the continent
Bengalia is a continent that is located between the Frussian Sea and Kite’s Ocean. Although the definition of the extent of the Bengalian Continent has changed over centuries, it generally includes Phunkistan, Rockdia, Souldagesh, Tempol and the island of Seyland, which is located east of the continent.
Geopolitical Map of Bengalia demarcating borders.
Geography
It spans a surface of 4.4 million square Km (1.7 million m²) and has a population of ~1.7 billion. Physiographically, it takes the form of a peninsular-like region. However, the continent is delineated to resemble a diamond, by the Karakas mountain ranges that border southern Souldagesh and and northwestern Phunkistan, and the Rockyourway hills of northern Rockdia, and the Phunkyn ranges that divide the northeastern part of Phunkistan. Seyland rocky terrain, the Edenic passes that is clustered in the centre of the country.
It spans a surface of 4.4 million square Km (1.7 million m²) and has a population of ~1.7 billion. Physiographically, it takes the form of a peninsular-like region. However, the continent is delineated to resemble a diamond, by the Karakas mountain ranges that border southern Souldagesh and and northwestern Phunkistan, and the Rockyourway hills of northern Rockdia, and the Phunkyn ranges that divide the northeastern part of Phunkistan. Seyland rocky terrain, the Edenic passes that is clustered in the centre of the country.
Political Relations
Political dialogue is often conducted on the margins of COPN meetings which have refrained from interfering in the internal matters of its member states. During the last two COPN summits, extreme emphasis was laid upon greater co-operation between members to fight terrorism.
Trade and Economic Relations
All Bengalian countries have positive trade relations among each other, and the recently implemented the BFTA in August 2013, envisages the first step towards the transition to a Bengalian Free Trade Area (BFTA) leading subsequently towards a Customs Union, Common Market and Economic Union. A Committee of Experts (COE) was set up to draft a comprehensive treaty framework for creating a free trade area within the region, taking into consideration the asymmetries in development within the region and bearing in mind the need to fix realistic and achievable targets. The BFTA Agreement was signed on 6 January 2014 during COPN Summit held in Phunkistan. Under this agreement, BFTA members will bring their duties down to 20% by 2016.
All Bengalian countries have positive trade relations among each other, and the recently implemented the BFTA in August 2013, envisages the first step towards the transition to a Bengalian Free Trade Area (BFTA) leading subsequently towards a Customs Union, Common Market and Economic Union. A Committee of Experts (COE) was set up to draft a comprehensive treaty framework for creating a free trade area within the region, taking into consideration the asymmetries in development within the region and bearing in mind the need to fix realistic and achievable targets. The BFTA Agreement was signed on 6 January 2014 during COPN Summit held in Phunkistan. Under this agreement, BFTA members will bring their duties down to 20% by 2016.
regional organizations
The Confederation of Bengali Nations (COBN) is an economic and geopolitical cooperation among five member nations that are primarily located in Bengalian continent. Its secretariat is headquartered in Kimala, Tempol.
The idea of regional political and economical cooperation in Bengalia was first coined in 1989 and the first summit held in Tika on April 6 in 1989 led to its official establishment by the governments of Phhunkistan, Rockdia, Souldagesh, Tempol and Seyland.
The COBN policies aim to promote welfare economics, regional stability, and collective self-reliance among countries in the region. The COBN has developed a role in external relations around the world. Permanent diplomatic relations have been established with the EU, the UN (as an observer), and other multilateral entities. On annual scheduled basis, the official meetings of leaders of each nation are held; meetings of foreign secretaries, twice annually.
The idea of regional political and economical cooperation in Bengalia was first coined in 1989 and the first summit held in Tika on April 6 in 1989 led to its official establishment by the governments of Phhunkistan, Rockdia, Souldagesh, Tempol and Seyland.
The COBN policies aim to promote welfare economics, regional stability, and collective self-reliance among countries in the region. The COBN has developed a role in external relations around the world. Permanent diplomatic relations have been established with the EU, the UN (as an observer), and other multilateral entities. On annual scheduled basis, the official meetings of leaders of each nation are held; meetings of foreign secretaries, twice annually.
COUNTRY PROFILES
SEYLAND
Seyland, officially the Democratic Republic of Seyland is an island country, whose geographic location and deep harbours made it of great strategic importance from the time of the ancient Silk Road. Having been under the influence of the Portuguese, Dutch and French, it gained independence in 1960. It is a republic and a unitary state governed by a presidential system. It is the world's largest exporter of Coltan, with the United States as its largest trading partner. It is also the only country in Bengalia that is currently rated 'high' on the Human Development Index.
Seyland, officially the Democratic Republic of Seyland is an island country, whose geographic location and deep harbours made it of great strategic importance from the time of the ancient Silk Road. Having been under the influence of the Portuguese, Dutch and French, it gained independence in 1960. It is a republic and a unitary state governed by a presidential system. It is the world's largest exporter of Coltan, with the United States as its largest trading partner. It is also the only country in Bengalia that is currently rated 'high' on the Human Development Index.
- Capital: Kiriban
- Official Languages: English, Portuguese, Dutch, French
- Currency: Bon
- State and Religion: Secular
- Ethnic Groups: Dutchnean, Freakori
- Demonym: Seylander
- Flag: Bo Tree symbolizes the peace from enlightenment of Buddha who visited the country in 100 BC.
