Ministre Laeralien des Affaires Ètrangères
絲綢之鄉民國外交部
In the interests of promoting international harmony and productive relationships between nations, President Nicholas Brennan and Marie-Claire Beringer, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, have designated and renovated multiple properties in Laeralsford, the capital of Laeral, as sites for embassies. For more information, visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at: www.foreignaffairs.gov.lr
Why Laeral?
Laeral is a federal semi-presidential democracy in the International Democratic Union, one of the most prestigious General Assembly regions. It's a liberal-leaning, Asian nation that was colonized by the French, with a total landmass of 490,499 km². Laeral has a population of 79.2 million and is the regional delegate of the IDU. Laeral's government is designed to be as democratic as possible, and residents enjoy high civil rights. The legislature is the most powerful of the three branches of government. Major exports include fine textiles and silks, electronic equipment, and cultural products. Our major imports are largely foodstuffs. For more information on Laeral, go to this factbook.
Laeral's foreign policy involves promoting Laeralian values such as democracy and human rights through multilateralism and free trade. Laeral hopes to find allies abroad, as well as ensure that the crucial flow of foodstuffs into Laeral continues. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs enjoys a large budget and high government support, allowing it to expand embassies and consulates to more nations than ever before. Laeral was a member of the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War, but today is adopting a more proactive role in international relations. Today, Laeral is a member of the World Assembly, United Nations, International Democratic Union, and numerous other international organizations.
Embassies:
Embassies are to be located in the capital and largest city of Laeralsford. Consulates may be located there or in the cities of Althea, Hanshui, Lyrene, and Rilos.
Laeralsford was founded in 1857, soon after Laeral became independent, on the site of the Autumn Palace of the monarchs of High Fells. It is located where the Laer River joins with the Zhongshui River- the two largest rivers in the country. Laeralsford is the home of all federal government buildings, including Republic House (the Prime Minister's residence) Legislature Hall (home of the Legislature) and the Palace of Justice (home to the judiciary). It is also the sight of numerous museums. Laeralsford has a population of 8.4 million people, of Laeral's total population of 79.2 million. Noted attractions include the Laeralian Museum, Jingmei Temple, and the skyscraper Tour Prospérité. More information about Laeralsford is available in the post below.
Regular embassies will be located along
Above: A Regular Embassy
There are also 4 larger embassies on Beaulieu Plaza, available for nations which demonstrate a need for the extra space or have longstanding ties with Laeral. These embassies are each three stories, with a small (5 by 5) meter basement beneath. They each have parking for 5 cars, as well as a courtyard behind. These are also located along Beaulieu Plaza. However, the locations for large embassies are currently all taken, and so this option is currently unavailable.
Above: A large Embassy
Given the increasing demand for embassies in Laeral, an alternate 'overflow' location for embassies has been located. Hebian Street is a street along the north bank of the River Laer, running from the 4th Arrondissement (Jiumei) in the west to the 14th Arrondissement (Dulan) in the east. The sites for the embassy are located along the riverbank in the 4th Arrondissement, a relatively safe neighborhood. The area has two universities nearby, University of Laeralsford and Laeralford Provincial University. As such, the nearby area is largely inhabited by college students, although there are also a number of trendy shops as well as picturesque college campuses to visit. This is also a Historic District, and so embassies are subject to certain restrictions on making changes to the building. The embassies on Hebian St. are numbered in increments of ten from 1720 to 1840. They are identical to the standard embassies on Beaulieu Plaza.
Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has designated Nanbei Avenue as another possible site for embassies. It is located in the 9th Arrondissement (Hualien), a neighborhood noted for its many bridges and for it's many small restaurants and teahouses. These embassies, extremely similar to the other standard embassies, are located along Hanbei Avenue, a relatively busy street. The major difference is that Nanbei Avenue has foot and car traffic along it at most times of day, which may prove disruptive to some. Embassies are currently numbered from 12 to 22, with more coming soon.
There are also consulates available in Laeralsford, for nations that do not foresee the need for a full embassy. Consulates are located on Fay Avenue, a relatively quiet street near the grounds of the prestigious Laeralian Women's College. These consulates are each a suite within an office building at 1600 Fay Avenue, known as (appropriately enough) the Diplomat Suites, with no amenities such as parking spaces available. This office building is located in the 7th Arrondissement (Linshui). Other suites are largely owned by businesses. The consulate-suites are available are:
#540, 550, 570, 600, 610, 620, 670, 840, 890, and 1180.
