Difference between revisions of "Zaaherland"
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There are four Provinces in ZR. Land of Victoria ( 2 million ), North Island ( 900 000), Wyyrleint ( 1,1 million ), Teerzhewaal ( 1 million ). | There are four Provinces in ZR. Land of Victoria ( 2 million ), North Island ( 900 000), Wyyrleint ( 1,1 million ), Teerzhewaal ( 1 million ). | ||
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The population is mainly people of Dutch and Slovak ancestery called Zaahers are about 70% of the total population. There is a English speaking minority of about 24% that livs mostly in the areas around Victoria. The third largest ethnic group is the Küsterfs that are a people of mixed race between Dutch and different scandinavian people. These ae about 4% of the population. | The population is mainly people of Dutch and Slovak ancestery called Zaahers are about 70% of the total population. There is a English speaking minority of about 24% that livs mostly in the areas around Victoria. The third largest ethnic group is the Küsterfs that are a people of mixed race between Dutch and different scandinavian people. These ae about 4% of the population. | ||
| − | The RZ official language is Zaaherdüdze and English. | + | The RZ official language is Zaaherdüdze and English. Küsterfaans is an semi-official language. |
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| + | ==Media and Language== | ||
| + | The three main television channels ( RZ 1, RZ 2, Keltv) are all in Zaaherdüdze but there is often subtiteles for every program either in english or küsterfs. | ||
The largest newspapper is "Dei Republiek" that is baised in Victoria. The largest English language papper is "Victoria Times". There is only one Küsterfs newspapper called "Hufestaij Dahblaad". The main newspappers are all often conservative. The liberal press gains no large support. The largest liberal papper is "Vettermain News". Often to liberal pappers are banned for being "unmoral". | The largest newspapper is "Dei Republiek" that is baised in Victoria. The largest English language papper is "Victoria Times". There is only one Küsterfs newspapper called "Hufestaij Dahblaad". The main newspappers are all often conservative. The liberal press gains no large support. The largest liberal papper is "Vettermain News". Often to liberal pappers are banned for being "unmoral". | ||
| + | ==Lifie and Religion== | ||
Lifestyle is very Conservative and Christian in Zaaherland. Over 94% of the population is member of the Zaaherland Traditional Church. Abortion and sex before mariage are seen as an death sin. Abortion is only allowed if the mothers life is in danger. | Lifestyle is very Conservative and Christian in Zaaherland. Over 94% of the population is member of the Zaaherland Traditional Church. Abortion and sex before mariage are seen as an death sin. Abortion is only allowed if the mothers life is in danger. | ||
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Women in ZR are often not allowed to be active in politics our work. It is often the Zaaherwomen that are home, when the Englishspeaking people have a litle more liberal wye. But stil it is not accepted. ZR is a Man dominated country with a strong nationalist and religios life style. | Women in ZR are often not allowed to be active in politics our work. It is often the Zaaherwomen that are home, when the Englishspeaking people have a litle more liberal wye. But stil it is not accepted. ZR is a Man dominated country with a strong nationalist and religios life style. | ||
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ZR has an democratic republican system. Free elections are held every 5 year. The one-past-the-post system is used in ZR. | ZR has an democratic republican system. Free elections are held every 5 year. The one-past-the-post system is used in ZR. | ||
Every People over 15 years that are citizens of ZR have the right to vote. In some Provinces, Women that are working do not have the right to vote in local elections. To be elected you have to be over 25 years and you have to live in the Voiting area. Often Women are not allowed to be elected. | Every People over 15 years that are citizens of ZR have the right to vote. In some Provinces, Women that are working do not have the right to vote in local elections. To be elected you have to be over 25 years and you have to live in the Voiting area. Often Women are not allowed to be elected. | ||
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The large support that the ZRP gains can be explained with the fact that the Party is the only party that is Conservative and Religios. This suits good for the Conservative Zaahers and Englishspeaking. The second fact is that the voiting aras are done so that the ZRP can get as much of the mandates as possible. The Party has been in power for over 73 years and it has only ones been in coalition government with the PiP after the [[elections in 1989]]. ZRP gets it's support from every etnnic group and from every social class. | The large support that the ZRP gains can be explained with the fact that the Party is the only party that is Conservative and Religios. This suits good for the Conservative Zaahers and Englishspeaking. The second fact is that the voiting aras are done so that the ZRP can get as much of the mandates as possible. The Party has been in power for over 73 years and it has only ones been in coalition government with the PiP after the [[elections in 1989]]. ZRP gets it's support from every etnnic group and from every social class. | ||
DUP gets it's support mustly from the Englishspeaking and right-center Zaahers. | DUP gets it's support mustly from the Englishspeaking and right-center Zaahers. | ||
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The nationalanthem of ZR is "Dei Land oyf Vreyheeit" (The land of freedom). There is also a own athem for the Küsterfs called "De Sang" (The Song). | The nationalanthem of ZR is "Dei Land oyf Vreyheeit" (The land of freedom). There is also a own athem for the Küsterfs called "De Sang" (The Song). | ||
| + | Sunday is allways a free day, and every store is closed. The day is holy. Nightclubs and other kind of fun for Youths are ofte forbidden on the ground that they are "uncultural" or "communistic". Bars and Restaurangs are only open to 01.00 at night. The legal drinking age is 16 but Young people are often not allowed to drink before they are over 20. There is in reality two cultures in ZR, Zaaherdüdze and English. The culture of küsterfaans is actually quite much the same as the Zaahersdüdze have. | ||
Revision as of 17:30, 6 October 2005
Republic of Zaaherland (RZ) is a country in Europe. It has about 5 million inhibitans.
