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Flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Zadania
DPRZ Flag	DPRZ State Emblem

<tr><td align="center" colspan=2 style="border-bottom:3px solid gray;"> National Motto: Vorwärts immer, rückwärts nimmer! (Forwards always, backwards never!) <tr><td>Official Language <td>German <tr><td>Capital <td>East Berlin official: "Berlin, Hauptstadt der DVZ" (Berlin, Capital of the DPRZ) <tr><td>Area<td> 108,333 km² <tr><td>Region<td>Vaagsfjord <tr><td>Currency <td>1 Mark (Ostmark) =
100 Pfennig <tr><td>Time zone
 - in summer<td>CET (UTC+1)
CEST (UTC+2) <tr><td>National anthem <td>Auferstanden aus Ruinen
(Risen from Ruins) <tr><td>Calling Code<td>+37 <tr><td>ISO 3166-1<td>DD <tr><td>ISO 3166-3<td>DDDE <tr><td>Internet TLD<td>.dd </table>

History

The end of the Great War was accompanied by the destruction of fascism in Zadania. The victorious nations divided pre-war Zadania into zones of occupation. These zones were to exist as a transitional stage until sovereignty could be restored to the Zadanian people and nation. Various negotiations led to the planned occupation and administration of post-war Zadania. The states (Länder) of Mecklenburg, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, and the eastern sector of Greater Berlin fell into a region designated Occupation Zone Delta. This region was to be administered by the Federal Democratic Republic of Hardangerjokulenland. Succeeding disagreements and objections regarding economic development led Hardangerjokulenland to withdraw from the proposed outline and initiate post-war occupation independent of the other powers. The remaining occupation zones were eventually consolidated into a single independent entity. This entity later became the Federal Republic of Zadania (FRZ), commonly known as West Zadania.

Following the formation of the FRZ, a congress organized by the Socialist Unity Party of Zadania (German Sozialistische Einheitspartei Zadania) adopted a constitution establishing the Democratic People’s Republic of Zadania. Klaus Hemmersbach became the country's first president and Stefan Ischinger its first prime minister, with Wolfgang Laupert as first deputy prime minister.

Initial periods of democratic stability were disrupted by takeovers within the republic. Laupert, who was first secretary of the SEZ emerged as the leader of East Zadania. Under Laupert, the country became closely aligned with Hardangerjokulenland. After the death of Hemmersbach, the office of president was replaced by a Council of State, with Laupert as its chairman. Laupert had now consolidated power as acting executive of numerous state councils and wielded power through a highly restrictive single party apparatus in which he held complete control over the security forces. In order to reduce the large flow of persons leaving East Zadania many of whom crossed from East to West Berlin, a wall was erected between the two parts of the city; it was later reinforced and enlarged. The Berlin Wall, as it came to be known, drastically cut the number of emigrants, and gradually this had the effect of solidifying East Zadania as an independent country.

Within years economic collapse seemed imminent. The Laupert regime initiated a “New Economic System,” calling for more efficient and decentralized economic planning. As a result, East Zadania's economy expanded considerably. The DPRZ experienced its own "economic miracle", allowing the nation to reach the forefront of economic advancement.

Eventually, Laupert resigned as first secretary of the SEZ as well as from his position of the Council of State and was replaced by Johannes Dannenberg. Dannenberg initiated political reform whose effects exist to this today. Under Dannenberg, most of the few remaining private enterprises were taken over by the state. In addition, checks on intellectual and cultural activities were relaxed. The political system under Dannenberg was greatly decentralized allowing for the creation of limited alternative parties. In addition, Dannenberg reversed his predecessor’s discriminating trade policies and opened the DPRZ’s economy to all nations. As trade between the two Zadanias increased relations eased, and eventually travel restrictions were eased so that West Zadanians could visit the East, and later, in the East Zadanians were allowed to travel to West Zadania. The Dannenberg era witnessed a reversal of power fortification by party leaders andconcentrated on gradual political reform while solidifying the nation’s centrally-planned economy and socialist philosophy.

