Factbook of Greenland

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[center][b][size="5"]Factbook of the Federal Republic of Greenland[/size][/b][/center]
[center][b][size="3"]Map:[/size][/b]
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[b][size="3"]Flag:[/size][/b]
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[b][size="3"]Coat of Arms:[/size][/b]
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[b][size="3"]Table of Contents:[/size][/b]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2982692"]Introduction[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2982742"]Geography[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2982791"]People and Society[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2982898"]Government[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2982973"]Constitution[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2983156"]Economy[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2983157"]Communications[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2983158"]Transportation[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2983161"]Military[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2983194"]Diplomacy[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2986720"]Policy[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2989308"]Wonders[/url]
- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111474&view=findpost&p=2989538"]Leaders[/url]

Edited June 20, 2012 by JEDCJT

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[center][b][size="4"]Introduction[/size][/b][/center]
[b][size="3"]Background:[/size][/b]

The Federal Republic of Greenland, known as Greenland, is the world's largest island, one of its largest island nations, and is the second largest ice cap. Vikings colonized Greenland in the 10th century, and the Danish did the same in the 18th century. Initially integrated into Denmark, Greenland came under varying regimes, including but not limited to Forever Battlefield, New Mambosa, Saboria/Canada, Proxian Empire, Norden Kingdom, Eggman Empire, Groenlandia, and Northern Republic before becoming the current Federal Republic. Greenland is one of the major powers in North America, if not the world, and has a wide variety of complex and differing traditions and cultures. Physiographically a part of North America, Greenland not only controls the island it derives its name from, but also Florida and Nova Scotia.

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[center][b][size="4"]Geography[/size][/b][/center]
[b][size="3"]Official Map:[/size][/b][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/AVC7L.png[/IMG]
[b][size="3"]Location:[/size][/b]
North America, between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans in the north, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, northeast and south of the Eastern Seaboard.

[b][size="3"]Geographic coordinates:[/size][/b]
72 00 N, 40 00 W [Greenland proper]

[b][size="3"]Map references:[/size][/b]
North America

[b][size="3"]Area:[/size][/b]
923,431 sq mi (2,391,673 km[sup]2[/sup])

[b][size="3"]Area - comparative:[/size][/b]
Over three times the size of Texas, one-fourths smaller than Europe, slightly smaller than Mexico

[b][size="3"]Land boundaries:[/size][/b]
- total: 506 mi (815 km)
- border countries: Georgia 271 mi (437 km), Dixie Confederacy 216 mi (348 km), Quebec 19 mi (30 km)

[b][size="3"]Coastline (km):[/size][/b]
54,387

[b][size="3"]Maritime claims:[/size][/b]
- territorial sea: 12nm
- contiguous zone: 24 nm
- exclusive economic zone: 200nm or agreed boundaries or median line
- continental shelf: 200nm or agreed boundaries or median line

[b][size="3"]Climate:[/size][/b]
arctic to subarctic climate in the far north of Greenland proper to mild to warm temperate to tropical climate in the far south [southern Greenland proper, Nova Scotia, and Florida]

[b][size="3"]Terrain:[/size][/b]
flat to gradually sloping icecap covers all but a narrow, mountainous, barren, rocky coast on Greenland proper; hills, valleys, and low mountain ranges in Nova Scotia; swamplands in part of Florida

[b][size="3"]Elevation extremes:[/size][/b]
- lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0m
- highest point: Gunnbjorn Fjeld 3,700m

[b][size="3"]Extreme points:[/size][/b]
- northernmost: Cape Morris Jesup, NF (83 37 N, 32 39 W)
- southernmost: Key West, FL (24 32 N, 81 48 W)
- westernmost: Walnut Hill, FL (30 53 N, 87 30 W)
- easternmost: Nordostrundingen, AG (81 26 N, 11 29 W)

[b][size="3"]Natural resources:[/size][/b]
coal, iron ore, lead, zinc, molybdenum, diamonds, gold, platinum, niobium, tantalite, uranium, fish, seals, whales, hydropower, possible oil and gas

[b][size="3"]Land use:[/size][/b]
- arable land: 11.2%
- permanent crops: 0.21%
- other: 88.59%

[b][size="3"]Natural hazards:[/size][/b]
continuous permafrost over northern two-thirds of Greenland proper

[b][size="3"]Environment issues:[/size][/b]
protection of the arctic environment; preservation of the Inuit traditional way of life, including whaling and seal hunting

[b][size="3"]Geography - note:[/size][/b]
majority of the population live in Greenland's western, southern, and southeastern coast, in the Halifax area in Nova Scotia, and in southern to central Florida; sparsely populated in central and northern regions of Greenland proper; Nova Scotia and Florida are the only provinces not part of Greenland proper

Edited June 19, 2012 by JEDCJT

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[center][b][size="4"]People and Society[/size][/b][/center]
[b][size="3"]Nationality:[/size][/b]
- noun: Greenlander(s)
- adjective: Greenlandic

[b][size="3"]Ethnic groups:[/size][/b]
Inuit, Danish, Spanish

[b][size="3"]Languages:[/size][/b]
- official: Standard Greenlandic, Nordlandic, English
- regional: Spanish, Portuguese, German, French

[b][size="3"]Religions:[/size][/b]
Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran, traditional Inuit spiritual beliefs

[b][size="3"]Population:[/size][/b]
53,428,199 (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Age Structure:[/size][/b]
- 0-14 years: 22.3% (male 6,040,367/female 5,869,746)
- 15-64 years: 70.2% (male 20,028,538/female 17,441,000)
- 65 years and over: 7.6% (male 2,104,021/female 1,944,527) (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Median age:[/size][/b]
- total: 33.6 years
- male: 35 years
- female: 32.1 years (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Population growth rate:[/size][/b]
0.038% (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Birth rate:[/size][/b]
14.58 births/1,000 population (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Death Rate:[/size][/b]
8.22/1,000 population (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Net migration rate:[/size][/b]
5.98 migrant(s)/1,000 population (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Urbanization:[/size][/b]
- urban population: 94% of total population (20XX)
- rate of urbanization: 0.3% annual rate (20XX-XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Major cities - population:[/size][/b]
Holsteinsborg 2.1 million, Eyvindsson City (capital) 1.9 million, Egedesminde 1.7 million, Höfuðborgarsvæðinukrokurfjordur 1.3 million, Miami 1.3 million, Jacksonville 821,000, Vilhjálmsson City 700,000, Otropovon 680,000, Frederiksdal 500,000, New Canada 418,000 (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Sex ratio:[/size][/b]
- at birth: 1.05 male/female
- under 15 years: 1.03 male/female
- 15-64 years: 1.14 male/female
- 65 years and over: 1.1 male/female
- total population: 1.11 male/female (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Infant mortality rate:[/size][/b]
- total: 4.83 deaths/1,000 live births
- male: 6.23 deaths/1,000 live births
- female: 5.37 deaths/1,000 live births (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Total fertility rate:[/size][/b]
- 2.11 children born/woman (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Health expenditures:[/size][/b]
12% of GDP (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Physician density:[/size][/b]
3.419 physicians/1,000 population (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Hospital bed density:[/size][/b]
3.57 beds/1,000 population (20XX)

