Byalia

Kingdom of Byalia Королевство Бялия
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Capital	Byalgorod and largest city
Official language(s)	Byalic
Official religion(s)	Nazarene
Demonym	Byalic
- Adjective	Byalic
Government	Feudal aristocratic monarchy
- King	Vedran Pavlovich
- Legislature	Soveshtanie
Establishment	1690 AN
Area	623,232 km2 (1690) 240,631 mi2
Population	11,218,176 (1690)
Currency	Zolotnik
Calendar	Norton
Time zone(s)	CMT−12
Mains electricity	220 V, 50 Hz
Driving side	Right
Track gauge	1,435 mm
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Abbreviation	BYA BY

Byalia (Byalic: Бялия) officially the Kingdom of Byalia (Byalic: Королевство Бялия) is a country located in the northwest of the continent of Cibola. The country declared independence in 1690 AN, unifying three main Nazarene groups: Pravoslovni, Katozi and Pratesi.

Geography

Byalic topographic relief map.
     Lowlands (0-500m)
     Midlands (500-1500m)
     Highlands (1500-2000m)
     Mountain ranges (2000m+)

Situated in northwestern Cibola, the country lies between longtitudes 20° and 40° South and latitudes 180° and 160° West. The country covers land area of 623,232 km² (240,631 mi²). Byalia doesn't border any MCS recognized country. The country consists of two landmasses - Osnotrovo Island, which constitutes 81.4% of total Byalic land, and the lands commonly referred to as Prekozemlye (Byalic: Прекоземлѥ, meaning Outlands), situated on the Cibolan mainland. Prekozemlye are incorporated in one Grand Duchy, Udesa, while Osnotrovo is organised into the Grand Duchy of Byalgorod. These two landmasses are divided by Strait of Byalia. Byalia is predominantly flat country, with midlands, highlands and mountain ranges situated in the Osnotrovo's centre. The highest point is Petoglav in Naiverh mountain range, with the elevation of 2,228 meters.

Politics

Law and criminal justice

Byalia has a civil law, a codified legal system, however it is almost entirely influenced by theological elements coming from Nazarene Holy Scripture.

The country has three levels of judicial system: Basic Court, High Court and Supreme Court. Each court has its own responsibility, in accordance with the severity of crime. Compared to other countries, Byalia has a harsh, retributive criminal justice system.

Law enforcement is the responsibility of the Byalic Police, which is subordinate to the Advisory of Internal Affairs. National security and counterintelligence are the responsibility of the Intelligence Service (OS).

Foreign affairs

As of 1694 AN, Byalia has established official diplomatic relations with 11 countries and USSO. Foreign affairs are the resposibility of Advisory of Diplomacy and Intelligence. Byalic foreign policy is focused on achieving mutual economic benefits through trade and cooperation between governments.

Military

The Byalic military is the highest authority in the country's defense system and in charge of deployment and preparation of the Armed Forces in peace and war. The commander-in-chief is the king, closely cooperating with Advisor of Defence. Grand Dukes lead field armies, and are responsible for their coordinations in accordance to the commands of the higher authority. Conscription is in force, therefore all men aged 18 and above are required to serve basic military service for one year. Women are serving on volunteer basis, with the only requirements being aged 18 or above and not being married.

Administrative divisions

Byalia is a feudal state, meaning that each administrative division is ruled by nobles of varying degrees of superiority. Byalia is divided into grand duchies, duchies, counties and lordships. As of 1690, there are two grand duchies and eight duchies.

Demographics

As of 1690 census, Byalia has a population of 11,218,176 and a population density of 18 people per square kilometre (46.6 people per square mile). According to the data collected in the past, Byalics enjoy a steady annual population growth between 2.4% and 3.4% in the past couple of decades. Records show that the only time Byalic population have seen a decrease was during the Alexandrian Flu.

Ethnic groups

Ethnically speaking, Byalia is considered a homogenous country, with the dominant ethnic group, Byalics, being 93.6% of the country's ethnic composition. The second largest ethnic group are Batavians (4.1%), followed by Alexandrians, constituting 2.2% of the population. Batavians and Alexandrians are concentrated in urban areas of the Grand Duchy of Udesa. Other ethnic groups make up 0.1% of population.

Ethnicity in Byalia (1690)

  Byalics (93.6%)

  Batavians (4.1%)

  Alexandrians (2.2%)

  Other (0.1%)

Ethnicity in Byalia (1690 census)

Ethnic group (subgroup)
	Number	%
Byalics	10,500,192	93.6%
Byalics: Pravoslovni	8,346,313	74.4%
Byalics: Katozi	1,806,116	16.1%
Byalics: Pratesi	347,763	3.1%
Batavians	457,945	4.1%
Alexandrians	246,800	2.2%
Other	13,239	0.1%
Total	11,218,176	100%

Religion

Religion plays a big role in Byalic society. According to the 1690 poll, 88.7% of the religious population practice their religion on daily basis, while additional 7.9% practice it on weekly basis. The most dominant religion in Byalia is Nazarene. There are three Nazarene denominations present in the country; Byalic subgroup Pravoslovni practice Orthodoxy, Katozi and Alexandrians practice Catholicism, while Pratesi are Protestant adherents. Despite the trend of each ethnic group choosing a dominant denomination, Batavians are the only notable ethnic group without an absolute majority, with Catholicism and Protestantism being almost equal in adherence. The patron saint of Byalia is Saint Pavlo, who is also the most recognized national symbol.

Religion in Byalia (1690)

  Orthodox Nazarene (74.4%)

  Catholic Nazarene (20.0%)

  Protestant Nazarene (5.0%)

  Other (0.6%)

Religion in Byalia (1690 census)

Ethnic group	Orthodox Nazarene	%	Catholic Nazarene	%	Protestant Nazarene	%	Other	%
Byalics	8,345,113	79.5	1,805,516	17.2	346,090	3.3	3,473	0.0
Batavians	488	0.1	210,645	46.0	204,234	44.6	42,578	9.3
Alexandrians	1,047	0.4	225,556	91.4	8,124	3.3	12,073	4.9
Other	5,482	41.4	1,244	9.4	966	7.3	5,547	41.9
Total	8,352,130	74.4	2,242,961	20.0	559,414	5.0	63,671	0.6