|
|||||||
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|||||||
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|||||||
The
Province of Madland
Ministry of Transitional Affairs
Report on
The Province of Madland
For
The Empire of Antica
Table of Contents
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
|
River |
Source |
End |
|
Archel |
Near
Solchton, Gradlia |
Lernia
Bay |
|
Nevai |
Northwest
Mts. |
Geneva,
MS |
|
Sofia |
Angrell
Mts. |
Archan
Lake |
|
Carvajal |
Sofia
R. |
Cheria
Bay |
|
Municia |
Sofia
R. |
Archel
R. |
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 17th 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.
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
report on the
province of madland for the empire of antica
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 |