Difference between revisions of "Tonca"
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| + | == Geography == | ||
| + | The Blissful Realm of Tonca is a moderate-sized nation on the megalith of South Lancre. The capital, Catana, is located on the shores of a large inland sea which marks the western border of the nation. Other borders are shared with four other nations of Lancre and two oceans. Much of the lush mountainous interior is part of the Toncan National Park. Pristine white beaches line the coasts. | ||
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| + | == Climate == | ||
| + | Average rainfall in Tonca is high in winter and low in summer. Winters are cold with snow falling to 1500 metres on the mountains. Summers are hot and dry. | ||
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| + | == National Pastimes == | ||
| + | The Toncan climate is perfectly suited to a physically active lifestyle. During winter, most of the population (those not already working on the mountains) spend their weekend flying downhill on skis. In summer, surfing on the ocean coasts or water skiing on the inland sea are common pursuits. Hiking through the National Park is a breathtaking experience when the wild flowers are blooming in spring. | ||
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| + | == Government == | ||
| + | The small government focuses on civil liberties and social welfare with compassion and empathy being the guiding principles for most decisions, though often budgetry contrainst become a critical factor. | ||
| + | The figurehead leader is elected by popular vote and given the ceremonial title of "Queen" or "King" for lack of a more imaginative, appropriate name. | ||
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| + | == Military == | ||
| + | There is no national army of Tonca with the Toncan people preferring peaceful resolution to international incidents. When required, Queen Katriana has been known to use her feminine charms to avoid conflict with those nations suffering from an excess of testosterone. | ||
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| + | == Religion == | ||
| + | Tonca is a secular nation with most citizens claiming no religion at the last census. Tolerance, though, is a value held dear to most Toncans and thus, minorities of Wiccans and Buddists quietly practice their religions and are virtually indecipherable from the average Toncan in their public lives. | ||
Revision as of 20:50, 12 April 2005
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| Flag of Tonca | |
| Motto: Can we be successful and nice? | |
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| Region | Lancre |
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| Capital | Catana |
| Official Language(s) | Toncan |
| Leader | Queen Katriana |
| Population | 2 billion |
| Currency | Gatto |
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Geography
The Blissful Realm of Tonca is a moderate-sized nation on the megalith of South Lancre. The capital, Catana, is located on the shores of a large inland sea which marks the western border of the nation. Other borders are shared with four other nations of Lancre and two oceans. Much of the lush mountainous interior is part of the Toncan National Park. Pristine white beaches line the coasts.
Climate
Average rainfall in Tonca is high in winter and low in summer. Winters are cold with snow falling to 1500 metres on the mountains. Summers are hot and dry.
National Pastimes
The Toncan climate is perfectly suited to a physically active lifestyle. During winter, most of the population (those not already working on the mountains) spend their weekend flying downhill on skis. In summer, surfing on the ocean coasts or water skiing on the inland sea are common pursuits. Hiking through the National Park is a breathtaking experience when the wild flowers are blooming in spring.
Government
The small government focuses on civil liberties and social welfare with compassion and empathy being the guiding principles for most decisions, though often budgetry contrainst become a critical factor. The figurehead leader is elected by popular vote and given the ceremonial title of "Queen" or "King" for lack of a more imaginative, appropriate name.
Military
There is no national army of Tonca with the Toncan people preferring peaceful resolution to international incidents. When required, Queen Katriana has been known to use her feminine charms to avoid conflict with those nations suffering from an excess of testosterone.
Religion
Tonca is a secular nation with most citizens claiming no religion at the last census. Tolerance, though, is a value held dear to most Toncans and thus, minorities of Wiccans and Buddists quietly practice their religions and are virtually indecipherable from the average Toncan in their public lives.
