Fun
In order to lighten the mood a little, I came across the World Factbook tool. Its an amazingly fun toy that writes up summaries of countries. Here's what the factbook has to say about 1683 Poland in our game. Below the thing on Poland is the 1683 World Rankings. Quite a fun little tool the world factbook is. And boy is Poland pathetic too.
It looks better in the original HTML. I'm wary of putting that up because it displays a lot of information that many people may not want out.
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Poland's Background
to Poland Geography
During a period of disunity the Teutonic Knights gained a foothold in the then pagan north of Poland. Their power was only broken by their defeat at the hands of Polish-Lithuanian forces at Tannenberg in 1410 and by the second treaty of Torun in 1466 they became vassals of the Polish kings. Jadwiga, daughter to Louis I of Hungary and queen of Poland, then married Ladislaus Jagiello, the Grand Duke of Lithuania who became king of Poland as Ladislaus II. The nations of Poland and Lithuania were now united under one king and one religion as the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Commonwealth was an immensely powerful state, which would probably have pacified all of eastern Europe had it not been for its great inherent instability. It was an elective monarchy where all of the great nobles had the right of veto in the Sejm. This 'liberum veto' effectively paralyzed Poland-Lithuania at times when it could not afford it, and led to its eventual destruction at the hands of the Russians, Prussians and Austrians in the three partitions of Poland.
People of Poland consider these 20 provinces the core of their nation:
Mazovia, Podlasia, Podolia, Galizien, Krakow, Wielkopolska, Danzig, Hinterpommern, Poznan, Tula, Welikia, Belarus, Smolensk, Kursk, Mozyr, Lithuania, Volyn, Chernigov, Ukraina, Belgorod.
More background information on Poland maybe available from historical scripts our agent were able to gather in . here.
Poland's Geography
to Poland Diplomacy
Poland consists of the following province(s):
Mazovia , Podlasia , Podolia , Galizien , Krakow , Wielkopolska , Danzig , Poznan , Memel , Prussia , Livland , Küstrin , Ruthenia , Hinterpommern , Kurland , Jedisan , Welikia , Polotsk , Belarus , Mozyr , Lithuania , Volyn , Chernigov , Ukraina , Poltava , Krementjug , Crimea , Kaffa , Moldova , Wallachia , Bujak , Cyprus .
Click on link(s) above to get some detailed info on these 32 provinces.Of these 32 are cities
Number of provinces with following facility(es) in place (in progress)
Bailiff --- 28(1)
Courthouse --- 27(1)
Governors --- 32(0)
Art Galleries --- 1
Refinaries --- 1
Goods Manufactories --- 2
Weapons Manufactories --- 4
Very small forts --- 9
Small forts --- 20
Medium forts --- 3
Poland's Diplomacy
to Poland Policies
The nation of Poland is part of the Papal States military alliance, consisting of Papal States, France, Poland and Hessen. The alliance existed since october of 1608 and is expected to last until february, 1693.
Proceed to alliance ratings
Poland secured royal marriage with Austria. The marriage was celebrated in april of 1660 and the effects of this event will probably be felt until until april, 1685.
Poland secured royal marriage with Papal States. The marriage was celebrated in april of 1660 and the effects of this event will probably be felt until until april, 1685.
Poland secured royal marriage with Portugal. The marriage was celebrated in may of 1667 and the effects of this event will probably be felt until until may, 1692.
Poland secured royal marriage with Spain. The marriage was celebrated in december of 1667 and the effects of this event will probably be felt until until december, 1692.
Poland secured royal marriage with France. The marriage was celebrated in august of 1668 and the effects of this event will probably be felt until until august, 1693.
Poland secured royal marriage with Sweden. The marriage was celebrated in february of 1681 and the effects of this event will probably be felt until until february, 1706.
Poland secured royal marriage with Netherlands. The marriage was celebrated in november of 1681 and the effects of this event will probably be felt until until november, 1706.
Poland secured royal marriage with England. The marriage was celebrated in november of 1681 and the effects of this event will probably be felt until until november, 1706.
Poland is considered to be a very peaceful nation. World community is very relaxed towards Poland.
From may 1674 Poland is ruled by noble Jan III Sobieski.
