Aliquantus

The Kingdom of Aliquantus
National flag	Coat of arms
Motto (Aliquantic English)	'Vivat Rex'
Capital	Godiva
Five largest cities in order	New Essex, Godiva, Atlanti, Pendragon, Chelsea.
Languages   - Official   - Unofficial	Aliquantic English Latin
Government  Monarch  Governor	Monarchy Princess Saskia, Princess Anaya Lady Eithica
Independence   - from the UK	December 14th, 1945
Area   Total  - % water	244,820 km², 94,526 sq mi 2.8%
Population   Total (March 2007)   Female   Male	12 million 78% 22%
GDP (FY2006/07)   - Total (Sterling)   - GDP/capita (Sterling)	£90,240,146,248,014.02 £27,783.30
National animal   - English name	Felis caracal Caracal
National flower   - English name	Rosa Red rose
National tree   - English name	Quercus robur Pedunculate Oak
Currency  GBP to 1 Lux  Lux to 1 GBP	Lux (₪) 0.677459 1.4761
Time Zone	+0200 / +0300
National charter of rights	Foundation Magna Carta 1945
International abbreviations   - Sport   - Government	ALI ALI
Internet TLD	.ali
Calling code	+47
PDAS rating	C

Officially The Principality of Aliquantus is a country and sovereign state. The nation is very developed, governed by the Royal family assisted by an appointed governor and the governing office. Aliquantus is an island nation, lush and its people live in a utopia free of corrupt governance although the government is absolute and elections are none existent. Religion is seen an outdated concept and is illegal to practice. Aliquantus is also known for technology and its two beautiful Princesses who now lead the country and head social and cultural issues and have a very traditional deportment of a sexually orientated lifestyle. Aliquantus is a member of the Mediterranica region and is an acknowledged nuclear power.

History

Aliquantus was once home to an ancient settlement that little is known about, evidence supports the claim that the islands where similar to Atlantis. Audeamus was destroyed by a flood and was not discovered until 1506 by the British Royal Navy. It was certainly known by 1511, when Royal Navy charters published a full map of the island, which mentioned the discovery with the explorer Captain Angus Tavern shouting "Audeamus" or "let us dare", the island was also included on Spanish charts of this year. Both Spanish and Portuguese ships used the islands as a replenishment spot for fresh meat and water. The island was explored by British soldiers and sailors in the late 1510s; the south of the island was attributed with storm-wracked conditions, stopping them finding the Terra incognita islands until 1521. King James I of England and VI of Scotland, who granted a Royal Charter to The Virginia Company was pleased to find that Audeamus was a large island and began ordering the habitation of the island. The during American Revolution the island was used as a staging post and by the end of the eighteenth century, with seafaring being the only real industry, at least a third of the island's manpower was at sea at any one time. Audeamians deforested their landscape to begin the salt trade that would become the world's largest, and remained the cornerstone of Audeamus's economy for the next century. The colony provided soldiers during the two world wars. Following British colonial rule in 1945, the country became independent and incorporated the Terra incognita islands as part of the country, forming The Kingdom of Aliquantus and ordered the habitation of the island of Tuebor. The people then voted the then governing family as King and Queen who were descendants of the first family living on Audeamus, the king and queen immediately started to cull the citizens they believed to have unacceptable appearance, there was due to be an uprising by the population but to regain acceptance the Royalty had their two ugliest children killed, showing such a hard line against none beautiful people, even their own children, worked. For another one hundred and forty years the country’s issues and history was not written as all of the historians were killed. It is thought that the people lived in a kind of social bliss, fornication was wildly out of control, it is argued that this is the reason why the population swelled. The culling stopped in the start of the nineteen nineties; the Cold War restrained other countries interfering with the issues. Recent history includes the country changing once more, the King is old, his daughters will become joint heads of state and both are known for their extreme following of the tradition of a sexually orientated lifestyle. The Princesses posing semi-nude together on a sofa cemented outsiders views that the two becoming leaders will imbalance the world morally. However outside pressure is nonexistent, the death because of appearance killings may return. In early 2007; trias politica or "separation of powers" was enforced by the King’s military, pressured into the position by the princesses the act introduces law where the monarch will handle social and cultural issues and hold overall power of the country, leaving the economy and other issues in control of His Majesty the Kings Government. The country if now flourishing and has become a benchmark country in science and future technology. In March of 2007 King Subrosa was killed by his daughter, Princess Anaya. Both her and her sister, Princess Saskia took control of the country; needless to say, they halted the princess’s punishment, Aliquantus became a Principality overnight. The governor Miles Gloriosus then disappeared; he was a good servant of the late king and a rogue to the new leaders, he was replaced with Lady Eithica.