[b][size="3"]HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate:[/size][/b]
0.6% (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS:[/size][/b]
209,197 (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]HIV/AIDS - deaths:[/size][/b]
700 (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Obesity - adult prevelance rate:[/size][/b]
5.5% (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Children under the age of 5 years underweight:[/size][/b]
1.3% (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Education expenditures:[/size][/b]
10% of GDP (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Literacy rate:[/size][/b]
- definition: age 15 and over can read and write
- total population: 100%
- male: 99%
- female: 99% (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education):[/size][/b]
- total: 17 years
- male: 16 years
- female: 18 years (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Unemployment, ages 15-24:[/size][/b]
- total: 5%
- male: 8%
- female: 3% (20XX)

Edited June 19, 2012 by JEDCJT

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[center][b][size="4"]Government[/size][/b][/center]
[b][size="3"]Country name:[/size][/b]
- conventional long form: Federal Republic of Greenland
- conventional short form: Greenland
- local long form: Alfolksförbund Grönland
- local short form: Grönland
- abbreviation: FRG

[b][size="3"]Government type:[/size][/b]
Federal semi-presidential republic

[b][size="3"]Capital:[/size][/b]
- name: Eyvindsson City
- geographic coordinates: 60 43 N, 46 02 W
- time difference: -4/-5 [Greenland]
- daylight saving time: +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November

[b][size="3"]Administrative divisions:[/size][/b]
12 provinces; Atlantis, Austur Greenland, Federal Eggman Territory, Florida, Kalaallisut, Kujalleq, Northern Frontier, Nova Scotia, Osea, Proxia, Suour Greenland, Thule

[b][size="3"]Dependent areas (protectorates):[/size][/b]
Georgia (with Southern United States of America and American Commonwealth), Ontario

[b][size="3"]Independence:[/size][/b]
28 May 20XX, reformed 13 March 20XX

[b][size="3"]National holiday:[/size][/b]
Reformation Day, 13 March (20XX)
Independence Day, 28 May (20XX)
Canada Day, 10 December (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Constitution:[/size][/b]
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Greenland; effective 19 April 20XX, modified 17 May 20XX

[b][size="3"]Legal system:[/size][/b]
Common law system based on English common law at the federal level; state legal systems based on common law; judicial review of legislative acts

[b][size="3"]International organization participation:[/size][/b]
None

[b][size="3"]Suffrage:[/size][/b]
18 years of age; universal

[b][size="3"]Executive branch:[/size][/b]
- chief of state: President Arnuld Californian; Lord-Protector of the Realm Arnuld Californian
- head of government: Consul-General Jordmur Angelsgard; note - the consul-general is equivalent to a prime minister in a limited role
- ajuntment-prefectures: Ajuntment-Prefectures appointed by the president with Senatus approval
- cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senatus approval

[b][size="3"]Legislative branch:[/size][/b]
unicameral legislature consists of the Senatus (100 Senators allotted amongst the administrative divisions on a proportional basis relative to population to serve seven-year terms)

[b][size="3"]Judicial branch:[/size][/b]
High Court (one supreme justice and ten justices; supreme justice appointed by the Senatus with four-fifths majority vote; justices appointed by the president with Senatus approval; all appointed to serve for life); Federal Courts; Federal Appeals Courts; Provincial and Local Courts

[b][size="3"]Cabinet (Ministries):[/size][/b]
War, Security, Foreign Affairs, Disaster Aid and Relief, Public Relations, Labor, Transportation, Land and Resource Management, Energy, Protectorate and Territory Management, Culture and Sports, Justice, Health, Education, Public Security, Trade, Industry, Treasury/Finance, Science and Research, Space and Technology, Internal Oversight

[b][size="3"]Ajuntment-Prefectures:[/size][/b]
Defense, Foreign Affairs, Homeland, Government Services, Finance, Science

[b][size="3"]Political parties:[/size][/b]
New Libertarian Front, Leclercian Rational Group, Independence Party, Greenlandic Union

[b][size="3"]Political pressure groups and leaders:[/size][/b]
environmentalists, business groups, labor unions, churches, ethnic groups, political action committees or PAC, health groups, education groups, civic groups, youth groups, transportation groups, agricultural groups, veterans groups, women's groups, reform lobbies

[b][size="3"]Flag description:[/size][/b]
torquoise blue with a white horizontal stripe running through the center; superimposed upon the stripe on the left side is a blue shield featuring a polar bear

[b][size="3"]National symbol(s):[/size][/b]
polar bear

[b][size="3"]National anthem:[/size][/b]
- name: Nunarput utoqqarsuanngoravit (Greenlandic), "You Our Ancient Land" (English), also translated as "Our Country, Who's Become So Old"
- lyrics/music: Henrik Lund/Jonathan Petersen
- note: adopted 1916 by Greenland under Danish rule; the government also recognizes "Nuna asiilasooq" as a secondary anthem

Edited August 31, 2012 by JEDCJT

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[center][b][size="4"]Constitution[/size][/b][/center]
[quote][b][size="3"]Preamble:[/size][/b]

Under the Guidance of Him, our one and only God, we hereby declare the formal existance of a glorious Republic harbored on this planet. We, the People of the Federal Republic of Greenland, agree to form an unbreakable bond for guidance and direction of the great Nation in order to promote and secure the inalienable rights and liberties of Humankind.

[b][size="3"]Article I. Sovereignty:[/size][/b]

The Federal Republic of Greenland is a sovereign nation endowed with inalienable rights to its land holdings, waters, airspace, citizens, natural resources, and whatever is applicable. No nation shall infringe such sovereignty.

1. All lands, waters, and airspaces within the national boundaries of the Federal Republic of Greenland is originally owned by the Nation. The Federal Government shall have the sole right to grant, and withdraw, the lease of ownership to designated entities under specific circumstances.

2. All natural resources within the national boundaries of the Federal Republic of Greenland are the sole property of the Nation. Any private exploitation of such resources may be allowed through concessions sanctioned by the Federal Government. The Federal Government shall regulate, to a meaningful extent, the exploitation of natural resources.

3. The Federal Government shall have the sole right to impose reasonable limits upon private property for public interest and national security reasons.

