Overview
Motto: Freiheit und Qualität
Official Languages: Briekish, English, Czech, Russian, Spanish, 13 more
Briekish name: Brickland
Brickston is a Northern European nation located near the North Pole. The most populated city in Brickston. It is bordered by 3 nations.
National Colours: Blue, Yellow, White
National Animals: Falcon, Raven, Briekish Korll horse
Economy Type: Free market economy
HDI: 0.966
Government
Type of Government: Constitutional Direct Democracy with Representatives and monarchy
Houses of the Parliament:
The House för Oberst Authorität (House of Supreme Authority): Consists of 50 constitutional unelected impartial candidates and the Head of State. This house decides if legislation proposed by the House för Vertrer should go through process A or process B**.
The Houses förs Munchien (House of People in Briekish): Consists of elected officials for all administrative units. There are 876 Houses för Munchien locations for 872 districts and 4 special administrative regions. Here, people vote for certain legislations which have been approved by the House för Oberst Authorität.
The House för Vertrer (House of Representatives in Briekish): Consists of elected representatives and the president. There is one house för Munchien location, located within the Parliament building. Here, elected representatives decide if legislation should be passed.
Processes for legislation:
Process A: This is the direct democracy process where the whole population votes for the legislation.
Process B: This is the representative democratic process where elected representatives (elected every 4 years) votes for the legislation.
Current Head of Government: Okonkwo Cyryl Lavoie
Authority: Administration of the federal government, representing the country abroad, shaping the priorities of the government and enforcement of guidelines in certain sectors of government unilaterally.
Current Head of State: Archduke Friedrich VI
Authority: While the authority of the monarchy has declined over the years, the Head of State can remove the current Head of Government from power if 51% of the Höchste Judiciary votes yes in a non-confidence vote, and at least 50% of the elected Parliament agrees. The Head of State also has the power to commence and end wars, although this will also require mutual agreement with the Ministry of Defence.
Economy
National Treasury of Brickston
Currency: Briekish Dubbeh (D¥)
Exchange Rate: 1 D¥ = € 1.51 (2021)
Major Industries: High-technology, financial services, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, minerals, electronics, tourism, artificial intelligence, high-level manufacturing, biotechnology, art & entertainment
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): D¥1,371,457,239,380 (€2,070,900,431,470; $2,340,117,487,560) (2010)
GDP Per Capita: D¥72,752 (€123,753.50; $139,986.99) (2021)
Average Salary: D¥84750.26 (€; $95767.79
Unemployment Rate: 1.7%
GDP Growth Rate (2025): 4.5%
Exports: 5,158,706,882,106D¥ (2020)
Imports: 3,581,618,827,156D¥ (2020)
Cumulative Current Account Balance (Balance of Trade): +1,427,088,054,950D¥
The economy of Brickston is a highly developed mixed market economy with a strong social security net. Brickston's economy has been consistently ranked as the most open in the world, the least corrupt, and one of the most pro-business. Brickston has low and flat tax-rates, and the highest mean and median wealth per adult in Northern Europe.
While there is business-friendly reputation for global and local privately held companies and public companies, most natural commodities such as fossil fuels and precious metals are administered by state-owned enterprises, of which a large percentage of the profits are transferred to a sovereign wealth fund.
Brickston's economy is often referred to as a "miracle" due to its rapid transformation from a developing country to a developed, high-income economy in a relatively short period of time. This transformation took place in the second half of the 20th century after the reunification of Brickland under the leadership of various presidents. Through reform, subsidisation and liberalisation, the country saw an economic revolution and became one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with high levels of income equality.
Demographics
Streets of Brownhill, a small city near Portovo
Population: 37,856,278 (2021)
Average Age: 36
Life Expectancy: 91
Ethnicity: 57% (Briekish), 13% (Nordic), 11% (Czech), 14% (other)
Dominant Religion: Atheism (48%), Christianity (32%)
Most populated cities (descending order): Bridgeton (Himmeruckend), Portovo, DTM Zentral, Edgemorta, Yormanes
Domains and Codes
Internet Domains - .brk .brkgov .co.brk .brk.net .brk.org
Briekish Education
Briekish school in Rüshafter, a small town
Education in Brickston is free for all from ages 5-16. School starts from October and ends in August from 9 AM to 2:45 PM. University for STEM degrees is also made affordable by the state for the top 20% of students.
