The Province of Madland
Ministry of Transitional Affairs

 

 

Report on

 

The Province of Madland

 

For

 

The Empire of Antica

 

Table of Contents

 

I.                    Geography and Population

II.                 Climate

III.               Government

IV.              Economy

V.                 Energy and Natural Resources

VI.              Industry

VII.            Communications

VIII.         Timetable of the Transition

 

Geneva, Madland

I. Geography and Population

Report on the province of madland for the empire of antica

Madland is a very fertile, productive land. It is divided into west and east by the mighty Archel River, which runs north from the mountains to the sea in the south. The north of Madland is very mountainous while the center and south are plains. The south borders the sea. The Archel River provides Madland with hydroelectric power and water for agriculture, industry and personal use (through the Greater Archel River Valley Authority, or GARVA).

Main Rivers of Madland

 

Madland has two mountain ranges: the Northwest Mts. and the Angrell Mts. (to the NNE of Madland). The highest peak in Madland is in the Northwest Mountains: Mt. Lacara, 30,020 ft.

The total population of Madland is 40,978,155 (2003 estimate). The entire population of Madland speaks a second language other than English: 100% English and French.

Madland is divided into 6 provinces, or “departments”. There are 5 mainland departments and one overseas department.

Mainland Provinces (5)	Population (2004 est.)
Madland-sardinia (MS)	15,159,000
Franciscania (FR)	12,715,177
Kettle (KE)	6,829,692
Nubinaria (NR)	3,170,000
Gradlia (GD)	1,104,286
Overseas Province (1)	----------------------
New Puerto Rico (NPR)	2,000,000
total	40,978,155

 

populations of cities with over 1 m. inhabitants

1.      Geneva, MS – 10,277,869: The capital and largest city of Madland. The city is located at the end of the Nevai River. It has been the center of Madlandian culture, philosophy, commerce, government and progress for more than 1,000 years. It is also a big tourism center, due to its ability to preserve its traditional structure while accommodating more than 10 m. inhabitants.

2.      Franciscania, FR – 9,100,000: Franciscania is Madland’s largest seaport, which makes it home of the Imperial Naval Command. Franciscania has a rich cultural and historical fabric, deeply rooted in patriotism and military tradition.

3.      Kettle City, KE – 4,181,600: Located in the heart of Madland, Kettle City is Madland’s agricultural and industrial center. Kettle City is an important center for health and life research and the development of space and environmental technology.

4.      Rennes, NR – 1,879,998: Built in the 17^th century as the capital of the department of Nubinar, Rennes is a beautiful city spread out over four islands interconnected with bridges. Rennes is an important tourism center due to its casinos, luxurious resorts and beautiful beaches.

5.      San Juan Bautista, GD – 1,100,000: San Juan Bautista is a major port in Madland and it is also Madland’s religious center (its name means St. John the Baptist in Spanish). San Juan Bautista is home to Madland’s wine industry. It has offshore oil potential.

6.      Edgardia, MS – 1,000,074: Example of modern city planning, it was built between 1948 and 1958. It was inaugurated after 10 years of meticulous and detail-oriented construction in 1959. It is named in honor of Emperor Edgard I. It is the country’s financial center.

II. Climate

report on the province of madland for the empire of antica

Climate varies greatly throughout Madland. In the coastal south, it is warm and sunny with hot summers. The spring is mildly cool and rainfall is more evenly distributed. The mountainous north is cool temperate, but has cold winters. Rainfall is less evenly distributed over the year.