[b][size="3"]Article II. Government Structure:[/size][/b]

The Federal Government of the Federal Republic of Greenland shall be divided into Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches to ensure the Government remains on track on its intended purpose.

[u]A. Legislature:[/u]

The Senatus of the Federal Republic of Greenland shall be the legislature, to comprise of Senators elected to represent the People.

1. Senatus:

The Senatus shall comprise of no more than 100 Senators, allotted amongst the administrative divisions on a proportional basis relative to population. Each Senator shall serve no more than seven years and may be re-elected no more than four times. Each Senator must be at least twenty-five years of age and be a citizen of Greenland. The Consul-General shall preside over the Senatus.

[u]B. Executive:[/u]

The Executive Branch shall comprise of the President, Consul-General, the Cabinet, and related government organizations.

1. President:

The President of the Federal Republic of Greenland shall be tasked with sustaining and preserving the Federal Republic against all threats, internal and external, and in upholding the Constitution. To run for Office, he or she must be at least thirty-five years of age and be a lawful citizen of Greenland. Each term lasts five years.

2. Ajuntment-Prefectures and the Cabinet:

Adjuntment-Prefectures shall consist of one or several Government Ministries, of which shall comprise the Presidential Cabinet. Each Adjuntment-Prefecture shall be headed by a Chief Praefect, who shall provide advice to the President on matters of their specific jurisdictions and who shall serve as an coordinating body between the President and related government agencies, bureaus, and organizations.

A Chief Praefect shall have no power to appoint or dismiss any Ministers under his or her jurisdiction, though he or she does have the power to make recommendations to the President regarding as such. In turn, the President shall have the power to appoint or dismiss any Chief Praefect with the confirmation from the Senatus, on the same basis as the Cabinet. A Chief Praefect shall report to the President and the Senatus.

The Ajuntment-Prefectures shall consist of the following, along with the Cabinet:

a. Ajuntment-Prefecture of Defense:
- Ministry of War
- Ministry of Security

b. Ajuntment-Prefecture of Foreign Affairs:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Disaster Aid and Relief
- Ministry of Public Relations

c. Ajuntment-Prefecture of the Homeland:
- Ministry of Labor
- Ministry of Transportation
- Ministry of Land and Resource Management
- Ministry of Energy
- Ministry of Protectorate and Territory Management

d. Ajuntment-Prefecture of Government Services:
- Ministry of Culture and Sports
- Ministry of Justice
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of State Security

e. Ajuntment-Prefecture of Finance:
- Ministry of Trade
- Ministry of Industry
- Ministry of the Treasury/Finance

f. Ajuntment-Prefecture of Science:
- Ministry of Science and Research
- Ministry of Space and Technology

[u]C. Judiciary:[/u]

The Judicial branch shall comprise of the High Court of Greenland, which shall be tasked with interpreting the Law and Constitution.

1. High Court of Greenland:

The High Court shall comprise of ten Justices and one Supreme Justice, who must be at least fifty years of age and be a citizen of Greenland. The Justices shall be appointed by the President with confirmation of the Senatus, while the Supreme Justice shall be appointed by the Senatus with a four-fifths majority vote.

2. Lower Courts:

The Lower Courts shall comprise of Federal Courts, of which one shall be located in each administrative region, and of Federal Appeals Courts, of which one shall be located in each administrative region.

[b][size="3"]Article III. Laws by the Governing:[/size][/b]

[u]A. Bills:[/u]

The Senatus may propose and submit Bills to the President if said Bill has the support of two-thirds of the Senatus. The President, upon receiving said Bill, may sign it into law or veto it. A four-fifths majority vote is required in the Senatus to override the veto. Lastly, the said Bill must comply with the Constitution and be deemed such by the High Court or it shall be invalidated.

a. Any Bill involving taxation must receive a two-thirds+1 majority vote in the Senatus and a four-fifths+1 majority vote to override a veto.

[u]B. Appointments:[/u]

a. The President shall appoint Ministers to head each Ministry, with a two-thirds majority vote of approval in the Senatus.
b. The Minister of Justice shall appoint all Federal judges with the approval of the President and confirmed with a two-thirds majority vote of approval in the Senatus.
c. The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall appoint Ambassadors, with approval of the President.

[u]C. Elections:[/u]

a. Election Day is held every five years on the day of April 12th, and new appointments shall officially assume office on the day of May 12th.
b. The President may not spend more than $2 million, and Senators may not spend more than $500,000 on election campaigns. This article shall be adjusted for inflation every five years.
c. The People shall have the power to vote for President and Senators. Only votes by Senators shall count toward the election of the President.

[b][size="3"]Article IV. Armed Forces:[/size][/b]

The Federal Republic of Greenland shall maintain a standing army headed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in peacetime and by the Ministry of War in wartime.

1. The President is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Greenlandic Armed Forces.

2. Declaration of wars must be ratified by a two-thirds majority in the Senatus.

3. The Senatus may declare a "state of war" with a two-thirds majority vote.

a. The President shall receive additional powers, including the ability to limit some rights outlined in Article VI.
b. A "state of war" shall last no more than six months, and the Senatus must vote with a two-thirds majority to extend for another six months.

4. All eligible men must serve seven years, and all eligible women must serve three years in the military or reserve forces.

5. Men in the age range of 20-49 and women in the age range of 20-39 shall be eligible for draft in times of war.

[b][size="3"]Article V. Crimes and Justice:[/size][/b]

1. Capital Punishment is a legal form of punishment in the Federal Republic of Greenland. All prisoners convicted with the death penalty have the right to a hearing with a Judge, a hearing with a Jury, and two appeals before swift and humane execution.

a. Organs, if in healthy condition, must be donated.

2. The only crimes capable of receiving the death penalty are high treason, war crimes, crimes against humanity, first-degree premeditated murder and $%&@.

[b][size="3"]Article VI. Right of Humankind:[/size][/b]

All lawful citizens and non-citizens of the Federal Republic of Greenland shall be endowed with specific inalienable rights and liberties that cannot be infringed upon.

[u]A. Citizenship:[/u]

A lawful citizen is guaranteed rights, privileges, and responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution and interpreted by Government.

1. Anyone born in Greenland, its land territories, waters, airspace, or its foreign bases is automatically granted Greenlandic citizenship.

2. Anyone with two parents, both who have Greenlandic citizenship, can request to be a Greenlandic citizen if desired.

3. Anyone who has lived in Greenland for over five years and passes a Citizenship exam and is knowledgeable in one of the official languages can request citizenship to the Federal Republic of Greenland.

