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| − | =Introduction= | + | =The Empire of Kartar= |
| − | ==Background:== | + | |
| + | ==Introduction== | ||
| + | ===Background:=== | ||
For millenia Kartar has stood as a leading light, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, in the practice of civilisation itself. For much of the population, living standards are extraordinarily high and room for personal choice is expansive, although political controls remain tight. | For millenia Kartar has stood as a leading light, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, in the practice of civilisation itself. For much of the population, living standards are extraordinarily high and room for personal choice is expansive, although political controls remain tight. | ||
AKA: The important people have a great degree of freedom if they so choose, although the circumscribing of actions due to responsibilities and duties is accepted more often than not. And the un-important people, well... | AKA: The important people have a great degree of freedom if they so choose, although the circumscribing of actions due to responsibilities and duties is accepted more often than not. And the un-important people, well... | ||
| − | =Geography= | + | ==Geography== |
| − | ==Location:== | + | ===Location:=== |
Western Shores, bordering the Ambria, Horse Wilds, Northern Wastes, Zylistan. Covers much of the west(?) of the XXX continent | Western Shores, bordering the Ambria, Horse Wilds, Northern Wastes, Zylistan. Covers much of the west(?) of the XXX continent | ||
| − | ==Geographic coordinates:== | + | ===Geographic coordinates:=== |
35 00 N, 105 00 E | 35 00 N, 105 00 E | ||
| − | ==Map references:== | + | ===Map references:=== |
Western Shores, XXX | Western Shores, XXX | ||
| − | + | ===Area:=== | |
| − | ==Area:== | ||
total: 27,298,474 sq km<br> | total: 27,298,474 sq km<br> | ||
land: 24,326,410 sq km<br> | land: 24,326,410 sq km<br> | ||
water: 3,270,550 sq km | water: 3,270,550 sq km | ||
| − | ==Land boundaries:== | + | ===Land boundaries:=== |
total: 22,117 km | total: 22,117 km | ||
border countries: Ambria, 120 km, Horsewilds 576 km, Northern Wastes, 1200 km (est.), Zylistan 890 km | border countries: Ambria, 120 km, Horsewilds 576 km, Northern Wastes, 1200 km (est.), Zylistan 890 km | ||
| − | ==Coastline:== | + | ===Coastline:=== |
14,500 km | 14,500 km | ||
| − | ==Maritime claims:== | + | ===Maritime claims:=== |
territorial sea: 12 nm | territorial sea: 12 nm | ||
contiguous zone: 24 nm | contiguous zone: 24 nm | ||
| Line 30: | Line 31: | ||
continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin | continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin | ||
Islands of Jian | Islands of Jian | ||
| − | ==Climate:== | + | ===Climate:=== |
extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north | extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north | ||
| − | ==Terrain:== | + | ===Terrain:=== |
mostly mountains, high plateaus, deserts in west; plains, deltas, and hills in east | mostly mountains, high plateaus, deserts in west; plains, deltas, and hills in east | ||
| − | + | ===Elevation extremes:=== | |
| − | ==Elevation extremes:== | ||
lowest point: Allnegarde Break -1170 m<br> | lowest point: Allnegarde Break -1170 m<br> | ||
highest point: Mount Xiao-an 9,001 m (Everest is 8,850 km) | highest point: Mount Xiao-an 9,001 m (Everest is 8,850 km) | ||
| − | ==Natural resources:== | + | ===Natural resources:=== |
salt, coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, manganese, molybdenum, vanadium, magnetite, aluminum, lead, zinc, uranium, hydropower potential (world's largest) | salt, coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, manganese, molybdenum, vanadium, magnetite, aluminum, lead, zinc, uranium, hydropower potential (world's largest) | ||
| − | ==Land use:== | + | ===Land use:=== |
