Reserve fleet of 3 Convertable ICBMS with Conventional Warheads.
RSN(Royal Steckronian Navy)- The smallest of the RSADAF (Royal Stekronian Active Duty Armed Forces) brances with only 250,000, due to Steckronia's small coastline- 5 Destroyers, 2 Air Craft Carriers, Equipped with 5 E-2C's for AWACS, 20 F-18's each,and 3 mine sweeping helos per carrier,5 Mine layers, and 10 Heavy transport ships, equipped with 3 Small hovercraft as landing craft
RSA(Army)- 375,000 Troops- 550 M1 tanks, 490 T-72 Tanks, 100 APC's, 750 Light Personel Carriers (Jeeps), The Remainder (About 500k, I believe?) as Foot Soldiers, RPG Soldiers, and Patrols.
State Religion:
Presbyterianism is dominant and what the Royal family follows, but Freedom of Religion is practiced
Religious Groups:
Protestants- 48%
Catholics- 41%
Jews- 4%
Muslims- 2%
Other- 5%
Diplomatic Stance-
A member of ISAF and NAS, Open to trading alliances.
Will update periodically.
Edited by US Airways, 02 November 2006 - 06:00 PM.