City	Temp. January	Temp. July	Annual Rainfall
Geneva	68.4 ° F	88.4 ° F	30”
Franciscania	65 ° F	89.1 ° F	34.5”
San Juan Bautista	69.1 ° F	87.9 ° F	31.9”
Kettle City	29 ° F	74.3 ° F	42.6”
New San Juan	75 ° F	92.1 ° F	20.1”

 

III. Government

report on the province of madland for the empire of antica

The Emperor of the Madlandians, King of the Union of Madland, Grand Duke of New Puerto Rico, Commanding Officer of the Division Madlandien, Minister of Transitional and Economic Affairs Edgard II Albert Portela.

in august of 2004, the people of Madland endorsed a union with the Empire of Antica. A Transitional Government was created and consisted of the following:

Ø      Governor: HG Lord Pontmercy, Monarchist Coalition Party (2004)

Ø      Minister of Transitional and Economic Affairs: HIM Edgard II (2004)

Ø      Minister of Culture, History and Information: Jorge Tuvallia, Burning Torches Party (2004)

Ø      Minister of Security and Defense: HRH Prince Enrique Portela, Monarchist Coalition Party (2001)

 IV. Economy

report on the province of madland for the empire of antica

Agriculture accounted for an estimated 3% of GDP in 2003, industry 33% and services 63%.

A successful privatization program has led to a period of increased revenue for the government. Privatization proceeds from 1992 to 2000 amounted to approximately US$100bn.

A second privatization program is on the works for the Madlandian Broadcasting and Communications Corporation (MBCC), the Greater Archel Valley Authority and Electricité de Madland.

Real GDP growth was 3.2% in 1998, 2.9% in 1999 and 3.4% in 2000. For 2001 a growth rate of 4.0% was forecast. Total GDP in 1999 was US$ 1,436 bn.

In 1997, public spending was cut by an extra 10,000m reales. The budget for 1998 envisaged no further cuts in public spending (but an increase in line with inflation forecast at 1.5%); and a reduction in the public deficit from 3.1% of GDP to 2.8% of GDP.

Revenue and Expenditure in 1 bn. reales:

	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002
Revenue	4,420.6	4,494.5	4,587.4	4,899.3	5,098.2
Expenditure	4,672.9	4,709.8	4,700.9	4,745.0	5,000.0

 

The unit of currency is the Madlandian real (MR or R), which consists of 100 cents. In Feb. 1998 foreign exchange reserves were US$ 28,035m. and in January 2000 gold reserves were 97.24m. troy oz. Inflation in 1999 was 0.3%, with a rate of 0.8% in 2000.

The central bank and bank of issue is the Imperial Central Bank of Madland, founded in 1610. The government owns 49.9% of the stock, all of it controlled by HIM’s Treasury. The Governor of the Bank is appointed by the Emperor on the advice of the Provincial Governor, and he remains in his position until he is dismissed or until he resigns.

In 1996, there were two major stock exchanges: Geneva Stock Exchange and the Edgardia Stock Exchange. There are stock exchanges in other cities, but trading is very limited in them.

Both metric and U.S systems are widely used. Official system is the metric.

V. Energy and Natural Resources

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The state-owned monopoly of Electricité de Madland is responsible for power generation and supply. Installed capacity was 108,000 MW in 1997. Electricity production in 1998: 480.9 bn. KWh, 79.8% was from GARVA’s hydroelectric, nuclear and solar facilities.

Despite having huge oil reserves, Madland’s oil and gas industries are very underdeveloped. Proven oil reserves totaled 167.7 bn. bbls. Oil production began in 1970 by the then 100% state-owned Madland Oil Company (today known as MadlandOil and 29% state-owned) Output in 1999 (in 1,000 tons) totaled 88,013.

Production comes from four major oil fields, mostly in the provinces of Nubinaria and New Puerto Rico.

In 2000, natural gas reserves were 5,800bn. cu. meters; output in 1999 was 10m. cu. meters.

By the end of 2000 there were 9,369 wind turbines with a total rated power of 6,094.8 MW.

Madland is rich in minerals, and is a major producer of chrome.

