Burgundy (Principia Moderni)

This is a profile page for the country of Burgundy and its successor states as a part of Principia Moderni (Map Game). It will be updated once every 10 years.



1440 (10/FEB/2011)

 * Official Name: Kingdom of Burgundy


 * Conventional Name: Burgundy


 * Official Local Name: Royaume de Bourgogne


 * Citizen Adjective: Burgundian


 * Adjective Plural: Burgundian


 * Abbreviation: KBY


 * Government Type: Absolute Monarchy


 * National Capital: Dijon


 * King: Phillip III of Valois-Burgundy

Administrative Divisions

 * 1 Duchy, 4 Counties, 2 Barony

Basic Information

 * Population: PENDING


 * Largest City: Besançon


 * Location: OTL Western Europe


 * Currency: Valois

Economy

 * Imports: PENDING


 * Exports: PENDING

Culture

 * Languages: French


 * Religion: Roman Catholic

Foreign Relations

 * Alliance: Castille, England


 * Enemy: Holy Roman Empire

History

 * Wars:


 * Foundation: 843


 * Independence from Castille: 1440