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. Ruyjin Republic 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.

Republic of Ruyjin Република Руйжин (Ruyjinese) Republikë Rujzhinë (Bresonese)
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Motto:  "За светлото бъдеще на Руйжин"(Ruyjinese) (Everish:"For the bright future of Ruyjin")
Anthem:  "Старата река"(Ruyjinese) (Everish:"Old river")
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Capital and largest city	Breson
Official languages	Everish • Ruyjinese
Recognised national languages	Ruyjinese
Recognised regional languages	Bresonese • Fordian
Ethnic groups	89% Ruyjinese 6% Fordian 5% Other
Religion	76% Irreligious 13% Orthodox Christianity 11% Other
Demonym(s)	Ruyjinese
Government	Unitary semi-presidential republic
• President	Alexandèr Laman
• Prime Minister	Kornelia Pashman
Legislature	Parliament
Population
• 2022 census	11,421,285
Currency	Ruyjinese Tiber (RUJ$) (RJT)
Time zone	-2
Date format	DD-MM-YYYY
Driving side	right
Calling code	+34
Internet TLD	.rj

Demographics

The population of Ruyjin Republic 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.

Social Policies and Laws

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.