[u]B. Freedoms:[/u]

a. Freedom of Speech
b. Freedom of Assembly
c. Freedom of the Press [can be revoked in times of war by order of the President]
d. Freedom from discrimination
e. Freedom of religion
f. Freedom of marriage
g. Freedom of privacy

[u]C. Rights:[/u]

a. Right to bear arms
b. Right to Habeas Corpus [can be suspended in times of war by order of the President]
c. Right to a fair trial with jury
d. Right to remain silent
e. Right to property
f. Right to life
g. Right to liberty
h. Right to education
i. Right to vote

[u]D. Others:[/u]

All Provinces and Federal Territories shall have the right to enforce any Law or Legislation not specifically delegated to the Federal Government by this Constitution or by legislation.

[b][size="3"]Article VII. Amendments:[/size][/b]

Amendments may be made to this Constitution with a two-thirds majority vote in the Senatus, two-thirds citizen approval, two-thirds Provincial government approval and approval by the President and Consul-General in order to take effect. Amendments can be applied to any part of this Constitution; however the original wording of Article VI may not be altered or deleted.[/quote]

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[center][b][size="4"]Economy[/size][/b][/center]
[b][size="3"]GDP (purchasing power parity):[/size][/b]
$6.516 trillion (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]GDP (official exchange rate):[/size][/b]
$6.514 trillion (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]GDP - official growth rate:[/size][/b]
1.8% (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]GDP - per capita (PPP):[/size][/b]
$121,968 (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Currency:[/size][/b]
Greenlandic atlan (GLA) [domestic], Greenlandic kalaat (GLK) [international]

[b][size="3"]Labor force:[/size][/b]
31,148,640 (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Labor force - by occupation:[/size][/b]
- agriculture: 4%
- industry: 67%
- services: 29% (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Unemployment rate:[/size][/b]
3.5% (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Population below poverty line:[/size][/b]
5.2% (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Household income or consumption by percentage share:[/size][/b]
- lowest 10%: 2%
- highest 10%: 30% (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Investment (gross fixed):[/size][/b]
17.30% of GDP (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Budget:[/size][/b]
$1.954 trillion (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Budget - composition:[/size][/b]
mandatory civilian upkeep costs 25%, government research grants 18%, education 15%, military 15%, health care 8%, transport 6%, infrastructure expansion 5%, police 3%, total miscellaneous spending 3%, unassigned 2% (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Taxes and other revenues:[/size][/b]
35% of GDP (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Public debt:[/size][/b]
46.5% of GDP (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Inflation rate (consumer prices):[/size][/b]
2.8% (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Agriculture - products:[/size][/b]
corn, beef, dairy products, fish, forage crops, forest products, fruits, other grains, pork, poultry, reindeer, sheep, wheat, vegetables

[b][size="3"]Industries:[/size][/b]
consumer goods, electronics, fishing, fish processing, gold, government services, handicrafts, hides and skins, iron, manufacturing, military, mining, petroleum, shipbuilding, steel, technology, telecommunications, transportation, tourism, uranium

[b][size="3"]Industrial production growth rate:[/size][/b]
8.5% (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Electricity - production:[/size][/b]
3.7 trillion kWh (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Electricity - consumption:[/size][/b]
3.5 trillion kWh (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Trade partners - exports:[/size][/b]
Mexico 19.4%, Newfoundland and Labrador 14%, Athens, 7.2%, Quebec 4% (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Trade partners - imports:[/size][/b]
Mexico: 19.5%, Newfoundland and Labrador 14%, Athens 11.8%, Quebec 6% (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Debt - external:[/size][/b]
$3.030 trillion (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Fiscal year:[/size][/b]
1 October - 30 September

Edited June 19, 2012 by JEDCJT

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[center][b][size="4"]Communications[/size][/b][/center]
[b][size="3"]Telephones - main lines in use:[/size][/b]
26 million (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Telephones - mobile cellular:[/size][/b]
47 million (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Televisions:[/size][/b]
48 million (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Telephone system:[/size][/b]
- general assessment: a large, technologically advanced, multipurpose communications system
- domestic: a large system of fiber-optic cable, microwave radio relay, coaxial cable, and domestic satellites carries every form of telephone traffic; a rapidly growing cellular system carries mobile telephone traffic throughout the country
- international: country code - 1; multiple ocean cable systems provide international connectivity; satellite earth stations - 61 Intelsat, 5 Intersputnik (Atlantic Ocean region), and 4 Inmarsat (Atlantic Ocean region) (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Broadcast media:[/size][/b]
Several major terrestrial TV networks with affiliate stations throughout the country, plus cable and satellite networks, independent stations, and a limited public broadcasting sector that is largely supported by private grants; overall, thousands of TV stations broadcasting; multiple national radio networks with many affiliate stations; while most stations are commercial, Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has a network of some 400 member stations; satellite radio available; overall, nearly 8,000 radio stations operating (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Internet country code:[/size][/b]
.gl

[b][size="3"]Internet TLDs:[/size][/b]
.gl, .com, .edu, .gov, .mil, .net, .org

[b][size="3"]Internet hosts:[/size][/b]
30 million (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Internet users:[/size][/b]
42 million (20XX)

Edited June 18, 2012 by JEDCJT

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[center][b][size="4"]Transportation[/size][/b][/center]
[b][size="3"]Airports:[/size][/b]
12,031 (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Airports - with paved runways:[/size][/b]
- total: 4,830
- over 3,000 m: 180
- 2,400 to 2,999 m: 230
- 1,500 to 2,399 m: 1,230
- 900 to 1,499 m: 2,240
- under 899 m: 950

[b][size="3"]Airports - with unpaved runways:[/size][/b]
- total: 5,767
- 2,400 to 3,000 m: 3
- 1,500 to 2,399 m: 120
- 900 to 1,499 m: 1,326
- under 899 m: 4,318

[b][size="3"]Airports - major:[/size][/b]
Holsteinsborg International Airport (HOL), Eyvindsson City International Airport (EYD), Arnuld Californian International (ACA), Alejandro International Airport (AJA), Streon Frederik International Airport (SFR), Höfuðborgarsvæðinukrokurfjordur International (HBJ), Stromfjord International (SFJ), Harold Vilhjálmsson International Airport (HAV), Egedesminde International Airport (EDE), Canada City International (CAN), Miami International (MIA), Orlando International (ORL), Tampa International (TPA)

[b][size="3"]Heliports:[/size][/b]
82 (20XX)

[b][size="3"]Ports and terminals:[/size][/b]
- cargo ports (tonnage): Stromfjord, Holsteinsborg, Eyvindsson City, Tampa
- container ports (TEUs): Holsteinsborg, Egedesminde, Osea City, Jacksonville
- cruise departure ports (passengers): Miami, Port Everglades, Ooway, Port Canaveral, Holsteinsborg, Eyvindsson City

Edited June 17, 2012 by JEDCJT

[JEDCJT]

