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+ | The Grand Duchy of Utaia is a Inoffensive Centrist Democracy nation located in the Taijitu region. | ||
+ | {{Infobox Nation | | ||
+ | flag=http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7761/lklkyn3.jpg | | ||
+ | region=[[Taijitu]] | | ||
+ | motto=Failure is success if we learn from it. | | ||
+ | map=[Map URL], or No Map Available | | ||
+ | language=96% English,4% Italian | | ||
+ | capital=Capital | | ||
+ | population=1.031 billion | | ||
+ | currency=Maso | | ||
+ | leader=Sheldon Giles | | ||
− | == | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | == History == | ||
+ | Utaia was discovered by an english explorer named Cornelius Maer on May 5th, 1726. He claimed the nation as "Utaia". After a few years of exploring more and more settlers came to this unknown land, intending to make a living by planting crops and harvesting the many trees in the nation. The more settlers came, the more they needed a leader to keep things in order. On November 2nd, 1802, they held a small meeting consisting of the most eligible people of becoming leader of the lands. It was the first "election" to be held in utaian history. The ballet was made of 6 names, one of which would become the leader. After a day of discussing the winner was announced, Theodore Lincoln was now the leader of Utaia. It was stressing to run a nation with only one man, so Theodore wanted some kind of parliament or government to assist him. So on July 12th, 1821 they wrote a document stating how Utaia's government would operate. The nation was growing more and more, as well as the technology and the government. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Geography == | ||
+ | Reserve | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Bordering Nations === | ||
+ | reserve | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Provinces/Major Cities === | ||
+ | reserve | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Climate === | ||
+ | Reserve | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | == Economy == | ||
+ | Utaias economy is reasonable, but with the high tax rate it makes a good amount of money. Most government funds are spent on Law and Order (21%) and Education (16%). Defense also plays a pretty big role, with the government spending 16% of funds on it, it makes a hardy barricade to get through. | ||
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+ | http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/4748/pchrtdt5.png | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Military == | ||
+ | Utaias military consists of five branches "Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the Coast Guard". All of these branches are powerful, but the most deadliest branch of them all is the air force. The well trained pilots and well armed aircrafts make a deadly force to reckon with. The navy is relatively smaller than the others but can still dominate enemies swiftly. Utaia requires 1% of all citizens to join the military, but with the population on the rise, the percentage of citizens required to be in the military will drop.Right now, there are 6,000,000 on active duty and 4,360,000 in the reserve. And with all the influential advertising for the military, more and more people want to join the service. To join the military, you must be 18 years or older, but when the army desperately needs recruits, the age limit is 13 years and older. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Civil War == | ||
+ | Reserve | ||
+ | |||
+ | == People and Culture == | ||
+ | A majority of Utaia is Caucasian. Other ethnicities, such as Hispanic, Italian, and African American are relatively common. Most Hispanic and Germans live in the northern parts of the nation. Most Italians are located in the southern part of the nation, but some can also be found in the northeast. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Entertainment === | ||
+ | One of the major entertainment in Utaia is soccer. Hundreds of teams compete all year long in huge leagues and thousands of fans watch this sport either on T.V. or buy tickets for themselves. The amount of money the soccer games pull in is unbelievable. Other than soccer, Utaians enjoy many things like movies, socializing, reading, and just the basic entertainment of everyday things. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Religion === | ||
+ | Utaia citizens have the freedom to choose their own religion. The main religion of Utaia is Christian, but a few are Jewish, Atheist, and a small sector of Utaia is Muslim. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Language === | ||
+ | English is Utaias primary language. It is spoken by 89% of the population. Other secondary languages include Italian (9%), French (1%), Spanish (.5%), and some Portuguese (.5%). Almost all Utaia citizens have a "Utaian Accent" which is unique from other nations. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Holidays === | ||
+ | January 1st - New Years Day | ||
+ | |||
+ | March 23rd - Memorial Day | ||
+ | |||
+ | May 5th - Founding of Utaia Festival | ||
+ | |||
+ | July 9th - Day of the Morti (Remebering Battle at Fort Marsh) | ||
+ | |||
+ | September 19th - Libertà Day (Independence) | ||
+ | |||
+ | November 2nd - Presidents Day | ||
+ | |||
+ | December 25th - Christmas | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Education == | ||
+ | Education plays an important role in Utaia. It brings knowledge and helps fight down crime. The Elementary school holds Grades Pre-School to 5th Grade. The Middle School holds grades 6-8 and finally the High School holds grades 9-11. If you are to proceed to college you must take classes there for at least 2 years to have a proper education. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 4-5 = Pre-School | ||
+ | |||
+ | 5-6 = Kindergarten | ||
+ | |||
+ | 6-7 = 1st Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 7-8 = 2nd Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 8-9 = 3rd Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 9-10 = 4th Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 10-11 = 5th Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 11-12 = 6th Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 12-13 = 7th Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 13-14 = 8th Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 14-15 = 9th Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 15-16 = 10th Grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 16-17 = 11th grade | ||
+ | |||
+ | 17-18 = College - At least 2 years |
Latest revision as of 12:36, 15 September 2007
The Grand Duchy of Utaia is a Inoffensive Centrist Democracy nation located in the Taijitu region.
