Thorway
| The Kingdom of Thorway Kingreiki Thorvegi | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
Anthem: Solis Øy | |
| Capital and largest city | Halmishamn |
| Official languages | Thorwegian, Dænsk |
| Demonym | Thorwegian |
| Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
• King | Malthe X |
• Primeminister | Niels Henningsen |
| Area | |
• Total | 39,112 km2 (15,101 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2013 estimate | 4,5 Mill |
| Currency | Thorwegian Krone (TKR) |
| Time zone | Eastern Internatian Time (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | Eastern Internatian Summer Time (UTC+3) |
| Date format | DD/MM/YYYY |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +70 |
| Internet TLD | .th |
Thorway (Thorwegian: Thorveg) is a country in Outernatia. Thorway's neighbour to the south is Jhe Freeh. Thorway is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government.
Politics
There are three levels of government in Thorway; The National Government, The region governments and the Local Governments.
Federal Government
The Federal parliament is called the high council, and have 179 members elected for a 4 year term. The Monarch is the head of state. The Head of Government is elected by the parliament, and approved by the monarch.
Executive
The Monarch, alongside with The Government performs the executive functions of Thorway. The Prime Minister is elected by parliament, and approved by the Monarch. The Ministers are elected by the Prime Minister and approved by the Monarch.
Legislative
A democracy can not exist without the legislative branch. The National Parliament performs the legislative functions of Thorway, and the National Parliament is unicameral. It has 179 members elected in free elections.
Judiciary
Thorway has an independent and highly professional judiciary. The constitution ensures the independence of the judiciary from Government and Parliament, in providing that judges shall only take into account the laws of the kingdom.
Politics
- Freedom of Speech: YES
- Freedom of Religion: YES all religions are allowed, and the people are free to follow any religion.
- Church and State: DIVIDED
- Gay Marriage: Allowed.
- Gay Adoption: Allowed.
- Abortion: Allowed.
- Death Penalty: NO
- Nuclear Weapons: None, and the law states that no WMDs shall ever be allowed in Thorway.
- Gun rights: Civilians are not allowed to carry guns.
- Freedom of Press: YES
- Right to protest: A protest must be approved by the Police.
- Minimum Driving age: 18
- Voting age: 16
- Age of candidacy: 18
- Smoking age: 18
- Marriageable age: 18
- Drinking age: 18
- Age of Consent: 15
- Age of Criminal responsibility: 12
- Age of Majority: 18
- Tax: Low income: 26%, Middle Income 45%, High Income 60%
Education
Education in Thorway is compulsory for children aged approximately 6-16. The school years up to the age of fifteen/sixteen are known as The Public School. About 82% of young people take further education in addition to this. Government-funded education is free of charge and open to everyone. During secondary and higher education, the students are offered a bursary, called The State's Educational Support.
Healthcare
Thorway has a Universal Healthcare. Every citizen is covered by the National Health Insurance, and doesn't have to pay for any treatment. The Small clinics are covered by the municipalities, while the hospitals are covered by the state. The National Health Insurance doesn't cover treatment in private hospitals.