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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.
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.
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'''Heads of State of Bromley'''
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|-
! colspan="9" | [[File:Bromley_Flag_Update_August_2021.png|30px]] Prime Minister of the Former Unionist Colony of Bromley
|-
! №
! Portrait
! colspan="2" style="width:120px;"| Prime Minister
! Term of office
! Party
! Constituency
! Notes
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|25
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Sir_Cameron_Gordon_Graham_Nicholson.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Lord Roland Harting of Dartleddon'''<br><small>(1878-1951)
| style="text-align:center;"|12 November 1931<br />–<br />22 September 1940
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Dartleddon
| style="text-align:center;"|Resigned due to ill health
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|26
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Ann_Rutherford-publicity.JPG|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''The Lady Harting of Dartleddon'''<br><small>(1903-1996)
| style="text-align:center;"|22 September 1940<br />–<br />22 September 1940
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|City South East
| style="text-align:center;"|Serving while Lord Harting in ill health, resigned for husband to replace her
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|27
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Sir_Cameron_Gordon_Graham_Nicholson.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Lord Roland Harting of Dartleddon'''<br><small>(1878-1951)
| style="text-align:center;"|22 September 1940<br />–<br />9 December 1951
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Dartleddon
| style="text-align:center;"|Continued term
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|28
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Sir_Richard_Amyatt_Hull.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Askin Pimm'''<br><small>(1889-1971)
| style="text-align:center;"|9 December 1951<br />–<br />13 May 1957
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Dartleddon
| style="text-align:center;"|
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|29
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Sir_Keith_Joseph,_Bt_in_1964.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#FF0000; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Robert Miltoney'''<br><small>(1909-1985)
| style="text-align:center;"|13 May 1957<br />–<br />2 May 1961
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Labour Party
| style="text-align:center;"|Haddenham
| style="text-align:center;"|
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|30
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Hans_Mayer.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Jan Pimm'''<br><small>(1911-1967)
| style="text-align:center;"|2 May 1961<br />–<br />28 April 1965
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Torvill
| style="text-align:center;"|
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|31
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:George_C_Wallace.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#800080; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Arthur John Adams'''<br><small>(1916-1975)
| style="text-align:center;"|28 April 1965<br />–<br />7 July 1974
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromley Defence Party
| style="text-align:center;"|South Neames
| style="text-align:center;"|Sole party dictatorship, overthrown in 1974 coup
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|32
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Jordi_Pujol_1978_(cropped).jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#FFFF00; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Shawn Acosta'''<br><small>(1930-2012)
| style="text-align:center;"|11 August 1974<br />–<br />13 May 1977
| style="text-align:center;"|Citizen's Interest Group
| style="text-align:center;"|éRacet South
| style="text-align:center;"|Party disbanded + election called in 1977
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|33
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Richard_Lamm_(CO).png|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Jaycob Dean'''<br><small>(1914-1979)
| style="text-align:center;"|13 May 1977<br />–<br />13 December 1979
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Hartley Green
| style="text-align:center;"|Died in office
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|34
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Clare_Short_at_the_Energy_Conference_2015_crop.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Wendy Cameron'''<br><small>(1930-2015)
| style="text-align:center;"|13 December 1979<br />–<br />7 May 1993
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Warroad South
| style="text-align:center;"|
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|35
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Pat_Dodson_2010.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#FF0000; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Bavin Costek'''<br><small>(1942-)
| style="text-align:center;"|7 May 1993<br />–<br />1 September 1996
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Labour Party
| style="text-align:center;"|Sint Willibrordus
| style="text-align:center;"|Resigned due to affair with Conservative MP
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|36
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Alistair_Darling_2014.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#FF0000; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Ian Jessops'''<br><small>(1951-)
| style="text-align:center;"|1 September 1996<br />–<br />18 May 2001
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Labour Party
| style="text-align:center;"|Tamwill
| style="text-align:center;"|
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|37
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Andrew_Wallace.png|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Andrew Bitterford'''<br><small>(1963-)
| style="text-align:center;"|18 May 2001<br />–<br />9 January 2003
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Thorpes
| style="text-align:center;"|Lost vote of no confidence
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|38
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Prime_Minister_Amadou_Gon_Coulibaly_(cropped).jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Ibrahim Idris'''<br><small>(1950-2020)
| style="text-align:center;"|9 January 2003<br />–<br />21 April 2006
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Narthwich
| style="text-align:center;"|
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|39
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Portrait_of_Iveta_Radičová.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#FF0000; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Julia Mary Stobart'''<br><small>(1955-)
| style="text-align:center;"|21 April 2006<br />–<br />6 May 2019
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Labour Party
| style="text-align:center;"|Imerdaynham
| style="text-align:center;"|Stepped down during election campaign for health reasons
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|40
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Official_portrait_of_Rt_Hon_David_Lammy_MP_crop_2.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Winston Hargreaves'''<br><small>(1964-2020)
| style="text-align:center;"|6 May 2019<br />–<br />11 December 2020
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Colsex
| style="text-align:center;"|Assassinated
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|41
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Official_portrait_of_Lee_Anderson_MP_crop_2.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#0000FF; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Mark Ashford'''<br><small>(1961-)
| style="text-align:center;"|11 December 2020<br />–<br />4 March 2021
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Conservatives
| style="text-align:center;"|Ironforge
|
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|42
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Official_portrait_of_Fleur_Anderson_MP_crop_2.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#FF0000; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Sally Hansen'''<br><small>(1978-)
| style="text-align:center;"|4 March 2021<br />–<br />21 May 2022
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Labour Party
| style="text-align:center;"|Woolford Farker
| style="text-align:center;"|Resigned due to allegations of corruption
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|43
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Official_portrait_of_Seema_Malhotra_crop_2.jpg|80px]]
|  style="background:#FF0000; text-align:center;"|
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Wanda Salazar'''<br><small>(1970-)
| style="text-align:center;"|21 May 2022<br />–<br />present
| style="text-align:center;"|Bromlavian Labour Party
| style="text-align:center;"|Scrabster
|
|}
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== Economy ==
== Economy ==

