Gwenstefani
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| Flag of Gwenstefani | |
| Motto: "It's My Life" | |
| Region of Gay | |
| Region | Gay |
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| Capital | Galiano |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | Queen Gwen Stefani |
| Population | c. 4 billion |
| Currency | nodoubt |
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Summary
The Tragic Kingdom of Gwenstefani is a massive, liberal and economically powerful nation of circa 4 billion. Ruled by the benevolent and fabulous Queen Gwen Stefani, the nation is renowned for, amongst other things, its fashion, warmongering and its leader's outlandish behaviour...
Geography
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Political History
Gwenstefani is an influential political actor at both the regional and international level. Having previously sat on the Gay Regional Council, Gwenstefani still holds a great deal of influence within the region, and is currently participating in elections to be reinstated on the Council.
The United Nations
At the international level, Gwenstefani is active within the United Nations, and has had two proposals taken to the UN vote, and passed as resolutions: Humanitarian Intervention and the Computer Crimes Act. The former caused a great deal of controversy due to its elevation of individual rights over the sovereign rights of the state, and many feared that this new legislation may be abused by nations using humanitarian ideals to mask more self-serving motives.
Military Intervention in Kilmarjo
These fears were particularly prevalent in Gay when, not long after the legislation was adopted, Gwenstefani launched a humanitarian military intervention in neighbouring Kilmarjo following its collapse into anarchy and accusations of ethnic cleansing.
Following regional criticism, Gwenstefani eventually withdrew, but not before setting up local elections and a referendum on whether to become a Republic of Greater Gwenstefani. The outcome was seen by many as dubious, but after the Reordering of Gay, Gwenstefani's borders had been extended to incorporate the former territories of Kilmarjo, which today can be found on the north eastern coast of Gwenstefani.
Gwenstefani-Citta Nuovan tensions
More recently, Gwenstefani has again been the cause of regional instability after its monarch, Queen Gwen Stefani, disappeared for several months, only to suddenly reappear in several other Gay states to commit acts of violent and disturbing terrorism. The most severe case occurred in Citta Nuova, involving the use of portable nuclear devices, leading the Citta Nuovan government to arrest all Gwenstefanian diplomatic officials, and the detainment (and eventual expulsion) of all Gwenstefanian nationals. These actions led to an alarming escalation of hostilities between the two nations, war being averted only when at the last minute it was revealed that it had not, in fact, been Queen Gwen who committed the terrorist acts but a doppelganger, the origins of whom are still under investigation. Relations between Gwenstefani and Citta Nuova remain strained, and the issue of refused reparations is unlikely to be forgotten soon.
Despite this chequered history, Gwenstefani contributes greatly to regional security. It's military forces are one of the largest in the region, with over a third of its all-consuming economy devoted to defense. Furthermore, its large nuclear stockpiles act as a powerful deterrent to any nations, both internal and external to the region, who might consider any kind of military action.
Government
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The Royal Family
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HRH Queen Gwen Stefani
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Prince Kingston
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Government Officials of Note
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Foreign Affairs Secretary
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Defence Secretary
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Economy
All statistics as at 23 August 2006
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Gwenstefani's economy is extremely strong and all-consuming. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing and Uranium Mining industries, with the retail sector being a vital and lucrative part of Gwenstefanian life. The government is very pro-commerce in its policies, and actively encourages businesses and development, offen to the detriment of the environment and those who would oppose it.
Gwenstefani is internationally reknowned for its "discreet" arms trading, and places very few, if any, regulations on this industry. As such, many of its clients are less than reputable.
The no doubt is a very strong currency, consistenly one of the top ten strongest in the region.
Budget
Gwenstefani attempts to juggle the competing demands of Defence, Healthcare, and Education, although defence does take priority with 34% of the budget allocated to it.
History
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Culture
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Religion
Gwenstefani is an avowedly atheist, secular state. While freedom of religion is granted to all citizens, very few Gwenstefanians exercise this right. No government funding is allocated to spirituality, and religious organisations are expected to pay tax like any other business.
