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Factbook of the Matthelon Confederation
« on: January 19, 2024, 07:13:09 PM »
Matthelon

1.   General Overview

The Matthelon Confederation, or just Matthelon, is a sovereign nation located on the eastern portion of the continent ______. To the  north and east of Matthelon is the Karifan Ocean and to the north and west is the Emerald Straight and Rodinan Sea. Matthelon exists today as a Confederation-Republic in which the citizens vote in representatives to form a government by province to govern the nation as a whole. There are twenty-one provinces within the nation of Matthelon which hold a degree of autonomy and have their own governments and Provincial Governor. However, the Republic government is in control of the military. Matthelon is home to 45,230,800 people which are quite spread out among the provinces. The capital city of Grenneighll, is the second largest city in Matthelon with just over 1.9 million people. It is fairly centrally located within Matthelon as a city in the Selle Province. Other major cities include Lyco, Portmarne, Aristaqua, Massport, and Portmarne.

2.   Geography

Physical Geography

Matthelon is known for its rocky coastline in the north at the Emerald Strait that transitions to a more sandy coast in the southeast along the Karifan Ocean. The interior is a generally hilly landscape full of picturesque winding rivers and deep lakes but not many large mountains until reaching the southernmost provinces and furthest from the coastline. Most of the forested regions are a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees reflecting the temperate climate. All over Matthelon you can find the world famous wild lowbush blueberries and in the waters of the Emerald Strait and Karifan Ocean plentiful seafood including clams, oysters, muscles amd especially snow crab. The climate classification for Matthelon is a humid continental climate with cold snowy winters and warm wet summers. Generally speaking, Matthelon has four distinct seasons. The Selle river is the longest river in Matthelon and is where the capital city of Grenneighll is situated. All rivers in Matthelon flow either north or east towards the large bodies of water the Karifan Ocean and/or the Rodinian Sea/Emerald Strait.

Political Geography

Twenty-one provinces make up the confederation which in the past were all sovereign kingdoms which transitioned to republics and quickly came into union as they often would be manipulated by larger foreign powers. Similar cultures and language brought together these provinces however each has its own local government and head of province known as governor.

3.   Demographics

The total population of Matthelon is 45,230,800 people with around 70% of the population living in or in the metropolitan area of urban cities. Metropolitan area meaning the suburbs and exurbs. Most Matthelonic people today prefer to live near the large cities with higher income potential and activities. However still a large subset of people also rather rural life and some provinces are almost entirely rural minus its capital city. Matthelonic people are considered by and large welcoming of visitors from other nations especially in the coastal cities. Immigration to Matthelon has increased as the confederation has spent considerable amounts of resources to encourage foreign investment via tourism.

Largest CIties of Matthelon


Lyco  -  2,402,450
Grenneighll - 1,920,320
Portmane - 1,410,400
Aristaqua - 875,560
Massport  -  858,260
Ister  -  650,700
Emlenton  -  540,570
Vermonat  -  340,410
Kitterie  -  303,600
Damriscot  -  278,390

Statistics
Capital City: Grenneighll
Head of State: President
Head of Government: Prime Delegate

Government Type: Bi-cameral Legislature
Upper House: Delegation
Lower House: National Council

Current President: Daina Testruvial (Trenton Party)
Current Prime Delegate: Avery Lautane (Chorrus Party)

Demonym: Matthelonic
Languages: Matthelonic (Irish/Gaelic branch)
Currency:  Matthelonic ulu
Driving side: Right
Internet code: .mth
« Last Edit: January 21, 2024, 07:34:00 PM by Matthelon »
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Re: Factbook of the Matthelon Confederation
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2024, 08:52:51 PM »
Matthelon Government

The Constitution of the Confederation adopted in 1805 is the legal foundation of Matthelon's Republic state. It outlines rights of individuals and citizen participation in public affairs, divides the powers between the Confederation and the provinces and defines republic jurisdiction and authority. Three main bodies govern, the bicameral legislature, the Confederation President and the Republican Court.

The Matthelonic legislature consists of two houses: the Delegation which has 42 representatives (two from each province who are elected under a system determined by each province, and the National Council, which consists of 239 members who are elected under a system of proportional representation, reflecting each provinces's population. Members in both houses serve a four year term and may only serve 3 consecutive terms. At the conclusion of the three terms a councilperson or delegate may run for office in the opposite house.

The President of the Confederation is voted into office via direct democracy and ranked choice voting as each citizen is allotted a vote and the candidate who achieved the majority 50.1 percent of 1st place votes is declared the winner. In the case of no candidate reaching the majority, the highest number of second place votes will be declared winner.


Political Parties in Matthelon

There are 4 main political parties which tend to win the majority of national and provincial government positions. Those parties are the Trenton Party(Center-Left), Chorus Party(Center-Right), Conservist Party(Right) and Green Party(Left).
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Re: Factbook of the Matthelon Confederation
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2024, 07:52:04 PM »
Matthelonic Culture

Food

Agriculture has always been a staple of the economy of Matthelon and governments of years passed have always prioritized food production as a staple of Matthelon’s independence and self-determination. The combined with balanced efforts to keep environmental concerns at bay, has been the backbone of Matthelonic society. Well known throughout the world are the abundance of wild lowbush blueberries used in many forms of food preparation locally. Other local favorites include maple syrup, corn, fish and shellfish. Many travelers from the rest of Aranye and beyond travel to Matthelon to tap their own maple syrup.

Fishing has also long been among the most favorite among the Matthelonic people for their source of protein. Whether it be cod, halibut, or salmon the fishing industry is among the strongest in the food sector. Additionally, the most desired of all seafood is the snow crab found of the coast of Matthelon and in the Emerald Strait.

Sport

Matthelonic people have been an active sporting culture for centuries. Some popular sports include tennis, association football, cycling, track and field and motor racing.

Religion

By definition of the constitution, Matthelon is a secular nation specifying that there is no national religion. However, Etrusicism is the dominant Religion practiced by Matthelonic people accounting for approximately 73% of the population. By and large though religion in Matthelon is declining as the fastest growing demographic in religion is agnosticism. Etrusicism is a polytheistic religion practiced largely in Matthelon where worshippers pray to the many gods and goddesses which represent the earth and it's elements.
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Re: Factbook of the Matthelon Confederation
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2024, 03:03:35 PM »
Official Political Map of Matthelon
(With provincial capitals)



HQ Version here: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/drive-viewer/AEYmBYTS0u4aB8CBOV9Ogbu2OwBkB79Uxrcti3x8lmKELcJakLcv5oLpkFC_EIQibMyNPmjz-gPVDImJMkz2Z3baJFnKA0oQqw=s1600


Note: Still adding cities/towns and rivers
« Last Edit: February 11, 2024, 03:21:17 PM by Matthelon »
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