Our agents rank Jan III Sobieski as:
Administrative skills = 5.
Diplomatic skills = 4.
Military skills = 9.
on The Holy Monarch scale.
Poland has 42 Embassies around the world with Average Diplomatic Relation value of -37.
Poland's closest friends: France Austria Spain Papal States
Poland's dear friends: Portugal The Knights Cologne Eire Oldenburg
Poland's friends: Münster Dakota
Neutral to Poland's cause: England Netherlands Sweden Kleves Hannover Hessen Mysore Saxony Nubia Mainz Ethiopia Strassburg
Poland's enemies: Afghanistan Baluchistan
Poland's worst enemies: Russia Ottoman Empire Algiers Morocco Persia The Palatinat Scotland Nippon Mughal Empire Brandenburg Nogai Uzbek Kaganate Khazak Horde Benin Zimbabwe Taungu Chagatai Khanate
Poland's Government Policies
to Poland Economy
Poland is highly centralized. National government influences are felt in all provincial matters.
Poland emphasized rights as something that should apply to all citizens here.
Poland spent 0% of its last year budget in improving national stability.
Currently Poland has stability rating of 1.
Poland's Economy
to Poland People
With 17 merchant operations Poland has a very strong trading base.
Poland current national treasury is estimated at 361.701,00 ducats. Inflation is 0.038%.
0% of last year's budget was spent on trade related research.
0% of last year's budget was spent on infrastructure related research.
Poland's main trading partners are:
England Russia Spain
Poland reached trade level of 4.
Poland reached infrastructure level of 7.
These 1 major trading hub(s) are located under Poland's jurisdiction:
Danzig
Poland's economy is concentrated on the production of the following goods:
Cloth (485.4 tons)
Navigation supplies (301 tons)
Wine (283.3 tons)
Wool (1000.9 tons)
Grain (1917.5 tons)
Salt (485.4 tons)
Iron (283.3 tons)
Poland's People
to Poland Military
Culturaly, Poland's roots are mainly "polish". However, "ruthenian" culture is represented as well..
Poland follows catholic religion.
In particular :
2 provinces or about 5% of the population follow Protestant religion.
27 provinces or about 85% of the population follow Catholic religion.
3 provinces or about 8% of the population follow Orthodox religion.
With 96546 inhabitants Danzig in Danzig province is the largest city in Poland.
Poland's Military
to Poland Disputes
A land based country, Poland is determine to maximize the land warfare while virtually ignoring the naval technologies. Thus land units are cheap to train but naval is expensive. Also, Navy's moral suffers.
Additional 146.686 people are fit and available for military service in Poland.
Currently Army's expenses are covered 50% in Poland.
Currently Navy's expenses are covered 50% in Poland
Last year 0% of the budget was spend on researching new military technologies for Poland's Navy.
Last year 90.2% of the budget was spend on researching new military technologies for Poland's Army.
There are some indicators that Poland has gotten military passage rights from the following nations:
France Austria
Poland have some distingushed military leaders.
Among them is(are) (fire/shock/movement):
monarch Jan Sobieski (3/5/3)
Poland have some distingushed military leaders.
Among them is(are) (fire/shock/movement):
general Jablonowski (3/3/1)
Poland have some distingushed military leaders.
Among them is(are) (fire/shock/movement):
general Patkul (2/1/4)
Poland reached land technology level of 26.
Poland reached naval technology level of 13.
According to our agents Poland Army has 2964 footsoldiers, 57824 cavalryman and 42 artillery units.
Poland Navy has 28 warships, 0 smaller galleys and 34 transport ships.
Military records show a total of 296823 infantry 385921 cavalry 197 artillery 4 warships 16 galleys and 2 transports have been lost in combat in Poland since its existance as a nation.
Military records show a total of 363726 infantry 251186 cavalry 27 artillery 15 warships 15 galleys and 0 transports have been lost to attrition in Poland since its existance as a nation.
Military records show a total of 148149 infantry 54087 cavalry 186 artillery 0 warships 0 galleys and 0 transports have been disbanded in Poland since its existance as a nation.
