Bulgaria
The First Bulgarian Empire, often simply referred to as Bulgaria, is a nation in TerraNova located on the western coast of the Black Sea, immediately north of Constantinople, Byzantium and due south of Bucharest, Romania.
Overview
Geography
Bulgaria has two primary environments. The eastern, more settled half of Bulgaria is known for its rolling hills, pastoral oak and birch forests, and large deposits of podzol, while the western portion is of a wilder biome, covered with much denser forests of oak and spruce as the rolling hills transition in to the Balkan Mountains. The Danube River forms the northern border of the nation, a vital geographical landmark.
Infrastructure
There are two major towns in Bulgaria, the capital Turnovo and the slightly smaller coastal town Varna. At the Tsar's decree, all buildings in the nation are of Mediaeval or Neo-Byzantine style, two uniform yet open styles which are highly popular among the residents.
The nation is criscrossed by a series of gravel and stone roads for ease of transportation through the dense forests. The main borders with Byzantium and Romania are clearly demarcated by the Grand Wall of Byzantium and the Danube River, respectively. While the border checkpoint with Byzantium is free for passage, the heavy sociopolitical tension between Bulgaria and Romania has forced close monitoring of the Danube checkpoint at all times. Meanwhile, the East-West European Line, a subterranean railway frequently used for international trade, terminates in Bulgaria and runs all the way to Paris, France.
Bulgaria is home to all the necessary amenities for a safe and comfortable life. The imposing Turnovo Citadel forms the chief administrative building and central hub of the nation, providing safety and public storage and smelting space for its citizens. The other major administrative hub of the region is the Naval Forces Command in southern Varna. Accordingly, the Varna port plays host to a fleet of Bulgarian triremes, not far from the currently-under-construction public bathouse.
Political Standing
Despite its relatively small geographic area, Bulgaria is incredibly densely populated, enough to rival its considerably more spacious southern neighbour, Byzantium. Due to this, as well as its position at a hub of a network of roads and railways, Bulgaria forms something of a hub for international trade, most commonly with Byzantium, but also frequently with France and Baltoslavia. However, Bulgaria recognizes its desirable position, and has armed itself accordingly to repel any attack.
In terms of international relations, Bulgaria enjoys a friendly relationship with France and Byzantium due to their frequent trade and connections, and more noncommittal but nonetheless warm relations with its northern neighbours of Poland and Baltoslavia. Owing to a series of border disputes and political disagreements, tensions between Romania and the nations of Bulgaria, Poland, Baltoslavia and France are at an all-time high. These tensions have been the flashpoint for several battles and uprisings in Romania in the early months of TerraNova, and have thus attracted much international attention.
Bulgaria officially has neutral relations with Nazi Germany, but internal opinion polls have shown a distrust of the nation due to their political ideologies and vocal support of Romania. Meanwhile, as a member nation of NATO and a victim of several terrorist attacks, Bulgaria is openly hostile towards the Islamic State and openly voiced its approval of the Armenian retaliation.
History
[To be added]
Government
Tsar: SimonTheCrafter
Mayor of Varna: Cheeseknife
Other Major Citizens:
- Valaraukar13
- GrandpaNurgle
- Habstrakkt
- Dakoko
- ultra_death