Ruyjin Republic

Ruyjin Republic officially Republic of Ruyjin (Ruyjinese: Република Руйжин) is a sovereign state in the north of Wulfor. It covers an area of 97,031 square kilometres and is inhabited by approximately 10,770,475 inhabitants. Its capital and largest city is Breson.

Politics
Ruyjin Republic is a unitary semi-presidential republic. The current President in office is Alexandèr Laman. The current head of government is Cornelius Magan. The Ruyjinese legislature is the Parliament.

General

 * You become a legal adult at age 18.
 * You can obtain a driver's license at age 18.
 * The age of consent is 14.
 * The legal age of marriage is 18.
 * Capital punishment is not used.
 * Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are legal.
 * Pornography is legal with age restriction.
 * Gambling is illegal.

Suffrage

 * The legal voting age is 18.

Gun laws

 * In Ruyjin Republic, only members of the police force can obtain a weapons license and must be 18 years and older.

Drug laws

 * Alcohol (<15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 16 years and older.
 * Alcohol (>15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
 * Nicotine and Tobacco products are legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
 * Cannabis is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.

Abortion laws

 * In Ruyjin Republic, abortion is legal and accepted, but there may be some stigma towards women who choose to have it.
 * Costs are covered by the state.

LGBT rights

 * Same sex activity is legal in Ruyjin Republic, and there is no social stigma towards the LGBT community.
 * The age of consent for same sex intercourse is the same as heterosexual intercourse.
 * LGBT people are permitted to serve in the armed forces.
 * The LGBT community has the freedom of expression.
 * The LGBT community is protected by law from discrimination.
 * The LGBT community has the right to marry and can adopt children with the same rights as heterosexual couples.
 * Changing one's gender is legal but only if the person goes through HRT (hormone replacement therapy). Two genders are recognized by law.

Military

 * Approximately 3-3.9% of the Ruyjin Republic's GDP is spent on the military annually.
 * Women are permitted to serve in the armed forces, but not in combat.
 * Conscription is not enforced.

Freedom of Speech

 * Freedom of speech is granted to all citizens constitutionally.
 * It is legal to criticize the government.
 * Online speech falls under Freedom of Speech.
 * Laws concerning hate speech do exist.
 * Laws concerning the incitement of violence do exist.
 * The press is considered as completely free.
 * There is minimal censorship online by the government.