Post by Canton Rouge on Jul 30, 2007 22:43:20 GMT -5
Full name: The United Provinces of Canton Rouge
Short name: Canton Rouge
Local name: United Canton Rouge Provinces
Society:
Official language(s): English, French, German, Italian, Romansch
Capital: Paris (Executive, Legislative), Antwerp [formerly Bernstadt] (Economical)
Currency: Nova Franc
National animal: Bear
Religions: No set religion, but anyone is free to practice whatever religion they please.
Motto: "Strength through Unity, Liberty, and Equality"
National Anthem: "La Marseillaisae"
Population: 1.908 billion
Ethnicity: Cantorougian 87 %, Protoan 5 %, Clamparapan 5 %, Other 3 %
Government
Head of State: Marc Dentonine
Head of Government: Marc Dentonine, Lucius DeBiers
Foreign Relations
Clamparaba: Allied
Nakarak: Allied
SPQR (Porcu): Good
United Reich of Protoa: Allied
United Kingdom of Robengrad: Improving
Spain: Developing
Confederate States of America: Good
Stargate SG-1: Neutral
Chang Lung: Poor
Schiermannhoven: Neutral
New France: Unknown
Wangu: Developing
Sorboldistan: Enemy
Advanced relationship information
Robengrad: Up until recently, the British Empire and Canton Rouge were at odds with one another. This culminated in a war between Britain and the forces of Canton Rouge and Protoa. However, after the new transition back to democracy, President Marc Dentonnine personally mended the relationship between the two nations, thus ensuring that Canton Rouge's northern neighbor is no longer a threat.
Protoa: For the most part, Canton Rouge and Protoa have been allied in one form or another. The first form was a union between the two nations, which ultimately would not last as Canton Rouge would once again become independent. Although Charles and William Lucian would further the divide, the return of Saiedion Lucian would put the two nations back on favorable terms.
Nakarak: Had it not been for Saiedion Lucian, the nations of Canton Rouge and Nakarak would have never known each other. But thanks to Saiedion, the two nations have remained allied, especially during the phase when Canton Rouge faced a terrorist threat, when Nakaran and Cantorougian forces worked together. In turn, Canton Rouge has ensured that if Nakarak were to ever face opposing threats, Canton Rouge would be there to help out.
Economy:
Canton Rouge prides itself on its private sector. In fact, the major businesses dominating the private and public sector are: Arms Manufacturing, Chocolate Production, Furniture Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing, and Computer Manufacturing.
Budget:
Export Income: $5,966,214,567,834
Income from taxes: $51,230,000
Income from tourism: $145,365,000
Import costs: $40,321,467,221
Upkeep costs: $670,123,467,960
Geography and Climate
Highest point: Col d' Italie (10,567 ft.)
Lowest point: Carlson Polderland (-31 ft.)
Avg. summer tempurature: 85 degrees farenheit
Avg. winter tempurature: 30 degrees farenheit
The climate of Canton Rouge varies throughout the nation. In the north, where the land is flat, it can get very hot and sunny with precipitation mainly falling in the fall and winter seasons. Towards the center, it cools off considerably. In the south, where the mountain ranges are located, it isn't unusual for the area to be raining in the warmer seasons, or snowing when it is cooler.
Army
The army of Canton Rouge is frequently known for being tactful, resourceful, and most importantly, deadly.
*Note: The values for troop counts includes necessary support personnel*
Canton Rouge Army: 9,000,000 people
Canton Rouge Airforce: 5,700,000 people
Canton Rouge Navy: 4,000,000 people
Weapons:
Pistol: 92FS, M9 Beretta en.wikipedia.org/wiki/92FS, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M9_pistol
Submachine Gun: MP7, MP5SD5 for Special Forces en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP7, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5#Design_details
Assault Rifle: M16A4, G36C for Special Forces en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M16A4, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G36C
Shotgun: Benelli M4 Super 90 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelli_M4_Super_90
Sniper Rifle: PSG-1 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSG-1,
Machine Gun: M249 SAW en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M249_Squad_Automatic_Weapon
Vehicles:
Transport: M35 Two Ton Truck, HMMWV en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M35_2-1/2_ton_cargo_truck, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee
APC: Stryker (And variants) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stryker
Support Vehicle: Bradley IFV/CFV en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_IFV
Armour: Challenger II Main Battle Tank en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenger_II
Aircraft:
Transport: C-130 Hercules Troop Transport en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-130
Fighters: F-22 Raptor, F/A-18 Super Hornet en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-22_Raptor, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Hornet
Close Air Support: A-10 Thunderbolt II en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-10_Thunderbolt_II
Bombers: B-2 Spirit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-2_Spirit
Helicopters:
Transport: UH-60 Blackhawk, MH-6 Littlebird in bench variant en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UH-60_Black_Hawk, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MH-6_Little_Bird
Attack: A-1 Super Cobra, MH-6 Littlebird in machine gun and rocket variants en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AH-1_SuperCobra, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MH-6_Little_Bird
Vessels:
Carrier: Nimitz-Class Carrier en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimitz_Class
Destroyer: Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arleigh_Burke_class_destroyer
Frigates: De Zeven Provinciƫn class frigate, Type 23 frigate en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Zeven_Provinci%C3%ABn_class_cruiser, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_23
Submarine: Type 212 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_212_submarine
Espionage/Special Forces: Canton Rouge holds one of the world's most powerful espionage groups, the CRISF, or Canton Rouge Internal Strike Force. It not only handles espionage for both domestic and foreign operations, but it also carries out strike operations, ambushes, hostage rescues, and other covert activities. CRISF is numbered at 500 of the best troops who must pass a rigorous test of physical ability. Once in, training is focused on Close Quarter Combat, Search and Rescue, and other Special Operation tactics.