PHUNKISTAN
Phunkistan, officially the Democratic Republic of Phunkistan, is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. It is one of the fastest-growing major economies; it is considered a newly industrialised country. However, it continues to face the challenges of poverty, corruption, malnutrition, inadequate public healthcare, and terrorism. A nuclear weapons state and a regional power, it has the third-largest standing army in the world a Phunkistan is a pluralistic, multilingual, and a multicultural society.
Phunkistan, officially the Democratic Republic of Phunkistan, is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. It is one of the fastest-growing major economies; it is considered a newly industrialised country. However, it continues to face the challenges of poverty, corruption, malnutrition, inadequate public healthcare, and terrorism. A nuclear weapons state and a regional power, it has the third-largest standing army in the world a Phunkistan is a pluralistic, multilingual, and a multicultural society.
- Capital: Chelsea
- Official Languages: Arabic, English
- Currency: Phun
- State and Religion: Islamic
- Ethnic Groups: Muslim moor, Muslim malay
- Demonym: Phunkistani
- Flag: The blue sun in the yellow background depicts an inversion of injustice which is the status quo.
ROCKDIA
Rockdia, officially the Buddhist Republic of Rockdia it is the sixth most populous country. Rockdia is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of four provinces and four federal territories. It is an ethnically and linguistically diverse country. It is a regional and middle power, and has the fourth largest standing armed forces in the world. It is also a nuclear power as well as a declared nuclear-weapons state, and the second in Bengalia, to have that status. It has a semi-industrialized economy with a well-integrated agriculture sector. It is also characterized among the emerging and growth-leading economies of the world.
Rockdia, officially the Buddhist Republic of Rockdia it is the sixth most populous country. Rockdia is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of four provinces and four federal territories. It is an ethnically and linguistically diverse country. It is a regional and middle power, and has the fourth largest standing armed forces in the world. It is also a nuclear power as well as a declared nuclear-weapons state, and the second in Bengalia, to have that status. It has a semi-industrialized economy with a well-integrated agriculture sector. It is also characterized among the emerging and growth-leading economies of the world.
- Capital: Pelhi
- Official Languages: English, Banglu
- Currency: Rockstar
- State and Religion: Buddhist
- Ethnic Groups: Badanese, Bingli
- Demonym: Rockdian
- Flag: The two keys depict the answers to prosperity being bravery and courage.
SOULDAGESH
Souldagesh, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Souldagesh, has a population of approximately 27 million. The mountainous south has eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Point Soul. A monarchy throughout most of its history, Souldagesh was ruled by the King Kong dynasty of kings from 1768. After a decade-long Civil War involving the Communist Party of Souldagesh, and several weeks of mass protests by all major political parties, Souldageshis overwhelmingly favored the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a federal multiparty representative democratic republic. Ranked very low on the Human Development Index (HDI), it is one of the least developed nations in the entire world.
Souldagesh, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Souldagesh, has a population of approximately 27 million. The mountainous south has eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Point Soul. A monarchy throughout most of its history, Souldagesh was ruled by the King Kong dynasty of kings from 1768. After a decade-long Civil War involving the Communist Party of Souldagesh, and several weeks of mass protests by all major political parties, Souldageshis overwhelmingly favored the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a federal multiparty representative democratic republic. Ranked very low on the Human Development Index (HDI), it is one of the least developed nations in the entire world.
- Capital: Georgetownia
- Official Languages: Songal, English
- Currency: Soul
- State and Religion: Secular
- Ethnic Groups: Songlian, Burgers
- Demonym: Souldageshi
- Flag: The wheel symbol represents the revolutionary struggle from monarchy to democracy with an equal split in the pie into 4 sections, i.e. equality.
TEMPOL
Tempol, officially the People's Republic of Tempol, is a country located on the fertile Bengal delta in Bengalia. It has the world's eighth-largest population with more than 160 million people, also making it one of the world's most densely populated countries. Following years of political exclusion, ethnic and linguistic discrimination, and economic neglect by the politically dominant western wing, a surge of popular agitation, nationalism and civil disobedience led in 1971 to the Tempol Liberation War, resulting in the separation of the region from Souldagesh and the formation of an independent Tempol. After independence, the new state proclaimed a secular multiparty democracy. The country then endured decades of poverty, famine, political turmoil and numerous military coups. Since the restoration of democracy in 1991, the country has experienced relative calm and economic progress, though its main political parties remain polarized. It has been identified as a Next Eleven economy.
Tempol, officially the People's Republic of Tempol, is a country located on the fertile Bengal delta in Bengalia. It has the world's eighth-largest population with more than 160 million people, also making it one of the world's most densely populated countries. Following years of political exclusion, ethnic and linguistic discrimination, and economic neglect by the politically dominant western wing, a surge of popular agitation, nationalism and civil disobedience led in 1971 to the Tempol Liberation War, resulting in the separation of the region from Souldagesh and the formation of an independent Tempol. After independence, the new state proclaimed a secular multiparty democracy. The country then endured decades of poverty, famine, political turmoil and numerous military coups. Since the restoration of democracy in 1991, the country has experienced relative calm and economic progress, though its main political parties remain polarized. It has been identified as a Next Eleven economy.
- Capital: Kimala
- Official Languages: English, Templu
- Currency: Tim Tam
- State and Religion: Secular
- Ethnic Groups: Hoffmani, Chitichitbang
- Demonym: Tempoli
- Flag: The dark blue and red denominations represent the two major ethnic groups that live in harmony.