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'''Religions:''' Christian, 86% (Church of Artoonia, 79%; Orthodox, 9%; Amish, 6%; Roman Catholic, 4%; Misc., 2%); Jewish, 9%; Other/Unaffiliated, 5%. | '''Religions:''' Christian, 86% (Church of Artoonia, 79%; Orthodox, 9%; Amish, 6%; Roman Catholic, 4%; Misc., 2%); Jewish, 9%; Other/Unaffiliated, 5%. | ||
| − | '''Languages:''' Esperanto and ASL (Artoonian Sign Language, very similar to American Sign Language with some regional variances) are official languages for all governmental publications (printed and audiorecorded in Esperanto, | + | '''Languages:''' Esperanto and ASL (Artoonian Sign Language, very similar to American Sign Language with some regional variances) are official languages for all governmental publications (printed and audiorecorded in Esperanto, videorecorded in ASL). Most citisens are polylingual, and are likely to speak English, French, Spanish, and/or German, among other languages (being able to speak many languages is considered a mark of honour). |
'''Literacy Rate:''' 98.8% | '''Literacy Rate:''' 98.8% | ||
Revision as of 22:55, 12 October 2004
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| Flag of Artoonia | |
| Motto: There Oughtn't Be a Law | |
| Artoonia map | |
| Region | The Satellite of Love |
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| Capital | Lumo |
| Official Language(s) | Esperanto, ASL |
| Leader | Imperiestro (Emperor) Artu I |
| Population | 1,066,000,000 |
| Currency | malplena redonbotelo (empty bottle return) |
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Demographic Data
Nationality: noun: Artuano(s), Artoonian(s) adjective: Artuana(j), Artoonian
Colonies: Jonestan, Sabines, Ductapistan
Ethnicities: White/Caucasian, 79%; Black/African, 11%; Asian/Pacific Islander, 6%; Other/Unavailable Data, 4%. Although the Ministry of Censi does not keep official records, estimates put 21% as Hispanic, but falling into one of the above classifications. "Ethnic" or "Native" Artuanoj are considered "White" in the above classifications)
Religions: Christian, 86% (Church of Artoonia, 79%; Orthodox, 9%; Amish, 6%; Roman Catholic, 4%; Misc., 2%); Jewish, 9%; Other/Unaffiliated, 5%.
Languages: Esperanto and ASL (Artoonian Sign Language, very similar to American Sign Language with some regional variances) are official languages for all governmental publications (printed and audiorecorded in Esperanto, videorecorded in ASL). Most citisens are polylingual, and are likely to speak English, French, Spanish, and/or German, among other languages (being able to speak many languages is considered a mark of honour).
Literacy Rate: 98.8%
Government
Type: Constitutional Monarchy, headed by an Emperor. Most legislative action, however, is handled by a Parliament.
Suffrage: 16 years of age, universal.
Flag description: three horizontal bars of equal size, white, red, and green, with an inset shield near the mast featuring a cross atop a mound against a blue background.
Economy
See also economic detail
Currency: Malplena redonbotelo (Empty bottle return)
Currency code: β (or βA)
Fiscal Year, governmental: 1 Nov. - 31 Oct.
Major Industries: Agriculture, Defence Contracting, Tourism, Information Technology
Environment
Climate: Mainly temperate. Mountainous regions generally cooler and more precipitous than the lower lands.
Natural resources: Coal, Copper, Lead, Uranium, Bauxite, Gold, Iron, Mercury, Silver, Tungsten, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Timber
Natural hazards: mild volcanic activity in mountains, moderate flooding in river basins, forest fires
Environmental issues: fossil fuel emissions, water pollution from pesticide use
