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== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
===Ingerish Settlement=== | |||
Bromley was discovered on 4 April 1730 by Captain James Henry Orme, who landed in modern-day Portslade. Orme quickly rounded up black indigenous Bromlavians and forced them to be slaves, who were made to chop wood and build homes for white settlers. A note was delivered via boat to the Ingerish government and monarchy in order to inform them of the new discovery, and Harold Cowper (later made Baron Cowper of Winburgh) was offered the role of Governor. Cowper landed on 21 March 1732, where by this time, new land had been discovered by Orme (now known as Dartleddon, Locksdon and Markenhoe). | |||
On 25 March 1732, Cowper signed the Folkstyne Declaration, which established the new Ingerish colony of ''Ingerish Bromlaeg'', the new capital of New Folkstyne, and Cowper as Governor of the colony. Slavery continued to flourish in Ingerish Bromlaeg, and white Ingerish natives were encouraged to migrate to the colony with a promise of economic prosperity. By the time of the 1814 Ingerish-managed Census, white people beagan to outnumber black indigeneous Bromlavians as a result of a combination of the death of slaves and increased migration of Ingerish settlers. | |||
One such family which owned a considerable number of slaves was the Dahl Family. Ivan Dahl, 1st Marquess Dahl, migrated to Ingerish Bromlaeg in 1750 and later became Governor in 1763. His son, Ivan Dahl, 2nd Marquess Dahl, succeeded him and introduced laws which took slaves' rights away and gave white settlers more power over their indigenous counterparts, before dying in office a 11 months into his term. His grandson, Ainsley Dahl, 4th Marquess Dahl, became Governor 20 years after his death. | |||
===Early events=== | |||
After the death of a childless 4th Marquess Dahl in office and the end of the Dahl dynasty, Ingerish Bromlaeg became less stable as a result of the role of Governor being vacated without a trusted successor. As a result, the Ingerish Bromlaegan Army took control of the country while Sir Ashley Wright travelled from Winburgh to take over. There were several small rebellions which were quickly suppressed by the army. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== |
Revision as of 21:53, 5 October 2022
Former Unionist Colony of Bromley | |||
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Motto: "Dum Cresco Spero" I Hope, I Grow | |||
Anthem: I Hope, I Grow | |||
Capital and largest city | Bromley City | ||
Official languages | Ingerish | ||
• Regional languages | Holmic Ostafariuan-Je | ||
Ethnic Groups (2014) | White Bromlavian (48%) Holmic (21%) Black Bromlavian (19%) Others (12%) | ||
Demonym | Bromlavian | ||
Government | Unitary Parliamentary Republic | ||
• Prime Minister of Bromley | Wanda Salazar | ||
• Secretary to the Prime Minister of Bromley | Maria Owle | ||
Legislature | Bromlavian Court | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 107867.7 km2 41651.4 sq mi | ||
Population | |||
• Census (2014) | 9,628,561 | ||
• Density | 89/km2 231/sq mi | ||
HDI (2018) | 0.772 high | ||
Timezone | WUT+3 | ||
Currency | Unionist Pound (U£) (UNP) | ||
Drives on the | left |
The Former Unionist Colony of Bromley, commonly and simply known as Bromley is a sovereign country located in north-eastern Antarephia, off the western coast of the Asperic Ocean. The country borders New Austland to the south-east, AN137f to the south, AN134e to the west and north-west, and Layr to the north. Its capital and largest city is Bromley City and the country is made up of 6 regions, two of which are considered to be autonomous by the Assembly of Nations.
Etymology
History
Ingerish Settlement
Bromley was discovered on 4 April 1730 by Captain James Henry Orme, who landed in modern-day Portslade. Orme quickly rounded up black indigenous Bromlavians and forced them to be slaves, who were made to chop wood and build homes for white settlers. A note was delivered via boat to the Ingerish government and monarchy in order to inform them of the new discovery, and Harold Cowper (later made Baron Cowper of Winburgh) was offered the role of Governor. Cowper landed on 21 March 1732, where by this time, new land had been discovered by Orme (now known as Dartleddon, Locksdon and Markenhoe).