Brickston has the world's best education system, and has been widely recognized for exceptional contributions to science, technology and mathematics.
There are two main examinations: the 6th grade Stabilität Exam (Stability) and the 10th Grade Bereicherung (Enrichment) Exam. Generally, test scores are not displayed, even to the person who wrote the exam. Teachers look at the strength of the child and cater to their educational needs. However, the 6th and 10th grade examination scores are released.
Every school is funded the same, regardless of the neighbourhood or the demographic. Funding is solely dependent on the number of students and the institution's compliance with educational standards.
Children have 2-3 languages in their curriculum.
First Language (English/Briekish mandatory upto Grade 10)
English, Briekish, German, Swedish, Czech, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Hindi and Mandarin
Second Language
French, Spanish, Arabic, Dutch, Urdu, Turkish, Malay, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Finnish, Korean, Japanese, Hungarian, Portuguese, Icelandic
Third Language
Any language with over 900,000 speakers
Cities of Brickston
1: Portovo
Portovo from Parliament building, Capital of Brickston
Portovo is the administrative capital of Brickston, located near two rivers. The city hosts the Parliament and also has the second highest GDCP (Gross domestic city product) per capita after New Amsterdam according to the Briekish Government Statistics Bureau (BGSB), standing at 245,917D¥ (366416.33 Euros, 2021 estimate).
Portovo has the most scientists per square km in the world, with 4. Portovo is also one of the most diverse cities in the world, with only 39% of citizens being fully Briekish.
2: Himmeruckend (Bridgeton)
Himmerruckend (Bridgeton), Financial Capital of Brickston
Himmerruckend is the most populous city in Brickston. It is the financial capital of the country. Himmerruckend hosts the country's largest metro network (7th largest in the European Union), as well as the country's largest airport, stadium, GDP and road network. The city also contributes to 45% of the country's trade.
Bridgeton (the English name of Himmeruckend) is the largest metro area in the entire Arctic Belt, and handles the second-highest traffic of trade ships, after Doh Tin Mah City (the trading and manufacturing capital of Brickland). Due to westerly winds, it enjoys a mild summer climate throughout the year, and experiences warmer winters alike the rest of the Briekish southern coast. This weather phenomenon, termed the "Briekish weather abnormality", allows for habitation in these areas, and also causes some regions in the geographic south to have harsher winters than the Southwest coast (this effect ceases to exist in the far North, where harsh winters are prevalent).
The city used to be a farming and fishing village during the communist era, but later played a key role in economic liberalisation when it was a part of the country of the now-unified North Brickston, serving as the first special economic zone for foreign direct investment and free trade.
It is home to many major European software and financial companies, and is granted the largest city budget by the federal government.
3: Doh Tin Mah City (DTM Metro Area)
Streets in Doh Tin Mah City, the trade and manufacturing capital of Brickston
The DTM metro area is the manufacturing hub of Brickston, with the bulk of electronics, high-precision equipment, semiconductors, and computer processing parts produced here. However, Doh Tin Mah City also has a thriving agricultural sector, with methods such as rooftop agriculture being used by individuals and companies, due to the population density resulting in a scarcity of land. Doh Tin Mah City hosts the Marius Tower (Briekish Intelligence Bureau Headquarters).
The city was named by Sir Doh Tin Mah, who led the Briekish Revolution to guarantee freedom of speech for all.
In order to increase business competitiveness, the metro area has the lowest business taxes in the country, and less strict regulations for corporations, especially those in manufacturing.
4: Edgemorta (Gänserntal)
Financial District, Edgemorta
Edgemorta is the resource capital of Brickston, with oil and uranium extraction areas clustered near the city. It serves as the headquarters for major petroleum companies, which employ around 36% of the local adult population. Edgemorta had been suffering economic decline until economic reforms including reducing taxes in the metro area gave it a competitive advantage in business.
5: Yormanes (Waldenmundigen)
Streets of Yormanes, Brickland
Yormanes is a suburban medium-density settlement with the highest concentration of Michelin-star restaurants in the country. It is a thriving retail hub, and is sometimes referred to as the arts and entertainment capital.
