Houtenland (/ˈɦɑu̯.tə(n).lant/)

Houtenland is a primarily Dutch-speaking, fairly large country with a population of ≈34,000,000. They are heavily wooded in most places and work to preserve their forests in modern times, often giving up wood-based products for more environmentally friendly ones. Many businesses have legal “tree-cutting areas” where the trees in the area sectioned off for them are the only ones they cut for production.

Structure

President, Vice President, Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch

Culture

To tourists and foreigners, many from Houtenland are generally friendly. They tend to be pretty happy, with the percent of the population that describes themselves as satisfied being 89.7% from a recent census. The major religious belief in Houtenland is agnosticism, although there is not an official one.

Assets

Houtenland is a wealthy country, amassing ≈HLD 2,517,000,000 at current. This is equal to around 4,278,900,000 USD.

History

Historically, because of its rich forests and high wealth, Houtenland has been the victim of many conquest attempts. So far, all have failed. One attempt, called conquista del bosque, came strikingly close in 1776, nearly assuming control of the country’s executive branch, until the leader of the conquest was killed by a citizen by means of gunshot.

Demography and Population

Population - ≈34 million Mostly consists of @Houtenlandsen people

Territories

Half of the Sallen continent, and some polar territories.

Military

Houtenland has 4 military branches: the Army, the Navy (which also functions as the Coast Guard), the Air Force, and the recently added Space Force.

Technological Level

Houtenland excels in technology and science. They are extremely proficient in advancing tech to be used widespread and for the military. They are very good with gun production to be used in wars, as most civilian gun usage is prohibited.

Religion

Most of the population practices agnosticism, however it is not uncommon for people to practice other religions as well.

Laws

[WIP]
Gun usage by the general populace is prohibited except for hunting. This is a federal offense and results in confiscation of weapons and up to 20 years in federal detention.
Poaching is a felony and will result in up to 20 years in federal detention. 
 The Houtenlandsen fox and Houtenlandsen dart frog are nationally protected animals and are not to be hunted. 
 Recording of national alarms is illegal. This results in a fine of up to HLD 250,000.
Playing them on live TV or radio is even more illegal. This is a felony and will place you in jail for up to 5 years.

Agriculture & Industry

One of Houtenland’s largest income sources is tourism. For whatever reason, they have also developed a large dog breeding industry, spanning across many lands. It’s exceedingly strange because most people in Houtenland claim to prefer cats.

Education

Houtenland excels in education, with over 98% of the population being literate. Many people from other areas nearby like to travel to Houtenland for education.

Het bos overspannend, zo gracieus en licht

Founding Date

1643

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Alternative Names

Overspannen (by some neighboring areas), Bigass Forest (S

Demonym

Houtenlandsen

Leader Title

President

Currency

Houtenland Dollar (HLD). Equal to 1.7x USD.

Major Exports

Lots of exported dog breeds.

Legislative Body

President, Legislative Branch

Judicial Body

Judicial Branch

Executive Body

President and Vice President, along with police stations

Official Languages

• Dutch
• English

Related Ethnicities

• Houtenlandsen