Bëltsere Utherrawn | |
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Conventional short name: | |
Local: | Bëltse |
Ingallish: | Bëltse |
Data codes: | bl, BEL |
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Languages: | |
Official: | Bëltse, Ingallish |
Others: | Coastal- and White-Kencari, South-Pocari, Vaara ... |
Cities: | |
Capital: | Wostsa (Worcester) |
Other: | Athrown, Korerna, Athruts, Mëdmi |
Government type: | constitutional kingdom |
King: | Krethn III Terirn-Ëkmol (since 316) |
Prime Minister: | Boln Uwe (since 316) |
Area: | ca t.b.d. km² |
Population: | 1,992,899 Bëltse |
Established: | Gained independence 316 AP |
Currency: | Bëltsere Newbeter |
Organizations: | UNV |
The Kingdom of Bëltse is one of the seven successor states of the Republic of Bowdani. Mentioned in Bowdani history as the people of the Bullocks, defeated by the Kencari in 643 BP after the last leader of the Bullocks Hahnts V betrayed his people, the Bëltse remained under Kencari and Ingallish rule for almost one thousand years. The current king Krethn III of the Terirn-Ëkmol dynasty claims to be a direct descendant of the last ruling family of the Bullocks, but since the Bullocks were illiterate and Kencari records from that era aren't quite reliable, nothing can be said with certainty.
Geography[]
Bëltse is a landlocked country in the southwestern part of the continent of Smalik. It borders the Lectern of United Kencari Peoples (LUKP), the Duchy of Gen, and the nation of Vaara. The country's highest mountain is the Hokats (3,179 m / 10,430 ft), its longest river the Ardwa (although its mouth lies in the LUKP). The climate is mostly temperate, near tundra in the south.
History[]
The Bëltse are most likely descendants of the ancient Smalik tribe of the Bullocks or of a closely related tribe. The Bëltse people were mostly ruled by the Kencari (in modern times as part of the Republic of Bowdani). They managed to preserve their language and some of their culture, and when it was suggested in early 316 that Bowdani should dissolve, the Bëltse applied for independence.
Demographics[]
The 1.9 million inhabitants of the kingdom consist of Ingallish, Bëltse, Kencari, Pocari, and Vaara. The Ingallish form the largest minority group, closely followed by the Bëltse. The Ingallish and Bëltse languages both enjoy official status. Approximately 91% of the population is literate. There is one university, the Royal University of Worcester (Wosarre Utherreter Universiti), founded in 316.
The most important religion of Bëltse is Thuwkism, which is professed by around 94% of the population. The Orthodox Church of Bowdani is attended by 4%.
Politics[]
The head of state is king Krethn III Terirn-Ëkmol, a self-proclaimed descendant of ancient Bullocks tribe leaders. Although the country officially is a constitutional monarchy with limited powers for the king, king Krethn III has already interfered in government policies more than once, much to the annoyance of champions of a more liberal form of government.
The legislative is the Pekoltharasewarër Kants (Chamber of Deputies), which is a unicameral parliament of 101 members.
The executive is formed by the King and his government. The current King has been Krethn III Terirn-Ëkmol, since 16 October 316. The incumbent prime minister has been Boln Uwe since 31 October 316.
The capital of Bëltse is Wostsa / Worcester. The country is divided in seven districts.
Bëltse is a member of the United Nations of Vexillium (since 316) and of STOIC (since 319).
Economy[]
Bëltse has a stable economy. Its currency is the Bëltse Crown (Bëltsere Newbeter). Unemployment has been somewhat elevated (7.4% in 318). Export products include machinery and machine parts, textiles, raw materials, wood, and natural gas. Import products include oil, grain, meat, ore, and raw materials.