On 25 March 1732, Cowper signed the Folkstyne Declaration, which established the new Ingerish colony of Ingerish Bromlaeg, the new capital of New Folkstyne, and Cowper as Governor of the colony. Slavery continued to flourish in Ingerish Bromlaeg, and white Ingerish natives were encouraged to migrate to the colony with a promise of economic prosperity. By the time of the 1814 Ingerish-managed Census, white people beagan to outnumber black indigeneous Bromlavians as a result of a combination of the death of slaves and increased migration of Ingerish settlers.
One such family which owned a considerable number of slaves was the Dahl Family. Ivan Dahl, 1st Marquess Dahl, migrated to Ingerish Bromlaeg in 1750 and later became Governor in 1763. His son, Ivan Dahl, 2nd Marquess Dahl, succeeded him and introduced laws which took slaves' rights away and gave white settlers more power over their indigenous counterparts, before dying in office a 11 months into his term. His grandson, Ainsley Dahl, 4th Marquess Dahl, became Governor 20 years after his death.
Early events
After the death of a childless 4th Marquess Dahl in office and the end of the Dahl dynasty, Ingerish Bromlaeg became less stable as a result of the role of Governor being vacated without a trusted successor. As a result, the Ingerish Bromlaegan Army took control of the country while Sir Ashley Wright travelled from Winburgh to take over. There were several small rebellions which were quickly suppressed by the army.
Geography
Climate
Subdivisions
Government and Politics
Bromley uses a unicameral system, with politicians regularly meeting at the National Assembly in Bromley City - the current speaker at the National Assembly is Robert Boland. The current Prime Minister as of 21 May 2022 is Wanda Salazar, who is deputised as Secretary to the Prime Minister by Jack Christie - both are members of the governing Bromlavian Labour Party. The current government consists of a left-wing coalition of the Bromlavian Labour Party, Liberal Bromley, Left Progression (formerly Communist Party of Bromley) and Black Voices. The opposition is led by Victor Thatching-Moss and the Bromlavian Conservatives. See Government of Bromley for detailed information
Foreign Relations
Bromley has had historically had a strained relationship with its neighbouring countries, Layr and New Austland. Minor conflicts often occur across the border, most notably in Kaytown on the New Austland border. Conflicts are usually related to territory and the issue of which country owns which part, with New Austlanders claiming ownership of Kaytown (Most countries recognise Kaytown as being part of Bromley). The Lyrian Government claims ownership of the autonomous region of Barkenfry due to its large Holmic population, while it is internationally recognised by most countries as being part of Bromley. This is a main issue in Bromlavian politics.
Bromley became a member of the Antarephian Coalition in 2015 following a referendum held by Prime Minister Julia Mary Stobart's Labour government, in which 61% voted FOR, and 39% voted AGAINST. This was seen as a turning point in improving Bromley's international reputation and cooperation, but led to several violent protests in more conservative parts of the country due to Layr's involvement in the organisation, meaning that border rules would have to be relaxed, and free movement between the two countries allowed. During a vote to accept Bromley's accession, Layr chose to veto it but then chose to abstain on another vote 2 weeks later, thus allowing Bromley to enter the organisation.
