Kingdom of Burgundia
Structure
Burgundia‘s head of state is its ruling King. The country is a constitutional monarchy. Its monarch system, while in the country’s early history functioned as an absolute monarch with a Parliament with little power in government, has transitioned to a more limited role following a shift in the balance of power. The Parliament staged a coup after the civil war of 1768, instituting a Constitutional Monarchy and bestowing more power to a prime minister. Unlike other Constitutional Monarchies such as Ostedia, the ruling family, The Jefferson clan, still maintain the position as head of state, and some executive authority.
History
The Burgundian ethnicity are of ethnic whites of southern provinces in the Altari peninsula. Prior to Burgundian existence, the eastern coasts were occupied by the kingdom of Ianovo. The various states of Ianovo were established in the 100's, settled by native Cadel populations, most of which were cultured in the ways of Valeristiam, a popular moral and political philosophy. Ianovo, led by a strong imperial system that consolidated economic and technological power, groups the surrounding states under technological dominance and cultural approval. Due to the spread of disease, and costly wars with its fractured neighboring state, The Caedelan empire, Ianovo's military power, economic superiority, and grip over the provinces it controlled began to wane in the 1400's. The Burgundians, having originated from the Northern Altari peninsula, continuously sparred with Ianovo. The Burgundian tribes defeated the weak and disorganized Ianovians, and the new population assumed the capital of Ianovo and declare it their new capital.
Various states were divided into the land, and the ruler, Nicholas Jefferson in 1437. Immediate change in Burgundian power was slow to start, The massive resources and large size of the empire created a slow and decentralized power structure. However, the clashing cultures of Burgundia led to an extreme case of cultural blending. Burgen, the language in place, was adopted with Latin, which had been spoken by Burgundia. Christianity, introduced through trade in the Adriet Ocean, was slow to adapt to Oparva. Unlike other feudal systems in Peraquiem at the time, Burgundia adopted the Ianovan state workforce system and bureaucracy. This allowed for rapid expansion of the standing army and territorial annexation. Burgundia engaged in a mass deportation of the Cadel populations living along the east coast into central Oparva, due to religious differences in the early 1500's. Burgundia used its naval powers to rapidly colonize sparsely populated land along the eastern Oparvan coasts. Well funded Infrastructure and valuable resource extraction industries led to a mass migration of burgundians to settle the Cawesus region. This land, suitable for farming, saw a huge growth in population over the late 1500's.
Burgundia continued to annex land well into the 1700's. Its well-trained, large military secured the entire Cawesus province by the mid 1600's. Burgundia came into conflict with The Ostedian Empire, its colony in the Neorin regions. The first Ostedian-Burgundia War saw Burgundia seize the Neorin regions from Ostedia. During this time, Burgundia, having expanded its shipping reaches, grew in closer contact with Peraquiem. The first war saw Burgundia seizing the Neorin regions, but Ostedia reclaimed it and Burgundia lost Devmochar in the Second. After the collapse of Ostedia, Burgundia reclaimed much of the Oparvan continent. Burgundia sent a governor to represent the provinces, and was the sole authority. However, disgruntled native ethnic populations, envious of the Parliamentary system in the homeland revolted, and Burgundia lost much of its land to new countries, its military stretched too thin.
Burgundia lost even more land against the GSE in the 1800's. The succession of Antharia, a prominent state in Burgundia, led the king to briefly abdicate. However, massive, sweeping democratic reforms allowed Burgundia to keep its remaining territories. Displaced Burgundians from the country's former holdings inspired mass migration, rapidly increasing the Christian and white populations of Burgundia. Despite their maintaining of sea trade and resource production, its capacity and level of technology was soon surpassed by Peraquiem and the growing GSE. The GSE's economic competition led to diplomatic tensions. A culture of centered, national Burgundian attitudes grew in the country. The GSE invaded their holdings in the St. leonidas Archipelago in 1888. after losing, Burgundia formed a military alliance with Reshubia, and greatly increased the country's armed forces, due to the swell of public nationalism. The GSE invaded Burgundia in 1933. Burgundia managed to fend off the invading force, which gave Burgundia more diplomatic power.
Demography and Population
The Majority of the population is white. Due to the country's origins, the largest ethnic minority are Cadels.
Territories
Burgundia has a large political territory, stretching along the eastern peninsula of Oparva. the Large Cartragie Mountains act as a natural border with the GSE, and separate the Burgundian peninsula. The Sorcudoska Mountains make the southern border of Burgundia, separating the Altari peninsula. The nation has famously long and beautiful coastlines, and very forested inner lands.
Military
The Burgundian military is purely volunteer force. The military is modest in size, but well equipped and staffed. Service lasts around 10 years. Burgundia has a powerful navy, but in recent years has scaled back to please the ADN and ease tensions with Smithinia.
Religion
The most practiced religion is Crestentin, but Burgundian Reach is a large minority. During the reign of Ianovo, Valeristiam was a common practice. The religion however, with the introduction of Crestentin imported with Burgundian sailors, became less practiced, as Valeristian faded out through cultural assimilation. Crestentin became the most practiced religion.
Foreign Relations
Burgundia has a strong influence on the nations bordering
the Adriet Ocean. The size and power of their economy means that they have strong trade connections to many countries in the area. Many natural resources form these countries are sold to Burgundia. As the economy of countries on the Adriet ocean rely on Burgundia, They maintain good relations with her. Burgundia has faced centuries long conflict with their Eastern neighbor, Smithinia. Many Burgundians loath Smirthinians, and Burgundia is a functionally competitive nation with Smithina. Burgundia is very cordial with Ciafulum, mostly to maintain access to the Adriet.
Agriculture & Industry
Burgundia is a major industrial power. Its location and access to resources provide a stable base for industrial infrastructure. Burgundia lacks several navigable waterways, meaning that most cities are located on the coast. Burgundia manufacturers many household items and electronic devices, such as appliances, TV's, furniture, and cars. Burgundia has several oil refineries and operations in the Adriet ocean. Its proximity to the ocean also allows it access to fishing.
Education
Burgundia has a liberal federal education program. State funded schools and colleges provide education to children, who are required to attend primary from age six through age eighteen. Colleges, defined as secondary schools, aren't required, and are more selective in their enrollment.
Infrastructure
Burgundia has modern infrastructure, such as roads and railroads for transport. Burgundia, due to its terrain, also has several thousand tunnels across the country.
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Founding Date
1557
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Alternative Names
Burgundia
Demonym
Burgundian
Government System
Monarchy, Constitutional
Power Structure
Federation
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
The official currency of Burgundia is the International Credit Standard, which issues paper bills.
Major Imports
Burgundia has around only Forty percent arable land, meaning that much of its food is imported.
Legislative Body
Burgundia has an elected body of Senators, which make up the Parliament. Each province of Burgundia has a varied number of representatives, which are elected every four years. The Parliament makes laws, collects taxes and spends the country's budget, scrutinizes the use of the armed forces and the actions of the King and Prime Minister, and to discuss and debate the issues of the country.
Judicial Body
Burgundia has a national court system that is responsible for judging and carrying out the claims of criminal wrongdoings and civil cases in the country. The Prime Minister appoints the judges, which hold the position for 20 years.
Official State Religion
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Ethnicities
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