COUNTRY INFORMATION FILE

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Entry posted by mattjones17 · February 28, 2010

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INFORMATION

COAT OF ARMS:

Coat of arms

FLAG:

Flag

Official Languages:

Latin (the official language of all court proceedings, proclamations, etc. Taught only in certain schools, but all those in Government positions must speak it)

Corndensian (largely based on the French and Italian Languages - thought to be spoken within the Duke's Court

English (used in practice, taught in all schools)

Demonynm:

Cordensian

National Anthem:

I devote myself to thee, Duke - My life, My protector, My All!

Motto:

Iunctum et Vox sub unus procer - Unity and Power under one duke.

Capital:

King's Newfield

Government:

Grand Duke of Cordensia

Military:

No standing army - any male between 16 and 45 may be conscripted at any time during a time of war and this assembly is known as the Cordensian Defence Platoon

Police:

Policing duties are conducted by the Royal Guards of Cortensia, the term 'POLICE' is not in official use. Every Guard swears allegiance to the Duke, who directs the Guards in their operations.

Health:

No state health care is provided by the Government, but a number of charitable health services exist.

Legislature:

The Royal Court of the Duchy of Cortensia (appointed by the Duke)

The People's Assembly of the Duchy of Cortensia (anyone can stand for election by the Royal Court, subject to a fee of £500,000)

Formation:

Formed following the victory over the Kingdom of Endo at Boswick in 1568

Population:

Estimated at 6,000,000 - no official figures released

Currency:

Cordensian Pound (£) - (exchange rate tied to the Euro, which is in far more frequent use)

Dialling Code:

+12

Top Level Domain:

.cor

Drives on the:

right

ECONOMY OF CORDENSIA

The economy of Cordensia is considered by many to be complex - many others see it as non-existant. Since the early 19th century the Duchy has been something of a tax haven - charging far less tax for corporations than many other states. This means that it is very heavy in Commercial Offices and some Services, which are charged rates of around 0.5%

Agriculture

is very prevalent with Cordensia but is not a large part of the economy. Outside of King's Newfield, where a number of relatively high-tech farms run personally by the Duke (who,it is said, takes a personal interest in farm machinery) provide food to the local residents, much farming is subsistence only and relies on outdated methods and technologies. Strip-farming is said to be in use in some areas. Certain Biologists argue that the conditions in the soil in Cartensia would permit the growing of a number of expensive and sought-after herbs and plants, however the lack of an agricultural economy means that attempts by outside parties to cultivate valuable crops have been unsuccessful.

Tourism

is another prevalent sector within King's Newfield - with the city housing a number of lavish casinos, hotels, and nightclubs. Tourists can take a tour up to 'Duke's Hill' for £300 and catch a glimpse of the lavish 18th century palace in which the Duke and his Court reside - however there are very few opportunities to enter it (one way is to purchase a ticket to the annual Midnight Ball - tickets £5,000)