Geography

</div>Mediterranean based: Hot climate, flourishing plant life from underground complex of loose brick tunnels running throughout the land that are fed by the sea. Audeamus is Mountainous and boggy to the south.

As an island nation, Aliquantus is surrounded by ocean, the immediate area of water contacting the island is known as the Leofick Sea to the north west, the Horatia Sea to the north east and the Alma Mater sea or 'Alma Mater sounds' to the south. Audeamus is the name of the largest island, named after the Royal Navy captain that first explored the island, he was warned by officers on his ship that the poor weather that was forecasted would most likely imprison them on the island, the captain ordered the ship towards the nearest beach and shouted Audeamus, Latin for “let us dare”. Tuebor is the biggest island of the Terra incognita islands to the south east of Audeamus and was recognised as an uninhabited colony, Tuebor is "I will protect" in Latin. Both colonies became independent together and formed Aliquantus as a single country.

</div>Although Tuebor was once a separate colony there are no large cities on the Terra incognita islands, the village of Ubi sunt houses the largest concentration on Tuebor with a suspected population of nine hundred. The city of Atlanti and its joining city of Oceana are flooded and are named after the Atlantic Ocean; the water is purified partly because the entire area is rock and solid stone. The buildings are mainly made of limestone and marble, decorated with Turquoise, Chryscolla and Malachite gems and are enforced to not change.

Due to the layout and large size of housing, most Aliquantus live in developed areas.

Cities on the Audeamus island

New Essex, Godiva, Covent East, Pendragon, Chelsea, Vadi, Oceana, Atlanti.

Towns on the Audeamus island

Govan, Orping, Lambeth, Grace, Remvia, Henge, Warwickam, Lanci, Auona, Aura, Sparra, Telemarx, Beouland.

Important/Distinctive Villages

Ubi sunt (Biggest settlement on Tuebor).

Politics

Based around a harsher form of liberalism: Three bases of citizenship A) Criminals / Unwanted people: are stripped of all possessions and money, death penalty imposed on murderers, paedophiles and traitors. Illegal immigrants and criminals who have been executed suffer public banishment (dumped far out to ocean by the military to save on paperwork and burial grounds). B) Working class: mostly live in condo housing, rewarded with government handouts generated from tax, tax paid health service, free education and receive government help in financial crisis. C) Financially able: Free from increased pressure or exploitation of their surplus money, encouraged to buy economical vehicles, encouraged to invest in less polluting methods in living, encouraged to invest in financial supporting schemes (Help them remain more financially able). Very traditional: Immigration is extremely gruelling. Upon entry immigrants must write, speak and toughly understand the English language. Immigrants also must abide by native traditions and become a member of society, not live as an outsider and to be eligible for health/tax/housing/education benefits they must have approval from community leaders. They must also give up religion. Immigrants must sign documents accepting these standards; penalty of not abiding by this document is classed as treason. Treason is punished by death by hanging. All political issues are handled by the Appointed Government, Lady Eithica is the current governor of the country, her office and he and under direct control by the king. Social and cultural issues are handled separately by the two Royal Nymph; Princes Saskia and Anaya have set up a separate office for these issues.