It had appeared that the Socialist experiment was working. The continued growth of the economy guaranteed the promises of the government. The citizens of East Zadania experienced one of the greatest economic growths in history; however, soon the miracle system began to die. Stagnation, inefficiency, and inflation crippled the economy. Protests, labor strikes, and demonstrations slowly destroyed the state. The death of Johannes Dannenberg symbolized the demise of the old guard and the demands of the new generation. East Zadania had failed to realize the burdens of the new world environment, and had lost sight of its primary goal, the happiness of mankind.

Following Dannenberg’s death, a power struggle ensued. Within months, however, Daniel Richter gained support and became the new General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Zadania. Daniel Richter received little popular support despite his promises for economic and political reformation. At the Thirteenth Party congress, Richter announced rennovation of the nation's electoral process, possibly leading to open elections. Richter promised elections in which the power would “for once be put in the hands of the people.” In addition, Richter announced that decentralization of economic decisions would continue. Richter, surprisingly, was elected state president in the nation's elections. The elections saw greater participation of other parties, however, was still strictly limited by the DPRZ's alliance policy (Bündnispolitik). Richter displayed East Zadania to the world as a nation of perseverance; a nation that could and would survive.

In January of 2003, Dieter Lambsdorff was elected General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Zadania. Within weeks he replaced Danial Richter as Chairman of the Council of State Lambsdorff promised to improve relations with all nations, continue economic reform, continue reform of the electoral system, destroy remaining obstructions to freedom of expression and demonstration, and to make East Zadania “a state of peace and socialism.” Lambsdorff within weeks secured the DPRZ’s membership in the United Nations, and personally resolved a labor dispute with the nation’s automobile manufacturing industry. During this time period, East Zadania was confronted with numerous international incidents including the problems arising from disputes with The United Socialist States of Faybian. On 7 October 2003, the anniversary of the nation’s founding, Lambsdorff addressed the nation. In his address, Lambsdorff announced plans to raise living standards, promising that the nation’s primary concern was consumer satisfaction. In addition, he promised to double the nation’s GDP and to secure peace with all nations. Near the end of his speech, Lambsdorff recognized that his nation had experienced troubles, and that it had made mistakes in the past. In ending, Lambsdorff ordered the DPRZ’s borders to be opened.

On the morning of 27 January 2005, Dieter Lambsdorff announced that the revival of the nation was well in progress. In the middle of a frigid Alexanderplatz, Lambsdorff announced, “Zadania has arisen from the abyss, and he wakes eternally!” His allusions to the rise of East Zadania following the great destruction of the Great War caused the gathered crowd, with great ecstasy, to begin singing the national anthem, Auferstanden aus Ruinen. Approximately one month later on 26 February, Lamsdorff announced the legalization of small-market capitalism in some sectors of the economy. Lambsdorff defended the action as a requirement to fulfill the "promise given to the people upon this nation's founding."

Geography

Physical Environment

East Zadania lies in the heart of the northern Vaagsfjordian plain. The terrain is gentle, and the landscape is marked by few sharp contrasts. Landform areas merge into one another; no significant natural boundaries bar communications or distinguish one section of the country from another. The country, however, can be roughly divided into geographic regions. The northern plain covers most of the country and contains the coastal area in the far north and the lowlands in the center. The uplands consist of notable mountains and remarkable rolling hills that cover the southern section.

Political Subdivisions

The DPRZ is divided into fifteen districts (Bezirke), each named after the largest city: Rostock; Schwerin; Neubrandenburg; Magdeburg; Potsdam; Berlin (District); Frankfurt; Cottbus; Halle; Erfurt; Leipzig; Dresden; Karl-Marx-Stadt; Gera; Suhl.

