FACT BOOK

Introduction

Hibernian independence and neutrality has been a long-standing point of pride and tradition, and Hibernia has had no involvement in any world conflict.

Much of Hibernia’s past is shrouded behind ancient folklore, legend, and religious narrative. Archaeologists believe that the first human settlements in Hibernia were made relatively late in prehistory, about 5200 B.C. Hibernia’s original inhabitants were classic Middle Stone Age (Mesolithic) hunter-gatherers who used stone implements. Later, about 3000 B.C., they evolved into classic Bronze Age (Neolithic) people who cultivated crops, raised domestic animals and made weapons, tools, and jewelry out of bronze. At the same time they fine-tuned their stone implements (such as stone axes that were mass produced and traded abroad). Starting about 2000 B.C., they built the massive stone sanctuaries and tombs ("megaliths") that still dot the countryside. By the 1st Century B.C., Hibernia, as well as the surrounding lesser islands, came under the control of a dominant tribe called the Pretani, a Neolithic people described in Hibernian folklore as the "Fir Bolg.’

The modern inhabitants of Hibernia first arrived in 300 B.C. and called themselves the Milesians.  Archaeological evidence indicates that the initial migration was small in number. By 220 B.C. the migration increased significantly and by 100 B.C. the Milesians had absorbed the Pretani culture.  The Milesians culture has survived through to the present time in relative isolation. The fundamental unit of Hibernian society is the tuatha. A tuatha is a loose collection of family clans usually with a common territorial bond. At the peak of the tuatha system, approx. 1050 A.D., there where as many as 150 tuathas for a population of less than 500,000. Each tuatha remained fiercely independent and acted autonomously. This system of small tribal units lasted well into the nineteenth century and remains a strong influence in modern Hibernian government. Indeed, there has been a strong resistance throughout Hibernian history to a strong centralized government, and an insistence on a loose confederation of small units of government.

During the global industrialization of the 20^th century Hibernia found its resources and culture under potential attack from foreign interests. In 1948, the first agreement of tuathas, called The Hibernian Alliance, aimed at providing a means for common defense of the island. This Alliance opened the door to the possibility of a nation- state. In 1883 the tuathas surrounding Avalon swore allegiance to James Mac Guinness and the first Hibernian state came into existence. The Avalon state was unable to extend its authority beyond St. Padraig. Over the course of the next fifty years, four other localized states formed.  In 1966, the tuatha Chiefs of the four states met at Avalon and finalized the five divisions of Hibernia. The agreement allowed for five autonomous states: Cimarron, Gallia, Kerry, St. Padraig, and St. Bernard. Under the agreement, the High Council would meet at Avalon to discuss common issues of the Hibernain Isles. The Agreement of Five was the single greatest step towards a unified Hibernian nation-state. The Agreement of Five lasted a total of 140 years and saw the industrialization of Hibernia.

Developments of the outside world left Hibernia only further isolated. On June 17^th 2103, the 137^th anniversary of The Agreement of Five, each state chief met at Avalon to discuss the possibility of a unified Hibernian nation- state.  After months of talks and great effort the Constitution of the Eirennia Scotia Confederacy was accepted by all five states.  On January 15 2105, the five independent states of Hibernia became the Confederacy of Eirennia Scotia.  Eirennia Scotia looks develop bonds with her fellow Aurora nations, however, retains a strong commitment to neutrality and peace.

Government

Country Name

Long: The Confederacy of Eirennia Scotia Short: Eirennia Scotia or Hibernia

Government Type

Federal Confederated Republic; Provincial Direct Democracy

Capitol

Avalon

Administrative Divisions

Five Confederated Provinces: Cimarron, Gallia, Kerry, St. Padraig, and St. Bernard

Founded

January 15, 2105

National Holiday(s)

All election days, Day of His Resurrection, Nativia

Constitution

January 15, 2105

Legal System

Civil law system with uniformed obligatory sentences.

Suffrage

Completion of two years national service; universal

Executive Branch

Head of State: Chancellor Katherine Mac Conshnámha

Head of Government: Chancellor Katherine Mac Conshnámha

Cabinet: Five Ministries

Legislative Branch

Senate (Foreign Policy); General Assembly (Domestic Policy)

Judicial Branch

Providential Courts and a High Senatorial Judicial Review

Political Parties

Chrusian’s Conservative Party, Fianna Fiel, Freedom Party, Green Party, Humanist Party, Imperial Tories, Liberty Party, Labor Party, Progressive Party Republican Socialist’s Party, National Party, and other minor parties.

Political Pressure Groups

Amnesty Alliance, The Proletariats (Communist), Order of the Valeria, Commerce Council, Council of Guilds, Liberty League, The Brotherhood of Peace

International Organization Participation

International Council of Nations (ICON)

Flag Description

White field with a white or silver profile of a stallion, head towards the hoist, on a blue canton.

Diplomatic Relations

The Republic of Foldmuves (25 APRIL 2105)

Cultural/ Social Data

Population

3,154,243 (est.)

Growth Rate

0.17%

Ethnic Groups

Native Peoples (97%)

Other (3%)

Religion

Native Religion (97%)

Other (3%)

Literacy Rate

Definition: 15 and over can read and write

Total Population: 97%

Pop under Poverty Line

<8%

Economic Data

Major Industry

Aerospace, transportation equipment, agriculture, animal products, tourism, brewed products, textiles, petroleum products, minerals, and seafood.

Unemployment Rate

1.9%

Currency

1 Eire Standard

1 Eire Sterling = 1/100 Eire Standard

Economic System

Pure Capitalism (open market economy)

GDP

Purchasing Power Parity: 212 Billion

GDP- per capita

Purchasing Power Parity: 34,700

Inflation Rate

0.46%

Geography

Location

Island off the east coast of South Kutsallikin in the Szeb Sea.

Land Area

68,890 sq km (est.)

Climate

Temperate maritime to moderate tropical

Terrain

Mostly level to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains. West coast is lined with sea cliffs with few natural harbors. East Coast is lined with beaches and some natural harbors.

Transportation

Railways

8,872 km

Highways

26,500 km

Waterways

1,320 km

Merchant Marine

32 ships

Airports

3 (over 8,000’)

Military

Branches

War Command (Army) and Fleet Command (Navy)

Avg. Military Age

19.34 yrs

Military Manpower Available

Military Age: 18 yrs

Availibilty: (males aged 19-45) 834,455

Military Manpower - fit for military service

(Males aged 19-45) 1,393,215

Annual Military Expenditures (%GDP)

2.832 Million

Transnational Issues

International Disputes

None

Illicit Drugs

None