The Cabinet

• Senior Royal Nymph of Aliquantus – Princess Anaya
• Intermediate Royal Nymph of Aliquantus – Princess Saskia
• Appointed Governor of Aliquantus - Lady Eithica.
• Treasury Minister – Lady Claudia
• International Affairs Minister – Lady Hippadameia
• Trade and Economy Minister – Lady Ancasta
• Law and Justice Minister – Lady Alaisiagae
• Defence Minister- Lady Coventina
• Education Minister – Lady Latis
• Transport Minister – Lady Verbeia
• Social and Cultural Office - Princess Anaya, Princess Saskia

Title

Aliquancians rarely have a second name due to advances in retinal, digital and the traditional written signatures along with the abolishment of marriage and religion. Titles include:

1. Maam or Queen – This title is held by a ruling queen.
2. Royal Nymph – A female leader of the country who is not a queen.
3. Madam – A knighted female.
4. Lady – This title is held by a female with high status or eminence.
5. Ira – A female citizen.
6. Rex or King – This title is held by a ruling king.
7. Royal Barron - A male leader of the country who is not a queen.
8. Sir – A knighted male.
9. Lord – This title is held by a male with high status or eminence.
10. Ra - A male citizen.

Culture & Social

</div>Sexually orientated adult behaviour is traditional; nudity is legal above the age of eighteen although purposely nude in front of children is a legal offence. Nudity in practice is rare (see Public Clothing and Appearance). Sexually orientated tradition has recently become more popular; both princesses are indescribably beautiful and base life around this tradition and have become the benchmark of what the public accept.

Obesity is offensive to natives; obesity that invites certain medical problems is illegal. Smoking tobacco, snorting cocaine (gak) and smoking cannabis are social luxuries, for example, cocaine is used to stimulate oneself in a social area, all are legal substances. However, if any invite certain medical problems the payment of the treatment is used as punishment. Most other drugs are highly illegal, increased tax and in some cases, public banishment (dumped, by military aircraft, far out in the ocean) are the main punishments. Incest, necrophilia, rape and other sexual attacks are illegal; to the natives they are sickening and is one of the most morally incorrect actions. Age limits are largely liberal: movies, pornography and alcohol are under the 12A limit, requiring the participant to be the age of twelve and over to be able to use/view, the A is an advisory rule: A=Requiring an advisory certificate digitally signed by a parent (In case the parent disallows the viewing/use these items). Sexual activities, driving and the ability to leave and/or be independent of a guardian freely are obtained at the age of sixteen. Ownership of a weapon, a private home and large vehicles (Trucks, industrial vehicles) are legal after the age of eighteen. A compulsory survey in early 2007 showed that 68% of females and only 1% of males are Bisexual, 11% of females and 80% of males were heterosexual, 10% of females and 9% of males are homosexual and the rest were of undecided orientation. Celebrities live amongst the average public. Actors, politicians and other celebrity figures buy larger condos in the centre of large cities, especially the cities of Godiva and New Essex. Some celebrities are classed as working class celebrities, people that the public hold with higher esteem than movie actors because of their hard work or because of their social ability, some of these include the Governor Lady Eithica, the hard working and beautiful news reporter Crystal, the scientist Clytemnestra for her work against HIV, the Princesses Saskia and Anaya for work amongst the adult public and Lady Ancasta for her work in keeping inflation down and the economy smooth running. Permanent housing is restricted by law to be large, the minimum size a modern house can be is laid out is based around a large four bedroom family house template set by the Government. This was once a problem, space needed for so many large houses, single houses were largely replaced by condo style housing, each sharing a large social area with a swimming pool, the stacked housing and social area would replace the obsolete single house and single garden (yard). This type of housing enabled large housing and also enabled several families to share and live around a single area, each complex and attaching gardens is known as ‘ite domum’, pronounced ‘Iti-domm’ Linking each citizen together keeps crime down, it is not rare for a ‘ite domum’ to host barbecues, parties and other social gatherings for friends, neighbours and family. Homosexuality is accepted, outsiders would see Aliquantus's females as bisexual, homosexuality in men is extremely rare however, mainly due to the outweighing number of females. The people of Aliquantus are known as Aliquancians.