Poland's Disputes
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Russia has a dispute with Poland regarding the status of Welikia province. Possibly other crowns consider this province an integral part of their nation and the validity of Russia claims are then debatable. Other nations that may have claims to Welikia are: (if any)
Ottoman Empire has a dispute with Poland regarding the status of Jedisan province. Possibly other crowns consider this province an integral part of their nation and the validity of Ottoman Empire claims are then debatable. Other nations that may have claims to Jedisan are: (if any)
Ottoman Empire has a dispute with Poland regarding the status of Podolia province. Possibly other crowns consider this province an integral part of their nation and the validity of Ottoman Empire claims are then debatable. Other nations that may have claims to Podolia are: (if any)
Brandenburg has a dispute with Poland regarding the status of Küstrin province. Possibly other crowns consider this province an integral part of their nation and the validity of Brandenburg claims are then debatable. Other nations that may have claims to Küstrin are: (if any)
Austria has a dispute with Poland regarding the status of Ruthenia province. Possibly other crowns consider this province an integral part of their nation and the validity of Austria claims are then debatable. Other nations that may have claims to Ruthenia are: (if any)
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire has a dispute with Poland regarding the status of Moldova province. Possibly other crowns consider this province an integral part of their nation and the validity of Ottoman Empire claims are then debatable. Other nations that may have claims to Moldova are: (if any)
Ottoman Empire has a dispute with Poland regarding the status of Bujak province. Possibly other crowns consider this province an integral part of their nation and the validity of Ottoman Empire claims are then debatable. Other nations that may have claims to Bujak are: (if any)
Ottoman Empire has a dispute with Poland regarding the status of Wallachia province. Possibly other crowns consider this province an integral part of their nation and the validity of Ottoman Empire claims are then debatable. Other nations that may have claims to Wallachia are: (if any)
Ottoman Empire has a dispute with Poland regarding the status of Cyprus province. Possibly other crowns consider this province an integral part of their nation and the validity of Ottoman Empire claims are then debatable. Other nations that may have claims to Cyprus are: (if any)
Poland has a dispute with Russia regarding the status of Smolensk province. Poland considers this province an integral part of their country and vehemently lobbies for it to be returned to them. Poland diplomats note that Russia has no legal claims to this province and this view is broadly supported by the rest of the world.
Poland has a dispute with Russia regarding the status of Belgorod province. Poland considers this province an integral part of their country and vehemently lobbies for it to be returned to them. Poland diplomats note that Russia has no legal claims to this province and this view is broadly supported by the rest of the world.
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1. Spain(94) - 100%
2. England(99) - 45%
3. Ottoman Empire(114) - 0%
4. China(115) - 100%
5. France(133) - 82%
6. Netherlands(138) - 55%
7. Denmark(151) - 9%
8. Mughal Empire(184) - 36%
9. Sweden(186) - 36%
10. Austria(187) - 73%
11. Russia(196) - 64%
12. Portugal(211) - 36%
13. Poland(238) - 73%
14. Brandenburg(243) - 36%
15. Venice(314) - 45%
16. Manchu(319) - 36%
17. Mysore(324) - 55%
18. Vijayanagar(324) - 64%
19. Savoy(343) - 36%
20. Scotland(350) - 36%
21. Tibet(352) - 82%
22. Songhai(357) - 73%
23. Kongo(363) - 55%
24. Persia(366) - 18%
25. Ethiopia(369) - 55%
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Alliances power table
Spain alliance consisting of:
Spain (1) Austria (10) Savoy (19)
Total Alliance Power => 117
Ottoman Empire alliance consisting of:
Ottoman Empire (3) Mughal Empire (8)
Total Alliance Power => 87
France alliance consisting of:
France (5) Kleves (32) Netherlands (6)
Total Alliance Power => 104
Tibet alliance consisting of:
Tibet (21) Myanmar (47)
Total Alliance Power => 30
China alliance consisting of:
China (4) Arakan (38) Hyderabad (28) Vijayanagar (18)
Total Alliance Power => 108
England alliance consisting of:
England (2) Scotland (20)
Total Alliance Power => 76
Poland alliance consisting of:
Poland (13) Denmark (7) Prussia (26) Courland (30) Brandenburg (14)
Total Alliance Power => 155
Nogai alliance consisting of:
Nogai (27) Khazak Horde (46)
Total Alliance Power => 25