[center][b][size="4"]Military[/size][/b][/center]
[b][size="3"]Military branches:[/size][/b]
Greenlandic Armed Forces: Greenlandic Army, Greenlandic Navy, Greenlandic Air Force, Greenlandic National Defense Guard, Greenlandic Strategic Defense; note - the Greenlandic Coast Guard reports to the Ministry of Security in peacetime and to the Ministry of War in wartime

[b][size="3"]Active and reserve troops:[/size][/b]
1.65 million

[b][size="3"]Active and reserve aircraft:[/size][/b]
2,520 (210 squadrons)

[b][size="3"]Active and reserve ships:[/size][/b]
260

[b][size="3"]Military service age and obligation:[/size][/b]
18 years of age (17 years of age with parental consent) for male and female voluntary service; maximum enlistment age 42 (Army), 27 (Air Force), 34 (Navy), 28 (National Defense Guard); service obligation 8 years, including 2-5 years active duty (Army), 2 years active (Navy), 4 years active (Air Force, National Defense Guard)

[b][size="3"]Military age:[/size][/b]
- male: 18-49
- female: 18-49

[b][size="3"]Manpower available for military service:[/size][/b]
- males age 16-49: 12,628,021
- females age 16-49: 12,399,129 (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Manpower fit for military service:[/size][/b]
- males age 16-49: 10,447,823
- females age 16-49: 10,237,867 (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Manpower reaching military age annually:[/size][/b]
- male: 372,571
- female: 354,295 (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Military expenditures:[/size][/b]
- 4% of GDP
- 15% of federal government budget (20XX est.)

[b][size="3"]Army organization:[/size][/b]
- Squad (10 troops)
- Platoon (10 Squads; 100 troops)
- Regiment (10 Platoons; 1,000 troops)
- Division (10 Regiments; 10,000 troops)
- Corps (2 to 5 Divisions; 20,000-50,000 troops)
- Army (10 Divisions; 100,000 troops)
- Front (3-5 Army; 300,000-500,000 troops)

[b][size="3"]Army composition:[/size][/b]
- 1st Army (100,000)
- 2nd Army
- 3rd Army
- 4th Army
- 5th Army
- 6th Army
- 7th Army
- 8th Army
- 9th Army
- 10th Army
- 11th Army
- 12th Army
- 14th Army
- 15th Army
- 16th Army
- 32nd Corps (50,000)

[b][size="3"]Army weaponry, equipment, and vehicles (including but not limited to):[/size][/b]
A1A3 Abrams Main Battle Tank, G2 Vör Main Battle Tank, L7 Mastodonten Tank, AT3 Torden Heavy Artillery, AT5 Eldingar Light Artillery, Armored Module-Support/Command/Medical (AM-S/C/M), SPA M110, M-113, M2 Bradley IFVs, Javelin, M32 MGLs, AGLs, THAAD, Patriot-104F (PAC-3), Starstreak HVM, S-300s, S-400s, S-500s, R35 Assault Rifle, X-M8 Combat Rifle, FN SCAR, Micro-Tavor TAR-21, enhanced M4 Carbine (also known as APC), M4-M1014 shotgun, M82 sniper rifle, M107 sniper rifle, P99 pistol, ABC-M792 hand grenade, AN-M83 smoke grenade, M15 white phosphorous grenade

[b][size="3"]Air Force organization:[/size][/b]
- Squadron (12 aircrafts)
- Group (3 squadrons; 36 aircrafts)
- Wing (2 groups; 72 aircrafts)

[b][size="3"]Air Force composition:[/size][/b]
- 1st Wing (72)
- 2nd Wing
- 3rd Wing
- 4th Wing
- 5th Wing
- 6th Wing
- 7th Wing
- 8th Wing
- 9th Wing
- 10th Wing
- 11th Wing
- 12th Wing
- 13th Wing
- 14th Wing
- 15th Wing
- 16th Wing
- 17th Wing
- 18th Wing
- 19th Wing
- 20th Wing
- 21st Wing
- 22nd Wing
- 23rd Wing
- 24th Wing
- 25th Wing
- 26th Wing
- 27th Wing
- 28th Wing
- 29th Wing
- 30th Wing
- 31st Wing
- 32nd Wing
- 33rd Wing
- 34th Wing
- 35th Wing

[b][size="3"]Air Force squadrons:[/size][/b]
- Assault
- Interceptor
- Homeland Defense
- Carrier
- Cargo

[b][size="3"]Air Force aircrafts and vehicles (including but not limited to):[/size][/b]
F-22, YF-23, F-35 (also known as F-1 Wolverine), B-2 Guardian, Tu-160, E-3 Sentry, EA-18G Growler, EP-3, P-3 Orion, P-8A Poseidon, SH-60B/F, MQ-1 Predator (also known as UC-3 Apollo), MQ-8, AH-1Z Viper, C-40A Clipper, C-130 Hercules, MV-22B Osprey, S-22 Hawkeye

[b][size="3"]Naval organization:[/size][/b]
- Division (3-5 ships)
- Battlegroup (10 ships)
- Fleet (20 ships)

[b][size="3"]Naval composition:[/size][/b]
- 1st Fleet (20)
- 2nd Fleet
- 3rd Fleet
- 4th Fleet
- 5th Fleet
- 6th Fleet
- 7th Fleet
- 8th Fleet
- 9th Fleet
- 10th Fleet
- 11th Fleet
- 12th Fleet
- 13th Fleet

[b][size="3"]Naval ships (including but not limited to):[/size][/b]
[i]Egedesminde[/i]-class corvette, [i]Dependable[/i]-class destroyers, [i]Invictus[/i]-class destroyers, [i]Victory[/i]-class frigates, [i]Fönix[/i]-class cruisers, [i]Eyvindsson[/i]-class aircraft carriers, [i]Narhval[/i]-class nuclear submarines (SSN), [i]Seashadow[/i]-class submarines (SSBN) [i]Ragnarok[/i]-class battlecruisers, LCM-8 and LCAC landing crafts, [i]Independence[/i]-class littoral combat ships, [i]Sentinel[/i]-class heavy combat craft, [i]Supply[/i]-class fast combat support ships

Edited June 19, 2012 by JEDCJT

[JEDCJT]

[size="4"][center][b]Diplomacy[/b][/center][/size]
[size="3"][b]Diplomatic relations - key legend:[/b][/size]
- blue = friendly/cordial (* are allies)
- orange = unfriendly/hostile
- green = neutral

[size="3"][b]Blue nations:[/b][/size]
[color="#0000FF"]American Commonwealth*, Athens*, Cuba, Greater Colombia, Hudson Bay Federation*, Ireland*, J Andres, Lunar Republic, Mexico*, Newfoundland and Labrador*, Prairie Union*, Quebec*, Vaule, Vietnam, Vinsalia*[/color]

[size="3"][b]Orange nations:[/b][/size]
[color="#FF8C00"]Northern Imperium[/color]

[size="3"][b]Green nations:[/b][/size]
[color="#008000"]Aeon, Alba, Arctica, Avalon, Carolinas, Cascadia, Cyrantia, Edean, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Greater Zimbabwe, Haven, India, Iran, Mauritania, Mascurian Siberia, Oceanesia, Papua, Para, People's Republic of Africa, Selenarctos, Southern United States of America, Tianxia, United States of America, Vostokslavia[/color]

[size="3"][b]Embassies:[/b][/size]
Foreign nations not currently maintaining diplomatic relations with Greenland are required to contact the Foreign Ministry to formally establish embassies and consulates in Embassy Row, and to recognize and accept the Standard Protocols for Embassy Establishment Declaration (SPEED). Foreign ambassadors, staff, and consuls are required to contact the Foreign Ministry in order to not only establish an embassy and consulates, but also to choose from the available space in Embassy Row of which they wish to reside in.