National Wonders
North Sea Reclamation Project: The Northern part of Canton Rouge has always been at war with the North Sea. It can flood unpredictably, and land is at a premium. Therefore, for around 800 years, Canton Rouge has built polders and dykes to allow land to be reclaimed, and to attempt to make the water flow more predictable.
Brussels Town Hall: Originally constructed between 1404 to 1420, and a smaller wing added in 1444, the town hall stands on the famous Grand Place square of Brussels.
Provinces
Belgium-Luxembourg: Consisting of the eastern part of the country, Belgium-Luxembourg is one of the most critical provinces to Canton Rouge. Not only does it provide a bunch of natural resources, but it is here that the economical capital of Canton Rouge lies.
Netherlands: The densly populated Netherlands provides for the manufacturing and shipping of many goods not only to the nation, but to the world as well. It is here that the busy port of Rotterdam handles more traffic than any other port in the world.
Normandy-Alsace-Lorraine: The rich farmland in this province can be described as the breadbasket for Canton Rouge. A wide variety of grains, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and meats are grown/raised here in the perfect enviornment. At the key town of Calais, one can see the United Kingdom of Robengrad on a clear day.
Massif-Central: The central and southwestern part of the country lies along a fertile plain/plateau. The discovery of uranium here has brought industry and people to this region to set up power plants to provide energy for the country.
Alpes: The southeastern part of Canton Rouge hold the Alpes, a tourist attraction to everyone all over the globe. From skiing to bobsledding, anyone can get their winter sports here. In the summer, cycling is popular as people ardously labor over mountain after mountain.
Holidays
January 1: New Years Day:
February 12: Day of Unification (Unification of the Cantons)
April 14: Veterans Day
June 22: Midsummer Festival
September 28: Unification of the Reich Day
December 16: Day of Remembrance
December 25: Christmas
History
Pre-Unification
Prior to the 12th century, Canton Rouge was more than 300 fiefdoms, duchys, and kingdoms that continuously warred against each other. Their main intent was to end up unified, but constant warfare always brought kingdoms back down. It seemed that no one could unite the lands.
Enter Otto Buergenhoof, a.k.a., Otto I from the small principality of Holland. It was thanks to his tact skill and smart thinking that he first conquered the nearby fiefdoms. As his kingdom expanded, he took the title of Otto I and set up his capital in modern day Antwerp.
After Otto's death, and his son, Jens I taking over, the kingdom expanded to include the Netherlands, and Belguim-Luxembourg. The kingdom of Holland was born....
From Holland to Canton Rouge
Around 1400, the lineage married a Swiss noble lady that would ultimately lead to the new ruler, Peter I, adopting a new name for his country. No longer the Kingdom of Holland, it was now the Kingdom of Canton Rouge. And Antwerp would be renamed Bernstadt, which would remain the same until recently.
Things would be kept under order until the 1800's...
The First Republic, Reich State, and Second Republic
Around 1848, when revolution came to Europe, Canton Rouge also experience a revolution, albeit peacefully when the monarchy stepped down and allowed a republic to exist. Under the 1st Republic, the monarch would be a figurehead, and the army would start to experience a rapid growth.
The republic stayed firm until a few months ago, when then President Timothy Matthews agreed with Emperor Saiedion Lucian of Protoa to become annexed into the Protoan Empire. Canton Rouge then became a Federalist Reich State that many expected would be permanent. With both president and vice-president serving as Grand Moff's, everything felt fine.
But after a terrorist attack that removed one Grand Moff, and cries for independence came, Matthews decided to peacefully step down from office and make Canton Rouge independent once again. The Second Republic was born from the Reich State...