arable land: 15.4% | arable land: 15.4% | ||
permanent crops: 1.25% | permanent crops: 1.25% | ||
| Line 47: | Line 47: | ||
Irrigated land: | Irrigated land: | ||
2,525,800 sq km | 2,525,800 sq km | ||
| − | ==Natural hazards:== | + | ===Natural hazards:=== |
frequent typhoons (about five per year along southern and eastern coasts); damaging floods; tsunamis; earthquakes; droughts; land subsidence | frequent typhoons (about five per year along southern and eastern coasts); damaging floods; tsunamis; earthquakes; droughts; land subsidence | ||
| − | + | Environment - current issues: | |
water shortages, particularly in the arid regions; water pollution from untreated wastes near major cities; deforestation; estimated loss of one-eighteenth of agricultural land to soil erosion and economic development; desertification; trade in endangered species | water shortages, particularly in the arid regions; water pollution from untreated wastes near major cities; deforestation; estimated loss of one-eighteenth of agricultural land to soil erosion and economic development; desertification; trade in endangered species | ||
| − | + | ===Geography - note:=== | |
| − | ==Geography - note:== | ||
world's largest country; Mount Xian-an is the world's tallest peak ; the salt pans in Lan-Xu are the largest in the world, larger than some countries | world's largest country; Mount Xian-an is the world's tallest peak ; the salt pans in Lan-Xu are the largest in the world, larger than some countries | ||
| − | + | ==People== | |
| − | =People= | + | ===Population:=== |
| − | ==Population:== | ||
843,200,812 (last census est.) | 843,200,812 (last census est.) | ||
| − | ==Age structure:== | + | ===Age structure:=== |
| − | 0-14 years: 21.4% (male 148,134,928/female 131,045,415) | + | 0-14 years: 21.4% (male 148,134,928/female 131,045,415) |
| − | 15-64 years: 71% (male 477,182,072/female 450,664,933) | + | 15-64 years: 71% (male 477,182,072/female 450,664,933) |
65 years and over: 7.6% (male 47,400,282/female 51,886,182) (est.) | 65 years and over: 7.6% (male 47,400,282/female 51,886,182) (est.) | ||
| − | ==Median age:== | + | ===Median age:=== |
| − | ===Among Cheetahs=== | + | ====Among Cheetahs==== |
| − | total: 28.62 years | + | total: 28.62 years |
| − | male: 26.87 years | + | male: 26.87 years |
female: 32.67 years | female: 32.67 years | ||
| − | ===Among Lions=== | + | ====Among Lions==== |
| − | total: 32.23 years | + | total: 32.23 years |
| − | male: 31.87 years | + | male: 31.87 years |
female: 32.63 years | female: 32.63 years | ||
| − | ===Among Tigers=== | + | ====Among Tigers==== |
| − | total: 62.26 years | + | total: 62.26 years |
| − | male: 41.87 years | + | male: 41.87 years |
female: 53.67 years | female: 53.67 years | ||
| − | ===Among Jaguars=== | + | ====Among Jaguars==== |
| − | total: 32.26 years | + | total: 32.26 years |
| − | male: 31.87 years | + | male: 31.87 years |
female: 32.67 years | female: 32.67 years | ||
| − | ===Among Other Races=== | + | ====Among Other Races==== |
| − | total: 29.55 years | + | total: 29.55 years |
| − | male: 28.12 years | + | male: 28.12 years |
female: 30.18 years | female: 30.18 years | ||
| − | ===Total=== | + | ====Total==== |
| − | total: 32.26 years | + | total: 32.26 years |
| − | male: 31.87 years | + | male: 31.87 years |
female: 32.67 years | female: 32.67 years | ||
| − | + | ===Population growth rate:=== | |
| − | ==Population growth rate:== | + | Among Cheetahs |
| − | Among Cheetahs | + | 0.97% |
| − | 0.97% | + | Among Lions |
| − | Among Lions | + | 0.89% |
| − | 0.89% | + | Among Tigers |
| − | Among Tigers | + | 0.72% |
| − | 0.72% | + | Among Jaguars |
| − | Among Jaguars | + | 0.94 |
| − | 0.94 | + | Among Other Races |
| − | Among Other Races | ||
1.03% | 1.03% | ||
| − | ==Birth rate:== | + | ===Birth rate:=== |
13.14 births/1,000 population (est.) | 13.14 births/1,000 population (est.) | ||