[quote][center][b]Standards Protocol for Diplomatic Relations Directive
Standard Protocols for Embassy Establishment Declaration (S.P.E.E.D.)[/b]
[/center]
[b]Article One:[/b]
This legislation shall set forth the guidelines for faciliating and furthering diplomatic relations between the Federal Republic of Greenland and the world's nations through the Standard Protocols for Embassy Establishment Directive (S.P.E.E.D.).

[b]Article Two:[/b]
A request for an Embassy in Greenland must be approved by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Once approved, foreign nation(s) must agree to all terms outlined in Article Three. Upon signature, foreign nation(s) shall be given a choice of whatever Embassy building in Embassy Row they wish to reside in.

[b]Section A - Embassy Staff[/b]
Foreign nation(s) can send only one Ambassador to their Embassy, and Embassy personnel may never exceed fifty persons at one time, including the Ambassador, diplomats, aides, assistants, security, and his/her family. Embassy security staff are permitted to hold small firearms within Embassy grounds.

[b]Section B - Extraterritoriality of Embassies[/b]
Any foreign Embassy are granted extraterritorial status, that is, formally belonging to the foreign nation. Greenlandic law and resolutions do not apply there, except under specific circumstances as described in Section E; Greenlandic government personnel are required to receive permission from the foreign Ambassador in order to enter their Embassy.

[b]Section C - Diplomatic Immunity and Right of Expulsion[/b]
The Ambassador from the foreign nation, and his family, shall receive diplomatic immunity. The Government of Greenland reserves the sole right to expel any foreign national from Greenlandic territory. Such nationals shall have the right to reside in the foreign Embassy for as long as at the discretion of the Ambassador; they shall come under diplomatic immunity. Otherwise, they shall be guaranteed safe passage out of Greenland. Foreign nationals not under diplomatic immunity may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of Greenlandic law.

[b]Section D - Diplomatic Transportation[/b]
Foreign nations establishing an Embassy in Greenland has the right to send over up to three vehicles and one helicopter. All vehicles must be registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs prior to establishing Embassies.

[b]Section E - Revocation of Embassy and Diplomatic Rights[/b]
The Federal Government of Greenland reserves the sole right to close down the Embassy at any time. In the event an Embassy is closed down in this manner, all diplomatic staff residing there shall have no more than three weeks to bring their possessions with them, and shall be guaranteed safe passage to their home countries.

[b]Article Three:[/b]
Any foreign nation establishing an Embassy in Greenland officially recognizes that the Federal Republic of Greenland has full authority and sovereignty within its borders.

Signed,
Arnuld Californian, President
Jordmur Angelsgard, Consul-General
Harold Vilhjálmsson, Chief Praefect of Foreign Affairs[/quote]

Edited August 31, 2012 by JEDCJT

[JEDCJT]

[size="4"][center][b]Policy[/b][/center][/size]
[size="3"][b]Foreign policy:[/b][/size]
Greenland currently adopts a semi-isolationist pro-American policy when it comes to diplomacy, but will uphold and honor its treaties should it be required. It currently holds treaties (ranging from economic to mutual defense with optional aggression) with: American Commonwealth, Athens, Hudson Bay Federation, Ireland, Mexico, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prairie Union, Quebec, Vaule, and Vinsalia.

[size="3"][b]Sovereignty policy:[/b][/size]
Greenland reserves the right to protect, promote, and further its national interests at the regional and international level. It reserves the right to intervene, within reason, in any situation in the Americas where human rights and respect for life are threatened; this includes dealing with oppressive and dictatorial regimes.

[size="3"][b]Security policy:[/b][/size]
Greenland reserves the right to search any civilian and military vessels passing through or into and within its territorial waters and EEZ, any vehicles or other modes of land transportation passing through and within its land territories and protected areas, and any aircraft passing through and within its airspace for any reason at any time, especially when there are reasonable concern regarding suspicious or illegal activities taking place within Greenland and its jurisdictions. Any illegal or otherwise intentionally-harmful cargo found through such security search procedures will be seized.

[size="3"][b]Border policy:[/b][/size]
All persons entering Greenland must present a valid ePassport or proper equivalent documentation to customs officials at border and coastal checkpoints. These possessing a valid ePassport without a work permit will be issued a visa valid for 60 days. These entering Greenland for a specified period of time must leave by the departure date (which must be declared to the issuing customs officer) will not be issued a second visa for 30 days after the departure date. Intentional failure to leave the country or entering illegally is a federal offense, and violators will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

[size="3"][b]Maritime policy:[/b][/size]
Foreign civilian and commerce vessels require a specialized permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to pass through Greenlandic territorial waters, which extends to twelve nautical miles from the coast (unless stated otherwise, no permit is required for civilian and commerce passage through the EEZ, which extends to two hundred nautical miles from the coast). A permit is required from the Department of Maritime Affairs in the Ministry of Land and Resource Management for fishing and mining rights within the EEZ. Non-allied foreign military vessels are required to receive express permission from the War Ministry to cross Greenlandic waters and EEZ through designated paths (the same goes for territorial and protected lands and airspace). They are required to petition the War Ministry for a special permit for passage and docking purposes, and provide a timetable; any dockings are to be for refueling and maintenance purposes. Allied military vessels are exempt from the permit requirements, though they are required to inform the War Ministry beforehand to cross Greenlandic territory, airspace, and waters, and to dock in Greenlandic ports. This is to avoid misunderstandings and potential conflict.