Auxiliary Consulates
Consulates may also be located in several other Laeralian cities:
Althea, Loiraine: Laeral's second largest city, Althea is the cultural and historical capital of Laeral, and was once the political center of Laeral. There are numerous tourist attractions, including the Cyr Bridge, the Spring Palace, former home of the Laeralian monarchy, and numerous historical Catholic churches and cathedrals. One of the oldest colonial cities in the country, Althea is a center of culture, full of chefs, academics, and artists. Althea is the capital of Loiraine Province, the fourth largest in the country. It is notable for it's colonial architecture as well as it's thriving deepwater port. Althea is in fact one of the largest ports in the country. Major industries include ceramics. It is also home to the Althea Stock Exchange.
The consulates are to be located along Rue Courtois, a small side street located in Althea's 4th Arrondissement. This quiet neighborhood, set back from the ocean, is home to the famed Althean Ballet, as well as the Althean Symphony Orchestra. Consulates are numbered from 8 to 12 Rue Courtois.
Hanshui, Nanhai: Hanshui is the largest westward city in Laeral, and the third-largest city in the country and capital of Nanhai province. It is known for it's traditional culture, including it's tea harvesting. Hanshui has among the best teahouses in the country, as well as being the national center of calligraphy and music. One noted attraction is the National Museum of Antiquities, the most famed museum in Laeral, which contains over 500,000 works of ceramics, calligraphy, sculpture, and metalworking. The city itself is very mountainous, and major industries include tea-harvesting, agriculture, and textiles. Consulates in Hanshui are to be on Heping Street, a small, noticeably slanted side street located among the mountains overlooking the city center.
Lyrene, Bethune: Lyrene, Bethune: Founded as a mining town and port, Lyrene has evolved into a diverse, modern financial center and home of the University of Bethune as well as Lyrene University, both large and prestigious schools. It is one of the largest ports in the country, the fifth-largest city, and also one of the primary host cities for incoming immigrants, giving it a diverse flavor. It is known for it's many bridges, some of which date back over a century. It is a major point of entry for tourists and immigrants, meaning that consulates are often established there. It is also the home of the Lyrene Stock Exchange, and the headquarters of many dynamic businesses. Consulates will be along Rue de l'université, one of the largest streets in Lyrene, from number 1120 to 1200.
Rilos, Cenefort: A densely populated northern city, the fourth largest in Laeral, Rilos is a former manufacturing city, with a crumbling economy and high levels of unemployment. Known nationally for its' racial unrest, high crime rates, and poverty, Rilos is probably among the worst cities in Laeral to live in, but also among the most interesting. A new mayor has pledged to renew the city, and there are scattered signs that the city may finally be moving in the right direction. Consulates in Rilos are to be located along Rue Loucheur, a pleasant, tree-lined street near City Hall.
Rules for Embassies
Number of personnel: Large embassies may be staffed by up to 40 people. A regular embassy may be staffed by a maximum of 25 personnel, including security. Consulates may be staffed by up to 10 personnel, including security.
No automatic, chemical, explosive, or, for the love of God, nuclear weapons are allowed for diplomatic staff or security. Laeral in general is a safe nation, and it is unlikely that a heavy security presence will be necessary.
The only weapons permitted will be ceremonial blades, crowd control melee weapons such as batons, tasers or other stun weapons, pistols, or rifles. All weaponry brought into Laeral must be declared, and only security personnel may carry lethal weapons outside of the embassy. Heavier weaponry than what is permitted may be allowed, if it is thoroughly justified and has the written consent of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
No armed vehicles permitted and a maximum of five vehicles are allowed to be imported. We recommend sedans, SUVs, motorcycles, or bicycles, as some areas of Laeralsford have narrow streets. Additional vehicles may be purchased or rented in Laeral. Vehicles will be presented with diplomatic license plates. Additionally, all diplomatic staff receive free mass transit passes, to use as they wish.
Aircraft may not be brought into Laeral by diplomatic staff.
The embassies along Beaulieu Plaza are considered historic properties and protected under the Historic Building Preservation Act. As such, all renovations, add-ons, and exterior painting must be cleared with the Historic Preservation Bureau.
All foods, beverages, drugs, and animals must be declared to customs and may be denied entry by authorities.
All tobacco products entering the country are subject to a 5-mark fee per pack of cigarettes, with other tobacco products having their own fines. We recommend that you do not bring tobacco products into the country.
All personnel entering the country must be vaccinated and undergo a medical screening.
Please note that Laeral is a World Assembly member and all diplomats within its borders are protected under GAR#22, "Diplomat Protection Act". The chancery facility is considered the property of the nation staffing the embassy.
Which nations is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs looking for?
While Laeral welcomes diplomats from almost all nations, we would most like democracies to join. We welcome members from any region, although we would especially like members from our home region of the International Democratic Union, the Pacific regions, Social Liberal Union, Europe, Europeia, and other democratic regions.