| − | ==Death rate:== | + | ===Death rate:=== |
6.94 deaths/1,000 population (est.) | 6.94 deaths/1,000 population (est.) | ||
| − | ==Net migration rate:== | + | ===Net migration rate:=== |
0.0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (off.) | 0.0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (off.) | ||
| − | ==Sex ratio:== | + | ===Sex ratio:=== |
| − | ===Cheetahs=== | + | ====Cheetahs==== |
| − | at birth: 1.1 male(s)/female | + | at birth: 1.1 male(s)/female |
| − | under 15 years: 1.06 male(s)/female | + | under 15 years: 1.06 male(s)/female |
| − | 15-64 years: 0.89 male(s)/female | + | 15-64 years: 0.89 male(s)/female |
| − | 65 years and over: 0.46 male(s)/female | + | 65 years and over: 0.46 male(s)/female |
total population: 0.62 male(s)/female | total population: 0.62 male(s)/female | ||
| − | ===Lions=== | + | ====Lions==== |
| − | at birth: 0.62 male(s)/female | + | at birth: 0.62 male(s)/female |
| − | under 15 years: 0.78 male(s)/female | + | under 15 years: 0.78 male(s)/female |
| − | 15-64 years: 0.25 male(s)/female | + | 15-64 years: 0.25 male(s)/female |
65 years and over: 0.02 male(s)/female | 65 years and over: 0.02 male(s)/female | ||
| − | ===Tigers=== | + | ====Tigers==== |
| − | at birth: 0.11 male(s)/female | + | at birth: 0.11 male(s)/female |
| − | under 15 years: 0.11 male(s)/female | + | under 15 years: 0.11 male(s)/female |
| − | 15-64 years: 0.08 male(s)/female | + | 15-64 years: 0.08 male(s)/female |
65 years and over: 0.01 male(s)/female | 65 years and over: 0.01 male(s)/female | ||
| − | ===Jaguars=== | + | ====Jaguars==== |
| − | at birth: 1.01 male(s)/female | + | at birth: 1.01 male(s)/female |
| − | under 15 years: 0.98 male(s)/female | + | under 15 years: 0.98 male(s)/female |
| − | 15-64 years: 0.78 male(s)/female | + | 15-64 years: 0.78 male(s)/female |
65 years and over: 0.23 male(s)/female | 65 years and over: 0.23 male(s)/female | ||
| − | ===Felines=== | + | ====Felines==== |
| − | at birth: 0.32 male(s)/female | + | at birth: 0.32 male(s)/female |
| − | under 15 years: 0.23 male(s)/female | + | under 15 years: 0.23 male(s)/female |
| − | 15-64 years: 0.18 male(s)/female | + | 15-64 years: 0.18 male(s)/female |
| − | 65 years and over: 0.01 male(s)/female | + | 65 years and over: 0.01 male(s)/female |
total population: 0.11 male(s)/female (est.) | total population: 0.11 male(s)/female (est.) | ||
| − | ===Other Races=== | + | ====Other Races==== |
| − | at birth: 0.97 male(s)/female | + | at birth: 0.97 male(s)/female |
| − | under 15 years: 0.94 male(s)/female | + | under 15 years: 0.94 male(s)/female |
| − | 15-64 years: 0.91 male(s)/female | + | 15-64 years: 0.91 male(s)/female |
| − | 65 years and over: 0.91 male(s)/female | + | 65 years and over: 0.91 male(s)/female |
total population: 0.92 male(s)/female (est.) | total population: 0.92 male(s)/female (est.) | ||
| − | ==Infant mortality rate:== | + | ===Infant mortality rate:=== |
| − | ===Among Felines=== | + | ====Among Felines==== |
| − | total: 13.3 deaths/1,000 live births | + | total: 13.3 deaths/1,000 live births |
| − | male: 14.11 deaths/1,000 live births | + | male: 14.11 deaths/1,000 live births |
female: 12.5 deaths/1,000 live births (est.) | female: 12.5 deaths/1,000 live births (est.) | ||
| − | ===Among Other Races=== | + | ====Among Other Races==== |
| − | total: 23 deaths/1,000 live births | + | total: 23 deaths/1,000 live births |
| − | male: 28.61 deaths/1,000 live births | + | male: 28.61 deaths/1,000 live births |
female: 17.4 deaths/1,000 live births (est.) | female: 17.4 deaths/1,000 live births (est.) | ||
| − | + | ===Life expectancy at birth:=== | |
| − | ==Life expectancy at birth:== | + | ====Among Felines==== |
| − | ===Among Felines=== | + | total population: 72.27 years |
| − | total population: 72.27 years | + | male: 70.65 years |
| − | male: 70.65 years | ||
female: 74.09 years (est.) | female: 74.09 years (est.) | ||