[size="3"][b]EEZ policy:[/b][/size]
The official boundaries of the EEZ encompasses all waters adjacent to Greenland proper, Florida, and Nova Scotia extending 200nm from the Greenlandic coast or where they interact with another EEZ. The Greenlandic EEZ encompasses the Greenland Sea, the Eyvindsson Sea, Labrador Sea, Davis Strait, Baffin Bay, part of the Arctic Ocean (including the Lomonosov Ridge), and part of the Gulf of Mexico, especially the Tampa Bay and the Florida Straits. The EEZ, if unofficially, also encompasses Greenland's CANADIAN protectorate, especially Ellesmere Island and the greater Queen Elizabeth Islands, and the New York protectorate. The Hudson Bay, save for the waters surrounding Ontario and its islands, and the Northwestern Passages are considered to be part of the Greenlandic EEZ.

[size="3"][b]Aerial policy:[/b][/size]
Greenland has complete and unfettered sovereignty over the airspace within the boundaries of its EEZ (which encompasses land territories, territorial waters, and of course, EEZ), as dictated by the Constitution. It generally has an open-air policy, where any civilian and commercial plane may fly through Greenlandic airspace as long they file a flight plan with appropriate authorities in advance for all flights exceeding a certain distance and/or crossing Greenlandic air borders, or if required by regulations. Allied and non-allied military planes with prior authorization from the War Ministry, landing within or passing through Greenlandic airspace, must file a flight plan with the Department of the Air Force in advance.

[size="3"][b]WMD Policy:[/b][/size]
Greenland reserves the sole right to maintain and develop nuclear weapons for the purposes of strategic deterrance. It has the sole right to a First Strike, which shall include tactical and strategic warheads, and to modify its WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) Policy. Full nuclear retaliation will be authorized in the event of a WMD attack on Greenland, and Greenland shall have the right to deploy and utilize its nuclear stockpile against invading hostile forces in times of war. A First Strike must be approved by the President, Chief Praefect of War, Minister of War, and the Senatus before it is launched, and must target enemy military bases, installations, and forces. In the event these appropriate government agencies are incapicitated, command of Greenland's nuclear forces are to be placed under the control of the National Strategic Weapons Council (NSWC), an emergency fallback network part of Greenland's secret Continuity of Government and Government Operations Plan (COGAGOP). In the event of a WMD attack (nuclear, chemical, or biological) on Greenland, a state of total war shall exist between Greenland and the aggressor.

Edited August 31, 2012 by JEDCJT

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[size="4"][center][b]Wonders:[/b][/center][/size]
[size="3"][b]Agriculture Development Program:[/b][/size]
Greenland is constantly seeking for ways to improve its food production, especially the farming and planting of food in provinces with warmer weather. The Ministry of Agriculture operates an agriculture development program under the aegis of the Bureau of Agricultural Development (BAG).

[size="3"][b]Anti-Air Defense Network:[/b][/size]
Greenland maintains a highly-complex anti-air defense system employing, without delving into too much detail, fixed and mobile missile launch platforms, anti-aircraft batteries, and RADAR systems to defend against foreign aircrafts in times of war.

[size="3"][b]Central Intelligence Agency (Greenlandic Intelligence Agency and Cyberwarfare Division):[/b][/size]
A part of the Ministry of State Security (MSS), the Greenlandic Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency employed by the federal government to collect and analyze information pertaining to foreign countries, governments, institutions, and persons, in order to assist the federal government to formulate appropriate policies. The Cyberwarfare Division (CWD) within the Department of Strategic Defense (DSD) is tasked with protecting Greenland from foreign cyberattacks and waging fifth generational warfare for the most part.

[size="3"][b]Disaster Relief Agency (Ministry of Disaster Aid and Relief):[/b][/size]
The Ministry of Disaster Aid and Relief (MDAR) is a federal-level government ministry tasked with conducting relief operations, such as distributing food, supplies, and resources to disaster-struck areas in times of emergency. It largely acts within Greenland borders, although it can also operate in foreign nations upon request.

[size="3"][b]Foreign Air Force Base:[/b][/size]
A Foreign Air Force Base, as its name suggests, is an Air Force base established and maintained within the territory of a foreign country. Greenland currently maintains a policy forbidding foreign nations, allied or not, from stationing such bases in Greenlandic national territory and certain parts of protected territory.

[size="3"][b]Great Monument (Presidential Palace):[/b][/size]
The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of Greenland, his family, and designated individuals. There are two such residencies, one in the capital of Eyvindsson City and one in Höfuðborgarsvæðinukrokurfjordur.

[size="3"][b]Great Temple (Cathedral of St. Frederiksdal):[/b][/size]
Located in Frederiksdal, and built in Canadian times, the Cathedral of St. Frederiksdal is the largest national church in Greenland. It is capable of holding up to 16,000 persons at a time.

[size="3"][b]Great University (Kristjan Eyvindsson Royal University):[/b][/size]
Located in Eyvindsson City, and named after Greenland's first leader and founder, the Kristjan Eyvindsson Royal University is the nation's largest and prodigious university and a major research institute. Enrolling over 60,000 students, the university specializes, among other aspects, in technology, engineering, and biotechnology, and is internationally renowned for its social services and environmental programs.

[size="3"][b]Hidden Nuclear Missile Silo:[/b][/size]
Greenland has developed the capacity to produce and store additional nuclear warheads in five hidden silos in secure locations, and has done so.

[size="3"][b]Internet:[/b][/size]
The Internet is widespread in Greenland, and the public has wide (and often free) access to the Internet. The federal government utilizes the Internet for civilian and military purposes, and as do civilians (businessmen, corporation leaders, etc). The Internet contributes to the success of the national economy, and plays a crucial role in the nation’s social fabric.

[size="3"][b]Interstate System (Greenlandic Interprovince Highway System):[/b][/size]
The Greenlandic Interprovince Highway System (GIHS) is a intricate nationwide system of highways, freeways, expressways, roads, railways, and rail tracks, used to provide transportation around the nation. It contributes to the nation’s economy, defense, and mobilization. It lies under the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and is maintained by the Department of Interprovince Highway and Rail System.

[size="3"][b]Manhattan Project:[/b][/size]
Greenland has nuclear warheads in its nuclear launch silos located across the country.

[size="3"][b]Movie Industry:[/b][/size]
Greenland has a large movie industry. It has a number of film and movie studios, many of which are located in Florida and Proxia, such as Universal Studios, Proxia Entertainment, Dimension Films, Universal Picture, Orlando Studios, and Eyvindsson Cinema Studios, to name a few. It also has a number of major film corporations with their subsidaries such as Time Warner and Warner Bros.

[size="3"][b]National Research Lab (Tyler Moeller Institute of Technology):[/b][/size]
The Tyler Moeller Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private institute. Located in Holsteinsborg, MIT aims to lead the nation in the field of technology research and development for commerce and military purposes.