Religion & Marriage

</div>Religion and Marriage are both abolished concepts and are illegal to practice. Emotional commitment is rare outside of maternal and sibling bonds. Due to the abolishment of religion second names are rare, only used in certain cases.

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is down to around the age of fifty to sixty years, scientists believe that due to the sexually rich culture, after sexual activity stops the body expires without a purpose, citizens are acceptant of this, the inevitability of death does not fear the populous. Despite the country’s scientific advances, no attempt has been made to 'cure' this trend of somewhat early death as Aliquancians view old age and dependability as a worse fate than death.

People, Public Clothing and Appearance

Due to the many generations of appearance determined genocide the public is largely of what was classed as beauty, although this act is illegal now it is because of this that the natives are extremely beautiful/handsome, the beauty of the people has influenced a great sexual culture, that of witch the two Princesses are a benchmark of. 90% of the population are golden tanned due to the climate and sun exposure. Clothing is a large industry because it is tailored for the hot weather and style that the natives desire. Baggy, loose, thin, one piece clothing with loose necklaces is the most fashionable style for women while men stray little from baggy, loose shirts and tight jeans. Generally lightly coloured clothes are the norm. Signet rings are an expensive ring, given at birth at expense of the government, these rings are a symbol of your family, they are used to sign (with wax) important documents along with a personal signature, the personalisation of such rings is encouraged, it is also fashionable to attach signet rings on a necklace. Signet rings and signatures are also accompanied by a digital signature in some cases. Aliquancians also rarely have second names.

Education

Education in Aliquantus is controlled by the Ministry of Public Education, headed by the Education Minister although funding is high; the level of financial support it receives has not changed in many years. Being that the sexually orientated culture can inflict sexually transmitted diseases, sex education is practised more in Aliquantus than in any other known nation. Language and Literature is of high quality, schooling of language keeps Latin and English on a parallel setting and both are used for convocation. Strangely enough, the nation produces citizens with a higher IQ and common sense ability than most nations although maths education such as algebra is sacrificed; maths is a practised form of education however. Education starts at the age of three, mainly influenced by the British schooling system. Nursery school introduces children to education at the age of three; Primary school lasts from four to ten years and then Secondary school from ten years to sixteen years of age. Collage is not compulsory; passing secondary school education is comparable to a collage degree in other nations. Further education in collage is expense paid by the government although university is a private investment. Education is based around teaching practical lessons, schooling that will be used in a work related or social environment is preferred than trying to teach a teenager brain surgery.

Economy

The five largest industries are Science, Uranium mining, Future Technology, Defence contracting and native influenced clothing and jewellery. The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is also strong in Aliquantus. Aliquantus is the leading nation in Blood compatible Magnetorheological fluid technology and a leader in Nanotechnology. There are a large number of science and future technology research companies. The larger companies in the science related industry include Bastelleim, CitaDEL, SIRR and Telemarx. The new technology and science industry accounts for 15% of the economy.

</div>The motor industry is a significant part of the countries economy. Aliquantus is also home to ADC Systems, a large defence contractor. Civil and defence aircraft production is led by a large aerospace firm, KOASTA Aircraft. There is also a large Engine manufacturer; Regal And East. Aliquantus has large coal, natural gas, and oil reserves. Primary energy production accounts for about 10% of Gross domestic product (GDP), one of the highest shares of any industrial state. Because of the proficiency of the soldiers produced – other countries purchase training from Aliquantus’s Armed Forces. The sex trade is a legal and socially accepted enterprise; Aliquantus’s sex trade generates more money than some countries entire GDP, 6% of the wealth of this industry is solely by the sale and promotion of the famous portrait of Princess Saskia and Anaya in semi-nudity. The country is a benchmark in scientific advances towards curing sexually transmitted infections. Banking is also a major industry. The currency used in Aliquantus is the Lex, its symbol is ₪. The currency and economy is handled by the Ministry of Economic Issues who have kept inflation to the target level and the GDP rising, recently the MoEI has introduced punitive tariffs protect local industry.

