The Isles of St. Kilda consists of one island group centered around Hirta and one large actively volcanic island some distance from the main group. The principal contributor to the economy is international banking. St. Kilda acts as banker to the Vexillium Imaginations and the major and minor business players in the international economy. Its banks are noted for discretion, soundness, fair returns, and absolute confidentiality. In addition: tourism, fisheries, and production of an exqusite fermented grape extract add to the stability and soundness of the St. Kildan Puffin (SK£).
St. Kilda is generally isolated on the
edge of the larger
Vexillium continents. Through the wonders of modern technology
excellent and secure communications are maintained with all other
nations. Banking needs can be handled electronically from any telephone
in Vexillium subject to local government regulations. St. Kildan banks
maintain branches in all the major cities of Vexillium where they are
allowed to do business. Correspondent relations are also maintained
with many of the soundest and most respected financial institutions
doing business on this planet. In the event personal contact is
necessary facilities can be provided through any diplomatic or consular
office. Outside of St. Kilda the branches of The Bank of St. Kilda are
official consulates. Air travel to St. Kilda is provided by Soay
Airways. Daily amphibian service from several mainland points to St.
Kildaport, Hirta is provided, weather allowing. Weekly ferry service is
also provided.
The population of approximately 4,000 is
primarly made up of,
what on Earth would be, Scots-Western Isles with a solid admixture of
Chinese and Semitic/Jewish.
St. Kilda's foreign policy is one of non-interferrance with all nations. St. Kilda welcomes all nations to maintain diplomatic and consular relations. The nation's business is business.
The emblem for an embassy is displayed
here. If you wish to
establish diplomatic relations simply contact us at
scouts_alex@hotmail.com and download the image.
St. Kilda Embassy Logo |
Lyson Empire Seal |
For a time St. Kilda maintained a colony, Otago. This area has now been divided into a number of separate ImagiNations. The territory at North Cape has been established as an agricultural and forestry settlement and supports a significant fishery. Ras Lanarch is a tiny exclave leased in perpetuity largely for commercial purposes.
St. Kilda's islands are active volcanoes. Recent activity grew a new island, Ben Kilda, and enlarged the outer islands. Although somewhat of a distraction at times, the volcanic activity provides natural steam power which is used extensively for heating and power generation. This, in conjunction with solar power technology and fuels defived from St. Kilda Grand Kru Gold grapes, has almost eliminated the need for importing fossil fuels.
St. Kilda maintains minimal military forces comensurate with its size. As a non-beligerent and permanent neutral no regular ground forces are supported. The Coast Guard provides marine patrol and safety services as well as airborne security and rescue facilities. The St. Kilda Regiment is a part-time force with a full-time training element at St. Kildaport. The St. Kilda Engineers are organized with a remit to provide surveys, public works, communications and utilities.
The St. Kilda Constabulary functions as the civil and criminal police on Hirta with detachments at North Cape and Ras Lanarch. In the other territories the Coast Guard provides police services. In the event of activities taking place beyond the control of the Constabulary, the St. Kilda Regiment and Coast Guard stand to and render assistance. This has never been necessary except for festive events. The Chief Constable and the Officer Commanding of the Coast Guard are one and the same person. The partially paid Fire Brigade is part of the Constabulary.
Medical services are provided by the Ministry of Public Health. Education and normal public services are provided through the St. Kilda Government. There is no established church. There is complete freedom of worship and several faiths have congregations in St. Kildaport.
The government is in the hands of the electorate. Each five years the people elect the twenty-four member Mod. The Mod selects the Gingach from among its members. The Gingach serves as the principal minister to the Thane of St. Kilda and forms a government. The Thane is the Chief of State, elected by and responsible to the voters of St. Kilda for a renewable 12 year term. The Thane appoints judges, diplomatic and consular officers, commissions officers in the uniformed forces and represents the State in all public functions. The approval of the Thane is required for all actions of the Mod. The Thane may refuse to sign legislation subject to referrendum to the voters.
Flags of St. Kilda
St. Kilda's national symbol is the blue
Cross of St. Kilda on a
green field edged in white. This motif is used in many combinations for
its national, state, governmental, organizational and personal use
flags.
Comments to pr_abbey@hotmail.com.
/s/ Philip, Baliff of
St. Kilda.
Uploaded 8 May 1999.
Revised 16 June
2000. Resuscitated 16 April 2005. Revised 24 June 2007.