Members of the Antarephian Parliament for Bromley
Member | Party | AC Parliament affiliation | Constituency | Notes |
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Kevin Randall | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
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Erbale | Leader of S-D/S in Antarephian Parliament |
Jules Timpson | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
|
Erbale | |
Myra Wanstead-Bird | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
|
Erbale | |
Sam Djabadi | Bromlavian Conservatives | C
|
Erbale | |
William Percy | Bromlavian Conservatives | C
|
Erbale | |
Alfred McEwan | For Bromley | F
|
Erbale | |
Madene Seggè | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
|
Barkenfry | |
Pav-Kyl Donga | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
|
Barkenfry | |
Oscar Ballington | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
|
Barkenfry | |
Chiir èRemon | Communist Party of Bromley | L
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Barkenfry | |
Hendon Thatcher | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
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Lawrence | |
Lara McMartin | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
|
Lawrence | |
Winston Pargeter | Bromlavian Conservatives | C
|
Lawrence | |
Joshua Williamson-Turner | Bromlavian Conservatives | C
|
Lawrence | |
John Wright | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
|
Aderlard | |
Helga Gwent | Bromlavian Conservatives | C
|
Aderlard | |
Jane Felltham | Green Earth | G
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Aderlard | |
Dankit Lekanstig | Bromlavian Conservatives | C
|
Rafferty | |
Jon Daniels | Bromlavian Conservatives | C
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Rafferty | |
Leula Falstok | Bromlavian Conservatives | C
|
Rafferty | |
Lucan Player | Left Progression | L
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Rafferty | |
Mek Gastedigetik | Liberal Bromley | LR
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Westrange | |
Hira Estok | Liberal Bromley | LR
|
Westrange | |
Nolwenn Fragstid | Bromlavian Labour Party | S-D/S
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Westrange |
List of Heads of State
Heads of State of Bromley
Economy
Demographics
Population
The Bromlavian Census records the country's population through a compulsory survey every 10 years during a year ending in XXX4. The most recent census was carried out in 2014, and the next one is due to be carried out in 2024. Some have complained about the census' accuracy in regards to population counts, as some rural off-grid communities are unreachable, and therefore the population is estimated to be higher than it is.
Census population figures
Year of census | Population | Change |
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1804 | 1,681,518 | |
1814 | 1,753,003 | +4.3% |
1824 | 2,190,214 | +24.9% |
1834 | 2,372,576 | +8.3% |
1844 | 2,890,057 | +21.8% |
1854 | 3,133,559 | +8.4% |
1864 | 3,992,124 | +27.4% |
1874 | 4,544,912 | +13.8% |
1884 | 5,309,125 | +16.8% |
1894 | 5,582,439 | +5.1% |
1904 | 5,867,102 | +5.0% |
1914 | 6,219,791 | +6.0% |
1924 | 5,993,018 | -3.6% |
1934 | 6,103,512 | +1.8% |
1944 | 7,805,100 | +27.9% |
1954 | 7,984,681 | +2.3% |
1964 | 8,294,914 | +3.9% |
1974 | 6,984,681 | -15.8% |
1984 | 7,710,994 | +10.4% |
1994 | 8,857,129 | +14.9% |
2004 | 9,136,105 | +3.1% |
2014 | 9,628,561 | +5.4% |
Health
Bromley has a nationalised healthcare system, where Bromlavians pay taxes towards the BHS (Bromlavian Health Service). The government also dedicates part of its annual budget to Bromley's healthcare system. A study by the Antarephian Health Board scored Bromley's healthcare system with 59%, noting that capacity and quality of care were big issues. The current Health Secretary who oversees the system is Ggreg Ellinn, of the Bromlavian Labour Party.
Education
Ethnicity
Languages
Bromley's official national language is Ingerish, owing to its history as an Ingerish colony. The Bromlavian curriculum requires that schools in all regions teach the Ingerish language. There are two regional languages in Bromley: Holmic, which is spoken by families from the Holmic Islands, Layr and the autonomous region of Barkenfry, and Ostafariuan-Je which is spoken by residents of the autonomous region of Westrange as well as descendants from black Bromlavian tribal groups.
Signs in Erbale, Lawrence, Aderlard and Rafferty are mainly in Ingerish. In Barkenfry, it is common for signs to be solely in Holmic, but official road/train signs etc. must be bilingual. In Westrange, this is also the case in regards to Ostafariuan-Je.