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Revision as of 04:15, 26 April 2007
Flag of Matyanserremia | |
Motto: "Never underestimate the power of idiots in large groups" | |
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Region | Nasicournia |
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Capital | Electrical City |
Official Language(s) | English |
Leader | Yossarian Stapleton |
Population | 75.5 million |
Currency | Matyan Dollar |
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The Democratic Republic of Matyanserremia is a peaceful, left-leaning nation known for its genuine, hard-working citizens and stunning geographical features. As a country it is relatively young, however ancient Matyans have occupied the continent for thousands of years.
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History
It is not completely known how long ancient Matyan tribes have occupied the continent, however, estimates range from 2000 - 1500 B.C. Ancient Matyan tribes were nomadic in nature, with many tribes known to travel hundreds of kilometres each year following their food. Each tribe had their own culture and spoke their own language, however the mixing of different tribes was very common. Although tribes would often compete with each other for the same food sources, all Matyan tribes adhered to a common Code of Honour, and warring between tribes was virtually unknown.
Because of its island geography, outside contact was rare until the global exploration and trade by Europeans occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Matyans were known to make beautiful rugs, and a trade route between the Matyan island and England was established due to the high demand for these items. Additionally, Matyan tribes would often trade spices and fur in return for European tools and literature. As a result, Matyan technology rapidly caught up with the rest of the developed world.
In the late 19th century, Matyan tribes began to mix with each other on a more permanent basis, and small villages were formed at key locations where food and water were in abundance, typically near the western coast and near rivers further inland. English became the language commonly spoken, partially due to the large amounts of trade with England, and also because a large amount of the literature they received was written in English.
The Matyans chose to formally establish themselves as a republic in the summer of 1908. Holoto Cevra was democratically elected as the Matyanserremia's first leader, and the country's basic rights including freedom of speech and freedom of religion were established.
Geography
Matyanserremia is an island continent, situated in the Nasicournia region. Its climate is mainly temperate, with arid regions in the southern central portion of the continent.
Three mountainous areas exist on the continent; a small range to the northwest near the coast, a longer range in the eastern central portion of the continent, and another mountainous area in the western central portion of the continent. The two mountainous areas in the western half of the continent are believed to have formed from intense tectonic and volcanic events in that area some three thousand years ago (known by ancient Matyan peoples as P'iro vol Termpet, or "the time of fire").
Area | 1,026,350 square kilometres |
Highest Point | Mount Veronica: 5,550 metres |
Lowest Point | Chinaman's Surprise: -75 metres |
Natural Wonders
The Colranado Range
The Colranado Range is a short range of very tall mountains to the country's northwest, which is believed to have formed after a massive historic earthquake. It is located to the east of the coastal city of New Colranado, often leaving many parts of the city in shadow for a significant part of the day.
Lake Fairfield
Lake Fairfield is an area of approximately 700 square kilometres, situated some 100 kilometres to the east of Electrical City. It is a series of tall peaks, lakes and dense pine forest. Almost all of the mountains in the area were created by volcanic activity, and as a result much of the surrounding area has very rich soil, particularly to the east. The entire area is classed as a national park and is protected by the National Wonders Act 1985, meaning that the area is virtually untouched by large scale development.
People
The following data is taken from the 2006 Matyan Census.
Population | 75,500,000 |
Density | 73.56 people/square kilometre |
Age structure | |
0-18 years | 27.5% (9,966,128 male / 10,796,372 female) |
19-65 years | 62.3% (24,035,652 male / 23,000,848 female) |
66 years and older | 10.2% (3,835,098 male / 3,865,902 female) |
Median age | |
Total | 30 years |
Male | 28.6 years |
Female | 31.8 years |
Population growth rate | 1.55% |
Sex ratio | |
0-18 years | 0.92 males / female |
19-65 years | 1.04 males / female |
66 years and over | 0.99 males / female |
Life expectancy at birth | |
Total | 85.4 years |
Male | 83.2 years |
Female | 87.6 years |
Nationality | |
Noun | Matyan(s) |
Adjective | Matyan |
Ethnic groups | Native Matyan: 71%, White: 25%, Asian: 4% |
Religions | Anglican: 15%, Muslim: 12%, Catholic: 7%, Buddhism: 4%, unspecified: 13%, none: 49% |
Languages | English: 96.4%, German: 2%, Chinese: 1%, Italian: 0.5%, Tribal (Matyan): 0.1% |
Literacy rate | 99.5% |
Government
Matyanserremia operates as a Democratic Republic. There are four branches of Matyan government; the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Chief Justices and the Head of State.
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives ("the House") consists of 250 democratically elected individuals representing their electoral region. Each member serves a four year term, and half of the House is elected every two years.
Senate
The Senate consists of 100 democratically elected individuals representing their electoral region. Each member serves a six year term, and half of the Senate is elected every three years.
Chief Justices
This branch of Matyan government consists of twelve individuals. To serve as a chief justice, one must first be recommended by the Head of State, and then elected by at least two thirds majority in both the House and the Senate. Each justice serves a maximum ten year term. In the event that a justice dies while serving his term, his chair is then up for reelection and the period of ten years is reset. Therefore, there is no set election cycle for Chief Justices, each position is decided upon when it arises.
Head of State
The party which holds the majority of seats in the House of Representatives elects from its members an individual to serve as Head of State. This individual represents Matyanserremia in international affairs.
Power distribution
Each branch of Matyan government holds equal power. All legislation must be passed by at least three branches of the government before it is brought into law. If the legislation is not able to be passed after three consecutive attempts in a twelve month period, it is unable to be considered again in parliament for a period of twelve months from the date of the last failed attempt.
Suffrage
Suffrage Type | Requirements |
Marriage | 16 years |
Smoking | 16 years |
Drinking | 16 years |
Sex | 16 years |
Voting | All citizens over 18 years |
Running for office | All citizens over 18 years |
Age of majority | 18 years |
Economy
Matyanserremia's economy is relatively large, dominated mainly by the Automotive Manufacturing, Agricultural and Furniture Restoration industries. Matyan companies face moderate government regulation and have little competition from foreign companies.
Labor Force: | 49 million (includes the unemployed) |
Unemployment rate: | 11.5% (2006 est.) |
Gross Domestic Product: | $584.4 million (2006 est.) |
GDP per Capita: | $7,740 (2006 est.) |
Exchange rate: | 1 Matyan Dollar = $0.58 USD (2006 est.) |
Communications
Telephone
Main lines in use: | 40.7 million |
Mobile cellular: | 71.5 million |
General Assessment: A large, technologically advanced telecommunications system; a large network of fiber-optic cable, coaxial cable, microwave radio wave relay and domestic satellites carries every form of telephone communications; a large cellular network supports a rapidly growing demand for this form of telecommunication.
Radio and television
Radio broadcast stations: AM 635, FM 1,025, Shortwave 4
Internet
Internet hosts: 55.255 million
Internet users: 64.175 million
Internet Top Level Domains:
Matyanserremia: | .mat |
Commercial: | .com.mat |
Government: | .gov.mat |
Educational: | .edu.mat |
Network: | .net.mat |
Organization: | .org.mat |