Population Distribution

East Zadania has many large cities; however, the largest by far is Berlin. The population is thus much less centralized and oriented towards a single large capital than in most other nations. By far the largest urban conurbation is the Berlin region including the Potsdam district. Other large heavily populated areas are the Erzgebirge foothills around Karl-Marx-Stadt and Zwickau, the central Elbe valley around Dresden, as well as the Halle-Leipzig area.

Society

Population Demographics

East Zadania contains no minority groups of any significant size. Most citizens identify themselves as Zadanians, culturally and linguistically. The government, has encouraged the development among its citizens of an East Zadanian national consciousness distinct from that of West Zadanians. It has adopted a "two-nation" policy and has pointed to divergences in culture, language, and socioeconomic development as proof that a single Zadanian nation no longer exists. Recently the government, led under the emerging Dieter Lambsdorff, has begun to reinitiate the idea of a unified Zadania. Most East Zadanians believe that they share with their West Zadanian counterparts a Zadanian nationality that is based on a common ethnic heritage and shared historical experiences.

Language

Language is perhaps the most significant expression of a common Zadanian nationality. The German language is spoken by millions of people of Vaagsfjord, including peoples living in the two Zadanian states, Hardangerjokulenland, Vorsehung, Tor_Korxum, as well as throughout the world. In addition the language has a significance beyond its everyday use. German-speaking people have made important contributions to science, literature, and philosophy.

Most Zadanians write and speak the standard form of German with little difficulty, although dialects continue to be used among family and friends and on informal occasions. (Differences in dialect are based on divergences in pronunciation, use of expressions, intonation, syntax, and the meaning given to specific words.)

Religion

The relationships between religion, citizens, and the state has developed dramatically since the DPRZ's creation. Most East Zadanians are Protestant. The number of Protestants was estimated to be just under half the population. About 7 percent were Roman Catholics. Other religions accounted for less than 1 percent of the population. The remaining population is either non-religious; or declines to declare a religion. According to the Constitution, freedom of religion and worship is the right of every citizen. In reality relations between church and state have vacillated over the years. All organizations within the socialist structure of society are designed to work together in developing a new socialist person and in restructuring society. Therefore the state usually does not tolerate organizations outside of those officially sanctioned by the SEZ; however, recent reforms have initiated great change. The state, as described by Chairman Lambsdorff, "should have nothing to do with the church, just as the church should have nothing to do with the state." Lambsdorff in addition replaced the DPRZ's traditional aggressive athiest stance with one of agnostic skeptcism.

Culture

In addition to a common ethnic heritage and language, the Zadanian people share certain social values. The Zadanian world view and value system are products of Teutonic pagan cosmology, JudeoChristian tradition, and modern eighteenth- and nineteenthcentury philosophies. The pre-Christian conception of the world pitted the bravery and stoicism of man against the harsh and oppressive forces at work in the world. A thread of tragedy ran through life, but it was blended with romanticism and mystical idealism. Lutheran Christianity, the religious tradition that most profoundly influenced Zadanian thinking, emphasized individual morality and conceived of man as essentially frail and full of guilt. Man could cleanse himself only through penance and devotion to the Almighty. The rationalist systems of later Zadanians represented the culmination of Enlightenment philosophies. Munificence and agnosticism lay at the basis of current-day philosophic and economic view.

These different and, in many cases, contradictory religious and philosophical currents have produced a Zadanian who is stereotypically characterized as inward looking, vulnerable, sorrowful, and full of self-doubt. He combines the sober qualities of industry, intelligence, honesty, obstinacy and cleanliness with a certain sentimentality and gaiety. He is extremely disciplined and exhibits a penchant for order and authority. He admires courage and physical and moral strength. There is a certain validity in this character description insofar as it is based on a common set of experiences and traditions. As with all stereotypical descriptions, however, it constitutes a distortion of reality when applied to the individual.