Transport

Transport in Aliquantus is proficient, the Ministry of Civil and Commercial Transport has invested money in building a clean and fast road network, railways complete with mainly straight line routes and tilting track on the corners to help speed up rail traffic, fast and efficient port control and a carefully thought out and modern air transport link-up.

Roads

Due to only encouragement, not pressure by the government to invest in economical vehicles, personal transport is preferred, cars are strictly monitored, and only certain types are allowed, all must be of acceptable standards in maintenance. Ugly appearing cars are penalised with higher taxes, some are even illegal. The road network in Aliquantus is extensive, with around 46,000km of road, and the most popular method of transportation. A high-speed motorway system, the expansion of the road network was constructed from the 1990s and continues, it links all major cities with high-speed motorways and links to every settlement in the country. The maximum speed unlimited, the motorways have four or five lanes to travel in depending on how fast you wish to travel, this increases the unlikelihood of congestion. Bus lanes were on the agenda of the Ministry of Civil and Commercial Transport but the plans were scrapped as Bus lanes caused congestion and busses are an unpopular choice transport.

Railways

The rail system consists of high-speed main lines running around the country linking each major city, most of the network is double or triple track and in straight lines, this adds to an ease of pressure and rail congestion, the remainder is multiple track around rail stations. The electric Class 390 "Pendolino" in white and light gold livery is the workhorse on the nation’s railways, currently the only type of passenger train on the tracks.

Air Transport

Air transport is immense; Godiva international airport is one of the busiest in existence. There are 330 paved airports and the largest airline in Aliquantus is Excelsior Airways, who operate long-distance flights from Aliquantus to destinations all over the globe. Others include Bona officia Air (Owned by defence contractor Defence Systems Aliquantus), Orange Air, Air Aliquantus and Veni, vidi, vadi. International Airports include: Godiva International Airport, Godiva City (GXLZ-GIA) Lionsgate International Airport, Godiva City (GXLZ-LIA) Ad usum proprium International Airport, Godiva City (GXLZ-AIA) Chelsea International Airport, Chelsea (CXLZ-CIA) Audeamus International Airport, Pendragon (PXLZ-AIA) Essex International Airport, New Essex (NEXLZ-EIA) Terra incognita International Airport, Ubi sunt (USXLZ-TIA)

Water

Sea travel is the main route for importing and exporting goods, approximately 95% of freight enters Aliquantus by sea (75% by value). Three major ports handle most freight traffic with the largest being Essex Deep dock and Essex free-trade Port, both are in New Essex. There are many other ports and harbours around Aliquantus. Many citizens own a private motor boat; swimming is classed as a national addiction, although it is not thought of as a sport. In the city of Atlanti and its connecting city, Oceana, the water is so clean and clear that people swim to get around. Clean electric motor and rowing boats replace cars.

Military

See, Aliquantus Armed Forces

</div>The Aliquantus Armed forces are the small but powerful force of Aliquantus. They work along side the Secret Intelligence Ministry and the Secret Security Ministry to protect the nation’s sovereignty and are an effective fighting force for offensive operations. The Aliquantus Armed Forces employ females mainly because of Aliquantus’s gender imbalance; females have proven to be better in certain roles, such as piloting combat aircraft. Currently the Aliquantus Armed Forces can be called upon by other nations to help train soldiers and the Ministry of Defence offers help to nations in defence procurement.