Short name: Canton Rouge
Local name: United Canton Rouge Provinces
Society:
Official language(s): English, French, German, Italian, Romansch
Capital: Paris (Executive, Legislative), Antwerp [formerly Bernstadt] (Economical)
Currency: Nova Franc
National animal: Bear
Religions: No set religion, but anyone is free to practice whatever religion they please.
Motto: "Strength through Unity, Liberty, and Equality"
National Anthem: "La Marseillaisae"
Population: 1.908 billion
Ethnicity: Cantorougian 87 %, Protoan 5 %, Clamparapan 5 %, Other 3 %
Government
Head of State: Marc Dentonine
Head of Government: Marc Dentonine, Lucius DeBiers
Foreign Relations
Clamparaba: Allied
Nakarak: Allied
SPQR (Porcu): Good
United Reich of Protoa: Allied
United Kingdom of Robengrad: Improving
Spain: Developing
Confederate States of America: Good
Stargate SG-1: Neutral
Chang Lung: Poor
Schiermannhoven: Neutral
New France: Unknown
Wangu: Developing
Sorboldistan: Enemy
Advanced relationship information
Robengrad: Up until recently, the British Empire and Canton Rouge were at odds with one another. This culminated in a war between Britain and the forces of Canton Rouge and Protoa. However, after the new transition back to democracy, President Marc Dentonnine personally mended the relationship between the two nations, thus ensuring that Canton Rouge's northern neighbor is no longer a threat.
Protoa: For the most part, Canton Rouge and Protoa have been allied in one form or another. The first form was a union between the two nations, which ultimately would not last as Canton Rouge would once again become independent. Although Charles and William Lucian would further the divide, the return of Saiedion Lucian would put the two nations back on favorable terms.
Nakarak: Had it not been for Saiedion Lucian, the nations of Canton Rouge and Nakarak would have never known each other. But thanks to Saiedion, the two nations have remained allied, especially during the phase when Canton Rouge faced a terrorist threat, when Nakaran and Cantorougian forces worked together. In turn, Canton Rouge has ensured that if Nakarak were to ever face opposing threats, Canton Rouge would be there to help out.
Economy:
Canton Rouge prides itself on its private sector. In fact, the major businesses dominating the private and public sector are: Arms Manufacturing, Chocolate Production, Furniture Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing, and Computer Manufacturing.
Budget:
Export Income: $5,966,214,567,834
Income from taxes: $51,230,000
Income from tourism: $145,365,000
Import costs: $40,321,467,221
Upkeep costs: $670,123,467,960
Geography and Climate
Highest point: Col d' Italie (10,567 ft.)
Lowest point: Carlson Polderland (-31 ft.)
Avg. summer tempurature: 85 degrees farenheit
Avg. winter tempurature: 30 degrees farenheit
The climate of Canton Rouge varies throughout the nation. In the north, where the land is flat, it can get very hot and sunny with precipitation mainly falling in the fall and winter seasons. Towards the center, it cools off considerably. In the south, where the mountain ranges are located, it isn't unusual for the area to be raining in the warmer seasons, or snowing when it is cooler.
Army
The army of Canton Rouge is frequently known for being tactful, resourceful, and most importantly, deadly.
*Note: The values for troop counts includes necessary support personnel*
Canton Rouge Army: 9,000,000 people
Canton Rouge Airforce: 5,700,000 people
Canton Rouge Navy: 4,000,000 people
Weapons:
Pistol: 92FS, M9 Beretta en.wikipedia.org/wiki/92FS, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M9_pistol
Submachine Gun: MP7, MP5SD5 for Special Forces en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP7, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5#Design_details
Assault Rifle: M16A4, G36C for Special Forces en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M16A4, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G36C
Shotgun: Benelli M4 Super 90 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelli_M4_Super_90
Sniper Rifle: PSG-1 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSG-1,
Machine Gun: M249 SAW en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M249_Squad_Automatic_Weapon
Vehicles:
Transport: M35 Two Ton Truck, HMMWV en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M35_2-1/2_ton_cargo_truck, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee
APC: Stryker (And variants) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stryker
Support Vehicle: Bradley IFV/CFV en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_IFV
Armour: Challenger II Main Battle Tank en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenger_II
Aircraft:
Transport: C-130 Hercules Troop Transport en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-130
Fighters: F-22 Raptor, F/A-18 Super Hornet en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-22_Raptor, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Hornet
Close Air Support: A-10 Thunderbolt II en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-10_Thunderbolt_II
Bombers: B-2 Spirit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-2_Spirit
Helicopters:
Transport: UH-60 Blackhawk, MH-6 Littlebird in bench variant en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UH-60_Black_Hawk, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MH-6_Little_Bird
Attack: A-1 Super Cobra, MH-6 Littlebird in machine gun and rocket variants en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AH-1_SuperCobra, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MH-6_Little_Bird
Vessels:
Carrier: Nimitz-Class Carrier en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimitz_Class
Destroyer: Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arleigh_Burke_class_destroyer
Frigates: De Zeven Provinciƫn class frigate, Type 23 frigate en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Zeven_Provinci%C3%ABn_class_cruiser, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_23
Submarine: Type 212 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_212_submarine
Espionage/Special Forces: Canton Rouge holds one of the world's most powerful espionage groups, the CRISF, or Canton Rouge Internal Strike Force. It not only handles espionage for both domestic and foreign operations, but it also carries out strike operations, ambushes, hostage rescues, and other covert activities. CRISF is numbered at 500 of the best troops who must pass a rigorous test of physical ability. Once in, training is focused on Close Quarter Combat, Search and Rescue, and other Special Operation tactics.
