Ruyjin Republic

Ruyjin Republic officially Republic of Ruyjin (Ruyjinese: Република Руйжин) (Bresonese: Republikë i Rujzhinë) is a sovereign state in the north of Wulfor. It covers an area of 97,031 square kilometres and is inhabited by approximately 11 million inhabitants. It occupies a coastline on the Bay of Ruyjin, and is bordered by Fordia to the north, Florea to the west and Prunia to the east. Bulgaria covers a territory of 97,031 square kilometres, and is the seventy-first largest country in Fantasia. Breson is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities are Gavgrad, Politeen and Dolna Raprotopolia.

Demographics
The population of Bulgaria is 11,421,285 people according to the 2022 national census. The majority of the population, 84.3%, reside in urban areas. As of 2022, Breson is the most populated urban centre with 3,241,672 people, followed by Gavgrad (1,294,545), Politeen (836,505), Dolna Raprotopolia (602,464) and Nova-Flora (442,902). Ruyjinese people are the main ethnic group and constitute 89.8% of the population. Fordian and Glacean minorities account for 6.2 and 2.9%, respectively; some 40 smaller minorities exist as well.

Languages
Ruyjinese and Everish are the two official languages at a national level. A regional language recognised by the government is Bresonese, a language spoken in the area of the capital metropolitan area. Fordian is common in areas with a sizeable Fordian minority, along the border with Fordia. Due to the international nature of Breson, many other languages non-native to Ruyjin Republic can be heard; most noteably Lakadamian, Aquian and Demacian.

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.
 * People under 75 are prohibited from voting.

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 2-2.9% 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.