Mass Organization

The mass organizations are an integral part of society. They serve to integrate the individual into the social and political life of the country and are designed to produce the unity of interests that lay at the base of a socialist system of government. They have been created from above to mobilize the public and to provide channels through which national policies can effectively be implemented. The three largest organizatons within the DPRZ are: The Free Zadanian Trade Union Federation German Freier Zadanian Gewerkschaftsbund and the Free Zadanian Youth German Freie Zadanian Jugend.

Education

Compulsory education begins at the age of six, when every child enters the ten-grade, coeducational general polytechnical school. The primary stage introduces children to the basic skills as well as the fundamentals of good citizenship and provides them with their "first knowledge and understanding of nature, work, and socialist society." Instruction emphasizes German language, literature, and art as a means of developing the child's expressive and linguistic skills. Mathematics instruction accounts for about 24 percent of the curriculum and includes an introduction to fundamental mathematical laws and relations. Another 8 percent is devoted to physical education. Polytechnical instruction also begins at the primary level and consists of gardening and crafts that give the child a basic appreciation of technology, the economy, and the worker.

An intermediate stage in the child's education begins in grade four and continues through grade six. The study of Russian is introduced at this stage. Natural and social sciences also becomes part of the curriculum and together with mathematics forms about 26 percent of instruction time. During this stage of the young person's education, the political-ideological content of the curriculum becomes increasingly important. The curriculum emphasizes the connection between education and work, and it acquaints pupils in a more detailed way with the life of society and with work, science, technology, and culture. The development of a socialist personality, especially a socialist attitude toward work, is a major objective.

The final stage of polytechnical schooling comprises grades seven through ten. Polytechnical instruction includes courses in technical drawing, socialist production, and productive work. The pupil spends one day per week in practical training, working alongside regular employees at a nearby factory or agricultural cooperative. About 14 percent of the curriculum is devoted to polytechnical instruction during this stage. Science education as well as mathematics is continued extensively. A third foreign language, generally English, is introduced at the upper grade levels.

The polytechnical curriculum gradually accords a prominent role to science and technology, reflecting Zadania’s need for technically trained individuals. The curriculum balanced scientific knowledge with ideological instruction to produce "a scientific view of life" according to socialist philosophy. Theory is related to practice through polytechnical training, and the child is expected to grasp a basic understanding of productive relationships.

The educational system's major goal is producing technically qualified personnel to fill the manpower needs of the economy. The government guarantees employment to those who complete the mandatory ten-year program.

Upon completion of the compulsory ten-year education, the student has essentially three options. The most frequently chosen option is to begin a two-year period of vocational training. Approximately 86 percent of those who have completed their ten-year course of study begin some kind of vocational training. During vocational training, the student becomes an apprentice. Students receive eighteen months of training in selected vocations and specialized in the final six months. Approximately 6 percent of those who have completed their polytechnical education enter a three-year program of vocational training. This program leads to the Abitur. Passing the Abitur enables the student to apply to a technical institute or university.

A final option is the extended polytechnical education. Approximately 8.3 percent of those completing their general schooling continue in extended polytechnical programs. The curriculum continues the general education provided at the lower grades, but instruction is more intensive and geared specifically to university entry. The extended schools have instruction through grade twelve. A thirteenth year is spent in practical training. This year is meant to instill in the student an appreciation of labor and to prevent an elitist attitude from emerging among those who went on for higher education.

After passing the Abitur examination and completing a year of practical training, the student can apply to either a university or a technical institute. Women make up about 50 percent of the student population at these institutions. Courses in engineering and technology head the list of popular subjects. Medicine, economics, and education are also popular choices.

Economy

Resource Base

Economic Policy and Performance

Economic Sectors

Government and Politics

Constitution

The constitution promulgated on October 7 of the nation's founding was based on a parliamentary-democratic model. In fact, however, the various parliamentary-democratic provisions of the constitution did not hinder the emergence of a centralized and authoritarian political order under the hegemony of the SEZ. This authoritarian characterisic is being eroded by political reforms of current Chairman Lambsdorff.

Structure of Government

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Foreign Policy

National Security

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