Production of principal minerals (in 1,000 tons) was:

	1995	2000	2001	2002	2003
Coal	4,211	3,377	3,515	3,646	3,798
Lignite	55,038	56,031	57,000	56,100	55,122
Chrome	1,270	2,091	1,279	1,646	1,777
Copper	3,346	2,928	3,559	3,795	4,110
Magnetite	1,280	1,928	2,342	2,051	1,876
Boron	5,778	4,995	6,280	5,987	6,309
Iron	2,088	4,995	6,280	5,987	6,433
Uranium	2,122	2,493	2,098	1,987	1,102
Nickel	4,600	4,734	4,902	4,745	5,100
Aluminum	7,890	6,102	6,984	7,546	7,498
Platinum	1,980	2,111	2,298	2,399	2,564

 

Precious metals are mined mainly in Kettle and Nubinar (gold); and Madland-Sardinia (silver).

In 2000 the agricultural sector employed 1,869,000. Agriculture accounts for 14.5% of exports and 11.4% of imports.

In 1998, there were 980,000 holdings (avg. size 42 ha), down from 1,075,615 in 1988.

Yield for principal crops: (in 1,000 tons)

	1998	1999	2000
Wheat	39,809	37,002	37,529
Sugarbeets	31,156	32,919	31,454
Corn	15,191	15,656	16,469
Barley	10,591	9,539	9,927
Potatoes	6,053	6,645	6,652
Oats	658	551	503
Sorghum	361	328	400

 

Production of principal fruit crops (in 1,000 tons) as follows:

	1998	1999	2000
Apples	2,210	2,667	2,537
Peaches	202	280	301
Melons	324	322	314
Pears	260	300	271
Plums	205	185	214
Oranges	870	875	988
Grapes	1,216	1,611	1,619
Mangoes	85	100	177

 

Total fruit and vegetable production in 1999 was 30,209,000 tons. Other important vegetables include tomatoes (922,000 tons), carrots (671,000 tons), cauliflowers (425,000 tons), green beans (383,000 tons) and onions (249,000 tons). Wine production in 1999: 6,265,000 tonnes. Sugarcane, plantains and coffee are main crops in New Puerto Rico. Production in 1997 (1,000 tons); sugarcane: 307; plantains: 76; coffee: 66.

In 2000, forest covered 15.05m. ha. 73% of the forest is private; 26% is state-owned. Timber production in 1999 was 36.38m. cu. meters.

In 1998 there were 6,074 fishing vessels totaling (in 1996) 176,356 GRT (gross registered tons), and 16, 556 fishermen. Catch in 1999 was 578,071 tons, of which 573,571 tons were from marine waters.

VI. Industry

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According to the Edgardia Tribune Survey (ET 500) published in May 2004, the largest companies in Madland were Portela Enterprises (market capitalization of US$102,903.1m.), Madland Telecom (market capitalization of US$96,657.4m.) and Vranscia Mobile (market capitalization of US$69,197.8m).

In 1997, the chief industries in Madland: steel, chemicals, aircraft, armaments, transportation, electronic equipment, tourism, oil and wine.

VII. Communications

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In 1998 there was 893,310 km of road, including 10,300 km of motorway.

The Imperial Rail Company operates the national railway system; it is 60% state-owned. In 1997, there was 33,769 km of track, 1/3 of it electrified. Services from San Juan Bautista to New Puerto Rico through the Millennium Tunnel began in 2000.

Main international airports are at Geneva (Francis Joseph I International), Franciscania (Franciscania City Int’l), New San Juan (Luis Muñoz Marín Int’l.) and Kettle City (Greater Kettle Int’l). The national airline is AirMadland, 49% state-owned.

VIII. Timetable for the Transition

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The 2004 Transitional Government has to yet establish a final timetable for the complete transition; the transition is expected to take at least two full months.

1.      Transitional Government officially takes possession through an Imperial decree or a resolution from the Antican Senate installing the Transitional Government.

2.      The Transitional Council of Government will begin to draft a provincial Charter.

3.      Once the Charter is drafted, a referendum will be called to ratify the Charter or an Imperial decree will ratify the Charter.

4.      Once the Charter is ratified, the Transitional Government will disband allowing for elections.

5.      The new government will take possession two weeks following the announcement of the election results.