| − | ===Among Other Races=== | + | ====Among Other Races==== |
| − | total population: 72.27 years | + | total population: 72.27 years |
| − | male: 70.65 years | + | male: 70.65 years |
female: 74.09 years (est.) | female: 74.09 years (est.) | ||
| − | ==Total fertility rate:== | + | ===Total fertility rate:=== |
1.72 children born/woman (est.) | 1.72 children born/woman (est.) | ||
| − | ==Nationality:== | + | ===Nationality:=== |
noun: Kartara / Kartaran (singular / plural) | noun: Kartara / Kartaran (singular / plural) | ||
adjective: Kartaran | adjective: Kartaran | ||
| − | ==Ethnic groups:== | + | ===Ethnic groups:=== |
Feline 44.9%, (Cheetah 19.2%, Jaguar 17.1%, Lion 6%, Tiger 2.6%), Human 23.4%, Zylistani 8.8% | Feline 44.9%, (Cheetah 19.2%, Jaguar 17.1%, Lion 6%, Tiger 2.6%), Human 23.4%, Zylistani 8.8% | ||
| − | ==Religions:== | + | ===Religions:=== |
The feline religion is basically ancestor veneration, veneration of honour, and survival of the best. | The feline religion is basically ancestor veneration, veneration of honour, and survival of the best. | ||
| − | ===Among Felines=== | + | ====Among Felines==== |
Ancestor veneration 97%, Norse pantheon 1%-2%, Practicing Other 3%-4% | Ancestor veneration 97%, Norse pantheon 1%-2%, Practicing Other 3%-4% | ||
| − | ===Among Other Races=== | + | ====Among Other Races==== |
Ancestor veneration 42% Norse pantheon 39% | Ancestor veneration 42% Norse pantheon 39% | ||
| − | + | ===Languages:=== | |
| − | ==Languages:== | + | Standard Kartaran |
| − | Standard Kartaran | + | High Kartaran |
| − | High Kartaran | ||
Hakka dialects, minority languages (see Ethnic groups entry) | Hakka dialects, minority languages (see Ethnic groups entry) | ||
| − | ==Literacy:== | + | ===Literacy:=== |
definition: age 15 and over can read and write | definition: age 15 and over can read and write | ||
| − | ===Among felines=== | + | ====Among felines==== |
| − | total population: 90.9% | + | total population: 90.9% |
| − | male: 85.1% | + | male: 85.1% |
female: 96.5% | female: 96.5% | ||
| − | ===Among other groups=== | + | ====Among other groups==== |
total population: 40.9% | total population: 40.9% | ||
| − | + | ==Government== | |
| − | =Government= | + | ===Country name:=== |
| − | ==Country name:== | + | conventional long form: The Glorious and Eternal Empire of Kartar |
| − | conventional long form: The Glorious and Eternal Empire of Kartar | ||
conventional short form: Kartar | conventional short form: Kartar | ||
| − | local long form: | + | local long form: Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo (PRC) |
| − | local short form: | + | local short form: Zhong Guo (China) |
| − | + | abbreviation: PRC | |
| − | ==Government type:== | + | ===Government type:=== |
Imperial state | Imperial state | ||
| − | ==Capital:== | + | ===Capital:=== |
Pei-lei-gang | Pei-lei-gang | ||
| − | ==Administrative divisions:== | + | ===Administrative divisions:=== |
23 provinces (sheng, singular and plural), 5 autonomous regions (zizhiqu, singular and plural), and 4 municipalities (shi, singular and plural) | 23 provinces (sheng, singular and plural), 5 autonomous regions (zizhiqu, singular and plural), and 4 municipalities (shi, singular and plural) | ||
: provinces: Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang | : provinces: Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang | ||
: autonomous regions: Guangxi, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Xizang (Tibet) | : autonomous regions: Guangxi, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Xizang (Tibet) | ||
: municipalities: Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Tianjin | : municipalities: Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Tianjin | ||
| − | ==Independence:== | + | ===Independence:=== |
As long as the mythology exists. Over 3,000 years. | As long as the mythology exists. Over 3,000 years. | ||