Beaulieu Plaza Embassies:
1 Beaulieu Plaza: Azuredh, Baron Simon Venhellen
2 Beaulieu Plaza: Russian Mafia Government, Federal Ambassador Mizenov Valentina Mikhailovich
3 Beaulieu Plaza: Lauchenoiria, Ambassador Juliette Sinclair
4 Beaulieu Plaza: Aleri Republic, Mrs. Mila Benini
5 Beaulieu Plaza: The Silver Cities, National Ambassador Erika Vesila
6 Beaulieu Plaza: Argentinstan, Ambassador Extraordinaire Leah Farol
7 Beaulieu Plaza: Andreso, Ambassador Harley Jung
8 Beaulieu Plaza: Samudera Darussalam, Ambassador Halim Swee Chang
9 Beaulieu Plaza: Calenmor, Carfan (ambassador) Rawien Arist
10 Beaulieu Plaza: Les Guyanes, Mademoiselle Kate Martinez
11 Beaulieu Plaza: Verwood Island Archipelago, Ambassador James Braithwaite
12 Beaulieu Plaza: Rarstotzka, Major Axel Harding
17 Beaulieu Plaza: Benjamin Mark, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Amy Wong
18 Beaulieu Plaza: La Habana Cuba, Cuban Ambassador Yat-sen Chang
19 Beaulieu Plaza: Very Small and Unusually Obscure Island, Ambassador Julie Blanchett
20 Beaulieu Plaza: The Chris Empire, Ambassador Jennifer Dolen
Hebian Street Embassies:
1720 Hebian Street: Skoden, Foreign Ambassador William Andersson
1730 Hebian Street: Guirin, Mr. Nobura Sasori
1740 Hebian Street: Yohannes, Her Excellency Ms Luise Raffaela Ehrenpreis, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Nineteen Countries in Laeral
1750 Hebian Street: Palmyrion, His Excellency Nathaniel S. Delgado, Envoy of the Royal Palmyrian Commonwealth to Laeral
1760 Hebian Street: Republic of Altos and Stratis, Ms. Antia Asellio, Ambassador of the Republic
1770 Hebian Street: OPEN
1780 Hebian Street: OPEN
1790 Hebian Street: OPEN
1800 Hebian Street: Semolia, His Excellency, Mr. Marco Haísset, Royal Ambassador
1810 Hebian Street: OPEN
1820 Hebian Street: Jeltronia, Ambassador Margaret Fuller
1830 Hebian Street: Diarcesia, Ambassador Maquinna Vance
1840 Hebian Street: Adab, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Rahman al-Wahab
Hanbei Avenue
12 Hanbei Avenue: OPEN
13 Hanbei Avenue: OPEN
14 Hanbei Avenue: Arthropol, Ambassador Céline Vallée
15 Hanbei Avenue: Van Hool Islands, Ambassador Damon Ma
16 Hanbei Avenue: Trive 38, Ambassador Alicia Yung Price
17 Hanbei Avenue: Serriel, Ambassador Maleela Hasan
18 Hanbei Avenue: OPEN
19 Hanbei Avenue: OPEN
20 Hanbei Avenue: OPEN
21 Hanbei Avenue: OPEN
22 Hanbei Avenue: Wachterland, The Honourable Johann Markus Steiner, Wachterlander Ambassador to the Allied Provinces of Laeral
Large Embassies:
13 Beaulieu Plaza: Nikler, High Admiral Jon Jonson
14 Beaulieu Plaza: Slokais Islands, Federal Ambassador Elizabeth Hart
15 Beaulieu Plaza: Ceflania, Foreign Ambassador Alanna Strieff
16 Beaulieu Plaza: Legionas, Ambassador Alexander Van Hoyt
Consulates:
Diplomat Suites, Laeralsford
Suite 540: Vexam, Consul Halifax
Suite 550: OPEN
Suite 570: OPEN
Suite 600: OPEN
Suite 610: OPEN
Suite 620: OPEN
Suite 670: OPEN
Suite 840: OPEN
Suite 890: OPEN
Suite 1180: OPEN
Althea, Loiraine
Hanshui, Nanhai
18 Heping Street: Samudera Darussalam, Consul Hamidah Gunawan
19 Heping Street: La Habana Cuba, General Consul Alberto Rodriguez
Lyrene, Bethune
1120 Rue de l'université: Samudera Darussalam, Consul Tommy Saputra Chen
1120 Rue de l'université: Andreso, Consul General Gerry McClay
Rilos, Cenefort
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Gallery of Laeralsford Images
A view of the 3rd from one of the hills overlooking the city
Central Laeralsford