National Wonders
North Sea Reclamation Project: The Northern part of Canton Rouge has always been at war with the North Sea. It can flood unpredictably, and land is at a premium. Therefore, for around 800 years, Canton Rouge has built polders and dykes to allow land to be reclaimed, and to attempt to make the water flow more predictable.
Brussels Town Hall: Originally constructed between 1404 to 1420, and a smaller wing added in 1444, the town hall stands on the famous Grand Place square of Brussels.
Provinces
Belgium-Luxembourg: Consisting of the eastern part of the country, Belgium-Luxembourg is one of the most critical provinces to Canton Rouge. Not only does it provide a bunch of natural resources, but it is here that the economical capital of Canton Rouge lies.
Netherlands: The densly populated Netherlands provides for the manufacturing and shipping of many goods not only to the nation, but to the world as well. It is here that the busy port of Rotterdam handles more traffic than any other port in the world.
Normandy-Alsace-Lorraine: The rich farmland in this province can be described as the breadbasket for Canton Rouge. A wide variety of grains, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and meats are grown/raised here in the perfect enviornment. At the key town of Calais, one can see the United Kingdom of Robengrad on a clear day.
Massif-Central: The central and southwestern part of the country lies along a fertile plain/plateau. The discovery of uranium here has brought industry and people to this region to set up power plants to provide energy for the country.
Alpes: The southeastern part of Canton Rouge hold the Alpes, a tourist attraction to everyone all over the globe. From skiing to bobsledding, anyone can get their winter sports here. In the summer, cycling is popular as people ardously labor over mountain after mountain.
Holidays
January 1: New Years Day:
February 12: Day of Unification (Unification of the Cantons)
April 14: Veterans Day
June 22: Midsummer Festival
September 28: Unification of the Reich Day
December 16: Day of Remembrance
December 25: Christmas
History
Pre-Unification
Prior to the 12th century, Canton Rouge was more than 300 fiefdoms, duchys, and kingdoms that continuously warred against each other. Their main intent was to end up unified, but constant warfare always brought kingdoms back down. It seemed that no one could unite the lands.
Enter Otto Buergenhoof, a.k.a., Otto I from the small principality of Holland. It was thanks to his tact skill and smart thinking that he first conquered the nearby fiefdoms. As his kingdom expanded, he took the title of Otto I and set up his capital in modern day Antwerp.
After Otto's death, and his son, Jens I taking over, the kingdom expanded to include the Netherlands, and Belguim-Luxembourg. The kingdom of Holland was born....
From Holland to Canton Rouge
Around 1400, the lineage married a Swiss noble lady that would ultimately lead to the new ruler, Peter I, adopting a new name for his country. No longer the Kingdom of Holland, it was now the Kingdom of Canton Rouge. And Antwerp would be renamed Bernstadt, which would remain the same until recently.
Things would be kept under order until the 1800's...
The First Republic, Reich State, and Second Republic
Around 1848, when revolution came to Europe, Canton Rouge also experience a revolution, albeit peacefully when the monarchy stepped down and allowed a republic to exist. Under the 1st Republic, the monarch would be a figurehead, and the army would start to experience a rapid growth.
The republic stayed firm until a few months ago, when then President Timothy Matthews agreed with Emperor Saiedion Lucian of Protoa to become annexed into the Protoan Empire. Canton Rouge then became a Federalist Reich State that many expected would be permanent. With both president and vice-president serving as Grand Moff's, everything felt fine.
But after a terrorist attack that removed one Grand Moff, and cries for independence came, Matthews decided to peacefully step down from office and make Canton Rouge independent once again. The Second Republic was born from the Reich State...