| − | ==National | + | ===National holiday:=== |
| − | Day of Gratitude for | + | Day of Eternal Gratitude for the Empress |
| − | Week of Unworthy Descendants | + | Week of Unworthy Descendants Showing Great Thanks to Glorious Ancestors |
| − | + | ===Constitution:=== | |
| − | ==Constitution:== | ||
There is no written constitution. Instead there are conflicting traditions, stories of the past and power. | There is no written constitution. Instead there are conflicting traditions, stories of the past and power. | ||
| − | ==Legal system:== | + | ===Legal system:=== |
a complex amalgam of custom and statute coloured largely by the dictates of honour and correct behavious, largely criminal law; rudimentary civil code; continuing efforts are being made to improve civil, administrative, criminal, and commercial law. However, as the current powers like the system the way it is, these movements tend to be run by the young or disenfranchised. | a complex amalgam of custom and statute coloured largely by the dictates of honour and correct behavious, largely criminal law; rudimentary civil code; continuing efforts are being made to improve civil, administrative, criminal, and commercial law. However, as the current powers like the system the way it is, these movements tend to be run by the young or disenfranchised. | ||
| − | ==Suffrage:== | + | ===Suffrage:=== |
| − | None | + | None. Heads of family and departments may advise the Empress. |
| − | ==Executive branch:== | + | ===Executive branch:=== |
| − | chief of state: Empress ??? | + | chief of state: Empress ??? |
| − | head of government: Empress ??? | + | head of government: Empress ??? |
| − | cabinet: | + | cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC) |
| + | elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms; elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held mid-March 2008); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress | ||
| + | election results: HU Jintao elected president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (four delegates voted against him, four abstained, and 38 did not vote); ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote); two seats were vacant | ||
| − | ==Legislative branch:== | + | ===Legislative branch:=== |
| − | + | unicameral National People's Congress or Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (2,985 seats; members elected by municipal, regional, and provincial people's congresses to serve five-year terms) | |
| − | + | elections: last held December 2002-February 2003 (next to be held late 2007-February 2008) | |
| − | + | election results: percent of vote - NA%; seats - NA | |
| − | + | ===Judicial branch:=== | |
| − | ==Judicial branch:== | ||
Supreme People's Court (judges appointed by the National People's Congress); Local Peoples Courts (comprise higher, intermediate and local courts); Special Peoples Courts (primarily military, maritime, and railway transport courts) | Supreme People's Court (judges appointed by the National People's Congress); Local Peoples Courts (comprise higher, intermediate and local courts); Special Peoples Courts (primarily military, maritime, and railway transport courts) | ||
| − | ==Political parties and leaders:== | + | ===Political parties and leaders:=== |
no substantial political opposition groups exist. | no substantial political opposition groups exist. | ||
| − | ==Flag description:== | + | ===Flag description:=== |
| − | ==Shield description:== | + | ===Shield description:=== |
| − | ==National Animal== | + | ===National Animal=== |
| − | ==National Plant:== | + | ===National Plant:=== |
Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| + | ==Economy== | ||
| + | ===Economy - overview:=== | ||
| − | = | + | ===GDP - composition by sector:=== |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | ==GDP - composition by sector:== | ||
agriculture: 13.8% | agriculture: 13.8% | ||
