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Seoshackdak

Flag of Seoshackdak
Motto: Money is for losers.
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Region	Under Antarctica
Capital	Monde
Official Language(s)	English, French, Lemming, and Shackadailian
Leader	Toivo
Population	Only 248 Humans, Millions of Lemmings
Currency	Brick
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The nation of Seoshackadak (Located under Antarctica) is unique in several ways, the largest being that it is built completely underground. Another interesting fact is that lemmings are seen as equal to humans, and they even have their own language. The architecture is often noted as stunning by tourists. Mostly made out of mudbrick and built into walls and arches, the plazas which make up the cityscape are a marvel to see. Vegetation such as vines often hang off of balconies. Except for a few exceptions, there are no doors which give a strange, warm feeling.

CULTURE

Nobody in Seoshackadak is rich, and nobody is poor. The population all live in similar homes, generally built above a plaza where the immediate community eats, meets, and bathes.

Clothing is simple and because of farming restrictions underground and the staggering humidity and heat, made completely out of silk. Because of the difficulty in the manufacture of silk, the citizens are often encouraged to wear nothing in their homes, reducing the wear on their clothing.

Food is served in a communal dinning hall, where typically three or four families gather to eat. Meals are typically the center of the community. If the meal happens to be dinner, afterward the people will move to the plaza and balconies. When everyone has had enough talking, they head for the sauna and then retire to their residences.

RELIGION

There are three religions in Seoshackadak:

Neogaianism is by far the largest religion. One hundred and seventy-eight (178) people were recorded as belonging to this faith.

Buddhism, the second largest, contains thirty-four (44) members.

Islam is the smallest religion in Seoshackadak, containing twelve (23) members.

There is also one Lutheran and two Hindus.

The numbers of the members of the previous religions are based upon census data, and are estimates.

POLITICS

There are several political parties, the largest two are explained below:

The National Conservative Front (NCF) is a right-winged group that fights to allow solicitation, minimize government spending, ban lemming rights, promote religion, and abolish taxes. They flag their beliefs in pro-privatization, often considered a dirty word in Seoshackadilian politics. Their minority following hails their movement to maim socialized medicine. Most NCF members believe that Neogaianism is the "devil's plot" as most are Protestant Christians and feel that any religion without a god is not really a religion, rather a cult.

The Seoshackadilian Utopian Union (SUU) is the ruling party, and also the nation's left-wing party. They push for maximum civil freedoms and total social equality. Generally noted as the "voice of the lemming", they believe that lemmings deserve a place in Seoshackadak. On religion, they promote Neogaianism because they claim it has a positive and optimistic effect on followers. They are for heavy taxes, although they spend it all and more on demographic issues, such as healthcare and education. SUU has done everything they can to crush private industry and promote public control.

NATIONAL POLICIES

MILITARY POLICY

A notable part of Seoshackadak is that is has no real military. Instead, they have a defense force, which is a strict militia that is incapable of attacking another nation, both politically and logistically.

Infantry is the only part of the military. Their uniform is simply a black silk sheet worn around the waist (and around the chest for women). They are specially trained in close quarters battle and must have a mental map of the entire tunnel system before being allowed into the elite ranks.

All infantry are reservists. The entire population, however, is taught guerrilla tactics and strategy, just in case an attack does happen.