[size="3"][b]National War Memorial (Memorial for the National Cause):[/b][/size]
Built in Norden Kingdom times, the Memorial for the National Cause (MNC) commemorates all the soldiers and personnel of Greenland's predecessors who had fallen in battle throughout Greenland's history. It contains detailed and comprehensive information on the various conflicts the nation had been involved in, tales from common soldiers of glory, honor, violence, and bravery, and has numerous statues and monuments.

[size="3"][b]Pentagon (Ministry of War):[/b][/size]
Headquartered in Eyvindsson City, the Ministry of War is one of the largest and most influential ministries in the federal government. It serves as the headquarters and central organizational hub of the Greenlandic Armed Forces, and formulates, plans, and carries out operations, drills, and projects in peacetime and wartime. It maintains strong connections to Greenland's sprawling military-industrial complex and delves into national security matters as well.

[size="3"][b]Social Security System (Department of Social Security):[/b][/size]
Under the aegis of the Ministry of the Treasury/Finance, the Department of Social Security (DSS) administers Social Security across the nation and has varying roles in the social, political, and economic sphere of Greenland. The federal government levies a payroll tax on the wages of working people. That revenue (unemployment benefits) goes to the poor, elderly, unemployed, and disabled people. The Social Security program is most successful in Osea and the least successful in Suour Greenland.

[size="3"][b]Space Program (Greenlandic Space Agency):[/b][/size]
The Greenlandic Space Agency (GSA) is the space agency of Greenland. Under the aegis of the Ministry of Space and Technology (MOST), GSA specializes in technology development for the purposes of space exploration and hopes to someday send an unmanned mission to the Moon, Mars, and other planets.

[size="3"][b]Stock Market (Vilhjálmsson Stock Exchange):[/b][/size]
Formed in Greenlandic times, the Vilhjálmsson Stock Exchange (VILSEX) is the largest strock exchange in Greenland, if not in North America. Headquartered in Holsteinsborg, the VILSEX currently holds over $1 trillion in combined market value/capitalization of all its listed domestic companies, and their assets, and total share turnover. It is known for its advanced, novel technology employed in trading.

[size="3"][b]Strategic Defense Initiative:[/b][/size]
With the prominence of nuclear weapons in the world, it is an overwhelming necessity for Greenland to protect and defend itself from the possibility of a nuclear attack. The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) comprises mainly of military satellites that are connected to their bases and headquarters on ground level. It utilizes lasers and missiles to achieve its purpose – that is, to intercept nuclear weapons long before they reach Greenland itself.

[size="3"][b]Universal Health Care:[/b][/size]
An universal health care system administered and operated by the Ministry of Health, in which Greenlandic citizens are able to purchase their own health insurance out of a wide range of choices in regards to health care providers. The federal government plays a largely regulatory role.

[size="3"][b]Weapons Research Complex:[/b][/size]
A classified research complex, one of several, employed by the War Ministry for the purposes of weapons research and development. Much of its actions are highly-classified.

Edited August 31, 2012 by JEDCJT

[JEDCJT]

[size="4"][center][b]Leaders:[/b][/center][/size]
[size="3"][b]Arnuld Californian[/b][/size]:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/dqQts.jpg[/IMG]

Age: 37
Marital status: Married
Family status: Parents, two brothers, one sister, and one son living in Greenland

Born in Florida, Arnuld grew up in the shadow of his older brother, Alejandro, whom his parents placed great hopes in. Despite so, Arnuld excelled in school, achieving top grades - especially in chemical and biotechnology - and he went on to graduate from the Kristjan Eyvindsson Royal University, where he met his wife, Samantha. After working at the Tyler Moeller Institute of Technology (MIT), Arnuld entered politics, where he won a seat in the Canadian Parliament. When CANADA collapsed, and Alejandro disappeared, Arnuld quickly took action, seizing the reins of power and placing Greenland on the road to recovery and prosperity, something which he greatly succeeded. He is the current President of Greenland.

[size="3"][b]Harold Vilhjalmsson[/b][/size]:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/n8DCJ.jpg[/IMG]

Age: 33
Marital status: Single
Family status: One brother, two sisters, and one aunt living in Greenland

Born in Proxia to a family of diplomats, Harold Vilhjalmsson was exceptionally skilled in the knowledge of law, government, and diplomacy. Speaking several languages, he enrolled into the Kristjan Eyvindsson Royal University, where he not only received a BA degree in Law and Government, but met his best friend, Arnuld. He served in the foreign affairs division in various governments, from Groenlandia to Atlantis. When Greenland reformed itself following the collapse of CANADA, Harold was appointed Foreign Minister by Arnuld, where he quickly progressed upward, attaining the current position of Chief Praefect of Foreign Affairs.

[size="3"][b]Jordmur Angelsgard[/b][/size]:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/vBR1H.jpg[/IMG]

Age: 70
Marital status: Divorced
Family status: One sister, one son living in Greenland

Born in Osea, Jordmur Angelsgard graduated from the Osean National University with a degree in Administration. He served in the Groenlandian military for some time, becoming a general before resigning in murky circumstances. He worked as a factory manager before he become an administrator in the Osean provincial government, a position he held through the Atlantian, Northern Republican, and CANADIAN governments. He offered to rejoin the Army during the CANADIAN war, but was turned down, and following CANADA's implosion, he became the Consul-General in the new Greenlandic government, a position he currently holds.

[size="3"][b]Alejandro Californian[/b][/size]:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/laBNq.jpg[/IMG]

Age: 42
Marital status: Single
Family status: Parents, two brothers, and one sister living in Greenland

The 'star' of the Californian family, Alejandro was the older brother to Arnuld and Emily. He attended Höfuðborgarsvæðinukrokurfjordur University, where he graduated a year early, and he would go on to lead a consistently successful life in politics as a Senator and then as the leader of Greenland's predecessors. He disappeared prior to CANADA's formation, and he remains missing to the present day. He is a fairly popular figure in Greenlandic society, even although a few monuments had been dedicated to him as compared to Eyvindsson.

[size="3"][b]Kristjan Eyvindsson[/b][/size]:
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Age: 67
Marital status: Unknown
Family status: Unknown

Considered one of Greenland's greatest presidents, Kristjan Eyvindsson was one of the country's founding fathers. He helped to reshape Greenland the way it is today, laying down the frameworks of the nation that would become the Federal Republic of Greenland. Over a very long career, he led the nations of the Norden Kingdom, Groenlandia, Atlantis, the Northern Republic, the first FRG, and then CANADA, where he served as Lord-Protector alongside Salvador d'Alberquerque. He disappeared without a trace during the collapse of CANADA and is currently missing. Several attempts of locating them by the new Greenlandic government has been fruitless so far. He is widely beloved in Greenland, so much that many places, streets, and even a city (which is the current national capital) has been named after him, and several statues of him had been erected all over Greenland.

Edited June 20, 2012 by JEDCJT