industry and construction: 52.9% | industry and construction: 52.9% | ||
services: 33.3% (2004 est.) | services: 33.3% (2004 est.) | ||
| − | ==Labor force:== | + | ===Labor force:=== |
760.8 million | 760.8 million | ||
Labor force - by occupation: | Labor force - by occupation: | ||
agriculture 49%, industry 22%, services 29% (2003 est.) | agriculture 49%, industry 22%, services 29% (2003 est.) | ||
| − | ==Unemployment rate:== | + | ===Unemployment rate:=== |
9.8% in urban areas; substantial unemployment and underemployment in rural areas; an official Chinese journal estimated overall unemployment (including rural areas) for 2003 at 20% (2004 est.) | 9.8% in urban areas; substantial unemployment and underemployment in rural areas; an official Chinese journal estimated overall unemployment (including rural areas) for 2003 at 20% (2004 est.) | ||
| − | ==Population below poverty line:== | + | ===Population below poverty line:=== |
10% (2001 est.) | 10% (2001 est.) | ||
| − | ==Household income or consumption by percentage share:== | + | ===Household income or consumption by percentage share:=== |
lowest 10%: 2.4% | lowest 10%: 2.4% | ||
highest 10%: 30.4% (1998) | highest 10%: 30.4% (1998) | ||
| − | ==Inflation rate (consumer prices):== | + | ===Inflation rate (consumer prices):=== |
4.1% (2004 est.) | 4.1% (2004 est.) | ||
| − | ==Investment (gross fixed):== | + | ===Investment (gross fixed):=== |
46% of GDP (2004 est.) | 46% of GDP (2004 est.) | ||
| − | ==Agriculture - products:== | + | ===Agriculture - products:=== |
rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, peanuts, tea, millet, barley, apples, cotton, oilseed, pork, fish | rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, peanuts, tea, millet, barley, apples, cotton, oilseed, pork, fish | ||
| − | ==Industries:== | + | ===Industries:=== |
mining and ore processing, iron, steel, aluminum, and other metals; coal; machine building; armaments; textiles and apparel; petroleum; cement; chemicals; fertilizers; consumer products, including footwear, toys, and electronics; food processing; transportation equipment, including rail cars and locomotives, and ships | mining and ore processing, iron, steel, aluminum, and other metals; coal; machine building; armaments; textiles and apparel; petroleum; cement; chemicals; fertilizers; consumer products, including footwear, toys, and electronics; food processing; transportation equipment, including rail cars and locomotives, and ships | ||
| − | ==Industrial production growth rate:== | + | ===Industrial production growth rate:=== |
17.1% (2004 est.) | 17.1% (2004 est.) | ||
| − | ==Exports - commodities:== | + | ===Exports - commodities:=== |
machinery and equipment, plastics, optical and medical equipment, iron and steel | machinery and equipment, plastics, optical and medical equipment, iron and steel | ||
| − | ==Exports - partners:== | + | ===Exports - partners:=== |
US 21.1%, Hong Kong 17%, Japan 12.4%, South Korea 4.7%, Germany 4% (2004) | US 21.1%, Hong Kong 17%, Japan 12.4%, South Korea 4.7%, Germany 4% (2004) | ||
| − | ==Imports:== | + | ===Imports:=== |
$552.4 billion f.o.b. (2004 est.) | $552.4 billion f.o.b. (2004 est.) | ||
| − | ==Imports - commodities:== | + | ===Imports - commodities:=== |
machinery and equipment, oil and mineral fuels, plastics, optical and medical equipment, organic chemicals, iron and steel | machinery and equipment, oil and mineral fuels, plastics, optical and medical equipment, organic chemicals, iron and steel | ||
| − | ==Imports - partners:== | + | ===Imports - partners:=== |
Japan 16.8%, Taiwan 11.4%, South Korea 11.1%, US 8%, Germany 5.4% (2004) | Japan 16.8%, Taiwan 11.4%, South Korea 11.1%, US 8%, Germany 5.4% (2004) | ||
| − | ==Economic aid - recipient:== | + | ===Economic aid - recipient:=== |
NA | NA | ||
| − | ==Currency (code):== | + | ===Currency (code):=== |
| − | =Communications= | + | ==Communications== |