Flag of Utaia | |
Motto: Failure is success if we learn from it. | |
[Map URL], or No Map Available | |
Region | Taijitu |
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Capital | Capital |
Official Language(s) | 96% English,4% Italian |
Leader | Sheldon Giles |
Population | 1.031 billion |
Currency | Maso |
NS Sunset XML |
Contents
History
Utaia was discovered by an english explorer named Cornelius Maer on May 5th, 1726. He claimed the nation as "Utaia". After a few years of exploring more and more settlers came to this unknown land, intending to make a living by planting crops and harvesting the many trees in the nation. The more settlers came, the more they needed a leader to keep things in order. On November 2nd, 1802, they held a small meeting consisting of the most eligible people of becoming leader of the lands. It was the first "election" to be held in utaian history. The ballet was made of 6 names, one of which would become the leader. After a day of discussing the winner was announced, Theodore Lincoln was now the leader of Utaia. It was stressing to run a nation with only one man, so Theodore wanted some kind of parliament or government to assist him. So on July 12th, 1821 they wrote a document stating how Utaia's government would operate. The nation was growing more and more, as well as the technology and the government.
Geography
Reserve
Bordering Nations
reserve
Provinces/Major Cities
reserve
Climate
Reserve
Economy
Utaias economy is reasonable, but with the high tax rate it makes a good amount of money. Most government funds are spent on Law and Order (21%) and Education (16%). Defense also plays a pretty big role, with the government spending 16% of funds on it, it makes a hardy barricade to get through.
Military
Utaias military consists of five branches "Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the Coast Guard". All of these branches are powerful, but the most deadliest branch of them all is the air force. The well trained pilots and well armed aircrafts make a deadly force to reckon with. The navy is relatively smaller than the others but can still dominate enemies swiftly. Utaia requires 1% of all citizens to join the military, but with the population on the rise, the percentage of citizens required to be in the military will drop.Right now, there are 6,000,000 on active duty and 4,360,000 in the reserve. And with all the influential advertising for the military, more and more people want to join the service. To join the military, you must be 18 years or older, but when the army desperately needs recruits, the age limit is 13 years and older.
Civil War
Reserve
People and Culture
A majority of Utaia is Caucasian. Other ethnicities, such as Hispanic, Italian, and African American are relatively common. Most Hispanic and Germans live in the northern parts of the nation. Most Italians are located in the southern part of the nation, but some can also be found in the northeast.
Entertainment
One of the major entertainment in Utaia is soccer. Hundreds of teams compete all year long in huge leagues and thousands of fans watch this sport either on T.V. or buy tickets for themselves. The amount of money the soccer games pull in is unbelievable. Other than soccer, Utaians enjoy many things like movies, socializing, reading, and just the basic entertainment of everyday things.
Religion
Utaia citizens have the freedom to choose their own religion. The main religion of Utaia is Christian, but a few are Jewish, Atheist, and a small sector of Utaia is Muslim.
Language
English is Utaias primary language. It is spoken by 89% of the population. Other secondary languages include Italian (9%), French (1%), Spanish (.5%), and some Portuguese (.5%). Almost all Utaia citizens have a "Utaian Accent" which is unique from other nations.
Holidays
January 1st - New Years Day
March 23rd - Memorial Day
May 5th - Founding of Utaia Festival
July 9th - Day of the Morti (Remebering Battle at Fort Marsh)
September 19th - Libertà Day (Independence)
November 2nd - Presidents Day
December 25th - Christmas
Education
Education plays an important role in Utaia. It brings knowledge and helps fight down crime. The Elementary school holds Grades Pre-School to 5th Grade. The Middle School holds grades 6-8 and finally the High School holds grades 9-11. If you are to proceed to college you must take classes there for at least 2 years to have a proper education.
4-5 = Pre-School
5-6 = Kindergarten
6-7 = 1st Grade
7-8 = 2nd Grade
8-9 = 3rd Grade
9-10 = 4th Grade
10-11 = 5th Grade
11-12 = 6th Grade
12-13 = 7th Grade
13-14 = 8th Grade
14-15 = 9th Grade
15-16 = 10th Grade
16-17 = 11th grade
17-18 = College - At least 2 years