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Population:
na
Population Growth Rate:
Statistics currently available.
Government Type:
Republican
Branches of Central Government: na
Current Head of State:
Prime Minister Simon O'Neill
Current Deputy Head of State
Jonathan Owen
Economic Information:
Currency: Irish Pound £
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Major industries
Irelandsham's major industries are raw materials (production of gold, clay, timber, iron, wool, wheat, vines, olives, olive oil) . The automobile industry is the second-largest industry within the nation, and although there are currently no native manufacturers, there is much foreign investment. Currently over 20 manufacturers build here, some for local sales, others for export.
Motor industry
The motor industry is well established here, and automobiles are a necessity due to the nature of the country. However, CKD (completely knocked-down) kits are the main method of assembly for manufacturers here. Over 20 manufacturers build here (to be exact, 36) - and most are for local sales.
Currently the following local manufacturers export extensively:
- Kazmer Motors
Celnissan Irelandsham
Talgaz Automotive
Foreign relations
Foreign relations are currently very good. This nation has never been in conflict with any other nation, and is peaceful.
Trade relations
This nation exports to over 90 nations. Wheat, vines, olive oil and automobiles make up the bulk of the exports
Land Area
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Land Boundaries:
Total: 1,175,000 km
Border Countries:
Northern Irelandsham
Coastline:
Only two coastlines.
Maritime claims:
There are several coastal towns in rural areas, namely Kilsyth St.Clair and Baildensea.
Climate:
Very wet in coastal areas, no excess heat. Mainly a British climate. No deserts are found, but there are small mountain ranges.
Terrain:
Hilly in rural areas; mainly flat for the most part.
Elevation Extremes: Only slight slopes around the Britishastonian Borders region.
Natural Resources:
oil, coal, timber, zinc, gold, olives, vines/grapes, wheat, fruit
Natural Hazards:
Etymology: The name means "homestead or river meadow" from Old English ham "homestead" or hamm "river-meadow", with an uncertain first element. It has probably been changed by folk etymology and wrongful association with Ireland.
Major cities: Dalington - popular town, mainly industrial. (Population: 1,375,000)
Lytham Wesson - mainly industrial town, near Britainaston border (Population: 89,500)
Kessardington - steel-producing town, ½ mile from Britainaston border (Population: 39,645)
Television stations: All are broadcast from the United Kingdom, and there are no local variations.
Radio stations: There are many radio stations within Irelandsham, mainly:
- Q103 Westlitham - GCL Media Ltd.
owned by GCL Media Ltd. with programming from GCap Radio at weekends. Networked shows are from Westlitham.
Current presenters: Matt Lythgoe, Dave Anderson, James Walmsley
Mike Whitstone - Music Control 7pm-10pm
James Walker - 10pm-1am "Late Night Love"
The Overnight Show with Chris Forrest - 1am-6am
Club Classics GCap Radio 7pm-1am Friday - Saturday nights
Hit40UK Sunday's 4-7pm - Q103 Southern - GCL Media Ltd.
sister station to Westlitham.
Current presenters: Darren Arnold, Mike Leigh, Neil Forbes
Mike Whitstone - Music Control 7pm-10pm
James Walker - 10pm-1am "Late Night Love"
The Overnight Show with Chris Forrest - 1am-6am
Club Classics (GCap Radio) 7pm-1am Friday - Saturday nights
Hit40UK Sunday's 4-7pm - Original 102.7 - Aura Radio
Current presenters: Mike Ashton, Ben Clark, Simon Falkers, Richard Stratfen, Lee Williams - Solar FM 96.5 - SFH Group
Current presenters: Steve Hollins, Tim Lewis, Simon Northam, Gavin Forbes - BRMB FM 100.2 - GCL Media Ltd.
(NOTE: This station doesn't officially cover Irelandsham, but has a wide signal, so is classified as a semi-official station)
Current presenters: Simon Harris, Andy Lachlan, Rob Wyatt, Hughesy, Steve Warren
Programme Schedule:
Monday - Thursday
1am - 6am Steve Warren
6am - 10am BRMB Breakfast Show with Simon Harris
10am - 2pm Andy Lachlan
2pm - 6pm Rob Wyatt
6pm - 10pm Hughesy
10pm - 1am Steve Griff
Friday
as above except:
6pm - 7pm BRMB Non-Stop
7pm - 10pm Live for the Weekend
10pm - 1am JC
Saturday
1am - 6am Overnights
6am - 10am Richard Wescott
10am - 2pm Hughesy
2pm - 6pm Steve Warren
6pm - 10pm BRMB Anthems
10pm - 1am The Wind Down Zone
Sunday
1am - 6am Overnights
4am - 8am JC
8am - 12pm BRMB Weekend
12pm - 4pm Andy Lachlan
4pm - 7pm Hit 40 UK
7pm - 10pm BRMB Weekend
10pm - 1am BRMB Weekend
Breakfast with Simon Harris
Hit40UK Sunday's 4-7pm
Telephone system: This is actually run from Britainaston via OFTECH.
Notable sportspersons/athletes: This nation has no notable athletes or sporting figures, and sport is generally not popular here.
Airlines: Britainaston's SVF Airways is Irelandsham's major airline for flights to both Irelandsham and Northern Irelandsham.
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