| − | ==Government pigeon post:== | + | ===Government pigeon post:=== |
A bureaucratic disaster. | A bureaucratic disaster. | ||
| − | ==Magical communication:== | + | ===Magical communication:=== |
See Magic | See Magic | ||
| − | ==Military communication:== | + | ===Military communication:=== |
See Military | See Military | ||
| − | =Transportation= | + | ==Transportation== |
| − | ==Railways:== | + | ===Railways:=== |
total: 71,898 km | total: 71,898 km | ||
standard gauge: 71,898 km 1.435-m gauge (18,115 km electrified) | standard gauge: 71,898 km 1.435-m gauge (18,115 km electrified) | ||
dual gauge: 23,945 km (multiple track not included in total) (2002) | dual gauge: 23,945 km (multiple track not included in total) (2002) | ||
| − | ==Highways:== | + | ===Highways:=== |
total: 1,765,222 km | total: 1,765,222 km | ||
paved: 395,410 km (with at least 25,130 km of expressways) | paved: 395,410 km (with at least 25,130 km of expressways) | ||
unpaved: 1,369,812 km (2002 est.) | unpaved: 1,369,812 km (2002 est.) | ||
| − | ==Waterways:== | + | ===Waterways:=== |
121,557 km (2002) | 121,557 km (2002) | ||
| − | ==Ports and harbors:== | + | ===Ports and harbors:=== |
Dalian, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai | Dalian, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai | ||
| − | ==Merchant marine:== | + | ===Merchant marine:=== |
minimal. Kartar is a largely isolationist state. | minimal. Kartar is a largely isolationist state. | ||
| − | =Military= | + | ==Military== |
| − | ==Military branches:== | + | ===Military branches:=== |
Imperial Army (PLA), Imperial Navy and Shishi (death) Corps (magical and other special forces units) | Imperial Army (PLA), Imperial Navy and Shishi (death) Corps (magical and other special forces units) | ||
| − | ==Military service age and obligation:== | + | ===Military service age and obligation:=== |
18-22 years of age for compulsory military service, with 24-month service obligation; no minimum age for voluntary service; 17 years of age for women who meet requirements for specific military jobs | 18-22 years of age for compulsory military service, with 24-month service obligation; no minimum age for voluntary service; 17 years of age for women who meet requirements for specific military jobs | ||
| − | ==Manpower available for military service:== | + | ===Manpower available for military service:=== |
males age 18-49: 342,956,265 (est.) | males age 18-49: 342,956,265 (est.) | ||
| − | ==Manpower fit for military service:== | + | ===Manpower fit for military service:=== |
males age 18-49: 281,240,272 (est.) | males age 18-49: 281,240,272 (est.) | ||
| − | ==Manpower reaching military service age annually:== | + | ===Manpower reaching military service age annually:=== |
males: 13,186,433 (est.) | males: 13,186,433 (est.) | ||
| − | ==Military expenditures - percent of GDP:== | + | ===Military expenditures - percent of GDP:=== |
| − | 4.3% | + | 4.3% (2004) |
| − | ==Military Units:== | + | ===Military Units:=== |
The smallest unit in the army is called a streak. Special forces tend to organised into units called ambushes. | The smallest unit in the army is called a streak. Special forces tend to organised into units called ambushes. | ||
| − | =Transnational Issues= | + | ==Transnational Issues== |
| − | ==Disputes - international:== | + | ===Disputes - international:=== |
| − | ==Refugees and internally displaced persons:== | + | ===Refugees and internally displaced persons:=== |
| − | ==Illicit drugs:== | + | ===Illicit drugs:=== |
major transshipment point for heroin produced in the Golden Triangle; growing domestic drug abuse problem; source country for chemical precursors and methamphetamine | major transshipment point for heroin produced in the Golden Triangle; growing domestic drug abuse problem; source country for chemical precursors and methamphetamine | ||
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