Factbook of Poafmeria

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Basic Information

Country Name: People’s Republic of Poafmeria (Poafmersia in local language)

Flag: (TBC)

Coat of Arms: (TBC)

Anthem: Glory to the Potato

Capital: Fiskadaha City

Official Language: Pofmer

Religion: Numerous, including Supris, Animism, and Forest Spirits (Religion census were banned in Poafmeria under the Privacy to Informations Act of 3975)

Government Type: Unicameral Parliamentary Constitutional republic

Head of State/Government: President Pikashru Nakisan

Legislature: General Assembly (Ridimag)

Key Events
Formation of State: 3610

First Sitting of the Ridimag: 3616

Constitution of Codagre: 3797

The Reformation Constitution: 3846

Current Constitution: 3946


Area: 640,000 km2

Population: 38 million (4033)


GDP Total: 1.1 trillion Totatoes (4034)

GDP Per Capita: 1730 Totatoes per pax

Currency: Totatoes (PFT)


Date format: DD/MM/YYYY

Driving side: Right

Internet tld: .pf


Introduction

People's Republic of Poafmeria (PRPF) is home to approximately 400 million people, the nation dreams of achieving the impossible. From banning automobiles to a low Gini coefficient, PRPF aims to become the shining beacon of the world. People in PRPF tend to have very conservative views of things, and as compared to other people around the multiverse, might have very different thinking methods and opinions on issue.


History of PRPF

The nation was formed by a group of farmers in 3610, who wanted to breakaway from the ruling class in their nation and create a socialist nation where everyone is treated equally, rather than be split by classes. The people moved to a relatively isolated plot of land in the middle of nothingness, and declared the land to be theirs. Then, the nation's leaders decided to name this new country PotatoFarmers, after the huge group of people that was the backbone of the new nation's economy. It was, however, not until 3808 before it became enshrined in the Constitution of PRPF that PotatoFarmers shall remain the country's name in recognition of our pioneers. This, however, was changed in 4026 as the Government wanted the nation to have a better name to give others a better impression, so it was renamed Poafmeria, after the native group Poafmer.

The country held its first democratic elections in 3616, one of the first countries to do so. The nation's first leader, the Honorable Founder Bokakis Sochra, helped to steer the country in its turbulent times where other nations were looking at our country with great interest and consistently tested the limits of our nation. However, the Honorable Sochra helped to defend our nation from foreign influence, and steered the nation to become a nation which others want to make friends with.

The nation's experiment with democracy is not smooth sailing, and this has always been something that was recorded in our history books. Between 3760 and 3845, the country was led by Chief Minister Hindrahsa Codagre, who was the country's longest serving leader of over 85 years. However, Mr Codagre was increasingly power hungry, and he created laws that allowed the Chief Minister (now our President) huge powers. During his rule, despite the improvement in our economy, it was always remembered as "a dark time for democracy" because of how he had destroyed the system of giving people a voice. It was not until 3845 before Mr Codagre's government was toppled and replaced with a grand coalition of parties, such as the Kibi Party, the Congress Party, the Bijara Party, and the Socialist Party. This marked the start of an era of change of Poafmeria, and helped to restore the country's democracy. As a result, the country now has many laws that ensures that the Ridimag does not hold as much power as before, with the Podimag and the Hebisti (the Local Assembly) getting rights to control their respective towns and regions. De-centralised power thus became a unique feature of Poafneria.


Government and Politics

The PRPF is a representative democracy, where parties are given seats in the Ridimag (the General Assembly) based on vote share and not by any form of first-past-the-post system. The Ridimag meets to discuss issues that matters the entire nation, including the country's foreign relations as well as passing legislation that have been put up in the World Assembly. The election of the Ridimag is held once every 8 years (as compared to 4 for the State Assemblies - the Podimag), with the next Ridimag election due in 4040. The last election in 4032 was won by the Kibi Party for the 8th consecutive election, led by the incumbent President Pikashru Nakisan.

President Nakisan, who is 54 this year, is the son of the former President Nakara Nakisan, and a member of the Nakisan family, which has been a key part of the nation's politics. The Kibi Party, of which he is a member, was founded in 3804.

The Ridimag consists of 12 ministries, as well as 3 permanent parliamentary committees (PPC). The ministries include: Ministry of Home Affairs; Ministry of Law; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Education; Ministry of Social and Family Affairs; Ministry of Economic Affairs; Ministry of Transport; Ministry of Environment and Energy Affairs; Ministry of Health; Ministry of Culture, Media and Sport. The PPCs include: Committee of Affairs pertaining to International Trade; Committee of Regional Affairs; Committee of Veteran Affairs.


Society

Poafmeria is a firm believer of utilitarianism. By a referendum in 3861, the people have chosen to give up many of their civil rights in exchange for societal stability, as well as the freedom to enjoy various benefits such as universal health care. As a result, many foreigners who visit PRPF consistantly view the nation as a form of dictatorship where civil rights are oppressed, whereas the citizens are very happy with the current arrangement and do not fret about losing these rights. The people openly praise the use of cameras around the nation, the implementation of laws forbidding drug usage, as well as the recent ban on automobiles. Many people, however, mistaken our society as being backward, and that clearly is a misunderstanding. The nation is very open to discussion of sensitive topics such as being a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The government recognizes this, and chose to take a neutral stance in the discussion of such issues.

Poafmeria is home to more than 15 ethnic communities, and prides itself on being multi-religious and multi-racial. Policies adopted in the country are carefully studied to ensure little to no form of discrimination is allowed, whether positive or negative. The country also has a very progressive tax and welfare system, such that the income gap is relatively small as compared to many other nations around the world.


Geography

Spanning over 640,000 km², Poafmeria is a relatively large nation for its population size. It is split into 10 states, namely: Bikasta, Cochas, Dalaris, Forche, Gikash, Hitimatias, Nitrishi-pai, Piskn, Ramadau Trish, Tikahs. The country is home to various famous mountains including Mount Kinabaru, Mount Restiahs, and Mount Hasrs, the highest of which (Mount Kinabaru) is approximately 6822 meters above sea level.
 
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OOC/ICish: Calendar Clarifications
Dates are slightly weirder, because Poafmeria uses a different calendar system from what is normally translated to IRL. In Poafmeria, one year in the local calendar approximately translated to half a year IRL. This means every odd year in Poafmeria would be the first half of an IRL year, while every even year would be the second half of an IRL year.
Poafmerian years are split into 9 months, with 21 days in every odd month and 20 days in every even month.

To make it less confusing OOC, I will include the approximate IRL dates in brackets for your info.

Mod: This is neither permitted nor necessary. We already understand that nobody wants to RP certain things for realistic amounts of time, like being war-ravaged, being in a recession, having a stale government, etc. We do have tolerances and mechanisms for letting you get out of those situations faster; we've done it before. But, what you cannot do is mess with physics. -Sil

EDIT: Post changed/clarified after note above
 
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