Halicz-Słupica

Halicz-Słupica

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The Królestwo of Halicz-Słupica, commonly called Halicz-Słupica, is a country in North Osea. It is bordered on the north by Souloun. Halicz-Słupica covers 747 400,99 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 104 000 000. Halicz-Słupica comprises of 11 provinces. It is a part of Pax Havenica.

Etymology

The name "Halicz-Słupica" comes from a union of two states: the Księstwo of Halicz (named after the capital city) and the Free City of Słupica.

The standard way to refer to a citizen of Halicz-Słupica is as a "Haliczan."

History

The symbolic beginning of Haliczan history was the Baptism of Halicz, which happened in 975. For almost a hundred years Halicz was only a minor hrabstwo (county) within the Księstwo (Duchy) of Owrucz. In 1066, however, Bolesław II defeated the last Książę (Duke), seized his title and proclaimed the Królestwo (Kingdom) of Halicz. During the next 170 years the country enjoyed relative prosperity, excluding the years of Haliczan Civil War (1081-84). This was changed in 1241, when król (King) Zbigniew II lost a war against the neighbouring country of Rumelia and his whole domain was annexed.

The next 400 years weren't successful for the nation, but for the most part persecution wasn't too severe. Regrettably, the situation changed in the 1640s, when Rumelia was being undermined by unrest all over the country. Its rulers have responded by repressions and denying their people freedom. This was unacceptable for the Haliczans, so they took advantage of their oppressor's weakness and rose up. It was the beginning of a war that lasted 4 years and ended with a Haliczan victory. The leader of the resistance forces, Karol Halicki, was elected as the first Książę (Duke) of Halicz. His successor, Jan II, started centralising the power, making a step towards absolutism. This policy was continued by his son, Władysław III.

Finally, in 1740 Felicjan I, the first absolute monarch, rose to power. His reign was truly a golden age for Halicz. During the 46 years of it he managed to enter a union with the Free City of Słupica, proclaim the Wielkie Księstwo (Grand Duchy) of Halicz-Słupica, reform the army and establish the Haliczan War Navy.

Geography

Most of Halicz-Słupica is covered by plains, with the elevation rising eastwards. The southwestern part of the country is called Old Halicz-Słupica, as it is the land where all the Haliczan states emerged. The White Mountains (Góry Białe) mountain range in the centre separates it from the rest of the country, with its highest peak being Mount Szramy (2780 metres above sea level). To the east of them, the river Proć flows eastwards and southwards through the cities of Mołoga and Zasztal before forming the southern part of the country's eastern national border. Old Halicz-Słupica is cut approximately in half by the Brzgawa river. The rest of the country is quite diverse with a desert in the northwest, hills in the east and plains elsewhere.

Köppen climate map:

Halicz-Słupica is mostly subject to humid subtropical climate with the southern part of the country featuring a fully humid variation of the climate and the rest representing the dry winter kind. The northern areas are an exception, as they exhibit a hot semi-arid climate or hot desert climate (in the northwest). Furthermore, southern coastal areas are generally tropical savannas. July is the warmest month of the year with the average temperature in the majority of Halicz-Słupica reaching 26 °C, whereas January is the coldest one with -2 °C on average (significantly more in the semi-arid and tropical zones).

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Map of provinces:

1 - Słupicka province
2 - Czehrelska province
3 - Capital City of Halicz
4 - Wiślicka province
5 - Czarnobrzeska province
6 - Sierypowicka province
7 - Czerkaska province
8 - Włodawska province
9 - Mołoska provinvce
10 - Zasztalska province
11 - Górnonałęczowska province

The country is commonly divided into Old Halicz-Słupica (lands held before the expansion in 2027, south western quarter) and New Territories (the rest), despite the latter not being composed of 4 territories anymore.

Demographics

Population
An overwhelming majority of the population belongs to various Haliczan subethnic groups, such as Haliczans in the majority of Old Halicz-Słupica, Brzgawcy in the eastern part of the country or Zasztalans in the southeast.

Language
Majority of the population speaks the national language - the Haliczan dialect of Polish, although knowing at least one foreign language is very common. There are some national minorities, such as the Vapians, that use their own language. Zasztalans are the only recognised ethnic minority that uses its language on road signs.

Religion
Rovigian Trinitism - 82%
Protestantism (Lutheranism/Calvinism) - 7%
Atheism - 5%
Orthodoxy - 3%
Zyfaqir - 2%
Other - 1%

Race
White - 97%
Black - 2%
Other - 1%

Largest Cities

Rank	City	Metro area population	Province
1	Halicz	6 486 000	Capital City of Halicz
2	Słupica	3 747 000	Słupicka
3	Włodawa	2 137 000	Włodawska
4	Wiślicz	1 936 000	Wiślicka
5	Mołoga	1 836 000	Mołoska
6	Czehrel	1 705 000	Czehrelska
7	Zasztal	1 463 000	Zasztalska
8	Lubomierz	1 373 000	Słupicka
9	Czerkask	829 000	Czerkaska
10	Sierypowice	734 000	Sierypowicka

Health:
The Haliczan healthcare is based on a compulsory insurance system, although people can choose between two rates. The lower one enables them to benefit from free healthcare, but the higher one provides more comfort to the patient and shortens the waiting time for diagnosis and treatment. This system is often criticised as discriminative towards the poor. Private healthcare is also widespread, thus allowing the patients to visit a doctor whenever they want without waiting a month for their turn.

Government

The Królestwo of Halicz-Słupica is a constitutional monarchy, with the power divided between the Parliament and the Król, although the latter has significantly more power. The Parliament is bicameral and elected every 4 years. The Legislative is elected by universal ballot, whereas the Council of Delegates consists of delegates chosen by the local governments.

Foreign Relations and Military

Halicz-Słupica is a part of Pax Havenica. The embassies of New Chilokver, Western Vapia and Valsnuriya are situated in the capital city of Halicz.

The Haliczan Armed Forces consist of 250 000 active duty personnel and are divided into 3 branches:

• Royal Haliczan Army

• Haliczan Air Corps

• Haliczan War Navy
  

Economy

The frighteningly efficient Haliczan economy, worth 4,648 trillion złoties a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are reasonably common.

Culture

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Infrastructure

The nation boasts a quite developed railway network in the interior. Newly acquired lands, however, are still underdeveloped in comparison. Underground is present only in the capital city. The biggest port is Słupica.

Energy
Halicz-Słupica is mainly powered by a mix of nuclear and coal power plants, nevertheless wind turbines do play a role.

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