Cities
The capital of RZ is Victoria with a population with about 2 million. Urbanization is about 68% in RZ. Victoria is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country. Other big cities are:
- Hykelnberg (400 000) - Brandermerk (1,2 million) - Stuudencoor (200 000) - Vettermain ( 50 000 )
There are four Provinces in ZR. Land of Victoria ( 2 million ), North Island ( 900 000), Wyyrleint ( 1,1 million ), Teerzhewaal ( 1 million ).
==Population and Language==
The population is mainly people of Dutch and Slovak ancestery called Zaahers are about 70% of the total population. There is a English speaking minority of about 24% that livs mostly in the areas around Victoria. The third largest ethnic group is the Küsterfs that are a people of mixed race between Dutch and different scandinavian people. These ae about 4% of the population.
The RZ official language is Zaaherdüdze and English. Küsterfaans is an semi-official language.
Media and Language
The three main television channels ( RZ 1, RZ 2, Keltv) are all in Zaaherdüdze but there is often subtiteles for every program either in english or küsterfs.
The largest newspapper is "Dei Republiek" that is baised in Victoria. The largest English language papper is "Victoria Times". There is only one Küsterfs newspapper called "Hufestaij Dahblaad". The main newspappers are all often conservative. The liberal press gains no large support. The largest liberal papper is "Vettermain News". Often to liberal pappers are banned for being "unmoral".
Lifie and Religion
Lifestyle is very Conservative and Christian in Zaaherland. Over 94% of the population is member of the Zaaherland Traditional Church. Abortion and sex before mariage are seen as an death sin. Abortion is only allowed if the mothers life is in danger.
Young people are often put to Religios school and teached the belief. Zaaherland Traditional Chruch is a mixer of Catholic and Orthodox belief and is seen as very Conservative. Over 70% are active in the Church and opinion polls says that over 95% supports the Conservative Christian politic. This has led to the fact that the Zaaherland Republican Party has dominated the political life during the hole independence from United Kingdom. It has power in all 4 provinces in the Country.
Women in ZR are often not allowed to be active in politics our work. It is often the Zaaherwomen that are home, when the Englishspeaking people have a litle more liberal wye. But stil it is not accepted. ZR is a Man dominated country with a strong nationalist and religios life style.
Political life
ZR has an democratic republican system. Free elections are held every 5 year. The one-past-the-post system is used in ZR. Every People over 15 years that are citizens of ZR have the right to vote. In some Provinces, Women that are working do not have the right to vote in local elections. To be elected you have to be over 25 years and you have to live in the Voiting area. Often Women are not allowed to be elected.
There is three main political parties in the Parliament. The largest party, Zaaherland Republican Party (ZRP) is a conservative christian party. Its primary principles are a strong national unity and christian values. The main opposition party is the Democratic Union Party (DUP) that is baised on liberal values and social justice. The Progressive Independent Party (PiP) is a liberal party baised on human rights and is a strong supporter of total freedom for the media.
The Parliament has 170 MP and have a limited power. Insted the Government and the President have the largest Power. All laws have to be accepted by the President. ZRP has 130MP, DUP has 34 and PiP has 6. There is only 10 women in Parliament. 8 in DUP and 2 i PiP.
The Senate that has 50 Senators, 45 are elected and 5 are appointed. All Senators have to be Independent.
The large support that the ZRP gains can be explained with the fact that the Party is the only party that is Conservative and Religios. This suits good for the Conservative Zaahers and Englishspeaking. The second fact is that the voiting aras are done so that the ZRP can get as much of the mandates as possible. The Party has been in power for over 73 years and it has only ones been in coalition government with the PiP after the elections in 1989. ZRP gets it's support from every etnnic group and from every social class. DUP gets it's support mustly from the Englishspeaking and right-center Zaahers.
Culture
The nationalanthem of ZR is "Dei Land oyf Vreyheeit" (The land of freedom). There is also a own athem for the Küsterfs called "De Sang" (The Song). Sunday is allways a free day, and every store is closed. The day is holy. Nightclubs and other kind of fun for Youths are ofte forbidden on the ground that they are "uncultural" or "communistic". Bars and Restaurangs are only open to 01.00 at night. The legal drinking age is 16 but Young people are often not allowed to drink before they are over 20. There is in reality two cultures in ZR, Zaaherdüdze and English. The culture of küsterfaans is actually quite much the same as the Zaahersdüdze have.