Revision as of 19:59, 13 August 2022

Former Unionist Colony of Bromley
Official flag 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 languagesIngerish
 • Regional languagesHolmic
Ostafariuan-Je
Ethnic Groups
(2014)		White Bromlavian (48%)
Holmic (21%)
Black Bromlavian (19%)
Others (12%)
DemonymBromlavian
GovernmentUnitary Parliamentary Republic
 • Prime Minister of BromleyWanda Salazar
 • Secretary to the Prime Minister of BromleyMaria Owle
LegislatureBromlavian Court
Area
 • Total107867.7 km2
41651.4 sq mi
Population
 • Census (2014)9,628,561
 • Density89/km2
231/sq mi
HDI (2018)Increase 0.772
high
TimezoneWUT+3
CurrencyUnionist Pound (U£) (UNP)
Drives on theleft

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

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.

Heads of State of Bromley

Bromley Flag Update August 2021.png Prime Minister of the Former Unionist Colony of Bromley
№ Portrait Prime Minister Term of office Party Constituency Notes
25 File:Sir Cameron Gordon Graham Nicholson.jpg Lord Roland Harting of Dartleddon
(1878-1951) 		12 November 1931
–
22 September 1940 		Bromlavian Conservatives Dartleddon Resigned due to ill health
26 Ann Rutherford-publicity.JPG The Lady Harting of Dartleddon
(1903-1996) 		22 September 1940
–
22 September 1940 		Bromlavian Conservatives City South East Serving while Lord Harting in ill health, resigned for husband to replace her
27 File:Sir Cameron Gordon Graham Nicholson.jpg Lord Roland Harting of Dartleddon
(1878-1951) 		22 September 1940
–
9 December 1951 		Bromlavian Conservatives Dartleddon Continued term
28 File:Sir Richard Amyatt Hull.jpg Askin Pimm
(1889-1971) 		9 December 1951
–
13 May 1957 		Bromlavian Conservatives Dartleddon
29 File:Sir Keith Joseph, Bt in 1964.jpg Robert Miltoney
(1909-1985) 		13 May 1957
–
2 May 1961 		Bromlavian Labour Party Haddenham
30 Hans Mayer.jpg Jan Pimm
(1911-1967) 		2 May 1961
–
28 April 1965 		Bromlavian Conservatives Torvill
31 George C Wallace.jpg Arthur John Adams
(1916-1975) 		28 April 1965
–
7 July 1974 		Bromley Defence Party South Neames Sole party dictatorship, overthrown in 1974 coup
32 Jordi Pujol 1978 (cropped).jpg Shawn Acosta
(1930-2012) 		11 August 1974
–
13 May 1977 		Citizen's Interest Group éRacet South Party disbanded + election called in 1977
33 Richard Lamm (CO).png Jaycob Dean
(1914-1979) 		13 May 1977
–
13 December 1979 		Bromlavian Conservatives Hartley Green Died in office
34 Clare Short at the Energy Conference 2015 crop.jpg Wendy Cameron
(1930-2015) 		13 December 1979
–
7 May 1993 		Bromlavian Conservatives Warroad South
35 Pat Dodson 2010.jpg Bavin Costek
(1942-) 		7 May 1993
–
1 September 1996 		Bromlavian Labour Party Sint Willibrordus Resigned due to affair with Conservative MP
36 Alistair Darling 2014.jpg Ian Jessops
(1951-) 		1 September 1996
–
18 May 2001 		Bromlavian Labour Party Tamwill
37 Andrew Wallace.png Andrew Bitterford
(1963-) 		18 May 2001
–
9 January 2003 		Bromlavian Conservatives Thorpes Lost vote of no confidence
38 Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly (cropped).jpg Ibrahim Idris
(1950-2020) 		9 January 2003
–
21 April 2006 		Bromlavian Conservatives Narthwich
39 File:Portrait of Iveta Radičová.jpg Julia Mary Stobart
(1955-) 		21 April 2006
–
6 May 2019 		Bromlavian Labour Party Imerdaynham Stepped down during election campaign for health reasons
40 Official portrait of Rt Hon David Lammy MP crop 2.jpg Winston Hargreaves
(1964-2020) 		6 May 2019
–
11 December 2020 		Bromlavian Conservatives Colsex Assassinated
41 Official portrait of Lee Anderson MP crop 2.jpg Mark Ashford
(1961-) 		11 December 2020
–
4 March 2021 		Bromlavian Conservatives Ironforge
42 Official portrait of Fleur Anderson MP crop 2.jpg Sally Hansen
(1978-) 		4 March 2021
–
21 May 2022 		Bromlavian Labour Party Woolford Farker Resigned due to allegations of corruption
43 Official portrait of Seema Malhotra crop 2.jpg Wanda Salazar
(1970-) 		21 May 2022
–
present 		Bromlavian Labour Party Scrabster

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
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.

Religion

Transportation

Road

Rail

Sea

Air

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